New Titanfall? Not Any Time Soon

EA Announces Big Layoffs, Including at Respawn

Titanfall just can’t catch a break. An unannounced Titanfall game has allegedly been axed as part of this wave of layoffs. According to a Bloomberg report, 300–400 EA employees lost their jobs by Wednesday.

An EA spokesperson told Bloomberg that the cuts were part of “select changes within our organization that more effectively aligns teams and allocates resources in service of driving future growth.” It really is difficult to be sympathetic to language that corporate, huh?

Respawn’s layoffs were announced on Tuesday, a day before it was revealed to be part of a larger wave of layoffs at EA as a whole. Part of those layoffs include the cancellation of two early-stage games at the studio, one of which was a Titanfall extraction shooter.

To add onto things, EA has officially paused all future rally games under its umbrella, including the WRC series, Dirt, and anything made by Codemasters (which, if you remember, was hit with layoffs last year).

Xbox Hardware and Software Prices Going Up Due to "Market Conditions"

It’s happening: The Xbox Series X|S is getting more expensive across the board. The Series S is still affordable as far as consoles go, but not quite as affordable as it once was. Additionally, starting this holiday season, some Xbox first-party games will be $80. Thanks, Nintendo.

Grand Theft Auto VI Release Date (and Delay) Revealed

We finally have a date to look forward to for the biggest game of next year, though personally? I’m not holding my breath on that date. Grand Theft Auto VI will come out when it comes out; I’m sure Rockstar wouldn’t want to mess it up.

New Release Dates Confirmed

• Splitgate 2 Open Beta Kicks Off This Month

• Broken Arrow Release Date Finally Revealed After Four Years

• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Release Date Set for July

• China Hero Project Game Lost Soul Aside Delayed to August

• Borderlands 4 Release Date Moves Up a Few Weeks, Per Randy Pitchford

• Sonic Rumble Global Release Delayed, No New Release Date Revealed

Wii Homebrew Channel Shut Down, Dev Says Community Built on ‘Lies’

The Github repository for the Wii Homebrew Channel has been archived, all because the original code contains stolen code. Of course, knowing how litigious Nintendo can be, continuing to use it would be a legal risk, on top of being a moral worry.

Oblivion to Starfield: Bethesda's 20 Year Journey to The Elder Scrolls 6

In the wake of the Oblivion remaster, resident opinion writer Anson Chan reflects on the past 20 years of Bethesda games. He chronicles where Bethesda has been, and where it could—and maybe should—go for the inevitable release of The Elder Scrolls 6.

Samsung Released a 3D Monitor That Feels Like a Beefed-Up Nintendo 3DS Screen

I went to Samsung’s offices in Bellevue, WA, to demo their latest 3D monitor, and for the most part, it was a very cool experience. The biggest question mark in my head, though? The $2,000 price tag.

New Kickstarter Tariff Manager Helps Creators Navigate Volatile Trade Environment

On top of providing information to creators to help navigate the tariff chaos, the new Kickstarter manager will also allow creators to introduce a surcharge to backers to cover import costs. It’s all about transparency, and while the extra costs do suck, keep in mind there’s really one big person who’s responsible for all of this. (No, it’s not Joe Biden.)