BioWare's Closure Deemed a Loss for the Entire Industry

Brian Altano joins The Game Informer Show to discuss the closure of BioWare and other industry topics.

Oct 23, 2026
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BioWare's Closure Deemed a Loss for the Entire Industry

This week on The Game Informer Show, special guest Brian Altano discussed the recent closure of BioWare by Electronic Arts, calling it a significant loss for the entire video game industry. Altano, who recently launched a new venture called X Button with former colleagues, joined hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, Charles Harte, and Eric Van Allen for the discussion.

The podcast episode, titled "BioWare's Closure Is A Loss For The Whole Industry," also touched upon Nintendo's Switch Sports Resort, with a particular focus on its thumb wrestling capabilities. The panel also offered recommendations for horror games to play this fall. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast that covers the video game industry, featuring conversations about reviews, news, and exclusive reveals with Game Informer staff and industry guests.

Fans can listen to the full episode via YouTube or other podcast platforms. The show's social media accounts for its hosts and guests are listed for community engagement. Timestamps are provided for viewers to jump to specific segments of the discussion, including segments on Switch Sports Resort, horror games, and the closure of BioWare.

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