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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 Gree

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 b

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 h

In Becastled, we noticed a problem that emerged as players became more familiar with the game. They would find a strategy that worked on almost any level, and once they did, there was much less reason to use different buildings, units, or approaches. When we started working on the Traits and Some Magic DLC, we […] The post How More Than 40 New Traits Change

A lot of people are snagging a PlayStation 5 ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI’s November 19th launch. You could pay full price at one of many retailers, but why do that when you can save $100 on a Sony-refurbished console that has the same one-year warranty? It’s a great time to consider one because […]

The Delta gaming emulator has been upgraded with a plethora of new goodies and support updates, which includes optimizing it for Apple's iPhone Duo. Delta 2.0 also introduces Sega Genesis games, animated controller skins, custom Pokémon DLC experiences, and a new UI that was built around supporting Liquid Glass. Adding support for the iPhone Duo […]

Yesterday, EA shut down BioWare and canceled the studio's new Mass Effect game in development, but a trailer apparently representing the game was published on Reddit today. The trailer features "in-engine footage" and uses "pre-production assets," according to a message at the beginning of the video. The video focuses on an ex-soldier in a conversation […]

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 tha

Final Fantasy Resonance lets players build parties that attacks multiple times. Pushing this system to its limits makes some turns make minutes to finish. Timestamps: 0:00 Setup 2:24 5 Minute Turn 8:04 Outro

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

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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 r

The Nintendo Switch 2 has apparently been jailbroken, and a modder has already shown the console running a custom version of Mario Kart World featuring new playable characters like Cinnamoroll, the red Angry Bird, Peter Griffin, and Steve from Minecraft. OpenAI's Codex helped make this "ns2jb" jailbreak, according to Sammy Hajhamid, aka "pepsipu." It's a […]

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

Hey Scouts! The co-op climbing game PEAK, is officially out today on XBOX Series X|S. A game built on working together with your troop to traverse the various biomes on an island after a crash landing. PEAK is a collaboration between two studios, Aggro Crab and Landfall, together, we make Team PEAK. Aggro Crab is […] The post The Power of PEAK Friendship, Co

On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’ve travelled to Infinity Ward to discuss the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4! We’re sitting down with the devs and diving into the details when it comes the campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ to one of the biggest games of the year. TRANSCRIPT SPEAKER […] The post Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

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 concer

It’s 1996. I’m happily traversing via chocobo and airship a magical world full of moogles, espers, crystals and magitek. I’m dazzled by the vibrant pixel art. It’s 2026. I’m happily traversing via chocobo and airship a magical world full of moogles, espers, crystals and magitek. I’m dazzled by the vibrant pixel art. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE […] The post FINAL

Tile-based color palettes go way beyond the four shades of red on original hardware.

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 Turne

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) telah merilis ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle, menawarkan perangkat handheld gaming ...

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

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 inte

Clear your weekend – Free Play Days is calling! Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 22 until Sunday, October 25. Both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories […] The post Free Play Days – Dy

Dewa United Esports membuka kesempatan uji coba terbuka atau open trial untuk calon pemain dan pelatih Mobile Legends: ...

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

Photo Modes are a rewarding way to get to grips with some essential elements of photography, while letting you more closely examine and appreciate a game’s art design and increasingly photorealistic visuals. Feature-rich Photo Modes put an entire suite of virtual lighting rigs at your fingertips, subtracting concerns about space requirements, or the patience

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

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 1

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 Gam

Following a decade-long saga of delays, name changes, and Atari having to assure backers of a crowdfunding campaign that its retro console wasn't doomed, the Atari VCS platform is being retired early next year. On February 1st, 2027, the Atari VCS software store is shutting down, according to an announcement posted to the Atari Club […]

Steam Next Fest is upon us, and fans agree it's the AI-sloppiest one yet.  Next Fest, Steam's occasional multi-day promotion in which developers release demos of their games so players can get a preview of what's to come, has increasingly become unwieldy due to the sheer number of demos to play, but the advent of AI models and vibe-coding has exacerbate

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In September, Marvel’s Wolverine led the PS5 charts in the US, followed by EA Sports FC 27, while in the EU, EA Sports FC 27 led the PS5 charts, followed by Marvel’s Wolverine. Check out the full listings […]

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, hav

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. P

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 BioWar

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse was always a surefire hit in my mind. Developed by Evil Empire, which worked on Dead Cells DLCs, including the brilliant Return to Castlevania expansion, the project was in the right hands. Of course, I couldn’t be sure until it was released, but now that it’s out there, it might be one of the best Metroidvania games ever--and it

When Lara Croft first leapt onto screens in 1996, she was a few hundred polygons and a fistful of pixels. Thirty years later, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines that same adventurer with technology the original team could only dream of. Through it all, one goal held steady: she had to look like Lara. For […]

Microsoft lässt Xbox-Insider erstmals Kontingente für Cloud-Spielzeit kaufen, ganz ohne Abo. Die Preise beginnen bei 4 US-Dollar für zehn Stunden.

Modern Warfare 4 delivers a strong and engaging multiplayer experience to complement an epic campaign conclusion and captivating DMZ mode.

“Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2” premiered on Netflix on October 20, bringing a whole new cast of characters to Night City for a dark, gritty ride. And now we’re bringing a little piece of that story into Cyberpunk 2077, too! The free Edgerunners 2 Update is here, with content inspired by the anime, new ways to fight, […] The post From the Anime to the Game — Free

The influential studio that made Mass Effect and Dragon Age announces it is closing its doors.

Fortnite is back on the App Store in Australia after a federal court ordered Apple to open its iOS ecosystem up to competition.

Few characters in the Final Fantasy series are as recognizable and universally adored as Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII. So, it makes sense that Final Fantasy: Resonance would include the snarky mercenary in its cast of Visions, which function as equippable characters that aid your party. If you're looking to get your hands on Cloud as soon as possible,

Final Fantasy: Resonance is the first HD-2D entry in Square Enix's long-running role-playing franchise, offering players a way to experience something both classic and new at the same time. With a story and gameplay mechanics that find a unique way to blend classic characters with an all-new cast, this one's no doubt a great spot for new players and returnin

You'll come up against a handful of tutorial bosses during Chapter 1 of Final Fantasy: Resonance 's lengthy adventure. However, none will pose nearly the challenge of its first esper boss, Siren, whom you'll find awaiting you at the top of her spiral tower. This tough opponent can hit hard and cast Charm on your party, which certainly poses a problem if you'

Final Fantasy: Resonance grants you an airship around halfway through its main story, giving you the ability to fly nearly anywhere you'd like across the world map. However, not too long after finally taking to the skies, you'll need to find the hidden city of Mysidia. Finding Mysidia can prove frustrating if you're not quite sure what area to be looking in.

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After going private in August, Electronic Arts (EA) is cutting about 3% of its staff and shutting down video game developer BioWare. On Wednesday, EA reportedly notified employees in an email that the company would be laying off around 400 people, including about 50 at BioWare, as the company focuses on more lucrative projects, according […]

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.

Time-based a la carte charges come on top of the purchase price for the games themselves.

In the heart of Brooklyn, there is now a devastatingly gorgeous manga panel from Jiro Taniguchi's Ice Age: Chronicle of the Earth hung on a gallery wall. I can't tell you what it says--I fear my scant familiarity with Japanese doesn't extend to literacy in kanji--but I can tell you what it portrays: a cityscape consumed by nature. A lush tangle of vines and

Behind his cheerful delivery and presentation, it turns out that Max Miller, known for turning historical recipes into entertaining yet educational YouTube lessons with his show Tasting History, is also quite serious about board games. Now, game designer Michael Shinall (Marvel Zombies, DCeased, and others) and publisher Salt Games are working with Max to br

It has been less than two years since Xbox announced that longtime series developer 343 Industries would be rebranding to Halo Studios . This was envisioned as a new dawn for the beloved shooter franchise, as Xbox seemed to leave the Reclaimer Trilogy behind as it sought to tighten Master Chief’s focus to enable a more faithful and satisfying future. As some

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Included in the shocking news of EA's restructuring , which includes layoffs and the closure of BioWare , is a mention from the publisher that Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment and Battlefield maker DICE are collaborating on a project. According to a report, that project is a long-awaited sequel set in a galaxy far, far away. Per Variety , which cite

Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.

Microsoft has revealed how much it will charge people for using the Xbox Cloud Gaming service without a Game Pass membership. Right now, this is available only to Xbox Insiders, but that's a free program that anyone can join . Also notable is that the prices below are described as "introductory launch pricing," and that wording suggests the prices may change