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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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  • Volition is Shutting Down Effective Immediately

    Volition is Shutting Down Effective Immediately

    After 30 years, the studio is being shut down.

    Volition formed in 1993, with their first game coming in 1995. That game was none other than the widely acclaimed Descent, a first-person spaceship shooter. Volition went on to make several more games in the Descent franchise. Volition also created the PlayStation 2 RPG Summoner. They created Red Faction and several sequels. They also created the Saints Row franchise, up to and including the latest franchise reboot title, aptly named Saints...
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  • A.K.I. Joins Street Fighter 6 Roster in Late September

    A.K.I. Joins Street Fighter 6 Roster in Late September

    There will also be a new Fighting Pass available for a limited time.

    The new character named A.K.I. (whom I will now simply call Aki for the rest of this news) will be added to the Street Fighter 6 roster soon. How soon? Very. Aki will be added on September 27 to all versions of the game and will become the 20th playable character. You will get to play as Aki, or encounter her, across World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub.

    There will also be an "A.K.I. Arrives!"...
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  • PlayStation Plus Games for September 2023

    PlayStation Plus Games for September 2023

    Are these worth upwards of an extra $40 per year?

    In the same breath that Sony announced a price increase for PlayStation Plus, they also announced the "free" PlayStation Plus titles dropping for September 2023. The three titles offered in September are Saints Row, Black Desert, and Generation Zero. All three will be available to add to your account from September 5 - October 2.

    Before we get into the details about September's titles, this is your final reminder...
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  • Sony Raising Cost of PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

    Sony Raising Cost of PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

    This is a global price increase for all 12-month options.

    Sony is set to increase the price of all PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions. This price increase will be a global bump and not just limited to specific regions.

    Starting from September 6, Sony will increase the price of all tiers of PlayStation Plus. This includes the very basic Essential tier, the Extra tier, and the top Premium tier. A breakdown of the current prices and the new prices that will go into effect...
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  • Pittsburgh to Host AGDQ 2024

    Pittsburgh to Host AGDQ 2024

    Since Florida continues to be synonymous with hell.

    Games Done Quick announces that they are moving their annual speedrunning charity event, Awesome Games Done Quick to Pittsburgh, PA. The first AGDQ event to be held in Pittsburgh will be AGDQ 2024, which runs from January 14 through January 21, 2024.

    In years past, AGDQ was typically held in venues located in Florida. Once COVID-19 hit (remember that?!), AGDQ turned to being an online-only event for a few years. AGDQ...
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  • The Walking Dead: Betrayal Early Access in September

    The Walking Dead: Betrayal Early Access in September

    Looking a little SUS there, Rick.

    A game about social deception in The Walking Dead universe is about to enter into Early Access. On September 14th, The Walking Dead: Betrayal will begin its Early Access phase complete with a free weekend from September 14-18. To continue playing after the free weekend, you will have to purchase the game to enter into the continued Early Access for just $19.99 (USD) through Steam.

    If you do pre-order the game or buy during Early Access...
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  • Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Released

    Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Released

    The survival-horror prequel you didn't know you wanted.

    A new survival-horror title is here today by way of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle. This game serves as a prequel to Daymare: 1998 and is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. This latest is from Invader Studios and Leonardo Interactive.

    As the name (and previous paragraph) implies, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle takes place four years prior to the events of Daymare: 1998. Like the first game, this one again kind of harkens back...
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  • Next Baldur's Gate 3 Update to Include 'Major Performance Improvements'

    Next Baldur's Gate 3 Update to Include 'Major Performance Improvements'

    Will also include player feedback on Origin Character epilogues.

    Even though the first major update for Baldur's Gate 3 was just rolled out a few days ago, developer Larian Studios is already hyping up the next major update. This second update is supposedly right "around the corner" and will include "major performance improvements" along with the start of incorporating some fan feedback on Origin Character epilogues.

    Those are just a couple of the major...
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  • Crime Boss: Rockay City Updated

    Crime Boss: Rockay City Updated

    The game's third update is out now... for some reason.

    The game that came and went like a fart in the wind just received its third major update today. Crime Boss: Rockay City's latest update is free to everyone playing the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC via Epic Games Store.

    This update includes new missions, new environments, persistent character progression, improved stealth gameplay, rebalancing, and more. I mean, more power to you if you're still playing...
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  • Skull Island: Rise of Kong Out October 17

    Skull Island: Rise of Kong Out October 17

    Raise your Kongers.

    Skull Island: Rise of Kong will hit PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on October 17, 2023. This game is based on a series of novels focusing on Skull Island by Joe DeVito as well as the King Kong film by Merian C. Cooper.

    Rise of Kong is a third-person action-adventure title where you take Kong "on a journey of vengeance" where you will "fight to claim your rightful place as King...
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  • Sea of Stars Released

    Sea of Stars Released

    The highly anticipated RPG is now available.

    Those who are jonesing for a new turn-based RPG are in luck as Sea of Stars just released on PC and consoles for $34.99 (USD). This one comes to you courtesy of Sabotage Studio, the team that made the highly acclaimed 2018 platformer, The Messenger.

    Sea of Stars is said to appeal to those that like the classic style of RPG. Players will experience a story of the Children of the Solstice, Valere and Zale, " as they face...
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  • What Are Skins in CSGO and Why Should You Care About Them

    What Are Skins in CSGO and Why Should You Care About Them

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) stands out as a leading first-person shooter, a fiercely competitive game released in 2012. Within the realm of online gaming, acquiring in-game cosmetic items offers a unique avenue for gamers to showcase their distinctiveness, proudly showcasing them in their online encounters.

    Thankfully, you can find out everything you need to know about skins – where to get them and how they work – and browse a full skins list at CSGO Capta...
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  • Tomb Raider's Lara Croft Coming to Call of Duty

    Tomb Raider's Lara Croft Coming to Call of Duty

    The adventurer will be just one part of the new content coming in Season 05 Reloaded.

    Activision shared the details on what Call of Duty fans can expect when Season 05 Reloaded launches on August 30 ant 9AM (PT). Season 05 Reloaded will be for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Just like with previous seasonal updates, this one included plenty of new content to look forward to.

    First off, Season 05 Reloaded will come with the usual new content. We're...
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  • Rockstar Writing Veteran Leaves Company After 16 Years

    Rockstar Writing Veteran Leaves Company After 16 Years

    VP of writing at Rockstar Games says farewell to the studio after 16 years.

    The vice president of writing at Rockstar Games, Michael Unsworth, has left the developer after 16 years. An update to his personal profile on LinkedIn is the source of this departure news. ...
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  • Elden Ring Credited with Boosting Armored Core 6 Sales

    Elden Ring Credited with Boosting Armored Core 6 Sales

    Bandai Namco credits FromSoftware's previous title with helping Armored Core 6.

    Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is off to a really strong start on Steam. Bandai Namco says that at least part of the game's success is thanks in part to none other than Elden Ring.

    Over the weekend, Armored Core 6 topped the list of biggest sellers on Steam. The mech combat title by FromSoftware even briefly dethroned Baldur's Gate 3 as the top seller on Steam. In speaking with GI.biz, Bandai...
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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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