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Star Wars Galactic Racer is "a marriage made in heaven" for its creators at Fuse GamesFuse Games, comprised of former Criterion developers, is creating Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a spiritual successor to Star Wars Episode I: Racer. Creative Director Kieran Crimmins discusses the studio's passion for arcade racers and the importance of capturing the authentic feel of podracing, which is considered the pinnacle of racing in the Star Wars universe. The game will feature multiple vehicle types, including landspeeders, skim speeders, speeder bikes, and the iconic podracers, with a focus on building rivalries and distinct character personalities.
"The combinations are in the trillions": Star Wars Galactic Racer’s creative director on speeder specialisation, storycrafting, and having “a bit of a smash”Star Wars: Galactic Racer creative director Kieran Crimmins discusses the game's blend of arcade racing and roguelike elements, emphasizing the deep customization options for speeder builds. He highlights how players can create unique combinations, with trillions of possibilities, and how the game encourages aggressive playstyles. Crimmins also touches on the story's post-war setting and the studio's goal of innovating within the racing genre.
The Best Star Wars Games Of All TimeThis article ranks the best Star Wars games of all time, spanning various genres from flight simulators to RPGs and VR experiences. It highlights titles like Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Knights of the Old Republic, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, discussing their impact and gameplay.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAGData suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
Games Inbox: Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 worth the hype?Readers discuss whether Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won multiple awards including Best Game at the BAFTAs, lives up to the hype, with some considering purchasing it despite not typically enjoying RPGs. Other topics include the merits of the PlayStation 4 generation, the future of VR, and the perceived bias in the BAFTA video game awards.
How Battlefield 6 Redefines the Modern Shooter ExperienceBattlefield 6 aims to redefine the modern shooter experience with a focus on large-scale destruction, a complex single-player campaign set in 2027, and enhanced teamplay mechanics. Developed by EA's largest-ever Battlefield team, the game introduces a new Kinesthetic Combat System and the Portal Builder for custom matches. Electronic Arts is targeting a massive player base, potentially leveraging a free-to-play battle royale component, and is scheduled for release by March 31, 2026.
Fear Not, Collectors, PS5's Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Getting a Physical ReleaseStar Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, will receive a global physical release for the PlayStation 5 later this year. Publisher Secret Mode has partnered with Plaion for distribution of the boxed copies. The arcade-style racing game is also available to wishlist on the PlayStation Store.
WarioWare director Goro Abe leaves Nintendo after 25+ yearsGoro Abe, director of the WarioWare series, has left Nintendo after over 25 years with the company. Separately, Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios.
Valve sued for allegedly using its musical works ″without permission″Electronic Arts has initiated layoffs across its various Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6.
Crusader Kings 3 is getting a Roblox adaptationElectronic Arts has laid off an unspecified number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6. Separately, Crusader Kings 3 is receiving an adaptation on the Roblox platform.
Battlefield 6’s Devs Are Listening To Its Community, Per Ripple Effect’s Studio DirectorRipple Effect Studios' design director Justin Wiebe stated that the developers are actively listening to and reacting to community feedback for Battlefield 2042. The studio is willing to change content roadmaps based on player input to improve the game. This approach is being applied as the game heads into Season 2 with its Nightfall update.
GDC 2026: Microsoft Is Finally Ready To Talk About The Future Of XboxElectronic Arts has laid off an unspecified number of employees across its various Battlefield development studios, including Criterion Games, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows the launch of Battlefield 6.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026Electronic Arts has initiated layoffs across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows a record-breaking launch for Battlefield 6.- Best-selling shooter Battlefield 6 is not immune to layoffs as EA slashes an unknown number of positionsElectronic Arts has conducted layoffs across multiple studios involved with Battlefield 2042, including Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive. The company stated these changes are part of a realignment to better focus on community priorities for the franchise. Despite its initial high sales and awards, the game has seen a significant drop in player count on Steam.
- Battlefield 6-medarbetare sägs upp från fyra studiorElectronic Arts has confirmed layoffs affecting an unknown number of employees across four studios: DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, all involved with the Battlefield franchise. The company cited 'realignment' to better serve the community's expectations for the game.
- Battlefield Developer LayoffsElectronic Arts has reportedly laid off an unknown number of staff across its Battlefield development teams. The layoffs affected studios including Criterion Games, Dice, Ripple Effect Studios, and Motive Studios.
EA Lays Off Battlefield Staff Despite Record-Breaking BF6 LaunchElectronic Arts has laid off staff across all Battlefield studios despite Battlefield 6 achieving a record-breaking launch. This move has drawn criticism from the gaming community, who view it as a pattern of publishers prioritizing cost-cutting over developer well-being. The layoffs impact multiple studios, including DICE, Ripple Effect, Criterion, and Industrial Toys, raising concerns about the future support and development of Battlefield 6.
Battlefield 6 developers hit with layoffs as game's popularity starts to declineDespite strong initial sales and positive reviews, Electronic Arts has laid off employees across multiple studios working on Battlefield 6 due to declining player counts and mixed player reviews. The reasons for the layoffs are officially cited as a 'realignment,' though potential investor acquisition and financial pressures are also discussed as contributing factors.
EA Cuts Staff At Battlefield 6 Dev After Game's Massive Initial SuccessElectronic Arts has conducted layoffs within its Battlefield Studios, affecting teams at DICE, Ripple Effect Studios, Criterion Games, and Motive Studio. Despite Battlefield 6 achieving record sales and being the top-selling game of 2025 in the US, EA described the changes as a "realignment" to better focus on community priorities. The impact of these cuts on the promised content roadmap remains unclear.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026Battlefield 6 was named UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Game Awards 2026, also taking home best PC game. The ceremony also saw four industry veterans inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold. Other winners included Atomfall for best console game and PowerWash Simulator for best mobile game.