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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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  • Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows Shipping Now

    Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows Shipping Now

    If you wanted to use your wireless Xbox One controller on your computer, you should note that the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows began shipping today.
    With the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, you’ll simply plug the Adapter into the USB 2.0 or 3.0 port of your Windows 10 PC laptop or tablet and bind the Adapter to your Wireless Controller to enable the same gaming experience you’re used to on Xbox One, including in-game chat and high-quality stereo audio. The Xbox Wireless Adapter
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  • Leia, Han Solo, and Palpatine Join Star Wars Battlefront

    Leia, Han Solo, and Palpatine Join Star Wars Battlefront

    Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Emperor Palpatine are confirmed to join Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader as the iconic figures you can assume control over in Star Wars Battlefront.

    Leia Organa Leia is a character that succeeds through her fearless, strategic mind. We can all remember moments when her quick-thinking blaster fire helped the Rebels out of trouble. Our goal for all the Hero characters has been to capture their essence and spirit from the original Star Wars film trilo
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  • Dell's Black Friday Deal Includes $300 Xbox One Bundle with Fallout 4, Gears of War, and More

    Well ahead of the usual Black Friday (typically the day after Thanksgiving in the United States) sales, comes a look at what Dell is going to offer. Included is a really great deal on an Xbox One bundle that includes a 500GB Xbox One console, a copy of Fallout 4, an extra controller, a download voucher for Gears of War, a 3.5mm headset, "and more." All of this is yours for just $300 (USD) if you can manage to snag a bundle. That's a savings of $170 if you should buy each of those items separ...
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  • How to Obtain the No Time to Explain Exotic in Destiny: The Taken King

    How to Obtain the No Time to Explain Exotic in Destiny: The Taken King

    Today, if you were one of the many that found all of the hidden Ghosts in the daily "Paradox" mission, you may have found a new quest waiting for you with Lakshmi-2 in the Tower. Completion of her quest line will result in you earning the No Time to Explain pulse rifle.

    Kdintranet on Reddit provides a step by step on how to earn this weapon.
    The Quest The quest is called "Not Forged in Light" and you receive it from Lakshmi-2. AFAIK you get this after completing today
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  • Twitch App Now Available on PlayStation 4

    Twitch App Now Available on PlayStation 4

    No longer will PlayStation 4 owners be forced to watch Twitch through the system's web browser. Today, the official Twitch app was released and hey, it's pretty good.
    Our PlayStation 4 app provides the full Twitch experience. You can watch, follow, or interact with any broadcaster or game on Twitch – not just those broadcasting from PlayStation. It’s all the games you love, all in one app, across all your PlayStation devices.

    Here are a few highlights: • Watch
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  • Red Orchestra 2: Reinforcement Update Pack Released

    Red Orchestra 2: Reinforcement Update Pack Released

    Earlier today, Tripwire Interactive released the Reinforcement Update Pack for all owns of Red Orchestra 2 and Rising Storm. This content is free to everybody that owns those games. To mark the occasion, Red Orchestra 2 is free to play via Steam from now until Monday, October 26 at 1PM (ET) along with being on sale for 75% off.
    The Reinforcement Update Pack consists of: • Incoming new map: Barrikady Factory. Barrikady is a combined effort between Tripwire and community members, now b
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  • Konami Denies Kojima Left, Says He's 'on Vacation' and Claims No Knowledge of Farewell Party

    Konami has said that Hideo Kojima hasn't left the company. They say that Kojima is instead "on vacation."

    A representative from Konami's Tokyo HQ issued this statement earlier this morning.
    "Currently, Kojima is listed as a company employee [at Konami]. Currently, Kojima and the development team are finished developing Metal Gear Solid V and are taking a long time off from work. Because the development time for console games is so long and fatigue builds up, it’s
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  • GTA Online Secret Halloween Update Leaked

    GTA Online Secret Halloween Update Leaked

    Through some sneaky means that probably involves a bit of data mining, it was discovered this evening that a "secret" Halloween update for GTA Online is coming soon. How soon? We're not really sure on that one. it could drop tomorrow alongside the Lowrider update or it could drop closer to Halloween. Whichever the case, here is what was discovered about this super secret update. Here is what is currently known about "The Halloween Surprise" update. The update will include two new cars, a lot...
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  • Life is Strange Final Episode Launch Trailer

    Life is Strange Final Episode Launch Trailer

    The final episode for Life is Strange is here. Check out the launch trailer below, but be warned that there are spoilers if you have not yet completed the other episodes.
    Max learns that time is impossible to control as she moves inexorably towards the most agonizing decision of her life. Arcadia Bay, meanwhile, is preparing to weather a huge storm as Life is Strange comes to a gripping and gut wrenching conclusion.

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  • Ubisoft Opens a Not-so-Exclusive Rewards Club

    Ubisoft Opens a Not-so-Exclusive Rewards Club

    Ubisoft unveiled their Ubisoft Club idea today. It's essentially a rewards program that will grant players access to "extra in-game content" and beta access for a variety of Ubisoft titles. I could sit here and tell you about what all is included, but I'll let the little stick figures that are doing questionable things around the world tell you exactly what Ubisoft Club is all about.

    Seriously, I'm a little creeped out by what went on from 0:18-0:21 in that abo...
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  • NPD for September 2015: PlayStation 4 and NBA 2K16 Are the Champs

    NPD for September 2015: PlayStation 4 and NBA 2K16 Are the Champs

    The September 2015 NPD figures are in. On the hardware side, PlayStation 4 once again beat out the Xbox One and Wii U. On the software side, NBA 2K16 was the top seller.
    Software
    1. NBA 2K16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
    2. Madden NFL 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3) [Note: This is Madden's second month.]
    3. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360)
    4. FIFA 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
    5. Destiny: The Taken King (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3)
    6. Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
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  • Listen to the Entirety of the Amazing Halo 5 Original Soundtrack for Free

    Listen to the Entirety of the Amazing Halo 5 Original Soundtrack for Free

    343 Industries put up the entirety of the original game soundtrack for Halo 5: Guardians online for free. You can listen to the entire thing right now if you wanted to, and you probably should because it's phenomenal.

    The entire 39 piece OST is there. It's good. It's really good. Below are a couple of songs. You can listen to the whole thing over at SoundCloud.

    Blue Team
    [SOUNDCLOUD]https://soundcloud.com/343ndustries/2-10-blue-team[/SOUNDCLOUD]
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  • Halo Trailer Introduces You to Spartan Companies

    Halo Trailer Introduces You to Spartan Companies

    New to Halo 5: Guardians are Spartan Companies. This seems to be a bit like a "clan" or a "guild" common in numerous other games. These Spartan Companies provide access to private discussion forums, customized emblems, customization card packs for meeting certain player counts, and much more.

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  • Hideo Kojima Has Officially Left Konami

    Hideo Kojima Has Officially Left Konami

    According to The New Yorker, Hideo Kojima said his final good-byes to Konami on October 9. Anonymous sources said that the popular developer had a farewell party that day with Kojima Productions. Kojima has at least a few months of mandatory R&R as he is under a non-compete until December.

    This is the final note for Kojima's career with Konami after months of conflict. The first signs of trouble surfaced back in March of this year when it was rumored that Kojima was expected...
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  • GTA Online Presents Benny's Original Motor Works Grand Re-Opening Trailer

    GTA Online Presents Benny's Original Motor Works Grand Re-Opening Trailer

    Tomorrow, the Lowriders update for GTA Online will be released to the world (assuming you have the game on Xbox One, PS4, or PC). Earlier today, Rockstar released a new trailer for Benny's Original Motor Works, the one stop shop for all of your vehicle customization needs.

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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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