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On October 22, Electronic Arts announced a shift in business strategy that includes the closure of the legendary RPG developer BioWare. As part of this restructuring, the company has officially cancelled the development of the upcoming Mass Effect title that was previously in the works.
Blizzard has officially extended the beta testing period for World of Warcraft Forever. Originally scheduled to conclude on October 20, the test phase will now run until October 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.
Blizzard has officially extended the World of Warcraft Forever beta testing phase. Originally scheduled to conclude on October 20, the test period will now run until October 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.
Legendary game developer BioWare has officially announced its closure. Alongside this shutdown, the studio confirmed the cancellation of its upcoming Mass Effect title.
A high-stakes robbery occurred on October 13 in Santa Ana, California, involving a FedEx truck parked near the Professional Sports Authenticator facility. Thieves successfully stole two full pallets of trading cards and partially raided a third, resulting in a loss estimated at approximately $963,000.
Nvidia has officially integrated Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery technology into its latest version 621.01 graphics drivers. This update aims to mitigate the lengthy wait times typically associated with shader compilation processes that occur following game installations or driver updates.
Electronic Arts has officially confirmed that its DICE and Respawn studios are partnering on a new, undisclosed project. This announcement, included in a broader update regarding the company's future, aims to expand the publisher's shooter portfolio.
Electronic Arts has officially confirmed that its DICE and Respawn studios are partnering on a new, undisclosed project. This announcement, included in a broader update regarding the publisher's future, aims to expand the company's shooter portfolio.
Microsoft and AMD have officially confirmed that the FSR 4.1 upscaling technology is arriving on Xbox Series X|S consoles. Xbox chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet announced the integration, though a specific release date remains unconfirmed beyond a general "soon" timeframe.
The Pokémon Company has officially revealed plans to establish permanent retail locations across the globe. While these stores are currently exclusive to Asia, the company intends to expand its physical footprint to international markets within the coming years.
Oreste Forno, a 73-year-old Italian, transitioned from a 17-year career as an IBM electronics technician to a life of high-altitude mountaineering. His corporate salary provided the necessary funds to pursue his passion, eventually leading him to resign after a transformative experience in the Himalayas. His career included leading a 1991 Everest expedition and a 1993 Makalu mission, alongside a solo ascent of Cho Oyu.
Bandai Namco announced at the New York Comic Con 2026 that Naruto Mobile, an action-fighting title originally released in 2016, will expand internationally. This move ends a nearly decade-long period of regional exclusivity for the game, which was previously limited to China.