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MMO Week in Review: Lament for BioWare
Electronic Arts has officially shut down the legendary studio BioWare, laying off 400 employees in the process. This move has been met with significant criticism, highlighting concerns about venture capital and corporate practices in the gaming industry. Several other MMOs and studios also saw news this week, including updates on MapleStory Classic World, Chronicles of Elyria, and the closure of Zenith.
Dragon Nest smashes the big red nostalgia button with the launch of Dragon Nest Classic
Eyedentity Games has launched Dragon Nest Classic, a separate server inspired by the early days of the action MMO Dragon Nest. This classic server features content from the game's early release, with a level cap of 32, and includes adjustments like a beginner's guide system and lowered skill acquisition levels. The launch is accompanied by various in-game events designed to engage players and celebrate the return of classic content.
MapleStory Classic World with its ‘true nostalgia’ cruises into a full global launch
MapleStory Classic World has officially launched globally, offering players a "true nostalgia" experience with legacy mechanics, five base classes, and a fresh economy on unique servers. Available as a free-to-play title on Nexon's launcher and Steam, the game also includes new content and zones, with login rewards available during the launch period.
ARC Raiders and The Finals announce plans for film and television adaptations
Nexon's Embark Studios and Chernin Entertainment have announced plans to adapt the video games ARC Raiders and The Finals into film and television series. While specific details regarding which game will be adapted for which medium are not yet available, both companies expressed excitement for the upcoming transmedia projects.
Arc Raiders och The Finals ska bli till film och tv-serie
Embark Studios, the developer behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, has partnered with Chernin Entertainment (The North Road Company) to adapt both game franchises into film and television series. Chernin Entertainment, known for producing the Backrooms film, secured the rights after a competitive bidding process. Both Embark Studios and Chernin Entertainment will collaborate closely to ensure the creative vision of the games is maintained in the new media formats.
Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting TV series and film adaptations
Embark Studios' games Arc Raiders and The Finals are being adapted into TV series and films by Chernin Entertainment. Nexon executive chairman Patrick Söderlund stated the deal is a significant step in growing the games into transmedia experiences. Chernin Entertainment sees the games as ambitious global intellectual property with franchise potential.
Arc Raiders and The Finals set for TV and film adaptations from Backrooms co-producer
Chernin Entertainment has announced plans to create television and film adaptations for Embark Studios' games, The Finals and Arc Raiders. The Finals is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter, while Arc Raiders is a popular extraction shooter that previously won Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards.
Arc Raiders TV and movie adaptations are in the works, and the same goes for Embark's previous shooter The Finals
Chernin Entertainment and Nexon have partnered to develop film and television adaptations for Embark Studios' shooters Arc Raiders and The Finals. Embark's CEO Patrick Söderlund stated the collaboration aims to create integrated transmedia experiences, with the creative teams working closely with Chernin to maintain the properties' core identity.
Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting film and TV adaptations in collaboration with the Backrooms production company
Embark Studios, the developer behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, is collaborating with Chernin Entertainment to create film and TV adaptations of both games. This partnership aims to expand these properties into deeply integrated transmedia experiences, with Chernin Entertainment's film president David Ready highlighting the visually stunning and story-rich worlds created by Nexon and Embark.
There are so many games coming out in October you guys
October 2026 is packed with new game releases and updates across PC platforms, including highlights like Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Car Park Capital, and Valor Mortis. Major events such as LudoNarraCon, Brasil Game Show, and PAX Australia are also scheduled, alongside significant DLC and update drops for games like Enshrouded and Dragon's Dogma 2.
"Ultimately, we asked 'why are we doing this?'": the creators of Arc Raiders wildly underestimated how hard it is to make a live service game
Embark Studios executive producer Aleksander Grøndal admitted the team significantly underestimated the difficulty of creating a live service game for Arc Raiders, leading to team burnout and unsustainable update schedules. The studio has since shifted to larger, biannual content drops to improve quality and team well-being, drawing on lessons learned from Grøndal's past experiences with burnout at Electronic Arts.
'We were constantly overshooting our capacity:' Arc Raiders exec says success resulted in burnout
Aleksander Grøndal, executive producer at Embark Studios, discussed the intense challenges of live service game development, particularly for Arc Raiders. He revealed that the team is exhausted from the constant pressure to produce content for over 16 million players, leading to burnout and a need to re-evaluate workflows. Grøndal also shared a personal story of severe burnout during his tenure at Electronic Arts, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance for long-term success.
Fareidolia blends real-time and turn-based combat to craft a unique gameplay system
Fareidolia, an upcoming anime-style RPG from Nexon, features a unique combat system that blends real-time movement with turn-based actions. Players act as the director of the Anima City Restoration Center, working with "Mates" to resolve city issues. The game was showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2026, highlighting its dynamic battles and character interactions, though a release date has not yet been announced.
ARC Raiders’ Massive Frozen Trail Update is Getting a First Look on September 23rd
Embark Studios will reveal the "Frozen Trail" update for ARC Raiders on September 23rd, with the content drop officially launching on October 8th. This update is described as the game's biggest yet, featuring a new map, new threats, progression goals, and new gadgets. Despite a slowdown in sales, ARC Raiders has achieved significant success for Embark Studios and parent company Nexon.
Höjdpunkterna under Blizzcons öppningsshow
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several new titles and updates during its BlizzCon opening show. A new Starcraft shooter is in development for a 2030 release, Diablo IV's 'Season of Hell's Legacy' arrives in early 2027 with a Nintendo Switch version sooner, and a Diablo animated series is coming to Netflix. World of Warcraft will see a 'classic plus' version called 'World of Warcraft Forever' and its next expansion, 'The Last Titan', is slated for next year. Warcraft III: Reforged also receives a new DLC campaign today.
StarCraft Is Officially Back, But It’s Taking A Much Different Form
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced a new StarCraft game, which will be an open-world shooter rather than the traditional real-time strategy genre. Revealed at BlizzCon, the game is slated for a 2030 release and was met with a mixed reaction from the crowd. This marks the first new StarCraft title since StarCraft II concluded in 2015, though a stealth-action spin-off, StarCraft: Ghost, was canceled.
Saudi Arabia's PIF reportedly considering to combine EA with Savvy Games Group
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts (EA) with its subsidiary, Savvy Games Group, to improve coordination between its assets. This potential merger is unlikely to proceed until Savvy completes its $6 billion acquisition of Moonton. EA's acquisition by the PIF was finalized last month, with assurances that creative control and player-first values would remain intact.
Dave the Diver has now sold more than 10 million copies, Mintrocket 'can't wait to share our future…
Mintrocket announced that Dave the Diver has surpassed 10 million copies sold across all platforms, with its 'In the Jungle' expansion also selling over one million copies. The developer also teased future plans, including the upcoming cooking simulation spin-off, Bancho The Chef.
Quiz: Hur bra är du på att överleva?
This article celebrates the release of Valheim 1.0 with a quiz testing players' knowledge of survival and crafting games. It asks how well users can gather resources, build bases, and stay alive, highlighting common pitfalls in the genre. The quiz requires users to log in to participate.
MapleStory’s September patch comes with Spanish language support, faster leveling, and a new collab
MapleStory's September update introduces a collaboration with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, offering players new adventures and rewards until October 7th. The patch also includes beta support for the Spanish language, faster leveling for players between levels 210 and 259, and various balance adjustments and bug fixes.
