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Fortnite Dev Lays Off Staff, Shutting Down Games
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced significant layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees, citing a decline in Fortnite's player engagement and overall industry challenges. This restructuring includes shutting down several games like Rocket Racing and Festival Battle Stage, while raising the price of in-game currency V-Bucks to improve revenue. Sweeney emphasized these cuts are for sustainability and unrelated to AI development.
Capcom Draws Hard Line on AI: No Generated Art, Yes to Dev Tools
Capcom has announced a strict policy against using AI-generated assets in its games, while still embracing AI technology for development efficiency. This decision aims to preserve the company's distinct artistic vision and human creativity. The policy takes effect immediately and may influence industry standards as other major publishers face similar pressures regarding AI adoption.
PS4 Police Game Battlefield Hardline to Be Delisted from PS Store in May
Electronic Arts announced that Battlefield Hardline will be removed from digital storefronts, including the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store, on May 22nd. Online services for the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will cease on June 22nd, though the single-player campaign will remain playable for owners.
Battlefield Hardline’s Console Run is Ending on May 22nd, PC Version Safe For Now
Electronic Arts will delist Battlefield Hardline from digital storefronts for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 22, 2026. Online functionality for the game will cease on June 22, 2026, though the PC version remains unaffected. The article notes the game's unique take on law enforcement versus cartels and briefly mentions ongoing developments in Battlefield 6.
Savvy Games acquires Mobile Legends developer Moonton for $6 billion
Savvy Games has acquired Mobile Legends developer Moonton from ByteDance for $6 billion, aiming to expand its mobile gaming division and esports presence. Separately, Roblox announced plans to charge creators for brand integrations starting in 2027, framing it as an evolution of user, creator, and brand responsibility rather than a revenue-driven move.
Popular PS4 Shooter Shutting Down This Summer, Delisted on PS Store Soon
Electronic Arts announced that the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Battlefield Hardline will be delisted from digital storefronts on May 22, 2026, with online services shutting down on June 22, 2026. While the single-player component will remain playable, PC players will not be affected by the online service shutdown.
EA is nuking Battlefield Hardline on consoles
Electronic Arts will delist the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Battlefield Hardline from digital storefronts on May 22 and shut down their online services on June 22. The PC version remains unaffected. EA cited declining player bases as a typical reason for ending online support for older games.
Apex Legends Aftershock Event Beginning March 31
Respawn Entertainment and EA are launching the Apex Legends Aftershock Event on March 31, running until April 21. The event introduces the Vortex Shield, a new weapon mechanic, and new cosmetic items for several Legends. Apex Legends is available as a free-to-play title on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
One Of The Most Controversial Battlefield Games Is Shutting Down On Consoles Soon
Electronic Arts will shut down online services for Battlefield Hardline on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 22, 2024. The game will be delisted from digital storefronts on May 22, though its single-player campaign will remain playable offline. This decision comes as EA retires online support for older titles when player counts dwindle, though the PC version will not be affected.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time
This article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
EA Drowns Out Sims 4 Complaints With Chill Beats to Ignore Feedback To
Electronic Arts has partnered with Lofi Girl for a lo-fi remix album of The Sims 4 soundtrack, available on YouTube and Spotify. Despite the collaboration, players expressed significant dissatisfaction online, criticizing EA for neglecting player feedback and introducing controversial paid mods.
Overwatch 2 Players Launch Boycott Against Repetitive Character Skins
Overwatch 2 players are organizing a boycott against Blizzard Entertainment due to perceived favoritism in character cosmetic skins, primarily for Kiriko and Mercy. The community is urging players to "speak with their wallets" by not purchasing skins for these popular heroes, aiming to influence Blizzard's monetization strategy for live service games. This movement highlights player dissatisfaction with the distribution of in-game cosmetics and seeks a more equitable approach across all characters.
PS Plus Members Have Early Access to Select PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Spring Sale
PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting early access to select deals in the upcoming PlayStation Store Spring Sale, which officially begins on March 25th. The sale includes discounts on various PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles such as Assassin's Creed Shadows, Dead Space, and Elden Ring Nightreign.
US: PlayStation 5 was best-selling console for February for second month and Resident Evil Requiem best-selling game
The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the United States for February, marking its second consecutive month in the top spot. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game during the same period. The Nintendo Switch was the second best-selling console, though Nintendo does not provide digital sales data.
Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month
In February 2026, the PlayStation 5 outsold the Nintendo Switch for the second consecutive month in the USA, despite a year-over-year decline in PlayStation sales. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game of the year so far, with its launch week sales significantly exceeding Resident Evil Village. Overall industry spending saw a slight increase year-over-year, partly due to the Switch's performance.
The Sims 4's Maker Marketplace Is An Insult To Both Players And Modders
Electronic Arts and Maxis have faced backlash for introducing The Sims 4 Marketplace, a system for paid mods and microtransactions. Players are frustrated by additional monetization in a game already laden with DLC, and creators receive only 30% of sales, with EA taking 70%. The article criticizes this model as predatory and an insult to both players and modders, especially given the long-standing player request for a color wheel customization feature that EA claims is technically impossible.
ByteDance is selling its Moonton game unit to Savvy Games for a cool $6 billion
ByteDance has agreed to sell its mobile game developer Moonton, known for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Savvy Games Group for $6 billion. This move is part of ByteDance's strategic shift away from gaming towards AI, while Savvy Games Group, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, continues its expansion in the gaming sector.
One Of The Top 10 Biggest Gaming Buyouts In History Just Happened
Savvy Games Group has confirmed its acquisition of Moonton Technology, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, for over $6 billion USD. This deal marks the sixth-largest buyout in video game history, with ByteDance making a $2 billion profit from its 2021 purchase. Savvy Games Group has been active in acquisitions, previously buying Scopely and Niantic's gaming division.
Ultima's Robert Garriott was worried about there being too many PC games on the market… 37 years ago
In 1989, Robert Garriott of Origin Systems expressed concern about market saturation in PC gaming, noting consumer confusion and the need for higher quality products. He emphasized developing games with depth and graphics that couldn't be replicated on consoles, a sentiment still relevant today.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Respawn Entertainment, PlayStation Studios, and Electronic Arts are among the first announced speakers for Develop-Brighton 2026. Additionally, Sea of Thieves has launched its Season 19 "Birthday Bonanza" event.