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Battlefield Studios Hit with Layoffs
Despite Battlefield 6's record-breaking release last year, EA has reportedly laid off an unknown number of individuals across Battlefield Studios.
from GameRant (Written by Kyle Knight) | March 9, 2026
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Battlefield 6 Studios Hit With Layoffs Despite Record-Breaking Launch Numbers
EA has reportedly laid off an unconfirmed number of Battlefield 6 staff from multiple studios as part of a "realignment" across the franchise.
from TheGamer (Written by Joshua Robertson) | March 9, 2026
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Pokémon Winds & Waves Release Month Splits Gamers, Some Of Us Can't Wait
Pokémon Winds and Waves are releasing WHEN?
from Screen Rant | March 9, 2026
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GTA 6 Source Code Stolen, Claims Jailed Rockstar Hacker
GTA 6's worst leak may not be behind Rockstar.
from Screen Rant | March 9, 2026
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'We’re Long On Gaming' Microsoft CEO Has Good News Regarding Xbox's Future
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promises that Microsoft is in it for the long run with Xbox, suggesting that fans might be able to rest easy, for now.
from GameRant (Written by Filip Galekovic) | March 9, 2026
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Pokopia Reminds Switch 2 Owners They Have Mouse Controls, And You Really Should Be Using Them
Pokemon Pokopia is compatible with the Switch 2's mouse controls, and using them makes a lot of the game's time-consuming tasks a lot easier.
from TheGamer (Written by Josh Coulson) | March 9, 2026
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Surprise Update Praised By Gamers
The collection of Halo games recently got a huge update.
from Screen Rant | March 9, 2026
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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Release Date Set for July | TechRaptor
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu now has a release date, so get ready to descend into some Lovecraftian madness with your friends.
from TechRaptor | March 9, 2026
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Free Xbox Game Pass Leaves Gamer Floored: "I Can't Go Back"
Xbox Game Pass may be a divisive concept, but it's tough to argue that there isn't a ton of fun to be had with the subscription service.
from Screen Rant | March 9, 2026
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Yakuza Creator's Nagoshi Studio Becomes Latest to Lose NetEase Funding | TechRaptor
NetEase has dropped yet another studio from its funding portfolio, with Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi finding himself in the crosshairs this time.
from TechRaptor | March 9, 2026
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