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EA breaks its silence after Iron Man gameplay leak, admitting "well, that didn't go as planned"
EA has acknowledged the recent leak of Iron Man gameplay footage, stating that "well, that didn't go as planned." The leaked footage, reportedly from an August test build, showcased aerial and on-foot combat in an open-world city. This marks the latest development in the game's largely silent four-year development cycle under EA Motive.
Star Wars Zero Company understands that Star Wars games should feel less like the movies and more like the toys
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game from EA, Bit Reactor, and Respawn Entertainment, is drawing praise for its ability to capture the feel of playing with Star Wars toys rather than just replicating movie scenes. The game's structure, pacing, and focus on small-scale skirmishes are highlighted as key elements contributing to this unique, toylike experience, reminiscent of classic XCOM gameplay.
How to recruit a Jedi in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide explains how to recruit the unique Jedi operator, Tel-Rea Vokoss, in Star Wars Zero Company. Players must progress the main story to the 'Smuggler's Den' mission, part of the 'Jedi Undercover' quest chain, to unlock her. The article also highlights the tension of her unique status and the consequences of permadeath if she is lost.
How to get Droids in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide explains how to unlock and recruit Astromech Droids in Star Wars Zero Company. Droids serve as valuable support characters, offering unique abilities like increasing ally Action Points and providing healing, though they cannot equip blasters. The article details the steps to build a Droid Repair Bay and hire new droids after progressing to Den Level 2.
How to pay the debt in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide explains how to pay back the initial 80,000 credit debt to Gorga the Hutt in Star Wars Zero Company. Players do not need to earn the credits directly, but rather progress the main story until Cycle 4, where new characters are introduced who will clear the debt for you. This event serves as an early story driver rather than a traditional game mechanic.
How to beat the Droideka in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide details how to defeat the Droideka, the first major boss in Star Wars Outlaws. The article explains the Droideka's regenerating ray shields and suggests strategies such as concentrated fire, using anti-droid weapons, and exploiting its shield downtime during movement. It also advises on managing reinforcements and the risks associated with the new Jedi ally, Tel-Rea Vokoss.
Best weapons in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide for Star Wars Zero Company breaks down the four weapon classes: Blaster Pistol, Blaster Rifle, Repeater, and Longarm Blaster. It explains the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon type and how they suit different character specializations and playstyles, advising players on the best choices for various combat scenarios.
Best characters and team comp in Star Wars Zero Company
This guide details the best characters and team compositions for Star Wars Zero Company, focusing on unique operators like Cly Kullervo and Kabbney "Kabb" Uppercut. It suggests an aggressive, mobile build centered around Cly, Kabb, an Astromech Droid, and Tel-Rea Vokoss, emphasizing coordinated movement and control abilities.
More People Watch Hockey Thanks To Heated Rivalry, And This New Game Hopes To Benefit
Raccoon Logic announced Breakaway Hockey League, a new 4v4 PC ice hockey game focused on fast-paced, five-minute matches and high-skill plays. The game aims to capture the excitement of hockey with an arcade-like feel, drawing inspiration from competitive action games rather than traditional sports titles. The studio plans to launch the game via Steam Early Access after community playtests.
Tim Curry Has Died, Leaving Behind Some Unforgettable Video Game Performances
Legendary actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. Curry was celebrated for his extensive work in video games, most notably his performance as Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. His career spanned decades across film, television, and stage.
Star Wars Zero Company review - XCOM wins the Clone Wars
Star Wars Zero Company is a highly successful blend of turn-based strategy and engaging storytelling, developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment. It offers a nuanced combat system and memorable characters, though its core mechanics are similar to XCOM and its strategic layer is simplified. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Executives from EA and Tencent to speak alongside Netflix, Sony, and Disney at FT Business of Entertainment summit
The Financial Times Business of Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles will feature executives from Electronic Arts and Tencent Games alongside leaders from Netflix, Sony Pictures, Disney, and TKO Group. The event in September will focus on the forces reshaping the entertainment industry, including media dealmaking, franchise ecosystems, AI, and content monetization.
Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game
Gameplay footage from a cancelled open-world Iron Man game developed by Avalanche Studios for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 has leaked online. The project, which was in development around 2012, was reportedly cancelled due to Disney's decision to shorten its development schedule. The footage showcases flying, combat, and similarities to Avalanche's Just Cause series.
Dragon Ball Z Is Getting a €6 Billion Theme Park Outside Paris, Funded by France and Saudi Arabia
France and Saudi Arabia are collaborating on a €6 billion Dragon Ball Z-themed amusement park to be built northwest of Paris. The concept emerged from a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, both fans of the franchise. The project will be funded by Qiddiya, a Saudi entertainment group, which is also developing a similar Dragon Ball park in Riyadh.
Gamescom preview - why you should watch Opening Night Live and visit Cologne
Gamescom 2026 is set to be the largest video game event globally, taking place in Cologne from August 26-30. The event will feature reveals for titles like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, and The Witcher 3's new expansion, Songs Of The Past. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the Opening Night Live show on August 25 will offer a preview of upcoming games, with many major industry players like Microsoft, Square Enix, and Nintendo in attendance, though Rockstar Games and Sony will be absent.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
Dishonored was a last-ditch effort by Arkane Studios after years of fruitless contract work, according to the game's co-creator: 'I think we had four months of money left'
Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith revealed that the game was a last-ditch effort for Arkane Studios, which was facing financial collapse with only four months of funds remaining. The studio had been taking on various contract work, but ultimately decided to focus on their passion project, which became a critical and commercial success. This experience solidified Smith's belief in pursuing creative passion, a principle he is applying to his new studio, Black Pony Immersive.
Why Xbox's console ads could be a good thing for gaming | Opinion
This opinion piece argues that Xbox's exploration of ad-supported game streaming could be beneficial for the gaming industry by lowering access costs for players. While in-game advertising has a poor reputation, high-quality, non-intrusive ads, particularly those outside the game environment, can outperform traditional advertising and potentially create new revenue streams for companies like Xbox.
Here Are The Best (And Worst) Ways To Share Your Game Library With Friends And Family
This guide compares the game library sharing options across major platforms like PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S. It details how Steam offers the most robust family sharing, while Xbox's Home Xbox feature is ideal for two-person sharing. Other platforms like Epic Games Store, EA App, and Ubisoft Connect have limited or no formal game sharing features.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2026 – Splatoon Raiders debuts in the top 10
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for July 2026, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 leading the monthly charts. New releases Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also secured spots in the top ten. The article also provides a list of the overall best-selling games for 2026 so far, with Resident Evil Requiem at the top.
