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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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  • 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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  • Narrative-Driven Game 'The Bradwell Conspiracy' Announced by Bossa Studios

    Narrative-Driven Game 'The Bradwell Conspiracy' Announced by Bossa Studios

    Bossa Studios, the company that brought you such games as Thomas Was Alone, Surgeon Simulator, and I Am Bread just announced that they publishing a new narrative-driven first-person game called The Bradwell Conspiracy. The game is being developed by A Brave Plan, a studio made up of devs that previously worked on Fable, Tomb Raider, and more.
    Players take on the roll of a mystery protagonist, who wakes up - confused and disoriented - following the aftermath of an explosion. It’s
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  • Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet 'Collapse of Balance' DLC Out Today

    Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet 'Collapse of Balance' DLC Out Today

    The new "Collapse of Balance" DLC was released today for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

    This DLC, priced at just $9.99 (USD), adds new characters, new campaign story, and more.
    The new DLC finds players teaming up with two new characters Alice and Eugeo as they try to stop Lievre from destroying the capital city SBC Gloken. In addition to this new campaign, the Collapse of Balance DLC will also add a new Defensive Battle
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  • Azure Reflections Takes Switch Owners to Bullet Hell Today

    Azure Reflections Takes Switch Owners to Bullet Hell Today

    Nintendo Switch owners can dip their toes into the bullet hell stylings of Azure Reflections today thanks to Souvenir Circ. and the Sony publishing label UNTIES.

    From what I'm reading here, this game is an "unofficial entry in the Touhou Project" which is a "series recognized by the Guinness World Records as the 'most prolific fan-made shooter series'."
    In the otherworldly realm of Gensokyo, a mysterious evil emanates from Scarlet Devil Manor. Investigate the source of
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  • First Episode of Destination Primus Vita is Out Now

    First Episode of Destination Primus Vita is Out Now

    A new episodic adventure game called Destination Primus Vita was recently released on PC and Mac. More specifically, the first episode of this first-person puzzler adventure game was released.
    Six scientists and soldiers known as Crew 121 are on a mission to retrieve Earth’s water, stolen by vicious invading aliens called the Shatters. With four years of space travel ahead of them, they enter self-induced cryo-sleep. The ship’s AI weaves dreamlike puzzles and memories from the crewmembers’
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  • Battlefield V Delayed Until November; Beta Still on Track

    Battlefield V Delayed Until November; Beta Still on Track

    EA and DICE just announced that they have pushed back the release date for Battlefield V until November 20, 2018. This places the release at a period that's about one month after its originally planned October 19 release date.

    General manager of DICE Oskar Gabrielson, made the announcement today with a lengthy explanation as to the reason why.
    We believe we have one of the best Battlefield games ever on our hands. A game that will deliver on an emotional journey through
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  • EA is Giving Over $1 Million to Help Support the Victims of the Recent Tragedy in Jacksonville

    This past weekend, a tragic shooting took place during a sanctioned Madden NFL 19 event in Jacksonville, Florida in which two people lost their lives and many others were injured. Tonight, EA announced that they will be are contributing $1 million to help support the victims. Not only that, but they announced that they are working on setting up a special fund that will allow others to contribute alongside EA's donation. More details on this fund will be revealed soon. EA says that this f...
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  • Free Games for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for the Month of September 2018

    Free Games for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for the Month of September 2018

    It's the end of the month again which means it's time for both Microsoft and Sony announced their lineup of free games coming to Games with Gold and PlayStation Plus.

    This month we'll start with what PlayStation owners will get. The games for September 2018 include Destiny 2 and God of War III Remastered.
    Destiny 2, PS4
    God of War III Remastered, PS4
    Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, PS3 (Cross Buy with PS4 & Vita)
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  • Spelunky 2 in 2019, First Gameplay Trailer Revealed

    Spelunky 2 in 2019, First Gameplay Trailer Revealed

    People loved the first Spelunky so it just makes sense that Spelunky 2 eventually became a thing. Spelunky 2 was indeed announced today along with a 2019 release window and the first ever gameplay trailer.

    The PlayStation Blog chatted up Spelunky creator Derek Yu to find out a bit more about what's in store for the roguelike adventure title.
    What will Spelunky fans “get” about the game right away? What’s similar? What’s different?

    DY:
    I think they’ll
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  • Praey for the Gods PAX West Gameplay

    Praey for the Gods PAX West Gameplay

    Some new gameplay for Praey for the Gods is finally starting to come out. This footage is courtesy of PAX West 2018.
    In Praey for the Gods, you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying world to discover the mystery behind a never-ending winter. Arriving with only the clothes on your back, you must survive the colossal dangers that you encounter. To restore balance and reclaim the land from the brink, you will be faced with questions that not even a God knows the answer to.
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  • Psychological Survival Sim Green Hell Out on Steam Early Access Today

    Psychological Survival Sim Green Hell Out on Steam Early Access Today

    For $19.99 (USD) you can pick up the Steam Early Access release of a new first-person psychological survival simulator. It's called Green Hell and it takes you to the "uncharted depths of the sweltering Amazon rainforest."

    This Early Access release allows you to take a look at about half of the planned full map. It will allow you to take on no fewer than five hostile creatures. Players will also learn how to "inspect their bodies for all kinds of wounds, infections, and parasitic...
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  • Bandai Namco Announces a New Fighter for Soulcalibur VI

    Bandai Namco Announces a New Fighter for Soulcalibur VI

    Bandai Namco announced an entirely new fighter today for Soulcalibur VI. Unlike many of the previous reveals, this isn't a returning or familiar face.

    The newest character is named Azwel and they hail from the "Holy Roman Empire." Alrighty then.
    Azwel, born in the Holy Roman Empire, member of the Aval Organization, and wielder of a mysterious weapon called the Palindrome, presents a truly unique foundation for a fighting game character… even for SOULCALIBUR standards.
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  • Devolver Digital Releases Hardcore Survival Game SCUM to Steam Early Access

    Devolver Digital Releases Hardcore Survival Game SCUM to Steam Early Access

    Devolver Digital and Gamepires released their "hardcore survival game" called SCUM into Steam Early Access today for $19.99 (USD). If you want to be a bigger supporter of the game, you can always opt for the additional "Supporter's Pack" priced at $9.99.
    SCUM aims to evolve the multiplayer open world survival game with unprecedented levels of character customization, control and progression, where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term survival. Combining the methodical
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  • Unknown Fate Arrives September 6 with VR and Tobii Eye Tracking Support

    Unknown Fate Arrives September 6 with VR and Tobii Eye Tracking Support

    A new adventure game from MarsLit Games called Unknown Fate was given a September 6 release date today alongside a $14.99 (USD) price. Those who pre-order will only have to spend $12.75 if interested in the game. Speaking of which, Unknown Fate is a "story-driven first-person adventure" that will include various puzzles to solve and some enemies to beat down. The game includes support for the HTC Vive at launch with Oculus Rift support "coming soon via update." It's also compatible with Tobii ...
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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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