EA shuts down BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age
The closure ends the studio that created two of gaming's most beloved RPG series and cancels the in-development Mass Effect 5.
Kotaku · +14 outlets
Pokemon Unite to shut down March 23, 2027, with in-game sales suspended immediately
The Pokemon Company confirmed the free-to-play MOBA from Tencent's TiMi Studio Group will go offline after the Aeos Crown 2027 tournament, ending nearly six yea
Ign · +14 outlets
Warhorse Studios hit by 'serious' cyberattack affecting company systems and data
The Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer and Lord of the Rings RPG studio confirmed unauthorized access and is working with cybersecurity experts to assess the d
Gamesindustry · +10 outlets
Call of Duty franchise passes $40 billion in lifetime revenue, Microsoft confirms
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma shared the milestone after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launched on October 23, making the series one of the most lucrative franchises ev
Gamespot · +8 outlets
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to up to 60,000 employees, including Xbox staff
The Voluntary Exit Offer program spans thousands of workers as Microsoft restructures around AI investment.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Composer Austin Wintory shares 20 minutes of music pitched for cancelled Mass Effect 5
The Journey composer, who was in talks to score the BioWare RPG, released the unused music after the studio's closure.
Eurogamer · +14 outlets
Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 employees after Ghost of Yotei launch
The Sony-owned studio behind Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei is cutting jobs despite the game's commercial success.
Gamesindustry · +6 outlets
Nintendo announces Indie World Showcase for October 28, a 15-minute broadcast
The showcase will focus on indie games coming to Switch and Switch 2 from third-party partners.
Gamespot · +13 outlets
Don't Nod faces layoffs and possible insolvency, French union STJV says
The Life is Strange studio's fate remains uncertain as the game workers union details its financial situation.
Rockpapershotgun · +3 outlets
Silent Hill 1 remake targeting 2027 PS5 release, Bloober Team project said to leak
A new report suggests the remake of the 1999 PS1 horror classic has been in development since 2022, with cast details surfacing.
Pushsquare · +14 outlets
Mass Effect fans escalate 'Save Mass Effect' campaign with Times Square billboard
Supporters of the shuttered BioWare series are funding ads and planning more initiatives around The Game Awards.
Eurogamer · +3 outlets
Capcom says 7.6% of sales come from physical copies, plans for 95% digital
The publisher's latest financial report shows boxed units barely registering as it shifts toward digital distribution.
Pushsquare · +1 outlets
Hasbro appoints Dan Ayoub president of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games
The longtime D&D head will lead Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons for the toy and game company.
Polygon · +10 outlets
Peter Molyneux says it is 'almost impossible to code now without using AI'
The veteran designer claims the industry is pretending not to rely on AI tools despite their widespread use.
Pcgamer · +9 outlets
Steam Next Fest flooded with AI slop, as top-demo lists highlight incremental games and AI disclosures
The October edition drew criticism as the demo festival becomes harder to navigate amid a surge of low-effort releases.
Pcgamer · +4 outlets
Capcom reports strong Q2 FY2026 sales across 2026 releases including Onimusha
The publisher's latest financial results show Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword all performing well.
Pushsquare · +2 outlets
Auroch Digital to cut roughly 25% of staff, now-deleted posts say
The Boltgun 2 and Warhammer Survivors developer announced the layoffs shortly before Warhammer Survivors launches in November.
Rockpapershotgun · +1 outlets
Fortnite officially reveals One Piece season in first trailer
The anime crossover headlines the next Fortnite season with a large content lineup.
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