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EA are making another round of layoffs as they seek "to better meet fans’ changing needs", according to reports
Electronic Arts is reportedly conducting another round of layoffs across various departments, including recruitment, IT, and customer support, to "better meet fans’ changing needs." The exact number of affected employees is currently unknown, but the cuts include remote roles in the USA and staff in Hyderabad, India. This follows previous layoffs affecting the Skate developers Full Circle and the Battlefield 6 team earlier this year.
Battlefield 6 Dev on the State of the Game, Addressing Fan Feedback, and Much More
The development team for Battlefield 6 is actively incorporating player feedback to enhance the game experience. They are focused on addressing community concerns and delivering the best possible version of the game.
The videogame market is as big as ever, with PC leading growth—global games revenue surpassed the $200 billion…
The global games market surpassed $200 billion in 2025, driven primarily by PC revenue growth. While console and mobile markets also saw increases, PC's diverse game offerings and microtransaction success led the surge. Despite industry consolidation and layoffs, overall market revenue continues to climb.
Battlefield 6 Introduces A Familiar Call of Duty: Ghosts Mechanic to Cap Off Season 3
Battlefield 6's Season 3 update introduces the High-Value Target system, similar to Call of Duty: Ghosts' Field Orders. This new mechanic, called Contracts, allows players to pick up mid-mission objectives from fallen enemies for undisclosed rewards. The update also includes various gunplay and vehicle adjustments, alongside a new menu for tracking event objectives.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Battlefield 6's next update is bringing back a classic mechanic… from Call of Duty: Ghosts
Battlefield 6's upcoming update, arriving June 30th, will introduce a new 'Contract' system in its 'Wet Work' event, which bears a strong resemblance to the 'Field Order' mechanic from Call of Duty: Ghosts. Players will pick up contracts dropped by eliminated enemies to complete mid-match objectives for rewards. The update also includes changes to gunplay, vehicle balance, and a new event menu.
Newzoo: Global games market made over $200bn in 2025
The global games market generated over $200 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 9.1% year-on-year increase. Mobile gaming accounted for 56% of this revenue, while PC and console gaming each took 22%. China and the United States were the largest markets, contributing over half of the global spending.
Sync and Stream: GeForce NOW Connects to Members’ Game Libraries Across Devices
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is expanding its library with new titles from various PC game stores, allowing players to stream games they already own across multiple devices. The service is also offering discounted annual memberships for its Performance and Ultimate tiers this summer. New games like Embers of the Uncrowned and Pro Cycling Manager 26 are being added, with some available through services like Xbox Game Pass.
EA announces advertising platform to launch ads 'directly into gameplay'
Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform designed to integrate advertisements directly into gameplay. The system aims to connect brands with engaged audiences through various ad formats, including in-game signage and custom content, with initial partners like Visa, Lowe's, and Red Bull. While sports titles are a primary focus, other games like The Sims 4 are also being pitched as advertising opportunities.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top Spot
The latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top five
EA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
EA launches new advertising platform enabling brands to "integrate directly into gameplay"
Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform designed to integrate brands directly into gameplay experiences. The company claims these placements will enhance, not disrupt, the player experience, offering native ad units in sports titles and branded gameplay content like challenges and objectives. EA views advertising as a significant growth driver.
AMD just proved what everyone already knew about Apple Macbook Neo
AMD has demonstrated that the Apple MacBook Neo is largely unsuitable for PC gaming, with only five out of twenty tested popular PC games running natively. In contrast, a budget Windows laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 220 processor could run all twenty games. This comparison was highlighted in an AMD promotion emphasizing the gaming capabilities of its Ryzen AI processors.
Fight Your Fight in UFC 6 With EA Play
EA Play members can now access a 10-hour early access trial for EA Sports UFC 6, with progress carrying over to the full game. Subscribers also receive a 10% discount on EA digital purchases and various in-game rewards for titles like Apex Legends, EA Sports FC 26, Madden NFL 26, NHL 26, and Battlefield 6.
Battlefield 6 has been on a roll recently, until the latest update, which has some great ideas but also more bugs and issues than ever before
The latest update for Battlefield 6, released on June 9th, has introduced numerous bugs and issues despite containing some well-received new content like the Cairo Bazaar map. Players are reporting problems with the deployment screen, user interface, weapon unlock criteria, game crashes, and specific game modes like Strikepoint, which has been disabled. Battlefield Studios has acknowledged many of these issues and is working on fixes.
Battlefield 6 leaks reveal Tsuru Reef gameplay, new VSS sniper as Bilibili leaks continue
Recent leaks from Bilibili reveal gameplay details for Battlefield 6, including the new Tsuru Reef map and the VSS sniper rifle. The leaks showcase naval gameplay, wave physics, and various weapon attachments, suggesting a focus on combined arms combat and aggressive playstyles.
ShackStream: Exploring the Obliteration mode in Battlefield 6
The article previews the new Obliteration game mode in Battlefield 6, highlighting its objective-based gameplay where teams must destroy enemy M-COMs using bombs. It notes similarities to Destiny 2's Rift mode and will feature a live stream showcasing the mode on the Cairo Bazar map. The stream will be available on Shacknews' Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as X and Facebook.
How To Unlock All New Guns And Gear In Battlefield 6 Season 3: Blastpoint
This guide details how to unlock new weapons and gear in Battlefield 6's Season 3: Blastpoint update. Players can earn the PP-19 submachine gun, Handheld Jammer gadget, #00 Buckshot attachment, and Cryogenic Barrel attachment through battle pass tiers and challenges.
Why the $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts isn't your usual leveraged buyout
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is acquiring Electronic Arts for $55 billion in a record-breaking leveraged buyout. The deal, financed with over $20 billion in debt, raises concerns about future investment in EA's games and its ability to service the debt. Experts suggest the acquisition is a strategic move by Saudi Arabia to gain soft power and bolster its esports initiatives, rather than a typical financial play.
ShackStream: Urban warfare in Battlefield 6's new Cairo Bazaar map
Battlefield 6's mid-season update introduces the new Cairo Bazaar map, featuring urban warfare environments. The map will be showcased by streamers Dusty, Chalk, Rumpo, and Asif.