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Issues and Activism
Electronic Arts' headquarters in Redwood was reportedly 'raided' as a protest against a potential takeover by Saudi Arabia. Separately, Microsoft fired the head of its Israeli subsidiary and other managers due to allegations of surveillance on Palestinians.
Cosplayers plan to storm EA headquarters today to protest Saudi Arabia buyout
Cosplayers are planning to protest at Electronic Arts headquarters against a proposed $55 billion buyout by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The protest aims to deliver a 70,000-signature petition and raise concerns about potential staff layoffs, increased monetization, and studio closures.
After fining Google more money than exists on Earth, Russia demands so little from EA it feels like a weird joke
Russia has fined Electronic Arts, Take-Two Interactive, Battlestate Games, and NetEase approximately $27,000 each for failing to localize Russian gamers' data on domestic servers. This follows significantly larger fines levied against Google for blocking pro-Kremlin channels. While Roskomnadzor denies plans for further restrictions, the move aligns with Russia's pursuit of digital sovereignty.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Pokemon Pokopia in the top three
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 9, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top three. EA SPORTS FC 26 remains at the number one spot, with Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Mario Kart World rounding out the top five.
Battlefield 6 Season 3 details, roadmap, release date and time
Battlefield 6 Season 3 is set to launch on May 12, 2026, introducing new content including maps like Railway to Golmud and Cairo Bazaar, several new weapons, and game modes such as Obliteration and Ranked Battle Royale. The season will be rolled out in three stages, with additional updates focusing on gameplay balances, vehicle handling, and netcode improvements.
Industry veteran Arjan Brussee announces plans to build European-based games engine
Industry veteran Arjan Brussee, co-founder of Guerrilla Games, has announced plans to develop a new European-based game engine called the Immense Engine. Brussee aims to create an alternative to existing engines like Unreal and Unity, emphasizing European hosting and compliance with local regulations, and plans to integrate advanced AI features into the development process.
Guerrilla Games co-founder developing European game engine to rival Unreal and Unity
Guerrilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee is developing 'The Immensive Engine' as a European alternative to Unreal and Unity, emphasizing European hosting and compliance with local guidelines. The engine will integrate AI from the ground up, aiming to offer studios more choice and leverage AI for efficient development. Separately, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii discussed the potential of AI companions in games, envisioning them as friends to players and confirming Dragon Quest 12 is still in development.
"We tried something different": Looking back on SiN Episodes: Emergence, the Valve-backed shooter that tried and failed to kick off an age of episodic gaming
Ritual Entertainment's 2006 sci-fi shooter SiN Episodes: Emergence, backed by Valve, aimed to pioneer episodic gaming but ultimately failed to launch a new era due to financial and development challenges. Despite its ambition and innovative features like adaptive difficulty, the game's short runtime and the studio's financial struggles led to the cancellation of future episodes and the eventual sale of Ritual Entertainment. The article reflects on the game's legacy and the difficulties faced by developers attempting new distribution models in the mid-2000s.
Battlefield 6's next huge update is almost here - here's what's new
Electronic Arts has released update 1.3.1.0 for Battlefield 6, introducing Season 3: Warlords: Supremacy. This update includes a new map, 'Railway to Golmud,' Ranked Battle Royale Quads, new weapons, and a Battle Pass. The patch also brings numerous improvements to vehicles, gadgets, netcode, and gameplay across all platforms.
Battlefield 6 Season 3 Roadmap Revealed, Including Obliteration and Casual Battle Royale Modes
Electronic Arts has revealed the roadmap for Season 3 of Battlefield 6, detailing new content and game modes. The season begins May 12th with the Warlords: Supremacy update, introducing a new map and weapons, alongside Ranked Battle Royale. Subsequent updates on July 9th and June 30th will add Obliteration and Casual Battle Royale modes, respectively.
Issues and Activism
Cosplaying gamers planned to protest at Electronic Arts headquarters regarding Saudi Arabia's significant investment in the gaming industry. Separately, Slay the Spire 2 received review bombs after Anita Sarkeesian was noted in the credits, a situation attributed to Reddit.
Nordic Game Awards 2026: Final Nominations Revealed
The Nordic Game Awards 2026 have revealed their nominations, celebrating games from the Nordic region. The awards ceremony will take place on May 28th at Slagthuset in Malmö, hosted by actor Magnus Bruun. Nominees span categories such as Best Game, Best Art, and Best Technology, highlighting the region's development talent.
GamesStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51
This week's gaming news roundup covers GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay, Nintendo's confirmation of price hikes for the Nintendo Switch 2, and concerns raised by a union boss regarding the potential Saudi Arabian buyout of Electronic Arts, citing national security risks. The article also touches on internal leadership changes at Xbox, layoffs at 2K, and the rebranding of CCP Games.
Cosplaying Gamers Will Raid EA HQ To Protest Saudi Arabia's $55 Billion Buyout
Gamers are planning a cosplay protest at Electronic Arts' headquarters on May 11 to oppose Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's proposed $55 billion buyout. The Players Alliance HQ group aims to deliver over 70,000 petition signatures and raise awareness about potential negative consequences like layoffs and increased monetization due to the debt burden on EA.
WRC 2027 Announced, Developed by Newcomer Grit Games
Nacon has announced WRC 2027, a new rally racing game developed by its newly formed studio, Grit Games. The studio is led by veterans with extensive racing game experience, and Nacon aims to bring a fresh vision to the World Rally Championship license for the 2027-2032 cycle. Details are scarce, but the game's title suggests a release in late 2026 or 2027.
Like fleshy, diaper-wearing cars, infants in The Sims 4 have been "tuned up", making them faster to feed and change, and it's easier to clean up their poop
The Sims 4 is receiving a "Infant tuning" update on May 12, which aims to make caring for infants faster and more efficient. Changes include reduced diaper changing times, quicker feeding, and infants becoming hungry more slowly. The update also addresses a bug where children were wrongly removed from parents due to neglect and fixes a permanent scandal label issue.
Are you a real Sims series scholar? Put those decades of playing The Sims to the test with a quick round of trivia made…
This article presents a trivia quiz designed to test players' knowledge of The Sims series, from its early installments to The Sims 4. It covers various aspects of the game, including sim language, character interactions, in-game currency, and expansion pack details.
Battlefield 6 is the Series’ Best-Performing Game in a Fiscal Year Setting, Says EA
Electronic Arts announced that Battlefield 6 achieved record-breaking fiscal year performance, becoming the series' best-performing game in that period. Despite this financial success, the game has faced criticism for bugs, monetization, and post-launch issues, though upcoming updates like Season 3 aim to address player concerns.
2K’s “Non-Simulation” NFL Title “Didn’t Work Out Creatively” But The Doors Aren’t Fully Shut
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that 2K Games' non-simulation NFL title did not move forward creatively due to challenges with EA's exclusivity deal. While the project is currently shelved, Zelnick indicated that 2K would be open to revisiting it if the opportunity arises. The article also briefly mentions the ongoing Madden NFL series from EA.
EA closes FY26 with "record" performance thanks to Battlefield 6 and Apex Legends
Electronic Arts reported a record fiscal year performance, driven by the successful launch of Battlefield 6 and growth in its live services portfolio, including Apex Legends and EA Sports FC titles. Despite a year-on-year decrease in net income for the full year, the company saw significant growth in net income and revenue for the fourth quarter.
