Company that Spends Millions on Timed Exclusives Lays Off 16% of Employees
Around 16% of all Epic employees laid off.
Epic Games is laying off around 16% of all employees, as confirmed today by Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. This 16% comes out to roughly 900 employees that have been laid off from the company that is responsible for Unreal Engine, Fortnite, and the Epic Games Store.
In Sweeney's letter to Epic employees, he says, "For a while now, we've been spending way more money than we earn." He blames Fortnite's push towards...
Epic Games is laying off around 16% of all employees, as confirmed today by Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. This 16% comes out to roughly 900 employees that have been laid off from the company that is responsible for Unreal Engine, Fortnite, and the Epic Games Store.
In Sweeney's letter to Epic employees, he says, "For a while now, we've been spending way more money than we earn." He blames Fortnite's push towards...
Counter-Strike 2 is Out Now
Counter-Strike is dead, long live Counter-Strike!
Without a press release in sight, Valve has launched Counter-Strike 2 to the world. This free-to-play release is available right now and will replace your current installs of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. True to Valve tradition, today's release is actually a little bit later than initially expected. During its initial announcement in March, Valve said Counter-Strike 2 would be out in summer. It is now fall, but they only missed...
Without a press release in sight, Valve has launched Counter-Strike 2 to the world. This free-to-play release is available right now and will replace your current installs of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. True to Valve tradition, today's release is actually a little bit later than initially expected. During its initial announcement in March, Valve said Counter-Strike 2 would be out in summer. It is now fall, but they only missed...
Sony Allegedly Hacked... Again
"All of Sony Systems" was allegedly infiltrated by a new ransomware group.
A new group of baddies claims that they have "successfully compromised all of Sony systems" in a new ransomware attack.
This report comes from Australian cybersecurity site Cyber Security Connect in a new post made on September 25. The report says that Sony was infiltrated by some hackers calling themselves Ransomed.vc, a group that reportedly began operations in September. Cyber...
A new group of baddies claims that they have "successfully compromised all of Sony systems" in a new ransomware attack.
This report comes from Australian cybersecurity site Cyber Security Connect in a new post made on September 25. The report says that Sony was infiltrated by some hackers calling themselves Ransomed.vc, a group that reportedly began operations in September. Cyber...
RIG 600 PRO HS Headset Review
A solid sounding headset with dual-mode wireless, but what's the catch?
The RIG 600 PRO HS is a wireless gaming headset that offers excellent sound quality, comfort, and features at an affordable price. Though the HS model is geared mainly towards use with the PlayStation platform, it is compatible with Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, and PC. The RIG 600 PRO HS features dual-mode wireless connectivity, so you can use it with either the included USB-C dongle for 2.4GHz wireless or Bl...
The RIG 600 PRO HS is a wireless gaming headset that offers excellent sound quality, comfort, and features at an affordable price. Though the HS model is geared mainly towards use with the PlayStation platform, it is compatible with Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, and PC. The RIG 600 PRO HS features dual-mode wireless connectivity, so you can use it with either the included USB-C dongle for 2.4GHz wireless or Bl...
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Officially Announced... Again
Development has shifted to The Chinese Room.
It lives once again. Paradox Interactive just released a new announcement trailer to re-announce Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. The game and its development is alive and well here in September 2023. What's more is that there is a new trailer out for this fresh announcement and we're told that Bloodlines 2 will be coming in fall 2024.
To catch you up real quick on the saga of Bloodlines 2, we need to go all the way back...
It lives once again. Paradox Interactive just released a new announcement trailer to re-announce Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. The game and its development is alive and well here in September 2023. What's more is that there is a new trailer out for this fresh announcement and we're told that Bloodlines 2 will be coming in fall 2024.
To catch you up real quick on the saga of Bloodlines 2, we need to go all the way back...
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Sharp Wits and Sharp Knives Come Together in SOS, Entering Early Access on January 23
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Sharp Wits and Sharp Knives Come Together in SOS, Entering Early Access on January 23
Come January 23, you can pick up a copy of the new survival multiplayer game, SOS, for just $29.99 (USD) through Steam Early Access. The game is being developed by Outpost Games, a studio made up of former EA, YouTube, and Twitch veterans. I'm assuming this means that they worked at YouTube and Twitch and weren't just streamers? Let's go with that because it sounds a lot more plausible right now. SOS will put 16 players against each other in a "30-minute reality show-style challenge t...
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Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Hits PC on February 1
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Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Hits PC on February 1
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will be released on the PC on February 1.
This includes both a Collector's Edition of the game alongside a Steam release with additional bonuses.
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Dark Souls: Remastered Announced for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC
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Dark Souls: Remastered Announced for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC
This should come as no surprise to those that read the rumor from late last night, but Dark Souls: Remastered was officially announced today. Really, the only thing that's different from the initial leak is the fact that the remaster is not a PlayStation 4 exclusive as initially thought. Instead, Dark Souls: Remastered will be released for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on May 25, 2018.
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Anamorphine Pushes Its Adventure to Late Q1 2018
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Anamorphine Pushes Its Adventure to Late Q1 2018
It's time for the unfortunate news of a game delay. The game in question is the "introspective adventure" game from Artifact 5, Anamorphine. Instead of releasing on January 16, the studio feels as though they needed more time to polish the game. At present, the game will now ship in "late Q1 2018" which places the release closer to the mid-March realm.
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Vampyr Game Supplemented by Four Part Vampyr Web Series
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Vampyr Game Supplemented by Four Part Vampyr Web Series
DONTNOD Entertainment and Focus Home Interactive announced a special four-part web series today. DONTNOD Presents Vampyr aims to bring their narrative-driven RPG to life via a series of behind the scenes videos for the game. Each episode will be just five minutes long but will help to more fully realize the world presented in the game. It will provide plenty of behind the scenes footage, plus new gameplay footage, as the developers show off their latest creation. The first episode, ...
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Five Best Casino Games Based on Popular Computer Games
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Five Best Casino Games Based on Popular Computer Games
Gaming has become a culture in many regions across the globe, where millions of people have embraced it. Being such a huge part of most people’s lives, the online gaming market has been on its toes to keep things as exciting as possible for its enthusiasts. This has led online gaming software developers to push the envelope on the development of games to keep things more fun with every release. This has especially been noticeable in the slot gaming arena, with the shift from traditional three...
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Dark Souls Remastered Rumor Surfaces Following Release Date Photo Leak
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Dark Souls Remastered Rumor Surfaces Following Release Date Photo Leak
According to a tweet made by @bdsassy on Twitter, not only is Dark Souls Remastered a potential game but it's also looking like it might be a PlayStation 4 exclusive.
In what looks like a photograph of a pre-order slip, the game lists "Dark Souls Remastered" for the PlayStation 4. The date indicates May 24, 2018, which may be the release date (at least in Japan).
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CS:GO Update for January 10: Panorama UI for CS:GO is... Still Not Here
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CS:GO Update for January 10: Panorama UI for CS:GO is... Still Not Here
The moment you're all waiting for is finally here. The moment where you are again disappointed at the lack of the Panorama UI for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Oh well, you should be used to this kind of disappointment by now. At least now you know how your parents feel.
However, today's update instead ends the Holiday Cheer event, and provides a couple of minor changes.
Changelog for CS:GO for January 10, 2018
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Total War: Three Kingdoms Announced, Coming Fall 2018
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Total War: Three Kingdoms Announced, Coming Fall 2018
SEGA Europe announced today Total War: Three Kingdoms will be coming Fall 2018. As always, this is a PC only release, but you probably expected this by now.
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Darkest Dungeon Out on Switch January 18
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Darkest Dungeon Out on Switch January 18
Darkest Dungeon is slated to be released on the Nintendo Switch on January 18. This release of the dark and difficult dungeon crawler will also be released alongside the game's two DLC. The game itself will run you $24.99 (USD) while The Crimson Court DLC will go for another $9.99 and The Shieldbreaker is $3.99.
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic RPG about the stresses of dungeon crawling. You will lead a band of heroes on a perilous side-scrolling descent, dealing with a prodigious... -
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New Dragon Ball FighterZ Hit Video Available
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New Dragon Ball FighterZ Hit Video Available
Apparently, Dragon Ball includes a character named Hit. Imagine my confusion when the headline for the press release reads "New Dragon Ball FighterZ Hit Video Now Available." The game is a hit? It's not even out yet. Yeah, that wasn't super confusing or anything.
This game. I swear.
Here's a new trailer for the character of Hit from Dragon Ball FighterZ.
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Call of Duty: WWII: Resistance Trailer Shows Off New Nazi Zombies DLC
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Call of Duty: WWII: Resistance Trailer Shows Off New Nazi Zombies DLC
A new trailer, entitled The Darkest Shore, came out today for Call of Duty: WWII. The trailer is for the upcoming Resistance DLC for the Nazi Zombies mode in the game. Call of Duty: WWII: Resistance is slated to be released on the PlayStation 4 on January 30. Other platforms will probably get it the DLC in early March. You know how these timed exclusives work by now.
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de Blob 2 Coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on February 27
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de Blob 2 Coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on February 27
Man, it seems like only yesterday we were talking about de Blob coming out on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Amazingly, the game already has a sequel coming out and it arrives on February 27! Ah, memories. But that was yesterday, today is tomorrow, and tomorrow is today so that means it's time for news about de Blob 2's upcoming release!
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Tamar to Lead Georgia in Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
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Tamar to Lead Georgia in Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
Tamar was revealed as the leader of Georgia today for the upcoming Rise and Fall expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The official Civilization blog has some of the major details on Tamar's life along with some insight on her unique content.
Born around 1160 (dates of her birth vary) to King George III and Queen Burdukhan, Tamar would be in for an early fight to keep her crown. The nobles of the court preferred her cousin, Prince Demna, to be next in line of succession and by... -
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Last Encounter Blends Roguelikes with Twin-Stick Shooters Later this Year
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Last Encounter Blends Roguelikes with Twin-Stick Shooters Later this Year
Last Encounter aims to blend a roguelike experience with twin-stick shooter gameplay later this year. Specifically, we're looking at a Q2 2018 release window on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Those looking to try out Last Encounter for the first time, will be able to do so at the PAX South event. PAX South is apparently just three days away, so that's like really, really soon. Those at PAX South this week can check it out in booth 10657. ... -
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Looks like the latest growing trend with game releases is to offer a more expensive Premium or Gold or whatever edition that grants you access to a game a few days ahead of its official release.
Starfield did it with their $99.99 (USD) Premium Edition. Today, Payday 3 is doing an "Early Access" release with their Silver and Gold editions. Diablo 4 did the same thing earlier in the year, as did Madden NFL 24,...I don't mind. If people want to spend more to play early, let them!33.33%1I'm indifferent to the whole idea.33.33%1I think it's kind of dumb that people get to play earlier. Spending more shouldn't offer a "head start" on other paying customers.33.33%1Other (describe below)0%0-
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