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How The Division 2's Tougher, Limited-Time Realism Mode WorksUbisoft has introduced a limited-time Realism Mode for The Division 2, accessible through the Warlords of New York expansion until April 2. This mode enhances difficulty by removing HUD elements, rebalancing combat, and increasing player vulnerability, while also making ammo scarcer. Crossover outfits from other Tom Clancy titles are also available during the Anniversary Season.
Battlefield 6's New Patch Addresses QoL and Stability Issues, As Well As UI and Battle Pass - IGNBattlefield 6 has released update 1.2.1.5, focusing on quality-of-life improvements, stability fixes, and addressing issues with the UI and Battle Pass. The patch also restores missing store content and resolves critical revive and gadget interactions across PC and consoles. This update comes as the game faces community backlash and a 'Mixed' Steam user score.
Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will Shut Down in June 2025Ubisoft has announced that their free-to-play first-person shooter XDefiant will be shut down on June 3, 2025. The game, which launched in May 2024, struggled to compete with established titles like Call of Duty and will not receive further content updates beyond the upcoming Season 3. Players who made in-game purchases will receive refunds.- MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes MidnightThis week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
Battlefield 6 explains how its Javelin anticheat system works—and it kind of boils down to 'just trust me…Battlefield Studios provided an update on its Javelin anticheat system, explaining how it calculates match infection rates by including suspected cheaters. The system has successfully blocked over 580,000 cheating attempts and is actively tracking 224 cheat-related programs and vendors, with 94.64% of them reporting issues or going offline due to Javelin's detection.
Sony ditches PC & Stardew Valley News | TAGSony is reportedly shifting focus back to console exclusivity for its single-player PlayStation games, potentially limiting future PC releases. Meanwhile, Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.7 update will add new marriage candidates, and Nvidia has recalled a problematic GPU driver.
Games Inbox: Is Resident Evil Requiem worth getting?Readers discuss the merits of Resident Evil Requiem, with some hoping it recaptures the spirit of earlier titles like Resident Evil 4. Other topics include speculation about a new Pokémon announcement, Sony's strategy regarding PC exclusives, and the financial implications of Paramount's potential acquisition of Warner Bros. gaming assets.
Mobile revenue remained flat across 2025, but PC gaming "sees another record year" | Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2026Sensor Tower's State of Gaming 2026 report indicates flat revenue for mobile games in 2025, while PC and console gaming experienced double-digit growth, with PC achieving a record year driven by Steam sales. Shooters saw strong performance, with Battlefield 6 topping PC/console sales, and strategy games led mobile revenue growth. The report highlights a shift towards player retention and monetization in the mature mobile market.
"It needed a little bit of a rework" - Battlefield 6 producer speaks on shooter's unloved in-game unlocksBattlefield 6 producer Alexia Christofi discussed the game's meta-progression system, which underwent a rework due to player feedback shortly after launch. The team adjusted unlock requirements to be less daunting and more rewarding, influencing subsequent game updates and the battle royale mode, RedSec.
Whatever happened to boxing games? Fight Night Round 3 wore my thumbs out, and 20 years on I still love it for itThe 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 downMidsummer 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 gasBattlefield 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 ImpressionMadden 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 | OpinionThe 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 hereEA 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 BeyondThis 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 knifeEA 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 goodEA 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 moreA 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.