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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Mass Effect Petition Hopes to Save Franchise After EA News
Following Electronic Arts' decision to close BioWare and cancel the next Mass Effect game, a fan petition on Change.org has garnered over 200,000 signatures. The petition urges EA to fund the continuation of the Mass Effect franchise or license the IP to another studio, highlighting the series' importance in the sci-fi RPG genre.
Steam Week in Review: AI disclosures enter the discourse again, as Epic CEO calls them 'just as partisan as…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's mandatory AI disclosure policy for Steam, calling it politically motivated and harmful to developers. He argues that Valve is creating an anti-AI environment and that this stance benefits Epic Games. Valve, however, states the policy is to understand the evolving landscape and risks associated with AI in game development.
List of every free Nintendo Switch 2 game
This article lists free-to-play games available on the Nintendo Switch 2, including titles like Fortnite and Overwatch. It also details games that offer a 'Friend's Pass,' allowing players to join a friend who owns the full game.
EA says it's 'bringing together our Respawn and DICE studios to collaborate on a future project' that is…
Electronic Arts is consolidating its Respawn Entertainment and DICE studios to collaborate on a future project, widely reported to be Star Wars Battlefront 3. This move comes as EA restructures, shutting down BioWare and laying off 400 employees, including canceling work on Mass Effect 5. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to live-service titles like Apex Legends and upcoming games such as Marvel's Iron Man and Star Wars Jedi 3.
Game dev plans affected by Electronic Arts firings take clearer shape as fans and devs mourn BioWare’s end
Electronic Arts has laid off hundreds of employees and shut down the legendary BioWare studio, impacting various game development projects including The Sims and Star Wars titles. The decision has drawn strong criticism from former employees and industry figures, with many lamenting the loss of BioWare's legacy in RPGs like Dragon Age and Mass Effect.
Following shock BioWare closure, scope of EA job cuts becomes clear as layoffs hit Respawn, Maxis, Full Circle, EA Motive, and more
Electronic Arts has announced significant layoffs affecting approximately 400 employees across multiple studios, including the closure of BioWare. Studios such as Maxis, Respawn Entertainment, EA Motive, Full Circle, and Ripple Effect are also impacted by these job cuts. The company cited a need for organizational efficiencies following its recent acquisition.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 reportedly being co-developed by Battlefield studio DICE and Apex Legends studio Respawn
Electronic Arts is reportedly co-developing Star Wars: Battlefront 3 between DICE and Respawn Entertainment, following recent layoffs and studio closures. This news comes amid rumors and follows the troubled launch and subsequent overhaul of Star Wars: Battlefront 2, which was heavily criticized for its loot box mechanics.
"Development on the next Mass Effect is ending": EA is shutting down RPG veteran Bioware "to align talent and investments where we see the greatest opportunities for players and long-term growth"
Bioware, the veteran RPG studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, is shutting down after over 30 years, with development on the next Mass Effect project also ending. Electronic Arts cited a need to align talent and investments for long-term growth, leading to 400 layoffs across EA, including 50 at Bioware. This closure follows concerns about the high cost and long production times of Bioware's large-scale games and comes after EA's recent leveraged buyout.
EA Lays Off Around 400 Employees After Taking “A Hard Look at Our Business” – Rumor
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off approximately 400 employees as part of a strategic business review, impacting studios like BioWare and leading to the cancellation of some projects, including the next Mass Effect. The company is prioritizing investment in its sports titles and Apex Legends, while also developing new Star Wars Jedi and Marvel's Iron Man games. Support for Battlefield will continue, with DICE collaborating on a new project with Respawn Entertainment.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 reportedly in the works at Respawn and Dice in the wake of EA's BioWare shutdown
Respawn Entertainment and DICE are reportedly collaborating on a revival of Star Wars: Battlefront 3, following EA's closure of BioWare. While EA plans to continue investing in Apex Legends and upcoming Star Wars Jedi and Iron Man titles, the Battlefront 3 project is still in its early stages with few details available. The game is expected to follow the arcade-style shooter format of its predecessors.
EA’s New Mass Effect Game Is Being Canceled for a Heartbreaking Reason
Electronic Arts is shutting down its BioWare studio and cutting 400 jobs as part of a cost-reduction strategy, leading to the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game. This move, affecting 50 BioWare employees, comes after previous underperforming titles like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, and a recent sales shortfall for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. EA is also canceling The Sims' Project Lotus, shifting focus to Project Evergreen, while continuing support for franchises like Apex Legends and Battlefield.
EA lägger ner Bioware och skrotar nästa Mass Effect
Electronic Arts is closing BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, resulting in approximately 400 job losses. Development on the next Mass Effect title has been canceled, and the Edmonton office will be shut down. EA will instead focus resources on its successful live service games like Battlefield and Apex Legends, as well as upcoming titles like Marvel's Iron Man and the next Star Wars Jedi game.
Star Wars Battlefront 3 Reportedly In Development By EA’s Top Shooter Studios
Electronic Arts is reportedly developing Star Wars Battlefront 3, with Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment and Battlefield developer DICE collaborating on the project. This news comes amidst EA's restructuring, which includes layoffs and the closure of BioWare. The publisher mentioned that learnings from Battlefield's live service launch will inform future shooter portfolio growth.
EA cancels unannounced The Sims project, trims the Skate team and plans to lay off 400 workers: "We're the number one publisher in Western HD gaming"
Electronic Arts has announced significant changes, including the closure of BioWare's studio, the cancellation of an unannounced Sims title, and the reduction of the Skate development team, resulting in approximately 400 job cuts. The company cited industry changes and increased competition as reasons for these difficult decisions.
With BioWare dead, EA lays out its 'next chapter,' and it's pretty much as predicted: Guns and football are fine, and everything else is under the microscope
Following the closure of BioWare, Electronic Arts has announced a strategic shift focusing on its largest franchises like Battlefield, Apex Legends, and EA Sports FC, while reducing the scope of other projects. The company is pausing 'Project Lotus,' pausing development on the early-stage Mass Effect game, and cutting the Skate team, leading to significant layoffs and a negative sentiment towards the studio's future.
EA Kills BioWare, Cancels New Mass Effect, Pauses New Sims Game, And All The Other Big EA News That Just Happened
Electronic Arts has confirmed significant layoffs impacting approximately 400 employees and has canceled the next Mass Effect game, leading to the closure of the BioWare studio. Additionally, a new Sims game has been paused, and the Skate title is being scaled back. These changes follow EA's recent $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with the company aiming to reduce costs and streamline development.
Don't call the new Diablo board game a dungeon crawler, it's a "dungeon battler" with fighting and…
A new Diablo board game, titled 'Diablo: Unbound,' is in development by Glass Cannon Unplugged, who describe it as a 'dungeon battler' rather than a traditional dungeon crawler. The game will feature iconic classes, customizable skill trees, and modular replayability, with a crowdfunding campaign planned for early 2027. Players can get hands-on with the game at SPIEL Essen from October 22-25.
Games like Call of Duty and EA Sports FC most at risk of losing players during GTA 6 launch, according to new data
New data from gaming consultancy Open World suggests that titles like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and EA Sports FC are most at risk of losing players during the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. The analysis indicates that competitive shooters and sports games, along with driving and high-stakes session games, are most likely to see player migration. Developers are advised to avoid major content updates or marketing pushes during GTA 6's launch window to mitigate player loss.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pays Tribute to Vince Zampella in its Credits
Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 includes a tribute to studio co-founder Vince Zampella in its "In Memoriam" credits section. Zampella, who co-created the Call of Duty franchise and founded Respawn Entertainment, passed away in December 2025. His significant impact on the gaming industry was highlighted by colleagues and media figures.
