Swen Vincke, Larian Studios boss, has reacted to EA shutting down BioWare, saying it’s a huge loss for the RPG industry.
“Larian and BioWare started their trajectories in the games industry at the same time and BioWare led the way in making RPGs big,”
He also called it “almost are’s name won’t show up in discussions about upcoming RPGs anymore.
“What a loss for all of us.”
Vincke thanked BioWare for “all the games,” “the many hours of gameplay,” and “all the stories,” adding that the developers “can be damned proud” of what they achieved.
“Larian and BioWare started their trajectories in the games industry at the same time and BioWare led the way in making RPGs big,”
He also called it “almost are’s name won’t show up in discussions about upcoming RPGs anymore.
“What a loss for all of us.”
Vincke thanked BioWare for “all the games,” “the many hours of gameplay,” and “all the stories,” adding that the developers “can be damned proud” of what they achieved.
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Arc Raiders streamer aimkey has been hardware-banned by Embark for aimbotting after previously asking, “how am I not banned yet?”
The controversy started after he posted a clip on October 20 asking, “how am I not banned yet?” Some viewers thought his extremely fast and accurate Aimkey calls the ban false and says he’s willing to fly to Embark’s HQ to prove he’s legitimate. He also says he has received death threats over the situation.
Embark says its investigation found a “consistent pattern of abnormal behaviors” that it considers evidence of aimbotting.
The ban is hardware-level, meaning aimkey is blocked from playing Arc Raiders on that system.
The controversy started after he posted a clip on October 20 asking, “how am I not banned yet?” Some viewers thought his extremely fast and accurate Aimkey calls the ban false and says he’s willing to fly to Embark’s HQ to prove he’s legitimate. He also says he has received death threats over the situation.
Embark says its investigation found a “consistent pattern of abnormal behaviors” that it considers evidence of aimbotting.
The ban is hardware-level, meaning aimkey is blocked from playing Arc Raiders on that system.
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Cloudflare says attackers are rapidly targeting two newly discovered critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the software behind many websites.
The company detected thousands of exploitation attempts even before the flaws were publicly disclosed. After the details became public, the of thousands within 45 minutes, hundreds of thousands within two hours, and eventually millions of attempts.
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said the company saw this huge increase almost immediately after disclosure, Cloudflare has already added protections, but affected systems still need to be updated.
The company detected thousands of exploitation attempts even before the flaws were publicly disclosed. After the details became public, the of thousands within 45 minutes, hundreds of thousands within two hours, and eventually millions of attempts.
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said the company saw this huge increase almost immediately after disclosure, Cloudflare has already added protections, but affected systems still need to be updated.
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Valve looks like it’s adding support for CD-ROM drives to the Steam Frame.
A Steam Frame user asked why he couldn’t connect a detachable disc drive to watch movies on the go. A Valve dev replied that they “will would look into it.”
Just a few days later, Valve developer Gabe rt to the Steam Frame’s software.
This could eventually let you connect a USB disc drive, read physical CDs, and potentially watch movies from discs on the Steam Frame.
A Steam Frame user asked why he couldn’t connect a detachable disc drive to watch movies on the go. A Valve dev replied that they “will would look into it.”
Just a few days later, Valve developer Gabe rt to the Steam Frame’s software.
This could eventually let you connect a USB disc drive, read physical CDs, and potentially watch movies from discs on the Steam Frame.
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Tim Sweeney is criticizing Valve again over Steam’s requirement for developers to disclose their use of generative AI.
The Epic Games CEO called the policy “abhorrent,” arguing that developers are being forced to make a “political statement” that could be used against them by a s been criticizing the policy since 2025, previously comparing the disclosure to a “Scarlet Letter” and arguing that AI will eventually be part of almost every game production process.
The Epic Games CEO called the policy “abhorrent,” arguing that developers are being forced to make a “political statement” that could be used against them by a s been criticizing the policy since 2025, previously comparing the disclosure to a “Scarlet Letter” and arguing that AI will eventually be part of almost every game production process.
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Capcom is forcing Ultimate Frame Data to take down its Street Fighter 6 section.
Capcom’s legal team says the site contains hitbox and collision data that isn’t normally accessible through regular gameplay, and that Capcom doesn’t authorize the use of modified software or n game data.
The site was asked to remove or disable access to the SF6 data by October 30. The owner, MetalMusicMan, has already taken the section offline, saying: “Not my choice, sorry everyone.”
Capcom’s legal team says the site contains hitbox and collision data that isn’t normally accessible through regular gameplay, and that Capcom doesn’t authorize the use of modified software or n game data.
The site was asked to remove or disable access to the SF6 data by October 30. The owner, MetalMusicMan, has already taken the section offline, saying: “Not my choice, sorry everyone.”
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Final Fantasy Resonance has reached 27,933 concurrent players on Steam, making it the #3 biggest single-player Final Fantasy launch on Steam, according to SteamDB.
Biggest FF games on Steam:
-Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: 40,564 peak
-Final Fantasy XV: 29,498
-Final Fantasy XVI: esonance: 27,933
Looks like turn-based combat is back
Biggest FF games on Steam:
-Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: 40,564 peak
-Final Fantasy XV: 29,498
-Final Fantasy XVI: esonance: 27,933
Looks like turn-based combat is back
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Good Smile Company, the company behind Nendoroids and anime figures says customer data have been exposed after unauthorized access to its online store
Potentially exposed information includes:
• Full name
• Gender
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Order dates and antity and order amount
• Shipping address
• Recipient name and phone number
• Payment method and payment status
• Credit card brand
• Last 4 digits of the card
• Card expiration date
Good Smile says the full card number, cardholder name and security code (CVV/CVC) were not exposed.
The company says it has taken steps to address the vulnerability and is continuing its investigation.
Potentially exposed information includes:
• Full name
• Gender
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Order dates and antity and order amount
• Shipping address
• Recipient name and phone number
• Payment method and payment status
• Credit card brand
• Last 4 digits of the card
• Card expiration date
Good Smile says the full card number, cardholder name and security code (CVV/CVC) were not exposed.
The company says it has taken steps to address the vulnerability and is continuing its investigation.
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Mass Effect fans are begging Palworld developer Pocketpair to buy the IP from EA and save the franchise.
John “Bucky” Buckley, revealed he received “close to 30 DMs/emails from fans about buying Mass Effect in the last day.”
He says this happens whenever a major studio closes , with fans telling Pocketpair: “You should buy this IP!”
Buckley joked that “Jade Empire would make him more keen.”
John “Bucky” Buckley, revealed he received “close to 30 DMs/emails from fans about buying Mass Effect in the last day.”
He says this happens whenever a major studio closes , with fans telling Pocketpair: “You should buy this IP!”
Buckley joked that “Jade Empire would make him more keen.”
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Anyone hiding malware in Steam games is cooked, Steam and the FBI are warning BlockBlasters players again.
BlockBlasters was a Steam game that turned out to contain malware and was used in crypto-draining attacks, including one targeting a terminally ill cancer patient.
The FBI e linked to the Steam malware campaign in July and is now asking victims who lost money or had their accounts compromised to fill out a survey for possible restitution.
The deadline is 27 October.
If someone was hiding malware inside Steam games, things are looking pretty bad right now for you, Gabe is coming.
BlockBlasters was a Steam game that turned out to contain malware and was used in crypto-draining attacks, including one targeting a terminally ill cancer patient.
The FBI e linked to the Steam malware campaign in July and is now asking victims who lost money or had their accounts compromised to fill out a survey for possible restitution.
The deadline is 27 October.
If someone was hiding malware inside Steam games, things are looking pretty bad right now for you, Gabe is coming.
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Netflix reportedly offered Xbox $500 million for seven years of exclusive movie and TV rights based on Xbox games.
Xbox came back asking for $800 million.
The deal eventually fell apart after Netflix’s former content chief Bela Bajaria left during the company’s layoffs. Xbox is deals with multiple partners instead.
Xbox didn’t deny the report, saying it has seen “record-breaking interest” in its games and still considers Netflix a valued partner.
Xbox came back asking for $800 million.
The deal eventually fell apart after Netflix’s former content chief Bela Bajaria left during the company’s layoffs. Xbox is deals with multiple partners instead.
Xbox didn’t deny the report, saying it has seen “record-breaking interest” in its games and still considers Netflix a valued partner.
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Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop has until November 13 to find a buyer or face closure.
Le Monde reports that around 217 jobs are at risk. Union representatives say Marvel’s Blade is “nearing the end of production” and describe the developers as Xbox’s change in strategy.”
Microsoft says it is looking for a partner to help finish and release Blade.
Le Monde reports that around 217 jobs are at risk. Union representatives say Marvel’s Blade is “nearing the end of production” and describe the developers as Xbox’s change in strategy.”
Microsoft says it is looking for a partner to help finish and release Blade.
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Someone actually tried to sell one of the RTX 5090s stolen from a $470K shipment online.
And somehow, they left the serial number visible.
Two pallets of ZOTAC RTX 5090s were stolen from São Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport. One of the cards later showed up on the second-hand market the serial number matched one of the stolen GPUs.
The listing is gone now, but the rest of the cards are still missing.
These people stole almost half a million dollars in GPUs
And somehow, they left the serial number visible.
Two pallets of ZOTAC RTX 5090s were stolen from São Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport. One of the cards later showed up on the second-hand market the serial number matched one of the stolen GPUs.
The listing is gone now, but the rest of the cards are still missing.
These people stole almost half a million dollars in GPUs
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Several unfixed Linux kernel vulnerabilities were accidentally disclosed on a public mailing list, including two rated CVSS 9.0.
Some of the bugs could potentially allow remote code execution or privilege escalation.
Patches are already being worked on, but some are still in g SteamOS or another Linux distro, check for updates.
Some of the bugs could potentially allow remote code execution or privilege escalation.
Patches are already being worked on, but some are still in g SteamOS or another Linux distro, check for updates.
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James Ohlen, the creative director behind the original Baldur’s Gate games, is defending the Dragon Age: The Veilguard developers after BioWare’s closure.
He says most people on a team that large had “little or no say in the things you disliked about it”, pointing out that many esponsible for the BioWare games fans loved.
Ohlen also acknowledged that he has his own issues with modern entertainment and political messaging, but argued that people can disagree while still respecting each other.
“It’s possible to hold views that don’t fit neatly into anyone’s political camp, and to love and respect people you disagree with.”
He says most people on a team that large had “little or no say in the things you disliked about it”, pointing out that many esponsible for the BioWare games fans loved.
Ohlen also acknowledged that he has his own issues with modern entertainment and political messaging, but argued that people can disagree while still respecting each other.
“It’s possible to hold views that don’t fit neatly into anyone’s political camp, and to love and respect people you disagree with.”
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Tim Sweeney is facing backlash after an old post resurfaced where the Epic Games CEO argued that studios going bankrupt “deserve the axe.”
Talking about Looking Glass shutting down Sweeney called it “an economically realistic day”
Sweeney also wrote that “a studio that goes shut down”, arguing that companies that fail financially shouldn’t necessarily be kept alive.
His conclusion is that “The dinosaurs die, but the way is cleared for cooler life forms to evolve.”
Talking about Looking Glass shutting down Sweeney called it “an economically realistic day”
Sweeney also wrote that “a studio that goes shut down”, arguing that companies that fail financially shouldn’t necessarily be kept alive.
His conclusion is that “The dinosaurs die, but the way is cleared for cooler life forms to evolve.”
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A Canadian political leader is calling for the government to help BioWare developers buy the studio from EA and run it themselves.
NDP leader Avi Lewis says the developers should get the first shot at taking control, with government support.
“The developers at BioWare know how know how to make the games we all love.”
He also criticized corporate ownership, arguing that Canada should keep control of major game studios in Canadian hands.
NDP leader Avi Lewis says the developers should get the first shot at taking control, with government support.
“The developers at BioWare know how know how to make the games we all love.”
He also criticized corporate ownership, arguing that Canada should keep control of major game studios in Canadian hands.
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WARDOGS is region-locking players to fight cheaters, and the community isn’t happy.
BULKHEAD has introduced a 175ms ping limit, which effectively blocks players from distant regions, the studio says it’s protecting the majority from regions “more prone to cheating.”
Chinese ly Negative compared to Mostly Positive English reviews.
Players who play with friends overseas are also angry and asking for refunds.
BULKHEAD says stricter region locking is still coming.
BULKHEAD has introduced a 175ms ping limit, which effectively blocks players from distant regions, the studio says it’s protecting the majority from regions “more prone to cheating.”
Chinese ly Negative compared to Mostly Positive English reviews.
Players who play with friends overseas are also angry and asking for refunds.
BULKHEAD says stricter region locking is still coming.
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Meta has been hit with a huge $25 billion penalty in New Mexico over the way it handled users’ personal data.
A jury found that Meta misled people about how their data was being protected, with the case involving millions of alleged violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection ck to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, when data from millions of Facebook users was collected without proper consent.
The judge could have gone after Meta for more than $200 billion, but the final penalty was set at $25 billion.
A jury found that Meta misled people about how their data was being protected, with the case involving millions of alleged violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection ck to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, when data from millions of Facebook users was collected without proper consent.
The judge could have gone after Meta for more than $200 billion, but the final penalty was set at $25 billion.
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A former Rockstar designer who worked on both Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 6 says layoffs aren’t the biggest threat facing the studio.
Jérémy Hartvick, who left Rockstar in 2020, says the company has enough money to support its massive projects, the real pressure is whether Rockstar’s extremely high expectations.
“Rockstar can afford it.”
But he adds:
“The question is whether you can meet the expectations, and if you don’t, then you might not last.”
He said the amount of work made it harder to be present with his family while working at Rockstar North in Edinburgh.
Jérémy Hartvick, who left Rockstar in 2020, says the company has enough money to support its massive projects, the real pressure is whether Rockstar’s extremely high expectations.
“Rockstar can afford it.”
But he adds:
“The question is whether you can meet the expectations, and if you don’t, then you might not last.”
He said the amount of work made it harder to be present with his family while working at Rockstar North in Edinburgh.
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