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Electronic Arts recently initiated a round of layoffs on October 21, cutting 400 roles across the company. These staff reductions were intended to establish a clearer roadmap for a more sustainable business model, but the cuts also impacted Full Circle, the studio currently developing the upcoming Skate title.
In celebration of the upcoming Halloween season, Epic Games has updated its weekly PC storefront offerings to feature two horror-themed titles. Players can currently claim Sker Ritual and Home: A Unique Horror Adventure at no cost.
The Edgerunners 2.5 patch for Cyberpunk 2077 introduces a new dual-wielding feature, allowing players to equip two weapons simultaneously. This update specifically enables the use of power category pistols and revolvers, providing players with the flexibility to mix and match different firearms or utilize multiple iconic weapons at once.
Epic Games has scheduled the 2026 AI MegaJam to commence on November 12. Participants are invited to form teams of up to five humans and utilize unlimited AI agents to develop playable games using Unreal Engine or Unreal Editor for Fortnite.
Cyberpunk 2077 has introduced the Clampdown quest as part of the Edgerunners 2.5 update, allowing players to acquire the outfit and sidearm belonging to the character Weak Kingsley, also known as The King.
Electronic Arts has officially shut down BioWare, the storied studio responsible for landmark RPG series including Mass Effect and Dragon Age. This closure, occurring on Wednesday, resulted in the layoff of remaining employees as part of a broader reduction of approximately 400 positions across EA. Consequently, the project colloquially known as Mass Effect 5 has been canceled.
Electronic Arts announced a major restructuring on October 21, which includes the closure of BioWare and its Edmonton facilities. This decision halts early development on the next Mass Effect title, marking the end of the legendary studio that helped define the RPG genre.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has garnered praise for its fluid combat animations and natural sword-swinging mechanics. Director Satoru Nihei noted that the team prioritized these details six years ago to emphasize the power and excitement of the game's action.
Debra Wilson has established herself as a prominent figure in the gaming industry, lending her voice to over 100 titles. Her work spans diverse roles, including military commanders, Jedi masters, and demons, earning her high praise from collaborators like Wolfenstein cutscene director Tom Keegan, who describes her as his muse.
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that significant content remains hidden in World of Warcraft: Forever, even following the conclusion of the game's beta phase. Senior game designer Josh Greenfield stated that the development team intentionally disabled various items and secrets during testing to preserve surprises for the official launch and future updates.
A trailer for a canceled Mass Effect title, reportedly titled Mass Effect: Universe, has surfaced online following the closure of BioWare by EA. The two-minute cinematic clip was shared on Reddit on October 22. Journalist Jason Schreier has verified the authenticity of the footage, confirming it represents the project BioWare was developing prior to the studio's shutdown.
Following the reported closure of BioWare by EA, an unverified trailer for a project titled Mass Effect: Universe has appeared on Reddit. While the footage has not been officially confirmed by the studio, it includes a disclaimer stating the video features in-engine footage created by a small team using pre-production assets.