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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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  • Generation Zero 'Dark Skies' Update Out Now

    Generation Zero 'Dark Skies' Update Out Now

    The co-op adventure game continues to expand.

    Systemic Reaction just launched the free "Dark Skies" update for Generation Zero today. This update brings more content to the open-world co-op adventure game on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, as well as Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This update is also free to those playing through Game Pass on PC and Xbox.

    Dark Skies adds in a new Soviet machine, a new Tuned Moped vehicle, new mission, new weapons skins, and...
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  • Steam Scream Fest 2022 is Here

    Steam Scream Fest 2022 is Here

    The greatest scare of all is having an empty wallet! AHHHHH!

    Steam Scream Fest for the year that is 2022 is now underway. Valve says that this "celebration of the scary, the spooky, and the Halloweeny" runs from right now (October 25) through to November 1 at 10AM (PT).

    We kind of know the drill by now on these, but in case you don't: This week long event will offer up discounts on current and upcoming games that are of the "scary" variety. There will...
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  • Take a Trip to Redfall, Massachusetts

    Take a Trip to Redfall, Massachusetts

    A new trailer for Arkane's latest invites you to beautiful Redfall.

    As Halloween approaches, the chills and thrills of the season are starting to ramp up. That is seen in all aspects of gaming, including in this new trailer from Arkane Austin. Their latest trailer provides a fresh look at the "not-so calm seas and sunless skies of Redfall, Massachusetts."

    The new trailer for this open-world, story-focused shooter shines a fresh spotlight on vampires and their...
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  • Review: Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

    Review: Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

    A ton of fun with friends.

    Off and on for about two weeks now, I and some friends have been hopping into Ghostbusters: Spirits Within, the latest asymmetrical 4v1 multiplayer game from IllFonic. Though I would have liked to have gotten this review up a good week ago now, life had other plans. I suppose that just means I’m extra confident in my assessment of the game after spending even more time playing it.

    As a little background here, I would consider myself a...
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  • Kerbal Space Program 2 Finally has an Early Access Date

    Kerbal Space Program 2 Finally has an Early Access Date

    After a long, long time waiting, an Early Access date has finally been announced.

    Private Division and Intercept Games just announced today that Kerbal Space Program 2 will finally enter into Early Access on February 24, 2023. This Early Access release will be made available for PC on Steam, Epic Games Store, and "other digital storefronts."

    As part of this planned Early Access release, players will be able to contribute feedback to the development team on things...
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  • New Tales from the Borderlands is Out

    New Tales from the Borderlands is Out

    New characters, new stories, new choices.

    2K And Gearbox Software just released New Tales from the Borderlands today. This new narrative-focused adventure game is out for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and for the PC on either Steam or the Epic Games Store.

    This new title introduces new playable characters and a new story that is largely separate from the events of the first Tales from the Borderlands. Players will experience the...
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  • Resident Evil 4 Remake Extended Gameplay Footage

    Resident Evil 4 Remake Extended Gameplay Footage

    And a story trailer.

    Same deal as the Silent Hill stuff. I'm sick, so enjoy the short news. You don't need me to explain a Resident Evil 4 trailer anyway.

    Oh, there's also a lot of new screenshots below. ...
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  • All the Silent Hill Stuff that was Announced

    All the Silent Hill Stuff that was Announced

    A Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober is only the start.

    That Silent Hill Transmission thing happened yesterday. Konami announced a bunch of stuff that essentially confirmed the months of rumors. I'm going to keep this as short as possible because I'm sick as hell. ...
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  • Final Fantasy XVI 'Ambition' Trailer

    Final Fantasy XVI 'Ambition' Trailer

    A new trailer for the timed PS5 exclusive released today.

    Square Enix showed off a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI today. The trailer is entitled "Ambition" and it aims to give you a look at the game's backstory. This includes a deeper look at the realm of Valisthea, including the Dominants, a group of "single men and women who are blessed with the ability to call upon a dread power, which is unlike anything ever seen in the series."

    Final Fantasy...
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  • Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Released on PC

    Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Released on PC

    This is Nathan Drake's first outing on the PC platform.

    For the first time ever, an Uncharted game is available on PC. Earlier today, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection was released on PC through both Steam and the Epic Games Store. Priced at $49.99 (USD), this collection includes both Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, a stand-alone expansion to Uncharted 4.

    This release has some PC-specific features included, as you'd expect. There's a better...
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  • The Callisto Protocol Isn't Currently Delayed

    The Callisto Protocol Isn't Currently Delayed

    The developer and publisher are putting some rumors to bed.

    The Callisto Protocol is very much not delayed. This is the official word from developer Striking Distance Studios and publisher Krafton. Apparently there have been some new rumors kicking around that The Callisto Protocol was going to be delayed until some point in 2023.

    Nope. As it stands, the game will still release on December 2. Today's non-delay tweet also mentions that the game will include a 60 FPS "performance...
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  • Battlefield 2042 Update 2.2.0 Patch Notes

    Battlefield 2042 Update 2.2.0 Patch Notes

    This is the one with the revamped version of Orbital.

    DICE has shared the list of changes coming with Update 2.2.0 coming October 20 at 4AM (ET) for Battlefield 2042. This update includes the reworked version of Orbital, three new Vault Weapons added to All-Out Warfare, the previously mentioned Persistent Servers feature in Portal, and better looking laser sights on weapons.

    The three new Vault Weapons are the ACW-R, AKS-74u, and the MP412 REX. As far as Orbital is concerned,...
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  • NEO: The Worlds Ends with You Out Now on Steam

    NEO: The Worlds Ends with You Out Now on Steam

    Take 25% off of the beloved RPG for a limited time.

    Square Enix just released NEO: The Worlds Ends with You today on Steam. Though I've never played it myself, I hear a lot of people really like this action-RPG, so they're probably pretty excited to pick this one up today. For those that are eager to pick up the game ASAP, you can enjoy a 25% discount from now through October 25 at 9AM (PT).

    NEO: The World Ends with You is a follow-up to the previous action-RPG named The...
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  • Bayonetta Voice Actor Reportedly Offered at Least $15,000 for Role, Not the $4,000 Initially Claimed

    The latest evidence suggests that the actor did not tell the full story to fans.

    Over the weekend, you may have seen the news where original Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor broke a non-disclosure agreement and claimed she was only offered $4,000 (USD) to reprise her role for Bayonetta 3. Taylor's videos gained traction from several gaming outlets along with several news organizations that don't typically specialize in gaming related news.

    Taylor, as part of her series...
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  • Persistent Servers Coming to Battlefield 2042

    Persistent Servers Coming to Battlefield 2042

    Persistent servers are coming to Battlefield 2042, but maybe not in the way you wanted.

    DICE put up a new news update today wherein they announce that persistent servers are coming to Battlefield 2042. Unfortunately for you, these persistent servers are only coming to Battlefield Portal. DICE says that these persistent servers have been "a much requested community feature." Persistent servers will be added to Portal as part of the upcoming 2.2 update.

    Currently,...
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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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