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BioWare co-founder sees EA buyout as final blow to studio

Greg Zeschuk laments BioWare's closure and explains why he feared for the studio's future after EA acquired it.

Sony's Mouthwashing film adaptation to be directed by Karyn Kusama

Sony has acquired the film rights to Mouthwashing. Karyn Kusama will direct the adaptation, with a screenplay by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay.

EA employees report low morale and pressure to use AI

Anonymous accounts describe understaffed teams, a push to use generative AI and frustration with EA management following cuts at BioWare.

Trying New Video Game Genres: Simple Instructions

A practical guide to trying new video game genres — why it's worth branching out, which genres are beginner-friendly, and where to find games to try.

Epic uses AI to develop Fortnite and Unreal Engine 6

An Epic executive says engineers no longer write most of the code and explains how AI is being used to develop Unreal Engine 6.

GTA 6 will open up Leonida for free exploration early

Rockstar confirmed that Leonida will become accessible relatively early in GTA 6; a developer is still discovering new places on the map.

Don't Nod faces financial crisis and layoffs, union says

A union reports staff cuts and questions how the Life is Strange studio plans to finish its next game.

Call of Duty Surpasses US$ 40 Billion in Cumulative Revenue

Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, announced the milestone following the release of Modern Warfare 4, the franchise's 23rd mainline game.

Phantom Blade Zero tops 1 million sales before launch, estimate suggests

An analysis estimates that Phantom Blade Zero has sold more than 1 million copies ahead of launch across Steam, PS5 and WeGame.

Origins Trading Card Game - Alpha Edition raises US$ 674,000

The crowdfunding campaign for Koin Games' digital card game has already exceeded its goal and remains open until December 2.

Discord to show public server messages in search results

Server pages may display conversations in search engines, but users in Brazil will have message display disabled by default.

Warhorse Studios confirms cyberattack, investigates impact

The studio behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance is working with specialists to secure its systems and determine the extent of the attack.

GameMaker to be free for commercial PC games in 2027

Starting in 2027, GMRT will allow developers to create and distribute commercial games for PC, mobile, the web and GX Games without a Professional lic...

What Can You Buy With UC in PUBG Mobile?

Find out what PUBG Mobile UC can buy, including cosmetics, Royale Pass rewards, crates, weapon skins, vehicle items, emotes, and limited-time content.

Phantom Blade Zero: Release and Preload Dates Announced

S-Game’s action game launches in October for PC and PS5; preloading begins three days earlier, while access time varies by region.

Overwatch: Season 5 Skins and Battle Pass — Are They Worth Buying?

The update brings Halloween cosmetics, new Mythic skins, returning old Battle Passes and more. Find out in this article!

Xbox seeks partner to complete Marvel’s Blade at Arkane Lyon

Microsoft has extended the deadline to find a buyer for Arkane Lyon and is seeking a company to help the studio complete Marvel’s Blade.

Phantom Blade Zero scores 88 on Metacritic ahead of release

S-Game’s action game has more than 30 reviews and launches digitally for PS5 and PC on October 29.

Wardogs fast-tracks Season 3 after backlash and 330,000-player peak

Wardogs recorded more than 330,000 concurrent players at the launch of Season 2, but progression and balance issues prompted Bulkhead to plan changes.

Elden Ring Movie to Have a Budget of Nearly US$200 Million

The A24 production, directed by Alex Garland, will be the most expensive film in the studio's history and hit theaters in March 2028.