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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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  • Adult Entertainment Site Expands eSports Reach with New Dota 2 Team

    Adult Entertainment Site Expands eSports Reach with New Dota 2 Team

    YouPorn, a site many of you are probably intimately familiar with, is expanding its reach into the world of eSports this week with the announcement of a new North American Dota 2 team. TeamYP, formerly known as No Broodmama, is looking to take the Dota 2 world by storm as they join the fray at the ESL-One New York qualifier this weekend.
    “We’re especially excited about this partnership, for it’s a validation of our vision for our future within the eSports industry. Formed 1
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  • Sony Wants You to Vote on the Best PlayStation Game of All Time

    Sony Wants You to Vote on the Best PlayStation Game of All Time

    As part of their 20th anniversary celebration, Sony put up a poll to try to find out what the best PlayStation game of all time is. Yes, it's up to the fans to decide.

    Look at this list below, tell me this is an easy choice, and I'll call you a liar....
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  • Valve Releases Pre-Release Security Update for Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

    Holy crap, Valve just released a pre-release update for Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. Remember those games? I'm surprised Valve did but here we are with a new pre-release patch having just come out for players and server admins to test out.
    We've made a Prerelease update available for Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and their dedicated server components. The update notes are below. Please
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  • GTA Online Freemode Events Coming September 15

    GTA Online Freemode Events Coming September 15

    Grand Theft Auto Online players on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One will get a nice, new update on September 15 that brings a variety of activities to the game's free roam setting.
    Freemode Events in Grand Theft Auto Online are a new advancement in open world gameplay, giving players access to a range of seamlessly integrated games and challenges in GTA Online’s Freemode. Taking full advantage of the latest generation of consoles and PC hardware, there are no menus, lobbies, or
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  • Madden NFL 16 and PlayStation 4 Top the August 2015 NPD Figures

    Madden NFL 16 and PlayStation 4 Top the August 2015 NPD Figures

    Madden NFL 16 (read our Madden NFL 16 review here) and the PlayStation 4 have topped the charts for the NPD sales figures for August 2015. Madden was the best selling software title while the PlayStation 4 was again the top selling hardware for the month.
    Software:
    1. Madden NFL 16 (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3)
    2. Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4)
    3. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (Xbox One)
    4. Grand Theft Auto V (PS4, Xbox One, 360, PS3, PC)
    5. Lego: Jurassic World (360, 3DS, Wii U, PS3,
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  • Capture Pokemon in the Real World with Pokemon GO, Coming 2016 to Android and iOS

    Pokemon GO, not to be confused with the games developed and released by Square Enix with the same suffix, was announced this week by Nintendo. The game will be out in 2016 for iOS and Android devices and will allow fans to capture Pokemon in the real world.
    In the past, the Pokémon video game series has used real world locations like the Hokkaido and Kanto regions of Japan, as well as New York and Paris, as inspiration for its fantasy settings. In Pokémon GO, players will be able
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  • S is for Strength - Fallout 4 S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Video Series

    S is for Strength - Fallout 4 S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Video Series

    Bethesda released the first in a planned series of Fallout 4 videos that will focus on the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system. Obviously, they started off with S today. S stands for Strength!
    Following total atomic annihilation, the rebuilding of this great nation of ours may fall to you. That’s why Vault-Tec has prepared this educational video series for you to better understand the seven defining attributes that make you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.! Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligenc
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  • Live Action Destiny: The Taken King Trailer - Evil's Most Wanted

    Live Action Destiny: The Taken King Trailer - Evil's Most Wanted

    There's a new live action trailer for Destiny: The Taken King today.
    You killed his son. Now Oryx, The Taken King, wants revenge. Gather your Fireteam and take on the greatest threat this universe has seen with Destiny: The Taken King on 9/15.

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  • Dota 2 Reborn Update Released to Everyone

    Dota 2 Reborn Update Released to Everyone

    Despite the actual Dota 2 not saying a thing about it, the Dota 2 Twitter passed along word last night that the big Reborn update is now a part of the main game. That's right, it's out of beta.

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  • Final Fantasy V is Coming to the PC on September 24

    Final Fantasy V is Coming to the PC on September 24

    Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy V is finally coming to the PC on September 24. In just a couple of weeks, PC fans of the franchise will get to play the game that originally came out in 1992.
    Originally released in 1992, Final Fantasy V weaves a classic tale of magic, monsters and friendship as players follow four unlikely heroes tied together by fate who embark on a journey to restore life to the world's four elemental crystals. Players who pre-order Final Fantasy V o
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  • Microsoft Details November 2015 Firmware Update for the Xbox One

    Microsoft Details November 2015 Firmware Update for the Xbox One

    Microsoft just revealed some of the first details on what Xbox One owners can expect to see in the upcoming November 2015 software update for their console.
    • Play your Xbox 360 games on Xbox One. At launch you’ll be able to play over 100 Xbox 360 games on Xbox One with hundreds more in the months to come. This includes the added benefit of Xbox One features including screenshots, streaming, and game DVR – for your favorite Xbox 360 games. You can even play multiplayer with friends
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  • It's a Shaq Attack in the Latest NBA 2K16 Video

    It's a Shaq Attack in the Latest NBA 2K16 Video

    Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith all contribute to the latest NBA 2K16 Presents video offering from 2K. The trio will lend their talents to the game's pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows. They will provide "unique, high-level commentary and basketball perspectives."

    NBA 2K16 is slated to be released on the PS4, PS3, XB1, 360, and PC on September 29, 2015. You can find out more at the NBA 2K Twitter.

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  • New Apple TV Can Also Play Games - Starts at $150 for 32GB Model

    New Apple TV Can Also Play Games - Starts at $150 for 32GB Model

    Apple announced a new Apple TV today that can play games. No, not just mobile games either, but like, actual games. Starting at $149 (USD) for the 32GB model ($199 for 64GB), you can get an Apple TV that is capable of streaming TV shows and movies from your favorite services alongside playing a variety of games.

    The hardware includes the base unit sporting an A8 processor (same as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus), a remote with motion controls, a touch panel, and "basic" buttons tha...
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  • Drop Zone Mode Details for Star Wars Battlefront

    Drop Zone Mode Details for Star Wars Battlefront

    DICE released some fresh and hot details on the Drop Zone game mode coming in Star Wars Battlefront on November 17. What is Drop Zone? Well, it sounds a bit like a king of the hill game type.
    Similar to “King of the Hill”-style experiences, the objective in Drop Zone centers on drop pods falling through the atmosphere onto the planet surfaces. In tight 8-versus-8 matches, Rebel and Empire teams fight to capture and control these pods. When you locate a drop pod’s landing sit
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  • Fallout 4 Season Pass Revealed Alongside Post-Launch Support Plans and the Creation Kit

    Bethesda outlined their post-launch support plans for Fallout 4, including free updates with bonus content and a Season Pass offer. Unsurprisingly, Bethesda also announced that the game will support modding and that they will release a new Creation Kit in 2016.
    Regular Updates We'll be doing regular free updates to the game, and like Skyrim, these will come with not just fixes, but new features. For Skyrim we added things like mounted combat, legendary mode, kill cams, visual enhan
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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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