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EA closes Mass Effect, Dragon Age creator BioWare after 30 years of game development
Electronic Arts has announced the closure of BioWare, the acclaimed studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, after 30 years of development. The closure is accompanied by significant layoffs across EA, including 50 employees at BioWare working on a new Mass Effect title, which has now been canceled. This decision follows a recent acquisition of EA and a strategic review of the company's portfolio.
Innersloth co-founder warns devs: 'there are some very bad deals out there'
Innersloth co-founder Forest Willard is warning indie developers about predatory publishing deals in the industry. He has reviewed numerous contracts that he describes as 'truly abysmal' and not conducive to developers making money on their games. Willard expressed frustration with the current state of dealmaking, urging caution for developers entering into publishing agreements.
Among Us Story: On Guard reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
Innersloth announced that Among Us Story: On Guard will be released on February 17, 2027, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game puts players in the role of a Guard tasked with ship security and identifying Impostors within a new training simulator.
In An Unaffordable World, The Future Is Friendslop
The rising cost of gaming is making affordable, social co-op titles, often termed 'friendslop,' increasingly popular. These games are typically priced under $10, mechanically simple, and designed for group play, making them accessible and appealing in an expensive market. Developers are focusing on lower hardware requirements and physics-based interactions to create memorable experiences for players on a budget.
Phasmophobia devs Kinetic Games mosey into publishing with a witchy delivery game, a parasitic Metroidvania, and more
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games is expanding into publishing, announcing several new titles. These include Crescent County, a magic-tech delivery game; Shellbound, a parasitic Metroidvania; Contact Protocol, a retrofuturistic spaceship security game; and Aether Wizard Life, a mage apprentice simulator. Kinetic Games also announced a partnership with Sam Barlow for his next game, featuring Brandon Cronenberg.
Echoing Palworld dev, video game lawyer says all her clients have anti-AI contracts because gamers hate it and it's a copyright landmine: "I think we're going to see lawsuits"
Video game lawyer Haley MacLean reports that nearly all her clients now include anti-generative AI clauses in their contracts due to widespread gamer disapproval and significant copyright concerns. She highlights the legal risks, including potential lawsuits over ownership and infringement, advising studios to avoid the technology altogether. The trend reflects a growing industry-wide caution regarding AI's use in game development and asset creation.
"I'm not a creative. I like spreadsheets" – The low-profile team that powers Marathon, Subnautica 2, NBA 2K, and more
Wolfjaw Studios, founded by Mitch Patterson, specializes in providing essential backend infrastructure and co-development services to major game studios, rather than developing original titles. The Troy, New York-based company has worked on franchises like Destiny 2, Marathon, NBA 2K, and Subnautica, focusing on the 'boring but essential' aspects of game development that creatives often avoid. Patterson emphasizes their stability, long-term client relationships, and their goal to make game development more accessible with manageable budgets.
"Starfox x Armored Core" spacefighter ‘Rogue Eclipse’ launching August 7th!
Rogue Eclipse, a spacefighter roguelike inspired by Star Fox and Armored Core, is set to launch on PC via Steam on August 7th. Developed by Huskrafts and published by Outersloth, the game features arcade-style space combat with roguelike elements and customization options. It will be playable at upcoming events like PAX West.
Among Us celebrates eight years with cosmicubes, an in-game party hat, and a demo for its new single-player game
Among Us is celebrating its eight-year anniversary with in-game rewards and announcements from developer Innersloth. Players can receive a free party hat cosmetic by logging in before July 15th, inspired by the character from the new single-player game, Among Us Story: On Guard, which also has a free demo available. Additional cosmicubes themed around the animated series and outer space are also being offered, with more updates planned.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and Explained
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
Among Us Story: On Guard announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Innersloth has announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a narrative-focused game expanding on the Among Us universe with more lore and a single-player focus. The game is confirmed for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Details reveal a security simulation where players act as a Guard tasked with identifying Impostors among the Crewmates.
Among Us Tiba-tiba Langsung Rilis 10 Episode Serial Animasi
The popular social deduction game Among Us has surprise-released all 10 episodes of its animated series on Paramount+. The series, created by Owen Dennis and produced by CBS Studios and Innersloth, follows a group of eccentric spaceship crew members tasked with transporting scrap across the galaxy while identifying a killer Impostor among them. The voice cast includes Yvette Nicole Brown, Liv Hewson, and Elijah Wood.
Among Us Story: On Guard Announced
Innersloth has announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a new story-driven spinoff of the popular social deduction game Among Us. Players will take on the role of a Guard tasked with solving a murder mystery.
Among Us Story: On Guard announced
Indie developer Innersloth has announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a new standalone spinoff game set in the Among Us universe. The game is in development for Windows PC and tasks players with becoming a Guard responsible for ship security and identifying Impostors. A release date has not yet been announced.
It's not an Imposter, it's a spin-off: multiplayer backstabbing game Among Us has spawned a single player detective story
Innersloth has announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a single-player detective spin-off of the popular multiplayer game Among Us. Players will take on the role of a security officer trying to identify an Imposter aboard a spaceship. A demo is scheduled for release on June 15th, with the game featuring multiple endings and a "beansized" experience.
SGF 2026: Things Get Suss as Among Us Gets New Game and TV Series
During Summer Game Fest 2026, Innersloth announced a new narrative game, Among Us Story: On Guard, for PC and Nintendo platforms, featuring investigation and identifying imposters. Additionally, a trailer for the Among Us TV series was revealed, set to debut on Paramount+ and described as a workplace comedy parodying The Thing. The original Among Us game was also surprise-released.
Among Us Story On Guard is a standalone solo spin-off
Innersloth has announced Among Us Story On Guard, a new standalone single-player spin-off set in the Among Us universe. This narrative adventure game features a new vector art style, crime-solving elements, and first-person vent crawling, tasking players with proving their innocence as a Crewmate Guard before an Impostor strikes again.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
