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EA closes Mass Effect, Dragon Age creator BioWare after 30 years of game development
Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic creator BioWare is closing its doors following three decades of gaming development. The renowned studio—which was taken over by Electronic Arts in 2007 through VG Holding Corp—revealed the announcement in a message on social media. “There is nothing simple about penning those statements,” the announcement states. “Our priority at this moment is on our exceptionally skilled team who devoted their efforts to these games, and supporting each other during this transition.” Bloomberg News further indicates that EA is also dismissing 400 workers, 50 of whom were engaged at BioWare on a new installment in the Mass Effect franchise. As per Bloomberg, the additional 400 job cuts result from the cancellation, scaling back, and reallocation of other initiatives. A prospective installment in the Sims series, codenamed “Project Lotus,” has been shelved, while another title, codenamed “Project Evergreen,” is being prioritized. Resources are also...
Strange Scaffold’s Super Slick Revenge Shooter Is Out Now On Switch 2
Feast your gaze by Jim Norman Yesterday, 1:45pm Strange Scaffold — the studio behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, El Paso, Elsewhere, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, among others — revealed last month that it was delivering its ultra-sleek FPS I Am Your Beast to Switch 1 and 2. Guess what? It’s accessible right now! The title debuted on the eShop yesterday (20th October), and it is currently priced at $19.99. As of this moment, there is no indication of a listing on the EU shop, but we anticipate it won’t be long until it arrives. I Am Your Beast first appeared in 2024, showcasing a highly gratifying revenge shooter where you seek retribution against the Covert Operations Initiative that persistently dragged your battle-hardened protagonist back for ‘one last job’. The method you prefer to eliminate these foes is your choice, but based on the trailer, any strategy you adopt will be adequately...
Guide: 65 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo’s ‘Screaming Deals’ Sale (North America)
Image: Nintendo Life Nintendo is celebrating the eerie season the only way it knows how: with a substantial eShop discount, naturally! The ‘Screaming Deals‘ promotion is currently underway on the North American eShop, offering delightful markdowns on a wide array of Switch 1 and 2 hits until 31st October at 11:59 PT — so ensure you’ve taken full advantage of it by then! There are so many titles on offer, in fact, that we have compiled the following list to display the best of the best, featuring every ‘Screaming Deals’ game we scored a 9/10 or higher (in addition to one personal selection from those that didn’t quite meet the review standard, because we simply couldn’t help ourselves). Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube854k As always, if you’re aiming to snag some eShop credit before jumping in, we’ve got you sorted with the following links from our store. Please be aware that some outbound...
A Permanent Pokémon Store Is Finally Coming To London
The initial of “multiple” locations outside Asia by Jim Norman 11 hours prior Image: The Pokémon Company After years of departing the pop-up store at the European International Championships and musing, “why isn’t this a lasting establishment?”, it appears our desires have at last been met. The Pokémon Company has announced today that a “permanent, physical Pokémon shop” is scheduled to open in London. The shop (not designated as a ‘Pokémon Center’ in TPC’s official announcement, intriguingly) will debut by 2029, and will provide “a range of exclusive items and unique experiences for Trainers of every age”. Exact details on where the new shop will be located in the city are not yet disclosed, though a central site seems probable — really, who wouldn’t prefer to see the M&Ms store replaced? Goodness, we UK enthusiasts have journeyed from the ExCel to the Natural History Museum in search of some merch, so wherever the permanent...
Review: JSAUX 6-In-1 Gaming Dock For Switch 2
Image: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life At first glance, JSAUX’s 6-in-1 Dock for the Switch 2 is an enticing gadget. Alongside docking your console for television mode, it also features four slots to charge Joy-Con, as well as space for your Pro Controller. With a collapsible design, it serves as an excellent travel companion, and the polished display screen adds a nice little detail that will likely attract some attention. Nevertheless, there are several noticeable flaws that impede its performance. Beginning with the advantages, I appreciate the appearance of this device. JSAUX excels in minimalist design, and the 6-in-1 Dock exemplifies this exceptionally. There’s not a trace of branding on the outer shell, with the company’s logo confined to the display screen when it’s powered on. The colored Joy-Con slots — two on each side of the screen and two at the base — are color-coordinated for convenience, and the contrast with the otherwise...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You and Mii by Jim Norman 10 hours ago Image: Nintendo Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches tomorrow (22nd October), and Nintendo is ensuring that the release day proceeds without a hitch by issuing its inaugural update. The ver. 1.1.0 update is currently accessible. As is typically the case with these launch-day adjustments, its intention is primarily to activate all of the online features so that everyone can engage in some non-local multiplayer straightaway. Nevertheless, the update also provides a Mii frequency modifier, where you can specify how frequently your Miis appear in offline competitive activities. The complete patch notes have only been disclosed on the Japanese Nintendo site at the time of writing, so we have included their machine translation below. We will be on the lookout for the official English translation and will update the information below once we receive it. Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube854k Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Ver. 1.1.0...
CDPR has “hired so many modders” that “half of the quest team” for Cyberpunk 2077 started in mods
(Image credit: CD Projekt Red) While progress is presently in motion for Cyberpunk 2, Cyberpunk 2077 continues to receive updates from CD Projekt Red. In the midst of discussions regarding the latest, Edgerunners-themed update, the lead developers highlight how significant mods are, to the extent that a considerable portion of the current team has been sourced from the modding community. During one of the company’s RedStreams, discussions shift toward modding and its role in shaping both Cyberpunk 2077 and its sequel. The company has collaborated with mod.io, and prominent creators have been consulted on numerous strategies to enhance the RPG, with Pawel Sasko, the current associate game director of Cyberpunk 2 and former lead of quest design for Cyberpunk 2077, disclosing that several of his colleagues originated from mod creation. “Many modders began as players who really engaged and gained skills in customizing the game with mods,” he articulates. REDstreams — Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners...
