DICE just put up some information about changes that are coming to the Specialists of Irish and Dozer in Season 5 of Battlefield 2042. These changes seem largely focused on their unique abilities: Dozer's SOB-8 Ballistic Shield and Irish's APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel. DICE says that these two Specialists "need some improvements to ensure they provide similar gameplay experience as others within their class." They note t...
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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Dozer and Irish Getting Adjustments in Battlefield 2042 Season 5
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Dozer and Irish Getting Adjustments in Battlefield 2042 Season 5
Changes are coming to the Ballistic Shield and Shootdown Sentinel.
DICE just put up some information about changes that are coming to the Specialists of Irish and Dozer in Season 5 of Battlefield 2042. These changes seem largely focused on their unique abilities: Dozer's SOB-8 Ballistic Shield and Irish's APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel. DICE says that these two Specialists "need some improvements to ensure they provide similar gameplay experience as others within their class." They note t... -
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DICE Adds Battlefield Friends 'Recon' Homage in 2042
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DICE Adds Battlefield Friends 'Recon' Homage in 2042
A player card and title in honor of Thick44.
Those of us who have been with the Battlefield franchise for a while are probably well aware of who or what Battlefield Friends is. For those unacquainted with their hijinks, Battlefield Friends is an animated web series of three friends (Engineer, Medic, and Recon) and a Noob, who go on a series of adventures through the Battlefield franchise. Each episode mostly focused on various references or in-jokes to the multiplayer component for... -
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Discarded Map Rework Coming in Battlefield 2042 Update 4.2.0
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Discarded Map Rework Coming in Battlefield 2042 Update 4.2.0
The map rework is just one of many changes coming in this update.
DICE just shared the big changelog for the upcoming Update 4.2.0 for Battlefield 2042. Of note in this update is the inclusion of the latest map to be reworked: Discarded. Of course, there is plenty more included in this update. For instance, you're going to be able to remove attachments from weapons in the Collections Screen.
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.1.1 Brings Back All Chat
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.1.1 Brings Back All Chat
This legacy feature will be turned off by default.
DICE is about to release Update 4.1.1 for Battlefield 2042. This update, out on April 12 at 8AM (UTC), will focus on some quality of life improvements. One of those "quality of life" features will be the return of All Chat.
Ah yes, now you can once again know how all 64-players on the opposing team did your mom last night as they teabag you relentlessly. Thankfully for everyone, this All Chat function will be... -
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Battlefield 2042 Leviathan Rising Event Trailer
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Battlefield 2042 Leviathan Rising Event Trailer
This new in-game event begins April 11.
Leviathan Rising is a new in-game event coming on April 11 for everyone playing Battlefield 2042. This new in-game event runs for two weeks from April 11 to April 25 at 5AM (PT).
This event includes a new two-round, 8v8 Shutdown Mode. This is a mode where attackers and defenders swap sides at the end of each 10-15 minute long match. This mode is focused on infantry battles and will take place on the maps of Flashpoint, Exposure,... -
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.1.0 Changelog
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.1.0 Changelog
This update arrives the final week of March.
Next week, DICE is preparing to roll out the 4.1.0 update for Battlefield 2042. This is the first major update for Season 4: Eleventh Hour, though it's not the first update of the season. This one is a doozy. It contains new vault weapons, an overhaul to how armor plates work, improvements to text chat, and much more.
Before diving into the decently long changelog for update 4.1.0, DICE also shared a bit of information on the upcoming... -
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.1 Out Now
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.1 Out Now
This one is more of a housekeeping update.
The 4.0.1 update for Battlefield 2042 came out earlier today, March 14. This update is available for all platforms and mostly includes some "quality of life" adjustments. There are also some balancing adjustments included in this update.
DICE says that they are preparing a larger update, 4.1.0, that they hope to release in the coming weeks. Also, don't forget that Battlefield 2042 is currently available to try for f... -
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PSA: Battlefield 2042 is Free to Play Until March 16
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PSA: Battlefield 2042 is Free to Play Until March 16
This free play period is only available on Steam.
Just a little note here to say that PC owners can play Battlefield 2042 for free from now through until March 16. It's only a couple of days, but it's better than nothing.
This free play period seems to be available only through Steam. You can download and start playing right now if you have some free time.
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Battlefield 2042 Now Available for Free on PlayStation Plus
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Battlefield 2042 Now Available for Free on PlayStation Plus
This game is yours to redeem as part of your subscription.
From March 7, 2023 (that's today!) through to April 7, 2023, you can redeem Battlefield 2042 to add to your PlayStation account at not extra cost. That is assuming you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber.
This "freebie" comes rather recently after the launch of Season 4: Eleventh Hour for the game. it also comes a short while after the re-introduction of the Class system into Battlefield 2042. The PlayStation... -
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.0 Changelog
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Battlefield 2042 Update 4.0.0 Changelog
Season 4 starts on February 28.
The next season of Battlefield 2042 is just days away. DICE is getting you ready for that new content with the release of the full Update 4.0.0 changelog. We already talked a lot about the new stuff that's coming, so now it's time to see what's getting changed or fixed.
Season 3 concludes on February 28 at 08:59 (UTC; 3:59AM ET). Update 4.0.0 goes live at 09:00 (UTC; 4AM ET). Seasonal and Battle Pass progression begins a few hours later... -
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Battlefield 2042 Coming to PlayStation Plus in March
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Battlefield 2042 Coming to PlayStation Plus in March
The game is good now. Trust me.
Battlefield 2042 is in a place where I would consider the game to be good. Great? Eh, maybe a little bit of a stretch. It's been an absolute blast to play over the past few months thanks to DICE's continued efforts to right the wrong that was the game's initial launch.
It should then be good news to PlayStation Plus subscribers to learn that Battlefield 2042 can be added to their accounts at no extra cost. This is for both PlayStation 4... -
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Battlefield 2042 Season 4 Development Overview
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Battlefield 2042 Season 4 Development Overview
A look at a new map, Specialist, weapons, map reworks for Discarded and Hourglass, and more.
The Battlefield 2042 development team at DICE just shared the latest of their aptly named Development Update for the game. This latest Development Update provides fans with a look ahead at everything coming in Season 4: Eleventh Hour, which will be free to everyone starting on February 28.
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Battlefield 2042's Fourth Season Heads to South Africa
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Battlefield 2042's Fourth Season Heads to South Africa
Season 04, Eleventh Hour, takes to the rocky landscapes of South Africa.
We've got some big Battlefield 2042 news to share today as DICE and EA lifted the veil on Season 04: Eleventh Hour. New in Season 04 is a new map, new Specialist, weapons, vehicle, a new 100-tier Battle Pass with a bunch of cosmetics, and more.
We briefly introduced the new Specialist, Camila Blasco, in a post that went up just yesterday. We know that she is an "ambush expert" that excels... -
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Battlefield 2042 Getting Stealth Focused Specialist in Season 4
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Battlefield 2042 Getting Stealth Focused Specialist in Season 4
The chosen color theme for Season 04? Green.
DICE is starting to ramp up the pre-release hype for the upcoming Season 04 for Battlefield 2042. First off, Season 04 is called "Eleventh Hour" and appears to be the green season. So far every season has had some sort of color theme going on and now it's green's turn.
Secondly, DICE shared some background information on Season 04's new Specialist: Camila Blasco. From a series of lore focused intelligence reports and... -
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Battlefield 2042 Update 3.2.1 Changelog Preview
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Battlefield 2042 Update 3.2.1 Changelog Preview
This update is expected to drop in the first half of the week starting February 12.
DICE just put up the current changelog for the upcoming Update 3.2.1 for Battlefield 2042. This update, expected to go live early next week. This update seems to be largely focused on fine tuning the changes and content that were made in the recent Update 3.2.0 release.
It seems rather odd, but one of the biggest changes in Update 3.2.1 is a massive nerf to the Tracer Dart. The velocity... -
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