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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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  • Colossal Cave, Out Now, is a Modern Take on the Text-Based Adventure

    Colossal Cave, Out Now, is a Modern Take on the Text-Based Adventure

    Explore a giant cave full of secrets with or without VR.

    Explore a massive intricate underground cave system with today's release of Colossal Cave. This is a "3D interpretation of the original text adventure." For those too young to remember, many adventure games were presented only in text form way back in the day. They were aptly called text-based adventure games where you had to type in your commands or actions to play. The game worlds were created via text and your imagination....
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  • Several Xbox Game Studios Impacted by Mass Layoffs at Microsoft

    Several Xbox Game Studios Impacted by Mass Layoffs at Microsoft

    Employees across several Microsoft owned studios were just let go from the company.

    Microsoft announced plans to layoff 10,000 employees, a decision that CEO Satya Nadella calls "difficult but necessary." A statement issued to employees, made public by Microsoft, does not go into detail just how many departments are being impacted. However, we do know that the Xbox division at Microsoft did not come away unscathed.

    Several studios under Xbox were impacted by...
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  • Update to Stadia Controllers Ensures a Life After Death

    Update to Stadia Controllers Ensures a Life After Death

    An update will allow you to connect to Bluetooth enabled devices.

    According to the watch I don't own, Google Stadia is now probably shut down. Well, if it's not at the time of posting, it probably will be by the time you read this. Stadia was set to shut down on January 18th and, well, it's now January 18th.

    At the 11th hour, Google released a new support tool that will allow those with a Stadia Controller to use it as a general Bluetooth controller. Without the use of...
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  • Returnal Coming to PC on February 15

    Returnal Coming to PC on February 15

    Several PC-specific features were also just revealed.

    Returnal, the time-looping action title that came out on the PalyStation 5 back in April 2021, is finally coming to PC on February 15. Developer Housemarque and Climax Studios worked on implementing several features for this upcoming PC release. We have details on those new and updated features along with details about the game's system requirements.

    Speaking of system requirements, the new PlayStation Blog post details...
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  • Hogwarts Legacy Cinematic Trailer Debut

    Hogwarts Legacy Cinematic Trailer Debut

    Yer a wizard, custom created student character!

    The February 10, 2023 release date for Hogwarts Legacy is approaching at an alarming rate. That probably means it's almost time for a new cinematic trailer and, well, would you look at that? There's a new cinematic trailer!

    "The Invitation" is a new cinematic trailer for the upcoming open-world, action-RPG from Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games. This trailer follows an owl carrying an invitation to Hogwarts...
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  • Tomb Raider's Croft Manor Coming to PowerWash Simulator

    Tomb Raider's Croft Manor Coming to PowerWash Simulator

    Creepy butler (probably) not included.

    A collaboration between the Square Enix Collective, FuturLab, and Crystal Dynamics is set to bring some Tomb Raider content into none other than PowerWash Simulator. The free Tomb Raider Special Pack is coming to all PowerWash owners on January 31. This is also the same date that this relaxing, fun, and truly bizarre game will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch.

    The Tomb Raider Special Pack adds,...
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  • The Last of Us Became HBO's Second Biggest Debut Show

    The Last of Us Became HBO's Second Biggest Debut Show

    The new HBO show was the network's second-best debut of the past decade.

    With Sunday night's premiere, The Last of Us on HBO became the network's second-biggest debut for the past decade. The show pulled in over 4.7 million viewers for the premiere, placing it in second place behind only House of the Dragon.

    Deadline has the report for this one. They say that The Last of Us TV adaptation was the network's largest debut after House of the Dragon since Boardwalk Empire launched...
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  • The Callisto Protocol Unable to Lead Sales Charts in Debut Month

    The Callisto Protocol Unable to Lead Sales Charts in Debut Month

    And the hits just keep on coming.

    Over the weekend, information was shared suggesting that The Callisto Protocol failed to meet sales expectations by a considerable margin. Today we have further information, this time from the NPD Group, that sheds some additional light on just how poorly this new sci-fi horror/shooter performed.

    The NPD Group shared their sales information for December 2022 along with their full year 2022 details. The full year isn't all that exciting,...
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  • Forspoken Has Very High PC Requirements

    Forspoken Has Very High PC Requirements

    Better have the hardware, else you may be stuck with 720p at 30FPS.

    Square Enix just shared some new details about the PC system requirements for Forspoken. They are, without a doubt, very lofty in several different ways. Just to set the tone here, the minimum requirements here will get you only 720p and 30FPS.

    No matter if you are aiming for minimum, recommended, or ultra quality, everyone will need at least 150GB of free drive space. You are also looking at needing a...
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  • Destiny 2: Lightfall - A Fresh Look at Neptune

    Destiny 2: Lightfall - A Fresh Look at Neptune

    A new trailer shows off more of those neon filled city of Neomuna.

    We were given our first look at Destiny 2: Lightfall back in August. Today, Bungie decided to share a bit more about a few aspects of that new expansion, but not too much. Today's focus is on Neomuna, a metropolis on Neptune, filled with big ol' skyscrapers and plenty of neon lights.

    The trailer, in addition to showing off all these pretty sights, also sheds some light (hah) on how Calus's invasion into...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1.2 Releases January 17

    Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1.2 Releases January 17

    It's not quite as feature filled as we would like, but the update is coming nonetheless.

    DICE just dropped word that on January 17 at about 4AM (ET), the 3.1.2 update for Battlefield 2042 will be released. This update aims to address a few of the more major outstanding issues and also adds in a few changes that players have brought to the devs' attention over the holidays.

    This update is much smaller in scope compared to other recent updates, but worry not. DICE says that...
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  • Konami Talks About the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Working with Bloober

    Konami Talks About the Silent Hill 2 Remake and Working with Bloober

    "I get the sense that they take their work very seriously, and that they believe videogames to be art even more than we thought."

    Whether we wanted it to or not, a remake of Silent Hill 2 is coming from Bloober Team. The studio known for games like Layers of Fear, The Medium, and Observer have been working on this Silent Hill 2 remake for quite some time now. They, alongside Konami, are sprucing up the classic horror title for an all new generation.

    IGN recently...
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  • Beginners Guide to Using Sports Betting Apps

    Beginners Guide to Using Sports Betting Apps

    Beginning your sports betting journey is exciting once you find the right apps. You should understand that there are many betting sites to join. You just have to find the right one. What you should do is consider the different factors. Once you can do it right, you’ll find the right betting site and can begin your journey.

    Getting a sports betting app will help increase your chances of enjoying a top-notch betting experience. If you find the right app, you will enjoy different...
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  • Interesting Facts about the New FIFA Game

    Interesting Facts about the New FIFA Game

    Video games come in different genres, and they've been around for many years. Since the introduction of computerized systems, we’ve enjoyed different video games. These games have also made it into the gambling industry, and if you make the right decision, you can even get inspiration for your next Champions League picks. If you’re a fan of sports, soccer video games are among the most popular options available to players. You just have to make the right decision. You can always ...
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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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