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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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  • Sine Mora EX Now Available on PC and Consoles

    Sine Mora EX Now Available on PC and Consoles

    An extended ("EX") cut of the original Sine Mora is now available. Sine Mora EX can be yours on the PC, XB1, and PS4 starting today. Switch owners will get it later this Summer. Retail options for the game are available but only for the console releases.
    About Sine Mora EX Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora is a gorgeous shoot
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  • Starfire from Teen Titans Added to Injustice 2 Roster Today

    Starfire from Teen Titans Added to Injustice 2 Roster Today

    WBIE and DC Entertainment are thrilled to announce that Starfire from the Teen Titans has been added to the Injustice 2 roster today. Those who don't own just the base version of the game will get to play as her.
    As the next Queen of Tamaran, Princess Koriand’r found herself the victim of her fratricidal sister's vengeful plot that resulted in their planet being conquered. Now a royal exile on Earth, Koriand’r uses her ability to absorb and convert ultraviolet energy as Starf
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  • World of NieR: Automata Comes to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

    World of NieR: Automata Comes to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

    The world of NieR: Automata will be included in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius beginning this Friday, August 11.
    Through August 24, characters from the hit action RPG, including 2B, 9S, 21O, and Adam transform into pixel art and join the ever-growing cast of units in the free-to-play app. Additionally, A2 and Eve enter the world of FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS as two new global exclusive characters. During this limited time event, players will face off against waves of machines and familiar
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  • Final Fantasy XIV Surpasses 10 Million Players

    Final Fantasy XIV Surpasses 10 Million Players

    Final Fantasy XIV seems to be doing quite well for itself still. Square Enix said today that the MMORPG has surpassed 10 million players from around the world. Well, to be specific they do note that it's 10 million cumulative players and that that number does include those who have played a free trial. Still though, it's a big number.
    Today’s announcement follows the release of the most recent expansion, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood™, which expands in-game content with two new
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  • Spotify Comes to Xbox One

    Spotify Comes to Xbox One

    Spotify is now available on the Xbox One. Just like the integration on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One users will be able to stream music in the background while playing their favorite games. The Spotify app on mobile devices will allow you to change songs and adjust a variety of settings for the Xbox One playback without having to leave your game.
    Features include: • Play music in the background while gaming. • Browse playlists from different genres and moods. Or check out new rel
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  • Review: Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (Mobile/3DS)

    Riddle me this.
    The last Professor Layton game I played was, I believe, the very first one to ever come out for the Nintendo DS. It was Professor Layton and the Curious Village and it came out back in 2007. I may have played or owned Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box but I honestly cannot remember for sure. This is all really beside the point. What I can say with certainty here is that Professor Layton and the Curious Village seemed to offer a splendid blend of new ideas, lovable...
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  • New Xbox One Update Allows for Home Customization

    New Xbox One Update Allows for Home Customization

    Xbox One users are now testing out the beta for the latest update to the Xbox One user interface. This update brings about more Fluent Design principles to the Xbox One experience. It is also the update that allows you to customize your Home.
    Customize Your Home: The first thing Insiders will notice is the new Home on Xbox One. This update is all about personalization; we’re putting the control in your hands, so that you can decide what to see when you turn on your console. The
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  • Hang Ten with New Surf World Series Demo

    Hang Ten with New Surf World Series Demo

    Whoa dude, there's a demo out today for Surf World Series. That's right, there is a new surfing game. The release date for the full game is August 29 for PS4 and XB1, and August 30 on the PC.
    Surf World Series celebrates the thrill of pure arcade-style surfing, where players will be able to: • Ride monster waves at 5 of the world’s most iconic shorelines, from the infamous Bell’s Beach, Australia, to the extreme waves at Waimea Bay, Hawaii. • Become masters of the waves, lea
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  • Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds Releases November 7

    Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds Releases November 7

    We learned today that Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds expansion will be released on November 7. This is the latest word from Jeroen Roding, the Community Manager at Guerrilla.
    Back in June, we announced an expansion for Horizon Zero Dawn called The Frozen Wilds. Set in icy territories to the north, this new chapter of Aloy’s journey adds a new area to explore, new mysteries to uncover and new, highly lethal machines to take on. Today, we’re happy to share that the release
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  • Agents of Mayhem "Agent Swap" Trailer

    Agents of Mayhem "Agent Swap" Trailer

    It's Monday, which means it's time for another Agents of Mayhem media drop. Today's release is a trailer that shows how you swap between the various Agents while you're playing.

    Here we have Lead Designer Ryan McCabe explaining the character swap mechanic in the game.


    Agents of Mayhem will be out on August 15 for the PC, PS4, and XB1....
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  • IGN First Has 18 Minutes of Assassin's Creed Origins Gameplay

    IGN First Has 18 Minutes of Assassin's Creed Origins Gameplay

    If you don't regularly check out IGN First, you may have missed their 18 minutes of gameplay footage from Assassin's Creed Origins. The video, which went up just a short time ago today was taken from the Xbox One X version and is available for viewing in 4K.
    We go hands-on with a brand new Assassin's Creed Origins side quest and speak with Game Director Ash Ismail about all the changes coming to the series.
    Assassin's Creed Origins is slated for release on October 27 for the PC,...
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  • Did You Know: Mario is in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

    Did You Know: Mario is in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

    In case you were unaware, Mario is in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Weird, right? Apparently Ubisoft really wants to make this fact known to the world because they have released a Mario focused trailer for the upcoming Switch title.

    All joking aside, this new video for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle shows off Mario's leadership abilities and his powers. It's definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in this game at all.
    Discover and unleash Mario’s
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  • Dota 2's The International 7 is Now Under Way

    Dota 2's The International 7 is Now Under Way

    The seventh annual International Dota 2 Championship is now underway. The International 7 has brought together 16 of the world's best Dota 2 teams from all around the world (travel ban permitting) to compete for a shot at the record-breaking $23 million prize pool.

    You have tons of avenues to watch The International 7 including live via the desktop client, on television, through your web browser, directly through Twitch, on YouTube, at your local pubs, and even in VR. At pubs?...
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  • Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath Expansion Adds Six New Acts Today

    Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath Expansion Adds Six New Acts Today

    A massive update for Path of Exile was released today. The Fall of Oriath provides an additional six new acts to the game and, just like all previous updates, is totally free to players.

    Today's release is several GB in size and in addition to these new acts, also includes a lot of new features....
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  • Rainbow Six Siege Hits 20 Million Players

    Rainbow Six Siege Hits 20 Million Players

    A brief tweet from the official Rainbow Six Siege Twitter account notes that the game has hit 20 million players. That's quite the impressive feat, especially given the game's somewhat shaky start....
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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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