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Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
 

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...
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  • Another New Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Trailer, Uncharted 4 Beta Dates

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 06:26 PM
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    Another New Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Trailer, Uncharted 4 Beta Dates

    Naughty Dog and Sony released another new gameplay trailer for Uncharted; The Nathan Drake Collection today.

    The team will have new gameplay videos up through the game's launch on October 9. A demo for the Collection will be out on PlayStation Network on September 29.


    The beta for Uncharted 4 was shown off to be December 4-13. The beta will be for everybody that has a copy of Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and a live PlayStation...
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  • Rainbow Six Siege Ships with 11 Maps, All Future Maps to be Free

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-17-2015, 06:05 PM
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    Rainbow Six Siege Ships with 11 Maps, All Future Maps to be Free

    A posting over on Reddit by an Ubisoft employee shines a light on how the studio will support Rainbow Six Siege after its release.
    We are glad to finally share with you that at launch, Rainbow Six Siege will have 11 maps, playable both day or night, all using the full potential of our Real Blast destruction technology. In addition, all post-launch maps will be downloadable for free. We want players to stay with us for the long term and have ambitious post-launch plans that we will
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  • The Witness Release Date Set for January 26, 2016 - New Trailer and Screens

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 05:12 PM
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    The Witness Release Date Set for January 26, 2016 - New Trailer and Screens

    Developer Jonathan Blow finally unveiled a release date for The Witness today. The puzzle filled adventure title from the Indie developer that brought us Braid will be released on January 26, 2016 for Windows, iOS, and the PlayStation 4.
    We’ll be very happy to get the game out into the world, because we’ve been working on it a long time! We originally thought The Witness would be coming out toward the end of the PS4 launch window, but … there’s just been a lot to do. I think
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  • Bungie Explains How Xur Works in Destiny Year Two

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 03:40 PM
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    Bungie Explains How Xur Works in Destiny Year Two

    The latest Bungie weekly update posting contains a wealth of new information from the studio but perhaps most important thing mentioned this week is information on how Xur will work in Year Two. Xur, for those unaware, is an NPC that shows up each weekend and sells a number of exotic and unique items that you can purchase with Strange Coins. In Year Two, Bungie is changing things up a bit with regards to what Xur will sell and when. Here is what Senior Design Lead Tyson Green has t...
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  • Persona 5 Tokyo Game Show 2015 Trailer

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-17-2015, 03:33 PM
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    Persona 5 Tokyo Game Show 2015 Trailer

    A new trailer for Persona 5 was revealed this week. The trailer shows off snippets of gameplay with Japanese voice work. As far as I'm aware, there is no English trailer yet.

    Persona 5 is expected to be released now in the Summer of 2016 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in both Japan and North America.

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  • Dishonored 2 Welcome to Karnaca Trailer

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 03:06 PM
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    Dishonored 2 Welcome to Karnaca Trailer

    A new behind the scenes trailer for Dishonored 2 came out today by Bethesda. The trailer, Welcome to Karnaca, shines a light on how the world of Karnaca is different from Dunwall, the city in the first game.
    How is Karnaca different from Dunwall? The southern setting for Dishonored 2 is much sunnier – but what else is new? Arkane’s Co-Creative Director Harvey Smith takes us on a tour of the game’s new location.

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  • Final Fantasy XV Dawn Trailer 2.0 Shown by Square Enix

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 02:39 PM
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    Final Fantasy XV Dawn Trailer 2.0 Shown by Square Enix

    The "Dawn Trailer 2.0" for Final Fantasy XV was shown off this week by Square Enix at the Tokyo Game Show. This is an updated trailer for the game that fans may remember from just a little over a month ago.
    This is an updated trailer that depicts protagonists Noctis and Luna as they reflect on the tragic events of their respective pasts, which set the stage for the narrative of FINAL FANTASY XV. Players will catch a glimpse of the fateful duo's internal strife as Luna struggles
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  • PSA: Save Up to 67% on the Call of Duty Franchise this Weekend

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-17-2015, 02:29 PM
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    PSA: Save Up to 67% on the Call of Duty Franchise this Weekend

    On Steam, you can save up to 67% on the Call of Duty franchise for the duration of this weekend. This includes discounts on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and more.

    That's pretty much it. Go forth and save....
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  • Dota 2 Update Released - September 16, 2015

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 02:13 PM
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    Dota 2 Update Released - September 16, 2015

    An update for Dota 2 was released last night. Let's look at those changes.

    Changelog for Dota 2 for September 16, 2015

    • Updated the network protocol to fix double execution of some commands. For this specific update, we suggest you not download the update if you are in an existing game, as the protocol change will not allow you to connect to a game started on the previous version.
    • Fixed ability animations not playing if they were interrupted then restarted.
    • Fixed a case where
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  • Fox Engine Overseer Quits Konami

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 02:00 PM
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    Fox Engine Overseer Quits Konami

    Julien Merceron, the overseer on the Fox Engine, has reportedly quit Konami. The news originally broke on Gameblog (via IGN).

    Merceron joined Konami in 2013 as the Worldwide Technology Director. During this time, he oversaw the creation of the Fox Engine and its use in both the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise and Metal Gear Solid V. Before that, he worked at IO Interactive, Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix. Specific reasons for his departure were not made, but i...
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  • The Dead Island MOBA is Shutting Down Next Month

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-17-2015, 01:43 PM
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    The Dead Island MOBA is Shutting Down Next Month

    First off, there is a Dead Island MOBA. It is called Dead Island: Epidemic and I probably mentioned it ages ago here, or maybe I didn't. Whatever the coverage was, one thing is for certain: Deep Silver is closing down the game next month.
    Ever since starting with the Closed Alpha, and all the way through the Closed Beta and Open Beta, we’ve received a great amount of useful criticism and encouraging feedback from our players. This has been invaluable for all the teams involved
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  • Metal Gear Online - Classes, Maps, Modes, and More

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    • Published: 09-17-2015, 12:11 AM
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    Metal Gear Online - Classes, Maps, Modes, and More

    The Metal Gear Online site updated earlier with a ton of new information for the upcoming content release for Metal Gear Solid V.
    Game Types (Missions)
    Bounty Hunter
    Teams win if the number of enemy team tickets is reduced to zero. Killing or Fultoning an enemy reduces the enemy team tickets by one. Fultoning an enemy increases your team's ticket total by the value of the Fultoned enemy's bounty.


    Cloak and Dagger Attackers win by recovering the D
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  • GameStop Refusing to Sell Console Bundles that Include Digital Download Vouchers

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    • Published: 09-16-2015, 11:26 PM
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    GameStop Refusing to Sell Console Bundles that Include Digital Download Vouchers

    GameStop is pulling a GameStop and are going to stop carrying console bundles that include downloadable vouchers for games. This was revealed during a recent earnings call (PDF).

    Executives at GameStop revealed their plans to move away from digital bundles and instead are opting to focus on carrying "physical" bundles instead. This plan actually kicked off last month with Madden NFL 16. "But Zips, they still totally sold the Madden NFL bundles in their store!" Yes they did,...
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  • P is for Perception - Fallout 4 S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Video Series

    • Created by: Shawn Zipay
    • Published: 09-16-2015, 11:24 AM
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    P is for Perception - Fallout 4 S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Video Series

    Vault-Tec is all about ensuring that consumers know exactly how to survive in the post-apocalyptic world we have all come to know and love. Today, Vault-Tec and Bethesda have teamed up to bring the world the latest in their Fallout 4 S.P.E.C.I.A.L. video series. Today focuses on Perception.
    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
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  • Apple TV to Entice Even More Casual Gamers?

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    • Published: 09-16-2015, 10:46 AM

    Apple TV to Entice Even More Casual Gamers?

    As you may have heard, Apple made an announcement earlier in the month that had more to do with the latest iPhone designs and upgrades. While those changes are indeed coming to their mobile lineup, they're also looking to make a proper entry in the gaming sphere. The new Apple TV will be available for a mere $150 (for the 32GB model) and aims to provide users with another gaming option that doesn't come from the Big 3 (Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo). While some have been quick to shoot it down bef...
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