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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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  • Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Launch Trailer

    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Launch Trailer

    On August 23 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be released to the world. Today, August 18, the launch trailer is released for the game.
    In 2029, after the Aug incident that resulted in the deaths of millions, mankind stands divided. The oppression of the mechanically augmented has created a climate of fear and resentment, resulting in an escalation of crime and acts of terror. Amid all the chaos, Adam Jensen goes after the Illuminati, the men and women responsible for tearing the world
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  • Death Star DLC Coming to Star Wars Battlefront

    Death Star DLC Coming to Star Wars Battlefront

    DICE and EA announced new content this week for Star Wars Battlefront. This expansion takes the battle to the Death Star in the new game mode called Battle Station. This mode finds players battling across three different phases.
    In Phase 1 you’ll be flying X-wings and A-wings against TIE fighters and TIE interceptors in space! The main objective in this phase is for Rebels to destroy enough TIE fighters until their Y-wing support can come in to weaken the Star Destroyer’s defenses.
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  • NieR: Automata Coming to Steam in 2017

    NieR: Automata Coming to Steam in 2017

    Early 2017 will see the Steam (PC) release of NieR: Automata from Square Enix. Fans of the popular action-RPG franchise should be happy to hear that this release will coincide with the PlayStation 4 release.
    The highly anticipated follow up to the 2010 cult-classic NIER®, NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim a machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful weapons known as machine lifeforms. Developed by an all-star team consisting
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  • Blackwood Crossing Gamescom 2016 Reveal Trailer

    Blackwood Crossing Gamescom 2016 Reveal Trailer

    A new Gamescom 2016 trailer was released this week for Blackwood Crossing.
    The trailer takes a closer look at the relationship between Scarlett and Finn, orphaned siblings on a seemingly ordinary train ride that evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.

    The game, which is created by former Disney Black Rock Studio developers, as well as Oliver Reid-Smith, writer of The Room, is coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC in early 2017.

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  • Mafia III Inside Look - Vito

    Mafia III Inside Look - Vito

    The eighth video in the "Inside Look" series for Mafia III was released by 2K and Hangar 13 today. The latest video focuses on the character of Vito.
    In Mafia III Inside Look – Vito, members of the Hangar 13 writing team (lead writer Bill Harms, senior writer Ed Fowler and senior writer Charles Webb) discuss the role that Vito Scaletta, the protagonist in Mafia II, plays as one of Lincoln Clay’s lieutenants in Mafia III.
    Mafia III is still coming on October 7 for the PC, PS4...
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  • N++ Coming to PC on August 25

    N++ Coming to PC on August 25

    With over 2,360 levels built into it at the start, N++ on the PC will also allow for custom levels and global sharing when it releases on Steam on August 25. For those unfamiliar with N++, you are a ninja with some impressive running and jumping skills. You collect little pips for points and time extensions on your way to the exit as you try to avoid a swift death at the hands of tricky level design and dangerous traps.
    “We’re so thrilled to bring N++ to the PC where the series
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  • Two for BioShock: The Collection - Comparison Trailer and Imagining BioShock Developer Series

    2K released two new trailers today for BioShock: The Collection. The first trailer is a comparison trailer for the opening of the original BioShock game between the original release and the updated version coming out on September 13 for the PC, PS4, and XB1.
    This new trailer highlights the graphical improvements between the original console releases of BioShock, BioShock 2 and BioShock Infinite, and the upcoming BioShock series debut on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. 2K is bringing all
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  • Experience Hatsune Miku in VR

    Experience Hatsune Miku in VR

    Hatsune Miku fans may be happy to hear that a standalone "app" (price TBD), Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live for PlayStation VR will allow them to get an "immersive Miku experience." Slated for release on October 14, this is a separate experience to the PSVR support that Project DIVA X (out August 30) will get in a free patch.
    Exclusive to PlayStation VR, the Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live bridges the gap between the physical world we live in and the digital world of Hatsune Miku in a completely
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  • Harley Quinn and Deadshot Revealed for Injustice 2

    Harley Quinn and Deadshot Revealed for Injustice 2

    Both Harley Quinn and Deadshot were revealed early this morning for Injustice 2.
    NetherRealm Studios welcomes the “Worst Heroes Ever” to the Injustice universe: Harley Quinn and Deadshot! Harley returns to Injustice 2 with her signature attitude, trusty sidekicks, and some new tricks up her sleeve. And the expert marksman and assassin Deadshot makes his console debut as one of the deadliest Super-Villains to inhabit Gotham City. Build and power up the ultimate version
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  • New Trailer and Story Details for Resident Evil 7

    New Trailer and Story Details for Resident Evil 7

    Capcom showed off some new gameplay footage and details concerning Resident Evil 7 at Gamescom today. Below you will find the "Lantern" trailer and some additional details as provided on the PlayStation blog.
    Resident Evil 7 biohazard takes place in Dulvey, Louisiana, where something’s amiss. Nobody’s heard from Jack or Marguerite Baker in ages, with rumors flying about what may have happened to them. At the end of Beginning Hour, you see a tagline that reads “Meet the Family,”
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  • New Metal Gear Survive is a Co-op Game with Zombies :(

    New Metal Gear Survive is a Co-op Game with Zombies :(

    A new Metal Gear game is coming called Metal Gear Survive and it is a four-player co-op that sees the surviving members of Militaires Sans Frontières not killed at the end of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes being transported through wormholes into an alternate universe. Once there, they are forced to battle an army of crystalline zombies and "at least one Metal Gear." I wish I were making this up, but alas...
    “Metal Gear Survive will offer a fresh take on the series’ famed
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  • Pee-wee Herman and David Hasselhoff Star in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Zombies in Spaceland

    Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will again feature a Zombies mode. This time, it's called Zombies in Spaceland, it has a decidedly 80s vibe, and it features the vocal talents of Paul Reubens, aka: Pee-wee Herman, and David Hasselhoff, aka: David Hasselhoff.
    Prepare for the roller coaster thrill-ride of your life through the gnarly amusement park of Zombies in Spaceland. Play as one of four classic 1980s archetypes in a radical, action-packed journey with an all-new ‘80s setting and
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  • Paragon Enters Into Free Open Beta

    Paragon Enters Into Free Open Beta

    Today, Epic Games made it so that you no longer have to pay any sort of fee to play Paragon. The Unreal powered MOBA was always slated to be free when it was ready for release with early adopters being able to pay their way to early access. Today, that paywall has been removed on all platforms (PC & PS4).
    Developed by Epic Games, the creators of Gears of War and Unreal Tournament, Paragon is a competitive 5v5 MOBA that combines the ferocity of third person action with the deep strategic
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  • Titanfall 2 Multiplayer Tech Test Begins August 19

    Titanfall 2 Multiplayer Tech Test Begins August 19

    Starting this Friday, August 19, hopeful Titanfall 2 players will get a chance to participate in the Multiplayer Tech Test on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The tests will run from August 19-21 and from August 26-28.

    Respawn Entertainment's Drew McCoy breaks down the game modes and gameplay experiences you will see in this test.
    Modes
    Bounty Hunt (5v5):
    A brand new mode in Titanfall 2 that pits you and your teammates against an opposing team of Pilots as well
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  • The Tomorrow Children Dated for September 6

    The Tomorrow Children Dated for September 6

    PlayStation 4 owners will get to play and experience The Tomorrow Children when it releases on September 6.

    The game will be F2P at release but there is a Founders Pack that will be available for $20 for a limited time which provides some nice premium content.
    The Tomorrow Children is a unique combination of action, simulation, strategy, and social gaming that delivers an experience unlike anything else. As “projection clones,” players will be tasked to work together
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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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