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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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  • Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Free Multiplayer Weekend and Sale

    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Free Multiplayer Weekend and Sale

    This weekend, you can play the multiplayer component of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare for free on the PC. This is also coupled with a 34% off sale on the game.


    The free multiplayer weekend ends on Sunday at 1PM (PT). The 34% off discount ends on Monday at 10AM (PT)....
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  • Killing Floor: Uncovered Live-Action Film Released Today

    Killing Floor: Uncovered Live-Action Film Released Today

    Tripwire Interactive and Type AB have teamed up to create and release a live-action short film based off of their Killing Floor franchise. The movie, Killing Floor: Uncovered is a 12 minute long video that is inspired by the events from the first game and the upcoming Killing Floor 2.
    "We've wanted to open up the whole KILLING FLOOR universe for the longest time. There is just so much fun that players, fans and we can have with the whole thing that we jumped at the chance to do an actual
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  • Valve Update Wrap-up - Steam Client, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 (February 18, 2015)

    Multiple updates were released tonight from Valve. There was a Steam client update, an update for Dota 2, and an update for Team Fortress 2.

    Let's just go ahead and list all the updates in the order that I mentioned them.
    Steam Client
    General - Added UI listing your owned DLC in the library details view - Changed recent games lists to include recent purchases as well as recently played - Added a new Browser settings page with new option to delete the cookies use b
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  • A Look at Paranautical Activity

    A Look at Paranautical Activity

    Paranautical Activity is back on Steam after a brief hiatus. As you may recall, one of the game's two developers decided to make death threats against Gabe Newell. With that person allegedly gone from the team, the game is now back on Steam as Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition.


    In addition to this, the game is on sale for 30% off until February 20, bringing the normal price of $9.99 (USD) down to $6.99....
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  • March Xbox One System Update Preview Includes Screenshot Functionality

    March Xbox One System Update Preview Includes Screenshot Functionality

    For Xbox One owners, the time is nearly here where you'll be able to take in-game screenshots through your Xbox One console. Starting today, those in the Xbox One preview program will be able to check out the screenshot functionality alongside other improvements such as Suggested Friends.

    Screenshots – While playing a game, you can now take screenshots on your Xbox One console by simply double-tapping the Xbox button on your controller to capture a screenshot and
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  • World of Warcraft 6.1 Update Coming February 24

    World of Warcraft 6.1 Update Coming February 24

    Blizzard announced, via Battle.net, that the 6.1 patch for World of Warcraft will be out for the public on February 24.


    In addition to the ability to take selfies, the update will include a new heirloom system, more character model updates, better AA and lighting options, and new colorblind support....
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  • Giant Spacekat Withdraws from PAX East Over Death Threats from GamerGate

    Giant Spacekat Withdraws from PAX East Over Death Threats from GamerGate

    The Indie developer, Giant Spacekat, has decided to withdraw from being an exhibitor at PAX East over concerns for the team's safety. A constant stream of death threats from GamerGate to the Head of Development at Spacekat, Brianna Wu, prompted this decision.
    When Giant Spacekat was founded 4 years ago, speaking out on women in tech was the last thing on our mind. We just wanted to make games. But as founder Brianna Wu began working in game development, she felt compelled to speak out about
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  • PSA: Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2015 Underway

    PSA: Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2015 Underway

    From now until February 23, Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners will be able to save big on a number of games and add-ons for their favorite titles. According to Major Nelson, there are constant savings on 45 Xbox 360 games and 31 Xbox One games. There will be bonus offers during the weekend. As with the PSN sale, those with Gold will get larger discounts.
    Xbox One

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  • PSA: PlayStation Critics' Choice Sale this Week

    PSA: PlayStation Critics' Choice Sale this Week

    This week, the "Critics' Choice" sale is underway at a PlayStation Network near you. This sale includes normal price reductions and increased reductions for PlayStation+ subscribers on PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
    Critics’ Choice Sale (PlayStation Plus Price, Sale Price)
    Batman: Arkham City (PS3) – $9.99, $11.99
    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (PS4) – $39.59, $44.99
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  • Trademark for The Last Guardian Abandoned by Sony

    Trademark for The Last Guardian Abandoned by Sony

    According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the trademark for The Last Guardian has been abandoned by Sony.
    Mark: THE LAST GUARDIAN US Serial Number: 85700141 Application Filing Date: Aug. 09, 2012 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark, Service Mark Status: Abandoned because no Statement of Use or Extension Request timely filed after Notice of Allowance was issued. To view all documents in this file, click on the Trademark Document Retrieval link at th
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  • Abraham Lincoln Trailer for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

    Abraham Lincoln Trailer for Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

    A new trailer for the 3DS title, Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. came out today. Let's see how Abraham Lincoln dispenses justice.


    (Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. website)...
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  • Terraria: Otherworld Announced for Both PC and Mac

    Terraria: Otherworld Announced for Both PC and Mac

    Re-Logic and Engine Software announced a new entry in the Terraria franchise today. It's called Terraria: Otherworld and is coming to both the PC and Mac.



    Expanding upon the immensely popular action-sandbox title Terraria, exploring what might have been, and approaching gameplay in a new direction; Terraria: Otherworld represents a novel take on the Terraria experience. Set in an alternate dimension within the Terraria universe, Terraria: Otherworld
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  • Rise of the Tomb Raider High Resolution Screenshots

    Rise of the Tomb Raider High Resolution Screenshots

    Some new high resolution screenshots for Rise of the Tomb Raider came out today.


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  • The Order: 1886 Clocks in at a Bit Over 5 Hours According to One Playthrough

    A YouTuber that picked up The Order: 1886 early has already put up a full playthrough of the game on his channel. User PlayMeThrough has uploaded his 18 part series that goes from the very start of the game up through the very end. The total time for the game was right around five and a half hours. Some people, including a few developers in the industry, are claiming that the person did a speedrun of the game. The problem is, you can clearly see through the video evidence that this is not...
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  • ScreamRide Demo Coming Tonight for Xbox One and Xbox 360

    ScreamRide Demo Coming Tonight for Xbox One and Xbox 360

    Microsoft announced today that a demo for ScreamRide will be released tonight on the Xbox One and Xbox 360. This is about half a month ahead of the game's launch in March. The demo will allow you to try out three modes from the game. This includes: ScreamRider - Test out the rides first hand. Enginner - Build your own coasters with the resources provided. Demolition Expert - Toss your coasters off the rails to see how much damage you can create. AKA: This is a mode based off of w...
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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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