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Beloved PS3 Shooter Shutting Down, Last Chance to Get Trophies
Electronic Arts will shut down online services for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on PlayStation 3 on April 28, 2026, due to the console's inability to support newer updates. The game will remain playable on PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC. This marks the final opportunity for PS3 players to unlock remaining trophies.
Storslam för Arc Raiders på Swedish Game Awards
Arc Raiders was the big winner at the Swedish Game Awards, taking home Game of the Year and three other major awards including Best Audio, Best Game Design, and Best Technology. Europa Universalis V won the public vote for Players' Game of the Year, while Battlefield 6 and other popular titles left empty-handed.
Xbox Game Pass in 2026: every tier, price, and change explained
Microsoft significantly restructured Xbox Game Pass on October 1, 2025, introducing new tiers, bundling additional services, and increasing prices, with Ultimate jumping 50% to $29.99 per month. The service now offers Essential ($9.99), Premium ($14.99), PC Game Pass ($16.49), and Ultimate ($29.99), with day-one access to first-party titles like Call of Duty restricted to Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The changes reposition Game Pass as a premium entertainment bundle, omitting a family plan and annual subscription options.
It's taken 2 decades to appear, but this fan-made spiritual successor to Command & Conquer: Renegade has finally hit 1.0: '12 years of beta testing has led us to this'
Renegade X, a fan-made spiritual successor to Command & Conquer: Renegade, has officially launched its 1.0 version after 12 years of beta testing. Developed by Totem Arts using Unreal Engine 3, the game features large-scale, team-based multiplayer combat with vehicles and superweapons across over 30 maps. The studio is also working on Firestorm, a reimagining of Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun.
Console gaming is growing much quicker than mobile as EA named top publisher
A new industry report indicates that console gaming is experiencing significantly faster growth than mobile gaming, with PC and console revenue rising by 13% compared to a 1% increase for mobile. Electronic Arts was named the top publisher for console and PC in 2025, despite Microsoft spending the most on advertising. The report highlights that high advertising spend does not guarantee success, as evidenced by Microsoft's underperforming releases despite significant marketing investment.
Skate Developer Full Circle Hit by Layoffs
Skate developer Full Circle has undergone layoffs as part of a studio transformation aimed at supporting the game's long-term future. Parent company Electronic Arts announced the changes, which impact "some roles." Player retention for Skate has significantly decreased since its launch, with recent player counts on Steam being a fraction of its peak.
Skate developer Full Circle confirms layoffs, claims commitment to the game's future "remains strong"
Skate developer Full Circle, a studio under Electronic Arts, has announced layoffs as part of a studio restructuring aimed at supporting the game's long-term future. The company stated that the affected employees are talented colleagues and friends, and that their commitment to Skate remains strong. The exact number of layoffs was not disclosed.
Skate developers Full Circle lay off an unspecified number of staff, claim this'll somehow help them "better support" the game
Full Circle, the studio behind Electronic Arts' early access skateboarding game Skate, has announced a studio restructuring that involves laying off an unspecified number of staff. The company claims these changes are intended to better support the long-term future of Skate and focus the team on key features. The studio also detailed changes to its roadmap communication, prioritizing social features like Meetups and Turn-Based Competitive Modes.
EA makes layoffs at Skate developer Full Circle
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs at Full Circle, the studio developing the skateboarding game Skate. The company stated that these changes are necessary to better support the free-to-play title, despite its strong initial player engagement. The exact number of impacted employees has not been disclosed.
Skate developer Full Circle impacted by layoffs
Skate developer Full Circle, a studio under Electronic Arts, has undergone layoffs as part of a team restructuring aimed at supporting the game's long-term future. The exact number of affected employees is unknown, but the studio stated that the decision was not a reflection of their impact. This follows previous job cuts at EA in April 2025 and at Respawn Entertainment.
The Sims 4 developer hasn't forgotten about its quality of life commitment, and is back with an update on what to expect in 2026
Maxis provided an update on its commitment to improving quality of life in The Sims 4, detailing plans for 2026. The roadmap includes enhancements to Sim autonomy, infant-caregiver interactions, dining experiences, and family tree systems, with a patch featuring around 55 fixes due in March.
Battlefield 6's meta progression needed 'a little bit of a rework,' says producer
Battlefield 6 producer Alexia Christofi acknowledged that the game's meta progression system required significant rework due to player frustration with repetitive challenges. Electronic Arts is adjusting its approach to challenges and the Battle Pass for future seasons, aiming for a more engaging player experience across its distributed development studios.
Nexon appoints Patrick Söderlund as new executive chairman to "accelerate global strategy, transform creative direction, and lead the next phase"
Nexon has appointed Patrick Söderlund, currently CEO of Embark Studios, as its new executive chairman. In this role, Söderlund will focus on accelerating global strategy, transforming creative direction, and leading the company's next phase of growth, including portfolio strategy, M&A, and organizational development. He will remain CEO at Embark Studios while working closely with Nexon's President and CEO, Junghun Lee.
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Soderlund named executive chairman of Nexon
Nexon has appointed Patrick Soderlund, CEO and co-founder of Embark Studios, as its new executive chairman. Soderlund will collaborate with Nexon president and CEO Junghun Lee to shape the company's creative and strategic direction, while remaining CEO of Embark Studios. This appointment follows the success of Embark's game Arc Raiders, which Nexon published.
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.
