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Mobile revenue remained flat across 2025, but PC gaming "sees another record year" | Sensor Tower State of Gaming 2026
Sensor Tower's State of Gaming 2026 report indicates flat revenue for mobile games in 2025, while PC and console gaming experienced double-digit growth, with PC achieving a record year driven by Steam sales. Shooters saw strong performance, with Battlefield 6 topping PC/console sales, and strategy games led mobile revenue growth. The report highlights a shift towards player retention and monetization in the mature mobile market.
"It needed a little bit of a rework" - Battlefield 6 producer speaks on shooter's unloved in-game unlocks
Battlefield 6 producer Alexia Christofi discussed the game's meta-progression system, which underwent a rework due to player feedback shortly after launch. The team adjusted unlock requirements to be less daunting and more rewarding, influencing subsequent game updates and the battle royale mode, RedSec.
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.
Even though many developers are being laid off, consumer spending in gaming was actually up in January 2026, new report reveals
Despite widespread layoffs in the industry, US consumer spending on video games in January 2026 increased by 3% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware sales saw a 16% increase, boosted by the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, even as sales for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the original Nintendo Switch declined.
US video game spending rose 3% in January, driven by $596m from subscription services | US Monthly Charts
US video game spending increased by 3% to $4.3 billion in January 2026, primarily driven by a 23% rise in non-mobile subscription services. Hardware revenue saw a 16% increase, though console sales declined year-on-year, with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S experiencing notable drops. Top-selling games included Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and NBA 2K26, while Final Fantasy 7: Remake saw a significant surge in sales following its multi-platform release.
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This article lists daily video game deals available on February 21, 2026, featuring discounts on a wide variety of titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Featured games include Cronos, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Monster Hunter Wilds, among many others.
Call of Duty Tops US Gaming Sales Chart for January 2026
Circana's January 2026 US sales data shows Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topping the all-format chart, driven by strong physical and digital sales. Sports titles NBA 2K26 and Madden NFL 26 followed, with Minecraft and Battlefield 6 rounding out the top five. Subscription services and hardware contributed to a modest 3% year-over-year increase in the gaming industry.
All About the Games: Play Over 4,500 Titles With GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is celebrating its anniversary by highlighting its extensive library of over 4,500 supported titles, including 12 new additions this week. The service integrates with popular PC game stores like Steam and Epic Games Store, offering instant access to games without downloads. New content includes seasons for Battlefield 6 and the stealth game Styx: Blades of Greed, alongside several other new releases.
Battlefield 6 sets out to rally flagging player numbers with a big dose of hallucinatory gas
Battlefield 6's Season 2 update introduces a new map called Contaminated, new modes for its battle royale component, and a limited-time mode called VL-7 Strike where players must wear gas masks to avoid hallucinatory gas clouds. The update aims to revitalize player numbers for the EA shooter, which have declined since its release. The article also humorously suggests other potential gas effects.
Watch the Battlefield 6 Season 2 gameplay reveal here
EA and Battlefield Studios are revealing Season 2 for Battlefield 6 today, featuring a gameplay reveal stream at 8am PT. The new season, launching February 17, introduces a new map called Contaminated, new weapons, gadgets, and the return of the AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. This season continues the conflict between NATO and Pax Armata, with psychoactive smoke playing a role in gameplay.
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.
9 Best Games to Play With Friends Right Now: From Chaos to Cozy
This article lists nine games ideal for playing with friends, ranging from cooperative adventures like Split Fiction and PEAK to competitive experiences such as The Duskbloods and Battlefield 6. It highlights games that foster camaraderie, offer low barriers to entry, and utilize unique mechanics like voice commands in YAPYAP or shared world elements in Split Fiction.
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.
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.
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.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and G-SYNC Pulsar Supercharge Gameplay With Enhanced Performance and Visuals
NVIDIA announced DLSS 4.5 at CES, introducing Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a second-generation transformer model for enhanced performance and visuals in over 250 games. The company also debuted RTX Remix Logic for modding classic games with dynamic graphics effects and showcased NVIDIA ACE technology for AI-powered NPCs in titles like Total War: PHARAOH and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. New G-SYNC Pulsar monitors offering superior motion clarity and adaptive technology are also now available.
GeForce NOW Rings In 2026 With 14 New Games in January
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 14 new titles in January 2026, with five available immediately. The service highlights its 2025 upgrades, including RTX 5080-powered cloud instances with DLSS 4 and 5K 120fps streaming, and enhanced Steam Deck support.
Make Spirits Bright With Holiday Hits on GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 13 new games, including titles like Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6, and Hogwarts Legacy, making them accessible across various devices. The service highlights its ability to stream graphically demanding games with high frame rates and faster load times, especially for Ultimate members utilizing NVIDIA Blackwell RTX power.
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.
