Games

Electronic Arts has initiated a wave of layoffs impacting an undisclosed number of employees across the various developers collectively known as Battlefield Studios. As first reported by IGN, these reductions come in the wake of Battlefield 6’s commercial success following its launch last year. According to the report, personnel from DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and...

Nihon Falcom, the acclaimed developer behind the Trails in the Sky saga, is resurrecting its long-dormant Dragon Slayer franchise more than four decades after the series first debuted. Announced as a centerpiece of the studio’s 45th anniversary celebrations, the project remains shrouded in mystery; Falcom has yet to disclose a release window or specific details...

Photo: Ben King/Netflix The production of Netflix’s sci-fi action epic War Machine was a relentless test of physical and mental fortitude. Director and co-writer Patrick Hughes wasted no time, launching into a punishing sequence on the very first day that saw a dozen actors tumbled down a jagged, debris-filled incline. Throughout the three-month shoot, leading...

The White House’s official X account recently ignited a firestorm of criticism after sharing a jarring video that interwove Call of Duty gameplay and audio with grim, real-world footage of missile operations. The administration followed this a day later with a second montage, titled “Justice the American Way,” which blended cinematic highlights from Tropic Thunder,...

Capcom’s latest entry into the survival horror pantheon, Resident Evil Requiem, is currently dominating sales charts and captivating audiences worldwide. For those venturing through the nightmare on PC, a robust modding scene has already emerged to tailor the experience. Players can choose from pragmatic tweaks like HUD removal and restored aim assist for higher difficulties,...

Several staff members at Criterion Games, DICE, Ripple Effect Studios, and Motive Studio have been dismissed as part of a fresh round of internal restructuring. Electronic Arts has initiated a new wave of layoffs, specifically targeting multiple studios currently involved in the development of the Battlefield franchise. The reductions have impacted personnel at Criterion Games,...

Marathon is a masterclass in atmospheric tension. One moment, you’re cautiously navigating the skeletal remains of a forgotten outpost in search of unstable biomass; the next, a ventilation grate shatters, and a mechanical assassin lunges out to terminate your run. The consequence isn’t just a restart; it’s the total erasure of your high-tier weaponry, hard-won...

The upcoming project will be a fresh intellectual property built on the power of Unreal Engine 5. Iconic Japanese game designer Shinji Mikami, celebrated as the visionary behind the Resident Evil franchise, is forging ahead with a new venture following his 2023 departure from Tango Gameworks. New details have emerged regarding his latest studio, Unbound...

Semiconductor giants such as TSMC and Samsung are grappling with mounting operational hurdles. Escalating geopolitical friction is beginning to strain the global technology supply chain, potentially jeopardizing the rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence sector and the broader tech industry. Analysts caution that if current hostilities and trade barriers persist, premier chip manufacturers may struggle...