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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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  • Facepunch Studios Cancels Community Meetup After Receiving Death Threats

    Facepunch Studios Cancels Community Meetup After Receiving Death Threats

    The studio behind Rust has cancelled plans to meet with developers and fans near GDC.

    Facepunch Studios says that due to an "IRL threat" they were cancelling a planned meetup set to take place next week. Facepunch took to the official Rust Twitter account to share this disturbing news with the community.

    A small meet and greet was scheduled to take place at a small coffee shop in San Francisco next week. The meetup would take place near the Game Developers Conference...
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  • Disco Elysium Updated with Nifty Photo Mode

    Disco Elysium Updated with Nifty Photo Mode

    Good cop? Bad cop? What about fab cop?

    A new mode was added to the stellar Disco Elysium today that allows players to create the photo opportunity of their dreams. So long as their dreams are entirely about the content within Disco Elysium.

    If you ever tire of solving dramatic mysteries or reading any of the dense, branching dialogue, you can now fire up Collage Mode. This new mode is a photo mode on steroids. It offers players "full access to characters, environments,...
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  • Far Cry 5 Receives 60fps Patch on Xbox and PlayStation

    Far Cry 5 Receives 60fps Patch on Xbox and PlayStation

    You will need a newer generation console for this, of course.

    In honor of the game's fifth anniversary, Ubisoft rolled out a new 60fps patch for Far Cry 5. This update, out now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will allow you to run the game at a much higher framerate than what you were used to seeing on consoles.

    This 60fps update doesn't seem to include anything else. Meaning, you won't see any next-gen graphical bells and whistles here. I am reading from some users...
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  • Twitch Founder and CEO Steps Down After 16 Years

    Twitch Founder and CEO Steps Down After 16 Years

    It was a really long step.

    Emmett Shear, the founder and CEO of Twitch is stepping down from his position after 16 years with the streaming focused company. He will be replaced by president Dan Clancy effective immediately.

    Shear founded Twitch back in October of 2006. The site itself began as a reality focused streaming platform named Justin.tv, named after another co-founder, Justin Kan. Justin.tv was made to document Kan's life. In 2013, Shear eventually transformed...
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  • Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Hits Steam on April 6

    Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Hits Steam on April 6

    Your mission? Kill Chaos.

    The chaotic day that Final Fantasy fans on Steam have been waiting for is nearly here. Square Enix says that Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will hit Steam on April 6. This release comes a bit over a year after the game was initially released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Epic Games Store.

    As part of today's brief Steam release announcement, Square Enix also says that Stranger of Paradise Final...
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  • Redfall Story Trailer

    Redfall Story Trailer

    There's more to Redfall than simply slaying vampires.

    If you thought that Redfall, the upcoming action title from Arkane Austin was purely about slaying vampires, you would be mistaken. Sure, there is a lot of that vampire slaying going on but there's also something a little extra going on. A little something that studios like to call "a story."

    The latest trailer for Redfall shares with us information about the game's plot. That plot that seems to involve a...
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  • Valve's Steam Deck is on Sale as Part of the Steam Spring Sale

    Valve's Steam Deck is on Sale as Part of the Steam Spring Sale

    You can save 10% off Valve's portable PC for a limited time.

    If you've been holding off on picking up a shiny new Steam Deck because the price was just a tiny bit too high, you may want to check it out now. From now through until March 23 at 10AM (PT), Valve's Steam Deck is on sale for 10% off. This discounted price is in honor of both a year of the Steam Deck's availability and it just so happens to coincide with the Steam Spring Sale.

    This 10% may not sound like a lot...
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  • Fresh Atlas Fallen Gameplay Reveal and Signature Edition Details

    Fresh Atlas Fallen Gameplay Reveal and Signature Edition Details

    Pre-orders are also now available.

    A gameplay reveal trailer for the upcoming action-RPG, Atlas Fallen, came out earlier today. This new trailer shows off a little bit of what players will get to experience when Atlas Fallen is out on May 16 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    This first gameplay reveal will "give you a glimpse of the extraordinary thrills that await as you battle legendary creatures in superpowered combat." Well if the promise of...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 02 Reloaded Update Out Now

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 02 Reloaded Update Out Now

    This update includes a new map, a new raid episode, and more.

    A mid-season update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is out today across all platforms. Season 02 Reloaded, as it's being called, offers some new content to those playing Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer modes, Warzone 2.0, and also continues the Atomgrad co-op raid with a second episode.

    Perhaps the most important addition in Modern Warfare 2 Season 02 Reloaded is the addition of Shredder. In case there are...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Free Multiplayer Weekend

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Free Multiplayer Weekend

    Another free weekend? Yes, another free weekend.

    For at least the second time now, Activision is offering players a full weekend to play the multiplayer component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for free. This free multiplayer weekend will give you access to six multiplayer maps, eight game modes, and access to the first part of the Special Ops Raid.

    This free weekend won't include every multiplayer map, perhaps in an effort to save some storage space on your machines....
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  • Ghostwire: Tokyo Arrives on Xbox on April 12 Alongside New Content Update

    Ghostwire: Tokyo Arrives on Xbox on April 12 Alongside New Content Update

    The free content update will be for all versions of the game.

    Tango Gameworks and Bethesda Softworks, studios owned by Microsoft, will finally get to release Ghostwire: Tokyo on the Xbox platform. It's taken a little while for the PlayStation 5 timed-exclusive period to run out, but it's finally happening on April 12. On this date, Ghostwire: Tokyo will be released on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and also through Windows PC.

    Keep in mind that Ghostwire: Tokyo has been out...
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  • Epic Games Forced to Pay $245 Million in Fortnite Refunds by FTC

    Epic Games Forced to Pay $245 Million in Fortnite Refunds by FTC

    The FTC now offers a form that can be filled out if you believe you're owed a refund.

    Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite, has been officially ordered to pay $245 million in refunds to players. This order comes from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the government body ruled that Epic Games utilized confusing button configurations that "tricked" players into making unwanted purchases.

    This $245 million refund is part of a settlement Epic Games made...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.1 Out Now

    Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.1 Out Now

    This one is more of a housekeeping update.

    The 4.0.1 update for Battlefield 2042 came out earlier today, March 14. This update is available for all platforms and mostly includes some "quality of life" adjustments. There are also some balancing adjustments included in this update.

    DICE says that they are preparing a larger update, 4.1.0, that they hope to release in the coming weeks. Also, don't forget that Battlefield 2042 is currently available to try for f...
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  • Wrestlin' Nation: WWE 2K23 is Now Available

    Wrestlin' Nation: WWE 2K23 is Now Available

    But only for those with the more expensive versions of the game.

    If you own or purchase either the Icon Edition or Deluxe Edition of WWE 2K23, then you can begin playing right now. The Visual Concepts wrestling title is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Those who pick up the slightly less expensive standard versions of the game will have to wait until March 17th to play.

    WWE 2K23 is the one featuring John Cena on the...
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  • Creative Reveals New Compact PC Soundbar - Creative Stage SE

    Creative Reveals New Compact PC Soundbar - Creative Stage SE

    The Creative Stage SE sits under your monitor like its bigger soundbar brothers sit under TVs.

    Creative Technology just announced the release of their new Creative Stage SE. This is the latest in their PC soundbar family that blends "custom-tuned racetrack drivers and Sound Blaster technology." I don't know what "racetrack drivers" mean here, but they apparently help to "deliver a clearer and more immersive audio experience."

    The Creative...
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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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