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Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
 

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...
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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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  • Jungle Inferno Content Update Announced for Team Fortress 2

    Jungle Inferno Content Update Announced for Team Fortress 2

    Valve decided that they were tired of being mocked for not developing anything and have decided to do something about it. So, they put together a new "Jungle Inferno" content update for Team Fortress 2! Of the six new maps that have been announced for this update (so far), Valve created one of them!

    That map is called Mercenary Park.
    After a decade of dustbowls and gravel pits, it’s time to pack your snorkel, find your flip-flops, and endure a series of painful yellow
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  • Review: Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire (PC)

    Review: Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire (PC)

    This is Guild Wars at its absolute best.

    Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire is the best that the Guild Wars franchise has ever been. ArenaNet has done an absolutely stellar job here. The visuals are fantastic. The already solid graphics and colorful spells complemented by gorgeous vistas throughout a number of varied and richly detailed environments. The story is thoroughly engaging from start to finish. Any reservations about the additions of mounts into the franchise should be tossed...
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  • Destiny 2 PC Launch Trailer

    Destiny 2 PC Launch Trailer

    You've seen the Destiny 2 launch trailer. Now, get ready for the exciting sequel: The Destiny 2 PC launch trailer.

    Destiny 2 will be out on the PC on October 24.

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  • New Screens and Trailer for End of Zoe and Not a Hero for Resident Evil 7 DLCs

    Capcom released some hot new media today for the upcoming Resident Evil 7 DLCs: End of Zoe and Not a Hero. We're talking about new screenshots and a new "Tape" that focuses on Redfield.
    The trailer and screens introduce some new glimpses into End of Zoe, featuring a mysterious outdoorsman named Joe who lives along the bank of the marshes and has a chance encounter with Zoe that sets both their fates in motion. The new assets also showcase the free Not a Hero DLC, featuring the return
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  • First Details, Screens, and Video for Battlefield 1: Turning Tides DLC

    First Details, Screens, and Video for Battlefield 1: Turning Tides DLC

    DICE and EA started to share some of the first details on the Turning Tides DLC coming soon to Battlefield 1. We're looking at four new maps spread out across a two month release window, the addition of the Royal Marines, six new weapons, and more. A bulk of this new content will be added in December.
    COMING IN DECEMBER NEW MAP: CAPE HELLES Storm the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula with the British forces or defend the Ottoman Empire’s fortifications. Master the land, air,
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  • Naughty Dog Finds No Evidence of Sexual Harassment Allegations from David Ballard

    Over the weekend, a former Naughty Dog employee, David Ballard, claims that he was sexually harassed while employed with the Uncharted studio. He also stated that after bringing the harassment up with his employers he was let go and offered $20,000 to keep quiet about the situation.

    Earlier today, Naughty Dog issued a statement in response to these allegations.
    We have recently read on social media that an ex-employee of Naughty Dog, Dave Ballard, claims he was sexually
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  • Former Naughty Dog Employee, David Ballard, Claims He was Sexually Harassed by Lead in 2015

    David Ballard was an environmental artist and level designer throughout most of the Uncharted series in addition to The Last of Us. I say "was" because Ballard parted ways from Naughty Dog in 2016, though it seems as though he did not leave on friendly terms. He says he was fired from Naughty Dog after suffering a mental breakdown in early 2016 as a result of being "sexually harassed at Naughty Dog by a lead" in late 2015. He states that Sony tried to buy his silence about what happen...
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  • Game Releases for Friday the 13th - WWE 2K18, The Evil Within 2, and More

    Game Releases for Friday the 13th - WWE 2K18, The Evil Within 2, and More

    We have some spooky and not-so-spooky game and DLC releases for you today. Who knows though, maybe it's all spooky to you depending on your definition of "scary." Today, WWE 2K18 was released alongside The Evil Within 2. Also released today is Crytek announcing an Early Access release of Hunt: Showdown and an open alpha for a multiplayer brawl-shooter called Aftercharge.

    WWE 2K18
    WWE 2K18 feature highlights include:
    • Extensive Roster: Featuring nearly 200 playable WWE and
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  • Cuphead Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold

    Cuphead Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold

    StudioMDHR had some great news to pass along today. Their game, Cuphead, has surpassed 1 million units sold. The game, which released only a couple of weeks back on September 29, is out only on the Xbox One and Windows.
    Hello friends! Cuphead has only been out for two weeks and we never could have dreamed of the reception we’ve received from our amazing fans! Today, we wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support and we’re excited to share that Cuphead
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  • Humble Bundle Acquired by IGN

    Humble Bundle Acquired by IGN

    IGN announced today that they have acquired Humble Bundle. Talk about out of left field, eh?

    Humble, as you may not know, often sells "bundles" of games for a pay-what-you-want price. Obviously, the more you play the more you will get on most bundles. Humble also expanded to publishing games, running a game subscription service, and they operate a more traditional online storefront like Steam or GOG. IGN says that this acquisition will allow Humble to continue operating i...
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  • Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 Launches October 19

    Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 Launches October 19

    Life is Strange: Before the Storm continues its episodic journey on October 19. On that date the second episode, Brave New World, will be released for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.
    The new ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 Trailer’ sets the scene for the events of Episode 2: Brave New World, showcasing some new characters and environments alongside others that are making a return from the first game. As Chloe and Rachel’s family life continues to
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  • Dragon Age Director Mike Laidlaw Leaves BioWare

    Dragon Age Director Mike Laidlaw Leaves BioWare

    Mike Laidlaw, the Creative Director for the Dragon Age series, announced today that he is leaving BioWare. Laidlaw has spent 14 years with the company, offering his talents to games and franchises that include Jade Empire and, of course, Dragon Age.

    As for the next Dragon Age game? Well, things aren't looking too great. The last official word was that the game was in some very early stages of development. With Laidlaw parting ways, the future of the franchise comes into ...
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