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BioWare Co-Founder Calls EA's Private Equity Acquisition the 'Final Nail in the Coffin'

Greg Zeschuk, who co-founded the Mass Effect studio, believes recent ownership changes at EA have sealed the fate of the once-great developer.

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Donkey Kong Flyer Artwork Sells for Nearly $330,000 at Auction

A piece of Nintendo history, originally created to sell arcade cabinets, far exceeded its estimated value.

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World of Warcraft Housing: A Feature So Good It Makes Players Leave

Despite being a remarkably well-executed addition, the deep customization of World of Warcraft's housing system has paradoxically led to disengagement for some players.

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Epic Games Embraces AI, Shifts Code Writing to Engineers Guiding Tools

The company is integrating generative AI across Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and its launcher, prioritizing speed and innovation over skepticism.

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Life is Strange Studio Don't Nod Faces Insolvency Amid Unrest

Employees report significant layoffs and a reliance on outsourcing as the company scrambles to avoid financial collapse.

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Skydance Mandates Return-to-Office, Offers Buyouts Amid Warner Bros. and Paramount Merger

The newly formed entity is implementing a five-day in-office policy and voluntary separation packages.

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Masahiro Sakurai Dismisses AI Games as 'Unprofitable Titles'

The Super Smash Bros. creator believes AI-generated games lack the originality and artistic vision of human-created works.

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BioWare's Sonic RPG Was a Quirky Detour Before Mass Effect and Dragon Age

Before establishing its legacy in epic RPGs, the studio ventured into the world of Sonic the Hedgehog for a unique Nintendo DS title.

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Discord Servers Will Soon Be Searchable on the Web

The platform is rolling out a feature that will make messages from public servers discoverable via search engines.