Battlefield 6's multiplayer producer Jeremy Chubb has discussed the franchise's legacy and what the teams at Battlefield Studios are trying to achieve with the new game, and specifically around the trademark destruction elements.

Chubb told PC Gamer that 2010's Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was a high point for the series with regards to "comprehensive" destruction elements, and the team is keen to try to get back to those roots with Battlefield 6.

"When you look for excellence in our legacy, [Bad Company 2] is where you find it," Chubb said. "That game particularly delivered on a level of fidelity and a sort of intimate destructive experience. Blasting out a single wall, bringing down a partial building, or entire buildings. It was comprehensive, and it felt like the identity of that game more than anything else."

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Battlefield 6's open beta already reached about 10,000 concurrent players on one platform, despite the servers not even going live until August 7. Insider Gaming noticed that Battlefield 6's open beta reached a peak concurrent player count on Steam of 9,463 on Monday, August 4.

That's the day that preloading for the Battlefield 6 open beta began, so it's understandable that the game client would see a big spike in users. People aren't actually playing the game yet, however, as the servers don't go live until August 7. In any event, this many people logging in to the game on a single platform days before public availability appears to be a sign that the open beta could put up some big numbers.

Preloading for the Battlefield 6 beta is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as well, along with the EA app, so the Steam numbers represent just a fraction of the total audience.

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Since its debut near the end of March, Grow a Garden has been a breakout hit on the Roblox platform. Now, players will be able to cook the vegetables they grow and earn rewards in the game's latest update.

The new update revolves around Chris P, a literal pig who has his own kitchen. Chris P's thought balloon reveals what he's craving at any particular moment, from candy to pizza. And if players are able to satisfy Chris P's cravings, then they'll be able to get an assortment of new seeds, new gear, and new in-game pets.

Some of the new seeds added to the game include onions, jalapenos, crown melon, and tacofern. Grow a Garden has also revamped its trading capabilities. Previously, some players were allowed to essentially rob their trading partners by disconnecting before coming through with their end of the bargain. Now, players need to get a trade ticket from the gear shop in order to complete a transaction.

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War! Intrigue! Nations and Mega Corporations vie for control over an ancient weapon discovered in the near future. You must pilot the mecha “Gigas” and survive against endless waves of enemies in order to achieve victory. Gigantes Ex Machina is a rogue-lite mecha action shooting game. Beloved gameplay mechanics such as a randomized power-up leveling system will welcome both new and experienced players into this exciting world! Be immersed in thrilling audio fidelity to the myriad gunfire, explosions and pulsating sound effects as you race across the battlefield!

Spawn: Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray

$38 (was $50) | Releases October 7

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Back in the '90s, Todd McFarlane's Spawn was one of the hottest comic books on shelves. The flagship series for Image Comics, Spawn's popularity spilled into mainstream pop culture with its own line of toys, an animated HBO series, and --perhaps most notably--a feature film adaptation in 1997 starring Michael Jai White as the titular antihero. Now, almost 18 years later, the grim superhero film is getting a limited-edition 4K release from Arrow Video, which is on a roll with 4K restorations of cult classics.

Spawn Limited Edition includes theatrical and director's cuts as well as premium packaging, new artwork, and a few collectibles. Preorders opened last week for $50, but Amazon is now offering a nice discount that drops the price to $38. Spawn's 4K Limited Edition releases October 7.

Spawn: Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray $38 (was $50) | Releases October 7

Arrow Video restored the Theatrical and Director's Cuts in native 4K (2160p) resolution using the original camera negatives. Both versions support High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision and HDR10. Audio options include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and lossless stereo.

The Limited Edition is packaged in a reversible sleeve with new artwork. You'll also get an illustrated booklet with fresh commentary and a double-sided, fold-out poster.

The main difference between the Theatrical and Director's Cut is the tone, as a lot of the violence was removed to secure a PG-13 rating. Other than that, the Director's Cut is less than three minutes longer than the Theatrical Cut, but the extra violence pushes it into R-rated territory.

There's also a ton of bonus materials, such as a a brand-new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter, and new interviews with the film's cast and crew. You can also explore archival content, including behind-the-scenes featurettes, promotional materials, and audio commentary tracks, many of which are from previous DVD and Blu-ray releases. You can check out the full list of features below.

Preorder at Amazon Spawn Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray Bonus Features

• Native 4K restorations of Theatrical and Director's Cuts
• HDR: Dolby Vision and HDR10
• Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / Lossless Stereo
• New reversible cover and sleeve art
• Double-sided poster
• Illustrated booklet with commentary by John Torrani

Disc 1: Director's Cut (Rated R)

• 4K resolution (2160p)
• HDR: Dolby Vision and HDR10
• Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / Lossless Stereo
• Audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter (new)
• Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams
• Hell's Perfect Son: An interview with actor Michael Jai White (new)
• Spawn Support: An interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney (new)
• The Devil’s in the Details: An interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero (new)
• The Devil’s Music: An interview with music supervisor Happy Walters (new)
• Order Out of Chaos: An interview with editor Michael Knue (new)
• Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse featurette
• The Making of Spawn featurette
• Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
• Theatrical trailer
• Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
• Original Todd McFarlane sketches
• Spawn concept and sketch gallery
• English subtitles

Disc 2: Theatrical Cut (Rated PG-13)

• 4K resolution (2160p)
• HDR: Dolby Vision and HDR10
• Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / Lossless Stereo
• English subtitles

Spawn tells the story of ruthlessly efficient black ops soldier Al Simmons. Betrayed and murdered by his commanding officer, Jason Wynn (Martin Sheen), Simmons is sent to hell for his sins, but he is resurrected on Earth by the devil Malebolgia as part of a grand scheme to kickstart the apocalypse. Empowered with the might of Hell, Simmons finds himself torn between his quest for revenge, dark forces, and salvation.

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Evangelion Anime on Blu-ray

Rebuild of Evangelion Movies & Neon Genesis Evangelion Series

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The first two movies in the Rebuild of Evangelion series are finally getting new Blu-ray editions on October 14. Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone and Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance are up for preorder for $30 each at Amazon. Both films have been out of print for a long time in the US, as the most recent editions launched back in 2010-11.

Hopefully Evangelion: 3.33 gets a reprint next, because then fans can easily buy the entire Evangelion saga on Blu-ray. At the moment, only the DVD version of 3.33 is easily attainable. Meanwhile, the final film in the series, Evangelion: 3.0+1.11, received a new Blu-ray Steelbook Edition last summer, and it's available for only a couple bucks more than the standard edition thanks to a deal at Amazon. Evangelion 3.0+1.11 is also the only movie in the series on 4K Blu-ray in the US--though you're limited to a Collector's Edition for $55 (was $80).

Rebuild of Evangelion released in four parts from 2007-2021 as a retelling of the beloved '90s series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is available on Blu-ray for $40 (was $60) at Amazon.

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