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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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  • PlayStation VR Out Now

    PlayStation VR Out Now

    That's right, the next round of VR is upon us. PlayStation VR was released early this morning to eager PlayStation 4 owners all over. The code bundle begins at $399 (USD) and includes just the VR headset, the external processor unit, cables, and demo disc. This bundle does not include the required PlayStation Camera nor the optional PS Move controllers. There is also a $499 bundle that includes everything in the core bundle plus a Worlds Game Disc, a PlayStation Camera, and two Move co...
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  • Batman: Arkham VR Released

    Batman: Arkham VR Released

    PlayStation VR owners can now pretend to be the Batman with Batman: Arkham VR. This "experience" will run PSVR owners $19.99 (USD).
    Batman: Arkham VR allows players to plunge into the Dark Knight’s universe and experience Gotham City through the eyes of the World’s Greatest Detective. Delving deep into an all-new Batman: Arkham mystery, those who enter this virtual reality world must think like Batman and utilize his legendary gadgets to unravel a plot that threatens the lives
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  • New Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel Multiplayer Trailer

    New Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel Multiplayer Trailer

    Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have released a new trailer for the upcoming Dark Souls III expansion, Ashes of Ariandel. The trailer focuses on the multiplayer component of the expansion, including multiplayer covenants and new PvP modes. Ashes of Ariandel is out on October 25 for the PS4, PC, and XB1 for $14.99 (USD).
    DARK SOULS III: Ashes of Ariandel introduces a brand new way to experience the exciting player versus player online multiplayer mode with Undead Matches. Battle against
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  • Steam Getting DualShock 4 Support

    Steam Getting DualShock 4 Support

    According to some tweets by those in attendance at Steam Dev Days, Valve will soon include DualShock 4 support via Steam. There was no firm release date set for this but it was accompanied by word that additional controller support will be coming later.

    From the looks of things, this will utilize the same interface that the Steam Controller uses for creating custom configurations.

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  • DICE Changes How You Earn Medals in Battlefield 1

    DICE Changes How You Earn Medals in Battlefield 1

    Earning medals in Battlefield 1 just got a little bit more... different. Those who know what medals are or how to earn them in a Battlefield game may want to take a seat here, because DICE is changing up the tried and true formula. They say that they're giving players more freedom to choose which medals they go after, but are limiting the achievable medals to just five a week.

    That sounds a little backwards, right?
    Battlefield veterans will notice some changes in how
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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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