EA shuts down BioWare and cancels next Mass Effect
EA is shutting down BioWare and cancelling early development of the next Mass Effect, the studio confirmed on October 21, 2026, in a restructuring that cuts around 400 jobs.
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Helldivers 2 Update 7.2.0 ‘Devoid of Liberty’ Announced on Steam
Arrowhead Game Studios released HELLDIVERS 2 update 7.2.0, titled ‘Devoid of Liberty’, via the game’s official Steam news channel on October 20, 2026. The patch post confirms the name and version number only.
Saros Zenith update brings deep accessibility options to PS5
Housemarque’s free Zenith update for Saros adds Slow Game Speed, Auto-fire and more accessibility options, plus New Game Plus and an Overlord Rush boss rush on PS5.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA launches on Switch 2 February 25, 2027
NIS America will release Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2027, running at up to 120 FPS with GameShare co-op.
Japan’s PS5 Pro Lottery Requires 60 Hours of Playtime
A PS5 Pro lottery in Japan requires 60 hours of recent PS4 or PS5 playtime, with results due by October 26 and delivery in November.
Wardogs’ Next Test Is Turning Early Buzz Into Staying Power
Wardogs sales have topped three million in Early Access, but Bulkhead’s unrevealed Season 2 will test whether launch momentum can last.
Diablo 4’s Lucky Coin Hunt Leads to a Hidden Foyer Boss Fight
Learn the reported Diablo 4 Lucky Coin quest route, from the Luckiest Coin and 24-hour wait to the hidden Foyer boss fight and rewards.
NIS America Pledges Physical PlayStation Editions After 2028 Cutoff
Sony physical discs are set to end for new PlayStation games in 2028, but NIS America says it will keep physical editions where feasible.
Blacksmith Master’s 1.0 Launch Lands on GTA 6 Day
Blacksmith Master launches on Steam on November 19, 2026, the same day as GTA 6, as Hooded Horse bets its management sim can stand out.
The Sift Pushes Minecraft Beyond Its Three-Dimension Era
Minecraft The Sift is planned for Java and Bedrock in 2027, following its first playable appearance in Minecraft Dungeons 2 on September 29.