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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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  • 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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  • New Code Vein Multiplayer Mode and Character Screenshots

    New Code Vein Multiplayer Mode and Character Screenshots

    Bandai Namco released some new details and screenshots today for Code Vein.
    Code Vein gives players the chance to answer requests for help from other Revenants finding difficulty battling against the Lost. Explore and defeat the enemies lurking through each dungeon with your A.I. companion and another human player to get through difficult areas of the game. Players can communicate through a combination of gestures, stamps and voice commands for added teamwork. Two new characters
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  • Secret of Mana Remake Out Now

    Secret of Mana Remake Out Now

    The Secret of Mana Remake is out now for the PlayStation 4 and PC.
    Square Enix invites players to discover the beloved magical adventures of Randi, Primm and Popoi in a brand-new remake of Secret of Mana available today for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and digitally on the PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system and Steam. Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is a full remake of the original title that brings the complete experience of the lege
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  • PSA: Steam Lunar New Year Sale Begins; Valve Makes Improvements to Steam Wishlist

    First off, Valve kicked off the Steam Lunar New Year Sale today with "discounts on thousands of titles." I mean, it's a sale on Steam. You kind of already know what the deal is with that by now. Go forth and save money, or don't. It's entirely up to you.

    Secondly, Valve pushed out an update to Wishlists on Steam.
    This update adds more filtering and sorting options, and shows more relevant information such as Early Access state, review score, and ‘add to cart’ buttons
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  • Devil May Cry HD Collection Trailer; Twitch Prime Users Get First Game for Free

    A quick one-two combo of Devil May Cry news today. First, we have a new trailer for the Devil May Cry HD Collection. You can find that below. The game will be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 13 for just $29.99 (USD). This pack includes the first three Devil May Cry titles.

    The second bit of news today says that Twitch Prime members will get to play the first Devil May Cry for free starting on February 27.
    Starting on February 27, we’re letting
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  • Bayonetta 1 and Bayonetta 2 Launch Trailer

    Bayonetta 1 and Bayonetta 2 Launch Trailer

    On February 16, 2018 Nintendo Switch owners will get to play through Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 on the Nintendo Switch. With some very high-praise reviews pouring in today, it seems as though new and returning players are in for one hell of a great time on the latest Nintendo hardware. To make the wait seem a bit shorter (or unbearably long depending on your outlook on life), Nintendo and Platinum released a new launch trailer. You get both of these games for $59.99 (USD) on the 16t...
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  • THQ Nordic Acquires Koch Media

    THQ Nordic Acquires Koch Media

    News broke early this morning that THQ Nordic has acquired Koch Media. The deal, worth 121 million euro, means that THQ Nordic also now owns Deep Silver, the publisher of Saints Row, Dead Island, the upcoming Shenmue 3, the upcoming Metro Exodus, and the recently released Kingdom Come: Deliverance. You know, to name a few franchises you might recognize.

    That seems like quite the get for THQ Nordic there. Especially when you consider that back in late 2012, THQ sold off most...
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  • Deep Rock Galactic Launches on February 28

    Deep Rock Galactic Launches on February 28

    On February 28, Xbox One and PC owners will get to dive deep, shoot a bunch, and destroy the world, almost literally. Deep Rock Galactic is a game where you and up to three additional friends carry out missions on the "most hostile planet ever discovered." Oh. Oh my.

    Your goal is to mine for various gems and metals. You know, dwarf stuff. Along the way, you will have to take out enemies and mine for goods as one of four different classes.
    Enlisted dwarves will be paired
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  • Official First-Person Mode Released for The Evil Within 2

    Official First-Person Mode Released for The Evil Within 2

    The Evil Within 2 already featured a small section of gameplay that was entirely in first-person mode. Shortly after the game's release, someone was able to mod the game to enable first-person mode for the entirety of the game. Now, Tango Gameworks has updated the game with an official first-person mode that everyone can safely enjoy. The option can be toggled on and off at any point within the options menu. Finding an area too hard in first-person? Turn it off. Likewise, if you want...
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  • CEO of Insel Games Sends Email Pressuring Employees to Write Positive Reviews (UPDATE: Valve Removes Insel from Steam)

    Update: Valve has removed all games published by Insel Games from Steam.
    It has been recently reported on Reddit that the publisher for this game, Insel Games Ltd., have been attempting to manipulate the user review score for their titles on Steam. We have investigated these claims, and have identified unacceptable behavior involving multiple Steam accounts controlled by the publisher of this game. The publisher appears to have used multiple Steam accounts to post positive reviews
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  • Explore the Music of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

    Explore the Music of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

    A new behind the scenes video by Bandai Namco and LEVEL-5 showcases some of the tunes you will hear while playing through Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. Specifically, this new video shows off the process of creating the music and it features the "legendary composer" Joe Hisaishi.

    I looked up Joe Hisaishi and based on what I found I would be so inclined as to say that yes, he is indeed a legendary composer. He is known for a variety of works including Spirited Away, Pony...
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  • Rumor: Spyro Trilogy Remaster Coming in 2018

    Rumor: Spyro Trilogy Remaster Coming in 2018

    A new rumor ignited by Kotaku and "multiple sources familiar with the project" say that Activision is working on a Spyro the Dragon Trilogy Remaster. You know, kind of like what they did with the stellar Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy? The rumor continues on to suggest that there will be an announcement made in March 2018 with a planned release for the third quarter of this year, presumably in September to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the first game's initial release date. Th...
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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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