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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How much is Battlefield 6 going to cost?
Image via EA. There has been a lot going on regarding Battlefield 6. Players are getting scammed with the promise of fake playtest, in-game character classes getting leaked, maps are getting disclosed in leaked Battlefield Lab gameplay footage, and many more. Even the community was already aware of the game's existence even before it was actually released and all thanks to the credible leakers and insiders. Now, another rumor has surrounded the internet which claims Battlefield 6 might be priced higher than usual. But is that really the case? Let's find out. EA slams all the Battlefield 6 cost rumors Some recent rumors have claimed that Battlefield 6 is going to cost more than the usual price point of general AAA titles. These rumors also got a solid base because of the current industry trends, where game publishers are leaning towards increasing the prices of their titles. AAA games have historically been stranding around the $60 price point. But after the pandemic hit the market in 2020, that price point saw a leap to around $70. Now recently, developers and publishers are thinking about another price hike. However, that's not going to happen in the case of Battlefield 6. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Instant Payment for Used Cars Cars24 - Sell Your Car Sell Now Undo In the recently held Q1 2025 earnings call of EA, CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed that Battlefield 6 is not going to cross the current $70 standard price point. This also debunks all the rumors circling around BF6's increased price of $80. Wilson went further by stating that the company will continue to look at opportunities to deliver great value to its players through 'various pricing schemes over the course of time, but no dramatic changes [are] planned yet.' However, major gaming houses like Nintendo didn't follow this step as Mario Kart World was recently released with a price tag of $80. Not only Nintendo, Microsoft has also confirmed that upcoming Xbox games are going to be priced at $80 as well, like The Outer Worlds 2. So, it's really good to see EA not following the current market trends and allowing the players to grasp more opportunities. However, the potential price point of Battlefield 6 is still going to disappoint a lot of fans as it's not going to be priced under $60 at least, which was the general price slab for AAA games before 2020. Read More: What lies ahead of Battlefield 6 if it sticks to modern-gen consoles only? Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Jailed, former Latin teacher who 'blamed' teenage girl he sexually assaulted
A former Latin teacher who admitted to the repeated abuse of a pupil over 40 years ago has been jailed for almost four years. Andrew Wilson preyed on the teenage girl in the early 1980s which often had her in tears. The now 78-year-old a was a teacher at the time at a secondary school in Angus as well as the leader of the school's hillwalking club. He had been locked up for three years in 2021 for the serial abuse of three schoolboys. It was media reports of that case which led this latest victim to go to police and report her ordeal from 40 years ago. Wilson was yesterday sentenced to three years and nine months at the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier pleaded guilty to the repeated indecent assault of the then girl between 1981 and 1984. Lady Drummond said the Wilson had 'manipulated' the victim in a crime involving 'a high level of grooming'. The youngster was said to have had a troubled home-life at the time. Prosecutor Adrian Stalker said: 'Wilson took advantage of the girl's vulnerability and his position as a teacher.' He first struck after returning from a trip to Aviemore with the hillwalking club. The girl had also been a member. He dropped off other pupils and then asked her into his home claiming he was tired. Wilson made her dinner and gave her three glasses of wine. He went on to assault her. At school the next day, Wilson asked her to come back to his home that evening. Mr Stalker said: 'He said what happened was wrong due to her age and him being a teacher. 'He was upset during this discussion and the girl felt sorry for him. 'But he said it was her fault for inviting herself into his house.' He carried out another sex attack and then again implied she was to 'blame'. The abuse continued until the girl was aged around 18. He had given her a key to his home, but she could only visit when it was dark and no one was outside. She could also not wear perfume. The court heard the girl 'would often cry' when being preyed upon. Other attacks occurred during trips with the hillwalking club including to Ben Nevis. The victim did not tell anyone until many years later when she was married. It was a newspaper article in 2021 about Wilson's abuse of the three boys over a near 20-year period which saw her go to police. Wilson had been struck off as a teacher in 2011 following a probe into his behaviour, but it was a decade later before he was convicted in a criminal court. Wilson was also put on the sex offenders' register indefinitely. The judge stated: 'I have read the victim impact statement and she describes how your behaviour has affected almost every aspect of her life. 'She has been profoundly impacted emotionally and psychologically. 'There was a high-level of grooming. 'You controlled and manipulated her. At times, you blamed her for what had happened.'
Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Paedo Scots teacher who repeatedly abused schoolgirl & three other boys jailed for four years
He was struck off as a teacher in 2011 following a probe into his behaviour SICK SIR Paedo Scots teacher who repeatedly abused schoolgirl & three other boys jailed for four years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER teacher who admitted to the repeated abuse of a then pupil has been jailed for almost four years. Andrew Wilson preyed on the teenage girl in the early 1980s which often had her in tears. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 He was today sentenced to three years and nine months at the High Court in Glasgow Credit: Getty The now 78-year-old was a Latin teacher at the time at a secondary school in Angus, as well as the leader of the school's hillwalking club. Wilson had been locked up for three years in 2021 for the serial abuse of three schoolboys. It was media reports of that case which led this latest victim to also bravely go to the police and report her ordeal from 40 years ago. Wilson was today sentenced to three years and nine months at the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier pleaded guilty to the repeated indecent assault of the then-girl between 1981 and 1984. Lady Drummond said the Wilson had "manipulated" the victim in a crime involving "a high level of grooming". The youngster was said to have had a troubled home life at the time. Prosecutor Adrian Stalker said: "Wilson took advantage of the girl's vulnerability and his position as a teacher." Wilson first struck after returning from a trip to Aviemore with the hillwalking club. The girl had also been a member. He dropped off other pupils first and then asked her into his home, claiming he was tired. Wilson made her dinner and gave her three glasses of wine. He went on to initially massage the girl, who described how she "froze". Wilson kissed the pupil and molested her. It was only later that she realised she was probably drunk at the time. The next day at school, Wilson spoke to the girl. He asked her to come back to his home that evening. Mr Stalker: "He said what happened was wrong due to her age and him being a teacher. "He was upset during this discussion and the girl felt sorry for him. "But, he said it was her fault for inviting herself into his house." He carried out another sex attack and then again implied she was to "blame" for what happened. The abuse continued until the girl was aged around 18. He had given her a key to his home, but she could only visit when it was dark and no one was outside. She could also not wear perfume. The court heard the girl "would often cry" when being preyed upon. Other attacks occurred during trips with the hillwalking club including to Ben Nevis. The victim did not tell anyone until many years later when she was married. It was a newspaper article in 2021 about Wilson's abuse of the three boys over a near 20-year period which saw her go to police. Wilson had been struck off as a teacher in 2011 following a probe into his behaviour, but it was a decade later before he was convicted in a criminal court. Lady Drummond cut the jail term from five years due to the guilty plea. Wilson was also put on the sex offenders' list indefinitely. The judge stated: "I have read the victim impact statement and she describes how your behaviour has affected almost every aspect of her life. "She has been profoundly impacted emotionally and psychologically. "There was a high level of grooming. "You controlled and manipulated her. At times, you blamed her for what had happened."
STV News
a day ago
- STV News
Former Latin teacher jailed for abusing pupil he 'manipulated and groomed'
A former teacher who admitted to the repeated abuse of a then-pupil has been jailed for almost four years. Andrew Wilson preyed on the teenage girl in the early 1980s, which often had her in tears. The now 78-year-old was a Latin teacher at a secondary school in Angus at the time and the leader of the school's hillwalking club. Wilson had previously been jailed for three years in 2021 for the serial abuse of three schoolboys. It was media reports of that case which led this latest victim to also go to the police and report her ordeal from 40 years ago. On Tuesday, Wilson was sentenced to three years and nine months at the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier pleaded guilty to the repeated indecent assault of the then-girl between 1981 and 1984. Lady Drummond said the Wilson had 'manipulated' his victim in a crime involving 'a high level of grooming'. The youngster was said to have had a troubled home life at the time. Prosecutor Adrian Stalker said: 'Wilson took advantage of the girl's vulnerability and his position as a teacher.' Wilson first struck after returning from a trip to Aviemore with the hillwalking club where the girl had also been a member. He dropped off other pupils first and then asked her into his home, claiming he was tired. Wilson made her dinner and gave her three glasses of wine. He went on to initially massage the girl, causing her to 'freeze'. Wilson kissed the pupil and molested her. It was only later that she realised she was probably drunk at the time. The next day at school, Wilson spoke to the girl. He asked her to come back to his home that evening. Mr Stalker said: 'He said what happened was wrong due to her age and him being a teacher. 'He was upset during this discussion, and the girl felt sorry for him. 'But, he said it was her fault for inviting herself into his house.' He carried out another sex attack and then again implied she was to 'blame' for what happened. The abuse continued until the girl was around 18. He had given her a key to his home, but she could only visit when it was dark and no one was outside. She could also not wear perfume. The court heard the girl 'would often cry' when being preyed upon. Other attacks occurred during trips with the hillwalking club, including to Ben Nevis. The victim did not tell anyone until many years later, when she was married. It was a newspaper article in 2021 about Wilson's abuse of the three boys over a nearly 20-year period, which saw her go to the police. Wilson had been struck off as a teacher in 2011 following a probe into his behaviour, but it was a decade later before he was convicted in a criminal court. Lady Drummond cut the jail term from five years due to the guilty plea. Wilson was also put on the sex offenders' list indefinitely. The judge stated: 'I have read the victim impact statement, and she describes how your behaviour has affected almost every aspect of her life. 'She has been profoundly impacted emotionally and psychologically. 'There was a high level of grooming. 'You controlled and manipulated her. At times, you blamed her for what had happened.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
RNZ News
6 days ago
- Business
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'Quite a bump': Rotorua lures more Auckland visitors
Tourist photograph the Tourism Rotorua building. Photo: Andrew Warner Rotorua is experiencing a surge in domestic tourism, with new figures showing an increase in visitor numbers, spending and accommodation occupancy. Local leaders say the boost reflects growing confidence in the city as a destination, following years of disruption from Covid-19 and emergency housing . Figures via RotoruaNZ, the council-controlled tourism organisation, showed an uptick in Kiwis heading to Rotorua for a holiday. "I've received lots of great feedback from locals who have appreciated the boost in business and also seeing Rotorua thrive again," said Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell. The mayor praised the 'Robe Trip' marketing campaign, which was aimed at highlighting Rotorua's standing as a destination for luxury and relaxation. The campaign ran over six weeks in February and March across multiple media, including a television ad featuring Tapsell. According to figures the council released to the Taxpayers' Union in March, the ad cost just under $94,000 to produce and broadcast. RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson said they were very pleased with the results of the Robe Trip campaign. About three-quarters (73 percent) of Aucklanders surveyed would consider Rotorua for a holiday or breakaway after the campaign, up from 34 percent pre-campaign. "This was a bold and deliberate move to reposition Rotorua in the minds of New Zealanders - especially young and mid-life Auckland couples - as a destination for luxury, relaxation and indulgence." RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson. Photo: Andrew Warner Over the course of the campaign, there was a 9.4 percent increase in visitor spend by Aucklanders in the city and a 5 percent year-on-year rise in hotel occupancy. In comparison, there were 1.4 percent and 4.4 percent decreases respectively across the nation. Spending by domestic visitors from across the whole of New Zealand, not just Auckland, went up 14.3 percent year-on-year in Rotorua in May - compared to a 0.1 percent drop nationally. In addition, 76 percent of New Zealanders surveyed rated Rotorua as appealing to visit, with 35 percent intending to do so in the next 12 months. Traditionally, Rotorua's heritage has marked it as the birthplace of Kiwi tourism, but it had also grown into a mecca for adventure seekers, Wilson said. "The push towards luxury and relaxation is not about abandoning our adventure roots. "It's about expanding our narrative. Rotorua has always been a place of restoration and manaakitanga [hospitality]. We're simply reminding Kiwis of that in a fresh, relatable way," Wilson said. Rotorua Canopy Tours general manager Paul Button. Photo: Andrew Warner The recent rise in domestic tourism has also been noticed by those in the industry. Rotorua Canopy Tours general manager Paul Button said he has seen an improvement domestically compared to 12 months ago. Last year, the country was in the grip of the cost-of-living crisis as households tightened budgets and went without getaways, he said. "I don't think there's one silver bullet," said Button. "Last year, domestically, it fell off. We had an abrupt drop in May and our research suggested it was economy-related. "It's definitely still tough out there and I am not going to pretend it's not but interest rates have dropped and things might be getting better." Button said Rotorua's desirability had also returned. The pandemic had a major impact on the city, while the subsequent period of emergency housing compounded the city's tourism struggles, he said. Emergency housing motels in Rotorua are being wound down by the government, with a plan to stop contracting motels by the end of 2025 . Hennessey's Bar owner Reg Hennessey. Photo: Andrew Warner "A lot less use of motels for social housing has really helped," said Reg Hennessey, owner of the locally famous Hennessey's Irish Bar on Tutanekai St. "This school holiday was good and domestic tourism has definitely picked up, it's taken quite a bump this year. "Now we are just getting the good word back out to New Zealand that it's a safe town and people can always feel safe here because of the way it's operated." Tapsell also highlighted new efforts to attract more international visitors, as Rotorua Lakes Council funded promotion through an economic development rate on short-term accommodation providers. "Tourism and hospitality contribute significantly to jobs in Rotorua," she said. "Attracting visitors can be very competitive, not just to get them to our district, but also to our country. It's important that we don't get complacent, so we've put a lot of effort and smart investment into unique initiatives to promote Rotorua." She said the council was excited to continue to see the results of this. - LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
