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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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  • Do You Prefer the 3D or 2D Zelda Games?

    Do You Prefer the 3D or 2D Zelda Games?

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    There are plenty of options to choose from.

    In case you haven't heard, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this past week and what do you know, it's pretty damn good. That said, this month's poll is about which Legend of Zelda games you prefer more.

    Are you more of a fan of the 2D Legend of Zelda titles? These include games like the original Zelda games for the NES, games like A Link to the Past, Four Swords, Oracle of Ages/Seasons, A Link to the...
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  • Steam Sports Fest is Now Underway

    Steam Sports Fest is Now Underway

    Sports sports sports sports, sports sports sports sports.

    The Steam Sports Fest is officially underway. This event just kicked off and offers tons of sports and sports-adjacent games with sales and demos. The Steam Sports Fest runs from right now through to May 22 at 10AM (PT).

    This little event encompasses all sorts of sports. You've got your traditional games like basketball, football (both kinds!), baseball, golf, boxing, maybe even some hockey and more. Then you have...
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  • Amnesia: The Bunker Delayed Another Two Weeks

    Amnesia: The Bunker Delayed Another Two Weeks

    There is a delay due to unforeseen issues.

    Another delay has hit Amnesia: The Bunker. This latest delay is in addition to the previous delay that had placed the release date on May 23rd. Now, Amnesia: The Bunker will be out on June 6 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.

    The reason for this specific delay is due to an "unforeseen certification issue." Frictional Games says that they need this extra time to make sure that the...
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  • System Shock Remake Goes Gold, On Track for May 30 Release

    System Shock Remake Goes Gold, On Track for May 30 Release

    Make yourself comfortable, Hacker. Stay a while.

    After quite the development period, the System Shock remake is actually about to be released. Nightdive Studios and Prime Matter announced that System Shock has officially gone gold. This means that the game is "complete" and is ready for its release on May 30, 2023.

    System Shock is available for pre-order on PC right now through Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. It's going for $39.99 (USD) and includes a free...
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  • Summer Game Fest 2023 Includes Over 40 Partners

    Summer Game Fest 2023 Includes Over 40 Partners

    What they might show during the event is anybody's guess.

    Geoff Keighley and the rest of the Summer Game Fest crew just shared a look at the more than 40 partners that will have some sort of a presence during this year's event.

    We also learned today that tickets for the main event, which begins on June 8th, have just gone on sale. If you're going to be in Inglewood, CA on June 8, you can order your tickets now for the in-person event being held at the YouTube Theater....
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  • Steam Sports Fest Begins May 15

    Steam Sports Fest Begins May 15

    Are you ready for some football (and probably other sports)?!

    I bring you good news, sports fans! Starting on May 15, Valve kicks off the Steam Sports Fest that will include all kinds of discounts and demos for anything and everything even remotely sports-like on Steam.

    Valve says that the Steam Sports Fest will celebrate a wide range of sports games and sport-adjacent games. It'll have football (both kinds!), bowling, parkour, and more. It will even have sports games...
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  • Redfall is Arkane's Worst Game Ever

    Redfall is Arkane's Worst Game Ever

    It's also the worst "AAA" developed title in recent memory.

    It was a struggle to finish Redfall. It was an absolute struggle thanks to performance issues, technical deficiencies, crashes, broken A.I., and uninspired quest design. It was the antithesis of fun and I pushed myself to complete the game out of pure spite.

    Prior to playing Redfall, I saw Arkane as a studio that could do no wrong when it comes to their output. Dark Messiah of Might and Magic in 2006...
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  • Diablo 4 Battle Pass and Season Details Revealed

    Diablo 4 Battle Pass and Season Details Revealed

    Blizzard shares what to expect from each season of content for Diablo 4.

    A developer livestream that aired a short time ago today had Blizzard talking all about the cost and content for the Diablo 4 Battle Passes. The development team offered a look at the sort of rewards you can expect to see in these Battle Passes along with how progression will work.

    Each season will not expand upon the story found in Diablo 4. For more story content, you'll have to wait for whatever...
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  • Google Tests Banning Ad Blockers on YouTube

    Google Tests Banning Ad Blockers on YouTube

    Google offers response to a feature some users are being forced to test.

    Some YouTube users have started to notice that YouTube is popping up a message stating that ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube. One of the first people to notice this ad block block was Reddit user Sazk100.

    A popup message seen by Sazk100 and others says that "ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube." The message goes on to say that "ads allow YouTube to stay free for billions of...
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  • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Gameplay is Full of Boomer Shooter Goodness

    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Gameplay is Full of Boomer Shooter Goodness

    Warhammer 40K fans have been eating good lately.

    The iconic universe of Warhammer 40,000 is once again coming at you with an intense new game. This time in the form of a boomer shooter 40K fans probably never knew they wanted. A new gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun features one intensely excited narrator and plenty of snippets of gory action.

    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is developed by Auroch Digital, published by Focus Entertainment, and features the vocal...
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  • Performance Mode Added to A Plague Tale: Requiem on Consoles

    Performance Mode Added to A Plague Tale: Requiem on Consoles

    The PC version also has new optimizations today.

    Those of you playing or have yet to play A Plague Tale: Requiem will be happy to see that an update is now available for the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio just released a new patch that adds in a new Performance Mode for the console versions of the game as well as additional options added to the PC version that will "optimize graphical performance."

    The new performance...
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  • Private Division Partners with Pokémon Developer Game Freak on New IP

    Private Division Partners with Pokémon Developer Game Freak on New IP

    The two will work to create a new action-adventure IP.

    Private Division, the publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, announced that they have entered into a partnership with Game Freak. This partnership will see Game Freak creating a new action-adventure IP. Yes, this is the same Game Freak that is best known for creating and developing more than 30 titles in the Pokémon franchise.

    This new IP is currently called Project Bloom and is in the earliest stages of development....
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  • Saints Row Receives Massive Update Alongside First DLC Expansion Today

    Saints Row Receives Massive Update Alongside First DLC Expansion Today

    The free title update makes significant improvements to the core game and improves combat.

    It's a banner day for Deep Silver and Volition as the first DLC expansion for Saints Row is now available. This paid content is out alongside a huge update for the game that includes free content for everyone along with significant changes to core gameplay mechanics, combat improvements, and bug fixes.

    The first of three planned DLC releases for Saints Row is called The Heist &...
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  • Eurovision Invades Let's Sing 2023

    Eurovision Invades Let's Sing 2023

    The new song pack is out now.

    A new song pack for Let's Sing 2023 is now available for all you singing fiends out there. Five new songs are included in the new "Eurovision Song Pack" and features, you guessed it, performances that were on display during Eurovision.

    The Eurovision Song Pack is available right now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch. From what I can tell, this pack seems to be priced in line with...
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  • Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Dated for August 30

    Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Dated for August 30

    This prequel title will also have a demo on May 11.

    Good news for survival horror fans looking for something beyond the usual suspects. The upcoming third-person survival horror game, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, is set to be released on August 30 of this year. This prequel to Daymare: 1998, will be out on this date for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

    Those who haven't played Daymare: 1998, can look forward to a PC demo for Daymare 1994:...
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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...
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