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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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  • Killing Floor 2 Has Gone Gold on PlayStation 4

    Killing Floor 2 Has Gone Gold on PlayStation 4

    Tripwire announced today that Killing Floor 2 has gone gold for the PlayStation 4. This places the game on track to be released on Friday, November 18 for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro.

    The studio also announced today that the Steam Early Access release of Killing Floor 2 has surpassed 1 million units sold. On November 18, Killing Floor 2 will be "fully" released for the PS4 Pro, PS4, and PC....
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  • The Best Smartphones for Today's Elite and Beginner Gamers

    The Best Smartphones for Today's Elite and Beginner Gamers

    Mobiles games demand more and more processing power by the year. Luckily, smartphone manufacturers are improving their operating systems almost monthly, and the hardware is more robust and powerful with each incarnation. But what smartphones are the best for mobile gamers? Here's a look at the best phones for gaming and what makes them great.

    The Budgetier

    A top-of-the-line smartphone isn't out reach for anyone, even the gamer on a budget. In fact, the Nexus 6P comes with top-of-the-line...
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  • New Final Fantasy XV Screenshots Give Glimpse of Shiva, Chainsaw Weapons, and More

    Some new Final Fantasy XV screenshots were released today. These new shots give us a glimpse of Shiva, chainsaw weapons, and the city of Altissia.

    Final Fantasy XV is due for release on November 29 on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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  • First Post-Launch Update Hits Heroes & Generals

    First Post-Launch Update Hits Heroes & Generals

    Developer Reto-Moto has released its first post-launch update for the WWII MMOFPS Heroes & Generals. The update comes just after the game reached nine million registered users.
    The new ‘Hallowes – XP for Friends’ update for Heroes & Generals has a strong focus on rewarding teamplay.
    “We are aiming to make it both more fun and rewarding for soldiers to fight with their friends on the frontline,” says Jacob Andersen, Game Director at Reto-Moto.

    Soldiers
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  • New Paragon Hero Revealed - Crunch

    New Paragon Hero Revealed - Crunch

    Epic Games revealed yet another new hero coming to their action focused MOBA, Paragon. Their name is Crunch and as you may have guessed, they are a melee fighter.
    Crunch is a melee fighter (Fury/Order) with a unique combo system. Utilizing each of his abilities, Crunch is capable of fluidly chaining combos together to quickly scrap his opponents. • Re-Crunch - Re-Crunch repeats the last ability used, opening up more possible combos. Re-Crunch also has two passive components.
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  • PSA: Get Dirt 3 Complete Edition for Free from Humble

    PSA: Get Dirt 3 Complete Edition for Free from Humble

    For a very limited time, you can pick up a free copy of Dirt 3 Complete Edition from the Humble Store. This offer is only good for about another day and a half from the time of this posting, so ACT FAST!

    Of course, once you get the game, it is yours to keep forever.
    Get DiRT 3 Complete Edition, the definitive edition of off-road racer DiRT 3 now expanded with extra content and enhanced with Steamworks integration, including Achievements, Leaderboards and Steam Cloud
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  • PSA: Free Overwatch Weekend from November 18-21

    PSA: Free Overwatch Weekend from November 18-21

    Next weekend, November 18-21, you will be able to play Overwatch for free on both PC and consoles.
    Attention, recruits! If you haven't already had the opportunity to suit up and save the world as one of Overwatch's heroes, now's your chance. From November 18–21, we're putting out the call to any prospective agents: assemble your team and dive in during the Overwatch Free Weekend on PC, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One! For this free weekend, we're making Overwatch's full roster
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  • Renoir Bringing Film Noir Puzzle Solving on November 16

    Renoir Bringing Film Noir Puzzle Solving on November 16

    Renoir from Black Wing Foundation and 1C Company will be released on November 16 on the PC via Steam. Renoir utilizes the old film noir style of visuals and tasks you with solving a number of puzzles and mysteries.
    James Renoir was a police officer, serving in the main precinct in a metropolis rotten with crime and violence. The influence of the mafia families had even spread through the corridors of city hall like poisonous weeds, all the way to the highest levels of political power.
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  • World of Tanks Blitz Now Available on Steam

    World of Tanks Blitz Now Available on Steam

    World of Tanks Blitz has made the move from the small screen to the big screen today with the Steam release of the game. Today's release includes cross-platform battles between the iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS X versions of the game.
    “With the game already available on Windows, Google and Apple stores, Steam was a natural step,” said Andrey Ryabovol, World of Tanks Blitz Publishing Product Director. “We want to give our players freedom when choosing where, when, and through
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  • New Outfits Released for Mafia III

    New Outfits Released for Mafia III

    Hangar 13 and 2K just released some new outfits for Mafia III.

    This new update allows you to pick from 11 different outfits for Lincoln Clay to wear. This patch also includes "performance updates and hotfixes" for every platform.
    The dev team has also been hard at work addressing your feedback since the game launched on October 7. We’re happy to report that we’ve made a number of improvements on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One that are included in the patch that
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  • XCOM 2 Now Features Controller Support on PC

    XCOM 2 Now Features Controller Support on PC

    For those XCOM 2 fans who don't have a Steam Controller but wanted to play the game with a controller, your prayers have been answered. 2K and Firaxis have released controller support for the PC version of the game.
    Fans have been requesting controller support and we’re glad to deliver. With the new controller support PC players can also utilize full camera control to experience the world of XCOM 2 from a new perspective.
    You can read more about this addition and some other ...
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  • Robinson: The Journey Out Now on PlayStation VR

    Robinson: The Journey Out Now on PlayStation VR

    Crytek has released Robinson: The Journey today for the PlayStation VR. It has dinosaurs. Dinosaurs in VR. How are you not already sold on this?
    Combining the power of PS VR and Crytek’s CRYENGINE technology, Robinson: The Journey invites players to step into a sci-fi world full of adventure, secrets and dinosaurs. Playing as Robin – a boy stranded in the unmapped territory of Tyson III – gamers’ resourcefulness will be put to the test as they search for survivors of a doomed
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  • Find Tranquility with the Lantern VR Game

    Find Tranquility with the Lantern VR Game

    On November 15, you may find that you still need to seek tranquility after tonight's results. If that's the case you should keep an eye on Lantern, an upcoming VR game that aims to offer a relaxing experience for you.
    About the game
    “Once upon a time, there was a very sad princess. She felt so unloved and unhappy that everything around her became grey and lifeless, and the entire land was deprived of color and joy. Our fable begins when a single, lonely lantern was lit in
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  • Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore Trailer

    Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore Trailer


    Deep Silver Fishlabs released a new trailer today for Galazy on Fire 3 - Manticore that shows off more of the development process of this iOS game.
    Galaxy on Fire 3 - Manticore is a space action game where players are bounty hunters going after the galaxy’s most wanted criminals and the ruthless pirate gangs they command. The game’s vast scope and ambition promise to set a new standard for mobile gaming, with complex gameplay, rich content and AAA production
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  • Sword Art Online -Hollow Realization- Released on PS4 and Vita

    Sword Art Online -Hollow Realization- Released on PS4 and Vita

    Bandai Namco released Sword Art Online -Hollow Realization- today in the Americas for the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation Vita for $59.99 (USD; $39.99 for Vita). And who says that Vita isn't still getting games?
    Sword Art Online -Hollow Realization- transports players into a simulated massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) called Sword Art: Origins, complete with MMORPG-like quests, combat, and overall game structure. The characters that players meet in the game
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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
    100.00%
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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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