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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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  • First Major Division Patch Arrives Tomorrow - Patch 1.0.2 Details

    First Major Division Patch Arrives Tomorrow - Patch 1.0.2 Details

    The first major post-release client patch for The Division will be released early tomorrow morning (4AM ET). Patch 1.0.2 will include a number of fixes and some major adjustments to the Dark Zone.
    Gameplay
    • Named enemies. will now drop better loot in Challenge mode than in Hard mode.
    • Added a cooldown period for the Static Turret stun attack in order to avoid a stunlock in PvP and PvE game modes.
    • Named NPCs will no longer respawn after being killed in the Open World. This will
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  • Halo 5 Warzone Firefight Gameplay Trailer Reveal

    Halo 5 Warzone Firefight Gameplay Trailer Reveal

    343 Industries and Microsoft revealed the first gameplay trailer for Halo 5: Guardians this evening. This mode has been something fans have been looking forward to for quite some time now. The Xbox site gives you the lowdown on what fans can expect and when they can expect it.
    Since it was first announced last month that Player vs. Environment (PvE) combat would return to the Halo franchise in the form of Warzone Firefight, fans have been eagerly waiting to get a glimpse of how the
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  • Rumor: Sony Working on PlayStation 4.5 Capable of 4K Resolution and More

    Rumor: Sony Working on PlayStation 4.5 Capable of 4K Resolution and More

    A few unconfirmed rumors from various sources have said that Sony is working on a "PlayStation 4.5" that includes a more powerful GPU and supports up to 4K resolutions. Kotaku's very own Patrick "Scoops" Klepek got this news out earlier today and the fan reactions have not been super great.
    Based on conversations with developers who have spoken with Sony, this ‘PS4.5’ will include an upgraded GPU both to support high-end 4K resolution for games and add more processing power that
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  • (Updated) Phil Spencer Apologizes for Microsoft Having Erotic Dancers at GDC Party

    UPDATE: Phil Spencer issued a longer statement just moments ago via Xbox.com.
    Today, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer sent an email to the Xbox organization to address unfortunate events at this week’s Game Developers Conference 2016. These events did not reflect the core values and beliefs of Xbox, where we believe in respect – for the gamer, the medium, the industry and for Microsoft – as something that impacts every single person who loves games as much as we do. The full email
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  • Game Director for The Division Joins Io-Interactive to Work on Hitman

    Game Director for The Division Joins Io-Interactive to Work on Hitman

    Io-Interactive announced today that they have hired Ryan Barnard, the Game Director for The Division. As you may expect, Barnard will lend his talents towards the Hitman franchise.
    Ryan will focus on expanding on the near-endless possibilities of gameplay that a game like HITMAN possesses. This means heading up the future efforts of three of our very core teams – gameplay, online and world – which will be no small task. Ryan’s contributions to game design over the years show
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  • GTA Online Discounts and Double RP Week

    GTA Online Discounts and Double RP Week

    Rockstar announced that from today until March 24, GTA Online players will get special in-game discounts alongside double GTA$ and double RP playlists.
    DOUBLE GTA$ & RP PLAYLISTS Every day this week there's a different way for you to earn Double GTA$ & RP across various modes and missions via a featured Playlist, accessible directly from the GTAV launch screens. Friday March 18th through Sunday March 20th - Sumo Playlist Monday March 21st - Land Races Tuesday March 22nd - Keep Th
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  • Easter Update Hits Digimon Heroes

    Easter Update Hits Digimon Heroes

    Digimon, those digital monsters and champions, received a new update today. Specifically, there is an Easter update out for Digimon Heroes courtesy of Bandai Namco.
    Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is bringing an all-new, Easter-themed update to their popular mobile card game for iOS and Android, Digimon Heroes! Starting on March 17, Digimon Heroes! gets an Easter makeover and will feature a new item, the Easter Ticket, which unlocks Easter Digi-eggs filled with better
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  • Paragon Early Access Now Available for PC and PS4

    Paragon Early Access Now Available for PC and PS4

    Epic's new MOBA, Paragon, kicked off its Early Access today on both the PlayStation 4 and PC. Paragon's Creative Director, Steve Superville, explains what is included in this Early Access release and how you can participate right now.
    While Paragon is designed to be completely free-to-play in Open Beta this summer, our Founder’s Packs let you get in early. You can play in Early Access today, by purchasing a Founder’s Pack from the PlayStation Store or Paragon.com, joining us on
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  • New Warcraft Movie Trailer Features Ironforge and An Angry Dwarf

    New Warcraft Movie Trailer Features Ironforge and An Angry Dwarf

    A new TV spot for the upcoming Warcraft film sneaked its way online tonight. The new trailer features a lot of new footage including a look at Ironforge, an angry dwarf, and what looks to be the Barrens....
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  • Festive Chickens Added in Latest CS:GO Update (March 17, 2016)

    Festive Chickens Added in Latest CS:GO Update (March 17, 2016)

    The latest update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive adds in some changes and content for MLG Columbus 2016. Who cares about that stuff though? There are now festive chickens in the game!

    FESTIVE. CHICKENS.

    Changelog for CS:GO for March 17, 2016

    MLG Columbus 2016 – Added MLG Columbus 2016 Team and Player Autograph Stickers, now available for purchase, with 50% of the proceeds from sticker sales going to the players and organizations. – Stickers can be used
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  • Two New Characters Revealed for Tales of Berseria

    Two New Characters Revealed for Tales of Berseria

    Bandai Namco revealed two new characters for Tales of Berseria earlier today.
    Magilou, an unknown woman who proclaims herself to be the “great sorceress” while others see her as the practitioner of “unlicensed witchcraft.” Her free and carefree behavior can make her the life of the party, but this trickster has a hidden dark side towards Velvet. Bienfu, is a peculiar malak (a spiritual being that can harness the power of nature) that has a unique form and personality, often expre
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  • Star Wars Battlefront 'Outer Rim' DLC Arrives March 22

    Star Wars Battlefront 'Outer Rim' DLC Arrives March 22

    A new gameplay trailer for the upcoming Outer Rim DLC for Star Wars Battlefront was released today. The content will be out on March 22 and includes new locations, new heroes, the new Extraction game mode, and more.

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  • LawBreakers Has a New Look, Is Exclusive to Steam, and No Longer F2P

    LawBreakers Has a New Look, Is Exclusive to Steam, and No Longer F2P

    Cliff Bleszinski from Boss Key Productions revealed some updated details concerning LawBreakers, their upcoming competitive FPS. Originally, the plan was to release the game as a free-to-play option, facilitated by their publisher, Nexon.

    Speaking at GDC, Bleszinski announced some major changes to the game starting off with the fact that the game is no longer going to be F2P. On top of that, the game is now also exclusive to the Steam platform and will not have a separate...
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  • Score a Gold Buggy in Dying Light: The Following by Playing the Game

    Score a Gold Buggy in Dying Light: The Following by Playing the Game

    Techland announced their first community bounty today for Dying Light: The following. They are tasking their fans with collectively running over 5,000,000 zombies with their in-game buggies. Doing so over the weekend will give everyone an exclusive Gold Buggy paint job that they can use.
    "We’ve also added a little something extra to add to the carnage" - explains producer Tymon Smektała. - "We’re giving the buggy some extra hitting power during the event, so smashing zombies
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  • Meet the Bosses You Will Fight in TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan

    Meet the Bosses You Will Fight in TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan

    Activision, Nickelodeon, and PlatinumGames released a new trailer for their upcoming action title, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. Today's video shows off some of the bosses the brothers Turtle will encounter.

    These bosses include series staples like Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady, and General Krang. It also features new bosses including Karai, Wingnut, and Slash.

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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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