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Electronic Arts will reduce 5% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan that also includes a reduction in real estate. Gaming 

EA joins PlayStation and Microsoft in reducing workforce by 5%

Adriana Marais,

Electronic Arts will cut 5 percent of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan that also includes reducing real estate, the company said Wednesday, as the video game industry struggles to grow amid high interest rates. The company, which makes video games such as “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,” expects to pay about $125 million to $165 million in expenses for the move. Riot Games, owned by Sony, Microsoft and Tencent, has also laid off thousands of workers in recent months due to a slow recovery in the gaming market…

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The PC version now supports DLSS. Gaming 

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Patch Enhances Console Performance with 60 FPS

Febin Mathew,

A major update is being released by Respawn and EA for Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, addressing the game’s performance problems since its launch. Consoles can now enjoy a smooth gameplay experience with a “solid 60 fps” in performance mode. Furthermore, patch seven brings stability enhancements to the PC version, which had faced numerous performance complaints. According to the game’s patches, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S users can look forward to a “completely reworked” performance mode for a “significantly” better experience. According to the changelog, patch 7 disables Ray Tracing in…

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EA has revealed the release date for its first rebranded football title, EA Sports FC 2024. The game will be released on September 29, 2023, and gamers can even see the newly released gameplay trailer now. Gaming 

EA Sports FC 24 Launches On September 29: Get Details On Price, Gameplay Features

Febin Mathew,

If you’re a fan of the EA FIFA franchise games, you’ll be excited to know that it has undergone a rebranding as EA Sports FC. The highly anticipated first installment, EA Sports FC 24, now has an official release date. Mark your calendars for September 29, as the game will be available on various platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One series, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. The game costs Rs 4,499 or $70 for PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. The Ultimate Edition…

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The rebranded series brings women's players to Ultimate Team for the first time. Gaming 

EA Sports FC 24 to Launch on September 29th for Consoles and PC

Adarsh V.K, ,

EA has announced the release date for the inaugural game of their revamped soccer series, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter. EA Sports FC 24 is set to launch on September 29th, available on various platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The rebranding comes as EA’s longstanding collaboration with FIFA concluded with FIFA 23, leading to the name alteration. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions were rumored to cost $80, but they weren’t true. The game still costs $70 on…

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Electronics Arts (EA) is undergoing an internal restructuring, with the company dividing into two separate entities: EA Sports and EA Entertainment. Gaming 

EA Divides Into EA Sports and EA Entertainment

Adriana Marais,

EA is currently undergoing an internal reorganization, which involves splitting the company into two distinct entities: EA Sports and EA Entertainment. EA CEO Andrew Wilson said the company is preparing for “the next phase of our strategy by combining our studios into two organizations that report to me – EA Entertainment and EA SPORTS.” He added that the split will help the organization “empower our studio executives with greater creative ownership and financial responsibility to make faster and more insightful development decisions and go-to-market strategies.” Wilson notes that EA Entertainment…

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EA is laying off about 6 per cent of its total workforce, cutting around 780 jobs as it cites global macro-economic uncertainties. News 

Game company Electronic Arts is laying off about 6% of its workforce

Febin Mathew, , , ,

Popular video game company Electronic Arts (EA) is laying off about 6 percent of its workforce amid global macroeconomic uncertainty. According to reports, EA had about 13,000 employees last year, meaning a 6 percent cut could cut about 780 jobs. EA CEO Andrew Wilson told employees in a blog post that as the company becomes more focused across its portfolio, “we’re moving away from projects that don’t advance our strategy, reviewing our real estate footprint and reorganizing some of our teams.” “These decisions are expected to affect approximately six percent…

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Electronics Arts has a slew of Battlefield editions available but three of them will be shut down in April. News 

EA decides to discontinue these Battlefield games next month

Nitin Misra, , ,

Electronic Arts (EA) is shutting down three Battlefield games – Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – from digital stores on April 28. “Beginning April 28, 2023, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company 1, and 2 will be removed from digital storefronts and you will no longer be able to purchase them. This is in preparation for the withdrawal of these titles from online services on December 8, 2023,” EA said in a blog post. In Bad Company 1 and 2, users can still continue to play them…

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