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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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  • Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Getting Retail Release from Nordic Games

    Nordic Games will publish the retail release of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on June 14, 2016. This is in addition to a Standard edition of the game, also arriving on the same date.
    The Standard retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at EUR/USD 19.99 and includes:
    • Premium Packaging
    • Quickstart Guide
    • Game DVD
    • A3 Poster

    The Limited retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at EUR/USD
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  • Final Overwatch Animated Short: Soldier 76 is a "Hero"

    Final Overwatch Animated Short: Soldier 76 is a "Hero"

    Blizzard released their final Overwatch animated short prior to launch. The latest, Hero, focuses on Soldier 76.
    "Hero" follows the masked vigilante Soldier: 76 on a personal mission to Dorado where he's set to investigate the illegal activities of the Los Muertos gang—but an unexpected complication threatens to compromise his objective.

    Overwatch is due to be released tomorrow (Monday, May 23) at 7PM (ET).

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  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location - New Trailer and Fall Release Date

    What, did you really think Scott Cawthon was actually done milking making Five Nights at Freddy's games? A trailer for the next installment in the franchise was released today. As you may have already guessed, the game is set to be called Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location.

    It's a similar game to what you're used to and it takes place in an entirely new location with some new monsters and scares.

    The release date is set for some time this F...
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  • Rumor: Next Destiny Expansion Called "Rise of Iron"

    Rumor: Next Destiny Expansion Called "Rise of Iron"

    A poster for the next Destiny expansion looks to have been leaked, at least if the original posting on Reddit is to be believed. The title, Destiny: Rise of Iron, looks to focus on the Iron Lords. You may know of Lord Saladin. He's the guy that gives you all of those fun Iron Banner bounties. There were nine original Iron Lords. These are the guys that defended the main city (the place you never really get to go to on Earth) a while back. The original nine are all supposedly dead. Nine ...
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  • Explore the New Region Coming in The Witcher 3 - Blood and Wine Expansion

    Explore the New Region Coming in The Witcher 3 - Blood and Wine Expansion

    Toussaint is the new, explorable area coming in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood & Wine. It's large, it's beautiful, and it's hiding a secret.
    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.
    Blood & Wine promises new charact...
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  • Part of Halo 5 is Coming Free to Windows 10

    Part of Halo 5 is Coming Free to Windows 10

    The Halo 5 sandbox known as the Forge is coming for free to a Windows 10 system near you. Yes, this is a standalone sandbox application for Windows 10 and does not include Halo 5 proper.

    Forge is kind of like Creative mode in Minecraft. You will be able to place objects and items in an environment. You can make Rube Goldberg type machines, game modes, minigames, art, or whatever you want really. Those on Windows 10 will have the benefit of using a mouse and keyboard to move...
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  • Fallout 4: Far Harbor Released

    Fallout 4: Far Harbor Released

    The third Fallout 4 add-on, Far Harbor, was released today on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC for $24.99 (or included with the Season Pass). Far Harbor is said to include the "largest landmass for an add-on that Bethesda has ever created."
    In Far Harbor, a new case from Valentine’s Detective Agency leads you on a search for a young woman and a secret colony of synths. Travel off the coast of Maine to the mysterious island of Far Harbor, where higher levels of radiation have
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  • Gran Turismo Sport Releases on November 15 - Gameplay Trailer, Screenshots, and Details

    Sony and Polyphony Digital announced today that Gran Turismo Sport will be released on November 15. While it's not quite a "full" Gran Turismo release, the content coming with GT Sport does seem to be a fair bit more than what came with Prologue on the PS3. GT Sport will launch with 117 events in offline mode, 137 cars, 19 locations with 27 track layouts. The game includes an Arcade mode, Campaign, Brand Central, Sport mode, Social Features, Livery Editor, and Scapes. All of that wil...
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  • Final Fantasy XV Environments are Pretty

    Final Fantasy XV Environments are Pretty


    A new trailer for Final Fantasy XV focuses only on the game's environments. They're rather pretty.

    Final Fantasy XV is out September 30 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
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  • PSN Secheduled Maintenance on May 24

    PSN Secheduled Maintenance on May 24

    If you cannot access features of the PlayStation Network on May 24 starting at 9:30PM (PT), don't panic. Sony will have the service down for a bit for some routine maintenance.

    The service is expected to return around 11:30PM (PT), or roughly two hours after the maintenance begins. The Service Status page for PSN says that users will be unable to access account management, the PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Video. You should be able to play games and most applications...
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  • Valencia Expansion Hits Black Desert Online on June 1

    Valencia Expansion Hits Black Desert Online on June 1

    Daum Games will release the next major expansion, Valencia, for Black Desert Online on June 1.
    The new content increases the size of the world by an additional 30% and also brings hundreds of new quests, some of which extend the main storyline. With Valencia Part One, players will be able to journey to an expansive desert region where exploration will take a completely different turn. Extreme heat during daytime requires proper hydration and intense cold at night requires players to
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  • Battlefield 4: Final Stand is Free for a Limited Time

    Battlefield 4: Final Stand is Free for a Limited Time

    If you do not yet own the Final Stand DLC for Battlefield 4, now is the best time to get it. From now until May 24 you will be able to add the Final Stand DLC to your account for free. If you add it to your account, it's yours to keep forever. If you do not add the DLC to your account after the 24th, you're basically SOL.
    From May 17 to May 24, you can download Battlefield 4 Final Stand for free*, from Origin, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live. In Battlefield 4 Final Stand, you can
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  • Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 "Trouble in Zombopolis" Free DLC Arrives this Summer

    The free "Trouble in Zombopolis Part One" for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 was detailed today by EA and PopCap. This expansion will add in new maps, two new characters, over 1,200 new customization items, character balancing, and more.
    Trouble in Zombopolis is free for all players and releases just in time for summer on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Origin on PC. Players can jump into the biggest zombie map ever built – Zombopolis – and battle their way through dark, undiscovered
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  • New Dishonored 2 Screenshots and Artwork

    New Dishonored 2 Screenshots and Artwork

    Enjoy these new screenshots and pieces of concept art for the upcoming Dishonored 2.

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  • Forza 6 Expands with NASCAR Today

    Forza 6 Expands with NASCAR Today

    NASCAR came to Forza Motorsport 6 today in a newly released expansion for the popular racing game. This expansion is available on the Xbox One for $20 (USD).
    America’s most popular form of motorsport is coming to the best-selling racing game of this generation. The NASCAR Expansion for Forza Motorsport 6 arrives today, bringing NASCAR to the world stage. This is an experience that only the comprehensive world of Forza Motorsport can deliver. The expansion features an all-new NASCAR
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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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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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