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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...
 

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...
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  • Epic Games Pulling Online Services for Several Games in January

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    • Published: 12-15-2022, 05:38 PM
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    Epic Games Pulling Online Services for Several Games in January

    If you want your online Unreal Tournament fix, you better act fast.

    Epic Games announced that they are shutting down online services and online servers for several of their older titles. This is being done in an effort to support only their newer Epic Online Services. Epic already started to remove the impacted titles from all digital storefronts on December 14, as well as removed the option to purchase DLC.

    Epic says that while "most" titles will still be playable...
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  • The 2022 Steam Winter Sale Begins December 22

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    • Published: 12-15-2022, 04:32 PM
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    The 2022 Steam Winter Sale Begins December 22

    This is your only advance warning that your wallets are in danger.

    Valve has given you all a week to prepare for the upcoming Steam Winter Sale for 2022. The Steam Winter Sale begins on December 22 at 10AM (PT) and won't end until January 5, 2023 at 10AM (PT).

    Today's press release announcement from Valve says that the Steam Winter Sale will again put big discounts on thousands of games. Every genre imaginable will be on sale, so you're almost guaranteed to find something...
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  • Battlefield 2042's 'Battle of Nordvik' Event Begins December 20

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    • Published: 12-15-2022, 04:14 PM
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    Battlefield 2042's 'Battle of Nordvik' Event Begins December 20

    The three week event will offer unique game modes and rewards for those that play.

    A special in-game event is about to begin in Battlefield 2042. Take part in the Battle of Nordvik, a three-week long event that includes a new game mode every week and new cosmetics to unlock as you play. DICE says that Eastern Forces are retaliating after finding out that Nordvik has a secret alliance with the West. You will join either the Nordvik Control Corps or the Black Storm regiment in a "power...
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  • New Story Content Added to Teardown

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    • Published: 12-15-2022, 03:06 PM
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    New Story Content Added to Teardown

    Take on even more heists today.

    Tuxedo Labs released their new "Art Vandals" expansion for Teardown today. This content adds in five new heists, a new location, and is free to everyone that owns the game.

    The Art Vandals missions will task you with stealing several different pieces of art. These pieces of art are found in the fishing town of Tilläggaryd and this town also just so happens to include a modern art museum. You play as Freya Woo, daughter of Gordon...
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  • Death Stranding Movie Announced

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    • Published: 12-15-2022, 02:34 PM
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    Death Stranding Movie Announced

    The first strand-type film was just announced.

    Death Stranding 2 was just announced earlier this month at The Game Awards. Now, a film based on Death Stranding has just been announced. The film will be based off of the games of the same name but will "introduce new elements and characters within the Death Stranding universe."

    Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions is partnering with Hammerstone Studios to create the Death Stranding movie. Deadline reports that the...
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  • Resident Evil Village's PlayStation VR2 Update is Free

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    • Published: 12-15-2022, 01:35 PM
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    Resident Evil Village's PlayStation VR2 Update is Free

    Free in the sense that you still have to purchase a PlayStation VR2.

    Capcom announced yesterday that the upcoming VR Mode for Resident Evil Village will be a free piece of DLC for all PlayStation 5 owners that own either the base version of Village or the Gold Edition. Naturally, to even make use of this free DLC you will also have to purchase the $550 (USD) PlayStation VR2 hardware when it's released, but let's not split hairs for a moment.

    The VR Mode will allow you to...
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Free Multiplayer Weekend

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    • Published: 12-14-2022, 07:35 PM
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    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Free Multiplayer Weekend

    A free weekend to coincide with the first major Season 1 update.

    Activision announces a free weekend for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer component. This free weekend will begin on Thursday, December 15 and will run through until December 19. This weekend provides everyone with access to the game's competitive multiplayer, but with some limitations.

    It seems like the free weekend only offers access to just three of the game's multiplayer maps and four game...
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  • Live-Action God of War Series Announced

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    • Published: 12-14-2022, 05:47 PM
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    Live-Action God of War Series Announced

    Cory Barlog to serve as executive producer.

    A live-action series based on the God of War series has just been announced by Amazon and Sony. The series is entering into early co-production from Amazon Prime Video, Sony Pictures Television, and PlayStation Productions. Cory Barlog, the director on 2018's God of War and co-director for God of War Ragnarök will serve as an executive producer on this series.

    Amazon says that this series will adapt the most recent two titles...
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  • Combat and Room of Requirement Shown in New Hogwarts Legacy Trailer

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    • Published: 12-14-2022, 04:50 PM
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    Combat and Room of Requirement Shown in New Hogwarts Legacy Trailer

    A fresh look at the wide-open world of the wizarding world.

    Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software just released a new gameplay video for Hogwarts Legacy. This new trailer shows off another look at the spell based combat along with a look at the Room of Requirement.

    The first section of gameplay shows a player character flying around the open world on a broom. The landscape is based off of the Scottish Highlands and the video showcases a hamlet full of witches and wizards....
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  • The Witcher 3 Goes Next-gen Today

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    • Published: 12-14-2022, 03:40 PM
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    The Witcher 3 Goes Next-gen Today

    Though the PC release seems to have some performance issues.

    The big next-gen update for The Witcher 3 dropped today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Those of you who don't yet own the game can pick up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. Meanwhile, those that owned the game prior should get a free upgrade to this next-gen release.

    This update adds real-time ray tracing to PC, performance and ray tracing modes for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and...
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  • Dying Light 2 Mod Tools Released

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    • Published: 12-14-2022, 02:15 PM
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    Dying Light 2 Mod Tools Released

    Consoles will get mod support later.

    Techland just released some new mod tools for those interested in modifying Dying Light 2. These tools will help creators make custom maps and other content. Right now, the Dying Light 2 mod tools are available as free DLC on PC via either Steam or the Epic Games Store. Those of you playing on consoles will have to wait a bit, but Techland does plan on offering mod support to you later.

    Techland is bolstering today's mod tool release...
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  • Private Division Partners with Bloober Team for New Survival Horror Game

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    • Published: 12-14-2022, 01:18 PM
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    Private Division Partners with Bloober Team for New Survival Horror Game

    Bloober is working on yet another horror game.

    Between working on the Silent Hill 2 remake and a new Layers of Fear game, Bloober Team should have their plates rather full. Apparently not since it was just announced that Private Division just entered into a publishing agreement with Bloober to create a new survival horror game.

    Bloober Team is known for making a number of different horror games, from the more psychological horror in Layers of Fear and The Medium to Ob...
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  • The Dawning Returns to Destiny 2

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    • Published: 12-13-2022, 04:43 PM
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    The Dawning Returns to Destiny 2

    Spread a little holiday cheer in the form of baked goods.

    The annual Dawning event for Destiny 2 is once again live in Season of the Seraph. Naturally, this event is free to all players of the game regardless of what extra content they may or may not own.

    Players will talk to Eva Levante in the Tower to get started on their journey of baking all sorts of cookies with all sorts of questionable ingredients. The Dawning event for Destiny 2 runs from today through to January...
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  • High on Life Released

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    • Published: 12-13-2022, 03:57 PM
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    High on Life Released

    A new FPS from the creator of Rick and Morty.

    High on Life is a newly released FPS from Squanch Games and Justin Roiland, the creator of Rick and Morty, Trover Saves the Universe, Hulu's Solar Opposites, and several other works. High on Life is out on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass for PC, consoles, and Cloud.

    In High on Life, you play as an unmotivated high-school graduate who just happens to become...
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  • New SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Trailer

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    • Published: 12-13-2022, 03:30 PM
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    New SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Trailer

    Pre-orders are now also available.

    A new trailer for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is out today. Pre-orders for the action-adventure game are also now available and include several bonuses by way of the Costume Pack.

    SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake will be out January 31, 2023 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It retails for $39.99 (USD). ...
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