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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.
I’m Getting Very Worried About Skate Following EA Layoffs
The author expresses significant concern for the future of the game Skate following recent layoffs at publisher Electronic Arts and its developer Full Circle. Despite recent improvements in the game's live-service content, the reduction in staff raises worries about the game's development trajectory and EA's commitment to the franchise.
An internal Mass Effect 5 trailer has reportedly leaked, offering you a glimpse at the sequel you'll never get to play
An internal trailer for the unreleased Mass Effect 5 has reportedly leaked, offering a glimpse into the game's pre-production assets and potential narrative direction, including the return of Liara T'Soni. This leak follows the announcement of BioWare's shutdown and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game, alongside significant layoffs affecting The Sims, Skate, and Battlefield development teams.
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.
Bioware Shut Down by EA With 400 More Jobs Cut
Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare and cutting approximately 400 jobs as part of a cost-cutting measure, also canceling the next Mass Effect game. The company cited a need to align talent and investments for long-term growth, with the closure of BioWare potentially linked to recent financial pressures and past game performance.
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.
EA finally says the words PS3 gamers have waited 15 years to hear: "Fight Night is coming back"
Electronic Arts has teased the return of its Fight Night boxing series, which has been dormant since Fight Night Champion in 2011. The announcement was made via a new Twitter account for the series, with no further details provided. This marks EA's third revival of a classic sports franchise, following College Football and Skate.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 584: Old men with old phrases
The Massively OP Podcast episode 584 covers recent MMO news including Funcom layoffs, RuneScape's development changes, and Enshrouded's launch. Hosts also discuss Dungeons and Dragons Online's promotional code, irresistible MMO hooks, and feature Dark Age of Camelot as the MMO Spotlight of the Week.
Skate covers its map in fog and demonic sigils with the Curse of Morg Halloween event
The game Skate is currently hosting its 'Curse of Morg' Halloween event, transforming the city of San Vansterdam with fog and demonic sigils until November 3rd. Players can complete challenges, find sigils, and earn event currency to exchange for various in-game items.
WRUP: Eliot is missing edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of City of Heroes, Guardians of the Galaxy, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe. Several staff members also discuss games or media they were disappointed by after high expectations, including Guardians of the Galaxy and the original Halloween film.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 583: I’ve got my Aion 2 of you
The Massively OP Podcast episode 583 covers various MMO topics including Halloween events, the launch of Aion 2, World of Warcraft Forever's promotional efforts and level cap, and the return of Throne and Liberty to NCSoft. The episode also features an MMO Spotlight on The Secret World.
After modders removed Skate's live service bits, devs draw the line with tools that "bypass our systems to unlock paid cosmetics"
EA and Full Circle have stated they do not oppose player creativity or modding in the early access Skate game, but will draw the line at tools that bypass systems to unlock paid cosmetics or unreleased content. This stance comes after the popular ReSkate mod allowed offline play and custom content, with developers emphasizing that such actions harm creators and the development team. While not taking action against ReSkate for now, Full Circle plans to introduce deeper community creation tools in the future.
Skate Developer Promises More Creative Tools Are Coming After ReSkate Modding Platform Goes Viral
Full Circle, the developer of Skate, has released a statement acknowledging the viral success of the fan-made modding platform ReSkate. The studio indicated that more creative tools for players are planned for the future.
Skate’s mid-season update opens new skate parks, adds more missions, and tests proximity voice chat October 13
Skate's mid-season update, scheduled for October 13th, will introduce the new Parry Point Skatepark and open the S.U.M.R. Camp location to all players. The update also includes new missions, music tracks, improvements to no comply tricks, and a technical test for proximity voice chat.
Skate has been de-live serviced by ReSkate, a modding platform downloaded 350,000 times—devs say they will comply…
A fan-made modding platform called ReSkate has been released for the live service game Skate, allowing for offline play, custom servers, and mods. The platform has been downloaded over 350,000 times, with its creators stating they will comply with any cease and desist orders from Electronic Arts. The existence of ReSkate highlights player dissatisfaction with Skate's online-only ecosystem and premium cosmetics.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 582: The year of MMO sequels is upon us
The Massively OP Podcast episode 582 covers the announcement of RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited, alongside recent MMO launches like Aion 2 and Dune Awakening. Discussions also include The Lord of the Rings Online's new expansion and neighbor system, EverQuest expansions, and WoW Forever's beta developments.
WRUP: Horror movies of 2027 edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' segment features community members discussing their gaming habits, including Pokopia, No Man's Sky, Minecraft Dungeons II, and Warframe. The discussion also touches on horror movies and Halloween costume ideas, with participants sharing their thoughts on upcoming films and dream costumes.
