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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.
EA Halts Development on Mobile Multiplayer Sims Game in Favor of Rumored Sims 4 Sequel
Electronic Arts has halted development on a mobile multiplayer Sims game. The company is shifting focus to a rumored sequel for The Sims 4, indicating a change in development priorities.
Soulframe elaborates on what ‘Open Preludes’ actually means and its ‘ambitious’ Preludes 17
Digital Extremes has clarified the meaning of 'Open Preludes' for their upcoming MMO Soulframe, stating that it will remove the need for invitation codes, allowing anyone on PC to sign up and play. The update also detailed upcoming features for Prelude 17, including mounted wolf companions, new weapons, armor, runes, and reworked world events.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Reportedly In Development At DICE And Respawn
Reports indicate that DICE and Respawn Entertainment are developing Star Wars: Battlefront III. This news corrects earlier speculation that Bungie might be involved in the project.
Sensible World of Soccer 96/97 AGA - A native Amiga AGA version for sports fans!
A new, ground-up rewrite of the classic football game Sensible World of Soccer 96/97, named OpenSWOS, has been released as a free, native AGA version for Amiga systems. This open-source project in C offers a true 256-colour palette and improves upon the original's capabilities, while also supporting modern emulators and future feature additions.
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.
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.
The Internet Reacts to the Cancellation of Mass Effect 5 and the Death of BioWare
The internet is reacting with dismay and anger to the reported cancellation of Mass Effect 5 and the perceived decline of BioWare. Many fans express deep disappointment and concern for the future of the studio.
DICE and Respawn are working on a new shooter, reportedly Star Wars Battlefront 3
Electronic Arts has confirmed that DICE and Respawn Entertainment are collaborating on a new shooter, widely reported to be Star Wars Battlefront 3. This announcement comes alongside news of BioWare's shutdown and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game.
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.
BioWare is closing down and Mass Effect 5 is cancelled, months after Saudi Arabia's $55bn EA buyout
BioWare, the acclaimed RPG developer behind titles like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, is closing down, with its in-development Mass Effect 5 project also cancelled. This surprising decision comes just months after its parent company, Electronic Arts, was acquired by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The closure marks the end of an era for the studio, which has been a prominent name in the industry for over three decades.
Electronic Arts (EA) to close BioWare & lay off 400 employees
Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, resulting in the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game and the layoff of approximately 400 employees. While Dragon Age: The Veilguard received a mixed review, the closure is a significant event for the company and its staff.
EA Confirms DICE and Respawn Are Collaborating on a New Project Amidst Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Rumors
Electronic Arts has confirmed that its studios DICE and Respawn Entertainment are collaborating on a new project. This announcement adds further speculation to existing rumors about the development of Star Wars: Battlefront 3.
Electronic Arts Shuts Down BioWare, Cancels the New Mass Effect, and Cuts 400 Jobs
Electronic Arts has announced significant cuts, including the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the new Mass Effect game. The company is also laying off approximately 400 employees as part of a broader restructuring.
CD Projekt Red has "hired so many modders" that Cyberpunk 2 co-lead says "I think half of the quest team…
CD Projekt Red has significantly integrated modders into its development teams for Cyberpunk 2077 and its upcoming sequel, Cyberpunk 2. According to Cyberpunk 2 associate game director Pawel Sasko, a substantial portion of the quest team comprises former modders. This practice highlights the value of community contributions in game development.
ARC Raiders thanks fans for playing over 30 million rounds during the ‘polarizing’ PvE mode test
Embark Studios has analyzed data from over 30 million rounds played during the PvE test for their PvPvE extraction shooter, ARC Raiders. The studio acknowledges the test has been polarizing and will prioritize the overall health and enjoyability of the game in their future decisions, with insights expected by November.
Football Manager 27 will be free at launch as Sega try to win back fans
Sega has announced that Football Manager 27 will be free to play for a limited time from October 29 to November 3, aiming to win back fans after a troubled launch for Football Manager 26. The sequel, launching fully on November 10, will feature an improved interface and visuals, and will be available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
GTA 6 Will Feature Lots Of Small Details Like Red Dead’s Dynamic Horse Testicle Physics
New details about Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal a focus on granular details, similar to Red Dead Redemption II's dynamic horse testicles. The game will feature narrower roads, denser traffic, and a deliberate approach to realism balanced with arcade fun. Rockstar Games experienced challenging development periods between 2019-2022 due to COVID-19 and internal discussions on game design.