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Farewell BioWare, you inspired so many of us, and you deserved so much better than this
BioWare, the acclaimed developer behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate, has been closed by Electronic Arts. The studio's closure follows a history of critical and commercial disappointments like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, despite its significant contributions to the RPG genre. The article laments the loss of a studio that shaped industry trends and created deeply emotional experiences for players.
Quiz: Rullar du en nat 20 på rollspelsfrågorna?
This article is a quiz testing the reader's knowledge of role-playing games, their heroes, and worlds. It features ten questions covering various RPG elements, from dice rolls to character archetypes, challenging players to identify games, characters, and stories.
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.
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.
ShackStream: Elden Ring on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 759
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its Elden Ring playthrough, episode 759, with host Steve aiming to defeat the boss Margit. Steve has been leveling up off-stream to prepare for the challenge. The stream will also feature upcoming games like Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, alongside discussions about potential Nintendo Switch Online announcements.
RPGs are simply better when you're an idiot
This article argues that role-playing games are more engaging when they embrace player failure and incompetence, rather than solely selling a power fantasy. It highlights how games like Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3, along with tabletop RPGs, create richer narratives and more satisfying successes by allowing for mistakes and unexpected consequences.
I've been reviewing top board games all year, now that cosy season is upon us these are the discounts I'd…
As cozy season arrives, Amazon's Prime Day sale offers significant discounts on popular board games. The article highlights recommendations like Harmonies, Everdell, Ticket to Ride, and Spirit Island, noting that many are near record-low prices. The author, who covers tabletop gaming for GamesRadar+, shares personal favorites and suggests Ticket to Ride for families and Spirit Island for strategy enthusiasts.
It's easy to forget now, but the first Elder Scrolls game had a rough launch back in the day: 'It was a disaster in a lot of ways and somehow built a billion-dollar franchise'
The first Elder Scrolls game, Arena, had a difficult launch in 1994, with low initial sales and store cancellations. Despite these challenges and Bethesda's prior reputation for sports titles, word-of-mouth and player enjoyment helped it eventually build into a billion-dollar franchise.
Best new Lego sets October 2026, from PlayStation to the perfect retro Pokemon kit
October 2026 will see the release of several new Lego sets, including a detailed Pokemon Poké Ball model and a brick-built PlayStation console. The article highlights these as editor's choices, alongside other festive and collectible kits, with special gifts with purchase available for a limited time.
I love modders
The author expresses a strong appreciation for PC gaming, particularly highlighting the impact of mods and the appeal of simulation games and the inner lives of NPCs. They also mention a personal preference for creating their own narratives in RPGs over following established storylines.
The Industrial Revolution is the reason RPGs have area-of-effect spells: A PC Gamer Causality Chain™
This article traces the historical origins of area-of-effect spells in role-playing games, linking their development to the Industrial Revolution. It explores how concepts from J.R.R. Tolkien's works and early tabletop wargames like Leonard Patt's Rules for Middle Earth influenced the implementation of these spells in early video games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Telengard.
Love and Deepspace Unveils New 5-Star Interactive Memory Series [A Night That Never Ends]
Love and Deepspace is launching a new 5-Star Interactive Memory Series titled "A Night That Never Ends" on September 22nd. This event introduces five distinct sensual themes with new characters and rewards, including exclusive outfits and wish items. The event will run until October 10th and features various in-game mechanics like a "Banquet Blessing" cumulative wish event and a "Moonlit Reserve" brand-building activity.
"If the player trusts you enough, they are not going to savescum": Why the makers of some of the best RPGs on PC want you to get used to failing
Several RPG developers discuss the concept of player failure in digital versus tabletop role-playing games. They explore how game design can encourage players to embrace failure as a narrative tool rather than something to be avoided through savescumming, emphasizing trust and agency.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, part of Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide guides and news for Starfield enthusiasts. The editorial team consists of passionate Bethesda fans with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, ensuring meticulously researched and hands-on content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide guides and news for Starfield, written by passionate Bethesda enthusiasts with thousands of hours in Fallout and The Elder Scrolls games. The site emphasizes editorial integrity and independence, adhering to high standards for content creation and unbiased reviews.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide guides and news for Starfield fans, written by editors with extensive experience in Bethesda games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. The site emphasizes editorial integrity and unbiased content, adhering to high standards of journalistic conduct.
GTA 6 may end up being too 'grounded' according to first official preview
The first preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 suggests the game will be more 'grounded' and realistic, potentially impacting the series' traditional chaotic gameplay. Features like controlling both characters simultaneously, realistic NPC reactions to player actions, and character weight gain/muscle building based on diet and exercise have been highlighted. The article speculates that this focus on realism might deviate from the series' established DNA.
'We're offering gamers not just two more headsets, but two different ways to experience their games' — Audio specialist beyerdynamic announces two new, affordable wireless headsets, the MMX 100 and MMX 130
Audio specialist beyerdynamic has launched two new wireless gaming headsets: the closed-back MMX 100 wireless for £89 and the open-back MMX 130 wireless for £109. The MMX 100 features a 275-gram design, detachable Meta Voice microphone, and over 80 hours of battery life, while the MMX 130 is designed for audio enthusiasts with titanium-coated drivers. Both headsets offer flexible connectivity options including Bluetooth 6.0 and a low-latency USB dongle.
Steam has been taken over by sandbox games including Palworld, study of 98,555 games finds, but RPGs and FPS games are…
A study of 98,555 games on Steam reveals that sandbox titles, exemplified by Palworld's $500 million earnings, are among the highest earners. First-person shooters and role-playing games follow closely in revenue generation. However, the report highlights that the top 1% of games account for 84.5% of estimated revenue, with the median game earning only $3,631.
ShackStream: Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 740
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its playthrough of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, an installment noted for its difficulty due to limited experience gain opportunities. The stream will also feature upcoming playthroughs of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Mario Sunshine on the Nintendo Switch. Viewers can tune in on the Shacknews Twitch channel.
