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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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  • NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Offers Arcade Basketball Action on October 16

    NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Offers Arcade Basketball Action on October 16

    October 16 is the announced release date for NBA 2K Playgrounds 2. Did they add the "2K" part of the title since the first game? I think they did. Either way, the high-flying arcade style 2v2 basketball title will retail for just $29.99 (USD) when it releases on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
    Starring Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving, NBA Champion Kevin Garnett, NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, and emerging Celtics star Jayson Tatum on the cover, NBA 2K
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  • The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep Released Today

    The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep Released Today

    You can now pick up The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep via Steam, GOG, or Humble for $34.99 (USD) on the PC. Those who have been fans of the previous entries in the franchise or those looking for a new dungeon crawler and RPG should take note.
    A return to the series’ roots, The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep takes players back to the fantastical realm of Caith for a classic, single-player, first-person role-playing adventure rich in exploration, devious puzzles, and challenging combat.
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  • Third Party Wireless Switch Controller Announced by PowerA

    Third Party Wireless Switch Controller Announced by PowerA

    If you're looking for a third-party wireless controller for your Nintendo Switch, then you may be interested in learning about PowerA's Enhanced Wireless Controllers.

    These are apparently the first officially-licensed wireless Switch controllers released.

    Pre-orders start at $49.99 (USD) and come in a variety of colors. They also feature a few additional buttons that you can map additional actions to, sort of like the Xbox One Elite controllers.
    PowerA Enhanced
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  • PUBG Graphics Getting Downgraded on Xbox One X

    PUBG Graphics Getting Downgraded on Xbox One X

    But don't worry, it's only "temporary."

    The latest PUBG Community Weekly Post from the developers says that the Xbox One X version of the still popular battle royale game will get a "temporary" visual downgrade. This is being done in order to smooth out performance issues that still plague the game on the Microsoft platform.
    We wanted to let our players know that we are aware of framerate issues on the Xbox One X, and that this is a top priority for us. We understand
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  • Digital Board Game Armello Comes to Switch on September 27

    Digital Board Game Armello Comes to Switch on September 27

    The fairly popular digital board game Armello is making its way to the Nintendo Switch on September 27. I am assuming it's fairly popular because there are a few thousand reviews for the game via its Steam release. The game has also been released on the Xbox One, OS X, Linux, and the PlayStation 4 over the past three years.

    Yes, the game has been around now for a good three years and it's still kicking.
    A game of wits, Armello drops players into a storybook arena where
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  • Penny Arcade Creating a Magic: The Gathering Web Series

    Penny Arcade Creating a Magic: The Gathering Web Series

    On Thursday, September 20, the first episode of a new Magic: The Gathering web series will go live from the Penny Arcade team of Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins.

    It's called The Magic Hour and will span a total of six episodes, each being 15 minutes long. The show will consist of both Mike and Jerry playing Magic: The Gathering with a variety of guests. It's called The Magic Hour but the episodes are only 15 minutes long and all together they are an hour and a half. We are...
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  • Visit the Frontier, Cities, and Towns of Red Dead Redemption 2

    Visit the Frontier, Cities, and Towns of Red Dead Redemption 2

    Rockstar Games updated their Red Dead Redemption 2 site today with some new information on the frontier, cities, and towns you will get to explore and discover on October 26.

    We're talking about the West Elizabeth forests, the mountains of Ambarino, the prostitutes of Valentine, and more. So much more.
    Valentine
    The Heartlands, NH
    A raucous, rough-and-tumble town in the Heartlands, Valentine’s livestock auctions attract traders, ranchers, cowboys, gamblers, outla
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  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider Came Out Today

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider Came Out Today

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider was officially released today on the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. It technically came out two days ago for those that purchased the more expensive packages, but for everyone that just bought the "basic" $60 (USD) version, today is the big day.
    “With Shadow of the Tomb Raider, our development team has done a marvelous job of creating a compelling conclusion to Lara’s origin story, while still showcasing our strengths as a studio,” said David Anfossi,
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  • Yugi Muto from Yu-Gi-Oh Joins the Fight in Jump Force

    Yugi Muto from Yu-Gi-Oh Joins the Fight in Jump Force

    Hey there anime fans. Maybe you'll be happy to hear that Yugi Muto from Yu-Gi-Oh! is joining the cast of Jump Force.
    Fight alongside or against the greatest manga characters in the 50-year history of Shueisha’s influential Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump manga including popular series such as DRAGON BALL Z, ONE PIECE, NARUTO, BLEACH, and more! Please stay tuned for more information regrading Yugi as well as even more characters to be announced soon.
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  • NHL 19 is Now Available on Xbox and PlayStation

    NHL 19 is Now Available on Xbox and PlayStation

    EA Sports announced that NHL 19 is now available for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Sadly, unlike its sports brother, Madden NFL 19, we won't be seeing NHL 19 grace the PC this year.

    Ah, such is life. Maybe next year?

    Let's see what NHL 19 offers for all hockey fans out there.
    In NHL® 19, players can compete on outdoor ponds under a unified progression hub called World of CHEL that unites EA SPORTS Hockey League, NHL® THREES Drop-In and two new
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  • Katamari Damacy Headed to the Nintendo Switch and PC in December

    Katamari Damacy Headed to the Nintendo Switch and PC in December

    A dream has come true because Katamari Damacy is headed to the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in December. It's called Katamari Damacy REROLL and it will roll up your face, my face, and everyone's face on December 7, 2018.
    The King of All Cosmos has knocked out all the stars in the sky after a particularly rambunctious night of fun. Realizing his mistake, The King has tasked his young son, The Prince, to go to Earth and roll up as many things as possible to recreate the missing celestial
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  • Luigi's Mansion 3 Coming in 2019 for the Switch

    Luigi's Mansion 3 Coming in 2019 for the Switch

    Nintendo announced Luigi's Mansion 3 today. It's coming in 2019 for the Nintendo Switch....
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  • Nintendo Actually Announced a New Mainline Animal Crossing Game

    Nintendo Actually Announced a New Mainline Animal Crossing Game

    To close out their Direct today, Nintendo actually announced a new Animal Crossing game for the Nintendo Switch.

    It will be released in 2019.

    That is all....
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  • Assassin's Creed Odyssey is Getting a Lot of Post-Launch Content Including Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered

    It looks like there is a lot of content coming for Assassin's Creed Odyssey after its release. This content includes two additional "Story Arc" releases and Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered? Uh, okay?

    This post-release content includes both paid content in the form of the Season Pass along with free content updates.
    The Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass includes:
    Story Arc 1 - Legacy of the First Blade: This episodic adventure will introduce players to the first
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  • BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket Sales

    BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket Sales

    Blizzard announced the launch of their BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket.

    On top of the Virtual Ticket, Blizzard is also offering a BlizzCon Mobile App for both iOS and Android devices. Unlike the Virtual Ticket, the BlizzCon Mobile App is free for everyone to download and use.

    The BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket does have a cost associated with it and that cost is $49.99 (USD).
    BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket Features
    Never Miss a Moment: The opening ceremony
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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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