Battlefield 6 Contributed Heavily to 38 Percent Increased Quarterly Earnings for EA

Battlefield 6 was the biggest driver of net bookings, but Apex Legends and EA Sports FC also performed well. EA Sports FC saw high single-digit growth in the third quarter (excluding sales from special editions), thanks to strong performance in Ultimate Team and FC Mobile. Apex Legends, the popular battle royale game, experienced double-digit growth due to new features and events.

Steam Machine is on Track for Launch “Early This Year”, Says AMD CEO

AMD’s gaming revenue jumped 50% to $843 million compared to last year. Sales of their semi-custom chips also increased year-over-year, although they dipped slightly from the previous quarter, as anticipated. Looking ahead to 2026, AMD expects revenue from these semi-custom chips to fall by a substantial double-digit percentage as the current generation of gaming consoles nears the end of its lifecycle. Additionally, Valve is scheduled to start delivering its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year, according to Dr. Su (via IGN).

ARC Raiders’ Success Has Been Surprising Says Parent Company CEO

Lee expressed surprise at the success of ARC Raiders, stating it’s performed roughly twice as well as he originally predicted. He believes this is because the game effectively blends elements from other extraction shooter games while also being mindful of players’ time. While acknowledging the gameplay isn’t entirely groundbreaking, Lee highlighted its unique combination of features as a key factor in its positive reception.

Pokemon Teases New 30th Anniversary Celebration Video (And It’s Coming Sooner Than We Thought)

Pokémon announced a new teaser revealing a 30th anniversary video will be shown during the Super Bowl on February 8th. For those unfamiliar, the Super Bowl is a major American football event happening this Sunday. This video is arriving earlier than many fans anticipated as the first big celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, and it’s likely just the start of the celebrations.

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced for February 5th

The Partner Showcase primarily highlights games and software from other companies. While it covers a lot of ground, we think Bloober Team might use it to reveal the first look at their next project – possibly Project M, which could be a game exclusive to the new Switch 2.

Ubisoft Union Representatives Call for CEO Yves Guillemot’s Resignation

Referring to the 2020 accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct, Rutschlé pointed out that Guillemot seems to only associate with people who agree with him. When asked if he thought a leadership change might happen, Rutschlé said he fully expected it, stating, “I don’t expect anything good from this guy.”