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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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  • Terry Crews REALLY Wants You to Get Excited for Crackdown 3; Release Date Announced

    First off, Crackdown 3 is still coming. I'm serious! Stop laughing. In fact they announced a release date for the Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive title. That date is November 7, 2017. I SAID STOP LAUGHING!

    Anyway, Terry Crews is awesome. He's also really excited about a lot of things. One of those things seems to be Crackdown 3 because this new trailer features Crews at his best. Oh, he's also in the game.
    Starring Terry Crews as Commander Jaxon, "Crackdown 3" brings
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  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps Announced for Xbox and Windows 10

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps Announced for Xbox and Windows 10

    The critically acclaimed Ori and the Blind Forest has a sequel in development for the Xbox One and Windows 10. Ori and the Will of the Wisps features an all-new story for fans to sink their teeth into.
    From the creators of the multi-award-winning "Ori and the Blind Forest" comes the highly anticipated sequel, "Ori and the Will of the Wisps." Embark on an all-new adventure to discover the mysteries beyond the forest of Nibel, uncover the hidden truths of those lost and unravel Ori's
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  • Metro: Exodus Revealed in Surprise Announcement

    Metro: Exodus Revealed in Surprise Announcement

    Get ready to have your socks blown off because there is a new Metro game in development. Shocking, right? I know! Metro: Exodus was given a world premiere today during Microsoft's E3 conference.
    "Metro Exodus" is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Flee the shattered ruins of dead Moscow and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey
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  • Climb a Pyramid and Become a Bird in Assassin's Creed Origins

    Climb a Pyramid and Become a Bird in Assassin's Creed Origins

    Another E3 premiere showed up today at the Microsoft stream. This one is for Assassin's Creed Origins. It has at least one pyramid, some sand, lots of violence, and you can take control of a drone bird!
    Journey into Ancient Egypt, the most mysterious place in history, during a crucial period that will shape the world. Discover the secrets behind the Great Pyramids, forgotten myths, the last pharaohs, and the origin story of the Assassin's Brotherhood. For the past four years, the
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  • The Artful Escape Announced for Xbox One

    The Artful Escape Announced for Xbox One

    Imagine if you took drugs, but the drugs you took took drugs themselves before you took them. You now have The Artful Escape. This game is a "console launch exclusive" on the Xbox, which means it's probably also on other platforms after a set time. Again, "exclusive" has lost all meaning thanks to the Microsoft conference.
    "The Artful Escape of Francis Vendetti" is a video game about great expectations, famous folk singers, lingering shadows, space gods, hallucinogens, individuality,
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  • Black Desert Online Coming to Xbox One X in 4K

    Black Desert Online Coming to Xbox One X in 4K

    Black Desert Online takes a lot of power to run well at high resolutions and high graphical settings on the PC. It's a gorgeous game and, until now, it has only been on PC. Today, it was announced that Black Desert is coming to the Xbox One X with 4K support.
    "Black Desert" is a sandbox-oriented MMO featuring next-gen graphics, full-action combat and an immense, seamless world full of adventure and danger. Travel through the lands in search of treasure and adventure or become one
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  • Minecraft Goes 4K, Updated Textures, and Crossplay

    Minecraft Goes 4K, Updated Textures, and Crossplay

    Microsoft and Mojang revealed some interesting updates coming to Minecraft later this year. The big ones are the fact that it's getting a 4K update for the Xbox One X. It will also have an updated texture pack. Perhaps the biggest news here is that they will have servers and allow crossplay between devices starting this Summer. Yep, players will be able to play together regardless of platform. They say that you and your friends will be able to play if you are on mobile, Windows 10, VR, "an...
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  • State of Decay 2 is Still in Development; New E3 2017 Trailer

    State of Decay 2 is Still in Development; New E3 2017 Trailer

    Many people, including myself, forgot that State of Decay 2 was still even a thing. Well, Microsoft made sure to remind everybody that it still exists and it's still coming with a fresh E3 2017 trailer. Like the first game, base growth is still very much a key gameplay aspect here. It also continues the idea that if your character dies, they are dead for good and you must continue as another survivor. This one is a firm Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive. It is slated to be release...
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  • New Gameplay Footage for BioWare's Anthem

    New Gameplay Footage for BioWare's Anthem

    True to their promise yesterday during EA Play, BioWare did indeed show off a longer trailer for Anthem during Microsoft's conference. We're talking about gameplay complete with fake voice chatter. Fake voice comms aside, this game is looking very pretty.

    BioWare has also confirmed that while they show off co-op focused gameplay, you will be able to complete the game either with a group or completely solo.
    Today, Electronic Arts Inc. gave the world its first look at
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  • Code Vein Coming to PC, PS4, and XB1 in 2018

    Code Vein Coming to PC, PS4, and XB1 in 2018

    The action-RPG Code Vein is confirmed to have a general "2018" release date on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Bandai Namco confirmed this news today during Microsoft's E3 conference.
    In the not too distant future, a mysterious disaster has brought collapse to the world as we know it. Towering skyscrapers, once symbols of prosperity, are now lifeless graves of humanity’s past pierced by the Thorns of Judgment. At the center of the destruction lies a hidden society of Revenants
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  • Life is Strange: Before the Storm Announced; Releasing August 31

    Life is Strange: Before the Storm Announced; Releasing August 31

    Square Enix confirmed the rumor today by announcing there is indeed a prequel coming to Life is Strange. It's called Life is Strange: Before the Storm and will be a three episode series that releases starting August 31 on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Deck Nine Games is the studio behind this prequel. Dontnod is still working on a full sequel to the original game.
    LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM is set in Arcadia Bay, three years before the events of the first game in the
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  • Dragon Ball FighterZ Announced for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

    Dragon Ball FighterZ Announced for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC

    Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball FighterZ today for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (via Steam). You're looking at 2D fighting gameplay set in the Dragon Ball universe. It will be released in "early 2018."
    DRAGON BALL FighterZ, developed by Arc System Works, one of the most celebrated developers of classic 2D fighting titles, delivers an explosive, action-packed game that combines classic 2D fighting visuals with advanced 3D character models that look and feel as if they are
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  • The Darwin Project Announced for Xbox One and PC

    The Darwin Project Announced for Xbox One and PC

    The Darwin Project really tried to push itself as a new and upcoming esports title for the Xbox One. I mean, they had a guy yelling out play-by-play on the stage today during Microsoft's E3 conference, so you know they mean it. Developer Scavengers Studio revealed this new battle royale game today and here's what they passed along to us.
    The team also shared new information about the Show Director mode, which allows a player to oversee the match and use special commands to create
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  • Deep Rock Galactic Announced for Xbox (and PC)

    Deep Rock Galactic Announced for Xbox (and PC)

    Deep Rock Galactic combines that age old, tried and true combination of dwarves and mining. There's also some combat. Announced today as an Xbox One "console launch exclusive" (meaning it's also coming to other platforms), Deep Rock Galactic tasks players with cooperating in order to shoot and dig their way to victory.

    Also, it has an amazing soundtrack.
    In "Deep Rock Galactic," join a team of badass space dwarves in this stylish co-op first-person shooter for one to
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  • It's Chicken Dinner Time: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Coming to Xbox One (and PS4)

    Probably the best "battle royale" style game I've ever played (which is maybe saying a lot since I absolutely hated that genre until PUBG) is coming to the Xbox One. That's right PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will be hitting the Xbox One. It's also coming to other consoles *cough*PS4*cough* but it's a "console launch exclusive" first on the Xbox.
    "PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS" is a tactical, last-man-standing shooter being developed with community feedback where players must fight
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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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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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