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After Saudi acquisition: EA shuts down legendary BioWare studio: Electronic Arts is closing BioWare; the next “Mass Effect” has been canceled ...
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Key FactsAward-Winning Author Worked on Mass Effect 5
Oct 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
- The article reports that Mass Effect 5 is officially cancelled and EA is shutting BioWare down.
- Künsken said BioWare’s shutdown gave him clearance to disclose his involvement.
- He hoped to clarify in coming weeks what he could say about what he had done, seen and learned.
- His awards include the 2012 Asimov Reader’s Award and the 2021 Aurora Award for separate works.
“Unfortunately, the light turned green because BioWare is being shuttered.”— Derek Künsken said this while revealing that he had worked on the next Mass Effect and was now allowed to talk about it.
Vanity Fair Oct 30
The Mamdanis Take Manhattan!: Zohran has spent his first 10 months pushing for serious cultural funding—but he had yet to attend a museum fundraiser until he and ...
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Commander Shepard Voice Actors Call for Action to Save Mass Effect: Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer join fans in the fight to save Mass Effect after EA shut down its ...
polygon.com/mass-effect-universe-canceled-jennifer-hale-mark-meer-support-petition/
Arkane could be saved... by Ubisoft?! 😲 Yes, they are really considering buying the studio behind Dishonored and Blade!
The Wolf Among Us Remastered is out Thursday: The Wolf Among Us Remastered Reviews - Metacritic "Bigby and the cast of Fabletown deliver an intriguing story in a very unique game world that will ... Show more
GamesRadar+ Oct 28
Mass Effect 5 studio was reportedly told to tone down inclusivity by EA after Saudi Arabia buyout, former BioWare dev alleges, "so as to not cause offense"
gamesradar.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-5-studio-was-reportedly-told-to-tone-down-inclusivity-by-ea-after-saudi-arabia-buyout-former-bioware-dev-alleges-so-as-to-not-cause-offense/
Key FactsFormer BioWare developer alleges EA curbed inclusivity
Oct 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamesradar.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamesradar.com
- A former BioWare developer involved with Mass Effect: Universe, whose name was not disclosed, told BFM the new management was unconvinced by video proposals.
- The developer alleges EA asked for an LGBTQIA+ flag to be removed from a video to avoid causing offense.
- Saudi Arabia’s private investment fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners and Silver Lake were involved in EA’s $55 billion buyout.
- BioWare was closed and Mass Effect 5 was cancelled after the EA buyout.
Our Violet Sorrengail! 🐉💜 Esther McGregor, who will star in the upcoming "Fourth Wing" film adaptation, wowed at the CFDA Fashion Awards with her look ... Show more
The Best-Reviewed Games of All-Time: Best Games of All Time - Metacritic #28 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) [*96*]
Yakuza creator's studio, and the game it was working on, are now officially gone: Nagoshi Studio revealed Gang of Dragon less than a year ago, but it ran into ...
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/yakuza-creators-studio-and-the-game-it-was-working-on-are-now-officially-gone/
What happens when an alligator swallows an Xbox Series X? You get the Xbox Series X-BITE, a one-of-a-kind custom console created by the studio behind ... Show more
Phantom Blade Zero Sells 4 Million Copies in 72 Hours: Phantom Blade Zero is officially the next big thing. Developer S-Game has announced that its wuxia-themed ...
ign.com/articles/phantom-blade-zero-sells-4-million-copies-in-72-hours
Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake
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Which guests are in the studio with Markus Lanz this Thursday?: Tonight, host Markus Lanz will again discuss current political and social issues on ZDF ...
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'The Elder Scrolls 6' Finally Has An Official Title: And a title logo
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Studio Officially Revealed: Nintendo has finally revealed which developer is working on the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina ...
polygon.com/legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-studio-revealed/
FromSoftware Delays The Duskbloods Until 2027: The studio is taking more time to refine the "rules and balance" of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
engadget.com/2300955/fromsoftware-delays-the-duskbloods-until-2027/
ComicBook.com Nov 05
John Lasseter will direct ‘Cosmic Motors’ for Skydance Animation, the studio’s first theatrical film.
It has been described as “‘Cars’ in space”
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Remedy Q3 revenue triples to €39.6m following launch of Control Resonant: CEO says Resonant's successful launch "marks a defining milestone for the company"
gamesindustry.biz/remedy-q3-revenue-triples-to-396m-following-launch-of-control-resonant
It Sure Looks Like BioWare Had A Big N7 Day Blowout Planned Before It Was Shut Down
kotaku.com/bioware-n7-day-mass-effect-sales-deals-merchandise-2000752753
Pamela Abdy says she has “no idea” what comes next after exiting Warner Bros., calling the uncertainty “totally thrilling ... Show more
"This company has been driven into a wall for years" - Life is Strange studio Don't Nod faces unrest while teetering on insolvency
eurogamer.net/dont-nod-insolvency-life-is-strange-aphelion
It Took Mass Effect Fans Less Than 15 Minutes To Crowdfund Billboards Outside EA’s Offices And The Game Awards
kotaku.com/savemasseffect-mass-effect-billboard-ea-hq-game-awards-2000750281
Microsoft Confirms Layoffs and Studio Sale at Xbox: Microsoft is restructuring its Xbox gaming division: In addition to layoffs, the company plans to flatten its ...
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Report: Mass Effect: Universe Devs Scrubbed Diversity From Demos To Avoid Negative Feedback From EA - Kotaku
kotaku.com/mass-effect-5-universe-pride-flag-cancel-ea-saudi-arabia-2000750314
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades: Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/rip-bioware-ea-shuts-down-storied-rpg-studio-after-over-three-decades/
Xbox Accused Of ‘Sabotaging’ Arkane: ‘We Want To Finish Blade And Release It To The Players’
kotaku.com/xbox-accused-of-sabotaging-arkane-we-want-to-finish-blade-and-release-it-to-the-players-2000753412
Wccftech Oct 27
“EA Never Understood BioWare,” Say Jennifer Hale and Mark Darrah, as Fans Call on CD Projekt to Save Mass Effect
wccftech.com/ea-never-understood-bioware-jennifer-hale-mark-darrah-fans-cd-projekt-save-mass-effect/
The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked, making it even more unbearable that we'll never play it
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OpinionBioWare Deserved Better: EA shut down BioWare and laid off its remaining employees, ending the Mass Effect studio's three-decade run as the premiere RPG ...
polygon.com/bioware-farewell-mass-effect-dragon-age-baldurs-gate/
Modeling and music! 📸 👠 💙 🎤
The members of seven-piece group MISS MERCY from Japan work as models, but they also spent four years honing their singing and ... Show more
“At least two” other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio’s possible new owners.
What Does It Even Mean To ‘Save’ Mass Effect?: Thousands of fans are rallying around a campaign to save the series after BioWare's shutdown ...
kotaku.com/mass-effect-5-universe-save-petition-bioware-signatures-shutdown-cancelled-2000749836
Santa Monica Studio will use the extra time to push the game "to its fullest potential."
French game union accuses Microsoft of 'sabotaging' Blade and then using the fallout to justify closing Arkane
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/french-game-union-accuses-microsoft-of-sabotaging-blade-and-then-using-the-fallout-to-justify-closing-arkane/
OpinionBioWare Deserved Better: EA shut down BioWare and laid off its remaining employees, ending the Mass Effect studio's three-decade run as the premiere RPG ...
polygon.com/bioware-farewell-mass-effect-dragon-age-baldurs-gate/
Alien: Isolation 2 Team Confirms Physical Edition, Photo Mode, and New Gameplay Details
ign.com/articles/alien-isolation-2-team-confirms-physical-edition-photo-mode-and-new-gameplay-details
Phantom Blade Zero Review: An Unbelievably Smooth Action Game Filled With Memorable Boss Fights, Compelling Combat, and Limitless Swagger
ign.com/articles/phantom-blade-zero-review
Paid articlePaywall "This is a serious incident" - Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse suffers cyberattack
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The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Subtitled 'Sentinel,' New Story Details Revealed Ahead of Rumored Announcement
ign.com/articles/the-elder-scrolls-6-is-reportedly-subtitled-sentinel-new-story-details-revealed-ahead-of-rumored-announcement
BioWare Shutting Down, Next Mass Effect Canceled: BioWare is shutting down and the next Mass Effect game is canceled, according to a new report.
ign.com/articles/bioware-shutting-down-next-mass-effect-canceled
GAMINGbible Oct 24
'Save Mass Effect' rally reaches huge milestone as every juicy detail about EA's cancelled game have leaked
gamingbible.com/news/save-mass-effect-petition-milestone-dev-reveals-details-446211-20261024
Plan to Save BioWare and Mass Effect Proposed by Canadian Politician: The leader of Canada's NDP party, Avi Lewis, wrote on X that the government should help ...
polygon.com/bioware-mass-effect-canadian-government-bailout/
Ghost Of Yotei Dev Sucker Punch Hit With Layoffs Despite Shipping Sony’s Best-Selling Game Last Year
kotaku.com/ghost-of-yotei-sucker-punch-productions-layoffs-playstation-sony-2000749787
OpinionWhy asking "what's the budget for your game?" doesn't make sense in 2026 | Opinion
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GameSpot Oct 22
EA Could Sell BioWare’s IP As It Looks To Tackle Its Massive Debt, Former Studio Boss Says dlvr.it/TW1kkh
The Witcher 4 Gets New Official Release Window from CD Projekt Red: The Witcher 4 received a new update ahead of Gamescom 2026. We now have an idea when you'll ...
polygon.com/the-witcher-4-release-date-gamescom-cd-projekt-red/
Death Stranding Isolations is an original anime set after the events of the first game, and it's coming to Disney+ in 2027. #deathstranding #tv #anime #gaming #trailer
Japanese all-female metal band Zilqy released their debut album “Birth of Riot” in October. 🤘 🎸 🥁 🎤 🔥 ⚡ 🖤
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Get your first glimpse of gameplay from the upcoming first-person horror game Black Lake, in which you search for your missing twin sister inside an abandoned ... Show more
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Getting New Game+ 6 Years After Release: Assassin's Creed Valhalla launched all the way back in November 2020, but Ubisoft just ...
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OpinionBioWare's end is a tragically familiar tale | Opinion: No other studio ever matched BioWare's 15 year run of excellence. But all too many share the story of ...
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The Best BioWare Games—All 18 Titles in the Rankings: BioWare is history. As a farewell, we're updating our ranking with all their games that will forever ...
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Surprise at BioWare: In the end, Star Wars Battlefront 3 delivered the killing blow
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Wccftech Oct 22
“What a Loss for All of Us”: RPG Creators Mourn BioWare, as Warren Spector Blasts Those Behind Its Closure
wccftech.com/rpg-creators-mourn-bioware-warren-spector-blasts-closure/
Wccftech Oct 21
EA Shuts Down BioWare and Cancels Its 50-Person Mass Effect Project, as 350 More Layoffs Follow the $55 Billion Buyout
wccftech.com/ea-shuts-down-bioware-cancels-mass-effect-350-layoffs-55-billion-buyout/
BioWare Is Shutting Down After 30 Years, and the Next ‘Mass Effect’ Is Canceled: BioWare confirms reports that the studio is shutting down and development on the ...
vice.com/en/article/bioware-is-closing-development-on-next-mass-effect-is-ending/
Thirty years of companions, choices, and worlds we didn’t want to leave. We ranked all 23 BioWare games, including remasters and mobile spin-offs | ICYMI ... Show more
All 23 BioWare Games, Ranked
All 23 BioWare Games, Ranked
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 29
DCU’s The Suicide Squad Retcons Expose James Gunn’s Biggest Issue as Studio Head: A new podcast about The Suicide Squad brings up a pressing issue about James ...
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Commander Shepard Voice Actors Call for Action to Save Mass Effect: Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer join fans in the fight to save Mass Effect after EA shut down its ...
polygon.com/mass-effect-universe-canceled-jennifer-hale-mark-meer-support-petition/