Battlefield 2042 is a bad game and you should not buy it. That seems to be the prevailing thought from most fans who have played the game for any length of time since its release just a couple of days back. It's a game that is full of bugs, barren maps, idiotic Specialists, a huge focus on vehicular combat, and more missing "legacy" features than you can shake a stick at....
XBOX: 1,600 Layoffs Today, Another 1,600 Over the Next Year, Four Studios Now Independent or Sold, Arkane in Limbo
More broadly, Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs.
Today, Microsoft is laying off 2.1% of its workforce. This equates to 4,800 people that are being let go. The company's XBOX division is cutting about 20% of its entire workforce. All of this is being done in an effort to cut costs due to rising prices and expenses brought about by artificial intelligence (AI).
As a quick reminder: Microsoft plans to spend $190 billion on AI in 2026. In 2025, the company spent $80 billion...
Today, Microsoft is laying off 2.1% of its workforce. This equates to 4,800 people that are being let go. The company's XBOX division is cutting about 20% of its entire workforce. All of this is being done in an effort to cut costs due to rising prices and expenses brought about by artificial intelligence (AI).
As a quick reminder: Microsoft plans to spend $190 billion on AI in 2026. In 2025, the company spent $80 billion...
PlayStation is Killing Physical Game Discs
Digital only after January 2028.
Starting January 2028, Sony will no longer produce physical discs for new PlayStation game releases. All games released in January 2028 and after will be available only through digital stores such as the PlayStation Store.
Sony attempts to justify this move by claiming it's a "natural direction" in order to "adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs."...
Starting January 2028, Sony will no longer produce physical discs for new PlayStation game releases. All games released in January 2028 and after will be available only through digital stores such as the PlayStation Store.
Sony attempts to justify this move by claiming it's a "natural direction" in order to "adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs."...
GTA 6 Starts at $80 with a $100 FOMO Edition and with No Physical Disc Release
And single-player only.
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software sure set the gaming news world on fire today with word that Grand Theft Auto 6 will retail at a minimum of $80. Not only will there be the base $79.99 edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but there will also be a Grand Theft Auto 6: Ultimate Edition for $99.99 that adds in exclusive content.
Right out of the gate, we are told that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be single-player only. Well, at...
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software sure set the gaming news world on fire today with word that Grand Theft Auto 6 will retail at a minimum of $80. Not only will there be the base $79.99 edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but there will also be a Grand Theft Auto 6: Ultimate Edition for $99.99 that adds in exclusive content.
Right out of the gate, we are told that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be single-player only. Well, at...
Kaspersky Warns of Malware Spread Through Wallpaper Engine on Steam
Anime continues to be a danger to everyone.
The cybersecurity company Kaspersky has issued a warning about malware being spread through Steam Workshop files for Wallpaper Engine. Malware, hidden through user uploaded wallpaper packages, can lead to issues such as hijacked Steam accounts, the installation of backdoors to a user's PC, or even hidden crypto mining processes.
Wallpaper Engine includes support for various wallpaper formats: Static images, video, interactive...
The cybersecurity company Kaspersky has issued a warning about malware being spread through Steam Workshop files for Wallpaper Engine. Malware, hidden through user uploaded wallpaper packages, can lead to issues such as hijacked Steam accounts, the installation of backdoors to a user's PC, or even hidden crypto mining processes.
Wallpaper Engine includes support for various wallpaper formats: Static images, video, interactive...
Bungie Announces the End of Destiny 2
All good things...
Bungie is calling it quits on Destiny 2. The Sony owned Marathon developer announced the final live-service content update for Destiny 2. Today's announcement was a long time coming and one that most fans saw the writing on the wall for months ago.
That final content update for Destiny 2, Monument of Triumph, takes place on June 9, 2026. Bungie says that they will begin a "new journey as a studio" on that date with includes working on their...
Bungie is calling it quits on Destiny 2. The Sony owned Marathon developer announced the final live-service content update for Destiny 2. Today's announcement was a long time coming and one that most fans saw the writing on the wall for months ago.
That final content update for Destiny 2, Monument of Triumph, takes place on June 9, 2026. Bungie says that they will begin a "new journey as a studio" on that date with includes working on their...
Lord of Hatred Review: Diablo 4 Finally Finds Its Final Form
This is Diablo 4 at its best. I mean it this time. For real.
Returning to the world of Sanctuary for this latest chapter feels like a true homecoming for those of us who have spent hundreds of hours traversing its dark and unforgiving landscapes since the base game launched back in 2023. The release of the Lord of Hatred expansion marks a significant step forward in the narrative that was originally set in motion during the initial campaign and furthered by the events of the Vesse...
Returning to the world of Sanctuary for this latest chapter feels like a true homecoming for those of us who have spent hundreds of hours traversing its dark and unforgiving landscapes since the base game launched back in 2023. The release of the Lord of Hatred expansion marks a significant step forward in the narrative that was originally set in motion during the initial campaign and furthered by the events of the Vesse...
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Battlefield Teams Get Major Overhaul from EA
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Battlefield Teams Get Major Overhaul from EA
EA says they are restructuring its development teams as it looks to "grow Battlefield."
Battlefield 2042 is a bad game and you should not buy it. That seems to be the prevailing thought from most fans who have played the game for any length of time since its release just a couple of days back. It's a game that is full of bugs, barren maps, idiotic Specialists, a huge focus on vehicular combat, and more missing "legacy" features than you can shake a stick at.... -
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Battlefield 2042 Update 3 Changelog
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Battlefield 2042 Update 3 Changelog
A changelog that rivals the length of a CVS Pharmacy receipt.
Battlefield 2042 is in a sad state, even following the release of Update #2 just last week. We all knew that Update #3 was coming and that it would be far more substantial than Update #2 was. Today, DICE released the changelog for Battlefield 2042 Update #3 and it is a long one.
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Battlefield 2042 Update 2 Changelog
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Battlefield 2042 Update 2 Changelog
You can now use other weapons besides the PP-29!
As promised, DICE rolled out Update #2 for Battlefield 2042 today. Though not as substantial as the upcoming Update #3, today's update introduces some very welcome adjustments.
For instance, DICE has reduced the bullet spread on all weapons (except shotguns). This should mean that weapons beyond the PP-29 and SVK are actually viable to use now. I haven't tested them myself yet, but the reception to these initial adjustments... -
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DICE Details Two Updates Worth of Battlefield 2042 Fixes
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DICE Details Two Updates Worth of Battlefield 2042 Fixes
The studio provides a roadmap of the next two updates.
To say that Battlefield 2042 is in dire need of a lot of attention would be a severe understatement. This game launched in a far worse state than even the infamous Battlefield 4. To list every issue present with the release version of Battlefield 2042 would take far too long. Besides, I've already included several lists pointing out broken or missing features in previous news postings about the game since its release.
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Battlefield 2042 is Available and Getting Destroyed in Steam Reviews
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Battlefield 2042 is Available and Getting Destroyed in Steam Reviews
Hit the battlefield, if you dare.
EA and DICE announce today that the latest entry in their popular FPS franchise is now available. That's right, Battlefield 2042 is now available to everyone regardless of which version they purchased. This should be cause for celebration, right? Uh, well, maybe not. We'll get to that in a moment.
If you are still undecided about Battlefield 2042, here's the rundown for the game from today's press release announcement.
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The Day 1 Battlefield 2042 Patch is Anemic
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- Published: 11-18-2021, 01:03 AM
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The Day 1 Battlefield 2042 Patch is Anemic
It's a whole lot of nothing.
Battlefield 2042 has been available for those that ponied up the big bucks for the Gold or Ultimate editions, priced at $89.99 (USD) and $109.99 respectively. The standard edition of the game is slated to be released in about a day from now on November 19. To say that the game needs a ton of work would be a gross understatement.
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DICE Details Known Issues for Battlefield 2042 Launch
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DICE Details Known Issues for Battlefield 2042 Launch
And there are a lot...
You ever get a sense of déjàvu? It is once again time for a new Battlefield game and that means there will be some bugs included. I mean, every game has them these days and they aren't completely unexpected. However, when it comes to Battlefield, there may be a bit more worry from fans who remember the release of Battlefield 4.
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What's the First Battlefield 2042 Mode that You'll Play?
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What's the First Battlefield 2042 Mode that You'll Play?
4All Out Warfare25.00%1Hazard Zone0%0Battlefield Portal25.00%1Undecided0%0I'm not getting the game50.00%2The poll is expired.
Yeah, I forgot about this month's poll, so what?
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Yeah, got a bit of a late Poll of the Month for you today. I meant to change this a week ago then totally forgot. So uh, let's think of a question, shall we?
I got it!
With Battlefield 2042 coming out this month, and this kind of still being somewhat focused on Battlefield news, the question is: What game mode in Battlefield 2042 will you play first?
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EA Releases Update for Battlefield V to Add Intel Alder Lake CPU Support
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EA Releases Update for Battlefield V to Add Intel Alder Lake CPU Support
In case you were wondering what that update was all about.
If you happen to have Battlefield V installed, you may have noticed that a new update was released today on the PC. You're probably also wondering just what that update was all about.
I'm here to inform you that the roughly 200MB update released today was to add support for the latest Intel CPUs that were just released. Those new Intel CPUs being the 12th-gen Intel Core processors otherwise known as Alder Lake.... -
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Battlefield 2042 Getting 10-hour Trial for EA Play and Game Pass Subscribers
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Battlefield 2042 Getting 10-hour Trial for EA Play and Game Pass Subscribers
Get a little taste to see if 2042 is right for you.
A 10-hour trial for Battlefield 2042 will be available to EA Play subscribers starting on November 12. This deal also includes those who subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as that Game Pass tier includes EA Play as a bonus perk. This deal is also being extended to Game Pass PC, and EA Play Pro subscribers on PC.
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Everything You Need to Know About Battlefield Portal
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Everything You Need to Know About Battlefield Portal
A love letter to Battlefield fans.
Battlefield Portal will be included at no additional charge to those that are picking up Battlefield 2042. This separate game experience will allow players to mix and match content from the vast history of Battlefield into new experiences.
Players will be able to use and play content from Battlefield 3, Battlefield Bad Company 2, and Battlefield 1942. You will be able to play classic maps and modes just as they were when these games first... -
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Nvidia Released a Battlefield 2042 Trailer Showcasing DLSS, Ray Tracing, and Bad Framerates
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Nvidia Released a Battlefield 2042 Trailer Showcasing DLSS, Ray Tracing, and Bad Framerates
Maybe this trailer wasn't the best idea from any of the parties involved?
The recent trailers for Battlefield 2042 have been real hit or miss. Today's technical showcase video that Nvidia and DICE put out is a bit on the miss side of things.
Today's latest trailer shows off some of the PC-exclusive features that will be available to those with the still impossible to find high-end Nvidia cards. Battlefield 2042 will support Nvidia DLSS, Nvidia Reflex, and even ray tracing.... -
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Battlefield 2042 Gameplay Video - A Look at Renewal, Breakaway, and Discarded Maps
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Battlefield 2042 Gameplay Video - A Look at Renewal, Breakaway, and Discarded Maps
Get a fresh look at three other maps that aren't Orbital.
If you've been keeping up with any of the Battlefield 2042 media releases over the past several months, chances are you've seen a boatload of the game's "Orbital" map. It was the map featured in the recent beta and the earlier technical test.
Thankfully, DICE and EA have finally realized we're probably sick of seeing that map and needed something fresh to look at. That's why today saw the release of a... -
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Latest Battlefield 2042 Trailer is so 'Call of Duty' It Hurts
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Latest Battlefield 2042 Trailer is so 'Call of Duty' It Hurts
The world is on the brink of destruction as extreme weather ravages the lands and factions fight for resources, but what a time to be alive!
Hey, so... DICE and EA put out a new trailer for Battlefield 2042 today and, uh, it's kind of bad. It's almost as if the marketing teams saw what Activision does with Call of Duty trailers in terms of tone and audience, and went, "yes, this is brilliant."
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DICE Shares What They Learned from the Battlefield 2042 Beta
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DICE Shares What They Learned from the Battlefield 2042 Beta
Specialists are still here to stay though.
DICE has a new and rather lengthy write-up about what they learned from the recent Battlefield 2042 beta that took place. First and foremost, the Specialists are here to stay. You may want to get used to them now because the "traditional" classes as you have come to know them from previous titles are no more.
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