EA Games is shutting down seven games today, marking another round of server closures. The company regularly discontinues older titles, particularly live-service games, annual sports releases with expired licenses, and mobile games. These shutdowns often happen every few months, with fans getting advance notice before the servers go dark. 7 EA Games Are Shutting Down Today EA has already taken two games offline in 2025. Rory McIlroy PGA Tour was shut down on January 16, limiting golf game options on modern platforms. Then, on January 24, EA pulled the plug on The Simpsons: Tapped Out, a once-popular mobile game. Many fans protested the decision, even starting petitions to keep the game online, but EA stuck to its schedule.

This weekend, a questionable adult imitation of Helldivers 2 made its debut on Steam, causing quite a stir. Titled "SEXDIVERS", the game blatantly copies the style and mechanics of Arrowhead's acclaimed live-service shooter, replacing its themes of democracy and freedom with 18+ "steamy scenes."Created by Octo Games, known for titles like Cumverse and Furry Survivals 18+, SEXDIVERS mimics the look of Helldivers 2 to an almost comical degree. From battling Terminid-like bugs to wearing armor strikingly similar to that of the Helldivers, the similarities are undeniable. However, instead of a thrilling gameplay experience, players get scenes described as "video calls from hotties" awkwardly displayed over the health bar. Think TikTok's Subway Surfer trend, but with a very adult twist.

Marvel Snap, the popular card battler, is providing generous compensation following its brief unavailability in the United States earlier this month. While all players worldwide are eligible for rewards, U.S.-based players receive exclusive bonuses as part of a special downtime package.The shutdown occurred after the U.S. Congress passed the "Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," which specifically targeted ByteDance, the parent company of Marvel Snap's publisher, Nuverse. The legislation caused Marvel Snap to go offline for U.S. players on January 19, 2024. However, the ban has since been temporarily lifted, allowing the game to return to the U.S. market.

Atlus enthusiasts have enjoyed a remarkable surge of releases over the past year, with Metaphor: ReFantazio standing out as the crown jewel. As a fresh intellectual property from Atlus, the game has garnered immense critical acclaim, solidifying its position as a breakthrough title. Its success was underlined at The Game Awards 2024, where it clinched accolades such as Best RPG, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction. Given this level of achievement, discussions among fans about a sequel’s potential trajectory have reached a fever pitch. The game’s director, Katsura Hashino, has stated that there are no definitive plans to turn the title into a franchise, though he expressed hope for such a development in the future. Despite this, the groundwork laid by Metaphor: ReFantazio makes it an excellent candidate for expansion. Speculation abounds, with some fans believing a follow-up could serve as a spiritual successor rather than a direct continuation. However, the game’s finale contains unresolved narrative threads that hint strongly at a direct sequel.

Krafton Inc., the South Korean publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, has outlined a bold 2025 business roadmap. This strategy emphasizes IP expansion, first-party game development, and optimized resource management. Known for titles like The Callisto Protocol and Moonbreaker, Krafton plans to ramp up investments in its 14 creative studios and embrace second-party publishing to nurture both new and existing IPs.CEO Kim Chang-han highlighted a mission to secure a major new franchise IP to build on PUBG's success. With projects like Subnautica 2 and inZOI on the horizon, Krafton aims to diversify its portfolio, targeting sustainable growth across genres and platforms. Despite setbacks like The Callisto Protocol, the company continues to position itself for market leadership through strategic partnerships, studio acquisitions, and innovative ventures.

The reveal trailer for the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Super: Super Hero DLC pack has confirmed an exciting update—Ultimate Gohan is now a transformation rather than a standalone character.While Sparking Zero boasts an impressive roster covering nearly every era of Dragon Ball, some fans have grown weary of its handling of certain forms. One long-standing issue has been the game’s tendency to treat specific transformations as separate characters, preventing players from transitioning naturally between forms. Examples like Goku’s Ultra Instinct Sign and Mastered forms, as well as the absence of fan-favorites like Super Saiyan Rage Trunks, highlight this frustration. However, perhaps the most notable oversight has been Ultimate Gohan, a transformation widely recognized in Dragon Ball media but previously treated as a standalone fighter in the game.