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EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch - IGN
Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, as part of a "realignment." This follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6 in 2025, which has since faced criticism for its live service support, monetization, and declining player counts. The company states these layoffs are unrelated to its pending acquisition by an investor group.
Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 29th annual DICE Awards, alongside four other accolades including Role-Playing Game of the Year. Ghost of Yōtei received four awards, including Adventure Game of the Year. The event also saw Evan Wells inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
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.
Legendary game creator Vince Zampella has passed away
Vince Zampella, a legendary figure in the video game industry known for co-creating the Call of Duty series and founding Respawn Entertainment, has died at the age of 55. Zampella was instrumental in the development of major franchises including Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi series. His death, resulting from a car crash, has sent shockwaves through the industry, with many mourning his significant contributions to game development.
