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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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  • Quake Champions Early Access on August 22, Plus DOOM Guy

    Quake Champions Early Access on August 22, Plus DOOM Guy

    We have a couple of nifty news items for you today concerning Quake Champions. First off, the game will enter into Early Access beginning August 22. This will take place on both Steam and the Bethesda.net Launcher.
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  • Point-and-Click Adventure Game Lona: Realm of Colors Hits Kickstarter

    Point-and-Click Adventure Game Lona: Realm of Colors Hits Kickstarter

    A new point and click adventure game, that places less of an emphasis on fetch puzzles and more of a focus on art and narration, has just hit Kickstarter this week. The game is Lona: Realm of Colors and it's aiming for a near $25,000 (USD) Kickstarter goal in order to be funded.
    What happens if you could escape from life difficulties that you can do nothing about? What if you could paint all your troubles away or turn them into magical musical notes? “Lona: Realm of Colors” is
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  • Absolver "Friends & Foes" Trailer Shows Off Online Multiplayer

    Absolver "Friends & Foes" Trailer Shows Off Online Multiplayer

    A new trailer for Absolver shows off the game's online multiplayer functionality. This game, which focuses on melee combat, is being brought to life thanks to Devolver Digital and Sloclap.

    The teams have also revealed some of their post-release content plans for the game, which should begin to roll out about four to eight weeks after launch.
    The core of Absolver’s gameplay is its deep fighting mechanics and online combat. Prospects will enter the plains of Adal alone
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  • PlayStation 4 System Update 5.00 Beta Begins Today; Details Within

    PlayStation 4 System Update 5.00 Beta Begins Today; Details Within

    Sony started to roll out the beta for the upcoming PlayStation 4 5.00 system software update. The update includes, among other things, better family account controls, better notification handling, virtual surround sound on PlayStation VR, and more.

    Let's take a look at the changes offered up by the PlayStation Blog. If you're looking for anything truly exciting in this update such as the ability to change your PSN name or proper backwards compatibility, you're a bit SOL. ...
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  • Crackdown 3 Delayed... Again... This Time Until 2018

    Crackdown 3 Delayed... Again... This Time Until 2018

    Announced back at E3 in 2014, Crackdown 3 is once again hit with a delay. The game initially targeted a release in late 2016. I suppose technically, this is its first "official" delay since it was never given a "firm" release date until earlier this year but still, three years. That's over three years across three different developers no less. Anyway, this latest delay pushes the game to a "Spring 2018" release. This update comes from Microsoft Studios Publishing General Manager, Shannon Lof...
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  • Black Mirror Brings Gothic Horror to PC, PS4, and XB1 in November

    Black Mirror Brings Gothic Horror to PC, PS4, and XB1 in November

    On November 28, THQ Nordic and KING Art Games hopes to scare a few people when it brings the Gothic horror game Black Mirror to the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. So, this is like, based off of the popular Netflix series or something, right? Well...
    The game name may already exist one way or another, and no, we’re not talking about the Netflix series. The first part of the creepy point-and-click series was released in 2004 as “The Black Mirror”, which produced two more spin-offs,
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  • Skaven Confirmed as Fourth Race in Total War: Warhammer II

    Skaven Confirmed as Fourth Race in Total War: Warhammer II

    The Skaven have been confirmed as the fourth race for Total War: Warhammer II.
    Bursting forth from their foetid under-hives, the Skaven have revealed themselves as the fourth playable Race in Total War: Warhammer II. Long thought to be the whispers of madmen and heretics, these skittering Rat-men are shown in an explosive new trailer to be entirely real. Brand Manager, Henry Hankin said “we’re as surprised as you are”. Led by Queek Headtaker and Lord Skrolk, the Skav
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  • Smile for the Camera! New Evil Within 2 Trailer Introduces Stefano, a Twisted Photographer

    A new trailer for The Evil Within 2 introduces the "twisted, deadly photographer" named Stefano Valentini. This lovely chap enjoys taking gruesome photographs of his victims right up to the moment of their death.

    Charming.
    After losing his eye in an explosion during his time as a war photographer, Stefano rapidly descended into madness. His newfound “vision” drove him to become fascinated by the precise instant when death takes a person – that split second in
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  • New Season of Madden NFL Mobile 18 Kicks Off Today

    New Season of Madden NFL Mobile 18 Kicks Off Today

    The new season of Madden Mobile hits a grand slam out of the park today. Mobile players can try to become the "Greatest of all Time" with improvements and updates that have improved stadiums, rosters, uniforms, graphics, and more.
    New features like Welcome to the Greatest Season, will give you access to training drills at Brady Camp with the GOAT himself and even replay his comeback game in Super Bowl LI. With Locker Items you can make upgrades on everything from coaches to cleats,
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  • Call of Duty: WWII "Road to Beta" Details Emerge

    Call of Duty: WWII "Road to Beta" Details Emerge

    The hottest and freshest details on the private multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: WWII came out this week. The beta, which begins on August 25 and only on the PlayStation 4 will include just a sample of the game's multiplayer. It will have three maps, at least three game modes, some degree of level progression, and more.
    First, Divisions replaces the Pick 10 Create-a-Class system, and delivers the fantasy of enlisting in one of five iconic fighting groups in the world’s most brutal
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  • Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Introduces the Art of the Dual-Wield

    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Introduces the Art of the Dual-Wield

    Dual-wielding weapons is a very effective way to kill Nazis. That seems to be the message behind a new developer video for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. The latest video shows off the gameplay doors that open when you are dual-wielding a variety of weapons. We also get a look at just how effective the hatchet is for killing Nazis.
    The Nazis in the sequel to MachineGames’ critically acclaimed game are tougher than ever, with bumped-up returning baddies – including the lumbering
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  • Middle-earth: Shadow of War "Terror Tribe" Trailer

    Middle-earth: Shadow of War "Terror Tribe" Trailer

    A new video for Middle-earth: Shadow of War tries to make you forget that the game has micro-transactions and instead focuses on the Terror Tribe. This is a group of Orcs that specialize in spreading fear throughout Mordor. You know, I did not see that one coming.
    In Shadow of War, Orcs now belong to tribes, which extend their influence stemming from the Overlords ruling the mighty fortresses throughout the open world, providing a rich ecosystem of missions, exploration and a dynamic
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  • XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Propaganda Center Now Available

    XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Propaganda Center Now Available

    If you ever wanted to create your own XCOM themed propaganda, you're in luck. The Propaganda Center for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen came out today on Steam. This free standalone app will give you a sample of the propaganda posters you can create in this upcoming expansion. Sure, they may look awesome but they also provide your squad with morale boosts that do have an affect on gameplay.
    The Propaganda Center gives you access to the Photobooth feature from XCOM 2: War of the Chosen.
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  • Observer Brings Cyberpunk Horror to Consoles and PC Today

    Observer Brings Cyberpunk Horror to Consoles and PC Today

    Last month, we passed along word of an upcoming cyberpunk horror title called Observer (stylized as >observer_). It largely flew under the radar until today when the game was released by developer Bloober Team (Layers of Fear) and publisher Aspyr.
    Story >observer_ introduces players to a frightening concept: How would it feel if your fears could be weaponized against you? Det. Daniel Lazarski is an “Observer”; part of a corporate-funded, specialized police unit with full legal
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  • Free EVE: Valkyrie Expansion "Warzone" Announced

    Free EVE: Valkyrie Expansion "Warzone" Announced

    A free expansion for EVE: Valkyrie was announced today that will bring VR content to non-VR players. EVE: Valkyrie - Warzone takes the first-person spaceship shooting onto a flat monitor or HDTV near you on the PS4 and PC come September 26, 2017.

    This expansion will be free to everyone that owns the base game. Those who are new to the series can purchase EVE: Valkyrie - Warzone for $29.99 (USD) at release.
    EVE: Valkyrie - Warzone introduces a next-generation fleet of
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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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