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BigTech Companies

Maxis Reassures Fans After EA’s $55 Billion Acquisition

Following EA's acquisition by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's PIF, the studio behind *The Sims* has reassured its community that…

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BigTech Companies

Sims Streamers Are Breaking Up With EA, But It’s Complicated

Prominent Sims 4 creators are leaving the EA Creator Network due to ethical concerns over EA's acquisition by a consortium…

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AI & Tech

EA’s AI Game Development Plan Backfires Spectacularly

The video game industry is rapidly adopting generative AI to increase productivity and cut costs, with 87% of developers using…

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BigTech Companies

The Sims Mobile Shuts Down in 2026

The Sims Mobile will be permanently shut down in early 2026, with servers going offline on January 20, 2026, and…

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Business

EA Nearing Historic $50 Billion Leveraged Buyout with Silver Lake and Saudi PIF

Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s most powerful video game publishers, is reportedly poised to be acquired in a…

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BigTech Companies

EA Delays Sims 5 to Safeguard Player Investments

EA has delayed The Sims 5 to prioritize The Sims 4, focusing on evolving the existing ecosystem rather than resetting…

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Culture

Karlach’s Voice Actor Swaps Fire for Water as a Shapeshifter

Samantha Béart, known for voicing Karlach in "Baldur’s Gate 3", takes on a new role as One, a shapeshifting aquatic…

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Entertainment

Capcom Spotlight: Deep Dive into Resident Evil 9, Monster Hunter Wilds & Pragmata

Capcom's June 26 Spotlight event will feature 40 minutes of reveals, including updates on Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and the…

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BigTech Companies

Beat Saber Drops PlayStation VR Support

Beat Saber will phase out support for PlayStation VR, ending new content and multiplayer features for PS4/PS5 players by 2026.…

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BigTech Companies

Sony Assures Marathon Won’t Repeat Concord’s Mistakes

Sony has refined its approach to avoid repeating Concord's failures with Marathon, implementing stricter validation processes and continuous reassessment of…

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