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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EA thinks it got Battlefield right this time, projecting confidence to investors in advance of a summer reveal: 'When we get it right, Battlefield is a giant franchise and often the biggest shooter in the year'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After the unhappy reception for Battlefield 2042, EA went all in on player feedback, methodically addressing complaints and promising that the next Battlefield game will center the opinions of fans from the start, with what EA CEO Andrew Wilson calls "the biggest playtesting initiative in franchise history." Wilson has been talking up Battlefield 6 (or whatever the new game ends up being called) to investors for a while now, and in this week's quarterly address he reported that a "core group" of playtesters have already played thousands of hours of the game. The CEO reiterated his usual talking points during the call: This is the "biggest Battlefield" yet, with "the biggest team behind it" yet, and EA has learned its lesson from Battlefield 2042. "We've always worked closely with the community, but we haven't always worked as closely as we should have," he said during the Q&A portion of the call. "We haven't always really worked to help them understand the things that we're building and for us to understand the things that they really want out of a Battlefield. "We know that when we get it right, Battlefield is a giant franchise and often the biggest shooter in the year. And so this time, we wanted to ensure that, one, our player base and our global community had a better understanding of the things that we were building and how we were building and some of the approaches that we're taking to building, but more importantly, we wanted them to have the ability to feed back on map construction, weapon lineup, progression, all of the things that make Battlefield great at Battlefield scale." Wilson also acknowledged that he would say that everything is going great, but even so, I can't say I'm not curious about what makes this Battlefield so "big." The word probably doesn't refer to map size or player count, since Battlefield 2042's 128-player maps weren't received all that well. It may just mean that they've spent a lot of money on it, which they clearly have. This is the first Battlefield produced with Infinity Ward and Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella in charge of the series, and a bunch of studios are involved aside from series progenitor DICE. Ripple Effect, which made the cool Portal custom servers mode for Battlefield 2042, is "working on a new Battlefield experience." Motive, the studio behind the Dead Space remake and Star Wars: Squadrons, is working on singleplayer. Need for Speed studio Criteorion is working on Battlefield, too, as well as another "Central Tech Team." Fellow PC Gamer Battlefield-liker Morgan Park and I have a running joke about new Battlefield games, which is that the newest Battlefield is always the worst Battlefield ever, but only until the next one comes out, at which point it becomes the best Battlefield ever, and everyone wonders how EA could've been so foolish as to change direction. Will the new Battlefield break the cycle? It's hard to imagine a lot of people going to bat for Battlefield 2042 given how acidic the initial response was, but it is funny to notice Delta Force, a free-to-play shooter that cribs quite a bit from Battlefield 2042, doing brilliantly on Steam today. EA will now open up its Battlefield Labs testing program to even more players as it heads into a summer reveal. So far, a 10 second clip in the Battlefield Labs announcement video is all we've seen of the game, at least officially—you can find supposed leaked footage with a quick search, and, yep, it looks like a Battlefield game. 2025 games: This year's upcoming releasesBest PC games: Our all-time favoritesFree PC games: Freebie festBest FPS games: Finest gunplayBest RPGs: Grand adventuresBest co-op games: Better together Sign in to access your portfolio
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blake Lively, 37, gets a strong show of support from her family including rarely seen sister Lori, 58, at premiere
Blake Lively made the rare move of posing with her family at the Sunday premiere of her new movie, Another Simple Favor, held at Jazz inside the Lincoln Center in New York City. The Hollywood looker had her arms around her older sister Robyn, 53, who is on both Lioness and Landman. She has also played Ms Byland in the Blake's movie It Ends With Us. And she was also with Robyn's husband Bart Johnson, 54, who is also an actor. He is best known for his role as Coach Jack Bolton in the High School Musical film series. They brought their pretty red-headed daughter Isabela Ferrer, 20. Also there was Blake's 58-year-old sister Lori Lively, actress, television co-host/designer, and acting coach. She is best known for Dead Space. Then there was Blake's 77-year-old mother Willie Elain McAlpin, who stood out in a floral-print dress with black platform heels. And her husband Ryan Reynolds was by her side as well. The 37-year-old Gossip Girl star commanded attention in a plunging light blue gown, which hugged every inch her hourglass figure. She accessorized the floor-length dress, which featured a criss-cross design across the bodice that dipped down to her hips, with a pair of statement earrings and several sparkly pink bracelets from Lorraine Schwartz. For the occasion, the actress wore her long blonde hair in romantic waves, nude lip gloss and a glamorous makeup look. She was joined by her husband, 48, who appeared every inch the doting husband as he stood by her side on the red carpet in a grey suit and brown loafers. Lively and her husband, who recently attended the Time100 Gala together, looked every bit the loved-up couple as they worked the red carpet, with the Deadpool star putting on a charming display as he turned the spotlight onto his wife. They shared loving gazes at one another and looked picture perfect as Lively rested her hand on his torso and he the small of her back. Also in attendance was Lively's Another Simple Favor co-star Anna Kendrick, whom she is rumored to be embroiled in a feud with. Blake and Anna notably kept some distance while promoting Another Simple Favor at SXSW, fueling suspicions of tension between them. One bone of contention is said to be over billing for the movie, while it has also been claimed that Kendrick is upset Lively's legal ordeal with Justin Baldoni has been overshadowing their new film. The film is a sequel to the 2018 film and brings back Lively and Anna Kendrick However the A-listers set their alleged differences aside to hit the red carpet. Anna worked a bedazzled white crop top, flowing trousers, and platform heels. They were also joined by their director, Paul Feig, who previously dispelled feud claims between the leading ladies. He posed in between the women and sported a suit, glossy scarf, and his usual smart glasses. Blake and Anna have returned to their roles of Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers respectively for their anticipated film Another Simple Favor, the sequel to their 2018 film A Simple Favor. It's set for release on May 1. The premise, 'Follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman,' per IMDB. The premiere comes after Lively was hit by widespread backlash for her speech at the Time100 Gala on Thursday night. Ryan accompanied his wife to Thursday's event held at Jazz at the Lincoln Center in New York City, where she was honoured as one of the magazine's most influential people of the year. In her speech, Blake alluded to her legal war with former co-star Justin and also revealed her mother's past assault by a 'work acquaintance.' 'I have so much to say about the last two years of my life, but tonight is not the forum,' she said, hinting at her ongoing bitter court battle with Baldoni, whom she accused of sexual harassment, which he denied. Instead, she decided to speak about 'the feeling of being a woman who has a voice today.' Blake shared that her life was 'influenced most' by her mother, Willie Elaine McAlpin, who was the 'survivor of the worst crime someone can commit against a woman.' She said: 'My mom never got justice from her work acquaintance who attempted to take her life when she was the mother of three young kids years before I was born.' Blake stated that her mother credited a woman who shared a 'similar circumstance' on the radio with saving her life. 'The woman painfully and graphically shared how she escaped. And because of hearing that woman speak about her experience instead of shutting down in fear and unfair shame, my mom is alive today. She was saved by a woman whose name she'll never know.' She then called womanhood a 'pact that privately we must show others how to survive, literally or spiritually.' 'We don't let our daughters know, but one day we break their hearts by letting them in on the secret that we kept from them as they pranced around in princess dresses that they are not and will likely never be safe at work, at home, in a parking lot in a medical office, online — in any space they inhabit physically, emotionally, professionally.' Blake called the 'superpower of female triumph' a 'basic human right,' and added, 'Never underestimate a woman's ability to endure pain.' While she also paid tribute to Ryan, as she thanked 'every man, including my sweet husband, who are kind and good when no one is watching.' But viewers were left unimpressed by the speech, taking to social media to blast Blake for sharing her mother's trauma as an 'obvious PR move' amid her ongoing feud with Baldoni. Many fans criticized the star for using her mother's ordeal in the speech, after remaining silent on domestic violence while promoting It Ends With Us — directed by and co-starring Baldoni — which portrayed an abusive relationship. 'Oh so now she is using her Mother's SA to be likable??? But in August she didn't mention DV when promoting a movie about DV. Interesting…' one person wrote. 'Blake Lively used her Time100 speech to reveal her mother is a rape survivor—an obvious PR move to align with SA victims. Yet, with that personal connection to trauma, she still couldn't figure out how to market a movie about DV? What's next for her, a Peace Nobel Prize?' another added. 'Why wasn't she having these speeches when she was promoting the movie?? Instead she was promoting alcohol and naming drinks after the characters. don't understand why they keep giving her a platform.' 'My mom is a victim so I know suffering too? What is the point in telling mom's story?' another person questioned. Elsewhere in her speech, Blake discussed being an honouree 'in a time where the most valuable currency seems to be anger, it feels like an act of defiance to commune and celebrate all the good that is alive in the world.' As for being called influential, she said: 'How we use that matters. Who and what we stand up for, and what we stay silent about, what we monetize versus what we actually live, matters.'
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 best survival horror games to play while waiting for Resident Evil 9
5 Best Survival Horror Games to Play While Waiting for Resident Evil 9 Still no official word on Resident Evil 9, and the wait is agonizing. Lucky for you, there are plenty of terrifying games that'll keep you on edge until Capcom finally drops the next chapter of bio-terror madness. From mind-bending psychological horror to gut-wrenching gore, here are five of the best survival horror games to play while waiting for RE9. Alan Wake 2 - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games 1. Alan Wake 2 Think Resident Evil meets Twin Peaks, but on steroids. Alan Wake 2 ditches the action-heavy vibes of the first game and plunges straight into survival horror madness. You'll play as both Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson, flipping between their stories as you try to escape the clutches of The Dark Place. If you love RE's mix of horror and storytelling, this one's a no-brainer. What Makes Dead Space So Good? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Small Electric Car for Seniors in Iraq: Prices That Will Surprise You Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo 2. Dead Space (Remake) Classic survival horror? Check. Disgusting mutant abominations? Double check. A protagonist who just can't catch a break? Triple check. The Dead Space remake brings back Isaac Clarke's worst nightmare with jaw-dropping visuals, brutal dismemberment mechanics, and an even creepier atmosphere. Outlast 2 - Launch Trailer | PS4 3. Outlast 2 If you think Resident Evil's first-person horror is scary, wait till you experience Outlast 2. No weapons. No combat. Just you, a camcorder, and a whole lot of running for your life. You play as a journalist investigating a disturbing cult in the middle of nowhere, and let's just say, things go south real fast. The game thrives on psychological horror, insane chase sequences, and a sense of helplessness that makes every second feel like a life-or-death situation. Silent Hill 2 Remake - the BEST thing about it 4. Silent Hill 2 (Remake) Resident Evil is all about zombies and bioweapons, but Silent Hill 2? Pure psychological torment. The remake is a visually stunning, emotionally devastating experience, bringing James Sunderland's twisted journey back to life. The fog-drenched streets, grotesque creatures, and deeply unsettling story make it one of the best horror games ever. THE EVIL WITHIN 2 Trailer 5. The Evil Within 2 The Evil Within 2 takes everything great about the first game and cranks up the horror and storytelling. Open-world sections add a layer of exploration, while the grotesque enemies and limited resources keep the tension high. Plus, you get to mess around with stealth, crafting, and some truly insane boss fights. Waiting for Resident Evil 9 doesn't have to be painful—these five games will keep you screaming, sweating, and questioning your life choices in the best way possible. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Callisto Protocol studio lays off more employees, but 'remains operational'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Krafton has confirmed another round of layoffs at Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios, but says it remains operational and that the cuts will not impact any projects currently in the works. The layoffs were first reported late last week by multiple former employees on LinkedIn: One said "most of the devs were laid off," while another reported "lots of layoffs" at the studio and a third said "many other great colleagues" had been let go. Krafton, the parent company of Striking Distance Studios, declined to share specific numbers but confirmed in a statement provided to PC Gamer that layoffs had been made. "Striking Distance Studios has reduced the size of its team to remain agile, which creates a sustainable environment for the studio at its current stage of development," a representative said. "The studio remains operational, and these changes will not impact any planned ongoing support. No further changes are planned at this time." This is the second round of layoffs at Striking Distance, which put 32 people out of work in August 2023, not long after the release of The Callisto Protocol's first and only story expansion. Despite its pedigree—Striking Distance was headed up by Dead Space executive producer Glen Schofield—the survival horror game failed to make a big splash with players, and fell well short of Krafton's sales expectations. Schofield left Striking Distance in September 2023, a little over a month after the first round of layoffs. Striking Distance's follow-up game, the top-down shooter Redacted, landed with even less of an impact, amassing an all-time peak concurrent player count on Steam of just 169. The studio hasn't announced anything new since then, but as noted by 80lv, a handful of employees have said on LinkedIn that early work on something new has begun: Lead gameplay programmer George Coomber wrote that he's "leading a team of 12 gameplay engineers to prototype an action game in Unreal 5." The layoffs at Striking Distance follow recent cuts at Bossa Studios, Liquid Swords, Iron Galaxy, BioWare, and engine maker Unity, which themselves are merely the latest in a long line of devastating layoffs stretching back to at least the beginning of 2023. Announcing the cuts at Bossa, studio co-founder and co-CEO Henrique Olifiers said the industry-wide bloodshed is not a "phase" but instead the new normal: "A fundamental transformation of the games industry, a reshape of how games are made and by what kinds of teams."
