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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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  • Star Wars Battlefront II Arrives November 17 - Story Campaign, Space Battles, and More

    EA, DICE, Motive, and Criterion have teamed up for Star Wars Battlefront II. The reveal came earlier today at the Star Wars Celebration where a new trailer for the game was shown for the first time to the public, including an announcement of a November 17 release date.

    Star Wars Battlefront II will include content from the franchise in both its multiplayer and single player campaign. That's right, there is now a single player campaign in the Battlefront series.
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  • Splatoon 2 Out July 21 on Switch

    Splatoon 2 Out July 21 on Switch

    Nintendo Switch owners that didn't get their fill of the meager Splatoon 2 beta periods will have just a little big longer to wait for the full release. Splatoon 2 will be released on the Switch on July 21.
    Salmon Run, a new four-player co-op mode, is coming to Splatoon 2! By teaming up with friends, players can take on a part-time job battling the new Salmonid species, which the Squid Research Lab reports might even be more lethal than the Octarians! When players fall in co-op mode,
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  • Monster Hunter Stories Releasing on 3DS this Fall

    Monster Hunter Stories Releasing on 3DS this Fall

    Capcom announced Monster Hunter Stories for the 3DS is getting a "Fall" release window.
    Ever dreamed of having your own pet Rathalos and that you could hop on its back and fly through the beautiful land of Monster Hunter on fun adventures? Well, this fall you’ll be able to do just that with Monster Hunter Stories, on the Nintendo 3DS! In Monster Hunter Stories you take the role of a rider and get to raise and bond with monsters to take them on turn-based battles against all the dangers
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  • Hey! Pikmin for 3DS Out July 28 in North America and Europe

    Hey! Pikmin for 3DS Out July 28 in North America and Europe

    Hey! Pikmin will be released on the Nintendo 3DS on July 28 in North America and Europe. Believe it or not, this is the first Pikmin game released for the 3DS.
    The first Pikmin game for Nintendo 3DS finds Captain Olimar embarking on an adventure through lush worlds with his trusted Pikmin by his side. In a new type of Pikmin game, players are tasked with throwing all types of different Pikmin using the touch screen to solve puzzles, overcome challenges and defeat enemies through side-scrolling
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  • Get a Free Battlefield 1 Easter Egg Dog Tag

    Get a Free Battlefield 1 Easter Egg Dog Tag

    From now until April 18 at 9AM (UTC), you can earn a free dog tag in Battlefield 1. This Easter Dog Tag is super easy to earn. All you need to do is join up with your friends in a party and win one match.

    That's it.

    On April 19th, if you fulfilled that requirement, you will be given the Easter Dog Tag after April 19....
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  • Minecraft Coming to Nintendo Switch on May 11

    Minecraft Coming to Nintendo Switch on May 11

    Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition will be released on May 11. Look, we all know what Minecraft is at this point, no point in explaining the basics of the game. Here is what will be exclusive to the Switch version.
    • 40 Super Mario‐themed skins including Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, as well as troublemakers like Bowser, Wario and all seven Koopalings • Super Mario World itself! Professional Minecraft builders have remade the likeness of the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond,
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  • Jackbox Party Pack 3 Released on Nintendo Switch

    Jackbox Party Pack 3 Released on Nintendo Switch

    Jackbox Games passed along a quick note today to say that they have just released The Jackbox Party Pack 3 on the Nintendo Switch.
    This latest collection of five multiplayer games uses phones or tablets as controllers. By entering a room code at Jackbox.tv, players anywhere in the world can join the fun, and with Audience Mode, up to 10,000 additional players can help affect the outcome of the game. And for the first time on consoles, the game can be played on the go utilizing the
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  • Nintendo Stupidly Decides to Discontinue the NES Classic

    Nintendo Stupidly Decides to Discontinue the NES Classic

    As it stands, the demand for the NES Classic far out paces the rate in which those little bits of nostalgia can be supplied to retailers. So Nintendo, in their infinite wisdom has decided to discontinue the NES Classic.
    "Throughout April, NOA territories will receive the last shipments of Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition systems for this year. We encourage anyone interested in obtaining this system to check with retail outlets regarding availability. We understand
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  • Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Trailer is a Little Dangerous

    Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Trailer is a Little Dangerous

    CI Games, the developer behind Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 just released a new trailer for the game today. The latest takes you on a wild ride full of danger and probably more danger.
    Accompanied by a hard-hitting musical track, this trailer sets the stage for many of the ways Jon North is wickedly effective at taking out the enemy in Sniper Ghost Warrior 3. Sniping isn’t the only way he can take out enemies, there are also stabbings, explosions (with red barrels nonetheless), knees
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  • Mobile Gaming Nears Annual Revenues of $12 Billion

    Mobile Gaming Nears Annual Revenues of $12 Billion

    A new report from a Sensor Tower Store Intelligence, a mobile analytics firm, show that mobile game revenues have grown 53% to $11.9 billion (USD).

    The report shows that Google Play revenues increased 83% to $5.3 billion while Apple's App Store store grew just 35% to $6.6 billion. For the first quarter, the top overall mobile game in terms of downloads was Subway Surfers, which was also the top game on Google Play. The top game on the App Store was King of Glory. The gam...
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  • Project Scorpio Reveal Coming at E3

    Project Scorpio Reveal Coming at E3

    Phil Spencer announced today that Project Scorpio will get it's full reveal at E3 this year. This little tidbit came near the end of a long posting by Spencer via the Xbox Newswire highlighting how proud he is of the project and the team behind the project.
    I’m proud of the progress made with Project Scorpio and what it will mean for the creators who fuel the passion of gamers around the world. On behalf of everyone at Team Xbox, thank you for your continued passion and support.
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  • Payday 2 Coming to Switch this Year

    Payday 2 Coming to Switch this Year

    Nintendo tweeted out earlier today that Payday 2 will be coming to the Switch later this year. The game has a lot of DLC on the PC but it has not yet been revealed as to what content will be included with the Switch release.

    I'm sure we'll have more details on that soon.
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  • Microsoft to Offer Self-Refunds for Xbox One and Windows 10 Games

    Microsoft to Offer Self-Refunds for Xbox One and Windows 10 Games

    According to a new update for the Xbox One Insider dashboard, Microsoft will soon allow users to perform self-service refunds on games on either the Xbox One or Windows 10. Just like Steam, users can request refunds on games that they have played for two hours or less and only within the first 14 days of purchase.
    You’ve spoken; we’ve listened. In support of offering gamers the freedom of choice, we’re making changes to the Microsoft Store purchase experience by offering customers a
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  • Yakuza Kiwami Release Date Set for August 29

    Yakuza Kiwami Release Date Set for August 29

    Sega just announced the release date for Yakuza Kiwami in the West. That date is none other than August 29, 2017. For those of you who don't know, Yakuza Kiwami is the "extreme" HD remake of the first Yakuza game, the one that originally came out on the PlayStation 2 back in 2005. Yakuza Kiwami will feature "completely recreated graphics and fully re-recorded Japanese audio by the original voice actors." It also features about 30 minutes of new cutscenes. The game will have both a p...
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  • You Might Say this New Quake Champions Hero is Clutch

    You Might Say this New Quake Champions Hero is Clutch

    The latest Champion to be revealed for Quake Champion is Clutch. Clutch has a few hobbies that includes petting kittens, knitting, and spreading horrific pain to all those that oppose him. Oh Clutch, you're such a card!
    CHAMPION PROFILE: Clutch – Awakened Automaton
    Starting Statistics:
    • Starting Health: 150
    • Starting Armor: 50
    • Speed: 320-360-400

    Active Ability – Barrier: Whether you’re in team games and want to protect
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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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