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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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  • DLC Announced for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

    DLC Announced for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

    There looks to be at least three separate DLC packs announced for Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. Two of which look like they will be part of the game's season pass while the first one will be free to everyone.
    Adventure Pack DLC #1 – A new challenge for experienced players. The Adventure Pack adds additional floors to the Faraway Forest Cave, two new bosses; Blackhart and Zeta, and new quests that will be unlocked after completing the game’s story. Evan and his friends will find
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  • Latest Strange Brigade Trailer Teases Post-Release Content

    Latest Strange Brigade Trailer Teases Post-Release Content

    Though the release of Strange Brigade isn't for another month (August 28) still, that doesn't mean it's too early to start talking about post-launch content plans. Let's face it: With a month left to to until release, games are usually feature complete and it's just bug squishing time. Those working on new content need something to do, right? That something looks to be a Strange Brigade Season Pass that will include a new campaign, new playable characters, new weapons, and more. If you don'...
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  • Devil's Hunt and Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones Announced by 1C Company

    Devil's Hunt and Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones Announced by 1C Company

    1C Company decided to announce not one but two new games today in one press release. They are Devil's Hunt, a third-person action game, and Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, an RPG set in a world inspired by Lovecraft.

    Let's start by taking a look at Devil's Hunt, a third-person action game developed for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One by Layopi Games.
    players will become Desmond, a man with demonic powers who can decide the fate of our world by joining either side
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  • New Trailer for the Upcoming Switch Co-op Platformer Gelly Break

    New Trailer for the Upcoming Switch Co-op Platformer Gelly Break

    We have a new trailer for Gelly Break to share with you today. Gelly Break is an upcoming co-op platformer from ByteRockers and Wild River for the Nintendo Switch.
    Evil Blob plans to take over the planet Gelly, and it’s up to two cute little Gellies – one orange, and one green – to stop him. Couch co-op means that players can master the levels and fight against crowds of enemies together. Solo players take control of both Gellies at any time as one unit. Colored obstacles g
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  • No Man's Sky Patch 1.51 Fixes Some Major Issues from NEXT Update

    No Man's Sky Patch 1.51 Fixes Some Major Issues from NEXT Update

    The 1.51 patch for No Man's Sky was released today to address some fairly significant issues that came about following the recent NEXT update earlier this week.

    Patch 1.51 has a number of fixes for crashes and other issues specific to the PC version of the game. The update for consoles is currently in certification from Microsoft and Sony and should arrive soon. Let's take a look at the changelog.
    Bug fixes • Fixed an issue where players who saved after partially repai
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  • Ys: Memories of Celceta Released on PC

    Ys: Memories of Celceta Released on PC

    If you own a PC and like to play games on it, you can now pick up Ys: Memories of Celceta. This RPG makes the jump from handhelds to your desktop complete with 4K support.
    Originally released on the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system in 2013, the PC remaster updates this handheld classic with improved visuals and features for the definitive Ys: Memories of Celceta experience. The title is now available for purchase with a weeklong 10% discount off its regular price of $24.99,
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  • Ahead of Major eSports Event, PUBG Creator Says "We're Not eSports Ready"

    Ahead of Major eSports Event, PUBG Creator Says "We're Not eSports Ready"

    Nothing promotes your upcoming major eSports event more than saying you are "not eSports ready." But that seems to be precisely how Brendan Greene, the creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, feels. This comes just as the PUBG Global Invitational is kicking off in Berlin, Germany.

    Greene was asked what the PUBG Corp was doing to ensure that the game is ready for a major eSports tournament.
    Greene says “it’s something I’ve always said - we’re not esports ready,
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  • Fans Are Upset at the Latest Update for The Crew 2

    Fans Are Upset at the Latest Update for The Crew 2

    Today, The Crew 2 was updated to patch 1.0.3. Normally, patches are a good thing because they tend to introduce bug fixes. This update is no exception. However, there was a change included in this patch that are making some fans rather upset.

    One of the patch notes says that they have "increased fame needed per iconic level." Yep, the grind to level up just got more grindy and fans are pissed. In the Reddit thread about the update, the top comments are focusing on this single...
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  • GOG Offering Extended Refund Policy for No Man's Sky

    GOG Offering Extended Refund Policy for No Man's Sky

    Just yesterday, No Man's Sky received the big "NEXT" update and with it came the long-awaited multiplayer component. Well, that is unless you have the GOG version on the PC. Apparently the multiplayer component is coming later this year for the GOG version and even then it may not have cross-play with the Steam version.
    "From launch, the DRM-free edition of No Man's Sky will include all single-player content introduced by NEXT: third-person mode, upgraded visuals, better base building,
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  • WWE 2K19 Wooooo! Edition Announced Featuring, You Guessed It, Ric Flair

    WWE 2K19 Wooooo! Edition Announced Featuring, You Guessed It, Ric Flair

    The Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair, will grace the cover of the special WWE 2K19 Wooooo! Edition release of the annual wrestling game. I'm not going to lie, that's a pretty sweet name for a special edition of a game right there. What might not be so great is the $129.99 (USD) price tag that is being asked for it. That's just too rich for my blood but you might be interested!
    The WWE 2K19 Wooooo! Edition will include: • Copy of WWE 2K19 Deluxe Edition, which includes the following items
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  • Reasons Gaming Is Good For You

    Reasons Gaming Is Good For You

    4 Reasons Gaming Is Good For You

    When you think of healthy pursuits, it’s probable that gaming won’t feature in the list of the ideas you come up with. However, although it should never take the place of good, regular exercise, there are some excellent reasons why gaming is actually good for you – and certainly better for you than you might think – as long as it is done in moderation.

    Slows The Signs Of Aging Human beings all age, and that can h...
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  • Patch Tuesday - No Man's Sky, Overwatch, GTA Online and More

    Patch Tuesday - No Man's Sky, Overwatch, GTA Online and More

    Tuesday is usually the big day where a bunch of games get updated in addition to just getting released. Today was no exception. Today saw updates released for No Man's Sky, Overwatch, GTA Online, and more. These include the "NEXT" release for No Man's Sky, the addition of Wrecking Ball for Overwatch, and the After Hours content for GTA Online.

    No Man's Sky "NEXT" update or update 1.5 adds in a full multiplayer experience, expanded base building, updated visuals and world generation,...
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  • New Steam Chat is Live, Delivering Tons of New Features and a Fresh Look

    New Steam Chat is Live, Delivering Tons of New Features and a Fresh Look

    Valve has officially released the non-beta version of the new Steam Chat. The new chat has been in beta since June 12 and has undergone a significant number of improvements and fixes since that initial rollout.

    The new Steam Chat makes it easier to "chat and play games with your Steam friends." It makes it a lot easier to form chat groups with those you play with often....
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  • Realm Royale Headed to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

    Realm Royale Headed to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

    Starting next week with a closed beta, Realm Royale is making the move to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In order to get things started, you can sign up for the closed beta for either the PlayStation 4 or the Xbox One. The game is also currently available through Steam. And if you still need more information, I'm here for you.

    Realm Royale is a class based battle royale style game. It may look a lot like Fortnite but it's a bit easier to get into because that whole building...
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  • Guacamelee! 2 Launches August 21

    Guacamelee! 2 Launches August 21

    Good evening all you would-be luchadores out there! We have some exciting news to share with you today. It has been confirmed that Guacamelee! 2 will be out on August 21 for the PlayStation 4 and PC! Pre-orders are now live and can be found via the PlayStation Store or through Steam.

    Thankfully, we also have some additional gameplay and story details to share with you courtesy of the PlayStation Blog.
    A Bigger Game than Ever Before Guacamelee! 2 is an epic adventure that
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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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