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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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  • New Civilization: Beyond Earth Gameplay Video - Master Control

    New Civilization: Beyond Earth Gameplay Video - Master Control

    2K and Firaxis have released a new gameplay trailer out of PAX Prime 2014 today for Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth. The new gameplay trailer explains a bit about the Purity Affinity, Virtues, the Orbital Layer, and combat strategies against enemies.


    Beyond Earth is slated to be released on October 24....
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  • Dota 2 - The Techies Update Details Revealed

    Dota 2 - The Techies Update Details Revealed

    Prepare yourselves Dota 2 players because The Techies Update is near. Valve has started to release details on the upcoming Techies update coming to the popular MOBA.
    At long last, Dota 2 welcomes its most notoriously explosive personalities: Techies. Now every forest trail, every escape route, and every creep camp can become your most devilish trap. Of course, if your foe steps lightly (or has a Gem of True Sight, or upgraded their Necronomicon) they might dodge your well-placed
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  • Peggle 2 is Coming to PlayStation 4 on October 14

    Peggle 2 is Coming to PlayStation 4 on October 14

    Rejoice PlayStation owners, your time is almost here for Peggle 2. The official Peggle account on Twitter let the world know that Peggle 2 is coming to the PlayStation 4 on October 14.

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  • New Screenshots and Video for Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

    New Screenshots and Video for Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

    Get ready to take on geometric shapes all over again. Publisher Sierra and developer Lucid released some new screenshots and a new trailer for Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions earlier today.

    Geometry Wars3: Dimensions is a fast-paced, multi-directional arcade game that captures the classic energy of the series. The game features new 3D action and new gameplay modes including a dedicated single-player campaign, a revamped cooperative mode and online competitive multiplayer.
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  • State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition Coming to Xbox One in 2015

    State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition Coming to Xbox One in 2015

    Next year, Xbox One owners will get to play the "definitive edition" of State of Decay when State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition comes out on the platform. The obvious improvement is the jump to 1080p resolution. This release will also include the two previously released add-ons: Breakdown and Lifeline. In addition, the game will come with "entirely new content" though the details don't extend beyond that. Undead Labs says that they will provide some additional information closer to t...
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  • Nintendo Hit with More Layoffs in Europe

    Nintendo Hit with More Layoffs in Europe

    Nintendo of Europe confirmed that about 320 employees have been laid off, or will be laid off, this week alone. That number includes 130 full time employees and 190 temporary workers from Nintendo's Germany based localization department. The 320 employees affected by these layoffs will be out of a job by August 31. This comes a few months after Nintendo of Europe laid off an additional 130 people as part of its restructuring plan. The layoffs this week will push Nintendo to reorganize t...
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  • Super Meat Boy: Forever is an Endless Runner Game from Team Meat

    Super Meat Boy: Forever is an Endless Runner Game from Team Meat

    Perhaps this will prove to be a bit disappointing for fans of the first Super Meat Boy, but Team Meat revealed their next game at PAX Prime 2014 earlier today. It is an endless runner style of game called Super Meat Boy: Forever. This endless runner is going to be much like other endless runner style game and is coming to PC and various tablet devices at some point in the future. Team Meat's Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes did not yet reveal any sort of release date just yet. Sup...
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  • Costume Quest 2 Pre-order Available on Steam, New Trailer, Classic Costumes, and More

    We have a smorgasbord of information for you today concerning Costume Quest 2. First up is word that you can now pre-order Costume Quest 2 on Steam.

    You can pay $14.99 (USD) to get access to Costume Quest 2 and four costumes from the original game: Robot, Unicorn, Eyeball, and Pumpkin. If you want to spend $5 more ($19.99) you can get Costume Quest 2 and the original Costume Quest, plus the Grubbins on Ice DLC, plus the aforementioned original costumes for Costume Quest...
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  • Get Your Interrogation On in Latest Sherlock Holmes Crimes and Punishments Gameplay Video

    Coming September 30, you can investigate all new crimes and apparently dish out some swift punishments when Sherlock Holmes Crimes & Punishments. The latest in the crime solving Sherlock Holmes series is slated to be released on September 30 for the PS4, PS3, 360, XB1, and PC.
    Re-evaluating clues gained from interrogations, physical evidence, observations and crime-scenes will unlock further paths of deduction, and lead to more clues and dialogue options. During interrogation scenes,
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  • Gameplay Footage from the HD Version of Lockout from Halo: The Master Chief Collection

    Yesterday, we showed you some still images from the Lockout map from Halo 2 Anniversary, which is a part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Today, 343 Industries is offering up some gameplay footage and a nice fly through of the map.

    You can check out Lockout for yourself if you're at PAX Prime 2014 this weekend. Just stop by the Xbox booth (413, 422, 432) to get some hands on time. You can read the near full press release below on Lockout for Halo 2 Anniversary...
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  • New World of Warplanes Flight School Video - Teamplay Strategy

    New World of Warplanes Flight School Video - Teamplay Strategy

    A new video for Wargaming's World of Warplanes was released today. The 8th installment in the Flight School video series takes a look at teamplay strategy.


    The video provides some insight on new strtegies and tactical options available with team play. This includes some tips for Territory Control, Common Effort and Competition, and Common Efforts and Cooperation strategies....
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  • New Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Story Trailer - Meet Ratbag

    New Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Story Trailer - Meet Ratbag

    A new story trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was just released. The trailer introduces you to Ratbag.

    While Uruks are dynamically generated through the Nemesis System and unique to each player, Ratbag is a special Uruk who plays a critical role in the story as Talion goes on his journey to destroy Sauron’s army.

    Shadow of Mordor is slated to be released on September 30 for the PC, PS4, PS3, 360, and XB1....
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  • PlanetSide 2 Gets a New Aircraft in August Update - The Valkyrie

    PlanetSide 2 Gets a New Aircraft in August Update - The Valkyrie

    SOE has just introduced the Valkyrie to PlanetSide 2. SOE says that this is the "first new vehicle to enter the skies of Auraxis" since 2013.

    Packed with a front-facing turret for up-close-and-personal air support, the Valkyrie is a fast-attack gunship that serves as a nimble transport for up to six soldiers (pilot, forward gunner and four rumble seat passengers). Whether it is flying over the dense swamplands of Hossin or through the narrow canyons of Indar, this fast-moving
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  • Nintendo Reveals New 3DS and 3DS XL Models

    Nintendo Reveals New 3DS and 3DS XL Models

    Earlier today, Nintendo revealed a couple of revised models for the 3DS and 3DS XL. The new models now include a "C-Button," modeled after the C-stick from the GameCube controller. In addition, the new models include new XL and XR shoulder buttons. The devices now feature a new micro-USB card slot and NFC technology that is built into the system. As if that wasn't enough, the new systems also come packed with a better CPU, slightly altered dimensions, and the ability to use customized...
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  • Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell Expansion Announced by Volition

    Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell Expansion Announced by Volition

    During their PAX Prime 2014 panel, Volition made an announcement most fans have been waiting for. They revealed the name of a new game expansion for Saints Row IV!

    Wait, it's not a new game? Aw shucks.


    It's called Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell and it's apparently going to be a stand-alone expansion for Saints Row IV. In addition to this news, Volition revealed that they are bringing Saints Row IV to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Gat Out of Hell...
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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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