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Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
 

Tim Sweeney Called Valve 'Assholes' in Email to Gabe Newell, Valve COO Says 'You Mad Bro?'

Tim Sweeney is always mad.

The antitrust lawsuit against Valve from Wolfire Games got a little spicy this week. To quickly get you up to speed: Wolfire claims that Valve uses its position with Steam to control game prices and muscle out competition. Though the initial lawsuit against Valve was dismissed, Wolfire amended their suit in May 2022 and the legal battle was back on.

It may have taken almost two years, but we are now starting to see some of the documents that...
 

900 People Laid Off Across Multiple PlayStation Studios

Multiple studios across all SIE regions impacted.

Sony just laid off about 900 people across multiple PlayStation studios around the world. These 900 or so laid off employees account for roughly 8% of the total workforce for Sony Interactive Entertainment.

President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan, announced the layoffs to the public today. The public statement came after an email was sent to all employees informing them of the layoffs. From Ryan's...
 

Xbox Confirms PlayStation 5 Releases, Diablo 4 on Game Pass, and Future Hardware Plans

No, Starfield and Indiana Jones are not going multi-platform any time soon.

The heads of Xbox stayed true to their word and were indeed a part of a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast. During today's pre-recorded podcast and subsequent blog post, head of Xbox Phil Spencer stated that four Xbox exclusives are going to be multi-platform releases. Is it Starfield? Indiana Jones? Gears of War? Halo?! No, no, no, and no. Though Spencer did not specify what those four titles ...
 

Embracer Lays Off 97 Employees from Eidos; Cancels New Deus Ex

Embracer's rampage continues.

Eidos-Montreal, a development studio currently under the Embracer umbrella, made the sad announcement that employees at the studio were being laid off. Eidos took to social media to confirm that 97 people have been let go "from development teams, administration, and support services".

The studio says that "global economic context, the challenges of our industry, and the comprehensive restructuring announced by Embracer have...
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  • A New ZUSI is Available for Train Sim Enthusiasts

    A New ZUSI is Available for Train Sim Enthusiasts

    All aboard for simulated fun.

    Another train simulator has found its way through the world of game development and is now ready to be released to the world. The latest is from Aerosoft and Excalibur Games and it's called ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition. It's said to be "highly realistic" in its simulation of trains. This includes its "accurate simulation of signalling and protection systems."

    Apparently, the ZUSI series is used by railway companies for training...
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  • Free Weekend Coming for Insurgency: Sandstorm

    Free Weekend Coming for Insurgency: Sandstorm

    Runs at the same time as the World War 3 free weekend.

    It's going to be a big battle of the combat games this weekend. Both World War 3 and Insurgency: Sandstorm have a free weekend that runs from June 20 to June 24. We already told you about the World War 3 free weekend, so now it's Insurgency's turn.

    This free weekend for Insurgency: Sandstorm is being held just days after new content drops for the game. This new content is actually out today and includes new weapons,...
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  • New Video and Post-Launch Plans for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

    New Video and Post-Launch Plans for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

    As release draws near, the information ramps up.

    Square Enix once again decided to share a bunch of fresh information about their upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Shadowbringers. This fresh batch of information includes a new gameplay video along with a little look at some of the post-launch plans that are in the works for the expansion.

    The new gameplay video can be seen below. This video features clips from a recent dungeon walkthrough video from the latest "Letter...
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  • Free Weekend Coming for World War 3

    Free Weekend Coming for World War 3

    What if we had a war and invited everyone?

    This weekend, you will be able to play World War 3 for free through Steam. What is World War 3? Well, it's a war in which everyone is invited! There's something for mom, dad, even the kids, and grandma! The free weekend for World War 3 runs from June 20 until June 23.

    This free weekend follows the recent release of the "Warzone Giga-Patch." This free weekend includes all of the game's current content, as you would expect...
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  • Ranked Competitive Seasons Come to Mortal Kombat 11

    Ranked Competitive Seasons Come to Mortal Kombat 11

    The competition is fierce.

    WBIE and NetherRealm Studios are about to deliver a new "Kombat League" to fans of Mortal Kombat 11. A new gameplay trailer came out today for this brand spanking new seasonal ranked mode. Those who prove they can prove that they're a cut above the rest have a chance to earn exclusive in-game rewards.

    Kombat League is set to kick off on June 18 and will be released as a free content update for all Mortal Kombat 11 owners.
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  • Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Announced

    Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Announced

    Get competitive on the Nintendo Switch this November.

    When November rolls around, Nintendo Switch will be the only place to experience the latest in the rivalry between Mario and Sonic. Sega will release Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and when they do, the battle will be on between Mario characters and Sonic characters as they compete in a variety of Olympic events.

    Not only will there be four new Olympic events featured in this release, there will also...
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  • Collection of Mana Available Now on Nintendo eShop

    Collection of Mana Available Now on Nintendo eShop

    Play the first three Mana titles right now on Switch.

    Those with a Nintendo Switch can pick up Collection of Mana for $39.99 (USD) right now from the Nintendo eShop. A physical release of this pack of games will be out starting August 27 and can be pre-purchased from various retailers and the Square Enix Store.

    Collection of Mana includes the first three titles in the Mana series. It all starts with Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana, and Trials of Mana. This is the...
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  • Trials of Mana Remake Coming in 2020

    Trials of Mana Remake Coming in 2020

    It's a full remake of the beloved classic JRPG.

    Square Enix announced that they are working on a full remake of the classic JRPG Trials of Mana. It's being rebuilt with "revamped action-RPG battle, leveling, and skill systems." It will also sport new, modern 3D visuals when it releases early 2020 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.

    The original release of Trials of Mana came out in 1995 for the Super Famicom (SNES). The story focuses on...
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  • The Witcher 3 on Switch Runs at 540p in Handheld Mode

    The Witcher 3 on Switch Runs at 540p in Handheld Mode

    Docked mode is a bit better at 720p.

    When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition was announced for the Nintendo Switch this week, it was met with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Fans were a bit worried about what sacrifices had to be made to the game's visuals to get a game as resource hungry as The Witcher 3. Even consoles like the PlayStation 4 struggled to maintain an acceptable framerate in the game at its launch.

    Admittedly, CD Projekt RED made some significant...
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  • New Super Lucky's Tale Announced for Nintendo Switch

    New Super Lucky's Tale Announced for Nintendo Switch

    The third game in the Lucky saga.

    First, we were given Lucky's Tale VR for the Oculus Rift. It was a typical platformer that you played using your Oculus headset, giving you a very unique view of the game and environment. Then, we had Super Lucky's Tale, a non-VR sequel to the original VR title that came out for the Xbox One and Windows 10. Now, Nintendo Switch owners are about to get New Super Lucky's Tale.

    New Super Lucky's Tale is a Nintendo Switch release that is a...
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  • Wasteland 3 Announced for 2020

    Wasteland 3 Announced for 2020

    The apocalypse continues on consoles and PC in 2020.

    Wasteland 3 has been announced and confirmed for a Spring 2020 release on the Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac, and Linux. This was confirmed via inXile Entertainment and Deep Silver this week at E3.

    The series continues the turn-based combat and adventures in a post-apocalyptic wasteland (ha) and returns players to a role of Desert Ranger. These rangers are "lawmen in a post-nuclear world working...
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  • Six Additional Months of Free Content Announced for Insurgency: Sandstorm

    Six Additional Months of Free Content Announced for Insurgency: Sandstorm

    A new roadmap reveals 6 more months of free content.

    New World Interactive, the studio that worked on Insurgency: Sandstorm, just revealed that another six months of free content are planned for the game. This probably means more maps, map variants, new gear, new weapons, and even a level editor and tools for content creators!

    New World Interactive and publisher Focus Home Interactive made this reveal today by showing off a new six month roadmap for the tactical multiplayer...
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  • Code Vein Release Date Set for September, New Screenshots and Trailer

    Code Vein Release Date Set for September, New Screenshots and Trailer

    To be more exact: It is out on September 27, 2019.

    Bandai Namco announced that their anime looking Dark Souls-like game, Code Vein, will be released on September 27, 2019. This release date came alongside a new trailer for the action packed title that debuted at E3 2019.

    As it stands, Code Vein is in development for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Though it doesn't yet have a Steam page, it sounds as though Code Vein will be released on Steam. These reassuring words...
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  • E3 Offers a New Look at The Surge 2

    E3 Offers a New Look at The Surge 2

    Get a look at new features, stories, and enemies.

    Deck13 and Focus Home Interactive brought E3 visitors a special treat this week. That treat is an all-new trailer for The Surge 2, the upcoming action-RPG follow-up that expands upon the original.

    The new trailer features "The Day is My Enemy" as performed by a little known band called The Prodigy. You may know them for their easy listening hit, "Smack My Bitch Up" and their wildfire awareness hit, "Firestarter."...
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  • PSA: Hunt: Showdown Free Weekend is Live

    PSA: Hunt: Showdown Free Weekend is Live

    Play for free from now until Monday.

    Crytek announced that you can give their online multiplayer bounty hunting game, Hunt: Showdown, a free go this weekend on Steam. The event started earlier today at 1PM (ET) and will run through until Monday, June 17 at 1PM (ET).

    During this time, the game will be sold for 20% off if you would like to purchase it to keep playing after the free weekend concludes. You can download the game right now through Steam and begin playing immediately. ...
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