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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 Re-released on GOG Without Licensed Music

    Mafia Re-released on GOG Without Licensed Music

    The original Mafia was just re-released through GOG.com today. This is apparently a part of the 15th anniversary of the franchise. Honestly, this is the first I've even heard that it's the 15th anniversary of the franchise, so I have no idea if there was anything else or if anything else is still planned.

    Mafia is just $14.99 (USD) through GOG.com. It should be noted here that the licensed tracks that were a part of the game's original release are not include in this version...
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  • Star Wars Battlefront II Single Player Story Trailer

    Star Wars Battlefront II Single Player Story Trailer

    Earlier, EA and DICE released a new single player story focused trailer for Star Wars Battlefront II. I'm talking about the Star Wars Battlefront II that is coming out on November 17, 2017 for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One, not the older Battlefront II.
    With the Emperor dead, can Commander Iden Versio and her allies turn the tide against an energized Rebellion? Just in case you’re not familiar: Star Wars Battlefront II includes an original single player campaign set after Retur
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  • Switch 4.0.0 Update Includes Video Capture, Save Transfers, and More

    Switch 4.0.0 Update Includes Video Capture, Save Transfers, and More

    Nintendo just released the 4.0.0 firmware update for the Nintendo Switch this evening. The highlights of the update include the ability to capture a 30-second long clip of the last moments of gameplay. The update also introduces a way to transfer your user and save data from one system to another. There are a lot of additional pieces in this update including new user icons, the ability to pre-purchase items from the Nintendo eShop, updates to the news feed, and more. ...
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  • Indiana Man Caught Selling Stolen Supply of Call of Duty: WWII

    Indiana Man Caught Selling Stolen Supply of Call of Duty: WWII

    A man from Terre Haute, Indiana has been caught selling a stolen supply of Call of Duty: WWII. He could face felony charges after it was discovered that these stolen copies of the PlayStation 4 version of the game were being sold for $45 (USD) through ebay. Dshaye Towles faces a felony theft charge and a felony charge of "offense against intellectual property," according to reports from the Vigo County prosecutor. Towles was reportedly caught during a traffic stop in Terre Haute. Terr...
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  • Frank West Becomes Street Fighter in Dead Rising 4's Capcom Heroes DLC

    Frank West Becomes Street Fighter in Dead Rising 4's Capcom Heroes DLC

    Capcom released some hot new media today for the upcoming Capcom Heroes DLC hitting Dead Rising 4 on December 5. The latest trailer shows off how Frank can become a number of Street Fighter characters.
    Along with our previously announced characters (and more on the way!) Dead Rising's Frank West will be able to take on the look and abilities of Street Fighter legends Akuma, Cammy, M. Bison, Ryu and Mecha-Zangief!



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  • 4K Remaster of Star Ocean: The Last Hope Hits PS4 and Steam in November

    4K Remaster of Star Ocean: The Last Hope Hits PS4 and Steam in November

    Square Enix announced that the 4K and "Full HD" remaster of Star Ocean: The Last Hope will be released on the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam on November 28, 2017.
    Developed in partnership with tri-Ace, STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE takes place at the beginning of the STAR OCEAN series timeline and is a full HD remaster with added 4K support* and PC keyboard, mouse and controller support. The game takes players on an epic journey across the universe in an immersive, intergalactic story
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  • Kennedy's War Brings Nuclear Tensions to World of Tanks

    Kennedy's War Brings Nuclear Tensions to World of Tanks

    The latest War Stories campaign in World of Tanks has just launched a nuclear threat to players on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. Kennedy's War places players right at the "frontline of annihilation in an alternate history version of the Cuban Missile Crisis."
    The United States and the Soviet Union stand on the brink of war when Soviet forces install nuclear missiles in Cuba to counter a US invasion, creating a nuclear stalemate. Kennedy’s War is the fourth War Story t
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  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Out Early 2018; Pre-orders and Gameplay Trailer Now Available

    Fatshark announced today that Warhammer: Vermintide II is now available for pre-purchase ahead of its release in early 2018. Along with today's announcement comes a handful of new screenshots and a gameplay reveal trailer. Those looking to get it for the PC can save 10% on either the base version or the Collector's Edition through Steam.
    Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and ground breaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. The game introduces
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  • South Park: The Fractured but Whole Out Now

    South Park: The Fractured but Whole Out Now

    South Park: The Fractured but Whole is available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The Ubisoft developed game worked closely with South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker to give you the most authentic South Park experience since South Park: The Stick of Truth.
    In addition to the standard version, South Park: The Fractured But Whole will also be available in three special editions including the Gold Edition, Steelbook Gold Edition and Collector’s Edition. Created, written,
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  • Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Launch Trailer

    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Launch Trailer

    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is slated to be released on October 27 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. The Switch version will be out in 2018. Buckle up, because we have the launch trailer for you right now.
    Memo to the Nazis occupying America in The New Colossus: You messed with the wrong country. With Wolfenstein II releasing next Friday, it’s time to get fired up and fight back. As BJ Blazkowicz, you’ll be rallying the Resistance in order to retake your homela
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  • Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon English Story Trailer

    Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon English Story Trailer

    The moment all your Pokefanatics have been waiting for is here. The English trailer for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon went up earlier today. Both games are out on November 17 for the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS.

    I mean, it's a Pokemon game. I'm not sure there's much else to explain here.

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  • Mario Party: The Top 100 - Game Modes and amiibo Trailer

    Mario Party: The Top 100 - Game Modes and amiibo Trailer

    Nintendo released a fresh trailer today for Mario Party: The Top 100, an upcoming Mario Party-lite title that is nothing but mini-games.
    The fun comes faster than ever with this collection of the top 100 minigames from all ten Mario Party™ series console games. Test your memory, speed, and luck in a variety of multiplayer minigame types. Thanks to the Nintendo 3DS family systems’ Download Play feature, up to four players can join the party on their own game system with just one
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  • Transform Races Available Now in GTA Online

    Transform Races Available Now in GTA Online

    Rockstar released the "next evolution of Stunt Racing in GTA Online" today. They're called Transform Races and they are vehicle races that allow players to instantly switch between land, sea, and air vehicles mid-race. To those of you who have played something like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, you probably have a good idea about how this all works. Today's release includes 15 new Rockstar Created Races with more slated to be added later this Fall. In addition, today's release of ...
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  • EA Shuts Down Dead Space Developer Visceral Games

    EA Shuts Down Dead Space Developer Visceral Games

    EA has added yet another tally to their ever growing wall of studios they have shut down. The latest to fall victim is none other than Visceral Games, the studio behind the Dead Space franchise, Battlefield Hardline, and an upcoming Star Wars game.

    The sad news comes courtesy of a blog posting on the EA website.
    "In its current form, it was shaping up to be a story-based, linear adventure game. Throughout the development process, we have been testing the game concept with players,
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  • The Mad King Returns for Annual Guild Wars 2 Halloween Event

    The Mad King Returns for Annual Guild Wars 2 Halloween Event

    Starting today and running through to November 7, The Shadow of the Mad King event is back for Guild Wars 2. This special Halloween themed event brings back the Mad King's labyrinth, the Clock Tower jumping puzzle, and more.

    As always, this special Halloween content is free to everybody that owns the game. Simply head on over to Lion's Arch to get started with the tricks and treats.
    Beginning October 17, 2017 Shadow of the Mad King, our annual Halloween festival, retur
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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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