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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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  • WWE Mayhem Announced - New Mobile Wrestling Game

    WWE Mayhem Announced - New Mobile Wrestling Game

    Reliance Games just announced a new free-to-play mobile title is in the works that should appeal to WWE fans. WWE Mayhem is being billed as an "arcade action" game with "over-the-top signature moves enhanced by unlockable content when used in conjunction with items from a forthcoming Mattel action figure line." So it's kind of like a mobile WWE arcade game with amiibo-like support.
    The game will allow players to take control of WWE’s most popular Legends, including Dwayne “The
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  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Launches on Switch November 17

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Launches on Switch November 17

    Bethesda is once again ready to re-release the Game of the Year for the past six years (seriously, it originally came out six years ago). This time, the Nintendo Switch is the target of this ever growing release train. The Switch release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim finally has a set release date and that date is November 17.
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for Nintendo Switch includes all-new gameplay features like motion controls for combat and lockpicking, outfits and gear from The
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  • Meet the Protagonists of the Upcoming Sci-Fi Adventure ECHO

    Meet the Protagonists of the Upcoming Sci-Fi Adventure ECHO

    Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones, The Good Fight) and Nick Boulton (Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice) provide the voices of the main protagonist, En, and London, a sentient starship.

    These two will serve as your two main protagonists in ECHO, an upcoming third-person sci-fi adventure that hits the PC first on September 19 and the PS4 at a later date.
    A character-driven story of introspection and discovery, ECHO thrusts En and London together into an
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  • Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Launch Trailer

    Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Launch Trailer

    Tomorrow, Friday the 15th of September, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider will be released. That means it's time for a launch trailer and some last second promotion for the game. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider will be out on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game is a stand-alone expansion to the Dishonored story and it starts at $29.99 (USD).
    Take on the role of Billie Lurk, once one of Dunwall's most notorious killers-for-hire. Reunited with your old mentor, the legendary
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  • Super Mario Odyssey - Switch Console Bundle, Screenshots, Plus New Gameplay and Story Trailer

    Nintendo showed off a wealth of new footage earlier this evening for Super Mario Odyssey. The Nintendo Direct featured over seven minutes of new gameplay and story details related to the game. Take a look at that alongside some too hot for TV images of a shirtless Mario.

    Apparently that's a big thing.

    Though I must admit, finding out that he waxes did come as a shock.




    The reason why one of the images is v...
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  • Bungie Unlocks New PvP Map After First Destiny 2 Raid is Completed

    Bungie Unlocks New PvP Map After First Destiny 2 Raid is Completed

    Earlier today, Bungie released the first raid for Destiny 2. The Raid, Leviathan, was conquered by the first raid team about five hours after the floodgates were open on both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. As a special bonus, Bungie then unlocked a new Crucible PvP map for everyone after the first team completed the raid. The new map is called Emperor's Respite and you can play on it right now. Unlocking new content for everyone like this is a very neat gesture by Bungie. Though you ...
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  • Nintendo Reveals Upcoming Switch and DS Releases at Latest Nintendo Direct

    Nintendo Reveals Upcoming Switch and DS Releases at Latest Nintendo Direct

    Today, Nintendo's latest Direct showcased a number of new and upcoming Switch, 3DS, and 2DS titles coming in the following weeks and months. The event, which just finished airing a short time ago, showed off games like Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Doom and Wolfenstein 2 for the Switch, and much more.

    Let's see what you missed if you didn't watch the Nintendo Direct yourself, including Mario without a shirt. Something you never knew you probably didn't want...
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  • This Mod Removes Creation Club News from Fallout 4

    This Mod Removes Creation Club News from Fallout 4

    One of the most popular mods for Fallout 4 is one that removes the Creation Club News section from the top right of the game's main menu. It's already been right near the top of the charts for the most popular mod on the Fallout 4 Nexus.

    The mod, entitled "No More Creation Club News" simply removes that news section from appearing. That is it. It doesn't alter your game in any other way. If you want to "stick it to the man" or simply remove something you don't want to see...
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  • Bruce Straley Leaves Naughty Dog

    Bruce Straley Leaves Naughty Dog

    After 18 years of making fantastic games at Naughty Dog as a game director, artist, and designer, Bruce Straley today announced that he is leaving the company. This announcement comes courtesy of a heartfelt farewell letter to Naughty Dog fans.
    This has been the hardest decision of my career. Naughty Dog is home. The Kennel is family. I’ve learned and grown so much from working with this incredible team. But after heading up three extremely demanding projects, and taking some extended
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  • Mortal Kombat Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures Coming

    Mortal Kombat Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures Coming

    If you are one of the many out there that love those hyper-disfigured Funko Pop! vinyl figures, you may want to keep an eye on this latest announcement. The latest game to get the big head, dead eyed treatment is none other than Mortal Kombat. The announced figures include Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, Kitan, Goro, and Raiden. There are some variations among the announced figures including a Hot Topic exclusive Scorpion with flaming skull. Holy crap, Hot Topic is still a thing?! ...
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  • Okami HD Announced for December 12

    Okami HD Announced for December 12

    Okami HD was confirmed this week for a December 12 release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A rumor about an HD version of the game has been circulating around for a little while now, so it's finally good to have some confirmation on this.
    The original game, released to critical and consumer acclaim in 2006, was hailed as one of the most beautiful games ever created, and this latest release with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style is now even more breath-taking as the graphics
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  • Journey Devs Announce Sky; Timed Exclusive on iOS Devices

    Journey Devs Announce Sky; Timed Exclusive on iOS Devices

    thatgamecompany, the studio behind the fantastic Journey, announced a spiritual successor yesterday. The game is called Sky and it will be a timed exclusive for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
    ky has been a few years in the making. After the release of Journey, so many fans wrote to tell us how much they enjoyed playing the game with their spouse, children or loved ones, and asked if we could create a game where they could play together. We wanted as many people to love games, and
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  • First Details on WWE 2K18 MyCareer Mode

    First Details on WWE 2K18 MyCareer Mode

    The first details on the MyCareer mode for WWE 2K18 were revealed today by 2K. This is, as you may have guessed, the mode that includes a variety of story narratives to experience.
    In WWE 2K18, we wanted MyCAREER to focus on a strong story narrative. We felt the addition of backstage could afford us some cool new ways to experience a day in the life of a WWE Superstar. For us to accomplish this, we needed to develop unique and compelling storylines that are no longer shared from Universe
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  • Nintendo Will Again Sell NES Classic and Continue Selling SNES Classic in 2018

    Nintendo revealed a good bit of news today for those who don't want to deal with scalpers. The company said that they will continue to sell the SNES Classic in 2018 in addition to bringing back the NES Classic for those who were unable to purchase a unit from the highly constrained supply.
    In addition, more units of Super NES Classic Edition will ship on its Sept. 29 launch day in the U.S. than were shipped of NES Classic Edition all last year, with subsequent shipments arriving in
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  • Bungie Issues Apology for Including Legendary Gauntlet with White Supremacist Logo in Destiny 2

    Earlier today, Waypoint pointed out that a piece of Legendary gear in Destiny 2 bears a damn close resemblance to the "KEK" logo that has become a very popular symbol for white supremacist in the United States. Specifically, it's the "KEK" logo from the Kekistan flag. Yes, to most sane and rational people that probably sounds incredibly stupid, but it's actually a thing.
    Without going into the long lineage of bullshit memes that are the signs and sigils of modern white supremacy's
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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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