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Microsoft Shutdown Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Games

The company valued at over $3 trillion just closed several game studios.

Arkane Austin, the studio behind Redfall and 2017's Prey, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Tango Gameworks, the studio behind The Evil Within series and the multiple award-winning Hi-Fi Rush, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Alpha Dog Games, the studio behind the mobile game Mighty Doom, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Roundhouse Studios will not be shutdown but will instead be absorbed by The Elder Scrolls Online...
 

TikTok Ban Signed Into Law by President Biden

Owner ByteDance has 270 days to sell off TikTok.

On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that also included a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States. This ban can only be averted if the China-based company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, sells off the popular social media app before the 270 day time limit is up.

This gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok. An additional 90 day extension could be offered by President Biden if...
 

Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
 

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...
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  • Xbox Project Scorpio Reveal Coming Thursday via Digital Foundry

    Xbox Project Scorpio Reveal Coming Thursday via Digital Foundry

    Digital Foundry and Eurogamer announced this week that they will have an exclusive reveal of Project Scorpio, or "Xbox Scorpio" as they are calling it. For those unfamiliar with the name, Project Scorpio is the upcoming hardware revision for the Xbox that will add more power in almost every regard to the platform. Think of it as a superboosted Xbox One Pro much like the PlayStation 4 Pro was for the PlayStation 4.
    Project Scorpio is expected to be released la...
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  • Persona 5 is Now Available in North America for PS4 and PS3

    Persona 5 is Now Available in North America for PS4 and PS3

    Those in North America and Europe can now pick up and play Persona 5 for either the PlayStation 4 or the PlayStation 3. Hold onto your butts JRPG fans, this is the one you've been waiting a while for.
    It's time. There are too many wicked hearts that are ripe for the taking, and only the Phantom Thieves can do anything about it. Get ready to gather your best friends and carry out the greatest heists the world has ever seen because the long awaited JRPG Persona 5 is now available in
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  • NieR: Automata Sales Surpass One Million Units

    NieR: Automata Sales Surpass One Million Units

    It's a good day for fans of games developed in Japan. Scores for Persona 5 are looking pretty damn good (we'll have a review up soon, my review code came in late) and sales figures for NieR: Automata are quite strong. How strong? One million strong.
    Upon its release for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC last month, the game received critical acclaim across the world for its fantastic blend of action-packed high-speed 60 fps battles, and deep, captivating storyline
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  • BioWare Promises Important Fixes Coming to Mass Effect: Andromeda this Thursday

    This Thursday, April 6, BioWare will release the 1.05 patch for Mass Effect: Andromeda. This update is coming just a couple of weeks after the game's release but for many player it feels long overdue already.

    BioWare's General Manger Aaryn Flynn provided a look at "The Journey Ahead."
    Hi everyone, It’s been two weeks since the launch of Mass Effect™: Andromeda and we’re thankful to the millions of you who have already joined us on this journey. And though
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  • Batman Gets Virtual on PC Come April 25

    Batman Gets Virtual on PC Come April 25

    On April 25, the PC VR crowd will get to play Batman: Arkham VR. Owners of either the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive will get to put on the mask and cape and throw virtual batarangs until they get their fill. Not only is this a game where you can be a virtual Batman, it's a VR game that was nominated for a BAFTA award.
    Batman: Arkham VR is the first virtual reality experience to immerse players into the Dark Knight’s universe, putting them inside the Batman’s cowl like never before.
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  • WWE Wrestlers The New Day Dressed as Final Fantasy XIV Characters at Wrestlemania 33

    Last night during Wrestlemania 33, WWE wrestlers Xavier Woods, Big E, and Kofi Kingston (members of "The New Day") decided to dress up as characters from Final Fantasy XIV.
    The trio, who hosted WrestleMania, dressed as characters from critically acclaimed online game FINAL FANTASY® XIV in a one-of-a-kind, FINAL FANTASY-themed entrance to WrestleMania 33, WWE’s biggest event of the year and pop culture spectacular that streamed live around the world on WWE Network. Big E, dre
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  • Maxis Turns to Fans for Next Sims 4 Stuff Pack

    Maxis Turns to Fans for Next Sims 4 Stuff Pack

    Maxis is turning to fans of The Sims 4 for what the next Stuff Pack will include. The first round of voting begins today over at The Sims blog, in which fans will get to vote on the theme of the new pack.
    By voting on The Sims blog, Sims community members will help guide the pack through each of the critical stages of development. Maxis will be asking players the same questions they ask themselves during the process. While development at Maxis has always been collaborative and influenced
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  • Movie Adaptation of We Happy Few Announced

    Movie Adaptation of We Happy Few Announced

    We Happy Few, a survival game set in an alternate 1960s English town where the Allies lost World War II, will be made into a feature film. In the game, the government issues drugs that result in all of the residents being happy and believing they're living in this great utopia. You, the player, breaks free of the drugs and sees the world for what it really is: Quite horrible. The game is still currently in Early Access on Steam but that's not stopping this film from being made by Gold Circle...
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  • Dishonored 2 Free Trial Arrives April 6

    Dishonored 2 Free Trial Arrives April 6

    A free demo for Dishonored 2 will be released on April 6 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This free "trial" will allow players to jump into the game's first three campaign missions as either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano.
    Take on the role of a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2, the follow up to Arkane Studio's first-person action blockbuster that earned more than 100 'Game of the Year' honors. Dishonored 2 has been praised by IGN as “amazing” and “a superb sequel”,
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  • After Nearly Three Decades Mad Catz is No More

    After Nearly Three Decades Mad Catz is No More

    Mad Catz, the company behind a wealth of third-party peripherals and most of the Rock Band gear still circulating, has filed for bankruptcy and is closing down. The company, which began in 1989, filed for bankruptcy under chapter 7, initiating a liquidation of their assets.
    The Board of Directors made the decision to have the Company make a voluntary assignment in bankruptcy after considering various strategic alternatives, the interest of various stakeholders of the Company as well
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  • WipEout Omega Collection Speeds Towards June 6 Release

    WipEout Omega Collection Speeds Towards June 6 Release

    Those in North America will be able to pick up WipEout Omega Collection on June 6. Those in Europe will have to wait until June 7. The WipEout Omega Collection is priced at $39.99 (USD) for the PlayStation 4 and includes tracks and ships from WipEout HD, WipEout Fury, and WipEout 2048.

    The game will run at 1080p on the base PS4 and with a "dynamic" 4K resolution on the PlayStation 4 Pro. Both platforms "target" 60FPS.
    And with fully remastered sound effects, plus the
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  • THQ Nordic Picks Up Rad Rodgers IP

    THQ Nordic Picks Up Rad Rodgers IP

    THQ Nordic announced today that they have picked up the Rad Rogers IP from Slipgate Studios. I know you were all worried and asking on a daily basis, "but what about the Rad Rogers IP?!" Well, you can rest easy now as it's safely in the hands of THQ Nordic.
    Today, THQ Nordic announced that an asset purchase agreement with the newly formed Slipgate Studios has been closed. Rad Rodgers will be part of THQ Nordic´s IP portfolio moving forward. On top of that, THQ Nordic and Slipgate
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  • Destiny 2 Collector's Edition and Limited Editions Revealed

    Destiny 2 Collector's Edition and Limited Editions Revealed

    This one almost slipped by earlier. In addition to the new trailer reveal for Destiny 2, Bungie also revealed Destiny 2 Collector's Edition, a Limited Edition, and a Digital Deluxe Edition.

    The Collector's Edition will run you $250 and include a plethora of goodies fit for any hardcore Guardian.
    Destiny 2 base game Destiny 2 Expansion Pass: Get access to both Expansion I and Expansion II, offering brand new story missions, cooperative activities, competitive multiplayer, and a
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  • Watch the Full Destiny 2 Reveal Trailer

    Watch the Full Destiny 2 Reveal Trailer

    We had a teaser, now it's time for the full thing. Bungie and Activision released their Destiny 2 reveal trailer today. The trailer urges us all to "rally the troops" and of course Cayde-6 does it best.

    Destiny 2 is slated to be released on September 8, 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Yes, it's coming to the PC. You can pre-order the game now for early beta access, though it seems like the option to purchase on the PC isn't live yet for digital purchases. ...
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  • Oculus Co-founder Palmer Luckey Leaves Facebook

    Oculus Co-founder Palmer Luckey Leaves Facebook

    It was just announced that Oculus co-founder, Palmer Luckey, has left Facebook. This comes roughly three years after he sold Oculus to Facebook and about one year after he helped to fund racists during the 2016 election.

    This is Luckey's last week with the company, with Friday being his last official day as an employee. Facebook issued this following statement on his departure.
    "Palmer will be dearly missed. Palmer’s legacy extends far beyond Oculus. His inventive
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