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EA’s CEO got a $38 million bonus thanks to Battlefield 6’s success—but of course many devs were laid off anyway

• EA CEO Andrew Wilson got a $38.7m bonus after Battlefield 6's success.
• EA laid off staff at studios behind the game in March 2026.
• Battlefield 6 sold over 20 million copies, becoming 2025's best-seller.

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson received a $38.7 million bonus, driven largely by the commercial success of Battlefield 6, according to a fiscal report EA is required to file as a publicly traded company. The disclosure has drawn criticism because EA laid off hundreds of staff across several…

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero’s Big DLC Price Finally Revealed, and It Ain’t Cheap

• Sparking! Zero's big DLC priced around £26/$33/€29 ahead of 30th July launch
• Adds 30+ characters, four stages, a new single-player mode
• A free balance-focused update is also now available

Bandai Namco has revealed the price of the "Super Limit-Breaking NEO" DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero after it appeared live in New Zealand's PlayStation Store, just ahead of its Western launch on 30th July. The expansion is notable for being the largest DLC release for the fighting…

Remarkable’s refurbished bundle is an awesome deal that’s over $350 off

• Remarkable Paper Pro refurbished bundle is $449.99 at Woot, ending 31 July.
• Bundle includes stylus and folio, saving $368 versus buying new.
• Other deals: Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 Deluxe and Anker charging station, both under $60.

Remarkable is offering a discounted refurbished bundle of its Paper Pro digital notebook, which normally retails at $629, for $449.99 through Woot until 31 July. The deal matters for anyone considering a premium e-ink writing tablet, as it undercuts even Remarkable's own refurbished pricing, though buyers sacrifice some…

Feature: “He Was Like, ‘No, I Don’t Want That, I Want This One'” – LEGO Pokémon Designers Talk Kids & Prototype Pikachus

• LEGO and Pokémon reveal new set line launching 1st August
• New sets are smaller, cheaper, and use Smart Play Brick tech
• 12 sets span $14.99-$100+, ages 6 to 12+, 10 are Smart Brick-compatible

LEGO and The Pokémon Company previewed an expanded range of Pokémon-themed LEGO sets ahead of their 1st August launch, with designers Sid Muthyala and Mike Andersen speaking to Nintendo Life in London about the collection's design philosophy. The new wave follows the initial Pikachu, Eevee and giant Charizard-Blastoise-Venusaur…

Elf Lyons Brings Solo Show ‘The Woman on the Edge’ to New York for Limited Run (EXCLUSIVE)

• Elf Lyons' "The Woman on the Edge" makes its US debut in New York
• SoHo Playhouse run: 24 September to 18 October 2026
• Tickets on sale Thursday, 30 July at 10am ET

British stand-up comedian Elf Lyons is bringing her solo show "The Woman on the Edge" to New York, marking her US debut. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, presented by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin Worldwide, blends autobiographical comedy with theatrical experimentation, drawing on the collapse of…

The latest ugly-cool immersive sim is scratching my itch for new Deus Ex

• A new immersive sim evokes the freedom of Deus Ex.
• Its unusual visuals support rather than undermine its appeal.
• It may interest fans awaiting a new Deus Ex.

PC Gamer highlights a new immersive simulation game that it feels could appeal to players waiting for another Deus Ex. The article’s central point is that the game’s deliberately rough, distinctive visual style is outweighed by systems-driven gameplay that encourages experimentation and player choice. The comparison matters because…

A new path to leadership for US foreign aid

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