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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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  • Barkley 2 Teaser is Mostly Slam, Not Much Jam

    Barkley 2 Teaser is Mostly Slam, Not Much Jam

    If you haven't played, or even know about, Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden, then I feel really bad for you. It's a masterpiece. There's simply no other way to describe an RPG of its caliber.

    At long last, a new teaser for the sequel to the 2008 hit has finally been revealed. Here is the latest trailer for Barkley 2: Revenge of Cuchulainn.
    The year is 666X. A powerful youngster, wise beyond his years, awakens from a B-Ball induced coma aboard the mysterious dwarf
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  • Konami Denies Statements from GameSpot that say MGS 5: The Phantom Pain Multiplayer is Locked Behind a Paywall

    Yesterday, GameSpot put out an article that said Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain's forward operating base (FOB) multiplayer, was locked behind a paywall. Gamespot said that in order to even play FOB, players had to first purchase an in-game currency, MB Coins, using real world money.

    Today, Konami issued a statement to PC Gamer that flat out said that was a complete load of BS.
    "Gamespot posted an article following the review that the PVP (FOB) mode in MGSV TPP will
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  • Free PlayStation Plus Games for September 2015 - Grow Home, La Mulana EX, and More

    The games going out to all PlayStation Plus subscribers for September 2015 were revealed today by Sony. The games include four offerings for the PS4, three for the PS3, and three for the Vita.
    So what can gamers look forward to this September? Grow Home is an adorable game about BUD (Botanical Utility Droid), who is traveling the stars in search of new flora to help his home planet. In Grow Home, players will climb a massive plant that stretches from the planet’s surface all the
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  • Black Ops 3 Multiplayer Beta Extended an Extra Day

    Black Ops 3 Multiplayer Beta Extended an Extra Day

    Treyarch just announced that they have extended the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 multiplayer beta an extra day on the PlayStation 4.

    This moves the end of the beta from tonight until tomorrow (Monday) at 10PM (PT). Treyarch also notes that the lag everyone is currently experiencing may go away once they're done deploying updated servers.
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  • Boston Police Foil Planned Violence Against Attendees at the Pokemon World Championship

    The Boston Police Department (BPD) arrested two suspects this past week that were allegedly planning a violent rampage during the Pokemon World Championship.


    On August 20, the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) received word from the private sector public safety team at the Hynes Convention Center that two people were making violent threats on social media outlets against attendees at the Pokemon World Championship.
    Security officers at the Hynes, officers
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  • Black Ops 3 Beta Updated - Open to All PS4 Owners, Level Cap to 40, Spectre Specialist, and New Safeguard Mode

    Today, the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 beta was updated once again. Today, the beta is open to everybody that owns a PlayStation 4. However, you presumably still need to have PlayStation Plus in order to play online.

    Today's update also raises the level cap to 40 (Colonel), the new Spectre Specialist, and an all-new game mode called Safeguard.
    Today, you’ll have the opportunity to play as Spectre – here’s what you need to know:
    Next to nothing is known about the
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  • Fifth Annual Saxxy Awards Announced by Valve

    Fifth Annual Saxxy Awards Announced by Valve

    The 2015 Saxxy Awards are officially underway for fans of Team Fortress 2 and machinima in general. Details on the rules and deadlines are now known, but this year brings a few changes for the categories compared to previous years.
    We're mixing up the categories again this year, to encourage more of you to submit entries. (and encourage the overachievers among you to submit more entries!) The Action, Comedy and Drama categories are all changing to have a 3 minute limit, and there
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  • Valve Announces The Majors Tournament Series for Dota 2

    Valve Announces The Majors Tournament Series for Dota 2

    Valve announced that starting this Fall, they will hold a series of tournaments that ends at the next International. They're calling these The Majors and the first one will kick off in Europe in November.
    Ahead of this Major, there will be Open Qualifiers from October 6-9, and Regional Qualifiers from October 10-13. Any team may participate in an Open Qualifier, and two teams from each region will be among those invited to participate in the Regional Qualifiers. The Regional Qualifiers
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  • PSA: Free Payday 2 Weekend and 75% Off Sale

    PSA: Free Payday 2 Weekend and 75% Off Sale

    This weekend, for the next 46 or so hours, you can play Payday 2 for free via Steam. In addition to this, you can save 75% off of the normal price of $19.99. There is also a big 50%-75% off sale on most of the DLC.

    This means that all of the DLC will only run you about $29.25 instead of the like... billions of dollars I assume it all costs without the discounts. This weekend's sale also coincided with a new 264MB "Hotfix 74.1" patch today.
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  • Black Ops 3 Beta Updated with Increased Level Cap, New Map, New Character, and Uplink

    An update was rolled out a short time ago today for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 multiplayer beta on the PlayStation 4. This update includes a raised level cap to 34, a new map (Stronghold), the return of the Uplink game type from Advanced Warfare, and a new character complete with unique abilities.
    Also, while we see that you’ve been having a good time with Combine, Hunted and Evac, we feel that it’s time to add something new to the mix. That’s why we’re introducing a new
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  • Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Screenshots

    Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Screenshots

    Here are some of the first direct feed screenshots for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune.

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  • PSA: Nintendo Dropping Price on 2DS to Just $100

    PSA: Nintendo Dropping Price on 2DS to Just $100

    Nintendo is lowering the price of its Nintendo 2DS handheld to just $99.99 (USD) on August 30. This price includes the console and a downloadable copy of Mario Kart 7. The original price of the 2DS was about $130. To those wondering what differs between the 2DS and its more robust 3DS brother, the obvious is that it doesn't feature any 3D capabilities. It's also a flat, slate design while the 3DS handhelds are clamshell. The screen is also smaller than the XL line of the 3DS. I...
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  • NHL 16 Developer Diary Teaches Tips on Being the General Manager

    NHL 16 Developer Diary Teaches Tips on Being the General Manager

    The latest NHL 16 developer diary trailer shows fans some of the ins and outs of the Be a GM game mode and provides a few tips on how you can be the best damn GM you can possibly be.
    Today EA SPORTS released a new NHL16 developer diary that showcases new innovations made to the Be A GM game mode. From the front office to the faceoff circle, Be A GM mode puts you in total control of your team’s destiny on, and off the ice. Being a GM is about more than just getting the best players, it’s
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  • First Details for Second Chapter of King's Quest Revealed at PAX Prime 2015

    First Details for Second Chapter of King's Quest Revealed at PAX Prime 2015

    Next week at PAX Prime 2015, Sierra and The Odd Gentlemen will reveal the first details for the second chapter for the new King's Quest adventure game.
    The “Adventure Games Revival: King’s Quest Rebirth and Reveal” panel will take place on Friday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Wyvern Theatre. In a discussion moderated by gaming journalist Geoff Keighley, Creative Director Matt Korba and Producer Lindsey Rostal of The Odd Gentlemen will explore the cherished origins and modern renaissance
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  • New NBA 2K16 Digital Short - Anthony Davis: Rise

    New NBA 2K16 Digital Short - Anthony Davis: Rise

    A new entry in the Digital Short series was released today for NBA 2K16. Here is Anthony Davis: Rise.
    Showcasing some of the first looks at NBA 2K16 gameplay, the video documents Anthony Davis’ rise to become one of the premier players in the NBA, as well as his journey through Perspectives Charter High School and the University of Kentucky before joining the New Orleans Pelicans and earning All-NBA First Team honors in 2015. This video is the final in a three part series focusing on
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