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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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  • Sonic Mania Pushed to Summer 2017; Flying Battery Zone Revealed

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    • Published: 03-17-2017, 03:13 PM
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    Sonic Mania Pushed to Summer 2017; Flying Battery Zone Revealed

    Sega had some sad news this week for Sonic fans. The new Sonic Mania game that aims to recapture the glorious 16-bit experience has been pushed back to a Summer 2017 release window.

    That's the bad news.

    The good news is that the team showed off a returning classic map, Flying Battery Zone, in an all new trailer!
    Take to the skies above Angel Island once more aboard Eggman's famed airship armada, making its return from Sonic 3 and Knuckles!
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  • NieR: Automata Out Now on PC

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    • Published: 03-17-2017, 11:53 AM
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    NieR: Automata Out Now on PC

    The PC release of NieR: Automata went live at noon (ET) today, or just under an hour ago as of the time of this posting.
    Developed in collaboration with PlatinumGames Inc., NieR: Automata delivers the perfect mix of action and RPG gameplay in a beautifully desolate open world. Players will battle as androids 2B, 9S and A2 as they fight to reclaim the world for their human creators and uncover truths long forgotten. For a limited time, those who purchase the Steam® Day One Edi
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  • Pre-Orders Begin for The Surge

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    • Published: 03-17-2017, 11:42 AM
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    Pre-Orders Begin for The Surge

    Pre-orders are now underway for Deck13's upcoming action-RPG The Surge. In addition to today's opening of pre-orders on the PC, PS4, and XB1, there is a new CGI trailer to check out.
    Megacorporation CREO works to reverse the devastating effects of climate change, but the facility is hit by a mysterious, catastrophic event. After awakening from a blackout caused by this disaster, Warren is thrust into a deadly new world. Robots gone haywire, insane augmented co-workers, and rogue AI―it
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  • Sniper Elite 4: Deathstorm DLC Launching Next Week

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    • Published: 03-17-2017, 11:02 AM
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    Sniper Elite 4: Deathstorm DLC Launching Next Week

    If you haven't yet had your fill of Sniper Elite 4, then rejoice because on March 21 the Deathstorm DLC will be released. They're calling it a mini-campaign for the game that is split up into three parts. On the 21st the first chapter of Deathstorm, Inception, will be released.
    DEATHSTORM PART 1: INCEPTION is the opening chapter and mission in the three-part campaign, playable from start to finish for 1-2 players. Set after the events of the main game, the first chapter takes players
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  • New Map Canals Added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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    • Published: 03-16-2017, 06:10 PM
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    New Map Canals Added to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

    Last night, Valve released a new content update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This update includes some fixes and added in the new Canals map. Of course, the Counter-Strike community already hates the map. In related news, the sky is blue.

    You can read up on the changes below or check out some of the highlighted content in the newest Global Offensive blog entry.


    Changelog for CS:GO for March 15, 2017
    CSGO – Released Canals, available in al
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  • Learn More About the Typhon Aliens in Prey

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    • Published: 03-16-2017, 04:22 PM
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    Learn More About the Typhon Aliens in Prey

    A new trailer for Prey came out today called "Typhon Research" and it shows off some of the cute and cuddly aliens you will encounter on your adventure.
    Something has gone very, very wrong aboard Talos I. What began as an experiment aimed at bettering humanity has turned into a full-on alien infestation by the previously contained entities called Typhon. With a full ecology, the Typhon aliens are more than just shadowy creatures hell-bent on destroying the human race. Now Morgan Yu,
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  • Firestorm Joins Injustice 2 Roster

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    • Published: 03-16-2017, 03:20 PM
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    Firestorm Joins Injustice 2 Roster

    Firestorm makes their debut today in Injustice 2. WBIE and DC Entertainment are working to release Injustice 2 on May 16, 2017 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One....
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  • Capcom Announces The Disney Afternoon Collection for PC, PS4, and XB1

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    • Published: 03-15-2017, 06:13 PM
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    Capcom Announces The Disney Afternoon Collection for PC, PS4, and XB1

    If you like your old-school Disney cartoons and the games that went with them, you'll be happy to learn of The Disney Afternoon Collection. This bundle of old-school classics includes six games for $19.99 (USD) on April 18 for the PC, PS4, and XB1.
    Players will be able to relive their childhood afternoons with Disney and explore these pieces of gaming history with classics including: • Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers – This classic lets players team up with a friend in co-op pl
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  • Overwatch - Making Orisa

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    • Published: 03-14-2017, 09:49 PM
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    Overwatch - Making Orisa

    Blizzard put out a new behind the scenes video for Overwatch today that shows how Orisa came to be. There are snippets showing gameplay footage, concept art, and even some interviews with the design team.

    According to the video description, Orisa will be released out of the PTR on March 21.

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  • Starbreeze Throws $12 Million at System Shock 3

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    • Published: 03-14-2017, 08:48 PM
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    Starbreeze Throws $12 Million at System Shock 3

    Starbreeze and Otherside Entertainment announced today that the former is helping to fund System Shock 3 to the tune of $12 million.
    Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, has signed a publishing agreement with Otherside Entertainment regarding the game System Shock 3. Starbreeze will invest $12 million to bring the game to PC and other platforms. System Shock 3 – The latest in the series of landmark, award-winni
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  • Go Green with St. Patrick's Day Event in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

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    • Published: 03-14-2017, 08:36 PM
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    Go Green with St. Patrick's Day Event in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

    Activision announced "Operation Shamrock and Awe" today, a special St. Patrick's Day event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered.
    During the promotion, which runs now through 12:01am Pacific April 3rd, all players will get access to a free map called Daybreak, which is a modified version of Downpour with lush, green country side and holiday décor layered in throughout. The map also features in-game challenges that allow players to earn a holiday-themed weapon camo called “Folium.”
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  • Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass Update Changelog

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    • Published: 03-14-2017, 07:25 PM
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    Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass Update Changelog

    Today, the They Shall Not Pass expansion for Battlefield 1 was released for Season Pass owners. Along with today's expansion release there was also a title update for the game on every platform. Let's see what has changed.

    Changelog for Battlefield 1 for March 14, 2017
    Welcome to the first of four themed digital expansion packs for Battlefield 1. With "They Shall Not Pass" we are introducing one of the most notable forces of World War 1: The French in their ferocious defense of their country. It will bring a diverse gameplay experience with close quarter infantry skirmishes underground alongside large scale vehicular warfare amongst rolling hills in the French countryside.
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  • Styx: Shards of Darkness is Now Available on PC, XB1, and PS4

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    • Published: 03-14-2017, 06:42 PM
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    Styx: Shards of Darkness is Now Available on PC, XB1, and PS4

    If you have a void in your heart that can only be filled by stealth action titles, you may want to check out Styx: Shards of Darkness. The follow-up to Styx: Master of Shadows is available for the PC, PS4, and XB1.
    Styx’s latest adventure sees him making an unexpected deal with a mysterious human officer named Helledryn – and she’s got a job with far higher stakes than anything he’s tackled before. He must steal an ambassador’s scepter, which has attracted the interest of
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  • Rain World is Available for Pre-order on PlayStation 4

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    • Published: 03-14-2017, 04:16 PM
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    Rain World is Available for Pre-order on PlayStation 4

    You are now able to pre-order Rain World on the PlayStation 4 today for $19.99 (USD). Those with an active PlayStation Plus subscription get a nice 20% discount off of the cost.
    Torrential rains are approaching and you, lonely little Slugcat, must scour the industrial wasteland for nourishment and shelter from the downpour. But be wary, you’re not the only creature trying to survive the storm. Climb through the ruins of an ancient civilization, evade the jaws of vicious predators,
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  • New Dragon Quest XI Screenshots from PlayStation 4 and 3DS

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    • Published: 03-13-2017, 06:40 PM
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    New Dragon Quest XI Screenshots from PlayStation 4 and 3DS

    Enjoy these new screenshots for Dragon Quest XI from both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo 3DS versions of the game. The game is expected to come out later this year.

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