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🎮 Multi-platformCousin, Where’s The GTA 4 Remaster? Roman Bellic Actor Wants Answers
Grand Theft Auto 5 has cemented itself as one of the best-selling games of all time with 230 million lifetime sales to date. Part of the success comes from the game being remastered for two new console generations, something that its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 4(https://www.gamespot.com/games/grand-theft-auto-iv/), has never enjoyed. Considering how older GTA games have often popped up with fresher coats of paint, it's odd to see GTA 4 stuck in purgatory, and the actor behind the bowling-obsessed character of Roman Bellic is as puzzled about it as you are. "I would too, I'd love to see it, man. I don't know why they haven't done it," Jason Zumwalt said to Love It Film(https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaV3gp0xAf5/). Zumwalt suggested that the reason why a GTA 4 remaster has never been produced could be tied to Screen Actors Guild (SAG) contracts and Rockstar possibly being hesitant to revisit the game because of contractual obligations. According to Zumwalt, GTA 4 still has the best storyline in the franchise, as it combined a personal story with grounded storytelling to produce a unique narrative magic that GTA 5 couldn't recapture. Others might disagree, as to some, GTA 4 is considered to be a relic of a bygone age(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-4-is-a-bizarre-relic-of-a-bygone-era-for-open-world-games/1100-6513701/). Rumors of a GTA 4 remaster(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-4-remaster-may-be-in-the-works/1100-6531466/) have also periodically shown up over the years, but these have all been quick hits of copium that passed far too quickly. The last big report claimed that a GTA 4 port for current-gen consoles would hit the streets at the end of 2025, but that date came and went without a sign of a spruced-up Niko Bellic chasing down his idea of the American dream. Fortunately, Grand Theft Auto 6(https://www.gamespot.com/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/) is still on track for its November 19 release on Xbox and PlayStation, and with preorders opening up(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/prewrite-preorders-are-live-for-grand-theft-auto-vi/1100-6539953/) recently, you can even start preloading the game(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-preloading-start-date-and-what-to-know-about-digital-and-physical-copies/) closer to its launch. Will its story be as good as GTA 4's legendary narrative? That remains to be seen, as Rockstar isn't spilling any beans on the campaign prior to launch. We do know that GTA 6 follows a modern-day "Bonnie and Clyde" criminal couple, Lucia and Jason Duva, as they aim to find a better life as and navigate the criminal underworld of Vice City. GTA 6: 241 Screenshots To Ease The Wait !OfficialCoverArtlandscape Large(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/OfficialCoverArtlandscape-Large.jpeg?w=1024) !gtavi-city-tennis-frame (1)(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gtavi-city-tennis-frame-1.jpg?w=1024) !gta bikes(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/gta-bikes.webp?w=1024) !4488919-ambrosia02.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4488919-ambrosia02.jpg?w=1024) !4488920-ambrosia03.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4488920-ambrosia03.jpg?w=1024) !4488921-ambrosia04.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4488921-ambrosia04.jpg?w=1024) !4488922-ambrosia05.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4488922-ambrosia05.jpg?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/gta-6-screenshots-images/2900-6525/)
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformGod Of War Laufey Will Be On A Disc, And That Tells Us When It Could Launch By
Sony will stop supporting physical game discs beginning in January 2028, and that news has not gone over well, even if it makes good business sense(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/your-loyalty-to-sony-or-xbox-means-nothing-analyst-says/?thumbnailid=1814257). Following that announcement, Sony's own Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that its high-profile upcoming game, God of War Laufey, will be available on a disc, and this is sparking some theories as to when it could release. "We can confirm God of War Laufey will be available on disc," the developer said(https://x.com/SonySantaMonica/status/2075664837095674340). Given that Sony's plan to kill game discs begins in January 2028, people are taking this statement to mean Laufey will launch before then. That wouldn't be surprising, as reporter Jason Schreier has already said Laufey is targeting a release in February or March 2027(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48JxW-UN4M). Another big-name PS5 game, Marvel's Wolverine, will be released on a disc as well(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/unlike-gta-6-marvels-wolverine-will-ship-with-a-disc/). Laufey is the next big God of War game, but instead of telling another Kratos story, this one focuses on his wife, Faye(https://godofwar.fandom.com/wiki/Laufey). Joining Faye on her journey is a gelatinous cube played by Jack Quaid(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/god-of-war-laufeys-director-talks-fan-skepticism-new-ideas-and-phranque-the-cube/). A lot of people have had a lot of things to say about Sony's decision to abandon physical game discs in the wake of increasing digital game sales. The decision to ditch discs is all about Sony making the most money possible(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-is-sony-killing-discs-its-all-about-profitability-and-control-expert-says/). Sony has legions of fans who collectively continue to buy many millions of physical game discs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstations-disc-based-game-sales-have-dropped-dramatically-in-recent-years/) every year, but your loyalty to Sony means nothing(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/your-loyalty-to-sony-or-xbox-means-nothing-analyst-says/?thumbnailid=1814257). For what it's worth, people are theorizing that the next Xbox system, Project Helix(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-xbox-release-date-specs-display-price/1100-6525379/), will back away from discs as well. That's not happening yet, however, as Microsoft just recently announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be on a disc for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S(Campaign Evolved will be on a disc for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S).
🎮 Multi-platformAgent 64, A Retro-Inspired Loveletter To GoldenEye And Perfect Dark, Launches Next Month
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/07/13/8dfc35f4/agent64-multiplayer-screen.jpg.webp) Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a retro-inspired homage to Nintendo 64 shooters, namely Rare’s classics GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark. First revealed as a prototype back in 2021, the shooter is finally launching on August 11. Developed by Replicant D6, Agent 64's story campaign stars secret agent John Walter, who must defeat his nemesis, Dominic Pulp, to save the world. Although the first-person shooting action and level design highly evoke GoldenEye and Perfect Dark, the action features modernized enemy AI. The 14-mission story campaign can also be played solo or alongside friends in 2-player local split-screen or 4-player online co-op. Each mission offers three difficulty levels that add more objectives and areas to uncover. You can also unlock and apply modifiers and cheats, such as "big head" mode, slow bullet speeds, disabling reload, and more. Outside of the campaign, Agent 64 features 4-player competitive local splitscreen multiplayer and 8-player online multiplayer. You can also play against bots in these modes if you don't have enough human players. Modes include Deathmatch, Briefcase (where players must capture and hold a briefcase as long as possible to score a point), Zone (capturing map zones to score points), and Challenges, special matches against bots tasking players with achieving a score under timed conditions. Agent 64: Spies Never Die launches August 11 for PC via Steam. It also has a Steam demo(https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574480/Agent64SpiesNeverDie/) to try ahead of its release.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformRockstar Won’t Make Bully 2, But A New Game Will Let You Relive The Horrors Of High School
Although Rockstar Games is not returning to its Bully franchise anytime soon--at least not that we know of--another game is coming out soon that will allow you to relive the horrors of high school. Agefield High: Rock the School, from developer Refugium Games, is launching on August 12 via Steam, the studio has announced. The "raunchy 2000s-era comedy" game has players trying to become the "big man on campus." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qPYXGCQwHI&feature=youtu.be Agefield High takes place in a small-town high school, and you play as Sam in his senior year. There are 30+ main missions focused on "humor, rebellion, and teenage drama," and players can explore the game's open world, including its school campus, town center, neighborhoods, and countryside. In terms of leaning into its raunchiness, in one part of the trailer, a character says to Sam, "Just like in the movies, you sneak in, wait until she starts showering, then snap a quick photo." The trailer also shows that players will be able to fight jocks by punching and kicking them, mow the lawn, play guitar poorly, and run through a field to escape an angry cow (presumably after attempting to tip it over, as the youth are known to do). The game also has multiple endings. Agefield High launches August 12 on Steam and will hit consoles later. As for a new Bully game, Rockstar hasn't announced one, but the 2006 game has a cult following and many would like to see it come back in some form. Rockstar has said it didn't make a sequel to Bully due to bandwidth issues(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-rockstar-vp-talks-gta-6-explains-why-bully-2-never-happened/1100-6535080/), among other things. Bully is included with GTA+(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-preorders-include-auto-renewing-membership-to-something-you-might-not-actually-want/), so anyone with a membership can play it at no extra cost.
🎮 Multi-platformBeast Of Reincarnation Has Sekiro Vibes, But It Won’t Beat You Down
Beast of Reincarnation(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/beast-of-reincarnation-release-date-trailer-news/1100-6539558/) looks set to kick off a busy August when it launches early in the month, and ahead of its arrival, we've gotten a fresh look at Game Freak's upcoming action-RPG. While Game Freak is well-known for its Pokemon games--including Pokemon Winds and Waves in 2027--Beast of Reincarnation is unlike anything that the developer--and several external teams(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-freaks-beast-of-reincarnation-team-is-relatively-small-with-many-external-developers/1100-6537600/)--has made before. The studio has produced fan-favorite games like Pocket Card Jockey and Tembo the Badass Elephant between Pokemon releases, but with Beast of Reincarnation, it's mixing tactical gameplay with the sharp edge of Sekiro-influenced action. The good news is that Beast of Reincarnation doesn't look like it'll be as brutally challenging as From Software's 2019 classic, as the windows for parries and counters are more forgiving, and you can always slow down time to command your companion, Koo, to lend a helping paw. That's not to say that the game won't have moments of difficulty, as senior video producer Jake Dekker described how one of the game's open-ended zones was home to a particularly challenging boss after he spent some time playing it recently. Remember, if you see a skull above an enemy's head, it's usually a good idea to cheese it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6i0BBtaokU But beyond the Sekiro inspiration, players will also have access to powerful abilities that can give them an advantage in battle. From growing roots to crossing chasms to using her plant-based powers to get some serious airtime and instant kills, the protagonist Emma is a force to be reckoned with. Finding the right synergy between Emma's attacks and Koo's assists will be the key to success, and each character features their own upgradeable skill tree. Beast of Reincarnation launches on August 4, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformSquare Enix Once Again Skips Switch 2 Upgrade Path For Octopath Traveler Collection
The Octopath Traveler(https://www.gamespot.com/games/octopath-traveler/) games established a new line of "HD-2D" games at Square Enix, and fans of the series can look forward to a new Switch 2 release of the first two entries in the series--with a catch. While Octopath Traveler and its sequel have been available on the original Switch for years now, there'll be no upgrade option for players to continue their journey on Switch 2, meaning no discount or transfer their saves across. Both games are lengthy experiences, full of optional detours and challenging quests, so starting from scratch isn't a tempting proposition. Throw in the fact that they still look pretty great for their age thanks to the timeless HD-2D design, making it likely that current players could skip the Switch 2 editions. https://youtu.be/CbWT5KUr3FU While numerous Switch games offer upgrade packs(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/every-game-getting-switch-2-edition-enhanced-versions/2900-6398/) for their Switch 2 editions--some free, others costing a few bucks--the lack of one for Octopath Traveler could make it a very hard sell for fans of the RPG series. Some people online have labeled this as an anti-consumer move on Square Enix's part, as this move rules out the idea of purchasing a cheap secondhand copy of Octopath Traveler and grabbing the upgrade. It also doesn't allow for anyone who purchased the game previously--digitally or physically--to cheaply upgrade. Square Enix has been in hot water in the past for offering zero upgrade paths for several of its HD-2D games. Octopath Traveler 0(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/octopath-traveler-0-wont-even-let-you-pay-to-upgrade-from-switch-to-switch-2/1100-6533602/) and the physical versions(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-dragon-quest-remakes-wont-upgrade-from-switch-to-switch-2/1100-6533168/) of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake all required players to commit to one Switch platform to play them, choosing either a last-gen or a current-gen version. If you are planning to get Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 for Switch 2--and you're jumping in for the first time--there are some nice technical upgrades in this version. The package will be available in both digital and physical editions, with improved frame rates and resolutions on Switch 2 when it launches on October 1.
🎮 Multi-platformBlack Flag Fans Discover New Treasures: Feet Pics
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced comes with loads of fun new features that weren't included in the original game, including feet pics. Okay, okay, feet pics probably weren't Ubisoft's goal when it implemented a robust photo mode that automatically saves and uploads players' photos to the official Black Flag Resynced Photo Mode website(https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/black-flag-resynced/photomode). But this is the internet, so of course the end result is feet pics. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaosSW-SXOC/ Via the Black Flag Resynced Photo Mode website, players can see photos taken by other players along with information like when and where the photo was taken. Over the weekend, a photo of a female NPC's feet(https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/black-flag-resynced/photomode/photo/5437b718-7904-4c63-bf52-5150a5c322f7) went viral and is now the second most-liked image on the Black Flag Resynced Photo Mode website. The photo was taken in Dry Tortuga(https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/DryTortuga)--a small in-game naval fort--and has amassed over 57,000 likes since user xR0ckettManx uploaded it on July 9. The only image more popular than xR0ckettManx's foot-focused masterpiece is a scenic seascape photo of a burning ship(https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/black-flag-resynced/photomode/photo/87f1f5b7-cb06-4d05-85ae-3b090fbfa7a7). It has over 80,000 likes, and zero feet. Black Flag Resynced has enjoyed one of the best launches of an Assassin's Creed game(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-has-the-best-launch-the-series-has-seen-in-years/) in years (though it's not clear whether or not feet pics played a part in that), and while some players are critical of the game's microtransactions(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ac-black-flag-resynced-is-a-hit-but-people-are-particularly-upset-about-one-thing/), the general consensus seems to be that Edward Kenway's story still absolutely slaps(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/black-flag-resynced-is-a-bad-remake-of-peak-assassins-creed/).
🖥 PC, Multi-platformThe Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet with 64GB RAM is down to $2,100
Almost all gaming laptops have gone up in price over the past year. Curiously, the surprisingly fast Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop/tablet combo has not. It’s actually gotten quite a bit cheaper recently. Best Buy has the lowest price on the configuration that includes the AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 “Strix Halo” chipset, &8230;
🎮 Multi-platformGDQ Cancels SNK Stream Over Saudi Arabia Ties
Games Done Quick is best known for its feel-good moments like a dog hitting a walk-off home run(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-dog-hit-a-walk-off-homer-in-the-greatest-gdq-moment-ever/1100-6524727/) in a baseball video game while raising money for charity. However, this year's Summer Games Done Quick charity stream ran into controversy after GDQ announced a sponsored stream with SNK only to cancel it shortly thereafter due to players angered over the latter's ties to Saudi Arabia. On Sunday, July 12, SGDQ announced it was partnering with SNK to stream a sponsored speedrun of Metal Slug in support of the franchise's 30th anniversary. https://twitter.com/GamesDoneQuick/status/2076394968633975242 Under three hours later, GDQ reversed course and announced the cancellation(https://x.com/GamesDoneQuick/status/2076436115620606385) of the stream citing "concerns from our community regarding this partnership, specifically the company’s majority ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, and the human rights concerns tied to the Saudi government." In subsequent posts, GDQ apologized to the streaming host and speed runners(https://x.com/GamesDoneQuick/status/2076436119697432782) and pledged that it wouldn't accept any future sponsorships from SNK(https://x.com/GamesDoneQuick/status/2076436116958523616). The organization also reiterated its support for human rights and inclusivity before promising(https://x.com/GamesDoneQuick/status/2076436121006022870) to "review and strengthen our process for evaluating future sponsors and partners, including closer examination of companies' ownership, to make sure they're aligned with our values." Saudi Arabia already has a deep footprint in the gaming realm, including the developer of Pokemon Go(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-developer-set-to-be-acquired-by-saudi-arabias-scopely-in-3-5-billion-deal/1100-6530064/). However, the biggest Saudi deal is the still in-progress $55 billion buyout for control of EA(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-goes-private-in-55-billion-deal-from-saudi-arabia-jared-kushners-company-and-others/1100-6535078/), one of the biggest video game publishers in the world. Video game unions have come out against the EA sale(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/major-video-game-union-comes-out-against-ea-saudi-buyout/1100-6537621/), and Saudi Arabia's involvement has also drawn the scrutiny of the U.S. Senate(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/eas-saudi-deal-draws-scrutiny-from-us-senators-over-foreign-influence/1100-6535453/) over potential "foreign influence." Regardless, the EA buyout is likely to receive approval even though players continue to protest against it(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cosplaying-gamers-will-raid-ea-hq-to-protest-saudi-arabias-55-billion-buyout/1100-6539869/).
🖥 PC, Multi-platformAerial Knight's MrFreezy Is A 'Light-hearted' Puzzle Game About An Axe Murderer Who Decapitates Men
!Aerial Knight's MrFreezy Puzzle Game Horror Axe Murderer(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/07/13/ca2bf4fd/freezy3.jpg.webp) Developer Aerial Knight(https://gameinformer.com/product/aerialknights-dropshot) makes some interesting (and fun) games, so I'm always looking forward to what's next from the team. Today, I learned about Aerial Knight's MrFreezy, and it might take the record for the wildest puzzle-game pitch of all time, and I can't wait to check it out. Aerial Knight's MrFreezy's Steam page(https://store.steampowered.com/app/4756010/AerialKnightsMrFreezy/?beta=0) features the following, intriguing text: "Play as a woman who's an axe murderer, who kidnaps men, locks them in a basement, and decapitates them (in this light-hearted puzzle game." There are plenty of light-hearted puzzle games out there; there are plenty of games about serial killers, too, I'm sure. But a light-hearted puzzle game about a fictional serial killer? That's got to be a first, right? Check it out in the Aerial Knight's MrFreezy trailer below: As you can see, AerialKnight's MrFreezy is right around the corner, launching on PC on September 1. Unfortunately, September is the busiest month of the year (as developers aim to avoid the black hole of Grand Theft Auto VI(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/06/18/grand-theft-auto-vi-pre-order-date-and-cover-art-revealed)'s November(https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/11/06/grand-theft-auto-vi-release-date-delayed-to-november-2026) launch), so I'll have to somehow find more time to fit this puzzle game into my gaming schedule. In the meantime, read Game Informer's review of Aerial Knight's Never Yield(https://gameinformer.com/review/aerialknights-never-yield/aerialknights-never-yield-review-running-wild), then check out this list of our favorite puzzle games to play right now(https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/04/top-10-puzzle-games-to-play-right-now). Have you ever played an Aerial Knight game? Let us know your favorite in the comments below!
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThe First Two Octopath Traveler Games Are Coming To Switch 2 In October, But There's No Upgrade Path Or Save Data Transfer
!Octopath Traveler II(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2023/02/15/c434e257/ot4.jpg.webp) Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II are coming to Switch 2 on October 1. The move coincides with the series 8th anniversary. Both games will be available separately, digitally and physically, as well as in a digital-only bundle. Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II, first released in 2018 and 2023, respectively, feature improved frame rates and resolutions on Switch 2. Unfortunately, reading the fine print of the announcement trailer states that if you own the original Switch versions of these HD-2D RPGs, Square Enix is not offering an upgrade path for the Switch 2 editions. Furthermore, save data is not compatible between the two versions, meaning you cannot transfer a Switch save to the Switch 2 version, and vice versa. To learn more about these games, be sure to read our original reviews for Octopath Traveler(https://gameinformer.com/review/octopath-traveler/an-arduous-but-rewarding-journey) and Octopath Traveler II(https://gameinformer.com/review/octopath-traveler-ii/two-is-better-than-one). You can also read our review of the most recent entry, Octopath Traveler 0(https://gameinformer.com/review/octopath-traveler-0/going-from-zero-to-hero).
🎮 Multi-platformCFB 27 Ditches Controversial Microtransactions After Massive Blowback
EA Sports has announced that it has removed the CFB 27 microtransaction system that people hated(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/college-football-27-is-pissing-everyone-off/) from the get-go. In a statement, EA said, "We will remove all paid progression options from Road to Glory and Online dynasty." For anyone just catching up, CFB 27 launched with a microtransaction system that allowed players to pay real money to instantly improve their coach or athlete in the Online Dynasty and Road to Glory modes. Alternatively, players could grind for this, but the effort would be substantial. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CFB2027.jpg?w=1024) CFB 27 has done away with its most controversial MTX options. It's also notable because Online Dynasty and Road to Glory were two modes that were largely untouched by microtransactions until this year. People mobilized a boycott of the pay-to-level options, and the CFBPlayDontPay hashtag trended on social media. People on Reddit also said they would skip the game(https://www.reddit.com/r/NCAAFBseries/comments/1uq2uir/notbuyingthenewgame/) because this new in-game-purchase scheme has rubbed them the wrong way. EA said an "unfortunate side effect" of the removal of paid progression in the two modes is that some people will be left with a College Point balance and this balance cannot be applied to Road to Glory or Online Dynasty because of the removal of the paid progression systems. Unspent College Points can be spent in Ultimate Team or other elements of the game, however. EA communicated the change to players on the evening of July 10, with the removal of the paid progression system being implemented on the morning of July 11. EA encouraged people to spend the points while they could, but there was not much time to do so. "Your feedback on Road to Glory and Dynasty is that we've missed the mark with the introduction of paid progression options. This was added independent of deeper mode progression with the aim to give players more choice, but what you've said is that they're not adding the value we intended," EA said. Also in the statement, EA said it will attempt to provide "greater transparency and communication" with the live-service plans for next year's game, CFB 28. "We love this game. We love this community. We love college football," EA said. While the paid progression microtransactions are now gone from CFB 27, the game still has microtransactions for the popular Ultimate Team mode. EA sells points in bundles that range from $5 to $150(https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/browse/ProductAddOns9N2R753H6WQD). EA has offered paid progression systems before, as multiple Battlefield games(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-4-s-buy-everything-dlc-costs-50/1100-6418616/) have offered plays "Shortcut" bundles(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-3-unlock-everything-dlc-costs-40/1100-6369685/) that instantly unlock all weapons, gadgets, and vehicle upgrades without having to grind to unlock them. EA is in the process of selling itself to a group of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The $55 billion deal is structured as a leverage buyout (LBO)(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/unpacking-eas-55-billion-sale-to-go-private-what-does-it-all-mean/1100-6535168/), and it's the largest LBO in history for any market category. The deal comes with billions in debt, and many believe EA will make massive cuts to service the debt(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-acknowledges-risk-of-selling-to-saudi-arabia-claims-it-will-retain-creative-control/1100-6535894/).