EA shuts down BioWare, cutting 400 jobs and canceling the next Mass Effect
The shutdown of the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age removes one of the industry's most storied RPG developers and eliminates its in-progress sci-fi seq
THE PHILOX · +14 outlets
Arkane Lyon has until mid-November to find a buyer or face closure
The Dishonored and Deathloop studio's near-finished Marvel's Blade could be shelved if no buyer emerges.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Mass Effect fans petition EA to save canceled game, surpass 75,000 signatures
Voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer and Larian CEO Swen Vincke have joined the protest against BioWare's closure.
Ign · +7 outlets
Shigeru Miyamoto becomes first game industry figure to receive Japan's Order of Culture
The Mario and Zelda creator is recognized by the Japanese government for his cultural contributions.
Spilled · +13 outlets
Leaks detail canceled Mass Effect 5: galactic Cold War setting, all three endings merged
Reported details from the canceled project, including a trailer described as John Wick in space, add context to what EA shelved.
Pcgamer · +14 outlets
Xbox first COO Helen Chiang departs three months after role was created
The exit of a Microsoft veteran brought in to signal stability deepens turmoil during Xbox's ongoing reorganization.
Ign · +14 outlets
Capcom data breach affects over 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts
The publisher joins Square Enix in reporting player data compromises amid a wave of attacks on Japanese game companies.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Report: Xbox botched $500M Netflix film and TV deal over cross-media ambitions
Sources say newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma sought $800 million for game adaptations, scuttling the agreement.
Eurogamer · +2 outlets
Elden Ring movie reportedly carries nearly $200 million budget
Alex Garland's adaptation would be A24's most expensive film by a wide margin.
Ign · +4 outlets
Factorio ships final major update after 14 years of development
Patch 2.1 delivers features the team wanted for 2.0 but could not finish, closing out the game's planned roadmap.
Pcgamer · +8 outlets
Battlefield 6 quietly pulls Mass Effect crossover items after BioWare closure
EA's cross-promotional plans for its shooter were scrapped alongside the studio that supplied the sci-fi franchise.
Eurogamer · +8 outlets
One Piece officially coming to Fortnite in next season
Epic Games confirmed one of the most requested collaborations for the battle royale.
Polygon · +13 outlets
Canadian politician wants government help for BioWare staff to buy studio from EA
The proposal would give laid-off employees federal support to acquire and self-run the studio.
Rockpapershotgun · +13 outlets
James Gunn defends DCU approach, says films like Clayface should not exist just to set up crossovers
The DC Studios co-chairman addressed how the studio balances standalone movies against a shared universe.
Ign · +10 outlets
Miyamoto says generative AI will not replace human game designers
The Nintendo veteran argues there will always be a role left for human creativity even as AI tools advance.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Indie dev removes AI-generated voice lines from Future? No Thanks!, offers refunds
Paolo Pedercini had previously described the technology as anti-human and anti-art before disclosing his own use of it.
Rockpapershotgun · +5 outlets
Call of Duty movie director teases story exploring 'the cost of war'
Peter Berg says the live-action adaptation will lean on Modern Warfare characters and a strong emotional core.
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Saber Interactive CEO calls AA games like Hellraiser: Revival the industry's future
The executive points to the horror title's strong performance as evidence mid-budget games can thrive.
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