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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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  • Rock Out with Your Zombie Out When Double Kick Heroes Hits Steam Early Access

    On April 11, Double Kick Heroes will blend the tried and true staples of gaming such as heavy metal, a post-apocalyptic scenario, and zombies into one game. The Headbang Club will bring Double Kick Heroes to Steam Early Access on that date.
    Are you bored to tears with bland soundtracks? Are you in need of a little something to get your blood pumping? Merging face-melting heavy metal rhythm riffs with a high octane, zombie crushing shoot 'em up, Double Kick Heroes is like no game you've
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  • GTA Online Bonuses for February 20, 2018: Karin 190z Sports Classic Car, Discounts, and Bonus Events

    Here are your weekly updates and bonuses in GTA Online for the week of February 20, 2018. Rockstar Games introduced the new Karin 190z Sports Classic for those who like a little speed to go with their love of the vintage aesthetic. In addition, you have your usual go at double GTA$ and double RP events, plus discounts on various in-game content. These discounts include 25% off of biker business upgrades and supplies and more. Here are the full details. ...
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  • Set Sail with Sailaway: The Sailing Simulator Leaving Early Access on February 27

    A new simulation game is coming in with a full head of steam and leaving Early Access on February 27. The game is none other than Sailaway: The Sailing Simulator. You already sail? Great! This game is for you. Do you want to learn how to sail? Fantastic! The game is also for you.
    Sailaway can be used to learn to sail or enhance sailing skills, to compete in virtual sailing regattas or to practice for a big journey. The game simulates world-wide ocean sailing and cruising, so long voyages
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  • Burnout Paradise Remastered Coming March 16 to Consoles, PC Later

    Burnout Paradise Remastered Coming March 16 to Consoles, PC Later

    EA is readying its first remastered game for the current generation of consoles and it is none other than Burnout Paradise. Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming on March 16 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A PC release will be available "later this year" through Origin.

    The going price will be $39.99 (USD) and that includes the base game and all of the released DLCs. Those who have EA Access will get to play Burnout Paradise Remastered on March 9 as part of the Play First...
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  • New ONRUSH Gameplay Footage and Pre-Order Bonus Announcement

    New ONRUSH Gameplay Footage and Pre-Order Bonus Announcement

    Codemasters and Deep Silver just released a new gameplay trailer for ONRUSH today. The video below shows off some of the over the top racing action that ONRUSH is set to deliver on June 5, 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

    The trailer features "thrilling boosts, insane jumps, and incredible takedowns."
    Designed to keep players always in the action, ONRUSH is a celebration of sensational speed, outright fun and over the top spectacle. Players battle it out on
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  • Battlefield 1 Apocalypse Now Available

    Battlefield 1 Apocalypse Now Available

    DICE and EA have just released Battlefield 1 Apocalypse to those with the Battlefield 1 Premium Pass.
    Claw your way out of a deadlocked struggle, where Allies and Central Powers unceasingly clash with no end in sight. In Battlefield 1 Apocalypse, available starting today for Premium Pass members, players can conquer the most brutal and infamous battles of the Great War. In three new ground maps, players can claw across the devastated countryside of Belgium in Passchendaele, fight
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  • CS:GO Betting Scammer PhantomL0rd Suing Twitch Because He's Probably Running Out of Money or Something

    In 2016, PhantomL0rd was found to be involved in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive bet rigging and being an undisclosed partial owner of CSGOShuffle, a skin betting website.

    Sorry, I meant to say that he was allegedly a total douche canoe that scammed numerous people out of money by lying to them. To make a long story short, PhantomL0rd was banned from Twitch after news broke about his "allegedly" douchey actions.

    Fast-forward now to 2018 and PhantomL0rd is now suing...
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  • Review: The Station (PC)

    Review: The Station (PC)


    Space walk with me.

    From start to its somewhat expected finish, The Station had its hooks in me something fierce. Let it be known right now that I love a great story driven experience and The Station delivered in spades. Though a bit shorter than I would have liked, I was fully immersed for every single second of it. Let's not beat around the bush here: The Station is what some may call a "walking simulator" or even a "story-driven experience." Whatever you call it, I ...
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  • Get Free Money in GTA Online with a Tax Refund

    Get Free Money in GTA Online with a Tax Refund

    Rockstar Games is giving every GTA Online player some free money simply for logging in between now and February 26. Log in, play a bit, and get ready for your free reward, which will begin to be sent out starting on February 27 and through to March 6.
    Tax season is upon usand with 2017's population growth, the San Andreas Treasury Department is happyto report a new stimulus for all citizens - hustlers, triggers, shot callersand kingpins alike - alongside a new state-wide rebate program
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  • System Shock Reboot Project is "Taking a Break"

    System Shock Reboot Project is "Taking a Break"

    The System Shock reboot, remake, reimagining, or whatever you would like to call it is taking a break. According to sources speaking with Polygon, the team at Nightdive have already burned through the $1.35 million that were raised during their 2016 Kickstarter campaign.

    The last major update came in March 2017 when the team decided to switch from Unity to Unreal Engine. The confirmation on this "break" came directly from Nightdive Studios in a statement released to ...
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  • Fe Launches Today on Consoles and PC

    Fe Launches Today on Consoles and PC

    Fe, the first title under the EA Originals umbrella, was released today by Swedish studio Zoink Games. Fe is a "seamless narrative adventure game" that can be yours on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Origin.
    Named after the game's protagonist, players will run, climb, and glide through the Nordic forest as the cub-like creature, Fe. Uncover the secrets of Fe’s origin while protecting the ecosystem from the menacing machines, the Silent Ones. As Fe embarks on a voyage
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  • Mafia III Developer Hangar 13 Hit by Significant Layoffs

    Mafia III Developer Hangar 13 Hit by Significant Layoffs

    It is being reported that development studio Hangar 13 has been hit with a significant number of layoffs today. The only title developed by Hangar 13 was Mafia III, which was released back in 2016. In 2017, 2K Czech was merged with Hangar 13.

    2K confirmed the news today in a statement issued to Kotaku.
    “2K can confirm that there have been staff reductions at Hangar 13 in order to ensure that the studio’s resources are properly aligned with its long-term development
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  • Metal Gear Survive PC Beta Download Available on Steam

    Metal Gear Survive PC Beta Download Available on Steam

    The client download for the upcoming Metal Gear Survive beta on the PC is now available through Steam. This beta will run from February 16, 2018 until February 18, 2018. It appears as though it features the same content as the recent console beta that happened.
    You will be one of the first to discover a thrilling and strategic team mode, taking place in a world infested by hostile creatures.

    BETA Contents ・Experience the CO-OP mode in which up to 4 players team
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  • Guild Wars 2 Friend/Ships Campaign Underway

    Guild Wars 2 Friend/Ships Campaign Underway

    ArenaNet invites all players to share their own experiences on friendships or even relationships that have come about because of Guild Wars 2. The team kicked off this campaign by sharing the story of Nicole and Tyler, a couple that met through Guild Wars 2 and eventually became engaged.

    They're calling this campaign Friend/Ships and they have some bonuses for those interested. This includes a 25% off coupon code for new purchases of the game.
    ArenaNet invites all players
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  • Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Launches in Spring

    Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Launches in Spring

    Shaq is back! Well, almost. Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is bringing back the best damn fighting game franchise ever for a whole new generation. Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn will be out this Spring for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch.

    In fact, those who bought NBA Playgrounds on the Switch prior to June 10, 2017 will get a free copy of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn.
    Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is an intense, action-packed beat ‘em up which sees players take
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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...
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