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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...
 

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...
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  • Unlock a Battlefield 1 Weapon Skin and Dog Tag by Playing Battlefield 4 or Hardline

    You can preemptively unlock the "Incarcerator" weapon skin for Battlefield 1 by playing Battlefield 4 or Battlefield Hardline this week. Here are the quick and dirty details on what you need to do to get this done.
    October 12 – October 17
    Get the M1911 “The Incarcerator” Weapon Skin and Road to Battlefield 1 Dog Tag
    That’s right. Put your helmet back on and pick up the M1911 – you need to head back into either Battlefield 4 or Battlefield Hardline if you want to
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  • Battlepacks Get Reworked for Battlefield 1

    Battlepacks Get Reworked for Battlefield 1

    DICE has given a small reworking to how Battlepacks are handled in Battlefield 1. And by "small reworking" I mean they actually made Battlepacks kind of worthwhile again. You know, assuming you like weapon skins of varying quality levels.
    Each Battlefield 1 Battlepack contains one weapon skin. Some packs may also include an additional melee puzzle piece or an XP boost. The Battlepacks are earned by simply hitting the battlefield and playing the game. At the end of a match, a certain
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  • Hitman: The Season Finale Arrives October 31

    Hitman: The Season Finale Arrives October 31

    If you've been keeping up with the episodic releases for the latest HITMAN game, you may be saddened to hear that The Season Finale is close at hand. On October 31, Agent 47 travels to Hokkaido, Japan.
    The Season Finale for HITMAN Season One features a mission called “Situs Inversus” and is the culmination of everything players will have learnt in terms of both gameplay and story. The Hokkaido location is set within the grounds of the hyper-exclusive GAMA private hospital an
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  • PS4 Media Player 2.50 Update Brings FLAC and 360 Degree Video Support

    PS4 Media Player 2.50 Update Brings FLAC and 360 Degree Video Support

    Tomorrow, an update for the PlayStation 4 media player will bump the application to version 2.50. This update will bring with it support for FLAC playback and 360 degree video and photo viewing. Obviously, the 360 viewing will only work with PlayStation VR.

    The above image is what a 360 degree video looks like when played without PlayStation VR.
    If you’ve a PlayStation VR connected to your PlayStation 4, simply activate ‘VR mode’ from Media Player’s Options
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  • The Nightmare Circus Returns to Aion

    The Nightmare Circus Returns to Aion

    The Nightmare Circus Halloween event returns to Aion for 2016. There will be both tricks and treats for fans of the MMORPG.
    Having captured the Queen of Faeries Yume and intending to harness her power for himself, Heiramune continues his plot to invade Atreia. With Yume's ability to make dreams into reality, Heiramune intends to harness that power in order to cross realms and bring with him his Nightmare Circus. Treasure and reward await any Daeva brave and strong enough to face Heiramune
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  • True Sight - A New Dota 2 Documentary Series from Valve

    True Sight - A New Dota 2 Documentary Series from Valve

    Earlier today, Valve announced a new series that focuses on, you guessed it, Dota 2 and the competitive scene.
    In the aftermath of The International, each player and team must face the difficult challenge of committing to a tournament roster for the next season’s push towards competitive glory, all searching for the elusive combination of talent and chemistry that can carry a group of five individuals to the pinnacle of professional Dota—to stand as the winning team at a Dota
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  • CS:GO Beta Pre-Release Patch Fixes New Inferno (1.35.5.3rc2)

    CS:GO Beta Pre-Release Patch Fixes New Inferno (1.35.5.3rc2)

    Yesterday, Inferno was updated for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Today, Valve's latest pre-release patch fixes Inferno.

    Changelog for CS:GO Beta 1.35.5.3rc2
    Inferno (Thanks to everybody that reported bugs and general feedback!) • Opened up skybox between alt-mid and A site • Added back position on side of double-stack box in A site • Tightened bombsite area on A site to prevent bomb being planted outside of platform • Fixed barrels in A site not rendering if you w
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  • A Vision of Titanfall 2 Single Player

    A Vision of Titanfall 2 Single Player

    Respawn Entertainment released a new trailer today for Titanfall 2. The latest focuses on the game's single player campaign and is curiously called a "Vision" trailer. I wonder why! You'll have to watch it to find out.
    Variety is what separates Titanfall 2 Single Player apart. Get a first look at how Jack and BT must combine their abilities and risk everything to survive together, and sometimes, apart. Whether fighting as a Pilot, the lightning-fast, elite guardians of The Frontier,
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  • The Mad King Returns to Guild Wars 2 October 18

    The Mad King Returns to Guild Wars 2 October 18

    On October 18, the Mad King returns to the lands of Guild Wars 2. Specifically, "The Shadow of the Mad King" Halloween event begins on that date. So, I guess it's not the Mad King returning per se, but rather his shadow. Close enough.
    Beginning on October 18, the annual Shadow of the Mad King event returns with ghoulish capers, spooky fights, and holiday fun! Get ready for another year of tricks, treats, and terrible jokes as the pumpkin-headed former ruler of the Thorn dynasty graces
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  • Steam Dev Days Begins on Wednesday

    Steam Dev Days Begins on Wednesday

    This Wednesday, October 12, Steam Dev Days 2016 will kick off in Seattle, WA. Once again, Valve will play host to an event that brings together developers working on desktop games, VR content, and living room experiences that will be released in 2017 and beyond.
    Celebrating over 10 years since the first third-party title was launched on the platform, developers have published over 10,000 titles on Steam for Windows PC, Linux, Mac and multiple VR systems. Support for VR was intr
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  • Through the Woods - Release Date, New Screens, Contest to Win a Gaming PC

    Through the Woods - Release Date, New Screens, Contest to Win a Gaming PC

    1C Company announced today that their third-person "Norse horror adventure" game, Through the Woods, will be released on PC on October 27 via Steam and other digital distribution platforms. To add to the spooky festivities, there will be a launch contest with prizes, including a top prize of the "ultimate gaming machine."
    Play Through the Woods and win! The launch will be accompanied by a contest with dozens of prizes. Top prize is the ultimate gaming machine – an MSI VORTEX! A
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  • Dragon Quest: Builders Out Now in North America

    Dragon Quest: Builders Out Now in North America

    North America has reason to celebrate today because Dragon Quest: Builders is now available in this region for the PS4 and the Vita.
    SQUARE ENIX’s new fun-filled, action-packed, block-building role-playing game (RPG), DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS is now available for North American players. The all-new adventure combines endless building possibilities, famous DRAGON QUEST monsters and classic RPG elements to deliver an exciting, immersive, family-friendly gaming experience.
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  • Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Out Now on PS4, XB1, and PC

    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Out Now on PS4, XB1, and PC

    Today marks the first time that Rise of the Tomb Raider is being released on the PlayStation 4. This comes in the way of Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration, which is actually available for the PC (for Season Pass owners), PS4, and XB1.
    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is the most comprehensive version of the award-winning experience, and includes Rise of the Tomb Raider, along with a host of completely new content such as the new story chapter “Blood Ties,”
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  • WWE 2K17 is Now Available

    WWE 2K17 is Now Available

    Get the spandex, bust out the grease, and practice your acting because WWE 2K17 is now available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.
    WWE 2K17 feature highlights include:
    • Extensive Roster: Featuring more than 135 playable WWE and NXT Superstars, including cover Superstar Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, A.J. Styles, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Finn Bálor, Dean Ambrose,
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  • Halloween Terror Event Hits Overwatch

    Halloween Terror Event Hits Overwatch

    Overwatch is also getting into the Halloween spirit with the newly launched Halloween Terror event. This limited time event includes a new comic, a new trailer, new wave-based co-op game mode, and lots of fresh Halloween 2016 items for you to try to collect from Loot Boxes.

    First of all, be sure to check out the spooooooky "Junkenstein" digital comic! Next, read through some of the new content that was just released for the game.
    When the shadows grow long and the nights
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