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How to throw a LAN party in 2026
This guide offers advice on hosting a successful LAN party in 2026, drawing from a recent personal experience. It covers essential tips such as renting tables and chairs, planning a game list, and ensuring proper power and network setups. The author emphasizes the enhanced social experience of playing games together in person compared to online multiplayer.
Why Star Wars Zero Company Keeps Pulling You Back In
Star Wars Zero Company has surprisingly found an audience, achieving the franchise's second-biggest launch on Steam despite performance issues and Electronic Arts' current focus away from single-player narrative titles. Developed by Bit Reactor, a studio comprised of former Firaxis employees, the game succeeds by not directly cloning XCOM 2, but by leveraging its core gameplay loop and strong Star Wars universe integration to create an addictive experience.
How Star Wars Prequels and Battlefront II Influenced the Zero Company Soundtrack
Composer Gordy Haab discusses how his previous work on Star Wars Battlefront II influenced the creation of the darker, original soundtrack for Star Wars Zero Company. The article highlights the connection between the two games' musical scores.
Sony Interactive Entertainment to pay $7.85 million settlement regarding digital game prices
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive conduct related to digital game prices on PlayStation. The lawsuit claimed SIE's actions, including stopping third-party retailers from selling digital codes, led to consumers paying higher prices between April 2019 and December 2023. Sony denies any wrongdoing, and the court has not ruled on the merits of the claims.
'Darth Vader' advocated in person for more Flock surveillance camera tech at a San Diego city council meeting: 'This technology will help us find the rebel scum and their hidden base on Hoth'
A person dressed as Darth Vader appeared at a San Diego city council meeting to advocate for Flock's AI-assisted surveillance technology, specifically license plate readers. The advocate argued the technology is necessary for tracking 'rebel scum' and mentioned its use in parks and gyms, while critics raise concerns about privacy and potential misuse for tracking citizens.
Shack Chat: What is your favorite piece of physical video game media?
Shacknews staff members share their favorite pieces of physical video game media, ranging from classic console re-releases and collector's editions to rare cartridges and fightsticks. The discussion highlights the sentimental value and importance of physical media for game preservation and personal memories, especially in an era of increasing digital-only releases and subscription services.
"Never say never": Criterion aren't ruling out a return to Need For Speed, but Battlefield is their only focus for now
Criterion Games, known for the Burnout and Need For Speed series, is now exclusively focused on supporting the Battlefield franchise as part of Electronic Arts' new strategy. Studio representatives Danny Isaac and Amy Pejic stated that while their current focus is Battlefield, they are not ruling out future projects outside of the series, emphasizing that creative freedom can exist within the vast Battlefield platform. They also confirmed that the Burnout series is unlikely to return, but the future of Need For Speed remains open.
As Criterion rebrands on its 30th anniversary, are its beloved racing franchises like Burnout falling away in the rearview mirror?
Criterion is rebranding on its 30th anniversary, emphasizing its current role as a "Battlefield Studio" within Electronic Arts. While the studio's legacy includes beloved racing titles like Burnout Paradise, its primary focus is now on supporting the Battlefield franchise, including recent work on Battlefield 6. Despite industry challenges and past layoffs, Criterion aims to maintain its core values of "Dare, Deliver, and Delight," with discussions ongoing about the potential for future racing game development.
Latest EA sports game review bombed over single-player microtransactions
Players are review bombing EA Sports College Football 27 due to the inclusion of microtransactions in its single-player modes, a feature not present in preview builds. Despite significant backlash and internal developer frustration, Electronic Arts is reportedly unlikely to remove the controversial monetization, drawing parallels to the Star Wars: Battlefront 2 controversy. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Dead Space and Mass Effect trilogy are less than £5 right now in huge sale
Several Electronic Arts titles are heavily discounted on Steam, with the Dead Space remake available for £4.99 and Mass Effect Legendary Edition for £3.99. Other notable deals include Star Wars: Squadrons, Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, and Sonic Mania, all priced under £5.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. "007 First Light" led the charts in both US/Canada and EU for PS5, while "I Am Cat" dominated the PS VR2 charts. The lists also feature popular titles like "Grand Theft Auto V," "Minecraft," and various free-to-play games such as "Fortnite" and "Roblox."
PlayStation gamers could get a share of $8 million in a class action settlement — here’s how to know if you’re eligible, and why you shouldn’t expect a big payout
Sony is distributing nearly $8 million to US PlayStation gamers as part of a class action settlement over its digital game sales practices between April 2019 and December 2023. The lawsuit alleged Sony monopolized the market by limiting third-party retailers' ability to sell PlayStation game vouchers. Eligible customers who purchased covered digital games will receive an automatic payout, though individual amounts are expected to be small after legal fees.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
Sony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
Star Wars: Battlefront Is Reportedly The Best Selling Franchise Game In US History
Mat Piscatella, an analyst for Circana, reported that Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) is the best-selling Star Wars game in U.S. history and ranks seventh overall in lifetime franchise sales. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
All The Best Star Wars Gaming Deals Available This Week
Numerous Star Wars video games are still available at discounted prices across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, following Star Wars Day. Deals include titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Knights of the Old Republic, Jedi: Survivor, and various bundles, with many sales expected to end soon.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 player numbers climb again as excitement builds around returning Resurgence Day community event
Star Wars Battlefront 2 has seen a significant increase in its player count on Steam, reaching over 9,000 concurrent players ahead of the community-organized 'Resurgence Day' event. This surge, boosted by recent May the 4th celebrations, marks a notable improvement over recent months and highlights the game's enduring community engagement despite its age.
Top 10 Best-Selling Star Wars Games In The US Revealed
Mat Piscatella, an analyst for Circana, revealed the top 10 best-selling Star Wars games in the United States since 1995. The 2015 Star Wars: Battlefront reboot by EA and DICE holds the top spot, followed by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the 2017 Star Wars: Battlefront II. The list also features several Lego Star Wars titles and Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) is the Top-Selling Star Wars Game in US History
Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) has been recognized as the best-selling Star Wars game in US history, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. The franchise as a whole ranks seventh in overall earnings. The article also briefly mentions Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the enduring popularity of Star Wars: Battlefront II, while noting the continued lack of news on Star Wars: Eclipse.
