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These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st June)
This week sees the release of several new games for the PlayStation 5, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, a selection of titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man.
Microsoft considered cutting Xbox off entirely and making it easier to sell, report says
A report indicates that Microsoft considered spinning out Xbox as a separate subsidiary or even selling the brand entirely due to declining console sales and plateauing Game Pass figures. This comes amid internal acknowledgments of Xbox's underperformance and expected layoffs. The report suggests these considerations were internal discussions and no specific partners or buyers were identified.
EA Sports UFC 6 Review – Burning Bright In Every Fight
EA Sports UFC 6 offers a solid fighting experience with an improved real-time striking system and impactful feedback, making combat feel more authentic and violent. However, the game is largely iterative, failing to introduce revolutionary changes from its predecessor, EA Sports UFC 5. While the presentation is generally good, inconsistencies in fighter models and a busy HUD detract from the overall polish, though the expanded Career Mode and Hall of Legends offer engaging content.
Fight Your Fight in UFC 6 With EA Play
EA Play members can now access a 10-hour early access trial for EA Sports UFC 6, with progress carrying over to the full game. Subscribers also receive a 10% discount on EA digital purchases and various in-game rewards for titles like Apex Legends, EA Sports FC 26, Madden NFL 26, NHL 26, and Battlefield 6.
Two More Games Are Losing Online Services Soon
Electronic Arts and 2K have announced upcoming server shutdowns for Grid Legends and TopSpin 2K25. Grid Legends will lose online services on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on September 11, 2024, while TopSpin 2K25's online support will end on December 31, 2027. Both companies cited the commercial unfeasibility of maintaining servers for older titles with declining player populations.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 15 to 19
This article provides a weekly roundup of new games releasing on Xbox platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, between June 15 and 19. It highlights titles like UFC 6, Junkster, and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, noting their availability on Game Pass and optimization for current-gen consoles.
EA Is Shutting Down Online Services for This Forgotten PS5, PS4 Racing Game
Electronic Arts will be shutting down online services for the racing game GRID Legends on September 11, 2026. This will disable features such as online multiplayer, leaderboards, and cross-platform play. Players will still be able to enjoy the game's story mode and offline gameplay.
Battlefield 6 has been on a roll recently, until the latest update, which has some great ideas but also more bugs and issues than ever before
The latest update for Battlefield 6, released on June 9th, has introduced numerous bugs and issues despite containing some well-received new content like the Cairo Bazaar map. Players are reporting problems with the deployment screen, user interface, weapon unlock criteria, game crashes, and specific game modes like Strikepoint, which has been disabled. Battlefield Studios has acknowledged many of these issues and is working on fixes.
Acclaimed 2022 EA PS5 Game Shutting Down Already
Electronic Arts announced that Grid Legends, a racing game developed by Codemasters, will have its online features shut down on September 11, 2026. This includes cross-platform play, online multiplayer, and leaderboards, leaving only the single-player campaign accessible. The game, released in 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, received positive reviews and player ratings.
"I was given that opportunity to go crazy and do something kind of insane" - Will Wright and Maxis look back on nine years making Spore
Key figures from Maxis, including founder Will Wright, reflect on the nine-year development of Spore, acknowledging it as a failed game design with disconnected elements. They attribute these issues to rapid team growth, a lack of structured decision-making under Wright's 'luminary' management style, and challenges in coordinating a large team, despite significant creative freedom granted by Electronic Arts.
EA Sports College Football 27 Preview: Defense Wins Championships
An EA representative had to end a preview session for EA Sports College Football 27 because the attendee was so engrossed in playing. The article hints at a positive preview experience for the upcoming sports simulation title.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Review — Worth the Upgrade
The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack update introduces significant changes to Formula 1's 2026 regulations, focusing on hybrid car power splits and new aerodynamic rules. While the pack updates drivers, teams, and adds the Madring circuit, the impact of these changes on car feel and strategy is more evolutionary than revolutionary. The review highlights the tactical depth added by energy management and the Overtake Mode, though it notes that the strategic potential of the new regulations could be better explained to players.
Nintendo Download – June 11, 2026 (North America) – Xenoblade, To a T, Unrailed 2, more
The North American Nintendo Download for June 11, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, To a T, and Unrailed 2: Back on Track. The update also highlights sales and a limited-time Donkey Kong event for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Analyst: Q1 2026 revenue figures show there is still demand for compelling single-player video games
Global game content revenue saw a 3.6% year-over-year increase in Q1 2026, reaching $54.14 billion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Companies like Capcom and Pearl Abyss reported significant growth, driven by titles such as Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert, indicating continued consumer demand for compelling single-player experiences alongside live-service games. PC emerged as the fastest-growing platform.
EA Sports UFC 6 – Everything You Need To Know
EA Sports UFC 6 aims for realism with an overhauled animation system, enhanced fighter likeness, and new defensive mechanics like four blocking styles. The game introduces a 'Flow State' mechanic to reward momentum and integrates fighter ratings into a deeper ecosystem. While promising advancements, community concerns exist regarding sound effects, UI, and the overpowered nature of Flow State.
Plastintstrumentens gyllene era
The article reflects on the golden era of plastic instrument rhythm games, primarily focusing on the Guitar Hero and Rock Band series. It highlights how these games, with their unique guitar controllers and accessible gameplay, allowed players to live out rockstar fantasies. The piece also touches upon the genre's eventual decline due to market saturation and the attempts at comebacks in 2015.
Business and Finance
This article from GamesIndustry.biz analyzes the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, distinguishing it from typical leveraged buyouts. It delves into the financial aspects and implications of this significant industry transaction.
Why the $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts isn't your usual leveraged buyout
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is acquiring Electronic Arts for $55 billion in a record-breaking leveraged buyout. The deal, financed with over $20 billion in debt, raises concerns about future investment in EA's games and its ability to service the debt. Experts suggest the acquisition is a strategic move by Saudi Arabia to gain soft power and bolster its esports initiatives, rather than a typical financial play.
South of Midnight wins big at the 2026 Gayming Awards
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight won Game of the Year at the 2026 Gayming Awards, an event celebrating LGBTQ+ themes and creators in gaming. Other notable winners included Date Everything! for Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game and Team Liquid for LGBTQ+ Contribution to Esports. The ceremony, hosted by Erika Ishii, also highlighted the importance of queer representation in the industry.
Star Wars Zero Company: How Some of the Greatest Minds in Tactics Games are Pushing the Genre, Again
Star Wars Zero Company, the debut title from Bit Reactor, a studio founded by former Firaxis developers, is a turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars. Players will lead a company of mercenaries, customizing their protagonist Hawks and recruiting a diverse roster of characters. The game blends RPG storytelling with XCOM-style tactical combat, featuring a deep bond system between characters and a specialization system for combat roles.
