gaming

Battlefield Launches ‘BF Labs’ for Feedback on Next Game

Battlefield has announced Battlefield Labs, a new initiative inviting players to help shape the future of the first person shooter franchise. Fans will have the chance to test early gameplay, provide feedback, and influence development before the next Battlefield game is released. The game first launched with Battlefield 1942 in 2002. When Battlefield 3 launched...

Sony Backtracks After Backlash Over Classic PlayStation Themes

Sony upset PlayStation fans after announcing that classic console themes from the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 eras would be removed. Many players demanded they be made permanent, sparking backlash online on social networks like X, naturally. In response, Sony has now confirmed the themes will return “in the months ahead.” However, the company stated...

Sony to Phase Out PS4 Games from PlayStation Plus: Here’s When

Sony’s PlayStation Plus service is bringing three new games to its February lineup. These games will be available from February 4 to March 3 for all PlayStation Plus members. February 2025 PlayStation Plus Games Payday 3 (PS5) High on Life (PS4, PS5) Pac-Man World Re-Pac (PS4, PS5) That’s not a big or impressive update for...

Canada’s Video Game Industry Added $5.1 Billion to GDP Last Year

Canada’s video game industry is still a major player in the economy, employing over 34,000 people across the country and contributing $5.1 billion to the GDP (in 2024), according to a new report from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC). The study, conducted by Nordicity, highlighted the industry has 821 active studios across the...

Epic Covers Apple Fees to Boost iOS Game Store in Europe

Epic Games is taking some big steps to expand its mobile game store, focusing on iOS devices in Europe, thanks to regulatory changes under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The plan includes the launch of a free games program, starting with Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee. Epic plans to cover...