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Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
 

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...
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  • The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is Free Prequel Episode for Life is Strange 2

    This week, DONTNOD announced the upcoming free release of The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. This free episode will serve as a prequel for Life is Strange 2 and will be out on June 26 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. DONTNOD makes it clear that this is not Life is Strange 2 but it connects to that upcoming sequel in a number of ways. It serves as an introduction to the setting and some characters from the upcoming sequel. Furthermore, DONTNOD says that some choices and...
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  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown E3 2018 Trailer

    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown E3 2018 Trailer

    E3 ended yesterday but that sure as hell isn't going to stop some new media from being released this week courtesy of E3. Bandai Namco sprung a new Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown trailer on us today, so you're going to sit there and watch it... if you want.
    Just when you thought E3 was over, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America has released a “Director’s Cut” version of its ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN trailer that was previously shown exclusively in its E3 theater and only seen
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  • Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Revealed by FromSoftware

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Revealed by FromSoftware

    The mysterious new IP teased by FromSoftware last year, Shadows Die Twice, now has a full name and a full trailer reveal courtesy of Microsoft's E3 2018 conference earlier this week. The game is called Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and we'll say this right now: It's not Dark Souls and it's not Bloodborne. It's still an action-RPG though. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is slated to be released for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Since Microsoft provided the world premiere look at the game...
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  • Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

    This week, Bandai Namco announced that they will release Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC at some point this Winter.

    This release will included "upscaled screen resolution," along with new characters, events, and additional content that was never released outside of Japan.
    Follow Yuri Lowell, a resident in the Lower Quarter of Zaphias and former Imperial Knight, as he accepts a mission to retrieve a stolen
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  • The Division 2 Releases March 15, 2019 - New E3 Trailer and Gameplay Footage

    The Division 2 Releases March 15, 2019 - New E3 Trailer and Gameplay Footage

    We got some fresh news, footage, and gameplay details for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 this week thanks to E3 2018. Gone are the snow covered streets of New York from the first game. The crew is taking the fight to Washington, D.C. in what looks to be the season of Summer following the outbreak. The Division 2 runs on an updated version of the Snowdrop Engine, which I find a bit amusing since there isn't any snow in the game now. It will be released on March 15, 2019 for the PlayStation...
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  • Ghost of Tsushima E3 Gameplay Reveal

    Ghost of Tsushima E3 Gameplay Reveal

    One of Sony's big reveals this week was a rather lengthy world premiere look at the gameplay and story segment for Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost of Tsushima is an upcoming open-world action game from Sucker Punch, the studio that brought you the Infamous franchise.
    In 1274, the fearsome Mongol Empire invades the Japanese island of Tsushima and slaughters its legendary samurai defenders. Jin Sakai is one of the last survivors of a noble samurai clan. To combat his overwhelming foes, he
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  • New Strange Brigade E3 Developer Walkthrough Shows Off New Level

    New Strange Brigade E3 Developer Walkthrough Shows Off New Level

    Rebellion just passed along a link to their latest trailer for Strange Brigade. This new trailer came out, you guessed it, at E3 2018. it shows off some new gameplay footage coupled with developer commentary. The main focus of this video is to showcase the game's second campaign level to you.

    Let lead designers Steve Bristow and Ben Fisher teach you some of the ins and outs of this upcoming co-op focused third-person adventure.

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  • Over 17 Minutes of Metro Exodus Gameplay

    Over 17 Minutes of Metro Exodus Gameplay

    We have a double feature tonight for those of you looking forward to Metro Exodus. A new trailer was shown off this week for the upcoming FPS. It was a cool trailer and all but it really kind of pales in comparison to the over 17 minutes of gameplay that 4A Games put online this week.

    I've included both since I feel like you deserve it. Metro Exodus is slated to be released on February 22, 2019 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
    In Metro Exodus, you'll explore
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  • We Happy Few to Launch on August 10

    We Happy Few to Launch on August 10

    We Happy Few is readying the Joy and preparing to finally be released on August 10 for the PC, Xbox One, and... PlayStation 4.

    In case you're confused, Gearbox Publishing is still set to publish We Happy Few on all platforms. The agreement came long before Microsoft acquired Compulsion and well after pre-orders were made. I just wouldn't expect to see any future titles from Compulsion Games make their way to the PlayStation 4.
    Over the next few months, we will officially
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  • Microsoft Acquires Undead Labs, Playground Games, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games

    During Microsoft's E3 2018 conference, Phil Spencer announced some new acquisitions for the Xbox division. First up is word that Microsoft opened up a new game studio called The Initiative. They are based out of Santa Monica. Let's hear a bit more about them from Darrell Gallagher, The Initiative's studio head.
    I’m thrilled to join the Microsoft Studios family as it is clear to me that the gaming team at Microsoft shares my passion for storytelling, world-building and creative exploration.
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  • PSA: Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is Free for PlayStation 4

    PSA: Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is Free for PlayStation 4

    If you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you may want to go pick up a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for the PlayStation 4.

    Sony announced that the game was added to this month's free PlayStation Plus game offerings. The base game is free, but all of the DLC still comes with a price. Still though, it's a free Call of Duty game, a sighting more rare than Bigfoot.

    You have until July 11, 2018 to snag your free copy of the game.
    Call of Duty: Black
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  • PSA: Layers of Fear Free on Steam for a Limited Time

    PSA: Layers of Fear Free on Steam for a Limited Time

    For a limited time, you can add Layers of Fear to your Steam account for free. If you add it before this offer expires, you are free to keep this free game forever. That's a pretty good deal.

    We previously reviewed Layers of Fear back in early 2016. It's a well crafted horror game that blends a few jump scares with psychological horror.
    ABOUT THIS GAME You take another drink as the canvas looms in front of you. A light flickers dimly in the corner. You’ve created count
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  • Bus Simulator 18 Out Now

    Bus Simulator 18 Out Now

    PC owners can now pick up Bus Simulator 18, and then maybe drop it off at the next stop assuming that the next stop is their PC hard drive. Weak bus related jokes, that's what I'm here for.
    The gripping bus simulation game for PC is now available in retail and via download in digital stores. Bus drivers who would like to try their luck with creating their own bus models, new maps, cities and other equipment will be happy to see the simultaneous release of the Bus Simulator 18: Modding
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  • Call of Cthulhu Gets Mysterious New E3 Trailer

    Call of Cthulhu Gets Mysterious New E3 Trailer

    Are you mad? You may be if you watch this new E3 2018 trailer for Call of Cthulhu. You know, because of the implication.
    Uncover the chilling mysteries of this Narrative RPG game, descending deep into a world of cosmic horrors, creeping madness, and shrouded Old Gods within Lovecraft’s iconic universe. 1924. Private Investigator Edward Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family in their imposing mansion on the isolated Darkwater Island, off the shores
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  • A Plague Tale: Innocence E3 Trailer is Full of Vermin

    A Plague Tale: Innocence E3 Trailer is Full of Vermin

    Asobo Studio released a new trailer this week for their upcoming rat filled game, A Plague Tale: Innocence. The game is coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game takes place in 12th century France and it has rats, a lot of them.

    We haven't seen anything for this game since E3 2017.
    Join siblings Amicia and young Hugo, as they struggle through the heart of the brutal and ruthless world of 12th century France. The rats swarm in uninterrupted waves throughout
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