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Video Game Industry Responds to BioWare Shutting Down
Electronic Arts revealed on Wednesday that the legendary RPG studio BioWare is no more. The sudden shuttering wasn't exactly a surprise to onlookers — recent BioWare releases received mixed reviews and middling sales numbers — but…
Shigeru Miyamoto named first video game-related recipient of Japan's Order of Culture
Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary figure behind Nintendo franchises such as Mario and The Legend of Zelda, has been named the first-ever video game-related recipient of Japan's Order of Culture. On Friday, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports…
There's Good News And Bad News About Video Game Sales In September 2026
Last month kicked off the big annual torrent of autumn game releases and Circana has finally shared its latest sales data and estimates for September 2026. What did we learn? Games are up. Hardware is down. Wolverine took home the gold. Xbox sales…
'Samurai Spirits' Video Game Movie in the Works From 'Altered Carbon' Creator (Exclusive)
Laeta Kalogridis is unsleaving her sword for Samurai Spirits. The Altered Carbon creator will write a film adaptation of the video game for The Arena, the the new production company run by Erik Feig. The 1 vs. 1 fighting game took place in feudal…
'Woke' video game studio BioWare's closure draws mixed reactions online: 'f-king devastating'
The closure of video game studio BioWare, which made headlines for dabbling in wokeness while publishing cult hits, has drawn mixed reactions online – with ex-employees and some gamers decrying the shutdown and conservative voices saying the…
Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next 'Mass Effect' canceled amid broader layoffs at EA
Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades. The upcoming “Mass Effect” game, the fifth since 2007, has been canceled. BioWare…
7 Video Game Sporting Events We'd Actually Pay To See, From Rocket League To Blitzball
There's nothing like attending a live sporting event. Sure, it's still fun to watch sports on TV, especially with a few friends who support the same team. But there's nothing like attending a game in person. The speed, the skill, the sheer talent…
Prime Video's 'Game of Thrones Meets Star Trek' Sci-Fi Series Still Moving Forward Following Major Shutdown
The future of sci-fi television is at an interesting crossroads. Doctor Who is off the air for the first time in 20 years. After the conclusion of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, the 60-year franchise will be off the air for…
Nashville Man Charged in Statutory Rape Case Tied to Video Game
Source: Google Street View A 21-year-old man is facing two statutory rape charges after Nashville police say he met a 14-year-old girl through an online video game, then drove more than 1,000 miles to Missouri with the intention of bringing her…
Electronic Arts lays off 400 in latest blow to beleaguered gaming industry
Electronic Arts (EA) is reducing its global workforce by 3%, or about 400 jobs, and shutting down BioWare, the 31-year-old studio behind the Mass Effect series. The cuts, announced yesterday, are the first major changes at EA since the gaming giant…
Pindemonium - Kotaku
A roguelike pinball deckbuilder. Beat each stage's target score before you run out of balls. Between stages, buy passives and upgrades in the shop to build your deck. Choose from 10 flippers, clear 12 stages, then see how far your build can go in…
'Now You're Pushing It' - Debra Wilson Drew the Line at the Wolverine Devs Scanning Her Tattoos Into the Game
In a recent interview with GameSpot, actor Debra Wilson, who you might recognize from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Wolfenstein: The New Colossus, or God of War Ragnarok, said she's sick of seeing her face in video games. The actor said the…
Masahiro Sakurai Believes AI Will Harm GameDev, Leading To A Large Number of Poor Quality, Unprofitable Games
Veteran game developer Masahiro Sakurai is the latest to speak out against generative AI. Sakurai's criticisms are pointed and very specific. In an interview with Denfaminico gamer, he stated that developers need to come up with new game ideas that…
Why isn't this built into Windows 11? I found a free app that automatically switches HDR on for games and videos, and I can't go back
HDR is a feature that's becoming ever more useful for Windows users who want to boost brightness, improve color, and deepen contrast. Unfortunately, Windows 11's handling of HDR is too annoying for many users to bother with. GitHub user…
Star Wars: The Old Republic Lead Writer Mourns Death of BioWare as Farewell Post Leaves Out MMO
The lead writer of Star Wars: The Old Republic has expressed sadness at the death of former developer BioWare, after the studio's official farewell statement failed to mention the MMO. BioWare's statement on its closure namechecked Baldur's Gate…
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