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Electronic Arts business and news from across the web.- How to play College Football 27 for free with EA Play trialCollege Football 27 can be played for free through an EA Play trial. This allows players to experience the game before purchasing it.
EA SPORTS College Football 27 Kicks Off – Early Access Begins As The New Season StartsEA SPORTS College Football 27 has begun its staggered release, with Deluxe Edition owners and specific membership subscribers gaining early access on July 6th and July 2nd respectively, ahead of the Standard Edition's July 9th launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game expands on last year's title with enhanced Dynasty management, an improved Road to Glory mode, and Mascot Mashup.
This Week In Games Was Bad, But Next Week May Be WorseThe gaming industry experienced a particularly bleak week with multiple significant layoffs, studio closures, and price increases. Microsoft's Xbox division saw widespread job cuts, while Sony announced plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028. These events, coupled with delays and the ongoing impact of AI discussions, paint a grim picture for the industry's immediate future.
33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as…Empire Interactive has announced its acquisition of the 3DO trademark and selected intellectual property rights, sparking a potential revival of the 1990s console. However, the legitimacy of this claim is being contested by Throwback Entertainment, which asserts ownership of the assets, and former Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst has expressed skepticism about the revival's validity due to the complex web of rights and trademarks involved.- Game GuidanceThis guide provides tips and tricks for playing casual Battle Royale matches. Electronic Arts is mentioned as the publisher.
Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will endThe article discusses the ongoing financial struggles and mass layoffs within the game industry, attributing them to a combination of economic factors, executive mismanagement, and alleged abuses of power. The author, Bryant Francis, shares personal coping mechanisms for dealing with the constant stream of bad news and emphasizes the need for the industry to learn from past mistakes.
Rockstar Games staff push for union recognition ahead of GTA VI launchEmployees at Rockstar Games are seeking official union recognition through the IWGB Game Workers Union ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI launch. This effort follows alleged dismissals of union members in October 2025, which the union is challenging as union-busting. Union recognition would provide formal collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for employees.
Dragon Age: Origins is 'Unsupported' on Steam Deck, but it runs incredibly and it's currently only $3Despite being officially 'Unsupported' on the Steam Deck, Dragon Age: Origins runs exceptionally well on the handheld PC. The article details how to overcome initial launcher issues, adjust graphics settings for native resolution, and utilize community-created gamepad layouts to achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience. The author concludes that the game is perfectly playable and enjoyable on the Steam Deck, requiring less tinkering than some 'Playable' rated titles.
Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"Cyberpunk 2077 associate game director Paweł Sasko expressed concern over the state of the video game industry, stating it feels like it's "imploding" due to frequent layoffs and project cancellations. This sentiment comes as Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2, experienced significant layoffs, with other studios like Xbox Game Studios and Electronic Arts also reportedly cutting staff. CD Projekt Red, which itself had layoffs in 2023, is actively hiring for projects including The Witcher 4 and a new IP.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 29 to July 3Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 29 and July 3. Titles include RV There Yet?, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, EA SPORTS College Football 27, and many more indie and AA releases.
Battlefield 6 is altering its long-range gunplay to feel more like Battlefield 4Battlefield Studios is overhauling the gunplay in Battlefield 6 to feel more like Battlefield 4, with changes set to arrive on June 30th. The update focuses on making recoil more predictable and adjusting muzzle velocity to discourage full-auto fire at range. Damage multipliers are also being tweaked to differentiate between body zones, aiming to slightly reduce the average time-to-kill while maintaining close-quarters effectiveness.
Battlefield 6 Dives Into Its Gunplay in First Chapter of New Video SeriesElectronic Arts is releasing a new video series detailing gameplay updates for Battlefield 6, focusing on gunplay refinements. The updates include a more realistic recoil system, adjustments to weapon feel, and changes to time-to-kill based on hitting different body parts. These changes aim to enhance the immersive combat experience and will undergo testing before full implementation.
EA Sports UFC 6 Guide – New Submission SystemThis guide for EA Sports UFC 6 details the new submission system, focusing on gameplay mechanics like stamina depletion, grapple advantage, and transition denial. It provides tips for beginners on how to master these elements to improve their chances of winning matches, especially in online play.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Interview – New Content, Gameplay Changes, Platform Improvements, And MoreCodemasters and Electronic Arts discuss the decision to release a 2026 Season Pack for F1 25 instead of a traditional F1 26 title, focusing on the evolving Formula 1 landscape and new regulations. The pack introduces significant gameplay changes, including active aerodynamics and a revised Overtake Mode, alongside new teams like Audi and Cadillac, and the Madrid street circuit. The developers also detail platform-specific improvements for PlayStation 5 and PC.
1 month after launch, my favorite indie Sims 4 competitor has sold 1 million copies – and only 170 "naked…Paralives, an indie life simulation game, has sold over one million copies one month after its launch. The developer, Paralives Studio, shared that the game has an average of 80,000 daily players and has received significant player feedback and mod submissions. The studio also highlighted amusing statistics, including a bug that caused a nude character named Charlie to appear in player households.
EA hit with third round of layoffs this yearElectronic Arts has conducted its third round of layoffs this year, impacting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams. This follows previous staff reductions affecting developers on "Skate" and "Battlefield 6," and comes after EA's acquisition by an investor consortium last September. The company has also shed staff and studios over multiple years, including layoffs at "Apex Legends," Codemasters, BioWare, and the closure of Cliffhanger Games.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s $80 Price Won’t Change Current $70 Baseline for AAA Games, Say AnalystsIndustry analysts suggest that Grand Theft Auto 6's $80 price point will not immediately shift the AAA game baseline but may lead to more pricing variance. While some marquee titles might adopt higher prices, many games will likely stick to the $70 baseline due to consumer sensitivity and the need to 'earn' higher prices through established franchise value. Companies like Nintendo and Rockstar Games have unique pricing power due to their strong brand recognition and perceived value.
Tim Sweeney says only hope for new games is to 'connect to economies of other games'Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes that connecting virtual economies between different games is the only way for new titles to succeed against established giants like Fortnite and Roblox. He suggests that enabling players to transfer in-game items and investments across games, even those from different companies, will reinvigorate the market and drive player engagement towards in-game purchases over buying full games.- MMO Business Roundup: EA’s latest layoffs, Overwatch’s pricy cosmetics, and GAAS nuanceThis business roundup covers recent events in the MMO industry, including layoffs at Electronic Arts affecting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams. Former Path of Exile developer Chris Wilson shared nuanced views on live service games, acknowledging drawbacks like problematic monetization and player demands. Additionally, Overwatch's high-priced Nyan Cafe cosmetic skins have drawn community backlash.
Evening Reading - June 23, 2026This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming industry happenings, including Tencent's reported exits from Japanese studios, EA layoffs, and new game announcements like Montabi and Tanuki: Pon's Summer. It also touches on the upcoming EVO 2026 fighting game tournament and reflections on Sonic's 35th birthday and the legacy of 3D graphics in gaming.