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Review: 5-hour Energy Gamer Shot

You ever write a three-page review for an energy supplement?

In early May 2024, 5-hour ENERGY (hereto after shown as 5-hour Energy) released a new Gamer Shot line of energy drink supplements. We got some news about it because this is a video game website that posts video game related news. That is how these things work. These 5-hour Energy Gamer Shots are available in three flavors: Pineapple Charge, Rocket Raspberry, and Apple Bash. Unless things have suddenly changed in the fe...
 

Band Together in Terror: The Outlast Trials Review

The Outlast Trials proves that survival horror can be more fun with friends.

The Outlast Trials is a four-player PvE game taking place in the Cold War era. The game's opening moments and lore paint a gruesome and wicked scene that will be familiar to series veterans but disquieting to those new to the Outlast universe. Players work their way through a series of experiments, each of which plays out on various large maps like a police station, a courthouse, a carnival, and more. The g...
 

Microsoft Shutdown Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Games

The company valued at over $3 trillion just closed several game studios.

Arkane Austin, the studio behind Redfall and 2017's Prey, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Tango Gameworks, the studio behind The Evil Within series and the multiple award-winning Hi-Fi Rush, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Alpha Dog Games, the studio behind the mobile game Mighty Doom, has been shutdown by Microsoft. Roundhouse Studios will not be shutdown but will instead be absorbed by The Elder Scrolls Online...
 

TikTok Ban Signed Into Law by President Biden

Owner ByteDance has 270 days to sell off TikTok.

On April 24, President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that also included a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States. This ban can only be averted if the China-based company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, sells off the popular social media app before the 270 day time limit is up.

This gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok. An additional 90 day extension could be offered by President Biden if...
 

Ubisoft Pulls Licenses for The Crew, Makes the Game Completely Inaccessible to Buyers

From the same company trying to sell you a $130 version of Star Wars Outlaws.

From announcing a $130 edition of Star Wars Outlaws to pulling game licenses from those that bought The Crew, Ubisoft sure is on a roll this week.

The Crew was Ubisoft's open-world racing game that was pulled from sale back in December 2023. As of March 31, 2024, Ubisoft shut down the online servers for The Crew. This effectively made the game unplayable across all platforms, including: PC,...
 

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...
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  • Killing Floor "End of the Line" Trailer and Big Summer Content Update Details

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    • Published: 07-02-2014, 04:48 PM
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    Killing Floor "End of the Line" Trailer and Big Summer Content Update Details

    Tripwire Interactive is rolling out a new, big Summer content update for Killing Floor. The update is called "End of the Line" and includes three new maps and one new character for free. In addition, there are two new paid character and weapon DLC skin packs.

    FREE CONTENT:
    Developer’s Map Pack - 2 new Wave Mode maps – “Siren's Belch” and “Stronghold” - 1 new Objective and Wave Mode map – “Transit” - 1 new character, Rachel Clamely, can be u
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  • Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Doesn't Understand the People Who Only Want AAA Games

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    • Published: 07-02-2014, 04:31 PM
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    Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Doesn't Understand the People Who Only Want AAA Games

    In an interview with GI.biz, Sony's Shuhei Yoshida has made it clear that he's not sure why so many people only want AAA game releases.
    Almost every week you see an indie game coming out digitally on PS4. Some of them are really, really interesting, beautiful games," he says. "We're fortunate that they're creating games on PS4, and some of them are choosing to launch their console versions on PlayStation first. It's fortunate. It really helps. "I hear complaints [about the lack of
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  • Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2 Out Now for iOS Devices

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    • Published: 07-02-2014, 04:03 PM
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    Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2 Out Now for iOS Devices

    Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2 is now available for iOS devices as of right now.


    New features include:

    - New Units: Strengthen your military might with brand new combat units including Aircraft Carriers, Jet Fighters and Special Forces;
    - New Technology: Race to science supremacy with new technology such as Lasers, Modern Medicine and Information Technology;
    - New Buildings & Wonders: Grow and expand your civilization like never before with
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  • Evolve Wins E3 2014 "Best of Show" Award Along with Over 50 Other Awards

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    • Published: 07-02-2014, 03:38 PM
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    Evolve Wins E3 2014 "Best of Show" Award Along with Over 50 Other Awards

    Evolve from Turtle Rock Studios and 2K has beaten out the competition and was awarded the "Best of Show" Game Critics Award for E3 2014. The game was selected by a panel of industry veterans as being the best game that E3 2014 had to offer.
    "We would like to thank the press around the world for their warm and enthusiastic response to Evolve at E3 2014," said Chris Ashton, co-founder and design director at Turtle Rock Studios. "We are encouraged and humbled to see that critics are
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  • Lindsay Lohan Proceeding with Lawsuit Against Rockstar Games

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    • Published: 07-02-2014, 03:19 PM
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    Lindsay Lohan Proceeding with Lawsuit Against Rockstar Games

    It's time to go all TMZ on you folks by bringing you word that Lindsay Lohan is proceeding with her plan to sue Rockstar Games. The lawsuit is over an apparent likeness of the famous actress being used in Grand Theft Auto V.

    The actual lawsuit was filed this past Wednesday in a Manhattan court.
    Lohan's suit says a character named Lacey Jonas is an "unequivocal" reference to the "Mean Girls" and "Freaky Friday" star. The suit says Lohan's image, voice and styles
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  • Doom Preview Will Only Be Shown to Persons Physically Attending QuakeCon 2014

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    • Published: 07-01-2014, 10:25 PM
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    Doom Preview Will Only Be Shown to Persons Physically Attending QuakeCon 2014

    If you thought you would get a look at the new Doom game while not attending QuakeCon 2014, you had better think again. Bethesda announced today that only those in attendance will get to gaze upon the majesty that is the new Doom title.
    This an exclusive thing we are doing for attendees as part of our Annual QuakeCon Welcome presentation. We’ll have plenty more to show everyone at a later date, but we didn’t want another QuakeCon to go by without doing something special for the amazing
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  • Operation Breakout Begins for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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    • Published: 07-01-2014, 08:37 PM
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    Operation Breakout Begins for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive received a massive update tonight as Operation Breakout kicks off. Operation Breakout includes six new community maps, an Operation Breakout All Access Pass, mission drops, 45 new weapon finishes, a journal, and tons more.

    This is all in addition to the massive update made to the gameplay and maps for CS:GO. Let's take a look at the full changelog below.

    Changelog for CS:GO for July 1, 2014 (Operation Breakout Update)

    OPERATION
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  • This is an Unreal Engine 4 Powered Fishing Simulator

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    • Published: 07-01-2014, 03:53 PM
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    This is an Unreal Engine 4 Powered Fishing Simulator

    Dovetail Games Fishing is a fishing simulator that is currently in development using Unreal Engine 4 from Dovetail Games. Dovetail, if you aren't familiar with the name, has some legs in the simulation department as they are the same studio behind Train Simulator. Yes, the same Train Simulator with over $3,892 in DLC on Steam.

    So, what does Dovetail Games Fishing bring to the table (besides delicious fish)?

    In Dovetail Games Fishing, players will tackle
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  • QuakeCon 2014 Tournament and Trials Lineup Details Revealed

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    • Published: 07-01-2014, 03:34 PM
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    QuakeCon 2014 Tournament and Trials Lineup Details Revealed

    Today, Bethesda revealed the tournament details and the Trials details for the events that will take place at QuakeCon 2014.
    THE QUAKECON 2014 TOURNAMENT LINEUP:
    Intel QUAKE LIVE Duel Masters Invitational Championship The Intel QUAKE LIVE Duel Masters Invitational Championship will feature known professionals and top QUAKE LIVE competitors in an exclusive tournament. Up to thirty-two (32) of the world's best QUAKE LIVE players, hand selected by tournament staff from the open onlin
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  • GTA Online - Independence Day Special Begins Today

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    • Published: 07-01-2014, 02:56 PM
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    GTA Online - Independence Day Special Begins Today


    Rockstar Games has kicked off their Independence Day Special for GTA Online. This new content includes two new vehicles, seven new properties, new fireworks, a ton of new clothing options, new masks, new Star Spangled Banner horns, an "On Call" matchmaking system, and the usual updates and fixes to the game itself.
    The update includes two new vehicles, the Sovereign motorcycle and the super-sized and extremely tough Liberator monster truck, perfect for riding roughshod over
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  • John Cena Named WWE 2K15 Cover Star

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    • Published: 07-01-2014, 02:12 PM
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    John Cena Named WWE 2K15 Cover Star

    John Cena was named as the "cover Superstar" for WWE 2K15 from 2K. According to this handy press release, "Cena's image reflects his commitment, strength and leadership both in and out of the WWE ring." His face will grace the cover of the game when it releases October 28 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 platforms.
    "It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as the WWE 2K15 cover Superstar," said Cena. "2K has a tremendous history of sports simulation games and
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  • Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 2 Opens - Gates of Maguuma

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    • Published: 07-01-2014, 01:51 PM
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    Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 2 Opens - Gates of Maguuma

    Today, Guild Wars 2 kicked off its second season of its Living World series with the "Gates of Maguuma" update. This free content introduces new high level areas, new characters, new story, new achievements, and new rewards.
    There’s a strange disturbance in the tangled western reaches of the Brisban Wildlands, and it’s up to you to find out what’s afoot! Meet up with Seraph forces in Brisban and get to the root of the problem.

    The Fall of the Zephyrites The
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  • Mini-Pudge Courier, Weather Effects, Chat Emotes, Live Rewind and More Released for Dota 2

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    • Published: 06-30-2014, 10:37 PM
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    Mini-Pudge Courier, Weather Effects, Chat Emotes, Live Rewind and More Released for Dota 2

    Anybody who owns or will own a Dota 2 Compendium will gain instant access to the new content that was added to Dota 2 tonight. Valve is calling this the Overflowing Compendium update and includes new styles for the Squawkins courier, the Mini-Pudge courier, chat emoticons, weather effects, and a "live rewind" feature for spectators.
    WEATHER EFFECTS In Dota 2, it’s no longer just your prospects of victory that change like the weather. The weather can also change like the weath
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  • WildStar's Strain Ultra Drop Goes Live Tonight at Midnight

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    • Published: 06-30-2014, 08:47 PM
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    WildStar's Strain Ultra Drop Goes Live Tonight at Midnight

    Come midnight (PT), Carbine Studios will begin to roll out the Strain "Ultra Drop" content update for WildStar.
    New Level 50 Zones Featuring Group and Solo World Story Content: Blighthaven: Available for both Exile and Dominion players, Blighthaven adds new elements to the WildStar World Story. Dominion players discover that crazed Chua scientist Mondo Zax has established a secret testing facility in which he intends to isolate the Strain infection and weaponize it for use again
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  • Ventrilo and QuakeCon 2014 Team Up for Ultimate Power Up Sweepstakes

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    • Published: 06-30-2014, 08:28 PM
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    Ventrilo and QuakeCon 2014 Team Up for Ultimate Power Up Sweepstakes

    The seventh annual "Ultimate Power Up" sweepstakes has been announced by Ventrilo for QuakeCon 2014. Out of the multitude of those going to QuakeCon 2014, one hundred people will be entered into a sweepstakes for their chance at a random drawing to win a $10,000 cash prize.
    “We’re thrilled to once again work with Brian Knapp and the amazing team at Ventrilo to give the world’s most passionate gamers their chance to win $30,000 in prizes,” said Tim Willits, studio director
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