EA Implements Layoffs Across Battlefield Studios Post-Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch
Electronic Arts (EA) has initiated layoffs impacting an undisclosed number of employees across its various Battlefield development teams. This move comes despite the recent record-breaking success of Battlefield 6, which saw the title achieve a monumental launch towards the end of last year. Battlefield 6 notably topped the Steam charts and sold an impressive 7 million copies within just three days of its release, marking a significant commercial achievement for the franchise.
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What We've Been Playing: "I Started With Maple Trees Behind the Bank"
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Connor loses his grip on reality and finds it instead on the haft of an axe; Victoria feels the sting of giving an unappreciated present; Kelsey tries to stop Cooking Mama from
Marathon Mid-Season Update: Nerfs to Claymore Drones, Thermal Scopes, and Buffs for Altruism
The mid-season one update for Marathon has arrived, introducing substantial alterations to Bungie's extraction shooter. These changes encompass the elimination of a particularly amusing in-game tactic, a reduction in the effectiveness of what is arguably its most potent weapon attachment, and an i
"Players Always Find Things Quicker Than We Anticipate" - Unpacking Bungie's Major Marathon ARG
A few weeks ago, there was a remarkable atmosphere surrounding Marathon. While new releases often generate buzz, this felt distinct from typical launch excitement. It possessed the distinct character of a communal quest, a collective effort by the community to uncover a concrete reward: the Cr
Metro 2039 Announced, Xbox-Themed Reveal Stream Coming This Week
Survivors, prepare yourselves – the harsh realities of the outside world await once more. Metro 2039 has been officially confirmed, and its developer, 4A Games, is set to unveil the first proper glimpse of the game later this week.
"Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair" - Casting calls for Hideo Kojima's new PlayStation-published spy game Physint give new clues about what to expect
Following the completion of Death Stranding 2, Kojima Productions is shifting its focus to upcoming projects. Among these are the horror game OD and the new espionage title, Physint, which is slated for publication on PlayStation by Sony. While Physint is still some time away from release, rec
Does the 007: First Light PS5 Controller Design Miss the Mark?
It might seem an unusual observation to make, but does the design of the limited edition 007: First Light DualSense PS5 controller strike you as… incorrect? Not in terms of an error in execution, but rather, does its design fail to properly represent one of the most recognizable James Bond moti