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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...
 

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...
 

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...
 

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...
 

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...
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  • Gotenks Joins Adult Gohan and Others in Dragon Ball FighterZ

    Gotenks Joins Adult Gohan and Others in Dragon Ball FighterZ

    Two brand new fighters join up with Gotenks, Kid Buu, and Adult Gohan as additional fighters in Dragon Ball FighterZ.
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  • Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 4 Launch Trailer

    Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 4 Launch Trailer

    On November 28, Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 4 officially begins. Thankfully, ArenaNet provided a brand new launch trailer to get everyone hyped and ready for the release. This season picks up right after the events of the most recent paid expansion, Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire. The first episode in Season 4 is called "Daybreak" and will include a new raid wing and a new fractal for players to hop into. As always, this content is free for those that log in when each episode in the seas...
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  • Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Announced by Beamdog

    Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Announced by Beamdog

    Beamdog just announced that they are readying the release of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition. Well, to be fair, it sounds like they've been working on this for a little while now because they're opening pre-orders starting tomorrow, November 21 at 12PM (PT) through Steam. The release on Steam will be "coming soon" and will cost just $19.99 (USD).
    As of November 21, 2017, Beamdog will begin selecting lucky fans from the pre-order pool on Beamdog.com for the Head Start program.
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  • Xbox One X, SNES Classic, and Nintendo Switch Make Time's Top 10 Gadgets of 2017

    In a list of just ten gadgets for an entire year, it's quite remarkable to see not one, not two, but three gaming focused items. These items are the Xbox One X, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Classic, and the Nintendo Switch.

    These three items made Time's top 10 best gadgets of 2017. The Xbox One X came in at the eighth spot, the SNES Classic snagged sixth, while the Switch itself was the single best gadget of them all.
    8. Xbox One X
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  • UK Charts: Star Wars Battlefront II Sales Down 60% Compared to First Game

    UK Charts: Star Wars Battlefront II Sales Down 60% Compared to First Game

    According to figures released by UKIE and GfK for the UK, sales for Star Wars Battlefront II are down around 50% compared to first week sales of the first Battlefront release. In addition, sales of the physical release of the game are down 61% compared to those of the first title.

    It is only a guess, but it is entirely possible that some of those lost retail sales were made up via digital purchases. According to the sales charts shared by GI.biz, over half (55%) of all Battlefront...
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  • Ruiner Gets More Savage with Latest Update

    Ruiner Gets More Savage with Latest Update

    Ruiner was updated today with what the teams at Devolver Digital and Reikon Games are calling the "Savage Update." In addition to this free update, which brings new gameplay modes, weapons, abilities, outfits, and music, there is also a sale on Steam for 33% off of the game.
    Developer Reikon Games have released a free update to their critically-acclaimed shooter RUINER that includes the brutal New Game+ and Speedrun modes alongside new weapons, outfits, and all-new finishing moves.
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  • Valkyria Chronicles 4 Announced for 2018 Release PS4, XB1, and Switch

    Valkyria Chronicles 4 Announced for 2018 Release PS4, XB1, and Switch

    Over the weekend, Sega announced that Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a game that is indeed coming. They made sure to note that it will be out at some point in 2018 throughout Europe and the Americas on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
    Return to a continent ravaged by conflict with a familiar-yet-refined tactical RPG battle system, a vibrant and evocative art style that portrays a living canvas of watercolors, and a gripping World War II-inspired story full of momentous
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  • New Trailer Out Today for The Seven Deadly Sins: Knight of Britannia

    New Trailer Out Today for The Seven Deadly Sins: Knight of Britannia

    Bandai Namco released a new trailer today for The Seven Deadly Sins: Knight of Britannia. Prepare your change of pants, anime fans.
    The trailer highlights the adventure mode and multiplayer battle modes within The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia. The adventure mode finds players taking on quests, collecting rumors from townsfolk to increase their gossip meter, and fighting against enemies throughout the kingdom of Liones. With the multiplayer battle mode, players are able
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  • Fishing: Barents Sea Casts a Line in February 2018

    Fishing: Barents Sea Casts a Line in February 2018

    If you like fishing games, then you should be on the look out for Fishing: Barents Sea when February 7, 2018 rolls around. The game is being billed as a new "fishing and ship simuluation game" that astragon Entertainment will publish from developers Misc Games AS.
    This open world simulator takes the player to the Barents Sea; a visually stunning region of the Arctic Ocean, famous for its abundance of fish. In this huge open world, modeled after actual regions of northern Norway, the
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  • Noctis Returns to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius in Special Event

    Noctis Returns to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius in Special Event

    As part of their special one-year anniversary celebration for Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Square Enix is throwing out all the stops. They showed off some new content on the way for the game including a look at Cor, Gladiolus, and Iris along with word that some hot new ability upgrades for Noctis.

    Let's take a look at some of those planned updates, shall we?
    Permanent Rare Character Drop Rate Increase: Beginning on November 24, drop rates for rainbow crystals that
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  • These Are Your 2017 Golden Joystick Award Winners

    These Are Your 2017 Golden Joystick Award Winners

    Everyone loves a winner and we have a ton of them for you today courtesy of the 2017 Golden Joystick Awards. Some of the winners include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn, and even PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.

    The full list of winners can be found below.
    • Best Storytelling - Horizon Zero Dawn
    • Best Visual Design - Cuphead
    • Best Audio - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    • Best Gaming Performance sponsored by The Sun - Ashly Burch
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  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Out Now on the Switch and PlayStation VR

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Out Now on the Switch and PlayStation VR

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is now available on two more platforms today: The Nintendo Switch and PlayStation VR. I'm hearing that the Switch version is pretty damn good, especially for those that like playing on the go.
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  • Star Wars Battlefront II is Out Now

    Star Wars Battlefront II is Out Now

    Hey, so a game called Star Wars Battlefront II is now available for the PC via Origin, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. I know, it's hard to believe this game just snuck up on everyone like this without much hoopla.
    Star Wars Battlefront II allows fans to play as and against Star Wars' most feared villains and cherished heroes in DICE's rich multiplayer experience, including Darth Maul, Rey, Yoda, and joining this December, Finn and Captain Phasma. There's something for everyone in six
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  • Disney CEO Bob Iger Reportedly Spoke with EA CEO Andrew Wilson Earlier Today

    Disney CEO Bob Iger Reportedly Spoke with EA CEO Andrew Wilson Earlier Today

    It has been reported by VentureBeat that Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, had a little chat earlier today with EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson. Like, we're not talking Iger sent a message or had someone else send a message. I'm saying like Iger himself had a chat with Wilson. This went straight to the top of the Mouse's ears.

    According to VentureBeat's "sources familiar with the situation," the two were talking about Star Wars Battlefront II. Huh, I wonder what specifically they were...
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  • EA and DICE Officially (and Temporarily) Removed the Real Money Purchases from Star Wars Battlefront II

    Moments ago, Oskar Gabrielson the general manager at DICE, issued a statement saying that they are removing the ability to purchase loot with real money transactions from Star Wars Battlefront II. This game just minutes after the rumor made the rounds that this is precisely what EA and DICE were about to do.
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  • Poll: Are You a Fan of Paying More to Play Early?
    by Shawn Zipay
    Get that Premium Edition and play three days early!

    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!
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    I'm indifferent to the whole idea.
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    I think it's kind of dumb that people get to play earlier. Spending more shouldn't offer a "head start" on other paying customers.
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