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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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  • Dying Light Review

    Dying Light Review

    The most enjoyable game with both parkour and zombies that I have ever played.

    Dying Light has been out for a while now by the time you read this review. Why the lengthy delay between release and when this review is going up? Well, I like to ensure that I take my time with open world titles. It seems only fair that I try not to rush through a game that can take 50 or more hours to complete. I also like to give a bit of time for some launch issues to be ironed out and to...
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  • PSA: Steam's Valentine's Day Co-Op Sale Begins at 10AM Today

    PSA: Steam's Valentine's Day Co-Op Sale Begins at 10AM Today

    It's technically February 14 for a good part of the world and on the East Coast of the US, but Valve's Valentine's Day "Co-Op Sale" won't begin until 10AM (PT). As you might be able to tell, the games being offered are co-op focused for you and that special someone to play together. D'aww.

    From the looks of it, you'll be able to pick from some games like Borderlands, Serious Sam 3, Gang Beasts, Terraria, Orcs Must Die! 2, Don't Starve Together, Portal 2, Saints Row IV, Serious...
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  • PSA: Valentine's Flash Sale Underway on PSN

    PSA: Valentine's Flash Sale Underway on PSN

    Sony kicked off a special Valentine's Day flash sale today through PlayStation Network. This sale runs from right now until February 16 and features games for the PS4, PS3, PS Vita, and even the PSP.
    PS4 Divekick - $4.00 - 60% Off Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition - $18.00 - 70% Off Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions - $9.89 - 34% Off Guilty Gear Xrd Sign - $24.00 - 60% Off How to Survive: Storm Warning Edition - $8.00 - 60% Off The Jackbox Party Pack - $10.00 - 60% Off Knac
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  • PlanetSide 2 Creative Director Matthew Higby Resigns from Daybreak

    PlanetSide 2 Creative Director Matthew Higby Resigns from Daybreak

    Matthew Higby has stepped down today as the Creative Director on PlanetSide 2 and Daybreak (formerly SOE). He was one of the fortunate that seems to have survived the recent layoffs at the company but he made his resignation known to the public via a post on Reddit.
    Hey guys - Working on Planetside 2 has been the absolute highlight of my career, but after 4 years working on the game, it's time for a change. Today was my last day on the Planetside 2 team and at Daybreak games. This
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  • Peter Molyneux Vows to Never Speak to the Press Again Following Godus Disaster

    Godus has failed to deliver on a number of fronts for developer 22Cans. It has failed to deliver on gameplay mechanics promised in their Kickstarter. It has failed to deliver to the winner of Curiosity. As such, Peter Molyneux has rightfully come under fire for yet again failing to deliver on many of his promises and claims.

    In an interview with The Guardian, Molyneux mentions how he will no longer be speaking with the press.
    Peter Molyneux has admitted regret and
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  • You Can Now Upgrade PSN Sub Accounts to Master Accounts

    You Can Now Upgrade PSN Sub Accounts to Master Accounts

    Effective immediately, you can now upgrade your PlayStation Network sub accounts to master accounts. This long requested feature will allow you to upgrade your sub accounts through the PlayStation website and coming later to the PlayStation 4 itself.
    In case you aren’t familiar, sub accounts allow users under the age of 18 to access PSN while letting parents or guardians manage their online experience. A variety of PSN features can be limited through sub accounts including messages,
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  • Valentine's Day Trailer from Until Dawn

    Valentine's Day Trailer from Until Dawn

    Nothing says "I love you" more than a new trailer released on Friday the 13th for a game based on old-school horror films! Here is the Valentine's Day trailer for Until Dawn.

    Eight friends trapped together on a remote mountain retreat, and they aren’t alone. Gripped by dread, with tensions running high, they must fight through their fear if they all hope to make through the night in one piece. Play as each of the eight characters and experience fear like you never h
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  • Returning to Homeworld - Making of Homeworld Remastered Collection Episode 2

    Returning to Homeworld - Making of Homeworld Remastered Collection Episode 2

    The second episode of the making of Homeworld Remastered Collection series went up today from Gearbox. This one is entitled "Returning to Homeworld."

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  • Just Case 3 Debut Trailer and New Screenshots

    Just Case 3 Debut Trailer and New Screenshots

    We have some fresh media for you today for Just Cause 3. This includes a new debut trailer and some brand new screenshots and art for the game!




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  • Afterbirth - Binding of Isaac: Rebirth DLC Details Revealed

    Afterbirth - Binding of Isaac: Rebirth DLC Details Revealed

    The first details for the upcoming expansion to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth were revealed today by Edmund McMillen. The DLC will be called Afterbirth and will feature a metric crapload of new content.
    - 100+ new items - a full new game mode that will totally change how you play - 10 new challenges - a new playable character - a new alternate final chapter - new alt floors - new game endings - new final bosses - tons of new bosses and enemies - new item pickups, cards,
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  • Dota 2 Kicks Off The Year Beast Brawl Event

    Dota 2 Kicks Off The Year Beast Brawl Event

    Valve has officially launched the start of The Year Beast Brawl Event for Dota 2 tonight.
    Destroy the enemy’s Ancient with the help of a Year Beast! Increase your pool of Ability Points and make ready. Beginning tomorrow, the Year Beast Brawl will be available during a 10 minute window a few random times each day. You’ll have an hour of warning ahead of time so you can gather your friends. In the Brawl, players use their Ability Points to strengthen or command a Year Beast
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  • CS:GO Update Adjusts Smoke Screen Fade, Adds Better Tournament Support, and More - February 13, 2015

    Tonight's update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive makes a few interesting changes to how the smoke screen behaves in the game. This is in addition to some new tournament support features and other adjustments to Cobblestone.

    Changelog for CS:GO for February 13, 2015

    GAMEPLAY
    - Smoke screen overlay fades faster now when exiting smokes quickly.
    - Adjusted boundaries of smoke screen overlay slightly.

    TOURNAMENT SUPPORT - Added server setting sv_reliableavatardata: when
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  • PlayStation 4 and Dying Light Top the NPD for January 2015

    PlayStation 4 and Dying Light Top the NPD for January 2015

    The NPD figures for January 2015 are out and it looks like Dying Light was the top seller for software and the PlayStation 4 was once again the top in hardware sales.
    Software:
    1. Dying Light (PS4, Xbox One, PC; Warner Bros.)
    2. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (Xbox One ,PS4, 360, PS3, PC; Activision Blizzard)
    3. Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3; Take-Two Interactive)
    4. Minecraft (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4; Microsoft)
    5. NBA 2K15 (Xbox One, PS4, 360, PS3, PC; Take-Two Interactive)
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  • New Stronghold PvP Details Revealed for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns Expansion

    ArenaNet released some new details today about the new PvP mode, Stronghold, coming to Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns.
    In Stronghold, you and your allies will attempt to infiltrate enemy lines, break their gates, and kill the opposing lord. If you succeed in defeating the lord, the game ends. Champion’s Dusk features NPCs you can hire for supply to help your team tear down the enemy’s gates and take down their defenses. You can battle for control of powerful heroes that become
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  • EverQuest Next May be Dead Following Massive Layoffs at Daybreak Games

    EverQuest Next May be Dead Following Massive Layoffs at Daybreak Games

    Daybreak Games, the studio formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment and the studio currently developing H1Z1 and EverQuest Next was hit with a huge number of layoffs.

    These include David Georgeson, the person most recognized as the "face" of EverQuest. His official title was the Director of Development on EverQuest Next. The company's Global Community Relations lead, Linda "Brasse" Carlson was also laid off. She served as the host for the past five SOE Live conventions....
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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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