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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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  • Trials Rising - Closed Beta in September, Full Release in February 2019

    Trials Rising - Closed Beta in September, Full Release in February 2019

    Ubisoft announced today that Trials Rising will have a closed multiplayer beta running from September 13 through September 16 for those lucky enough to be selected. If you want to be one of those lucky few, you may want to make sure you signed up on the beta registration page.

    In addition to this news about the beta, fans will be excited to hear that the game is planned to be released on February 12, 2019.
    Digital pre-orders for the Standard and Gold Editions are now available.
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  • MapleStory 2 Coming this October with a Battle Royale Mode

    MapleStory 2 Coming this October with a Battle Royale Mode

    People love MapleStory. I've never played this MMORPG but I'm assuming from its name that it's a mix of tree or syrup lovers and those who enjoy a good story.

    Whatever the case really is, Nexon America announced today that Ocotber 1 is the launch date for MapleStory 2. More maples, more stories. A beta is currently underway for the game. Plus, and get ready for this one, there will be a stand alone version of MapleStory 2's battle royale mode. There will be a little taste of th...
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  • No New Assassin's Creed Game Planned for 2019 as Ubisoft Plans Long-Term Support for Odyssey

    According to Yves Guillemot, as quoted by GameSpot, there will not be a new Assassin's Creed game coming in 2019.

    Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot delivered this news earlier at Gamescom.
    "On Assassin's, we had a game [in 2018] and we have one this year, but we are not going to have a full-fledged Assassin's next year. It's just because the team were working separately, so we have two games now, one year after the other. But next year you're not going to have a fully fledged
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  • This is Your First Look at The Surge 2 Gameplay

    This is Your First Look at The Surge 2 Gameplay

    Some good news today for those wanting a piping hot injection of all new gameplay footage for The Surge 2. Focus Home Interactive and Deck 13 provide the first look at what they're calling "pre-alpha" gameplay for the sci-fi action RPG.

    It's not particularly long, but it's something. The trailer shows off the Park sector, which is located in the middle of a city that has been "ravaged by the events of The Surge."
    Devious mercenaries called The Hunters roam the artificial,
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  • 16 Uncut Minutes of Rat Filled Gameplay for A Plague Tale: Innocence

    16 Uncut Minutes of Rat Filled Gameplay for A Plague Tale: Innocence

    Back at E3, a 16 minute long gameplay video for A Plague Tale: Innocence was shown off behind closed doors. Fast-forward to today and that footage has finally been made public for all of us to enjoy.
    In this gameplay sequence, which was unveiled behind closed doors to journalists at E3 last June, we follow Amicia and her young brother Hugo through a small portion of one of the game's chapters – the site of a brutal clash between the armies of France and England, currently locked
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  • The Five Most Popular Online Gambling Games Revealed

    The Five Most Popular Online Gambling Games Revealed

    Gambling is one of the oldest and most popular forms of entertainment in existence. Enjoyed by humankind for thousands of years, it first took hold amongst ancient Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations, before spreading all around the world as the centuries passed. Today, it’s internationally acclaimed, with millions of people choosing to throw their lot in with Lady Luck each and every day. But 21st century gambling looks nothing like its ancient counterpart. Now based largely online, it ...
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  • Reports of "Weak" Battlefield 5 Pre-Orders Attributed to Lack of Informative Sources from Analyst

    Just a week ago, a number of news stories popped up about weak pre-order sales figures for Battlefield V. We were also among the many outlets that put up at least one story about this. Many of us even went so far as to say that EA's decision to sandwich Battlefield V's release between the year's two most anticipated titles were not doing the game any favors. And while it's still probably true that the earlier lack of marketing and the release date aren't really doing Battlefield 5 any favor...
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  • Dark Souls Trilogy Announced for PS4 and XB1

    Dark Souls Trilogy Announced for PS4 and XB1

    If you somehow don't yet own any or all of the Dark Souls games, then perhaps you'll be interested in picking up all three games at once. On October 19, 2018, you will be able to pick up the Dark Souls Trilogy for $79.99 (USD) for either the Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

    This release includes Dark Souls: Remastered, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, and Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition all released together in a Steelbook case.
    The DARK SOULS series has been
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  • Hunt: Showdown Announced for Xbox Game Preview

    Hunt: Showdown Announced for Xbox Game Preview

    Crytek and Microsoft are teaming up to bring Hunt: Showdown, the PvPvPvPvPvE online game, to an even larger audience. This partnership will see Hunt: Showdown hitting the Xbox Game Preview program soon. How soon? I uh... I don't really know.

    See, details are kind of light on this one. All I know is that Hunt: Showdown will hit the Game Preview program.
    Hunt: Showdown is a competitive first-person bounty hunting game that combines the thrill of first-person shooters and
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  • Release Date, New Screenshots and Trailer Revealed for Devil May Cry 5

    Release Date, New Screenshots and Trailer Revealed for Devil May Cry 5

    Another release date to share with you today. This time it's for none other than Devil May Cry 5. Capcom announced that the game will be released on March 8, 2019 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
    The threat of demonic power has returned to menace the world once again in Devil May Cry 5. The invasion begins when the seeds of a “demon tree” take root in Red Grave City. As this hellish incursion starts to take over the city, a young demon hunter Nero, arrives with his partner
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  • Shenmue 3 Release Date Announced Alongside a New Trailer

    Shenmue 3 Release Date Announced Alongside a New Trailer

    The release date for Shenmue III was announced today as Gamescom 2018 officially kicked off. Deep Silver and YS Net Inc. announced that Shenmue III will release on August 27, 2019 for the PlayStation 4 and PC.

    They even showed off a new trailer to go along with this announcement.
    Shenmue III sees the continuation of the beloved epic saga which won fans over with its distinct storytelling and immersive atmosphere. In Shenmue III, players will aide teenage martial artist
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  • New "Death May Die" Trailer for Lovecraftian Survival Horror Game The Sinking City

    A new trailer for the Lovecraft inspired survival horror game The Sinking City was made available this morning. The previous trailer for The Sinking City can be found here at TGN.

    The Sinking City is on track for release on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One come March 21, 2019.
    "Before we go any further, allow me to tell you about Charles Winfield Reed. When I met him, he had just arrived at our hospital after having been found, alone and as-if possessed, on a desert
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  • Claire, Sherry, and William Birkin Showcased in Latest Resident Evil 2 Remake Screenshots

    Capcom just released a handful of new screenshots for Resident Evil 2 this morning. These come fresh from Gamescom 2018 and feature a good look at Claire Redfield, Sherry Birkin, and a decidedly grotesque looking William Birkin.
    The genre-defining masterpiece Resident Evil 2 returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up with breath-taking visuals, modernized controls and a deeper narrative experience. Showcased at gamescom for the first time today, players join college student Claire
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  • Valve Announces Artifact Beta to Begin in October

    Valve Announces Artifact Beta to Begin in October

    Valve announced today that everyone in attendance at this year's International, going on right now btw, will get a free copy of Artifact and beta access to the game.

    They also revealed that those who are going to PAX West (August 31 - September 3) will also be granted access to the beta....
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta Schedule for PC Revealed

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta Schedule for PC Revealed

    PC players will get to play the Blackout (battle royale) mode for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 starting on September 14 at 10AM (PT). Those looking for an open beta will have to wait just one day for the 15th to roll around.

    This information comes from a new tweet from the official Treyarch Twitter....
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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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