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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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  • Valkyria Chronicles 4 is Now Available on Consoles and PC

    Valkyria Chronicles 4 is Now Available on Consoles and PC

    I do not know much about the Valkyria Chronicles franchise, but I do know that this press announcement for the release of Valkyria Chronicles 4 included a picture of a dog and that's a-ok in my book. You can see the dog in the thumbnail for the trailer below. In all seriousness though, Valkyria Chronicles 4 continues with the turn-based strategy RPG gameplay fans probably already know and love. This entry allows you to "experience the other side of the Second Europan War" and the "Operat...
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  • Former Employee Files Lawsuit Against Telltale for Breaking Labor Laws

    Former Employee Files Lawsuit Against Telltale for Breaking Labor Laws

    The recent and very sudden closure of Telltale left many in the gaming industry saddened. Fans were sad because it their favorite franchises may never be finished or given a sequel. More importantly though, hundreds of employees were let go without advance warning and without severance pay.

    This is a big "no-no" when it comes to little things like "laws."

    A former employee of Telltale is now suing the company in a class-action lawsuit. Polygon reports that the lawsuit was filed in a federal court in San Francisco on Monday. It was submitted by Vernie Roberts on behalf of himself and the other workers that were laid off this past Friday. The suit says that Telltale did not give "cause" and did not give them "advance written notice as required by the WARN Act." ...
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  • 2K Foundations Aims to Support Local Communities

    2K Foundations Aims to Support Local Communities

    2K is known primarily for their publishing of various titles, including the recently released NBA 2K19, now aims to help out some local communities. The studio has launched 2K Foundations, a new program that will refurbish basketball courts and provided STEM programs for various neighborhoods throughout the United States.
    Created to support underserved communities across the nation by refurbishing basketball courts in neighborhoods that need them the most, 2K Foundations will also provide
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  • Submarines and Scares Coming in New Update for World of Warships

    Submarines and Scares Coming in New Update for World of Warships

    Wargaming announced that a "huge new update" is coming soon for their free-to-play game, World of Warships. First and foremost, this update will see the addition of submarines to the game. In addition, this update will also include some special Halloween themed scares.
    First off, as part of the annual and always anticipated Halloween in-game event, Wargaming is adding a spooky new addition that’s sure to change up gameplay in exciting ways - submarines! Subs add a whole new dimension
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  • Fortnite Labelled As "Addictive": Thoughts

    Fortnite Labelled As "Addictive": Thoughts

    Fortnite has dominated the gaming industry in recent months, pulling in millions upon millions of players seemingly every day. Available across everything from PlayStation 4,Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, to PC, iOS and Android, the accessibility of this first-person shooter, battle royale-style game has helped drive it into the hands of children and young adults across not just the UK or USA, but the globe. In fact, we’ve seen numbers rise from just 1 million players in August 2017, to an...
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  • Devil May Cry 5 Has Microtransactions. So What?

    Devil May Cry 5 Has Microtransactions. So What?

    Over the weekend, the Internet lost its collective mind, as it tends to do, over Bowsette Peachowser the revelation that Devil May Cry 5 will have microtransactions. These microtransactions will allow you to get a bunchy of Red Orbs, the series equivalent to experience orbs. The microtranactions are there as a way to fast-track your ability to unlock new moves in the game.

    GameSpot first noticed the microtransactions during some hands on time with Devil May Cry 5 during the...
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  • Cabela Bringing Hunting and Fishing to Nintendo Switch

    Cabela Bringing Hunting and Fishing to Nintendo Switch

    If you own a Nintendo Switch and are a bit envious of your PlayStation 4 and Xbox One buddies, fret no more because you will also get a chance to hunt and fish! Only, instead of it being in Red Dead Redemption 2, it will be in a couple of Cabela titles.

    Both Cabela's The Hunt: Championship Edition and Bass Pro Shops The Strike: Championship Edition will be released on the Switch in North America on October 23rd. Each game will retail for $39.99 (USD) on their own. Alternatively,...
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  • Sword Art Online Celebrates Five Years with Four New Announcements

    Sword Art Online Celebrates Five Years with Four New Announcements

    Five years of Sword Art Online have come and gone and the franchise is still kicking. Bandai Namco announced four different Sword Art Online related pieces of news this past weekend at the 2018 Tokyo Game Show and now I am sharing them with you.

    What are we looking at here? We're looking at news about a new expansion for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet called Dissonance of the Nexus. We're looking at the Complete Edition of that game being announced. We're looking at Sword Art...
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  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Has About 200 Species of Animal for You to Hunt and Skin

    Rockstar would like to inform you that Red Dead Redemption 2 will have about 200 species of animals, birds, and fish. All of these creatures will "behave and respond to their environment in a unique way." I am assuming that every single one of these animals will be able to be hunted, killed, and skinned. It just wouldn't feel right if you couldn't do that in a Red Dead Redemption sequel. Rockstar also passes along word that there are 19 different breeds of horses that you will be able t...
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  • Android 17 Officially Added to Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster

    Android 17 Officially Added to Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster

    Another combatant is entering the fight in Dragon Ball FighterZ. That fighter, if you didn't reads the big line above this, is none other than Android 17.
    During his initial introduction into the DRAGON BALL universe, Android 17 was known to be a reckless anarchist, a trouble maker, and a real heel. After experiencing death and being brought back to life by Shenron, his brush with great-beyond caused Android 17 to take-on a life of peace and obscurity.
    Also, Bandai Namco passes alon...
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  • Troy Baker Introduced in New Death Stranding Trailer

    Troy Baker Introduced in New Death Stranding Trailer

    It looks like Ocelot a mysterious masked man was introduced this weekend to Death Stranding. Hideo Kojima and his crew at Kojima Productions showed off a new trailer during their Tokyo Game Show 2018 presentation. The new footage shows off a masked character voiced by none other than Troy Baker.

    I mean, it's only about a minute long but it does introduce yet another new character to the game. Other than this, we still don't really know much about Death Stranding in the slightest....
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  • Telltale Games Reportedly Laid Off Most Employees Today (Updated)

    Telltale Games Reportedly Laid Off Most Employees Today (Updated)

    Reports started to come in that Telltale Games, the development studio behind adventure titles like The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, was hit with a huge number of layoffs today.

    The studio, which has been actively developing and releasing The Walking Dead: The Final Season, is reportedly down to just 25 employees. In early to mid-2017, over 300 people were said to be employed at the studio. And to those who may be confused, I'm not talking about 25% of the staff remaining....
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  • Jump Force Collector's Edition, Season Pass, and Closed Beta Announcements

    Jump Force Collector's Edition, Season Pass, and Closed Beta Announcements

    It's been a busy day for Jump Force. Bandai Namco announced three different pieces of information for that game today that include a Collector's Edition reveal, a Season Pass announcement, and word about a closed beta.

    Thankfully, all of this can be condensed down into a paragraph and some bullet points.
    The game will launch with a Season Pass offer that adds nine new characters to the game’s impressive lineup as well as a Collector’s Edition which will come with an
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  • Live streaming has changed the face of gaming – and it's only just got started

    Live streaming has changed the face of gaming – and it's only just got started


    Gaming is, by its very nature, an interactive pastime. Unlike watching a movie, reading a book or spectating at a sporting event, it is a hobby in which the gamer is in the thick of the action. With the realism offered by today’s games, that offers a more immersive experience than ever. There is, for example, a school of thought that playing a horror game can be an even more unsettling experience than watching a movie. Imagine that scene from The Shining, but instead of Danny riding the...
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  • You Can Now Download PS4 and PS2 Games with PlayStation Now

    You Can Now Download PS4 and PS2 Games with PlayStation Now

    PlayStation Now is Sony's online streaming service that allows you to pay to play a variety of PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 titles. Up until now, the only way to play these PlayStation Now titles was to stream the games online. You can understand how this might be an issue if your Internet connection sucks.

    It is perhaps a good thing that Sony just announced that PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 4 titles offered through PlayStation Now can now be downloaded...
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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...
    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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