Battlefield 6's Next Update is MASSIVE!

This week in gaming, Battlefield 6 is gearing up for a massive new update, EA’s new owners are reportedly preparing for major cost cuts, GTA 6’s next gameplay reveal is already causing controversy, Xbox’s backwards compatibility plans may be much bigger than expected, and Ubisoft somehow remembered Ghost Recon Wildlands exists. ARTICLES & SOURCES Battlefield 6 – August 18 Update New details on Wake Island, Carrier Strike, Fighter Sweep, new jets, weapons, Portal tools, gameplay changes, and more. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2807960/view/685261553769906387 EA – Major Cost Cuts Reportedly Coming PC Gamer reports on EA’s plans for massive cuts after taking on roughly $18 billion in debt. https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/saudi-acquired-ea-is-reportedly-planning-to-make-massive-cuts-after-taking-usd18-billion-of-debt-and-we-all-know-what-that-means/ BioWare – Possible Sale Report claiming EA may be considering selling BioWare following its acquisition. https://tech4gamers.com/ea-looking-to-sell-bioware/ EA – Layoffs and $700 Million in Cuts More reporting on expected layoffs as EA reportedly targets $700 million in annual cost reductions. https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mass-layoffs-expected-at-ea-as-the-now-private-publisher-reportedly-tells-its-new-debt-masters-that-its-going-to-cut-usd700-million-in-annual-costs/ GTA 6 – Netflix Gameplay Reveal Controversy GTA fans react to the decision to make the upcoming extended gameplay look temporarily exclusive to Netflix. https://www.ign.com/articles/this-is-unbelievably-scummy-gta-6-fans-are-annoyed-by-netflixs-paywalled-extended-look-at-the-game GOG – Massive Shooter Sale A rundown of GOG’s shooter sale featuring DRM-free games including F.E.A.R., BioShock, Metro Exodus, and more. https://kotaku.com/gogs-big-shooter-sale-includes-a-ton-of-great-games-that-cost-10-or-less-2000721970 GOG Store Check out GOG’s current DRM-free game sales. https://www.gog.com/en/ Xbox – Expanded Backwards Compatibility Leaked documents reportedly reveal plans to bring significantly more Xbox 360 games to PC between 2027 and 2028. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/microsoft-will-let-devs-bring-more-xbox-360-games-to-pc-in-the-coming-years-via-backwards-compatibility-leaked-document-suggests Marvel Rivals – Smaller Install Size Marvel Rivals is getting a major file-size reduction, including roughly 40GB on PC. https://www.eurogamer.net/marvel-rivals-file-size-reduction-pc-xbox-playstation Destiny 2 – Restoring Vaulted Content PC modders are experimenting with old Destiny 2 builds to access locations removed through the Destiny Content Vault. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/destiny-2-players-are-learning-how-to-crack-into-its-infamous-content-vault-by-tinkering-with-old-builds/ Gears of War: E-Day – Steam Beta Record The multiplayer beta has reportedly broken the previous Steam concurrent-player record for the Gears franchise. https://www.eurogamer.net/gears-of-war-multiplayer-beta-popular-steam Ghost Recon Wildlands – Surprise Major Update Wildlands gets a major new update as Ubisoft celebrates Ghost Recon’s 25th anniversary. https://www.gamesradar.com/games/tom-clancy-s/massive-ghost-recon-wildlands-update-just-added-a-feature-fans-have-been-requesting-for-9-years-ubisoft-gained-some-respect-from-me-with-this/ #GamingNews #Battlefield6 #GTA6 #Xbox #EA #GhostRecon #GearsOfWar #Destiny2 #MarvelRivals