Battlefield V
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There's a surprising amount of major games you can't play on Valve's Steam Machine - here are eight of the biggest, and whyValve's Steam Machine, despite its potential, faces significant limitations due to its SteamOS (a Linux variant) not supporting many popular games. This is primarily caused by anti-cheat software, which is incompatible with Linux, rendering titles like Destiny 2, Fortnite, Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, GTA Online, EA Sports FC 24, and modern Call of Duty games unplayable. While installing Windows is an option, it defeats the purpose of the console-like device.
Study Measures Heart Rate Across 16 Games to Find the Most Stressful — Dark Souls Almost Wins, but Mario KartA study by BonusFinder US monitored the heart rates of 14 gamers across 16 titles to determine which games induce the most physiological stress. Mario Kart ranked highest for average heart rate increase over a 30-minute session, while Dark Souls III produced the most extreme peak heart rate spike during a boss fight. Conversely, games like Animal Crossing and The Sims were found to lower heart rates below resting levels.
Meow-X Gaming PC Review: Performance Meets PersonalityThe Meow-X Gaming PC offers a unique blend of personality and performance, featuring a custom Bobi cat-inspired design and upper-mid-range hardware. It excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming, providing stable frame rates and effective cooling, though its 8GB VRAM limits true 4K Ultra performance. The integrated iGame Center app offers comprehensive system management and monitoring.
Battlefield 6’s 2026 roadmap reveals very large naval maps, and persistant servers are comingEA has revealed the 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6, detailing upcoming content for Seasons 3 through 5. The updates will introduce large-scale naval maps, persistent servers, a server browser, ranked play, and map remakes of classic locations like Golmud Railway and Wake Island. The developers are also focusing on improving map design based on player feedback.
Battlefield 6 Unveils A Glimpse Into 2026 RoadmapElectronic Arts and Battlefield Studio have revealed the 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6, detailing upcoming seasons and content. Players can expect returning maps from previous titles, quality-of-life improvements, and the introduction of naval warfare in Season 4. Ranked Play will also be implemented starting in Season 3.
Battlefield 6 Will Bring Back Wake Island For The (Checks Notes) 11th TimeBattlefield 6 is bringing back the iconic Wake Island map for its 11th iteration as part of Season 4 in July, developer Battlefield Studios announced. This version will feature improvements to long-distance engagements, additional cover, and destructible environments, alongside new wave-tech affecting naval combat. Season 3 will introduce remakes of Golmud Railway and Grand Bazaar, with Season 5 planned to feature three new maps.
"I wanted you to feel bad": former Battlefield audio designer recalls punching himself to record more realistic gunshot screamsFormer DICE audio director Bence Pajor discussed his methods for creating realistic gunshot sound effects for the Battlefield series, including punching himself to record authentic screams of pain. While aiming for immersion, some colleagues found the sounds too disturbing. Pajor, who previously served as a military sniper, has since moved on to work on Arc Raiders, focusing on robot combat sounds.- Playing With History launches soon – Here’s how to get a copyPlaying With History, a book based on a popular feature series exploring historical video games, is launching soon. The book, featuring over 200 pages of new content and interviews, will be available physically and digitally. Late pledges are open on Kickstarter until a few days before shipping begins in late May 2026.