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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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  • Battlefield Hardline Single Player Story Trailer

    Battlefield Hardline Single Player Story Trailer

    A new gameplay trailer for the single player component for Battlefield Hardline was unveiled tonight. Here it is.

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  • Watch the New King's Quest Trailer

    Watch the New King's Quest Trailer

    Making its debut tonight during The Game Awards 2014 was the first gameplay footage for the rebirth of King's Quest from Sierra and Activision.

    The trailer premiered at The Game Awards 2014, where King’s Quest series creator Roberta Williams received high honors alongside her husband and fellow Sierra co-founder, Ken Williams, in a ceremony that looked back on the long legacy of King’s Quest and Sierra. The duo received the Industry Icon Award to celebrate their contributions
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  • The Game Awards 2014 - Watch it Here Live Tonight at 9PM ET

    The Game Awards 2014 - Watch it Here Live Tonight at 9PM ET


    The Game Awards 2014 will be shown LIVE tonight at 9PM (ET; 6PM PT). There will be live performances of songs from select titles, awards given out to your favorite games from 2014, and a number of all-new trailers for upcoming games!

    You can watch it through Twitch (embedded above), or through: Steam (has a sale going on for many of the nominees), YouTube, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Wii U, IGN, Polygon, GameSpot, Kotaku, MLG, or Niconico. What...
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  • Dota 2 Moving to Source 2 in 2015

    Dota 2 Moving to Source 2 in 2015

    The latest Dota 2 blog entry indicates that Valve is ready to move the game over to Source Engine 2 in the first half of 2015.
    As we mentioned in September, there are a number of features in the works for Dota 2 that we’re really excited to share with you. Among them is a major improvement to Dota 2’s engine that we are aiming to release in the first half of next year. One of the main features in this engine improvement will be the ability to rapidly create entirely new game modes. You’ve
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  • Elder Scrolls Online for Consoles Pushed to 2015

    Elder Scrolls Online for Consoles Pushed to 2015

    We all kind of expected this to happen seeing as how there are only a handful of days left in 2014, but Bethesda has revealed an official delay for Elder Scrolls Online on consoles. The delay pushes the game into the vague "early 2015" realm.

    As I’ve mentioned, we have been (and will continue to be) steadily working on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of ESO. They are playable and fun right now, but there's still some work to do before we can set an official launch
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  • Leaked Street Fighter V Trailer Suggests Exclusivity for PlayStation 4 and PC

    Capcom accidentally released the trailer for Street Fighter V a wee bit ahead of schedule today. Those that managed to see the trailer may have noticed something very interesting. It will be exclusive to the PlayStation 4 and PC. Is it a timed exclusive? Is it a permanent exclusive? Nobody really knows yet.

    However, since this is the Internet and nothing is every deleted forever, the trailer was uploaded to Dailymotion and can be seen below.

    I have ...
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  • EA Joins with KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records for Battlefield Hardline Title Track

    EA, Visceral and KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records have teamed up to bring the world "Karma," the main theme for Battlefield Hardline. The song is exclusive to Battlefield Hardline and is the creation of Jamie N Commons.

    "The music, and moreover the audio help create that emotional experience you want gamers to feel as they play in the world we've built for them," said Steve Papoutsis, VP and General Manager of Visceral Games and Executive Producer of Battlefield Hardline.
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  • New Tracks Announced for Project Cars

    New Tracks Announced for Project Cars

    A few new tracks were announced today for the upcoming racing game, Project Cars. This includes Le Mans, Laguna Seca, Donington Park, and Snetterton.
    Players of Project CARS will get the chance to participate in the world's biggest motor race - the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For over 80 years manufacturers and drivers have been flocking to France each June trying to make their mark on this prestigious event by proving both their speed and stamina - and now it'll be your turn facing off
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  • Op-ed: Why The Escapist Employees Are Forbidden to Speak Publicly About #GamerGate

    Between yesterday and today, word started to circulate that some unverified number of media outlets are preventing their employees from talking about #Gamergate in any way, shape, or form. At least one confirmation has come from the sea of rumors and it is for none other than The Escapist, home to Zero Punctuation and former residence of Jim Sterling whom has left to venture forth on his own. It was also the site where Ian Danskin used to be employed. Before we get into his reasons for leaving...
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  • PSA: GOG Launched Its 2014 DRM-Free Big Winter Sale

    PSA: GOG Launched Its 2014 DRM-Free Big Winter Sale

    I'm a bit late on this one but there's still time left to roll around in the savings at GOG.com.
    No, it's not déjà vu! The DRM-free digital distributor kicks off its 2014 DRM-free Big Winter Sale featuring a brand new set of flash deals, daily bundles, and awesome offers. To have everyone join the fun they're giving away 250.000 copies of the seminal turn-based strategy classic Age of Wonders in true holiday-season-shopping-craze fashion: "get it before we run out of stock!" The opening
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  • Release Date and Price Announced for Resident Evil Plus New 60FPS Footage

    Release Date and Price Announced for Resident Evil Plus New 60FPS Footage

    Capcom has officially revealed the release date and price for the Resident Evil HD Remake (Super Turbo Hyper Edition DX). That date is January 20 and that price is $19.99 (USD).

    In addition, the team released some 60FPS gameplay video. Make sure you watch the footage using Chrome and at a resolution of 720p or higher to get the 60fps goodness.

    Did... Did they add unnecessary jiggle physics to Jill? Uhhhh.... Anyway, here are some screenshots from the game. ...
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  • Evacuation Game Type Revealed for Evolve

    Evacuation Game Type Revealed for Evolve

    Turtle Rock and 2K have announced a new game mode for Evolve today called Evacuation. The best way to learn about this new game mode is through this handy trailer that the studios put together for your viewing pleasure.


    There will be an upcoming beta for Evolve in January. The Evacuation game type will only be playable on the Xbox One during this beta period. Until then, enjoy these new screenshots!


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  • Peter Moore Teases a "Special Announcement" from EA During The Game Awards 2014

    On Friday night The Game Awards 2014 will be underway. With it will come various awards to various games, new trailers for upcoming releases, and perhaps a few surprises. One of those surprises seems to be coming from EA as Peter Moore dished a tease on Twitter earlier...
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  • Dying Light Season Pass Details the Three Upcoming Content Packs

    Dying Light Season Pass Details the Three Upcoming Content Packs

    Another game has a Season Pass that you can purchase, this time it's for Dying Light. The team at Techland detailed some of the content that will be included in the three planned packs.
    Cuisine & Cargo – Available first for Season Pass holders, these two hardcore missions let players put their skills to the ultimate test. Investigate buildings sealed off in the very first days of the outbreak – with the infected inside. Explore ominous corridors of once the most famous restaurant
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  • Red Faction: Guerrilla Steam Edition Now Available

    Red Faction: Guerrilla Steam Edition Now Available

    Out with the old (Games for Windows Live) and in with the new (Steam Workshop) as Red Faction: Guerrilla has been updated to remove the old online system. In its place is a full suite of Steamworks integration, including online multiplayer, trading cards, and more.
    Steam Edition Feature Highlights: • Added Steam Trading Cards • DirectX 11 Render Backend instead of DirectX 10 (DirectX 9 still available as a fall-back option) • Added Wrecking Crew maps: RUINS, REPERCUSSION, IMP
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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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