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Microsoft Shutdown Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Games

The company valued at over $3 trillion just closed several game studios.

Arkane Austin, the studio behind Redfall and 2017's Prey, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Tango Gameworks, the studio behind The Evil Within series and the multiple award-winning Hi-Fi Rush, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Alpha Dog Games, the studio behind the mobile game Mighty Doom, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Roundhouse Studios will not be shutdown but will instead be absorbed by The Elder Scrolls Online...
 

TikTok Ban Signed Into Law by President Biden

Owner ByteDance has 270 days to sell off TikTok.

On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that also included a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States. This ban can only be averted if the China-based company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, sells off the popular social media app before the 270 day time limit is up.

This gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok. An additional 90 day extension could be offered by President Biden if...
 

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...
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  • The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame Announced

    The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame Announced

    C'mon, you probably saw this one coming from a mile away. That's right, The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame was just announced and, shock, it's a new game based off of the upcoming The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part film. The game is currently in development from WBIE, TT Games, and The LEGO Group.

    The game will be released in 2019, alongside the film and related building sets, for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
    Based on events from The LEGO Movie 2: The Second
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  • This War of Mine: Complete Edition Out Now on Switch

    This War of Mine: Complete Edition Out Now on Switch

    Nintendo Switch owners can now experience some of the harsh realities of war with today's release of This War of Mine: Complete Edition. Today's release retails for $39.99 (USD) and includes the base game The Little Ones DLC, This War of Mine: Stories - Father's Promise DLC, and all other expansions. It also includes any future "Stories" episodes as a free download once they're made available.
    This War of Mine gives insight into the heavy burden that civilian survivors must carry during
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  • Valve Released an Artifact Comic

    Valve Released an Artifact Comic

    Just two days ahead of the release of Artifact, Valve did what Valve does best and released a new comic. It's called "Prelude" and it serves as a prelude to their upcoming card battling game. A second comic called "Call to Arms" will drop on Wednesday. These comics "sets the stage for a series of events that will transform the world of Dota forever." So, are they changing the base Dota game as a result? Because if not, that seems like a kind of silly thing to say about Artifact, no? Any...
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  • Devil May Cry 5 'Dante Showcase v2' Live Stream

    Devil May Cry 5 'Dante Showcase v2' Live Stream

    It's not live now, but you can still watch about an hour of gameplay from Devil May Cry 5 that was streamed earlier today. I missed it and I'm sure many of you out there also missed it, so enjoy this archive from today's show! Obviously you shouldn't watch if you don't want any spoilers for the game. It's an hour of gameplay, so spoilers are almost certainly going to be showing up at some point. The footage is brought to you by the Devil May Cry 5 team at Capcom including Itsuno Hideak...
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  • Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 Gameplay Overview Series

    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 Gameplay Overview Series

    The first entry in a new gameplay overview series for Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 came out today from Tindalos Interactive and Focus Home Interactive. This first entry shows off how the teams are working towards making a "bigger, better experience for admirals everywhere." The sequel promises to deliver "an even greater adaptation of the original board game" that is set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Today's video is the first of two videos that will show off many of the various opt...
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  • Red Dead Online Beta Begins Tomorrow, November 27

    Red Dead Online Beta Begins Tomorrow, November 27

    Rockstar Games really likes pushing dates to their limit. However, they promised that the beta for Red Dead Online would begin this November and damn it, they're sticking to that promise.

    They announced today that the beta will begin tomorrow, November 27. Those that own Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition will be the first in tomorrow. After that will be those that played the game on October 26. After that will be those that played before October 30. And then after that...
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  • PSA: Origin Black Friday Sale is Live

    PSA: Origin Black Friday Sale is Live

    The Origin Black Friday sales are now live. Do you want to get Battlefield 1 or Titanfall 2 for $4.49 (USD) each? Well, you can.

    Maybe you want to get the first Madden game on the PC in literally a decade? Well, you can for just $32.39. Hey, maybe you thought about playing Mass Effect: Andromeda but were turned away by the price. I get it. Well, you can get it right now for just $5.39, which is honestly a pretty good deal. There's a bunch of Sims 4 stuff priced at $17.99. Y...
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  • "Horse With No Name" Darksiders 3 Trailer

    "Horse With No Name" Darksiders 3 Trailer

    It's the day after Thanksgiving, but that didn't stop THQ from releasing a new trailer for Darksiders 3. The trailer, called "Horse With No Name" is all about, I presume, going through the desert on a horse with, you know, no name.
    For some, the original song (by the band America) is related to series, movies, or games (Breaking Bad, Parks and Recreation, The Simpsons, Six Feet Under, F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Air America, Hideous Kinky, The Trip, American Hustle, GTA San Andreas etc.). For
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  • PSA: EwinRacing Black Friday 2018 Sale

    PSA: EwinRacing Black Friday 2018 Sale

    EwinRacing contacted me today to pass along word that they are also having a Black Friday sale. According to their tweet, they are offering up to 30% off of their gaming chairs and desks from now until November 24 at 11:59 PM (PT).
    The details are as follows:

    • Use code "BF20" to save 20% off of items priced at $199 (USD)
    • Use code "BF30" to save 30% off of items priced at $259

    As you may recall, I gave a review for the EwinRacing Flash XL Gaming...
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  • Nidhogg 2 Out Now on Nintendo Switch

    Nidhogg 2 Out Now on Nintendo Switch

    We already talked a bit about Nidhogg 2 coming to the Nintendo Switch on November 22, and well would you look at that, it's now November 22 and Nidhogg 2 is out on the Nintendo Switch. You can pick it up for yourself for $14.99 (USD).
    Whether you feel the urge to play in Handheld Mode, docked and on a TV, or on the Switch itself with Joy-Cons in hand, Nidhogg 2 has you covered (in gore, most likely). Stab, slash, throw, slide, divekick, impale, roll, cleave, shoot, and sprint your
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  • World War 3 Updated with Team Deathmatch Mode

    World War 3 Updated with Team Deathmatch Mode

    Nothing says "Happy Thanksgiving" quite like an update to a game called World War 3! All jokes aside, World War 3 did receive an update today and that update added in the Team Deathmatch game mode. The development team also provided a roadmap of the current plans for Early Access.

    There's a bit more in this update besides the addition of Team DM, so let's take a look at the overview for the latest update first.
    We have taken the community feedback to heart and are focused
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  • PSA: Battle.net and Blizzard Gear Black Friday Sale

    PSA: Battle.net and Blizzard Gear Black Friday Sale

    Are you noticing a theme concerning today's news yet? No? Ok.

    Blizzard and Activision, by way of their Battle.net client, also have a Black Friday sale underway. The sale, which began today, runs until November 26 (Overwatch sale lasts until the 28th for some reason) and includes discounts of up to 75% on games, bundles, upgrades, services, and more.

    Do you want Overwatch: Legendary Edition for just $19.99 (USD)? You got it. How's about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4...
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  • PSA: GOG.com Black Friday Sale is Live

    PSA: GOG.com Black Friday Sale is Live

    GOG.com also has their Black Friday deals live already for those looking to save a bunch of money on games that came out this year and in years past. GOG has deals that go up to 90% off of the regular price.

    Some of the deals that I can see off hand include Fallout: New Vegas for 50% off, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines at 75% off, The Witcher 3 at 60% off, and The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition for just $2.99 (USD).

    They have 13 pages of Black Friday deals, which...
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  • How do Online Slots Work?

    How do Online Slots Work?

    Online slots have become the favorite casino games to the great number of players and they can be categorized into different sorts. The fact that the game is simple and does not require any skills make it widely appreciated. It is impossible to imagine an online casino without a selection of online slot machines. This game of a pure chance has expanded in the market of online gambling with new brand released frequently. Through this article, the players will understand how the online slots work ...
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  • PSA: Steam Autumn Sale is Live Now Until November 27

    PSA: Steam Autumn Sale is Live Now Until November 27

    The Steam Autumn Sale is live from now until November 27 at 10AM (PT). During this time you can save big on a bunch of different games. I mean, it's a sale. If you don't know what a Steam sale is by now, I don't know what to tell you.

    In addition to saving on various games, Valve has opened up nominations for the 2018 Steam Awards. There are a number of different categories to choose from. These categories include your overall "Game of the Year," the "VR Game of the Year," your...
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