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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review: Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a fabulous looking and frantically fast anti-grav racer that gets a little repetitive thanks to ...
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"I really want Criterion to be considered the best studio in the UK" – why the home of Burnout has a future with Battlefield
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"I really want Criterion to be considered the best studio in the UK" – why the home of Burnout has a future with Battlefield
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10 Games That Would Make A Great Battle Royale: A selection of 10 games that would make a great Battle Royale, including first-person shooters and a few unlikely ...
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Criterion says Burnout isn’t forgotten… but that’s exactly what worries me: Criterion says Burnout remains an important part of the studio's identity ...
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No more Need for Speed? Electronic Arts confirms Criterion Games is focused only on Battlefield, leaves the iconic racing series stuck in limbo
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Shock for racing fans: Need for Speed and Burnout are likely coming to an end: Racing game fans among you will have to be very brave now. You shouldn't ...
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Every New Game We Played At Summer Games Fest 2026: Every new game we played at Summer Games Fest 2026
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Battlefield 6 sold strongly - | and EA cuts jobs.: Battlefield 6 had a strong start, but now Electronic Arts is laying off employees in several development ...
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Despite Battlefield 6's success: EA cuts jobs: Despite a record-breaking launch, Battlefield 6 was apparently not the success EA had hoped for – | at least ...
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Better late than never: These are the new PS Plus Essential games for January 2026
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First PS Plus Essential Game for January 2026 Leaked Early: Happy new year
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer revealed as a AAA podracing game, made by ex-Criterion developers
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Video Game Movies That Are Secretly Good (if You Ignore the Lore): These adaptations don’t always stick to canon, but they deliver polished filmmaking ...
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8 Best PS2 Games With Infinite Replayability: A selection of the 8 Best PS2 games with infinite replayability, including genre defining masterpieces and titles ...
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Battlefield × Need for Speed: Touching Easter egg discovered: Fans have discovered a small but nice tribute to Need for Speed: Unbound in Battlefield 6 ...
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Battlefield 6 Has Brought Absolute Cinema Back to Multiplayer - IGN: Battlefield 6 brings the series' signature cinematic spectacle back to the multiplayer scene ...
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'We give players what they want': Battlefield 6 devs sing the praises of Battlefield Labs and chatty players, 'We believe in the power of ...
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Key FactsBattlefield 6 Delivers Big Battles, Limited Destruction
Oct 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
- Battlefield 6 maintains its large-scale squad combat with vehicles while adopting faster-paced arena shooter elements.
- Destruction visuals are detailed but offer minimal strategic value, as only outer building walls collapse.
- The controversial open weapon system lets all classes use any weapon, causing mixed reactions among players.
- Many powerful weapons and gadgets require significant leveling, creating a slow progression curve for new players.
The destruction graphics are great. Their combat impact, not so much.— EA DICE on the destruction mechanics in Battlefield 6, which are visually impressive but not effective in gameplay.
Battlefield 6 Live Action Trailer Mocks Call Of Duty With Celebrity Carnage: Battlefield 6 takes a shot at Call of Duty's immersion-breaking celebrity tie-ins in ...
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Further information: No future for Need for Speed: Is that it for Need for Speed? Criterion Games is now officially referred to as “Battlefield Studio” on its ...
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Racing game with 400 km² of driving fun: The "new Burnout" from ex-Criterion developers
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Racing Game: Servers will be shut down: The end of the online functions of Need for Speed: Rivals is a done deal. EA will officially shut down the servers on ...
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Need for Speed Franchise May Have Been Shelved by Electronic Arts: A new rumor suggests that the Need for Speed franchise may have been shelved by Electronic ...
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The Drive Apr 30 25
EA Sports WRC Is Dead—And With It, the Legacy of Dirt and Colin McRae Rally: EA Sports WRC will receive no further updates or new content, and Codemasters has no ...
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Need for Speed may not be back for a while, Criterion is too busy working on Battlefield
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Need for Speed will return, EA pledges, but team all-in on Battlefield for now: Need for Speed and Burnout developer Criterion is now entirely focused on ...
eurogamer.net/need-for-speed-will-return-ea-pledges-but-team-all-in-on-battlefield-for-now
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for Jan 2025: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
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Black Myth: Wukong has already sold 10 million combined PC and PS5 units: Developer and publisher GameScience has revealed its debut game, Black Myth: Wukong ...
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Key FactsChina's Growing Enthusiasm for AAA Games
Aug 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: scmp.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: scmp.com
- The popularity of Black Myth: Wukong has sparked interest in AAA games in China, but replication of this success could take years.
- The game sold over 8.4 million copies within three days, generating more than $400 million in revenue on Steam.
- The six-year development of Black Myth required significant investment, making many developers cautious.
- Despite this success, new AAA titles in China may take a long time to materialize, with experts estimating up to nine years.
“Black Myth: Wukong” is China’s first blockbuster video game: Will there be more?
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‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Is a Hit. But Why Is the Game So Controversial?: Technical issues, a spotty development history, and a contentious fan base have marred the ...
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Key FactsBlack Myth: Wukong Breaks Sales Records
Aug 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ign.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ign.com
- Black Myth: Wukong sold 10 million copies in just three days, as announced by developer Game Science.
- Inspired by 'Journey to the West', the game launched on August 20 for PC and PlayStation 5, reaching three million concurrent players.
- The game broke records on Steam and is the most-played single-player title on the platform, with significant popularity in both China and the West.
- An Xbox version has been delayed as Game Science works on optimization, and the company has apologized for technical issues that arose post-launch.
Black Myth: Wukong: China’s greatest classic novel in action-RPG glory
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🇨🇳🎮 Hit Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has become one of the country's most successful productions, selling 10 million copies worldwide ... Show more
Why is this Chinese video game causing such a stir?: The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons.
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Black Myth: Wukong Official Benchmark Brings Beautiful Ray-Traced Visuals To Steam
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Prosecutor says ex-sheriff's deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of Black airman at his home
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Key FactsManslaughter Charges Filed Against Former Florida Deputy
Aug 23, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Former deputy Eddie Duran has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Sr. Airman Roger Fortson.
- Duran, who was terminated from the department in May, allegedly shot Fortson in his home during a response to a disturbance call.
- Body camera footage shows Fortson holding a gun when Duran shot him seconds after he opened the door.
- Fortson's family views the charges as a first step toward justice and emphasizes the need for accountability among law enforcement.
Nvidia announces 20 new DLSS 3 titles at Gamescom — latest driver is game-ready for Black Myth: Wukong
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Black Myth: Wukong Lifts Steam to 37 Million Concurrent Players for First Time - IGN
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NorskPL’s Darth Maul mod for Black Myth: Wukong turns your staff into a lightsaber! #blackmythwukong #mod #pc #darthmaul #starwars #gameplay #staff #lightsaber #ign #gaming
Dragon Ball x Black Myth makes sense when you realize theyre both inspired by Journey to the West. #blackmythwukong #dragonball #dbz #goku #gaming #mods
Cleveland video game designer Jarryd Huntley wins Peabody Award for ‘We Are OFK’: Cleveland native Jarryd Huntley was the lead developer on "We Are OFK ...
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Paid articlePaywallBlack Myth: Wukong: Everything You Need To Know Before Starting The Game - IGN
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Tencent-backed video game 'Black Myth: Wukong' hits record player numbers on debut
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We aren’t able to show the kinds of bugs we encountered until the game’s release, but how are you feeling about Black Myth: Wukong? #gaming #reviews #ign #blackmythwukong
Many a Rupee Off Tears of the Kingdom, Need For Speeds Going for Next to NOS-ing, and More! - IGN
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Finally Has a Release Date on PS4 and Xbox One - IGN: EA has announced that Star Wars Jed: Survivor, Respawn's sequel to the ...
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RealSport101 Aug 05 24
Wreckfest 2 Looks Like it Will be Another Smash Hit: Bugbear Entertainment is back with a smashing sequel to Wreckfest.
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Striking video game actors use Comic-Con as platform for a new deal: While pop culture fans from around the world eagerly returned for the first San Diego ...
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Amy Hennig’s Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra to Be Published by Embracer-Owned Plaion - IGN
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‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ Joining Xbox Game Pass After Subscription’s Price Hike
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Key FactsFTC challenges Microsoft’s revised Game Pass terms in court
Jul 19, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
- The FTC calls Game Pass Standard a degraded product; it costs 36% more than Console and withholds day-one releases.
- PC Game Pass rose from $10 to $12 monthly, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate increased from $17 to $20.
- Existing console subscribers retain day-one games at the current price, but permanently lose that tier if they cancel.
- The FTC says Microsoft did not mention the increases while promising day-one access to new CoD games.
the acquisition would benefit consumers by making [CoD] available on Microsoft’s Game Pass on the day it is released on console (with no price increase for the service based on the acquisition).— Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Battlefield 2042 Is Getting a Limited-Time Crossover With Dead Space Next Week - IGN
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New Battlefield announcement from EA met with huge backlash: "I already don't want to play this game"
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MLB City Connect: All 29 uniforms ranked, from the so-so to the sublime: Our panel of writers made a case for their favorites, discussing the good ...
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The newest TV shows and movies to stream right now: What’s available on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video and more in December and January.
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Battlefield 2042 Gets New Voice Chat Moderation That Cannot Be Turned Off In-Game - IGN
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How Gen Z Athletes Are Redefining Sports: Gen Z athletes are transforming the sports landscape with social media, advocacy, and a strong emphasis on mental ...
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Microsoft Confirms Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Day-One With Xbox Game Pass - IGN: Microsoft has confirmed the arrival of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 day-one on Xbox ...
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Last gasp before Battlefield Next: Battlefield 2042 with Future Strike event: After what was probably the last update 7.2 for Battlefield 2042 ...
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The next Battlefield is 'another tremendous live service' game, says EA CEO: According to Electronic Arts' CEO Andrew Wilson, the next Battlefield game is ...
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Key FactsEA CEO Preparing Next Battlefield
May 8, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
- EA hosted an earnings call for its Q4 2024 financial results, slightly below expectations.
- EA CEO Wilson promises new experiences, starting with College Football in FY25 and accelerated growth in the coming years.
- The Battlefield development team is expanded to offer a deeper player experience and create a comprehensive Battlefield universe.
- EA plans to release two unannounced games in the current fiscal year, including an EA-owned IP game.
The Best Pokémon Toys for Kids and Adults in 2024 - IGN: Gotta collect em' all.
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Wccftech May 21 24
Need for Speed Unbound Vol. 7 Is Out Now, Adding Drift & Drag Modes + Underground-Inspired League P…
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Best PlayStation deal: 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' is on sale for $4.99 — 90% off
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Star Wars Battlefront: Horror scenario just one month after release: The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection was released just under a month ago. However ...
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'Harold Halibut' review: A quirky adventure game meets Wes Anderson aesthetics
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Fallout Is a Brilliant Model for the Future of Video Game Adaptations: Prime Video's new series based on the popular game finds a way to appeal to gamers and ...
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Key FactsFallout earns strong viewer praise
Apr 12, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- Several viewers said on X that they had abandoned their weekend plans to binge the series after watching its first episodes.
- The story is set 200 years after a nuclear explosion destroys the planet and follows Lucy after her father is kidnapped from an underground vault.
- Ella Purnell plays Lucy and Kyle MacLachlan plays her father Hank, while Walton Goggins and Aaron Moten are also part of the cast.
- Jonathan Nolan serves as an executive producer, and Fallout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
The hype is real Fallout is by farrrr the best tv show of 2024 by faaaaarrr !!! That first episode was perfect #Fallout.— Eddie Pernia, social media user on X (Twitter), quoted by Metro.co.uk
EA puts Dead Space remake dev Motive to work on new Battlefield game: Motive Studios is helping DICE, Criterion, and Ripple Effect make the next Battlefield game ...
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How to Play the Pokemon Games in Chronological Order - IGN: Wondering how to play the Pokémon games in order?
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Take on Zombie Stormtroopers In This Star Wars Fan Game - IGN: Star Wars is no stranger to horror, from Night Troopers appearing in Ahsoka Season 1 ...
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Battlefield 2042 Season 7 Will be Its Last as Connected Battlefield Universe Enters Full Production - IGN
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EA's Iron Man game is making 'excellent progress' but still sounds like it's a long way off
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Battlefield 5: EA excludes Linux players from the first-person shooter: Publisher Electronic Arts has announced that EA Anticheat will be added to Battlefield 5 ...
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Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) receives new dedicated server browser, mod launcher, and other features from fans
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Star Wars Jedi lead Stig Asmussen left Respawn to form Giant Skull: Ex-Respawn Entertainment devs have a new studio led by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and God ...
polygon.com/24097746/respawn-stig-asmussen-new-studio-giant-skull
Amy Hennig’s Captain America and Black Panther video game finally has a title: Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is the name of the Captain America and Black Panther ...
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Battlefield 2042 Season 7: The end of the leaks is near: Season 7 for Battlefield 2042 has already been announced. A trailer will be released in a few days to ...
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Fresh PS Plus Extra Racing Game Will Be the 'Ultimate NFS Experience': Second year of support pulls on past NFS games
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Setback for Battlefield? Well-known game director leaves EA: Halo veteran Marcus Lehto was actually supposed to help Battlefield get back on track with his new ...
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Among the studios affected is Respawn, the developers behind the TitanFall games as well as Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor ... Show more