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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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  • Double Dragon Gaiden Tag-Team Combat Gameplay

    Double Dragon Gaiden Tag-Team Combat Gameplay

    Plus a look at new playable characters and gameplay mechanics.

    We have for you a fresh look at the upcoming Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. This new gameplay video features a taste of some tag-team combat, some of the new playable characters, and other new gameplay mechanics.

    Double Dragon Gaiden will be out on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 27th. ...
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  • Dying Light 2 Update Brings Improved Physics, Darker Nights

    Dying Light 2 Update Brings Improved Physics, Darker Nights

    Improvements have been made to the parkour mechanics in the game.

    The "Good Night, Good Luck" update for Dying Light 2 Stay Human is now available. This update brings "major" changes to the game's parkour system along with an overhaul to the nighttime gameplay experience. That is to say, nights are now darker and far more dangerous.

    The nights have now been made darker and now have a "heavier, almost horror-like feel" to them. Visibility is...
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  • RuneScape's New Necromancy Skill Arrives August 7th

    RuneScape's New Necromancy Skill Arrives August 7th

    Control the dead soon in this ancient MMO.

    Jagex says that the new combat skill, Necromancy, will arrive in RuneScape on August 7, 2023. The Necromancy skill is the first new standalone combat skill to be added to RuneScape in its nearly two-decade long history.

    Jagex released a new cinematic trailer to show off the "arcane and dark powers players will be harnessing later this summer." The trailer will show you Death pleading for "the heroes of Gielinor...
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  • 9 Things To Think About When Purchasing Virtual Gaming Goods

    9 Things To Think About When Purchasing Virtual Gaming Goods

    Serious gamers are aware that there are virtually infinite options for virtual gaming merchandise available. There are so many options, from physical components to cosplay accessories, that it might be daunting. It's crucial for you to take your time and consider your purchase carefully if your objective is to get the most out of your trip without going overboard with your spending. In order to make the most of their purchase and make sure they have all the digital stuff needed to successfully accom...
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  • Steam Summer Sale Includes 20% Discount on Steam Deck

    Steam Summer Sale Includes 20% Discount on Steam Deck

    Plus discounts on tons of games.

    The Steam Summer Sale is now live and you know what that means? It means you get another news post about a Steam sale that begins with, "and you know what that means?"

    The Steam Summer Sale is live right now and runs until July 13, 2023 at 10AM (PT). This sale includes discounts on thousands of titles that work on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck.

    Speaking of Steam Deck, this Summer Sale includes up to 20% off of new...
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  • Baldur's Gate 3 Release Date was Just Delayed and Moved Up at the Same Time

    Baldur's Gate 3 Release Date was Just Delayed and Moved Up at the Same Time

    Good news for PC players, bad news for PlayStation 5 players.

    Larian Studios just announced that Baldur's Gate 3's release date has been changed for both PC and PlayStation 5. Unlike many release date changes, this one is a little bit different from the norm.

    Baldur's Gate 3 will now be out on August 3 for PC, or a month earlier than what was previously announced. This move was presumably done to ensure that those on PC had plenty of time to dive into Baldur's Gate 3 before...
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  • Mojang Leaves Reddit

    Mojang Leaves Reddit

    The Minecraft developer no longer feels Reddit is an "appropriate place" to post official content to.

    At over 7.3 million subscribers, r/Minecraft is among the largest game-specific communities on Reddit. Minecraft developer Mojang, like many other game developers, often used Reddit as a means of sharing new information with their community. All of that is now coming to an end, according to statements shared by Mojang.

    Mojang's Java technical lead for Minecraft,...
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  • RumorBits: Star Wars Eclipse in 2026, Red Dead Redemption Rated in Korea, and Fortnite FPS Mode

    A quick hit of the latest gaming rumors.

    Let's take a quick look at some of the week's biggest rumors, at least the biggest rumors for the week thus far. This new RumorBits includes word that Star Wars Eclipse won't be out until 2026, some new first-person Fortnite screenshots, and a little something about Red Dead Redemption getting a new rating in Korea. Star Wars Eclipse in 2026A new rumor from Tom Henderson suggests that the Quantic Dream developed Star Wars title may not be rea...
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  • Fans are Livid About New Starfield Announcement

    Fans are Livid About New Starfield Announcement

    AMD sponsored titles are notorious for not including DLSS support.

    AMD announced that they have entered into a partnership with Bethesda for the latter's upcoming release of Starfield. This announcement just happens to come at a really bad time for AMD.

    Team Red recently avoided answering whether they block the use of alternative scaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS and Intel XeSS in their partnership terms with developers. It has been noted by several outlets and fans...
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  • Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure Expansion Announced

    Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure Expansion Announced

    A new expansion comes with new story, new threats, new locations, and plenty more.

    ArenaNet and NCSOFT just announced that a new expansion kicks off on August 22nd for Guild Wars 2. This expansion, Secrets of the Obscure, takes players to the skies above Tyria, where a new enemy has emerged from the Mists.

    This expansion looks to change things up a slight bit when compared to previous Guild Wars 2 expansions. Old expansions typically had a major release with a "complete"...
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  • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Interview with Keanu Reeves and Black Market Tour

    Reeves talks about reprising his Johnny Silverhand role.

    Two new videos are out today from CD Projekt Red that focus on the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion. The first video is an interview with Keanu Reeves. The second video shares a look at the black market area of "Night City's most dangerous district, Dogtown." Some of this already premiered earlier this month during the Xbox Games Showcase Extended.

    Keanu Reeves talks about coming back...
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  • New Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Gameplay

    New Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Gameplay

    Big gameplay. Little cars.

    Get a new look at the upcoming racing game Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged. This sequel is coming out on October 19 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. ...
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  • Quest+ is Meta's New VR Game Subscription Service

    Quest+ is Meta's New VR Game Subscription Service

    $8 per month or $60 per year for access to various VR titles.

    Meta is coming out with another subscription service to add on to the 20 or so other subscriptions you already pay each month. For either $7.99 (USD) per month or $59.99 per year, you can get monthly access to "VR's biggest hits, hidden gems, and back-catalog classics" via the new Meta Quest+ service.

    According to a new blog post, Meta says that if you sign up for Quest+ from now through July 31, you...
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  • MultiVersus Shutdown Until 2024

    MultiVersus Shutdown Until 2024

    The "beta" has officially ended.

    As promised back in March, MultiVersus has officially gone offline. This officially marks the end of the "open beta" for MultiVersus, with its actual release not happening until early 2024.

    Many players saw this "open beta" to be the game's full release and never really expected that Warner Bros. Games would just take it offline for such an extended period of time. After all, the game already had a battle pass...
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  • Escape from Tarkov Devs Ban Data Mining

    Escape from Tarkov Devs Ban Data Mining

    There will be a zero-tolerance policy for datamining.

    Data mining video games is really nothing new. It's been happening for years now, decades even. If there is a game, chances are pretty good that someone has attempted to dive deep into the files to uncover unreleased content or plans for future updates. This is especially true for live-service or GAAS titles.

    Escape from Tarkov, the first-person extraction shooter is one such title that is constantly evolving and constantly...
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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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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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