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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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  • Review: Destiny 2 (PC)

    Review: Destiny 2 (PC)


    Like the first game, we're left wanting more.

    When Destiny first launched in late 2014, it was something special, almost magical. Bungie and Activision created a new franchise that let players explore parts of our Solar System from their couches, forge new friendships, take down massive enemies, and feel akin to comic book superheroes. However, that game was not without its faults. At launch, the game lacked much in the way of in-game story, opting instead to send the...
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  • Some IGN Employees Refuse to Work Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

    Some IGN Employees Refuse to Work Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

    This past Friday, former IGN editor (current GameSpot editor) Kallie Plagge revealed that she felt sexually harassed during her time working at IGN. Specifically, she says that was harassed back in 2016 by then editor Vince Ingenito. Not only was she harassed but she says that one other employee was also harassed.

    Plagge's lengthy statement said that the harassment included "uncomfortable compliments" along with "manipulative and abusive comments." She says that Ingenito also...
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  • Black Desert Online Kamasylvia Part II Launching November 15

    Black Desert Online Kamasylvia Part II Launching November 15

    The second part of the Kamasylvia expansion for Black Desert Online will be out in just two short days on November 15. This second part includes new lands to explore, plus new bosses, plus new story missions.
    The content unfolds while players complete over 100 story-driven quests in the newly opened area. Adventurers will be able to explore the vast open fields and dense forests that surround Grána, the capital city of Kamasylvia, where NPCs sell the latest wares and where players
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  • Dead Cells Update Adding Tons of New Content Tomorrow

    Dead Cells Update Adding Tons of New Content Tomorrow

    Motion Twin, the studio behind Dead Cells, announced today that there will be a massive content update for the game that is slated to drop tomorrow, November 14. This update changes the tier system, adds in two new biomes to play through, UI changes, changes to boss locations, new items, and even the addition of new enemies.

    The full list of changes can be found on the patch notes page. The highlights of the update can be found below.
    First off, the old tier system
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  • Hero Unlock Prices Reduced 75% for Star Wars Battlefront II

    Hero Unlock Prices Reduced 75% for Star Wars Battlefront II

    EA and DICE have taken quite the blow these past few weeks when it comes to Star Wars Battlefront II. The latest being a huge backlash on the remarks that it takes nearly 40 hours of gameplay just to unlock one new hero in the game.

    Today, it seems like the backlash reached its boiling point and it has prompted executive producer of DICE, John Wasilczyk, to announce a huge 75% reduction in the amount of credits players will need to earn to unlock their favorite Battlefront...
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  • Super Daryl Deluxe Brings "RPGvania" Style Gameplay to PS4 and PC Spring 2018

    Come Spring 2018, PlayStation 4 owners will get to play an "RPGvania" style game called Super Daryl Deluxe. In addition to being part RPG and apparently part Metroidvania-esque, Super Daryl Deluxe does feature "brawler-style combat and hand-drawn comic aesthetic" from Dan & Gary Games.
    The awkward, unlikely-as-heck protagonist Daryl Whitelaw is new to Water Falls High School. It's a perfectly normal multidimensional high school where each classroom is an alternate world based on the
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  • Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Post-Release Content Roadmap

    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Post-Release Content Roadmap

    A visual roadmap of the planned post-release content coming to Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus came out today courtesy of Bethesda. If you hate looking at pictures and would rather read, I have that ready for you too.

    Either way, you're going to find out what's in store for Wolfenstein II, so you better like it.
    Episode Zero
    Included with pre-order or Season Pass. Available now.
    Episode Zero introduces players to Joseph Stallion, Jessica Valiant and Geral
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  • Final Fantasy XV Noctis Joining Tekken 7 Roster

    Final Fantasy XV Noctis Joining Tekken 7 Roster

    Square Enix and Bandai Namco are teaming up to add Noctis from Final Fantasy XV to the Tekken 7 roster. I had to read this headline like five times to make sure I was reading it correctly. What even are video games anymore?

    Yep, Noctis Lucis Caelum will join the likes of Yoshimitsu, Jack 7, and all the other Tekken 7 fighters come Spring 2018. A reveal trailer was released that shows off Noctis in action.

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  • Top Ten Gaming Websites

    Top Ten Gaming Websites

    The introduction of the online platform caused the integration of new cultures in our lives, one of them being online gaming. In the yesteryears, one had to visit an arcade store or brick and mortar casino to indulge in their favorite games. Today, a person only needs to go online and enjoy these games such as Bet365 roulette while on the go or at their home. This indulgent can be enjoyed on desktop PCs and mobile devices alike. In this article, we will enumerate ten of the best websites...
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  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Coming to Injustice 2

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Coming to Injustice 2

    The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) will be added to Injustice 2 as part of the upcoming Fighter Pack #3. This pack includes all four Turtles plus DC characters The Atom and Enchantress. Of course, these additional characters are also a part of the Ultimate Edition of Injustice 2 and the Ultimate Pack. The characters can be purchased separately at a later date. The PC release of Injustice 2 is slated to arrive on November 14. I'm not exactly sure when this Fighter Pack is getting ...
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  • The Sims 4 Now Has Cats and Dogs Plus The Sims 4 Coming to Consoles November 17

    It's a two for one special today with The Sims 4. First up, EA and Maxis announced that The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack is now available for the PC and Mac. In addition, we have word that The Sims 4 is coming to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 17.
    With The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs, players can design their perfect pet with unique features and personalities, while discovering new activities to enjoy in the charming coastal shores of Brindleton Bay. "We know how much th
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  • Need for Speed Payback is Out Now

    Need for Speed Payback is Out Now

    Need for Speed Payback is now available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin. The latest offering promises to deliver "deeper customization" and a "diverse open world" with "blockbuster action moments never-before seen in the franchise." Get ready for an "edge-of-your-seat experience" that will have you "living out (your) ultimate driving fantasy." Ok.
    Set in the gambler’s paradise of Fortune Valley, players can drive as three different characters: Tyler, the racer,
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  • Doom Available Now for Nintendo Switch

    Doom Available Now for Nintendo Switch

    The Nintendo Switch version of Doom is now available from Bethesda Softworks. The game is full priced at $59.99 (USD) and includes everything from the other versions of the game that have graced the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 platforms.
    “We’re excited to welcome Nintendo fans back to the world of DOOM,” said Marty Stratton, executive producer at id Software. “This game is all about powerful guns, crazy demons, and fast, relentless gameplay, which we think Switch players
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  • EA to Acquire Respawn Entertainment for Upwards of $455 Million

    EA to Acquire Respawn Entertainment for Upwards of $455 Million

    Electronic Arts announced today that they will acquire Respawn Entertainment for upwards of $455 million. The Titanfall developer will be picked up for $315 million in cash and stock with a potential bonus of $140 million.
    "We've seen firsthand the world-class caliber of Respawn as a development studio with incredible vision, deep talent and an inspiring creative mindset," said Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts. "Our longtime partnership is grounded in a shared desire to push
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  • New Screenshots Released for PUBG's Upcoming Desert Map

    New Screenshots Released for PUBG's Upcoming Desert Map

    PlayerUnknown released some brand new screenshots today for the upcoming desert map coming to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. The shots are from a work in progress version of the map but it seems to be shaping up quite nicely.

    As of right now, there is no set release date on when the new map will be added to the game.

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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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    Skull and Bones
    100.00%
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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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