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EA cancels new Mass Effect, closes BioWare after being bought by Saudi Arabia: EA only just found new owners in a deal to go private
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Key FactsBioWare closes as early development of next Mass Effect ends
18 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamesradar.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamesradar.com
- The announcement came shortly after EA was acquired by private investors led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
- Bloomberg reports about 400 layoffs; internal remarks reportedly indicate further cuts to staff and projects.
- After protracted development, Dragon Age: The Veilguard reportedly fell nearly 50% short of EA’s expectations.
- Last month, reports said EA’s new owners were considering merging the publisher into a new corporation linked to Scopely.
What generations of BioWare built together is something to celebrate and remember. These games became so much more because you played them, debated your choices, fell in love with the characters, and made these worlds your own.— BioWare's online statement announcing the studio's closure
Empire 22h
Key FactsDICE and Respawn Reportedly Working on Battlefront 3
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vice.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vice.com
- Joe Brammer said he had heard that DICE and Respawn were working on Battlefront 3.
- An earlier rumor named Bungie and DICE as potential developers, but Bungie’s involvement remains unclear.
- Jeff Grubb relayed a rumor that Lucasfilm was seeking a development partner for a new Battlefront game.
- The project’s progress and whether it will result in a new game remain unknown.
DICE and from what I’ve heard Respawn are working on Battlefront 3. Not sure what that means for Battlefield.— Joe Brammer, CEO of Bulkhead, responding to a post on X about the rumor
Cancelled Mass Effect Universe: Trailer Leaks: The leaked footage comes after recent claims that a trailer was nearly ready to be shown.
thegamer.com/cancelled-mass-effect-trailer-universe-leak-bioware-closure/
Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Lead Writer Says The MMO Being Left Out Of BioWare’s Goodbye Message Is ‘Heartbreaking’
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9to5Mac 10h
Apple must open iPhone to alternative app stores in Australia after Epic Games ruling
9to5mac.com/2026/10/21/apple-must-open-iphone-to-alternative-app-stores-in-australia-after-epic-games-ruling/
This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full color display: Tile-based color palettes go way beyond the four shades of red on original hardware.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/this-emulator-reimagines-nintendos-virtual-boy-with-a-full-color-display/
EA is closing BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, after more than 30 years — early development of the next Mass Effect game killed
tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/ea-is-closing-bioware-the-studio-behind-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-after-more-than-30-years-early-development-of-the-next-mass-effect-game-killed
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GameSpot 19h
Star Wars Battlefront 3 Reportedly In Development By EA’s Top Shooter Studios dlvr.it/TW12tC
Nintendo Download: 22nd October (North America): Final Fantasy! I Am Your Beast! Wuhu Island!
nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-download-22nd-october-north-america
These 20 PS5, PS4 Exclusives Are Cheaper Than Ever on PS Store: PS Studios games slash prices
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BioWare’s Closure Reportedly Won’t Affect The Mass Effect TV Show: Amazon Prime is developing a show apparently set after the original trilogy
kotaku.com/mass-effect-amazon-tv-show-bioware-shut-down-ea-2000748491
EA closes BioWare and scraps the next Mass Effect: The end of a role-playing legend: Electronic Arts is shutting down the long-established development studio ...
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Bioware Shuts Down: CD Projekt Red Recalls Support for The Witcher: Following Bioware’s closure, a longtime employee reports on the ambitious plans for Mass ...
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Resident Evil Developer Capcom Issues Phishing Warning After Data Breach Hits Over 11 Million Customer Accounts
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REVIEW: DC Studios’ “Clayface” is “good, gross fun with no franchise homework required,” writes Variety’s Guy Lodge.
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Alice in Wonderland Roguelite Is Free to Try on PS5 Now: Give it a go
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capcom.co.jp 6h
Notice and Apology Regarding Customer InformationAffected Through Unauthorized Access | Press Release | CAPCOM
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My Nintendo News 18h
Riders Republic confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in December: As part of Riders Republic’s 5th anniversary showcase, Ubisoft announced that the massive open world ...
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GameSpot Oct 21
After 15-Year Absence, EA Is Bringing Back The Fight Night Franchise dlvr.it/TW0rGC
The Magic: The Gathering Machine Go BRRR As It Makes $600 Million In Three Months
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Fiction Horizon 10h
‘Street Fighter’ Just Beat Its Own Franchise Record in Only 5 Days: Video game adaptations have spent 2026 proving they can open big and then fade fast ...
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The Final Fantasy 14 Typing Minigame Isn’t Even Out Yet And It’s Already Pissing Players Off
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Clive Barker says he's 'genuinely astonished' by Hellraiser: Revival: 'I'm proud as f**k at the end result'
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After 15 Years Of Coming "Directly To You", Here Are The Best Nintendo Direct Moments Ever
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Here Are The Games EA Says It Will Still Make Amid Cancelations And 400 Layoffs: ‘We’re The Number One Publisher In Western HD Gaming’
kotaku.com/here-are-the-games-ea-says-it-will-still-make-amid-cancelations-and-400-layoffs-were-the-number-one-publisher-in-western-hd-gaming-2000748390
ComicBook.com 17h
EA is reportedly committed to delivering the Marvel's ‘IRON MAN’ game.
(Source: @Variety )
Electronic Arts Shuts Down BioWare, Cancels the New Mass Effect, and Cuts 400 Jobs
techraptor.net/gaming/news/electronic-arts-shuts-down-bioware-cancels-new-mass-effect-and-cuts-400-jobs
Ready To Feel Old? The Switch 1 Reveal Trailer Launched A Whopping 10 Years Ago Today
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65 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America)
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youtube.com Oct 21
[Digital Foundry] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - The Big Infinity Ward Engine Deep Dive
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GTA 6: Not even the developers know all the secrets: The game world of GTA 6 is said to be so vast and dynamic that even Rockstar's management doesn't ...
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Operation Sports Oct 21
EA Sports Fight Night Is Finally Making a Comeback After 15 Years
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The non-gamer CEO racing to save Microsoft’s Xbox: Asha Sharma has cut thousands of jobs, consolidated studios, and rewritten the playbook ...
fortune.com/2026/10/20/the-non-gamer-ceo-racing-to-save-microsofts-xbox/
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