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Apple Signals 50th Anniversary Celebration, Details TBA
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EA Realigns Battlefield Studios After BF6’s Record 2025 Sales
EA is reportedly laying off an undisclosed number of staff across Battlefield Studios (DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, Motive) as part of a realignment to better focus Battlefield 6's ongoing live-service updates, even though BF6 was the 2025 best-selling premium game. The four studios will remain open while EA continues to invest in the franchise amid broader industry changes and a potential Saudi-backed acquisition.
Global game devs bow out of GDC amid safety and border fears
International game developers say traveling to the US for the San Francisco–hosted Game Developers Conference feels unsafe due to intrusive border checks, political climate, and personal safety concerns; many plan to skip in-person attendance or switch to virtual events, citing past detentions, surveillance, and risks tied to public statements or identity. Organizers say safety measures are in place, but respondents say policy changes are needed for a return to in-person participation.
Xbox signals its next era at GDC with Build for What’s Next slogan
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