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Skate Breaks No Paywall Promise for New Map: "Sometimes Plans Change"
Electronic Arts has reversed its promise that the Skate reboot would not feature paywalled map areas. The new Isle of Grom map will initially be available only to Skate Pass Premium holders, and later require payment via Premium or in-game currency for permanent access after a limited event. EA stated that 'plans have to change' regarding the development of the game.
Football commentator permits EA to use an AI version of his voice for EA Sports FC
Football commentator Guy Mowbray has granted Electronic Arts permission to use an AI version of his voice for EA Sports FC, allowing the company to generate player names. While EA emphasizes this is a collaboration with talent, not a replacement, the article also notes other voice actors' concerns about AI voice replication without consent, citing examples from Tomb Raider and Apex Legends.
ByteDance reportedly in "advanced talks" to sell Mobile Legends dev Moonton Technology to Savvy Games for over $6bn
ByteDance is reportedly in advanced negotiations to sell its mobile game developer Moonton Technology, known for Mobile Legends, to Savvy Games Group for over $6 billion. The deal, which could close this quarter, would signify ByteDance's significant withdrawal from the online gaming sector. Savvy Games Group, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has existing investments in several major gaming companies.
Industry leaders honour Vince Zampella at DICE Summit
Industry leaders including Todd Howard, Geoff Keighley, and Laura Miele paid tribute to the late Vince Zampella at the DICE Summit. Zampella, co-founder of Respawn Entertainment and co-creator of Call of Duty, was honored for his leadership, talent nurturing, and contributions to the gaming industry. Tributes highlighted his dedication to his teams and putting players first.
Battlefield 6's next season will speed up battle pass progression, and make it so Redsec players who don't own the game can actually make progress
Battlefield 6's upcoming Season 2 will introduce significant changes to player progression, including faster Battle Pass advancement and improved XP earn rates for both the full game and the free-to-play Redsec mode. The update also addresses weapon recoil, movement mechanics, and audio issues, with a new map and LTMs planned.
Remedy appoints former EA VP Jean-Charles Gaudechon as new CEO
Remedy Entertainment has appointed former Electronic Arts executive Jean-Charles Gaudechon as its new CEO, effective March 1. Gaudechon, who has over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, will succeed interim CEO Markus Mäki. He aims to strengthen Remedy's independence and drive profitable growth through self-publishing.
Meet Delphi Interactive, the publisher/developer behind the new FIFA game
Delphi Interactive, a new LA-based firm founded in 2020, aims to disrupt the traditional game publishing model by focusing on licensing and financing games based on iconic intellectual properties. The company is working on a new FIFA game for Netflix set to release in 2026 and was involved in IO Interactive's James Bond project. Delphi Interactive, led by CEO Casper Daugaard, plans to build AAA games outside the legacy system with a lean core team and co-development partners.
Battlefield 6’s first big map in months is coming to Labs soon, but I'm more excited about BF4's Golmud Railway making its way to BF6
Battlefield Studios is bringing back Battlefield Labs to preview upcoming Season 2 content for Battlefield 6, including the new Contaminated map and the AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. The developer also confirmed that the popular Golmud Railway map from Battlefield 4 is in development for Battlefield 6 and will be the largest map in the game. Additionally, testing for a Solo mode in the Redsec battle royale mode is ongoing.
Best Cozy Games To Cuddle Up With In 2026
This guide highlights the best cozy games available in 2026, focusing on titles that offer comfort and escapism through farming, creativity, and social simulation. The list includes popular games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley, alongside indie gems such as Thrifty Business and Tiny Bookshop, catering to various preferences within the cozy genre.
Tomorrow's Battlefield 6 patch somehow makes jets more useless, improves armor bar visibility in Redsec
Battlefield 6's upcoming patch, version 1.1.3.5, will extend the current season and introduce several gameplay adjustments. Key changes include improvements to melee combat responsiveness, a nerf to jet cannons making them 40% less effective against air vehicles, and enhanced armor bar visibility in modes like Redsec.
After 15 years, The Sims' best spin-off finally gets its due follow-up in The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy
The Sims 4 is releasing a new expansion pack, "Royalty & Legacy," on February 12th for $40. This expansion introduces a new world called Ondarion, featuring new systems like Dynasty and Nobility, new lot types, and a 10-level Swordsmanship skill. The pack draws inspiration from medieval fantasy and Arthurian legends, and includes content developed with guidance from individuals with ties to West African culture.
Battlefield 6 Season 2 delayed like many of us expected, but we're getting a new update and a bonus battle pass path
Battlefield Studios has delayed the launch of Season 2 for Battlefield 6 by nearly a month to February 17, 2026, to further refine content and incorporate player feedback. The current Season 1 will be extended to the same date. An update arriving January 20, 2026, will introduce new weekly challenges, a bonus battle pass path called Frostfire, and continue daily login rewards and double XP events.
The Sims 4 gets a bunch of free items inspired by Coach that you can use right now
The Sims 4 has received a free update introducing a collaboration with the luxury fashion brand Coach. This update adds nine new items, including clothing, accessories, and decorative objects, available for all players. The article also briefly touches on future Sims projects and concerns regarding EA's potential ownership change.
The Sims developer vows "our values are unchanged," as it teases multiple projects from post-Saudi-owned EA
The Sims developer Maxis has issued a statement assuring players that its core values of inclusivity and creativity remain unchanged following Electronic Arts' acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium. The studio is working on multiple new Sims experiences for PC, console, and mobile, including continued content for The Sims 4 and the new Project Rene.
Legendary game creator Vince Zampella has passed away
Vince Zampella, a legendary figure in the video game industry known for co-creating the Call of Duty series and founding Respawn Entertainment, has died at the age of 55. Zampella was instrumental in the development of major franchises including Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi series. His death, resulting from a car crash, has sent shockwaves through the industry, with many mourning his significant contributions to game development.
It’s official: Battlefield 6 is 2025's best-selling game, but Black Ops 7 still managed to be November’s top-seller
Battlefield 6 has officially become the best-selling game of 2025, a title previously dominated by the Call of Duty series. While Black Ops 7 topped sales in November, Battlefield 6 secured the year-to-date lead. The report also highlights a significant decline in video game hardware sales across all major platforms in November.
Battlefield 6's latest update dubbed the game's simultaneously best and worst patch as it runs into all kinds of issues
The latest update for Battlefield 6, version 1.1.3.0, has been met with mixed reactions due to significant technical issues despite praised gameplay additions. Players are experiencing severe stuttering, unselectable menus, and issues with the battle pass tier skipping, with developers investigating fixes.
Tomorrow’s Battlefield 6 patch is the first step towards improving footstep audio, and it might actually fix the settings reset bug
Battlefield 6 is receiving update 1.1.3.0, which includes significant improvements to footstep audio and bug fixes, including a persistent settings reset issue. The patch also introduces holiday-themed content and enhancements to hit registration and soldier visibility.
Battlefield Labs is coming back for a short session to test out next week's Battlefield 6 update, and you can expect more tests in the future, too
Battlefield Studios is reopening Battlefield Labs for limited testing sessions of an upcoming Battlefield 6 update. These tests, focusing on footstep audio, hit registration, and netcode improvements, will take place on PC via Steam and the EA app. The developer plans to use Battlefield Labs more frequently in the future for testing various game changes.
Battlefield 6 may have actually done it: beaten Call of Duty
Battlefield 6 has achieved unprecedented sales success for the franchise, becoming the best-selling game of 2025 year-to-date and surpassing the lifetime sales of Battlefield 1 in its launch month of October. The game also set a new record for the highest single-month dollar sales across all platforms in the last three years. It is now positioned to potentially outsell Call of Duty titles for the year, a feat that has eluded the Battlefield series for over a decade.
