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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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  • The Witcher 3 E3 2014 Trailer and Pre-Order Incentives

    The Witcher 3 E3 2014 Trailer and Pre-Order Incentives

    As part of their showcase stream today, CD Projekt RED showed off a new trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Behold "The Sword of Destiny" trailer!


    So, what's in the box? Well, the standard edition contains as many bonuses as the Collector's Edition does for other games out there.
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt box contents - A Blu-ray Disc with the game (DVDs on PC) - An exclusive CD with the official soundtrack - The official, developer-created "Witcher Universe
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  • Dead Rising 3 Arrives on PC this Summer; New Trailer, Screens, and Requirements

    Look at that, it's an E3 trailer for the PC version of Dead Rising 3. The news started to come in yesterday about Dead Rising 3 showing up on the Steam database and now there's a trailer, system requirements, and screenshots galore.

    Minimum System Requirements:
    OS: Windows 7 64-bit edition, Windows 8 64-bit edition
    Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 @ 3.30GHz (or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz) / AMD Phenom II X4 945 @ 3.00 GHz or higher
    Memory
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  • President of Nintendo Satoru Iwata to Miss E3 Due to Health Issues

    President of Nintendo Satoru Iwata to Miss E3 Due to Health Issues

    Nintendo's big cheese, head honcho, President, or what have you, Satoru Iwata, will not be attending E3 2014 due to health related issues.

    Nintendo did now specifically say what those health related reasons were. Instead, they say that it's "business as usual for Mr. Iwata" and that he will continue his normal duties as the President of Nintendo while staying in Japan.

    (via Polygon)...
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  • Shadow of Mordor Gameplay Trailer and Developer Interview Videos

    Shadow of Mordor Gameplay Trailer and Developer Interview Videos

    How's about a double dose of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor video content for you today? First up, let's take a look at the "Gravewalker" E3 CG trailer for the game.

    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron's return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion,
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  • Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Out October 14; New Trailer

    Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Out October 14; New Trailer

    Take-Two and Gearbox announced today that Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will be released in North America on October 14 and throughout other parts of the world on October 17 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

    Also, there's a new trailer.

    Those who pre-order the game through participating retailers will receive the Shock Drop Slaughter Pit bonus content, which features intense zero-atmosphere combat against the fiercest enemies Pandora's moon has to offer,
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  • Hitman: Sniper Announced by Square Enix

    Hitman: Sniper Announced by Square Enix

    Hold your horses, folks. Let's just get this out of the way right now and say that Hitman: Sniper is a new mobile and tablet game announced by Square Enix Montreal. Even though you may be let down, it should be known that the game will be playable at E3 next week.

    Hitman: Sniper focuses on the subtlety of execution and includes a series of scenario-driven contracts, which contain a number of targets and assignments to allow for replayability. Hitman: Sniper will
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  • Kojima Sticks His Punished Snake in a Box - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Teaser

    Step 1. Cut a hole in that box.
    2. Stick your Snake in that box.
    3.

    Yes, Hideo Kojima showed off the briefest of teasers today for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain during the latest Kojima Station show. You've seen the gif, now see the full teaser that was shown off earlier today.

    It's good to have the box back. You might even say that it's his destiny to be in the box. Kojima mentions that there are still a few additional uses for th...
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  • PC Drivers Released for Xbox One Controller

    PC Drivers Released for Xbox One Controller

    Microsoft pulled through on their promise to deliver PC drivers for the Xbox One controller. Major Nelson delivers the good news and provides some much wanted download links.
    We know our fans have wanted PC compatibility, and we know they wanted to be able to use the Xbox One controller with the same games and applications they have been playing with using the Xbox 360 controller. We can’t wait for them to play their favorite PC games with what we consider the best controller ever
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  • Xbox One Getting Over 45 New Apps Including HBO GO and Twitter Integration

    Xbox One Getting Over 45 New Apps Including HBO GO and Twitter Integration

    The Xbox One will soon receive 45 new apps, bringing the total number of apps on the platform to over 225 around the globe. Xbox Live's Major Nelson shares this news about some new, "custom Twitter experience" for the Xbox One.

    Twitter will be directly integrated into Xbox One’s TV experience in the U.S. Twitter will be optimized for the biggest screen in your house in a smart, contextual way – offering the ability to see Tweets related to the cable or satellite TV shows
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  • PSA: Sniper Elite V2 is Free for 24 Hours

    PSA: Sniper Elite V2 is Free for 24 Hours

    If you want Sniper Elite V2, right now is your best chance to get it. Why? Because it's free. From now until June 5 (tomorrow) at 10AM (PT), you can get Sniper Elite V2 for free.

    Once you add it to your account and install it, it is yours to keep forever.
    Sniper Elite V2 is an award-winning and authentic World War II sniping experience. You are elite US sniper Karl Fairburne. Parachuted into Berlin amidst the Germans’ final stand, your mission is to prevent Nazi
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  • Call of Duty: Ghosts PC Update Improves Anti-Cheat Measures

    Call of Duty: Ghosts PC Update Improves Anti-Cheat Measures

    The latest patch for the PC version of Call of Duty: Ghosts includes a few new features and some improved anti-cheat measures.

    Changelog for Call of Duty: Ghosts (PC) for June 4, 2014

    Anti-Cheat
    - Overall anti-cheat improvements.

    New Features - Golden Knife: Faster melee weapon available at prestige 5. - Golden PDW: Automatic firing secondary available at prestige 10. - New Multiplayer lobby music.
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  • Arena Commander Released for Star Citizen

    Arena Commander Released for Star Citizen

    Slowly but surely, bits and pieces of Star Citizen are being made public. The latest is the release of the Star Citizen Arena Commander module. Early backers now have a chance to explore and partake in some dogfighting with their purchased ships.
    The build we are releasing today is what we’re calling Version 0.8. You can download it by either updating your existing Hangar through the launcher or by accessing the Star Citizen Download page. V0.8 will give every qualified backer
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  • Lost Crowns DLC Trilogy Announced for Dark Souls II

    Lost Crowns DLC Trilogy Announced for Dark Souls II

    From Software and Bandai Namco announced today their plans to release three new DLC components for Dark Souls II. They're calling it "The Lost Crowns" trilogy and will begin to roll out on July 22 with "Crown of the Sunken King." That will be followed up by the "Crown of the Old Iron King" on August 26 and "Crown of the Ivory King" on September 24.

    Crown of the Sunken King, the first chapter in the trilogy, sends players on a journey to reclaim the crowns that Drangleic’s
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  • Dying Light's E3 2014 Trailer

    Dying Light's E3 2014 Trailer

    A new trailer for Techland's Dying Light was released today. This video is just part of what the studio will be showing off for the game at E3 2014.

    Among other exciting features, the newest trailer of Dying Light demonstrates the system of Natural Movement. This feature, designed internally by Techland, not only lets players move around the whole environment of the game easily and intuitively but also combine parkour-style movement with brutal combat. Dying Light is an
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  • Sony in Talks with Jordan Vogt-Roberts to Direct Metal Gear Solid Film

    Sony in Talks with Jordan Vogt-Roberts to Direct Metal Gear Solid Film

    Sony, for whatever terrible reason, is still pushing forward with their idea to make a live-action Metal Gear Solid film. They are now in early talks with Jordan Vogt-Roberts to serve as Director for the film.

    Vogt-Roberts is perhaps best known for his film The Kings of Summer. Before that, he directed such amazing hits as Mash Up (TV movie), Single Dads (TV series), and Successful Alcoholics (Short). You know, big time blockbusters. Avi Arad (X-Men, Iron Man) is sla...
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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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    03-12-2024, 11:07 AM
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