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Whatever happened to boxing games? Fight Night Round 3 wore my thumbs out, and 20 years on I still love it for it
The article reflects on the decline of boxing video games, highlighting Fight Night Round 3 on Xbox 360 as a standout title with its innovative thumbstick controls and deep career mode. It contrasts this with the current dominance of UFC games, expressing a longing for the nostalgic appeal of boxing titles.
Jake Solomon-led Midsummer Studios shuts down
Midsummer Studios, founded by Firaxis Games veteran Jake Solomon, has ceased operations after two years. The studio, which raised $6 million in funding, was developing a life simulation game called Burbank. Solomon shared footage of the game, noting its use of AI for character writing and voice acting, while emphasizing that all art was created by human artists.
Battlefield 6 sets out to rally flagging player numbers with a big dose of hallucinatory gas
Battlefield 6's Season 2 update introduces a new map called Contaminated, new modes for its battle royale component, and a limited-time mode called VL-7 Strike where players must wear gas masks to avoid hallucinatory gas clouds. The update aims to revitalize player numbers for the EA shooter, which have declined since its release. The article also humorously suggests other potential gas effects.
Henry vs Vieira: Who Should You Choose in the FC 26 Winter Wildcards Icon Matchday Pick?
This guide compares Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira for the FC 26 Winter Wildcards Icon Matchday Pick SBC, recommending Henry due to his superior Evolution potential. The SBC requires eight squads and costs around 700k coins, offering a valuable choice between two legendary Arsenal players.
Madden NFL 26 Review: My First Impression
Madden NFL 26 on PlayStation 5 offers a surprisingly deep and strategic sports simulation experience, despite a rocky initial launch. The game features grounded gameplay mechanics, improved AI, and a more rewarding Ultimate Team mode. Visually, it presents a broadcast-level upgrade with enhanced player models and dynamic stadium lighting, making it a solid, albeit initially cluttered, football sim.
Highguard's high-profile mistakes should be a lesson for other developers | Opinion
The article analyzes the significant missteps made by Wildlight Entertainment with their hero shooter Highguard, including a muddled pitch, a risky shadow-drop strategy, and a poor launch state, leading to layoffs. It argues that while the game faced criticism, much of the vitriol was disproportionate and highlights the challenges of launching live service games in a competitive market, drawing parallels to the failure of Concord.
Watch the Battlefield 6 Season 2 gameplay reveal here
EA and Battlefield Studios are revealing Season 2 for Battlefield 6 today, featuring a gameplay reveal stream at 8am PT. The new season, launching February 17, introduces a new map called Contaminated, new weapons, gadgets, and the return of the AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. This season continues the conflict between NATO and Pax Armata, with psychoactive smoke playing a role in gameplay.
Every Upcoming Superhero Game To Look Out For In 2026 And Beyond
This article provides a comprehensive look at upcoming superhero games scheduled for release in 2026 and beyond, covering titles from Marvel, DC, and other comic publishers. It details games like Marvel's Blade, Marvel's Iron Man, Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and The Wolf Among Us 2, noting their developers, platforms, and any known development status or release windows.
Battlefield 6 kicks off its first free trial post the Black Ops 7 launch to twist that knife
EA has launched a one-week free trial for Battlefield 6, six weeks after its initial release, in response to Activision's free weekends for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The trial includes three maps and four game modes, though it was unfortunately impacted by a matchmaking outage at launch. Battlefield 6 reportedly outsold Black Ops 7.
Battlefield 6 is getting a free trial next week with... a questionable selection of maps, but at least the modes are good
EA announced that Battlefield 6 will receive its first free trial starting November 25 and lasting one week on all platforms. The trial will include three maps and five modes, excluding the free-to-play Redfall's battle royale and Gauntlet modes. This trial coincides with a significant patch that has improved XP progression, weapon dispersion, and fixed various bugs, making the game feel closer to its 1.0 state.
Battlefield 6 patch finally ends the menace of the Lock-Guided Missile, shuts down the Recon Drone Sledgehammer exploit and more
A new patch for Battlefield 6 addresses several infuriating bugs and exploits, including the Lock-Guided Missile issue and a Recon Drone Sledgehammer exploit. The update also brings quality of life tweaks and fixes for the Redsec battle royale component, improving match flow and consistency.
Battlefield Redsec boosts Battlefield 6's Steam numbers, but not enough to get anywhere close to those launch heights
Battlefield Redsec, the free-to-play battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, has seen an increase in concurrent players on Steam since its launch, reaching approximately 550,000. However, this number falls short of the game's initial launch peak and does not appear to be attracting the same level of attention as other popular battle royale titles like Warzone.
Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode is called… Redsec and it’s coming out today
EA and Battlefield Studios have officially announced that Battlefield 6's battle royale mode is named Redsec and will launch today alongside Season 1. Redsec is a free-to-play title that incorporates elements from traditional Battlefield gameplay, such as destruction and vehicles, alongside battle royale staples. The mode has undergone testing in Battlefield Labs and is expected to compete with titles like Call of Duty: Warzone.
The best RPGs 2026: pick a role
This article ranks the best Role-Playing Games available on PC, highlighting titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring for their immersive worlds and engaging gameplay. It also touches upon upcoming RPGs such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fable, promising continued innovation in the genre.
Battlefield 6 patch adjusts Conquest tickets so your Firestorm games don’t go to the time limit, and there's good news for Manhattan Bridge flyers
Battlefield 6 has received a server-side patch that adjusts ticket counts for Conquest mode across various maps to shorten match times. Additionally, the patch increases the vehicle out-of-bounds timer on Manhattan Bridge to aid pilots in repositioning.
Everyone is jumping into fast XP farms in Battlefield 6 because it takes too damn long to unlock stuff - and EA is cracking down on it
Players of Battlefield 6 are exploiting the game's Portal mode to create "XP farms" that allow for rapid progression, particularly for weapon unlocks, due to the slow base game rate. EA has begun cracking down on these servers, leading to errors and shutdowns, while players hope for an increase in the official XP earn rate.
Battlefield 6 shoots up the Steam charts, beats its beta figures to become the biggest Battlefield - and people aren't raging for once
Battlefield 6 has achieved its most successful launch to date, particularly on Steam, surpassing beta player counts with a peak of over 747,000 concurrent players. Despite minor technical issues on PC and EA's own app, the game has received positive user reviews and strong sales, with EA offering compensation to affected players.
Student blows his university savings on video game
This article discusses the negative impact of microtransactions and loot boxes in video games like FIFA and NHL, where players spend significant amounts of money on virtual items with low chances of obtaining valuable rewards. The author criticizes game developers for prioritizing monetization over innovation and compares these practices to gambling, suggesting potential addiction risks and advising caution.
Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
This article ranks all NES games available on Nintendo Switch Online based on user ratings. It includes over 80 retro titles, with new Namco games like Pac-Man added to the list. The rankings are dynamic and change as users rate the games.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Review | Giant Bomb
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an ambitious third-person action game that blends combat and exploration inspired by Dark Souls and Metroid, set five years after Revenge of the Sith. While it tells an engaging story with well-developed characters and features impressive narrative techniques, the game is significantly hampered by poor performance, numerous bugs, and a lack of overall polish, particularly stuttering issues on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
