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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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  • PlayStation 3 No Longer in Production in Japan

    PlayStation 3 No Longer in Production in Japan

    The official Japanese PlayStation website revealed this week that the PlayStation 3 is no longer in production in Japan.

    The page lists the 500GB model as having "completed" its shipments. The 500GB model was the last remaining PS3 model that was still in production in Japan....
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  • Red Hood Joining Injustice 2

    Red Hood Joining Injustice 2

    WBIE and NetherRealm Studios showed off the first gameplay reveal for Red Hood and his upcoming addition to Injustice 2.
    Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today revealed the first gameplay for the next character to be released for its critically acclaimed Injustice 2: Red Hood, AKA Jason Todd. Players can see Batman’s second protégé "Robin" turned vigilante in action today in a new trailer. Red Hood will be the first character in Fighter Pack #1 to be
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  • Golf Story for Switch is Part Golf and Part RPG

    Golf Story for Switch is Part Golf and Part RPG

    The Switch will soon get a new golf focused RPG that blends elements of Harvest Moon with golfing. It's called Golf Story and it's being developed by Sidebar Games.
    Sidebar Games is excited to announce Golf Story for Nintendo Switch™. Play the story of a golfer, forced to give up all that he holds dear for one final shot at accomplishing his dream. But all is not so simple in the world of golf. To best today's players you have to be able to keep up with them not just on the cour
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  • Far Cry 5 Reveal Trailers and Gameplay Details

    Far Cry 5 Reveal Trailers and Gameplay Details

    Ubisoft released a number of new videos today for Far Cry 5. There is a general trailer, a "details" trailer from the developers, and various character trailers. We also brought over some of the new gameplay and story details courtesy of Gamespot. Far Cry 5 takes place in the fictional area of Hope County, Montana. Players can create their own character, a junior deputy, who then sets out to take out the Eden's Gate cult. Other characters you will encounter are Pastor Jerome, Mary May, a...
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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack Coming Next Week

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack Coming Next Week

    A new blog post from the Call of Duty site says that a 30-day free trial of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 DLC will be released on May 30.

    Yes, a free trial for DLC. DLC for a game that came out a year and a half ago. This might be the first time that only the DLC for a game was given out as a free trial before.
    Next week, starting on Tuesday, May 30 at 10am/PDT, we’re kicking off the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack for PC, a 30-day free trial
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  • Rime Launch Trailer and 4K Screenshots

    Rime Launch Trailer and 4K Screenshots

    You're about to get hit with a heavy dose of Rime media right now. Hold onto your butts!
    Experienced through the eyes of a young boy shipwrecked alone on a mysterious island, RiME delivers an emotional journey of exploration and discovery. The game takes inspiration from a variety of sources, including literature like The Little Prince, the films of Studio Ghibli and Ray Harryhausen, the art of Joaquín Sorolla, and the gorgeous terrain of the Mediterranean coast. Players will encounter
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  • Earth Defense Forces 5 English Trailer

    Earth Defense Forces 5 English Trailer

    A new English dub trailer for Earth Defense Forces 5 came out today from D3 Publisher.
    Humanity, rise up and oppose your fate! In 2013, 7 years after EARTH DEFENSE FORCES 3, the long-awaited sequel EARTH DEFENSE FORCES 4 arrived on the scene bringing the ultimate in despair and exhilaration. In 2015, new missions were added and the game took the battle to the PS4 with more content and intensity than ever before as EARTH DEFENSE FORCES 4.1 THE SHADOW OF NEW DESPAIR. Now, in 201
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  • Rockstar Unveils Massive New Gunrunning Update for GTA Online

    Rockstar Unveils Massive New Gunrunning Update for GTA Online

    Next month (that would be in June), Rockstar Games will push out the Gunrunning update for GTA Online. This beefy update adds in underground headquarters, hidden away by a variety of hatches spread out around Blaine County. These headquarters can then be filled with a variety of "military grasde vehicles and weapons."

    We're talking about "massive" new Mobile Operation Centers, vehicles with all sorts of crazy vehicles, bunkers, target practice areas, and more.
    While
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  • Microsoft Rebrands Beam Streaming Service as Mixer

    Microsoft Rebrands Beam Streaming Service as Mixer

    Earlier today, Microsoft pulled the plug on the name "Beam" and unleashed "Mixer" onto the world. Their streaming service, a Twitch competitor if you will, has undergone a total rebranding today in addition to receiving some new features.

    Matt Salsamendi, co-founder of Mixer and the engineering lead, explained why the team decided to go with the new name.
    Why the name change? This was a tough decision, and not one that we made lightly. But, it was something that we
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  • Superhot VR Released on Vive Today

    Superhot VR Released on Vive Today

    Superhot VR is now available for the HTC Vive after having spent a bit of time as an Oculus VR exclusive. Superhot VR can be yours for $19.99 (USD) when purchased through Steam. Oh, and you will obviously need to have a VR headset to play it.
    SUPERHOT VR for VIVE comes complete with the recent FOREVER update, expanding the experience even further with new modes, challenges, and endgame content. Early-adopters save 20% with a launch week discount, with the option of bundling the original
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  • Netflix Castlevania Animated Series Debut Trailer Looks Great

    Netflix Castlevania Animated Series Debut Trailer Looks Great

    Netflix recently released the debut trailer for their upcoming animated series based on the Castlevania. Now, hold on, it's really not as bad as you're probably thinking! It actually looks quite good. Check out the story synopsis below along with the debut trailer.
    Inspired by the classic video game series, Castlevania is a dark medieval fantasy following the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula
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  • Far Cry 5 Antagonist Reveal is Pissing Off Racist Rednecks

    Far Cry 5 Antagonist Reveal is Pissing Off Racist Rednecks

    Earlier today, Ubisoft revealed the first piece of keyart for Far Cry 5. It features a redneck looking family gathered around the table in a scene similar to da Vinci's Last Supper. The crew is full of beards, guns, knives, and plenty of religious overtones. The table is covered with a take on the American flag that seems to feature Iron Crosses instead of the typical stars.

    The reveal seems to be pissing off a lot of of white, intolerant, Christian Americans (via ...
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  • Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Hits Android Today

    Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Hits Android Today

    Android users can now download and play Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies.
    The fifth chapter in the series sees the return of courtroom hero Phoenix Wright. Set eight years since his last appearance in the courts, the first case in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies sees the action start in badly damaged courthouse. It’s down to Phoenix Wright and his team at the Wright Anything Agency to discover the cause of the destruction. Players will have to battle
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  • GWENT: The Witcher Card Game Public Beta Now Available

    GWENT: The Witcher Card Game Public Beta Now Available

    The public beta for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game is now available to play. This public beta is open to everyone on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. PC users can head on over to the GWENT website to download and start playing while console users can hit up their respective digital stores to get going.
    “Public Beta is an important step towards GWENT’s final release,” said Marcin Iwiński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT RED. “We’re opening the gates to everyone who wanted to
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  • Black Desert Online is Now Available on Steam

    Black Desert Online is Now Available on Steam

    The fairly popular MMORPG, Black Desert Online, has finally made its way to Steam after being a stand-alone product for so long. Kakao Games and PearlAbyss are offering the game up for a fairly substantial 40% off for those that purchase between now and May 31 at 1PM (ET).

    I'll give you a rundown of the special events that are going on to celebrate the release of the game through Steam.
    To celebrate Black Desert Online’s Steam launch, the community team has prepared
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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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