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The Hollywood Reporter reports that a Battlefield movie is in development, with Michael B. Jordan attached to produce and potentially star, and Christopher McQuarrie set to write and direct. The project is currently being pitched to major studios including Apple and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Paramount Pictures has set a June 30, 2028 release date for the upcoming Call of Duty movie, based on the long-running franchise from Activision. With Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan attached to write, the adaptation aims to bring the global war-driven series to the big screen.
Rockstar Games confirms a new data breach involving third-party systems, as hacker group ShinyHunters issues a ransom demand. Here’s what we know about the breach, its potential impact, and how it compares to previous GTA VI leaks.
Nintendo is rumored to be developing a new Star Fox game and a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for a potential 2026 release on the Switch 2. Reports suggest a new Star Fox reveal could happen soon, while Ocarina of Time may arrive as a major holiday title.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026. Updated pricing reflects ongoing economic pressures, with the standard PS5 now starting at $649.99 in the U.S..
Microsoft has confirmed that its Copilot AI assistant will arrive on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2026. Announced during Game Developers Conference 2026, the feature will allow players to ask in-game questions, get game recommendations, and access account information directly from their console.
Back in 2014, Titanfall from Respawn Entertainment redefined first-person shooters with fast-paced pilot mobility, vertical maps, and massive customizable Titans. This innovative FPS set a new standard for multiplayer gameplay, blending fluid movement, strategic combat, and mech battles. Read our full Titanfall retrospective to explore how Respawn pushed the FPS genre forward and left a lasting legacy in gaming.
At GDC 2026, Microsoft revealed new details about Project Helix, the codename for its next-generation Xbox platform focused on AI-driven graphics, unified gaming across devices, and the future of the Xbox ecosystem.
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield Studios including DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive as part of an internal realignment. The restructuring comes as EA continues development on Battlefield 6’s live-service roadmap while navigating player feedback and shifting industry pressures.
Microsoft has officially revealed the codename for its next-generation Xbox console: Project Helix. Ahead of GDC 2026, new details surrounding AMD’s Magnus APU, RDNA5 architecture, and massive rumored performance gains are beginning to surface pointing to a hybrid console designed to bridge the gap between traditional gaming systems and PCs.
