• After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look

    After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look
    In the wake of the news that EA has closed down BioWare and ended development on Mass Effect 5, Archetype Entertainment—co-founded by former BioWare devs Chad Robertson, James Ohlen, and Drew Karpyshyn—has given players a brand-new look at its upcoming title, a very Mass-Effecty sci-fi RPG called Exodus.Specifically, Archetype has revealed a visual rework of its male player-character model. When GameSpot previewed Exodus in late August, the male version of protagonist Jun Aslan could be seen
  • GTA 6’s New TV Trailer Is A Bit Different, See It For Yourself

    GTA 6’s New TV Trailer Is A Bit Different, See It For Yourself
    GTA 6's marketing push is ramping up substantially, and that includes with TV commercials. Eagled-eyes fans have discovered that the new GTA 6 TV spots actually contain some extended sequences, but just barely.For starters, a 30-second TV spot cuts out the steamy shower scenes with Jason and Lucia from the launch trailer. While the shower scenes are gone in this edit, the new TV spot has a slightly longer shots of an airplane sequence and another with Jason and Lucia standing next to their car.
  • I’m Getting Very Worried About Skate Following EA Layoffs

    I’m Getting Very Worried About Skate Following EA Layoffs
    Publisher Electronic Arts recently slashed 400 roles across its company, which resulted in the shuttering of legendary RPG studio BioWare. But also impacted by the layoffs was Skate developer Full Circle, and now I'm growing increasingly worried about the future of a franchise I waited so long to make a comeback.
    Part of EA's latest round of layoffs on October 21 included cutting an unspecified number of staffers to create a "very clear roadmap" that leads to a "healthier and more sustainable bu
  • WoW: Forever Is Keeping Its Secrets Close To The Chest

    WoW: Forever Is Keeping Its Secrets Close To The Chest
    World of Warcraft: Forever players may have searched its beta with a fine-toothed comb, but Blizzard said there are still plenty of secrets waiting to be found come launch and beyond.In a new WoW: Forever Podcast dedicated to the end of the beta, Blizzard made clear it's keeping many of the game's surprises close to its chest. Senior game designer Josh Greenfield said Blizzard had disabled some items and secrets for the beta. He gave an example of a new torch item that was originally turned off
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  • The Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer Is Absolutely Heartbreaking

    The Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer Is Absolutely Heartbreaking
    After hearing the disappointing news that EA has shuttered BioWare, putting an end to two of my favorite RPG franchises—Mass Effect and Dragon Age—I have been, like so many other players, feeling pretty bummed out. But I consoled myself with the fact that, given the environment at BioWare in recent years, the now-canceled Mass Effect 5 probably wouldn't be that good anyway.Like many players, I enjoyed the Mass Effect trilogy, but felt that Mass Effect: Andromeda fell short. Similarly, BioWar
  • Why People Think Valve Just Accidentally Confirmed Half-Life 3

    Why People Think Valve Just Accidentally Confirmed Half-Life 3
    People online are going wild thinking that Valve may have accidentally revealed the existence of a new Half-Life game after a developer mentioned a project referred to as "HLX."Speaking at the Game Sound Con event, Valve sound designer Mike Morasky was discussing how Valve's games utilize high dynamic range (HDR) audio systems. He specifically called out how upcoming Valve game Deadlock has its own version of HDR and so does a project called HLX.
    Another Valve developer sitting next to Morasky s
  • Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Half A Billion To Make, Apparently

    Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Half A Billion To Make, Apparently
    Multiple new reports claim that the budget for Gears of War: E-Day was $500 million. Both Kotaku and Chris Dring of The Game Business reported today, with Kotaku's report saying the number does not include marketing costs.
    Jez Corden of Windows Central added that the $500 million figure is not wrong, but his own sources aren't able to say definitively if that number covers the game's budget alone, or the game's budget plus additional costs related to running the development studio, The Coalition
  • EA Could Sell BioWare’s IP As It Looks To Tackle Its Massive Debt, Former Studio Boss Says

    EA Could Sell BioWare’s IP As It Looks To Tackle Its Massive Debt, Former Studio Boss Says
    It's a grim week for developers and fans, with EA announcing that it is shutting down Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio BioWare. EA said that after deciding not to pursue development on a new Mass Effect, it would shut down the studio as part of company-wide restructuring plans that will result in roughly 400 employees being let go. But should EA sit on the IP that BioWare was responsible for and let it gather dust? Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has suggested they could go up fo
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  • WoW: Forever Is Getting A New Server Option By Popular Demand

    WoW: Forever Is Getting A New Server Option By Popular Demand
    World of Warcraft: Forever players are getting a fourth server "ruleset" option for launch: role-playing-player vs. player, or RP-PvP for short.Blizzard announced the news on social media, stating the server would be open for name reservations starting on October 27. It joins three other rulesets for players to choose from, with options for PvE, PvP, and roleplaying. Yet another server ruleset, Hardcore (aka permadeath), is set to be added before Spring 2027.The addition of a RP-PvP server is go
  • Soccer Star Erling Haaland Is A Call Of Duty Camper, And I Really Hate It

    Soccer Star Erling Haaland Is A Call Of Duty Camper, And I Really Hate It
    There's nothing worse than running around a Call of Duty map, clicking heads and feeling awesome, then getting your head blown off out of nowhere, watching the killcam, and seeing that it was a camper. Apparently, that camper could've been Manchester City striker Erling Haaland because he's been a camper his whole life.In an October 21 video on his YouTube channel, the Norwegian soccer superstar was 1-v-1-ing English rapper Harrison "Aitch" Armstrong in Modern Warfare 4. Very early in the video,
  • Dispatch Is Coming To Mobile In December, With Its First Four Episodes Free

    Dispatch Is Coming To Mobile In December, With Its First Four Episodes Free
    Ahead of its first anniversary, Dispatch developer AdHoc has revealed a big (and free) update for the deluxe edition of the superhero workplace-dramedy. Available now on all platforms where the deluxe edition is available, two new behind-the-scenes modes are being added to Dispatch. Dispatch is also getting a mobile release for Android and iOS, a live concert in Los Angeles, and more.The first one, Commentary, adds over 16 hours of cast and crew commentary across two tracks. Different choices ma
  • Battlefield 1’s Jack Lowden Is One Of The Finalists For New James Bond, Apparently

    Battlefield 1’s Jack Lowden Is One Of The Finalists For New James Bond, Apparently
    As rumored, it appears that actor Jack Lowden, who played Lawrence of Arabia in EA's Battlefield 1, is a finalist to play James Bond.According to Deadline, "final auditions" for the role will take place over the next week, and the process will include screen tests. At least four actors are coming in to test, the report said, including Lowden, Callum Turner (Masters of the Air), and Josh O'Connor (Disclosure Day). The fourth remains a mystery, but The Insneider said it could be Jacob Elordi. Acco
  • Katana Zero DLC Is Still Coming, And It’s Apparently Freakin’ Huge Now

    Katana Zero DLC Is Still Coming, And It’s Apparently Freakin’ Huge Now
    It's been a minute since we've heard anything about Askiisoft's samurai platformer Katana Zero, but the developer has re-re-reconfirmed that, yes, the DLC is still on the way--and it's big. Like, so big Askiisoft is basically calling it a sequel.In a Bluesky post on October 22, Justin Stander of Askiisoft announced that the Katana Zero DLC has grown even bigger than when we last heard--which was inMarch 2021. It's apparently now "the size of a full sequel" and comes with a soundtrack of over 30
  • Why Street Fighter Movie Goes For “Gonzo” Vibes Instead of Gritty And Grounded

    Why Street Fighter Movie Goes For “Gonzo” Vibes Instead of Gritty And Grounded
    Street Fighter movie director Kitao Sakurai has shared new insights into the recently released video game movie, including how he intentionally wanted it to go for a "gonzo" style of over-the-top action and silliness as opposed to being gritty and grounded."There’s a silliness to it, and there’s an absurdity to the world and the characters and how they interact. [Producer] Cale Boyter at Legendary really held the torch for this vision of Street Fighter that had a gonzo energy to it. I also l
  • Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Feels “Vindicated” Following Gamer Backlash To His Highly Successful Movie

    Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Feels “Vindicated” Following Gamer Backlash To His Highly Successful Movie
    Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has responded to the success of his video game movie, and while he doesn't want to say “I told you so” to his haters, he's happy with the response, both critically and commercially.“I don’t know if I feel vindicated,” he told A Shot. “I’m gratified. I’m gratified that people responded to it.”The Resident Evil movie has earned $363 million globally, making it the highest-grossing Resident Evil movie of all time and the highest-rated. It's also
  • Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Feels “Gratified” Following Gamer Backlash To His Highly Successful Movie

    Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Feels “Gratified” Following Gamer Backlash To His Highly Successful Movie
    Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has responded to the success of his video game movie, and while he doesn't want to say “I told you so” to his haters, he's happy with the response, both critically and commercially.“I don’t know if I feel vindicated,” he told A Shot. “I’m gratified. I’m gratified that people responded to it.”The Resident Evil movie has earned $363 million globally, making it the highest-grossing Resident Evil movie of all time and the highest-rated. It's also
  • You Can Now Buy GTA 6 Burgers And Fried Chicken IRL, But It’s Not Cheap

    You Can Now Buy GTA 6 Burgers And Fried Chicken IRL, But It’s Not Cheap
    Rockstar's marketing efforts for GTA 6 are ramping up, and this now includes burgers and fried chicken that you can buy in real life.
    Rockstar's partnership with Miami's Kaseya Center expanded this week with the introduction of the restaurants "Burger Shot" and "Cluckin' Bell" at Heat games. These are based on their in-game counterparts, which themselves are parodies of Burger King and KFC.
    According to people who were at the game, the Burger Shot burgers are not custom items that Rockstar creat
  • Xbox’s Hardware Problem: September Sales Drop To New Low Amid Sony’s Market Dominance

    Xbox’s Hardware Problem: September Sales Drop To New Low Amid Sony’s Market Dominance
    September saw a surge in video game spending, but Xbox had a bleak month. New Circana data show Xbox Series hardware fell 27% year-over-year to an all-time September low, beating the previous record low set a year ago.How did Sony and Nintendo compare? PlayStation 5 sales grew 22% in units and 43% in dollar sales, while Nintendo saw Switch 2 sales fall by 12% year-on-year. Sony dominated the market last month, though PS5 consoles cost more today than a year ago, and last month also saw report
  • Mass Effect TV Show Still Going Ahead After EA Cancels Mass Effect 5 And Closes BioWare, Report Says

    Mass Effect TV Show Still Going Ahead After EA Cancels Mass Effect 5 And Closes BioWare, Report Says
    While EA has closed BioWare and canceled the next Mass Effect game, the TV show based on the sci-fi series remains in development, according to a source speaking to IGN. The source said all the key creative people attached to the project for Prime Video remain signed on.
    This would seemingly include BioWare project director and executive producer, Mike Gamble, who was part of the layoffs at BioWare.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/muP7jLuXSiY
    The Mass Effect show was first revealed back in 2021, s
  • NBA 2K27 Dunks On Resident Evil Requiem To Become The US’s Best-Selling Game Of 2026

    NBA 2K27 Dunks On Resident Evil Requiem To Become The US’s Best-Selling Game Of 2026
    Resident Evil Requiem emerged as one of 2026's first big hits when it launched earlier this year, quickly setting new records for Capcom's survival-horror-action series. In the US, it has been the year's best-selling game, but it was always going to face some stiff competition toward the end of 2026. NBA 2K27 has usurped Resident Evil Requiem's position, having made short work of Capcom's best-seller."Eight of the top ten best-selling games of September were new releases," Circana's Mat Piscatel
  • Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media

    Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media
    Despite mixed reviews and lukewarm player reception, Marvel's Wolverine has done surprisingly well on the sales chart and set a new record for Sony. New data shared by Circana shows Marvel’s Wolverine debuted as September's best-selling game, delivering the highest launch-month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since February 2024’s Helldivers 2. PlayStation 5 hardware dollar sales also increased by 43%, resulting in Sony achieving its highest hardware dollar share in a month since May
  • If You Want Heartfelt BioWare Eulogies, Check The Comments

    If You Want Heartfelt BioWare Eulogies, Check The Comments
    After Bloomberg broke the news of BioWare's shutting down at the hands of Electronic Arts, I searched for one of my favorite video game pieces of all time, the fittingly named "An End Once And For All" from Mass Effect 3. The top comment, written by user Lellianna, broke my heart:"Yes, we are here for the same reason."As I scrolled down, many more BioWare faithful came to this YouTube video to leave their eulogies, like roses on a digital grave. Some were direct quotes, like user acbagel quoting

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