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The recent closure of BioWare brought shockwaves, but for fans and developers of Star Wars: The Old Republic, it also brought a 'heartbreaking' snub. The MMO's lead writer, Caitlin Sullivan Kelly, expressed profound sadness that BioWare's farewell message completely omitted the game that's run for nearly 15 years, sustaining the studio with income and manpower, sometimes to its own detriment. It's a poignant reminder of the human element behind game development and corporate shifts.
Claws Out: Marvel's Wolverine Slashes Its Way to #1 in US September Sales! Alright, True Believers, get ready for some electrifying news from the gaming front! Insomniac Games' highly anticipated Marvel's Wolverine has
Final Fantasy: Resonance's first major boss, Siren, can be a real headache with her Charm ability. This guide helps you prepare with key items and elemental strategies to conquer her and gain a powerful new summon.
Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Keybound Brawler typing minigame, part of an FFVII crossover, is already drawing player ire. Concerns stem from its mandatory keyboard requirement for console players and the gender-locked nature of its highly anticipated Barret and Tifa costume rewards.
Michel Koch, co-creator of the original Life is Strange game, has given his strong approval for the upcoming Amazon Prime TV adaptation after visiting the set. He praised the cast, including Tatum Grace Hopkins (Max) and Maisy Stella (Chloe), calling the experience a career highlight. Despite Don't Nod's lack of official involvement, the set visit signals respect for the game's origins, building fan anticipation for the series.
Google Chrome is stepping up its game against online scams with a new suite of security features. These enhancements offer more robust protection against suspicious websites, advanced social engineering tactics, and
Classic CoD Remasters Make Bank, But Devs Who Built Them See Zero Remember when Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 hit PlayStation 5 earlier this year? For many of us, it was a sudden, glorious blast from the past.
Well, gamers, if you thought Xbox Game Pass had settled into its groove, think again. Reports are swirling that Microsoft is preparing for a significant shake-up of its flagship subscription service, moving away from
Google Chat's AI Recaps: A Game-Changer for Workplace Efficiency Verdict: Google Chat's new AI-powered meeting recap feature is a genuinely useful enhancement for Google Workspace users, promising to significantly
Visual novel and anime legend Jun Maeda, known for *Clannad* and *Air*, has chosen palliative care for throat cancer. He decided to prioritize creative work over chemotherapy, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his art.
GameSpot's new 26-minute gameplay video for *Stupid Never Dies* reveals a chaotic dungeon crawler where you play as a zombie. The core "Style Eat" mechanic lets you devour enemies to gain their abilities, transforming into various monsters. The video highlights later-game dungeons and the satisfying power progression, including one-shotting bosses.
The new *Street Fighter* movie has delivered a stunning box office performance, setting a new franchise record with a $31 million domestic opening weekend. Despite mixed critical reviews, the film has resonated strongly with fans, securing a 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and surpassing its live-action predecessors significantly. It features a star-studded cast and has already teased a sequel, positioning it as a major win for the long-running gaming franchise.
Leakers suggest PS6's RAM and storage alone could cost $680, potentially pushing the console's retail price beyond $1,000-1,200. This highly anticipated console, expected around 2028, could feature advanced AI and graphics innovations.
NBA and AT&T are rolling out a fourth-gen High Speed Arena Network with 4x bandwidth and enhanced reliability, promising a significantly upgraded fan and league experience starting 2026-27.
Director Taika Waititi has confirmed his long-anticipated Star Wars movie is now officially "on ice," putting an indefinite halt to the project after years of development. Citing a packed schedule with "four other movies," Waititi's unique vision for the galaxy far, far away is now in limbo, much to the disappointment of fans.
A new bill, the "Power To The Players Act," has been introduced in the U.S. Congress by Rep. Ritchie Torres to ensure consumers truly own, rather than just license, the video games they purchase. It mandates offline modes for games before server shutdowns, addressing concerns over unplayable digital titles and future-proofing consumer investments in gaming.
Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gaming PC, featuring SteamOS and a Ryzen Z1 Extreme, is now $999.99 at Best Buy, a 37% reduction. This deal offers double the RAM and storage, a sharper 120Hz display, and a faster processor than the base Steam Deck OLED, making it a compelling high-value option.
Jeremiah Kipp, the director of _The Mortuary Assistant_ film, has sadly passed away. Known for his impact on indie horror, Kipp's recent adaptation of the hit game was his largest project. His passing leaves a significant void in the community.
James Cameron has once again congratulated Marvel Studios after Avengers: Endgame reclaimed the title of highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Avatar. This marks the latest chapter in a friendly but fierce box office rivalry, with Endgame's recent "Encore" re-release pushing its total to $2.938 billion, just ahead of Avatar's $2.923 billion.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign is receiving widespread praise from early access players, hailed as one of the most brutal and intense in the series, earning comparisons to classic titles. Barry Sloane, the actor behind Captain Price, expressed gratitude for the positive reception of his performance. He also issued a plea to fans to avoid spoilers, ensuring everyone can enjoy the story unspoiled.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is rolling out a major update for its second anniversary, primarily addressing player concerns about overwhelming content releases by shifting to a six-week set schedule. This aims to curb player decline and improve overall engagement by giving trainers more time to collect and strategize. The update also adds new collection methods, improved deck-building features, and enhanced trading functionality.
When you think of a new Star Wars game, especially one hitting a stellar Metacritic score of 88, you probably picture a massive studio with hundreds, if not thousands, of developers burning the midnight oil. But for
Gaming icon Hideo Kojima has praised the divisive 2026 film *Digger*, drawing intriguing parallels to his own prophetic game, *Metal Gear Solid 2*. Both works, he explains, uniquely explore the dangers of misinformation and a fragmented digital reality, anxieties he shares with *Digger*'s director, Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Ubisoft is planning a voluntary departure program for about 100 employees across its Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz studios in Germany. This move is part of a larger, ongoing cost-reduction and restructuring effort by the publisher, aiming to better position its studios for future projects.
Helion Energy, the Everett-based fusion startup, gained mainstream attention this week after being featured as a clue on the popular game show "Jeopardy!". The $800 clue, part of a "Y Combinator" category, highlighted Helion's mission to build the first fusion power plant, bringing the concept of clean energy to a wider audience. CEO David Kirtley celebrated the "surreal" moment as a sign that reliable clean power is becoming more accessible.
