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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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  • Final 'You Will Survive' Fallout 76 Video Provides the Last Few Tips for Surviving a Nuclear Wasteland

    Bethesda and the fine folks at Vault-tec have put together the final animated video series for you that will teach you how to survive in the event that nuclear war breaks out. Do note that this is just a video series for Fallout 76 and is not actually full of real tips to utilize when trying to survive any potential nuclear apocalypse.
    In today’s episode, learn to work together with fellow survivors to harness the power of the atom! On your adventures across the untamed wasteland
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  • The 'How to Hitman' Video Series Continues with 'Assassin's Mindset'

    The 'How to Hitman' Video Series Continues with 'Assassin's Mindset'

    IO Interactive and WBIE continued their "How to Hitman" video series today with the latest HITMAN 2 related entry, "Assassin's Mindset." This latest video shows you, the player, how to best utilize stealth and detection avoidance to complete their objective. The video also shows off how to best utilize the game's mini-map and the Picture-in-Picture feature to track their target in real time or gain critical information. And now some quick words about the game and the HITMAN: Sniper Assa...
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode Starts at 80 Players and Includes Zombies

    Some details about Blackout, the battle royale mode coming with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 are starting to come out this week courtesy of the October issue of Game Informer. So far some of the highlights include word that the beta will support 80 players though the final version is looking to target 100 players. They have already done internal tests with 100 players. Well, color me surprised. If they can pull it off, I will be genuinely impressed since the Call of Duty multiplayer games aren'...
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  • Superman Henry Cavill is Geralt in The Witcher Netflix Series

    Superman Henry Cavill is Geralt in The Witcher Netflix Series

    Henry Cavill, the actor best known for playing roles such as Superman in Man of Steel and Justice League will soon take on the role of Geralt of Rivia in the upcoming Witcher series for Netflix.
    Henry Cavill to lead the cast of Netflix's THE WITCHER saga • Henry Cavill (Mission Impossible - Fallout, Justice League) will lead the cast of The Witcher saga, playing the role of Geralt of Rivia. • Showrunner/EP: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich (Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s The Defenders, Um
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  • theHunter: Call of the Wild 2019 Edition Announced

    theHunter: Call of the Wild 2019 Edition Announced

    THQ Nordic and Avalanche Studios announced theHunter: Call of the Wild 2019 Edition today. No, I did not type that incorrectly, that's actually the name of the game as it is presented.

    theHunter: Call of the Wild 2019 Edition will be priced at $39.99 on PC or $44.99 on consoles and is looking to be released on October 16 for the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
    Through the idyllic german farmlands of Hirschfelden, the Layton Lake District in North America or the icy Medved-Taiga
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  • Dragon Quest XI Now Available on PS4 and PC Today

    Dragon Quest XI Now Available on PS4 and PC Today

    Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is now available on the PC and PlayStation 4. You RPG fans can all thank Square Enix for this release because, you know, they're the developers of the game and all.
    Longtime fans and new players alike will experience the captivating tale of a hunted hero as he travels on a journey with an endearing cast of loyal companions to unravel the mystery of his fate. DRAGON QUEST XI brings together the finest features of the DRAGON QUEST series in the
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  • Tripwire Reveals Upcoming Plans for Killing Floor 2, Road Redemption, and More

    At PAX West this past weekend, Tripwire Interactive revealed some of their upcoming plans for the games they both develop and publish. These games include the shark-focused Maneater, the not Road Rash game Road Redemption, the war-filled hell that is Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, and the zed filled Killing Floor 2.
    Rising Storm 2: Vietnam MP Campaign content slated for the end of September this year will introduce a new timeline driven Multiplayer Campaign mode spanning the years from 1965-1975.
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  • Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise Demo Out Now

    Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise Demo Out Now

    The same team that brought you the Yakuza games is still working on the upcoming Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise for the PlayStation 4. Though the release date for that is still a month away on October 2, you can get a taste of what the game has to offer right now thanks to a new demo being released!
    In this demo, players will get to choose between two different gameplay modes: Battle Mode and Adventure Mode.

    • Battle Mode: Relive the Fist of the North Star manga
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  • First Valkyria Chronicles is Headed to the Nintendo Switch

    First Valkyria Chronicles is Headed to the Nintendo Switch

    On October 16, 2018 the Nintendo Switch will be graced with the release of the first Valkyria Chronicles game. It will retail for just $19.99 (USD). However, players are able to pick up the game for less if they purchase Valkyria Chronicles 4 through the Nintendo eShop. Those who do will get a $5.00 discount promotion for Valkyria Chronicles. This promotion runs from October 16 through December 17.
    Valkyria Chronicles Features:
    • Valkyria Chronicles on the Go - Command your
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  • Battlefield 1 Premium Pass Will Be Free for One Week Following Battlefield V Open Beta

    We already know that Battlefield V will not have any Premium Pass to bump up the cost of the game. All future content for the game, save for probably cosmetics, will be free so long as you at least own the base game. That's pretty neat.

    However, a game that still does have a Premium Pass is Battlefield 1. If you own the game, then you may want to stay tuned for next week when DICE and EA will make the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass available for free to everyone for a limited time. I...
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  • Anthem Demo Arrives February 2019; 'Our World, My Story' PAX Trailer Reveal

    Anthem Demo Arrives February 2019; 'Our World, My Story' PAX Trailer Reveal

    Details about the demo for Anthem have finally started to surface. The first official date we've heard comes courtesy of PAX West 2018, where it was finally revealed that the demo will begin on February 1, 2019.

    Keep in mind that this is a demo and not a beta before you freak out about it being too close to the game's February 22 release date. With that in mind, let's find out how you can actually get in to play this demo, yeah?

    All you need to do is either pre-order...
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  • Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is Out Now

    Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is Out Now

    Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is now available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It's a big ol' 4 vs 4 online fighting bonanza.
    Developed by Soleil Ltd. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER lets players team up with their friends and go head-to-head in high-octane, 4-versus-4 online battles, with two squads fighting simultaneously for shinobi supremacy in a variety of game modes, including Flag Battles, Barrier Battles,
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  • New Hitman 2 Video Teases Next Location - Colombia

    New Hitman 2 Video Teases Next Location - Colombia

    The latest video trailer for Hitman 2 from WBIE and IO Interactive was released today. This video gives you a little tease for the next location reveal for the game and it is none other than Colombia.
    This new setting will put players directly in the heart of a dark and dangerous South American rainforest, providing a vastly different canvas for Agent 47 to carry out his deadly missions. Truly a living, breathing jungle environment with threats lurking around every corner, Colombia
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  • Gato Roboto is a Newly Announced Cat Mechtroidvania Game

    Gato Roboto is a Newly Announced Cat Mechtroidvania Game

    Oh you sure as hell read that headline correctly. A new game called Gato Roboto combines cats, mech suits, and metroidvania style game design.

    They called it a "cat mechtroidvania" game. Get it? Mech? Jokes....
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  • Valve Released Parts of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for Free

    Valve Released Parts of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for Free

    If you ever wanted to play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive but you just didn't have the cash, you may be happy to hear that a feature stripped version of the game was just made available for free tonight.

    Valve released Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Free Edition for those who don't mind just playing against bots or viewing matches through GOTV. I did hear that LAN play was possible with this release as well, so that's certainly a pretty big plus. However, if you wants t...
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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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