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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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  • Dead Island Riptide is a Separate Download in PS4 Retail Release of Dead Island Definitive Edition

    Dead Island Definitive Edition is coming out in just five days (May 31) on the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. This compilation includes some enhanced visuals and features for the first Dead Island, Dead Island Riptide, and includes a side-scrolling game called Dead Island: Retro Revenge. On the Xbox One, all three games are contained on one disc, as you would expect. On the PlayStation 4, you'll have to download Riptide separately. Why? Deep Silver provides an explanation ...
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  • No Man's Sky Reportedly Delayed Until at Least July

    No Man's Sky Reportedly Delayed Until at Least July

    I hope you weren't too attached to that June 21 release date for No Man's Sky because it's looking like the game has been delayed. According to sources close to Kotaku, the game has been pushed back to "at least" July or August. One source initially provided word of the delay to the site. A second source, someone working at GameStop, said that their store was instructed to cover up any mention of the June 21 release date. The dates were covered up with a "Coming Soon" sticker, which is sh...
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  • There Might be a Mirror's Edge TV Series

    There Might be a Mirror's Edge TV Series

    There is going to be a Mirror's Edge TV series according to a new report from Deadline.

    The series will be created by Endemol Shine Studios, headed by Sharon Hall. Here is what Sharon had to say about the potential for a Mirror's Edge TV series.
    “We clearly see Mirror’s Edge as a franchise for the global TV audience,” said Sharon Hall, President of Endemol Shine Studios. “It has a strong female protagonist, a wildly rabid fan base and a worldwide brand that
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  • Rumor: Microsoft Readying Two New Consoles - Slim Xbox One and Upgraded Xbox Scorpio for 2017

    A new rumor has popped up today concerning Microsoft's future plans for Xbox hardware. These rumors, backed by a few independent anonymous sources at Kotaku and Polygon, say that Microsoft will reveal that a "slim" Xbox One will be announced and released later this year. In addition, Microsoft is working on a new hardware revision that will bump the capabilities of the console to nearly four times the power of the current box. This new hardware revision is codenamed Scorpio and is expected...
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  • Racist Stellaris Mod Pulled from Steam Workshop

    Racist Stellaris Mod Pulled from Steam Workshop

    The "European Phenotype and Names Only (White Humans)" mod for Stellaris was pulled from the Steam Workshop by Paradox Interactive. The mod aimed to make the human characters in the game more "European," which is to say to make them all "white."

    A Paradox spokesperson issued this statement to Eurogamer about the matter.
    "We shipped the game originally with an accurate representation of humans, that is to say diverse in both ethnicity and personality. We embrace the
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  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine Launch Trailer

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine Launch Trailer

    The final launch trailer is here for Blood and Wine, the final major expansion coming out May 31 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
    Become professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia and explore Toussaint, a remote land untouched by war, where you will unravel the horrifying secret behind a beast terrorizing the kingdom. With all trails leading to dead ends, only a witcher can solve the mystery and survive the evil lurking in the night. Introducing an entirely new realm to traverse, new
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  • Three New Vampyr Screenshots

    Three New Vampyr Screenshots

    Enjoy these three new screenshots for Vampyr.
    Vampyr, the new action-RPG from acclaimed game-development studio DontNod, releases new images today depicting the duality of the central character. Set in London, 1918, Vampyr promises to offer a unique and deeply immersive experience, and a strong and engaging narrative steeped in vampire mythology. In Vampyr, players take control of Dr. Jonathan Reid, a newly formed vampire who is torn between the Hippocratic Oath he swore as a
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  • Umbrella Corps Adding Raccoon City and Police Station Maps

    Umbrella Corps Adding Raccoon City and Police Station Maps


    If you're going to pick up Umbrella Corps (sound warning) on June 21, you may be interested to know that Capcom is including two classic focused maps: Raccoon City and Police Station.
    Two new maps offer a spin on familiar locales from the classic Resident Evil games and will be featured in multiplayer modes as well as The Experiment single player mode. The Raccoon City map features wide open city streets contrasted against a claustrophobic maze-like sewer system
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  • Former Employee Sues Valve for $3.1 Million Citing Wrongful Termination and Discrimination

    A former Valve employee is suing the company for $3.1 million, claiming that they were fired due to transgender discrimination, retaliation for whistle blowing, a misclassification of employment, and more.

    The details of the lawsuit, originally posted by Polygon, note that the filing came on April 12, 2016. The employee, known only by their initials in the lawsuit, says that she was fired after going to the Human Resources department to complain about how the company was...
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  • June 2016 Games with Gold - XCOM, Goat Simulator, and More

    June 2016 Games with Gold - XCOM, Goat Simulator, and More


    The "free" Games with Gold offerings for June 2016 were announced today. These include Goat Simulator, The Crew, Super Meat Boy, and XCOM Enemy Unknown.
    • Goat Simulator ($9.99): Available from June 1-30 on Xbox One • The Crew ($29.99): Available from June 16-July 15 on Xbox One • Super Meat Boy ($14.99): Available from June 1-15 on Xbox 360 and Xbox One • XCOM Enemy Unknown ($39.99): Available from June 16-30 on Xbox 360 and Xbox One On June 1, we’v
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  • New Mirror's Edge Catalyst Trailer Answers 'Why We Run'

    New Mirror's Edge Catalyst Trailer Answers 'Why We Run'

    A launch trailer for Mirror's Edge Catalyst attempts to answer the question of "why we run." I guess that's less of a question and more of a statement. Either way, this it the trailer.

    Mirror's Edge Catalyst is due to be released on June 7.

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  • First Free DLC Character Released for Battleborn, Preview of Next Hero

    First Free DLC Character Released for Battleborn, Preview of Next Hero

    Alani is the first, free DLC character released for Battleborn by Gearbox Software. Alani utilizes water to both harm foes and heal allies. Also of note today is the fact that Gearbox has teased the next free hero, Pendles. Pendles will be joined by three additional heroes after his release in the near future.

    Gearbox and 2K have also reduced the price of the base game and the Digital Deluxe Edition by $20 for a limited time. Two gameplay videos for Alani can be found be...
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  • YouTube Live at E3 Returns for 2016

    YouTube Live at E3 Returns for 2016

    Last year, YouTube had some rather extensive E3 coverage with their "YouTube Live at E3" program. It was popular enough that it's coming back for E3 2016. This includes coverage of the major conferences, an event hub of various YouTube Gaming pages for dozens of events.
    YouTube will give gamers around the world front-row access to everything E3 again this year with dozens of live streams scheduled throughout the week. To make moments like this even better, we are launching event pages
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  • Heavesnstrike Rivals Arrives on Steam for Free

    Heavesnstrike Rivals Arrives on Steam for Free

    Square Enix ported their mobile tactical RPG to the PC and made it available for free through Steam.
    With over two million players on the mobile version, the PC version features cross-platform play with the mobile app. The game offers real-time multiplayer battles with players from across the globe as well as regular league battles and special arena tournaments for players to fight their way to the top of the PvP leaderboards rankings.

    Features include: ·
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  • H1Z1: King of the Kill Adds Ignition Mode

    H1Z1: King of the Kill Adds Ignition Mode


    H1Z1: King of the Kill added in a new game mode today that Daybreak Games is calling Ignition.
    Ignition is a fight-to-the-death struggle for resources and survival against up to 150 other players - with an exciting twist! Rather than parachuting into the action, Ignition starts each challenger off with their very own ATV and a pack of explosives strapped to their body. Players have a limited amount of time to scavenge for weapons and equipment before making their way t
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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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