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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...
 

Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 People from Gaming Divisions

Impacted teams include Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax.

Layoffs are happening again within Microsoft as roughly 1,900 employees are being let go. The initial report comes from an IGN report that says the layoffs hit Microsoft owned Activision Blizzard, Xbox, and ZeniMax.

Xbox lead Phil Spencer sent out a memo to staff which announced these layoffs. In the memo, Spencer says that as Microsoft is "committed to aligning on a strategy and an execution plan with...
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  • EA Access is Coming to PlayStation

    EA Access is Coming to PlayStation

    PlayStation 4 owners will finally get EA Access in July.

    Starting this July, PlayStation 4 owners will get to partake of the EA subscription service that Xbox One and PC owners have had for ages now. EA Access on PlayStation 4 will give subscribers access to a growing number of EA published titles with either a monthly fee or an annual fee.

    This subscription allows players to get 10% off of every game, expansion, or in-game item that they decide to purchase. EA Access...
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  • Breaking Ground Expansion Announced for Kerbal Space Program

    Breaking Ground Expansion Announced for Kerbal Space Program

    Fresh details on Kerbal's second DLC are right here.

    Squad and Private Division announced all new details today for Kerbal Space Program: Breaking Ground, the second expansion for the very popular space flight sim. This new expansion will add in a bunch of new content, including new gear for scientific experiments, robotic parts, actual surface features, and more.

    The Breaking Ground expansion will be released on May 30 for the PC. It will run you $14.99 (USD), a small...
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  • Psychological Thriller Game 'The Shattering' Announced

    Psychological Thriller Game 'The Shattering' Announced

    Get ready to get psychologically thrilled later in 2019.

    Deck13 Spotlight is almost ready to deliver a "ground-breaking psychological thriller" called The Shattering to the PC via Steam late in 2019. It's being developed by Indie developer SuperSexySoftware and has been worked on for the past five years. Players assume the role of John Evans as you dive into his very own dreams to tackle the past and present. Guiding you will be the "Doctor."

    You will...
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  • Puyo Puyo Champions Out Now

    Puyo Puyo Champions Out Now

    The time to blob your friends has finally come.

    Today marks the release of Puyo Puyo Champions. Those in Asia know the game as Puyo Puyo eSports. The blob matching puzzle game is out today for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Drop those blobs on players from all over the world as you strive to become the best player.

    The best part? This game is only $9.99 (USD). It may not feature a battle royale mode like some classic puzzle titles, but...
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  • Sony Announces New State of Play for May 9

    Sony Announces New State of Play for May 9

    Sony announced a new State of Play for May 9.

    Earlier today, Sony announced both on Twitter and on their official blog that a new "State of Play" will take place on May 9 at 3PM (PT). According to their announcement, this event will provided an extended look at MediEvil along with a look at a brand new title.

    In addition, Sony will provided "updates and announcements from upcoming PS4 games."

    One thing they made sure to stress here is that...
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  • New 'Ghost Recon' Related Announcement Teased for May 9

    New 'Ghost Recon' Related Announcement Teased for May 9

    A new Ghost Recon related announcement has been teased for May 9.

    If you haven't been keeping up with all things Ghost Recon related, you may have missed an ARG type site that was teased recently. A link to Skelltechnology.com suggests that a reveal is coming May 9 at 11:30AM (PT) for something.

    But what? What could it ever be for? Well, Skell Technology is a company referenced in both Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. It's very much pointing towards a Tom Clancy reveal. But...
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  • Become a Tennis Star in Tennis World Tour Roland-Garros Edition

    Become a Tennis Star in Tennis World Tour Roland-Garros Edition

    What do you mean you don't know what the Roland-Garros is?

    The number of ATP and WTA stars included in Tennis World Tour Roland-Garros Edition is now up to 33. You can now play as Rafael Nadal and Kristina Mladenovic as they tackle the clay courts of Roland-Garros. Bigben and Break Point have used motion capture to "record the signature movements of top players." You not only get to play as these stars, you can actually become them.

    Tennis World Tour - Roland-Garros...
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  • Beware the Monsters that Lurk in A Plague Tale: Innocence

    Beware the Monsters that Lurk in A Plague Tale: Innocence

    Another new trailer is out today for A Plague Tale: Innocence showing that sometimes man is the real monster.


    This particular trailer focuses on the "Monsters" that you will encounter as you play through the rat filled streets. Amicia and Hugo will encounter enemies everywhere, from "stately homes" to "lordly cathedrals" and then down to cellars and basements with the dregs of society.

    The pair will be hunted by the English army, local...
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  • Review: Close to the Sun (PC)

    Review: Close to the Sun (PC)

    Come out to the Helios, we'll get together, have a few laughs.


    Close to the Sun is the latest offering in the genre mashup that blends horror with a story driven narrative experience. It is developed by Storm in a Teacup and published by Wired Productions. This particular review focuses on the PC version of the game, but will be coming later this year to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It should be noted that the PC release looks to be an Epic Games Store exclusive. I maybe...
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  • This is Why Claptrap has a New Voice Actor in Borderlands 3

    This is Why Claptrap has a New Voice Actor in Borderlands 3

    David Eddings says Gearbox just didn't want to pay him.

    If you've seen any promotional material for Borderlands 3 in the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed that Claptrap sounds quite a bit different from what you're used to. This is because David Eddings, the voice behind the robot in all of the previous games has been replaced by Jim Foronda.

    The reason? Money. Specifically, the claim from Eddings that Gearbox didn't want to pay Eddings for his work in Borderlands...
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  • SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Out Today on Xbox One

    SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Out Today on Xbox One



    A "definitive collection of arcade and console hits from SNK" can now be played on the Xbox One courtesy of the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.

    This collection of titles, brought to you courtesy of developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Other Ocean, can be yours for $39.99 (USD) on the Xbox One. There are over 25 games included in this compilation, so there will probably be a little something here for everyone.

    If you aren't on Xbox, you can still get this on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. This release has been out on those platforms starting as far back as November 2018. ...
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  • Life is Strange 2 episode 3 Launch Trailer

    Life is Strange 2 episode 3 Launch Trailer


    The third episode for Life is Strange 2 will be released on May 9, 2019. The episode is entitled "Wastelands" and today, you'll get to treat yourself to a launch trailer for it. ...
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  • Sonic Movie Director Says They'll Make Sonic Look Less Weird

    Sonic Movie Director Says They'll Make Sonic Look Less Weird


    Jeff Fowler, the director on the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie says that they have heard the fan feedback.

    Yesterday, the first trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie was released and uh, Sonic looked odd, to put it nicely. For God's sake, he had human teeth! Why?!

    Naturally, the reaction online to Sonic's design ranged everywhere from laughter, to horror, to anger, to some suggestions on how to make him look better, and to an absolutely crapload of amazing...
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  • Saints Row: The Third Memorable Moment The Second

    Saints Row: The Third Memorable Moment The Second


    Deep Silver released the second "Memorable Moment" video for Saints Row: The Third - The Complete Package. This one shows us the "Free Falling" sequence in the game.

    This game will be released on May 10 for the Nintendo Switch. ...
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  • World War Z to Receive Post-Launch Content as Game Sales Surpass 1 Million

    World War Z to Receive Post-Launch Content as Game Sales Surpass 1 Million


    World War Z is the latest, and some may say greatest, co-op shooter that places you and three of your friends against massive hordes of the living dead.

    World War Z has also apparently sold quite well, having sold over 1 million units in its first week of being on sale on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store (yep, it's an affiliate link). As such, you may expect that the game will be receiving some fresh content in the months ahead and you'd be correct....
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  • Poll: What is 2024's Biggest Gaming Disappointment So Far?
    by Shawn Zipay
    It's AAAA vs WB.

    March isn't even over yet and we've already seen a couple of stinkers come out from major gaming studios. While we tend to focus on the surprise hits or quality titles in these polls, this time it's a little bit different.

    Between the Rocksteady developed live-service Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and the "AAAA" quality Ubisoft developed Skull and Bones: Which is the bigger disappointment for you?

    Playing these games isn't...
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