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"I want to gouge my eyes out" — Battlefield 6 players slam Challenges gating weapon and gadget unlocks behind "atrocious" objectives, and I'm with them

Battlefield 6's Challenge assignments have drawn the ire of fans, as they're either too difficult to complete or can't be finished due to bugs.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 review – operatic, ear-shattering all-encompassing warfare

In contrast to the blast-em-ups this franchise drops players into a vast and vividly realised military offensive and the latest instalment is a brilliant return to form

The Guardian - UK

Battlefield 6 players hit by EA App outage — Respawn CEO tells fans to just use Steam

Battlefield 6’s launch hit a snag when the EA App locked out PC players for hours. Respawn CEO Vince Zampella publicly criticized the launcher, telling players to refund their copies and buy the game on Steam instead, as EA scrambled to fix the issue and offer compensation.

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Battlefield 6 explodes with 750K Steam players at launch, and I'm not surprised — "I need to take a moment to say congrats," says head dev

Battlefield 6 is finally here, and to the surprise of nobody, it's skyrocketing up the Steam charts and is undoubtedly going to be one of 2025's biggest games.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 vs Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Which is better? Fans of each FPS titan share their thoughts

Both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 are poised to be some of 2025's biggest games when they come out this fall. But which one is actually better? Here are our thoughts.

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 review and Metacritic score roundup — does what could be the biggest FPS of the year live up to everyone's sky-high expectations?

Reviews and scores for Battlefield 6 have gone live ahead of its imminent launch. Here's a roundup of what everyone's saying about EA's huge new FPS.

Windows Central

It's a great year for Battlefield 6 multiplayer, but the campaign's a misfire

If BF6 is 2025's CoD-killer, it won't be because of the singleplayer.

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What You Need To Know Ahead of Electronic Arts' Earnings Release

Electronic Arts is scheduled to report its second-quarter results later this month, and analysts expect a double-digit earnings decrease.

Barchart

Two 'The Sims' Games Are Heading to Mobile, But There's a Catch

Electronic Arts is bringing two games from The Sims franchise to the mobile platform, but there's a catch that fans should know.

Player One

Jim Cramer Bullish On 'GTA 6' Maker: Only 'Pure Play' Gaming Company Left After EA Deal

Fans of one of the most well-known video game franchises of all time may be happy to learn that CNBC host Jim Cramer is bullish on the publicly traded company behind it.

Benzinga

Battlefield 6 is sticking to its guns on this controversial feature for launch — devs say data supports it, but players argue bad UI is to blame (and I agree)

Based on data from Battlefield 6's Open Beta, the devs say Open Weapons playlists are more popular, and will be the game's primary focus. Fans argue Closed Weapons weren't fairly tested, however.

Windows Central

What to Stream: Documentaries on John Candy and Victoria Beckham, Battlefield 6 and 'Family Guy'

Documentaries on comedian John Candy and pop artist-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham as well as a “Family Guy” Halloween special are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

The Independent UK

New Xbox games releasing October 6-12: Battlefield 6 is here — and the spooky season continues with this new horror game

Here are all the new games launching on the Xbox Store this week, including Electronic Arts' Battlefield 6.

Windows Central

The Battlefield 6 release date and launch times are upon us, and I'm dying to play — here's exactly when it comes out in your region

At long last, the long-awaited Battlefield 6 is finally coming out soon — and thanks to an official reveal from EA, we now know its exact release dates and launch times.

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EA's $55 billion acquisition is the biggest leveraged buyout in private equity history. Here's why it has everyone terrified

Private equity and PIF investment aren't a reassuring pair.

Barchart

EA Is Going Private in the Largest Buyout Ever, But This 1 Other Video Game Stock Is Still a Screaming Buy

Electronic Arts is going private in a record $55 billion buyout by the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity, shifting investor focus to Take-Two, which recently hit an all-time high.

The Conversation

What Saudi Arabia’s role in the Electronic Arts buyout tells us about image, power and ‘game-washing’

Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA), one of the biggest video game companies in the world behind games such as The Sims and Battlefield, has been sold to a consortium of buyers for US$55 billion (about A$83 billion). It is potentially the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity firms. Not…

The Guardian - UK

Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not

In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally

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International Business Times UK

From Trump Tower to EA Tower: Kushner's Plan to Dominate Video Games

Electronic Arts is set for a record $55bn buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparking scrutiny over foreign influence in gaming.

Euronews

How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

Windows Central

EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay

Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.

The Independent UK

How Electronic Arts' $52.5 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired for a staggering $52.5 billion

International Business Times

Electronic Arts To Be Bought By Saudi-led Consortium For $55 Bn

Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

The Independent UK

Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner leads $55B Saudi-backed buyout of EA Sports

The deal, led by Ivanka Trump’s husband Jared Kushner, is set to make shareholders $210 per individual share in the biggest leveraged buyout on record

Benzinga

GameStop (GME) Stock Is Trending Monday: What's Going On?

GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) shares are trading higher Monday morning, continuing a strong rally that has seen the stock gain nearly 20% over the past month. The broader video game sector is seeing strength Monday after Electronic Arts announced it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal.

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