August 26, 2025 Get Ready to Explore San Vansterdam, an Ever-Evolving Skateboarding Sandbox, and Experience the Best Skateboarding Gameplay in the Franchise Watch the skate. Early Access Release Date Trailer HERE. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Full Circle announced that skate., the next chapter of the award-winning skateboarding video game franchise, will launch into Early Access on September 16 for PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and EA app. skate. is free-to-download, cross-platform,* and cross-progression,* making it as accessible as possible for both longtime skate. franchise fans, and newcomers alike.Set in the vibrant city of San Vansterdam, skate. is a multiplayer skateboarding destination offering a massive open world where players discover unique skate spots, land insane tricks and connect - or compete - with friends online. With four unique neighborhoods - Hedgemont, Gullcrest, Market Mile and Brickswich - each offering its own distinct vibe and challenges, the city is a huge playground for skaters. From parks and plazas to rooftops and massive ramps, every corner is packed with skateable spots, including the House of Rolling Reverence, a former church transformed into a trick haven for skaters.At the core of skate. is the restored and improved Flick-It System, brought back to life through the Frostbite™ Engine to deliver the best skateboarding experience we have ever offered. With unparalleled precision and control, Flick-It brings the magic of the franchise back to life for a new generation of players. skate. also“skate. is not just a return, it’s a complete evolution of the franchise that’s built to last," said Mike McCartney, Executive Producer of skate. “Our goal with skate. is to capture the freedom, creative expression and community of skateboarding, and share it with as many people as possible. From day one, our priority has been to honor the legacy of the franchise while pushing it into a bold new future - one built in partnership with our players.”In skate., players can discover new ways to explore and get vertical with new off-board controls, giving them total freedom to roam, climb and find epic new spots. Additional features like Quick Drop allow players to place ramps, rails, benches and more anywhere in the world to fine-tune their perfect spot. skate. offers players the ability to find their own fun with endless activities, including rotating world map challenges - such as Line Challenges, Own The Spot and Sessions - as well as high-energy Throwdowns with friends. The new Spectate mode lets players instantly find the action and use Spectaport to jump straight into any live session.Collaborative development with skate. fans and the community have always been a priority throughout our development process. Player feedback has been welcome all throughout playtesting and something Full Circle will continue to look at during the game’s Early Access period. During Early Access, players can expect to see new content every season, offering fresh challenges, cosmetics, music, world updates, and new events each season.“Community is the heart of skateboarding, and it’s the heart of skate.,” said Jeff Seamster, Head of Creative on skate. “From day one, we’ve aimed to create an open, welcoming space shaped by players. We’ve built this game alongside our community - listening, learning and evolving together. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just dropped in, skate. is a place to express yourself, connect and grow. No gatekeepers, no barriers - just a city built for skating and a community that keeps it alive. Early Access is a huge milestone in that journey, and we’re hyped to keep growing San Vansterdam with our crew around the world.”skate. launches into Early Access on September 16 on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4, Xbox One & PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and EA app. Stay tuned - there’s much more to come from skate.For more information on skate., visit: https://www.ea.com/games/skate/skate.*Conditions & restrictions apply. See https://go.ea.com/skate-cross-play for details.PRESS ASSETS ARE AVAILABLE AT EAPressPortal.comAbout Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.In fiscal year 2025, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ College Football, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Dragon Age, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Jino Talens Integrated Comms Director jtalens@ea.com Source: Electronic Arts Inc. Multimedia Files:

Season 10 of Fortnite Festival is starting on August 26, and that means a new headlining artist--Gorillaz--a new music pass with paid and free items, and the first major update for the Festival mode in a couple months. Say goodbye to outgoing headliner Bruno Mars, and say hello to 2D, Noodle, Russel, and Murdoc. This is the first time aside from Metallica last summer that the Festival headliner has been a group rather than an individual, and Epic is handling the Gorillaz a little bit differently than they did those elder statesmen of metal.Gorillaz in the Fortnite item shopThis bundle of Gorillaz cosmetics will be in the Fortnite shop all season long.When Metallica was the headlining artist, there were skins for each member in both the shop and in the music pass. With Gorillaz, the four fictional, cartoon members of the group are split between the pass and the item shop, and it's 2D and Noodle who will be on shop duty throughout Season 10. Naturally, all the Gorillaz skins are cel shaded.Those two brought some stuff with them, of course, as they each have a back bling and musical instrument: a mic stand for 2D and a guitar for Noodle. The selection of shop stuff is rounded out by a camo wrap, a contrail, a jam track for the song Clint Eastwood, and both an emote and a jam track for the song Dare. Everything listed in this paragraph, except for the Clint Eastwood jam track, is included in one big ole bundle, but you'll also be able to buy everything individually if you only want one or two things.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Players can expect more than just danger and adventure in the briney depths of Abyssus. The game has a ton of stuff to unlock via challenges, ranging from weapons, mods, abilities, and cosmetics. The latter includes options for player customization, and if you want to expand your suit color options, then you can try finding all the hidden Surge Fissures around the lobby base camp.

For Warzone, Call of Duty Season 5 added new weapons, attachment changes, and weapon tuning. This season makes a few new changes to the weapon meta, so we have some updated loadout recommendations to consider for your next match of Warzone.Additionally, Season 5 launched with a brand-new battle pass, which added plenty of cosmetics and two new weapons to unlock. Black Ops 6 multiplayer has new maps and modes, and the update added Reckoning as the final Zombies map. Make sure to check out the full highlights for Call of Duty Season 5, and we also break down the major changes from the Season 5 patch notes for both multiplayer and Warzone.All our recommended Warzone loadouts can be viewed below, and we also have suggested Season 5 multiplayer loadouts. Cypher 091The Cypher is one of the most popular and powerful choices to use for long-range fights in Warzone. This can be a very reliable assault rifle to use at most ranges and across maps and modes for battle royale.Recommended Cypher 091 attachments:Optic: Willis 3xMuzzle: CompensatorBarrel: Gain-Twist BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag II GPR 91The GPR 91 assault rifle is a solid choice for a sniper support weapon in Season 5 of Warzone. The recommended attachments will help manage recoil, boost the ammo count, as well as increase the damage range and bullet velocity.If you didn't unlock the G-Grip attachment in last season's battle pass, you'll want to head to the Armory and select it as your current Armory challenge. This is usually just an XP-based challenge to complete. The G-Grip will provide a better boost to the gun's horizontal recoil and provide better stabilization when firing.Recommended GPR 91 attachments:Optic: Kepler MicroflexMuzzle: CompensatorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelUnderbarrel: G-GripMagazine: Extended Mag I AMES 85Season 5's buff to the Ames 85 makes this assault rifle once again a strong contender for long-range options in Warzone. This is a fairly easy-to-use gun, but the recommended attachments will help decrease some of the weapon's recoil.Recommended AMES 85 attachments:Optic: Willis 3xMuzzle: CompensatorBarrel: Gain-Twist BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag II ABR A1Season 5 brings back Call of Duty's classic AUG rifle, which is renamed as the ABR A1 assault rifle in Black Ops 6. This is a three-round burst rifle, and it has a built-in scope, so you don't have to waste an attachment on an optic. This is a solid pick for long-to-medium range combat.If you don't like the built-in scope on the ABR A1, you can swap the recommended Recoil Springs attachment for a different optic like the Willis 3x.Recommended ABR A1 attachments:Muzzle: Monolithic SuppressorBarrel: Gain-Twist BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag IFire Mod: Recoil Springs C9The C9 is one of the strongest choices for close-range weapons in Warzone. The recommended attachments will help increase the damage range and decrease the gun's recoil.Recommended C9 attachments:Barrel: Long BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag IIRear Grip: Ergonomic GripStock: Balanced Stock LadraAnother great choice for close-range fights in Season 5 is the Ladra submachine gun. The recommended attachments will boost the gun's damage range and help reduce the recoil.Recommended Ladra attachments:Muzzle: CompensatorBarrel: Long BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag IStock: Balanced Stock HDRDespite the developer's best efforts to nerf the HDR and buff other sniper rifles in the game, the HDR is still the most powerful and most popular pick for Warzone. The recommended attachments for Season 5 are mostly the same, but you might want to consider using the Lightweight Bipod underbarrel if you aren't already to help with the idle aiming sway.Recommended HDR attachments:Muzzle: Monolithic SuppressorBarrel: Gain-Twist BarrelUnderbarrel: Lightweight BipodRear Grip: Quickdraw GripFire Mod: 108MM Overpressured Victus XMRA notable mention for sniping variety: Season 4 Reloaded did buff MW2's Victus XMR to also allow for one-shot kills at all ranges, and that hasn't changed in Season 5. This can give you some variety when sniping, and the Victus XMR is a more lightweight and mobile sniper choice. The recommended attachments will help you make the most of this gun's power and increase mobility.Recommended Victus XMR attachments:Optic: SP-X 80 6.6xMuzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire SuppressorBarrel: Mack 8 33.5 SuperStock: XRK Rise 50Ammunition: .50 Cal High Grain Rounds