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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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  • Mass Effect: Andromeda Launch Trailer

    Mass Effect: Andromeda Launch Trailer

    The March 21 release for Mass Effect: Andromeda is just within our reach now, so what better time than now to have an official launch trailer?
    You are on a mission to find a new home for humanity. Explore dangerous worlds, keep your crew alive, and unravel the mysteries of Andromeda. The journey begins now. How far will you go?

    You can pre-order the game in a variety of editions for the PC, PS4, and XB1.

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  • Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy "Hang Eight" Gameplay Trailer

    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy "Hang Eight" Gameplay Trailer

    A new video for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is out today. This particular video takes us straight into the "Hang Eight" level from Crash Bandicoot 2.
    Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, returns on June 30th, 2017! He’s enhanced, entranced & ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy game collection. Experience Hang Eight, the first water level from Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. This overgrown river not only highlights Crash’s new on foot moves (the slide and
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  • Better Performance and Visuals Come to Heroes & Generals

    Better Performance and Visuals Come to Heroes & Generals

    Improvements made to the Heroes & Generals render engine mean that players will get better performance with some better visuals. Reto-Moto has worked hard to make sure their MMMOFPS runs even better to the tune of a 20% average framerate boost.
    “Our community has been very active and helpful in testing the new render on our prototype servers. We have seen a 20 percent framerate improvement on average, and 70 percent of the players that took part in latest test of the new render
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  • Now John Carmack is Suing Zenimax for $22 Million

    Now John Carmack is Suing Zenimax for $22 Million

    The legal battle between Zenimax and Oculus is just the gift that keeps on giving. Now, John Carmack is suing Zenimax for $22 million.

    Carmack says that the amount, which is actually in excess of $22.5 million, is the remainder of what he was owed from Zenimax's acquisition of id Software back in 2009. He says that Zenimax didn't pay it because of "sour grapes" over the ongoing legal disputes between them and Oculus.
    (...)Mr. Carmack’s right to receive that money
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  • Gran Turismo Sport Closed Beta Begins March 17

    Gran Turismo Sport Closed Beta Begins March 17

    Polyphony Digital and Sony announced that the closed beta for Gran Turismo Sport will kick off in the United States on March 17. European racers will get to participate in phase two which begins at a later date.

    This beta includes a rotating selection of cars and tracks to try out. This also marks the first time that we'll see how the Driver Profile is integrated into the game.
    The introduction of Sportsmanship Rating (tracks a player’s behavior and manners on-track)
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  • First Look at Telltale's Guardian of the Galaxy Game

    First Look at Telltale's Guardian of the Galaxy Game

    Telltale is making a Guardians of the Galaxy game. As you may expect the game is called Guardians of the Galaxy: A Telltale Series and is coming this Spring. These are the first details on the game's plot and cast.
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series is a brand new story of the universe's unlikeliest heroes: Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot. In the wake of an epic battle, the Guardians discover an artifact of unspeakable power. Each of them has a reason
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  • Quake Champions - Blood Covenant Arena Trailer

    Quake Champions - Blood Covenant Arena Trailer

    As promised, a new trailer came out today for Quake Champions that shows off the Blood Covenant arena. This is a follow-up to yesterday's reveal of the character, Nyx.

    Don't forget that you can sign up for the closed beta at the Quake website. You can see Quake Champions at PAX East in the Bethesda booths (#18007 and #20007).
    Based on one of the most beloved and played maps from Quake III Arena, The Camping Grounds (Q3DM6), Blood Covenant is a modern re-imagining of
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  • GTA Online - Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit Coming March 14

    GTA Online - Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit Coming March 14

    Rockstar Games announced a special vehicle circuit coming March 14 to GTA Online for Cunning Stunts. It's literally called Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit and includes 20 new Stunt Races that have been custom built for the Rocket Voltic, Ruiner 2000, and the Blazer Aqua.
    Designed with each of these vehicles' unique characteristics and abilities in mind, this collection of Stunt Races hits GTA Online on Tuesday, March 14. Also on Tuesday, Legendary Motorsport adds the classically-
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  • Oasis Games Showcasing Three Games at PAX East 2017

    Oasis Games Showcasing Three Games at PAX East 2017

    Oasis Games is making PAX East 2017 their "first-ever consumer event." The publisher will bring three titles to show off at their booth (#10019) during PAX that includes a range of titles for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation VR.

    These games include Tiger Knight: Empire War, DYING: Reborn, and Pixel Gear.
    Tiger Knight: Empire War
    Tiger Knight: Empire War is an action strategy PVP game that allows players to take control of real-life ancie
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  • Second Injustice 2 - Shattered Alliances Trailer

    Second Injustice 2 - Shattered Alliances Trailer


    WBIE, DC Entertainment, and NetherRealm Studios released the second part to their Injustice 2 - Shattered Alliances trailer series. If you missed the first part late last month, you can check that out here.

    While the first part focused on Superman, the second part focuses on, you guessed it, Batman.
    No one wins by themselves, not even Batman.

    Injustice 2 is slated for release on May 16 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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  • Project Scorpio will Reportedly Utilize Supersampling and Include a 4K Bluray Player

    According to a news report from Windows Central, Microsoft's Project Scorpio will include a 4K Bluray player. It will also make use of supersampling technologies to deliver a very clean picture.
    Lastly, games that sport True 4K assets will also enjoy graphics enhancements on 1080p displays, thanks to the console's supersampling technology. There are many games on Xbox One that sacrifice anti-aliasing quality for performance in other areas, resulting in models with jagged edges. Anti-aliasing
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  • New MOBA Flame vs Blaze Coming to North America in 2017

    New MOBA Flame vs Blaze Coming to North America in 2017

    Square Enix showed off the first English trailer for their new 3v3 MOBA, Flame vs Blaze today. The game is set to make its North American debut some time this year on mobile devices.
    FLAME VS BLAZE expands on the global MOBA phenomenon of fast-paced, competitive battles between players, adding additional layers of gameplay through climactic boss battles and a colorful cast of fully customizable characters, each with their own special transformation. FLAME VS BLAZE features an all-star
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  • 16 Minutes of Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gameplay Plus Screenshots

    16 Minutes of Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gameplay Plus Screenshots

    Following the announcement last month for Middle-earth: Shadow of War comes the first lengthy gameplay video for the game. Though this is still clearly in the alpha stage of development, the video should give you a good idea of what to expect in the final game.
    Set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is an open-world action RPG that continues the original narrative of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Players will be engrossed in a
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  • Rain World Coming to PC and PS4 on March 28

    Rain World Coming to PC and PS4 on March 28

    Adult Swim Games is ready to publish the Videocult developed Rain World on March 28. You are a slugcat alone in a hostile world filled with giant creatures, puzzles, and of course, rain.
    As a small slugcat separated from your family, you must fend for yourself in a mysterious industrial wasteland the flood has carried you into. Relying on stealth, wit, and well-timed pounces, learn the rules of your new environment to keep fed while staying out of harm’s way. Both prey and predator,
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  • RiME to Release on May 26; Switch Owners will Pay $10 More

    RiME to Release on May 26; Switch Owners will Pay $10 More

    The good news here is that RiME now has a firm release date for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. That date is May 26. The weird news is that RiME is also coming to the Nintendo Switch at a later date and with a $10 premium price.
    Grey Box, Six Foot and independent developer Tequila Works have announced that RiME, the highly anticipated puzzle adventure game, has a confirmed release date of May 26 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and Windows PC. It
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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
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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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