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There are bad game launches, and then there’s the kind of launch that makes players question whether reality itself is broken. We’ve seen it before, titles releasing in such an unpolished state that they make you feel like a beta tester who wasn’t told they’d signed up.

But rarely do games manage to claw their way out of the pit of despair and rise to glory. That kind of comeback is reserved for the special few, the ones that refuse to die, the ones that developers actually listen to their community for.

A still from Battlefield 2042 | Credits: EA

Battlefield 2042, against all odds, is one of those games. What was once the digital embodiment of a clown car on fire has, through sheer determination and a boatload of patches, transformed into an amazing Battlefield experience. But before we get into how EA and Dice pulled off this miracle,...

The Battlefield franchise from EA has forever changed how people see military warfare. The games in the series feature a lot of new elements and aspects that make it stand out, but one element that really stood out from the rest of the games is from Battlefield 2042.

Bf Portal was a game mode that combined elements from other Bf games | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

Bf 2042 introduced the first game mode in the entire franchise that featured making your own matches using creation tools. Although the game mode was a pretty good idea, it was misused a tonne, but if EA decides to bring it back in their next installment with some fixes, then it would pretty much change the game and make a lot of people happy, including us.

Players exploited this unique sandbox feature from Battlefield 2042

Battlefield Portal was a distinct game mode made by Ripple Effect Studios (formerly...

After months of speculation, hints, and the occasional data mine tease, the R6 Deadeye has finally made its grand entrance into Helldivers 2. This marksman rifle has been sitting in the game files for a long time, like an old friend waiting backstage, waiting for its moment to shine.

The latest Borderline Justice Warbond has arrived. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

Fans have been eagerly awaiting its release, and the moment is here. But before you rush into the battlefield with this new weapon, you might want to know exactly how to unlock it and whether it’s worth the effort or not.

How to unlock R6 Deadeye in Helldivers 2

The R6 Deadeye is part of the brand-new Borderline Justice Warbond. If you’ve got a taste for the Wild West and a love for precision shooting, this is the Warbond for you.

As is typical with Helldivers 2 Warbonds, this one...

You finally get your hands on a tank, the ultimate war machine. You roll onto the battlefield, engine roaring, destruction at your fingertips… and then your team’s Tactical Wizard420 immediately drives it into a ditch and bails out. Great. You’re now left with an immobile hunk of metal, while Tactical Wizard is off doing whatever Tactical Wizards do, probably trying to snipe with an Smg.

A still of Battlefield 6 | Credits: EA

This is why dedicated vehicle classes in Battlefield 6 could be a game-changer. Unlike Call of Duty, where every player is a Swiss Army knife of destruction, Battlefield thrives on specialization. The Pilot and Tanker classes in Battlefield 1 weren’t just cool additions, they were essential for maintaining order in the chaos. When you spawn as a Tanker, you’re not here to admire the scenery, you’re here to obliterate it.

Teamwork makes the tank work in...

Players have devised a unique way to counter Strider Convoys, a method made famous by Battlefield. Strider Convoys are a menace in Helldivers 2, and this method is the most efficient against them.

Players can now counter Strider Convoys with ease. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

Similar to how car bombs were integral in destroying tanks in Battlefield, players are doing the same thing here. Explosive vehicles are being driven to the heart of the convoy and obliterating them.

Car Bomb is a great counter to Strider Convoy in Helldivers 2

The reign of Strider Convoy’s dominance over the map seems to be nearing an end, especially after players have returned to Battlefield’s playbook and borrowed a trick that is as relevant in Helldivers 2 as it was in Battlefield.

More often than not, car bomb missions tend to become quite suicidal, but they still get the job done. If you...

As anticipation continues to build for the next installment in the Battlefield franchise, leaks from the ongoing playtest of Battlefield 6 (or whatever its final title will be) are revealing some very interesting features. The general response from the testers has also been fairly positive.

The anticipation for the title is building. | Image Credit: Battlefield on YouTube

One of the features that really caught the eye was the ability to cling to vehicles. Yes, you read that right. While it seems like a simple feature, it is not present in many multiplayer and if incorporated correctly, it could significantly alter how we approach combat in this shooter.

Battlefield 6 might find the perfect balance between stealth and action Players are excited to see all the leaks. | Image Credit: Battlefield on YouTube

In Battlefield games, vehicles have always been crucial to gameplay, offering a variety of ways for players to move around. But...

The Call of Duty community has been hit with yet another “great” announcement from Activision and their band of developers. This time, they are cracking down on the account sellers. But here’s the thing: account reselling is hardly the problem players have been losing sleep over.

Players are frustrated with the lack of attention from developers for the real issues. | Image Credit: Treyarch

What’s really making the life of a CoD player miserable are the Hackers and cheaters. These cheaters are turning every lobby into a pile of garbage. Instead of focusing on that, developers are out here banning account sellers like it’s some sort of big move that will save the game. Spoiler Alert: it’s not.

Developers failing to address the real problem of Call of Duty

Sure, banning account resellers sounds like a good idea, but if we’re being honest, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

It’s no secret that Battlefield 2042 was one of the worst games to be released back in 2021. The game, made by Dice, really disappointed long time Bf fans by changing crucial aspects of the game during launch and the developers provided weak support even after the initial release of the game.

Battlefield 2042 had one of the worst launches in gaming history | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

While the game has been an absolute disaster, a new event in the game might be the secret formula to bring the title back to relevancy. Of course, we are talking about the new 8.6.0 update that is introducing the war machine event. Let’s delve deeper into this.

Battlefield 2042‘s new event might actually revive the game

Battlefield 2042 was a nightmare when it was first launched. The first person shooter game is the twelfth main installment in the Battlefield series and lacked everything that was expected from a Bf game.

The Battlefield series has forever captivated the world with its historical accuracy, and Battlefield 1 is no stranger to that. Although Bf 1 is not entirely historically accurate, the developers of the game, Dice still emphasize the fact that this game is made with utmost precision.

Battlefield 1 features one of the best campaigns in the entire franchise | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

Bf 1 takes place during the First World War, roughly between the times of 1915 and 1918. While the campaign is one of the best ones in the entire franchise, it feels like Dice did not even try to get the most out of the First World War. Let’s delve deeper into this.

Battlefield 1 has the most intricate stories in the entire franchise

Despite being called Battlefield 1, the game is actually the tenth installment in the entire series. The game, developed back in October 2016, featured one of the most balanced implementations of Dice’s Destruction aspect.

Marvel Rivals has been out for months now, giving players enough time to learn the ins and outs of the hero-shooter. Despite that, many in the community still haven’t been able to find their ground in the game’s Ranked mode, as they believe there are a number of flaws within it.

Marvel Rivals is making waves in the gaming community. (Image via NetEase Games)

One particular aspect that frustrates Marvel Rivals players is the lack of team-play. NetEase Gamers often criticize the game for failing to promote the very basic idea of a team-based hero shooter and push developer NetEase Games to learn from Overwatch 2. However, even the Blizzard game isn’t free from this problem and is in fact, in a much worse state.

Overwatch 2‘s troubles with Competitive mode

Just like any competitive game, Overwatch 2 has a unique ranking system. It’s a system designed for...

EA’s grand vision for Battlefield V was clear, deliver a gripping World War II experience while pushing for a more inclusive and diverse gaming landscape. Instead, it found itself on the battlefield of public opinion, fighting for relevance in a crowded holiday season.

Analysts were quick to raise the alarm, with Cowen warning that the game was lagging behind Call of Duty, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Assassin’s Creed. And just like that, what was meant to be EA’s holiday blockbuster turned into a lesson in market miscalculation.

A still from Battlefield V | Credits: EA

But beyond sales figures, Battlefield V also became an unexpected lightning rod for controversy. The inclusion of female soldiers in frontline combat triggered a heated debate over historical accuracy versus creative freedom. While EA stood its ground, the backlash was fierce.

Did this controversy contribute to the game’s underperformance, or was it simply...

The Battlefield series has always been one of the most environmentally interactive games in the entire gaming industry. The franchise introduces this element where players can destroy their surroundings and create a completely unique map for themselves and it is different each time.

Battlefield has never disappointed their fans with the destruction feature | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

It is speculated that the destructive element of the environment will prove more powerful in the upcoming Bf installment which is known as Battlefield 6. Let’s delve deeper into why too much of this unique feature is devastating to the game.

Battlefield 1 introduced the perfect amount of environmental destruction

Among the many features that make the Battlefield games unique and different from other Fps shooters, the destructive and dynamic environment takes the lead by a long shot. This entire concept was an absolute game-changer when it was first introduced in the game Battlefield:...

Electronic Arts’ Battlefield series and Activision’s Call of Duty franchise always had a bit of a rivalry between them. While Call of Duty is more focused on its story and characters, Battlefield prefers to emphasize the gameplay and multiplayer aspect of it. This strategy has more or less kept Call of Duty always ahead of Battlefield and increased the rival gap between them.

The Battlefield franchise has always been behind Call of Duty | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

EA tried to change a lot of features and mechanics in their Bf titles to go head-to-head with Call of Duty, but those haven’t been working out for a while now. With the release of Battlefield 6 on the verge, there might be a chance for EA to actually surpass Call of Duty if they decide to implement this one aspect from their previous games. Let’s find out what.

Battlefield’s...

Once upon a time, Battlefield was the king of large-scale warfare. Massive maps, destructible environments, and that one guy who always crashed the helicopter within five seconds of takeoff, Battlefield had a unique charm.

But then came Battlefield 2042, which was supposed to be the futuristic leap forward. Instead, it stumbled into an abyss of bugs, missing features, and players crying into their keyboards.

A still from Battlefield 2042 | Credits: EA

Let’s be honest, Battlefield 2042 didn’t just trip, it faceplanted, lost a couple of teeth, and somehow set its own pants on fire in the process. But even in the wreckage, there was one shining beacon of hope, Battlefield Portal.

A mode so innovative, it deserved a better game to exist within. And if Battlefield 6 wants to stand a chance against the Call of Duty juggernaut, it better double down on this masterpiece.

Battlefield Portal was the sandbox Fps we...

The New Year That Never Came, a drama about the Romanian revolution of 1989, written and directed by Bogdan Muresanu, won the Grand Prix, the top prize, at the 15th edition of the Luxembourg City Film Festival (LuxFilmFest) on Saturday.

“December 20, 1989. Romania is on the brink of revolution. The authorities are preparing New Year’s festivities as if nothing – or almost nothing – is happening, but the official façade begins to crack,” reads a synopsis for the film, which world premiered at Venice 2024. “Amid the fervor of the uprising, six lives will intersect over the course of an extraordinary day, which leads to the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu and his regime.”

The fest jury, led by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, also included Danish actress Trine Dyrholm (The Girl With the Needle, Poison), VFX expert Jeff Desom (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Austrian actress Valerie Pachner (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, A Hidden Life...

When Battlefield 5 was first released in 2018, it received mixed reviews from critics and gamers all over the world. In the summer of 2020, the game received its last update as Electronic Arts decided to focus on the development of the next game in the series, Battlefield 2042. Out of all the Battlefield games, it is hard to say if Battlefield 5 is among the best, but the game is quite special.

Battlefield 5 was one of the first games to make use of real-time ray tracing (Image via Dice)

Most modern games make use of real-time ray tracing and Dlss. These two features are quite common now, but Battlefield 5 was one of the first games to make use of them. So, the game played a key role in paving the way for other video game developers as back then, ray tracing wasn’t as common as it is now.

Battlefield 5 was one of the...

In some anime series where physical combat prowess means everything, the girls and women may end up totally sidelined, such as anime like Tokyo Revengers or Dragon Ball Z. In those anime, the girls tend to be non-warrior cast members who act as token love interests or even just plot devices, but not all action anime treat their female cast like that. Plenty of action anime make sure there are at least a few girls and women who can match the men on the battlefield, or even surpass them.

Those anime series admittedly favor male fighters over female ones, most of all in numbers, but the fact remains female fighters can hold their own in such anime universes. Plenty of female warriors in those franchises are stronger than a majority of the men, often because magic powers or weapons act as equalizers between the sexes. And even if female fighters...

PlayStation has confirmed the full lineup of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in March, including several exciting new additions to the service. While all PlayStation Plus members get access to an assortment of rotating monthly titles, the Game Catalog contains a larger long-term library available to Extra- and Premium-tier subscribers. None of these games are guaranteed to be permanently available, but they also shouldn't be out the door as soon as the month ends.

The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for March 18 were announced in a PlayStation Blogpost, which highlights UFC 5, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Captain Tsubasa: Rise of Champions as several standouts. The other Game Catalog additions for both tiers are Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy, Arcade Paradise, Bang-On Balls: Chronicles, You Suck at Parking, and Syberia - The World Before. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium members gain access to several Armored...

Just when you thought it was safe to put down your controller, Treyarch has decided to tease what might be the most anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies map yet. The developer dropped a cryptic image yesterday that sent players into a frenzy faster than a horde of sprinters on round 30.

Mansion hunting, Zombies style. | Image Credit: Activision

The teaser shows what appears to be Edward Richtofen’s mansion from Liberty Falls, now looking like it hosted the world’s most destructive house party. Vehicles are overturned, windows are shattered, and there’s fire everywhere.

But it’s not just what we’re seeing that has players excited—it’s what we won’t be seeing when the map drops. And this particular absence might just help a lot of high-round players sleep better at night.

Treyarch confirms a fan-favorite location minus the multi-headed terrors

The Mansion map (likely...

More leaks have surfaced, showcasing the Battlefield 6playtest, and while fans are thrilled to see destructible environments, they are concerned that another disastrous launch could be imminent. It is no secret that the release of Battlefield 2042 was a bit of a mess and faced heavy criticism for "misleading" marketing tactics. With those memories in mind, fans are worried that the devs will see such positive feedback on the leaks and end up throwing the title into the ether prior to fully polishing it.

A recent Reddit post from user Caledor152 shares the leaked footage from Battlefield 6, which features a player destroying buildings using their weapon. Destructible environments have been praised in previous Battlefield titles, as players can thrash a building with a camper inside and force them down to their level. While the thread follows that positive sentiment, others are concerned that this will end up forcing another launch before Battlefield 6 is fully ready.

It’s not surprising that Call of Duty: Warzone is in a state of ruin right now, and with leaks of the new Warzone to be released in 2026, things are looking not that great for Activision. Although there have been speculations of the new Warzone title releasing with a brand new engine, another report suggests that Warzone 3 might be cancelled.

The future of Call of Duty looks kinda grim right now | Image Credits: Activision

These speculations concur that Warzone 3’s cancellation is dependent on one crucial aspect, and that is if Verdansk fails to retain the original player base of Call of Duty. Let’s delve deeper into the topic and find out more about these rumors.

Verdansk might resurrect Call of Duty: Warzone back to its glory Leaks suggest that Warzone 3 will be canceled if Verdansk fails | Image Credits: Activision

Call of Duty has been in a crucial state for a while now,...

With a popular web novel on the internet and two anime seasons to its name, Solo Levelinghas fans hungry for more. In between episodes of the current anime season, enthusiastic Solo Leveling fans searching for manga and anime adventures that scratch the same itch have plenty of options. Solo Leveling-style manga adventures involve video game combat systems, fighting monsters, and overpowered heroes.

Combinations of these elements often form deeply compelling narratives, even if it's unbelievable and gratuitous to see heroes like Jin-woo Sung slaughter scores of fantasy monsters as viewers cheer them on. Manga similar to Solo Leveling tend to feature the same gratuitous, sometimes surprisingly deep, and always highly entertaining narratives. As a bonus, these manga also vary in their tone, from action romps to grim dark adventures where the hero must fight inner monsters as well as dragons or goblins.

Gantz is Solo Leveling With a Sci-Fi...

The heat from the Marvel Rivals release isn’t even out yet and NetEase Games has delivered another thrilling 5v5 hero shooter: FragPunk. Since its release on March 7th, the gameplay has been generally well-received. The game offers a refreshing experience that breaks traditional battle rules.

The game has created a buzz in the community. | Image Credit: Bad Guitar Studio

However, despite the game’s engaging mechanics, creative features, and increasing player count, there’s one glaring issue that is starting to bug many players: the overwhelming number of microtransactions. From the moment you start a game, players are confronted with them, leaving them frustrated.

FragPunk: A promising hero shooter with a major flaw

From its release, the game has been praised by the players for its engaging gameplay and the innovative Shard Card system. However, it’s hard to ignore the sheer number of monetization methods. If we count...

Here we go again. The first Battlefield Labs playtest for the next entry in EA’s shooter franchise kicked off on March 7th, and surprise, surprise—footage leaked faster than you can say “tactical sprint.” Within minutes, gameplay videos from the modern-day setting were spreading across Reddit, Twitter, and every gaming forum in between.

Battlefield Labs: Where hype goes to get weaponized. | Image Credit: EA

And just like clockwork, the hype train left the station. Players are already praising the return to a Battlefield 3/4-style setting, the enhanced destruction, and the clean Ui. The comments sections are filling with excitement about the Abbasid map and the return to class-based gameplay.

But amid this frenzy, a vocal group of veteran Battlefield players is waving red flags so big they could cover the entire map. They’ve seen this movie before, and they know exactly how it ends—with disappointment, patches, and...

Battlefield and Call of Duty forever had a rivalry between them. Their rivalry has been a sort of motivation for both the games’ developers to pump out something new and exciting every year. Although Battlefield never surpassed Call of Duty, that doesn’t mean EA did not even try.

Battlefield Hardline was more about city-wide scenarios of crime | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

There was one sequel that EA planned on releasing in response to Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, but that sequel was eventually shelved due to America’s prevailing political conditions. Of course, the game we are talking about is Battlefield Hardline 2. Let’s delve deeper into why the game was canceled.

Battlefield Hardline 2 canceled because of a 2014 shooting The game features a police versus robbers kind of scenario | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

Battlefield Hardline is one of the spin-off installments in the Bf series. The game...

Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2 have found a civil way to coexist with each other. Both games have found their niche despite being quite similar, and things are going smoothly for them.

Black Ops 6’s multiplayer fails to live up to expectations. Image Credit: Activision

However, after looking at the leaks from the upcoming Battlefield game, it seems like Call of Duty might be pushed out of the picture since the latter is already faltering in a lot of places and players do not have any other military shooters to go to.

Call of Duty’s reign over multiplayer military shooters might be coming to an end Battlefield’s reentry into the military shooter space might push Call of Duty out. Image Credit: Activision

Call of Duty’s multiplayer has been a fan favorite for a very long time now, but in the recent past it has been faltering. Players are...

Let’s be honest here, Battlefield 5 wasn’t one of the best entries in the franchise. However, it brought a number of new and unique features that we’d never seen before in Battlefield games. Its maps were gorgeous, combat mechanics were refined, and there were tons of customization options.

Battlefield 5 took the Fps franchise in a new direction. (Image via EA)

With Battlefield 5, EA was experimenting with a number of new ideas as it wanted to elevate the franchise and allow players to be whoever they wanted. For this, EA decided to include women in the Second World War Fps title, but it ended up backfiring so terribly that it divided the community.

Battlefield 5 director explains the decision to include women Battlefield 5 wanted to represent the realities of World War 2. (Image via EA)

When Battlefield 5 hit the shelves back in 2018, the focus of all complaints was the so-called...

David McCallum wasn’t just a TV legend; he had real-life spy thriller moments of his own. Long before NCIS, he crossed into East Germany, right behind the Iron Curtain, just to prep for a role.

David McCallum in NCIS | Credits: CBS

While most actors stick to script readings and table work, McCallum went full method, soaking in the Cold War tension firsthand.

Before NCIS and Illya Kuryakin, David McCallum faced Colditz’s real-life history David McCallum in NCIS | Credits: CBS

Before NCIS and his legendary run as Illya Kuryakin in The Man from Uncle, David McCallum went behind the Iron Curtain for Colditz. The WWII drama, based on real Allied prisoners’ attempts to escape a German fortress, was a hit in the early ’70s.

But for McCallum, it was more than just a role. He actually visited Colditz Castle when it was deep in East Germany. He said in an interview,...

There’s no denying the fact that Battlefield 2042 was one of the biggest disappointments in the franchise. However, it brings gamers those classic “Battlefield moments” in one way or the other. Dice featured the legendary iconic Rendezook play in the game’s cinematic trailer.

The Battlefield franchise revolutionized the Fps genre. (Image via EA)

However, it’s time for EA and Dice to up their game. The community has created another legendary play in Battlefield: Hardline, and it’s going to be a real shame if it doesn’t get an official feature in the upcoming Battlefield 6 trailer.

Battlefield fans continue to push crazy plays Hardline is considered to be one of the best entries in the franchise. (Image via EA)

One of the best parts about the Battlefield franchise is that it gives gamers the right tools to create epic and memorable moments. Seriously, these player-created plays influence thousands...

Both Marvel Rivals and Valorant stand out in being some of the most popular hero PvP ‘shooters’ out there. While Marvel Rivals focuses on the Marvel IP for its playable roster, Valorant follows both an original story and cast.

That’s not to say that neither game share some similarities though, and a recent addition to Valorant has not sat well with its player base, with many criticizing Riot Games for their half baked efforts.

Valorant’s new Agent has been somewhat controversial Valorant unveils Waylay as its controversial new agent | Image Credit: Riot Games

Valorant recently unveiled a new agent, named Waylay in a brand new trailer. However, fans haven’t exactly been thrilled with the reveal, with many calling her underwhelming and a mish mash of existing Agents.

One could say that Riot Games is officially running out of ideas, and Waylay is essentially a combination of Jett,...

When Marvel Rivals burst onto the scene, it didn’t just bring superheroes—it brought a whole new level of “pow” to the superhero shooter genre. And while NetEase’s latest hit has been turning heads, there’s one particular hero that’s been driving players up the wall.

When your sniper rifle sounds scarier than your ultimate ability. | Image Credit: NetEase Games

Black Widow might not top the pick charts in competitive play, but anyone who’s faced a skilled sniper knows she can be more irritating than a Black Panther in your team’s backline. The recent Season 1.5 update just cranked her annoyance factor up to 11, nearly doubling her magazine size and making her ultimate ability more threatening than before.

But here’s the kicker—this hyper-realistic, keyboard-smashing frustration might have its roots in a very different “battlefield.” Literally.

From Battlefield trenches to Marvel Rivals mayhem

When it...

Electronic Arts’ Battlefield series has produced more than 10 main games for their franchise since their first release back in 2009. This Fps shooter developed by Dice has captivated fans of the genre with its large-scale battle arena where players are literally at war with one another.

Battlefield will return with an identity of their own | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

Although the series gave us some pretty good Bf games like Battlefield 4, their last installment to the franchise, Battlefield 2042, was a diabolical failure, to say the least. After this setback, Dice is now going back to their original roots to give a consistent experience to their players with their upcoming game Battlefield 6.

EA will return to their roots for their upcoming Battlefield game The franchise always followed the footsteps of Call of Duty | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

The Battlefield franchise has forever been under the shadows of Activision’s Call of Duty,...

Electronic Arts’ Battlefield series and Activision’s Call of Duty franchise have always been rivals to the point that the games almost mirror each other now. Although Bf and CoD have completely different mechanics and gameplay styles, Bf has always been compared to Call of Duty as long as we can remember, with many dismissing it as a lesser alternative to Activision’s series.

The upcoming Battlefield game release dates have been announced | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

With the new Battlefield game being announced, the head of their development company reveals that they are not keen on defeating Call of Duty and want to have an identity of their own. Let’s delve deeper into what it means.

Battlefield is going back to its core gameplay elements The head of Respawn Entertainment wants to focus on their core mechanics | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

Although Battlefield has always been compared to Call of Duty,...

The last release in EA’s Battlefield franchise was Battlefield 2042. The game is solely a multiplayer experience, something we hadn’t seen in the franchise before. EA’s top executives had high hopes for the game. However, upon release, it became clear that the title needed more time in the oven.

The next Battlefield is EA’s bid to regain prominence in the Fps genre. (Image via EA)

At launch, the Dice game was bashed by players and critics left and right. Players couldn’t understand why Dice ditched some of the core aspects of the Battlefield franchise in favor of chasing industry trends. Worst of all, the game was filled with server issues, bugs, glitches, missing features, and much more.

Many in the community regard 2042 as a flop. However, the guy EA has put in charge of the future of the franchise still appreciates the game.

Battlefield 2042 wasn’t...

Sean Murray has worked with some serious talent on NCIS, but when it comes to his top three favorite guest stars, he totally swerved past the obvious picks. No Jamie Lee Curtis. No Zac Efron. Instead, he gave a shout out to actors who didn’t just crush their roles but left a lasting mark on him personally. And with NCIS running for two freaking decades, that’s saying something.

Sean Murray in NCIS | Credits: CBS

So, who made the cut? Let’s just say, his choices are as underrated as they are brilliant. Buck up, because you’re in for a surprise.

Sean Murray names his 3 favorite NCIS guest stars and they’re not who you’d expect Zac Efron in The Iron Claw (2023) | Credits: House Productions

Sean Murray’s seen countless guest stars come and go on NCIS. But when asked about his favorites, Jamie Lee Curtis and...

Call of Duty and Battlefield games bring some of the best gun gameplay to the gaming industry. While Call of Duty is heavily inclined towards its campaign and story, Bf is literally a large-scale battle arena with players going for each other’s throats. The Bf franchise features a lot of heavy-hitting titles but one game from the series takes the lead in providing the best experience and that is Battlefield 4.

Battlefield 4 was the second best-selling game back when it was released | Image Credits: Electronic Arts

The title was crafted by a former Call of Duty writer and although there is lively competition between both the production houses of the games, this legendary narrative designer does not see the rivalry at all. Let’s delve deeper and find out who he is.

Battlefield 4 was co-written by former Cod writer The game was co-written by former Cod writer | Image Credits: Electronic...

Polaris drops players into a world where rebellion and resistance offer the sole hope for a planet oppressed by an authoritarian power. This sci-fi cooperative extraction shooter presents players as Skylancers—skilled warriors fighting against overwhelming control through intense battles.

The game distinguishes itself through dynamic environmental interactions where every battlefield becomes a zone of tactical destruction. Players can strategically demolish structures, create new pathways, and transform the landscape during combat.

The game explores resistance themes through an action-oriented gameplay experience. Mission objectives involve targeting critical enemy locations and executing strategic extractions from dangerous territories.

While the environmental destruction mechanic introduces strategic unpredictability, the narrative remains minimal. The game prioritizes high-energy combat and player agency over detailed storytelling, delivering a streamlined experience focused on moment-to-moment action and tactical gameplay.

The Mechanics of Chaos: Fast-Paced Combat and Environmental Destruction in Polaris

Polaris delivers a high-energy experience blending intense combat with a fully destructible environment.

We’ve had so many different Call of Duty titles throughout the decades, but the majority of the community believes that Black Ops 2 is the best one. The game debuted all the way back in 2012 and took a different approach compared to the rest of the shooter franchise.

Black Ops 2 redefined the Activision franchise. (Image via Microsoft)

What helped Black Ops 2 achieve success was its branching storylines, futuristic setting, and multiplayer mechanics. However, the game’s biggest achievement was coming up with a particular gameplay element that was based on Israel’s warfare strategy against Syria.

Black Ops 2 was inspired by Israel’s warfare tactics Black Ops 2 used modern warfare strategies to bring immersion. (Image via Microsoft)

Right before the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Foreign Policy interviewed the game’s consultant, Peter Singer, where he opened up about the upcoming project, how Activision was planning to tackle various challenges,...

The idea behind Battlefield Hardline was cool, but it wasn’t well received. The franchise’s pure military origins were abandoned in favor of a more “cops and robbers”– inspired version of the essential gameplay that fans have come to love.

Battlefield Hardline was released on March 17, 2015. | Credit: Visceral Games.

But because of the fierce competition in the first-person shooter genre at the time, the public wasn’t prepared for it, and the game stalled. Battlefield Hardline is largely remembered today as an anomaly, a footnote in the series but little more. However, now EA needs to bring it back once again to counter Call of Duty’s Black Ops series.

There is a “legion of community members” who liked Battlefield Hardline Battlefield Hardline wasn’t well-received as a whole. | Credit: Visceral Games.

Battlefield Hardline was based on the cops and robbers dynamic, in contrast to other games in the...

The Battlefield franchise has recently presented EA with its fair share of difficulties. Every major Bf game released in the past ten or so years, with the exception of Battlefield 1, seems to have had its share of problems. No entry has made this more evident than Battlefield 2042 in 2021, which undoubtedly contributed to the alienation of the majority of the fan base and caused them to lose sight of the series’ former glory.

Battlefield 2042 was the biggest failure for the franchise. | Credit: Electronic Arts.

Similar way, EA has also fallen short of Actvision’s Call of Duty, which was once considered to be a mouth-watering battle. And with the cancelation of several Bf titles along with Bf 2042‘s utter failure, that battle doesn’t seem to be reviving itself. That is why EA needs to bring back its another franchise which has the potential to go toe-to-toe against Call of Duty.

Since 2021, fans have not been rewarded with a new Battlefield game. The primary game gap is getting to be the longest in the franchise’s history, as more than three years have gone by since the controversial Battlefield 2042 launch. But that’s probably for a good cause.

Battlefield is one of the greatest gaming franchises of all time. | Credit: Electronic Arts.

The majority of reviews for this game were unfavorable because many people thought it was a “step back” for the franchise. Now that thorough playtests are beginning, EA appears committed to making amends with Battlefield 2025. Despite being a huge franchise in the gaming world, this series never shed some light on the silver screens, but that might become a reality in the near future.

There are possibilities of a Battlefield movie EA should make a movie on Battlefield 4. | Credit: Electronic Arts.

In an interview with IGN, Head of...

Battlefield Mobile, the free-to-play mobile version of Industrial Toys’ multiplayer shooter, was eventually shut down in January 2023. After beta testing the game in a few locations in November 2022, it was abandoned. The announcement was included in EA’s Q3 2023 financial results, along with the news that Star Wars: Jedi Survivor would be delayed and Apex Legends Mobile would be canceled.

Battlefield Mobile was canceled in 2023. | Credit: Electronic Arts.

Like Apex Legends Mobile, Battlefield Mobile was designed to run separately from its console and PC counterparts, meaning it would not support cross-play or cross-progression. It would also come with unique cosmetics, battle pass seasons, and rewards. However, the money-minded mentality of jagging cash from the fans through the microtransactions actually made the game a disaster.

Battlefield Mobile never did proper justice to its franchise This game was heavily reliant on microtransactions. | Credit: Electronic Arts.

Though it was criticized for feeling like...

Battlefield 3’s legendary air combat mission was meant to be a lot more interactive, as per recent reports. Fans may remember this iconic sequence from the game back when it was released, which wowed a lot of players with its scope and grandeur.

The sequence is truly legendary, and can be attributed as being one of the best military sequences in modern video game history, and its cut content makes it feel all the more as a missed opportunity.

Battlefield 3 sacrificed free flying in favor of a cinematic moment The free fly sequence was meant to be a lot more interactive | Image Credit: Dice

As detailed within an X thread, David Goldfarb – the game designer for Electronic Arts’ Battlefield 3 commented on the rather cinematic nature of the free fly mission. In reality, the mission was meant to be a lot more interactive in nature.

We did want to make this mission free fly initially,...

Dice was always known for pushing the boundaries of high-fidelity graphics and cutting-edge technology. But all of that changed when they started working on Battlefield 4. Not only did they create an entirely new engine for the game, but they also had a realization that would shift their entire approach.

BF4 is considered the best title in the franchise. | Image Credit: Dice

The big realization? It wasn’t about using the newest consoles or cranking up the polygon count, it was about something far more important: the player experience. This revelation transformed the development and turned the game’s focus on creating memorable gameplay moments rather than just tech.

Dice shifted focus on technology to experience in Battlefield 4

As development on Battlefield 4 kicked off, Dice had to make a crucial decision. The studio decided to upgrade its engine to Frostbite 3 and tailored it to deliver an even more refined experience for...

Battlefield 4 was one of the most iconic games in this popular franchise. It also became one of the fastest-selling games after its release in 2013, but it also had its fair share of problems due to the brand-new Frostbite 3 engine used at that time. Before BF4, this particular game engine was never used.

Battlefield 4 was released on October 29, 2013. | Credit: Dice

But the developers at that time at Dice took the risk of implementing this unsteady gaming engine into their newest title and fortunately, it turned out in their favor. It had initial hiccups, but those were fixed by several patches, and after that Dice never had to look back. But it’s pretty commendable how big that risk was.

Battlefield 4 was the first ever game to try out the Frostbite 3 Engine Battlefield 4 was made on a completely new and untested engine. | Credit: Dice.

Frostbite is visually stunning, and one of this...

Remember when Overwatch 2 was supposed to be the next big thing in hero shooters? Well, two months into 2025, and NetEase’s Marvel Rivals isn’t just eating Blizzard’s lunch—it’s raiding the whole damn kitchen. With a whopping 33 heroes at launch and player numbers that would make even Tony Stark’s ego look modest, this newcomer means business.

Move over, Blizzard—there’s a new sheriff in town. | Image Credit: NetEase Games

The numbers tell quite a story: while Overwatch 2‘s Steam player count has nose-dived by nearly 40% since December, Marvel Rivals is busy breaking records left and right. We’re talking 640K+ concurrent PC players at its peak—enough to populate a small country of superhero enthusiasts. But it’s not just about the numbers; it’s about what’s cooking behind the scenes.

And if game director Thaddeus Sasser’s previous hints are anything to go by,...

Fresh off shooting Trigger Warning in the U.S., starring Jessica Alba, Indonesian filmmaker Mouly Surya quickly launched into completing her fifth feature film, independence epic This City is a Battlefield, which stars Chicco Jerikho, Ariel Tatum and Jerome Kurnia.

This City is a Battlefield will serve as the closing film for the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) on the evening of February 8.

The prolific writer-director has also finished shooting her next film, Tukar Takdir, based on an anthology of short stories.

This City is a Battlefield was adapted off a 1952 novel titled “A Road with No End” by Mochtar Lubis, which had been sitting on Surya’s bookshelf untouched for a while.

“I happened to read it by chance,” said Surya. “I had just read a few pages of it, I could not forget the images that it brought to my mind. The prose is written in such a...

It is quite an interesting choice for the largest film festival in the Netherlands to close with a film that explicitly denounces the violence of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia, but one can always expect interesting choices from the International Film Festival Rotterdam. This year’s closing film, Mouly Surya’s “This City Is a Battlefield,” takes place in Jakarta in 1946 as Nationalist leaders have declared independence but the city remains under Dutch control, with tensions escalating to bloody, violent clashes.

Speaking with Variety ahead of the festival gala, Surya says she doesn’t think “kids learn about Indonesia at schools in the Netherlands” but she’s been surprised at the conversations she’s had since arriving in Rotterdam. “There are different versions of history depending on who is telling it. I’ve been meeting people who have connections to that part of the country’s history, whose grandparents were in...

Whenever we talk about first-person shooters, we can never go past Call of Duty, because arguably this franchise is one of the greatest in this genre. From simplified mechanics and a breathtaking storyline to outstanding realism and an expansive campaign experience along with multiplayer fun, this series has everything.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released in 2007. | Credit: Activision.

There’s no doubt that the Og Modern Warfare series (2007-2011) is regarded as the best gaming series not only in the CoD history but also in the entire gaming fraternity as well. There were efforts from Activision to reach those heights with another Modern Warfare trilogy starting from 2019 to 2023, but it was impossible to touch that legacy. However, there’s always an evergreen question, “Is the latest Mw series a remake or a reboot of the Og series?” The Infinity Ward devs have the answer.

Call of Duty: Modern...

EA and Respawn just took the Apex Legends community by storm when they revealed that big changes are coming, and it may be Apex Legends 2.0. It seems like Ubisoft is also joining the trend because there are new leaks saying that Rainbow Six Siege is about to also get a 2.0 update titled Rainbow Six Siege X.

Overwatch 2, CS2, and now Apex 2.0 and Siege X? | Image Credit: Respawn Entertainment

While there’s no official release date, multiple reports suggest Ubisoft is planning a Counter-Strike 2-style overhaul rather than a full-fledged sequel. With the game nearing its 10th anniversary we are very due for an upgrade so let’s see what the developers are cooking up. Will we get a new game engine, graphical improvements, free to play?

Rainbow Six Siege X may be the future for our favorite esport What kind of changes can we expect? | Image Credit: Ubisoft

Since its 2015 release,...