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BioWare Is Closing: Why EA Shut the Studio, the Leaked Mass Effect: Universe Trailer and What Happens to Your Games
EA confirmed on October 21 that it is closing BioWare and cancelling the next Mass Effect. Here is what EA's memo and BioWare's statement actually say, what the leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer showed, and what it means for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and SWTOR.
WoW Forever Beta Is Over: Layering Fixes for Launch, Roleplay-PvP Ruleset, Name Reservation Times and November 4 Countdown
The WoW: Forever beta closed on October 23. Blizzard says boats, zeppelins and capital cities will stop splitting players across layers at launch, Roleplay-PvP joins the lineup, and Early Name Reservation opens October 27 at 3 PM CT. Here is every time, rule and prep step before the November 4 launch.
Diablo 4 PTR 3.3.0 Explained: Season 16 War Plans Tactics, Tyrael's Boons, Horadric Items and the Druid Rework
Blizzard's Diablo 4 3.3.0 PTR runs October 27 to November 3. Here is everything it tests for Season 16: War Plans Tactics and Marks of Wisdom, the Tyrael's Boons tree and Greater Temper, Horadric Items for Talisman sets, the dual Reaper lair boss and the full Druid tag rework.
Capcom ID Breach Explained: 11.7 Million Accounts Exposed, What Leaked and How to Secure Your Account
Capcom confirmed on October 22 that 11,774,247 CAPCOM ID records were accessed, exposing emails, login dates and IP addresses, with 196 accounts hijacked and 19 e-Capcom profiles in Japan leaked. Here is what was and was not exposed, the timeline, and the steps to secure your account today.
TBC Anniversary Phase 3.5 Is Live: Zul'Aman Raid Guide, Amani War Bear Timer, Badges and Catch-Up Changes
Zul'Aman went live on Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary realms on October 22 at 5 PM CT. Here is the raid at a glance, how the Amani War Bear timer works, a boss primer, and every catch-up change in Phase 3.5: no Hyjal or Black Temple attunement, Honored Heroic keys, Badges from raid bosses and tradable Primal Nether.
Modern Warfare 4 Launch Patch Notes Explained: Weekend 2 TTK, Blood Rush Tac Sprint, UAV Buff, Perks and DMZ Fixes
Infinity Ward's October 21 Modern Warfare 4 launch patch notes explained: Weekend 2 TTK stays, Tactical Sprint on Blood Rush, UAV health 100 to 150, final perk layout, 33 weapons, 20 maps, new modes, no Season 1 Weekly Challenges and DMZ early access fixes.
WoW Midnight Hotfixes Oct 15 to 21: Kinduru Exit, Jan'alai Tear Stacks, Mistcrests and Conquest Uncapped
Blizzard's October 15 to 21 Midnight hotfixes uncap Mistcrests and Conquest, add the Spoils of War PvP buff, let you leave the Labyrinth of Kindo'jan via Kinduru, raise Jan'alai Tear stacks to 4, extend the Fabled Kindo'jan solo, and add a safe-zone ring to Murder in a Row.
MapleStory Classic World Grand Launch Guide (Oct 21): Housing, Stumpy, Trade Lock, v1.0.0 Class Changes and Event Calendar in CT
Global MapleStory Classic World opened free to everyone on October 21 at 1 PM CT. Here is everything new at Grand Launch: Housing in Henesys and Kerning City, Stumpy and the Excavation Site, the Lie Detector Test, the Lv. 15 trade lock, v1.0.0 Swordsman and Magician buffs, the Journey Begins check-in rewards, Halloween and GM event times in CT, and what comes next.
Final Fantasy Resonance Launch Guide (Oct 22): Steam Unlock Time, Editions, Demo Save Carryover, Visions, Stagger and Review Scores
Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D Final Fantasy, launches October 22 on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox and PC. Here is the Steam unlock time (11 AM CT), the $49.99 to $209.99 editions and bonuses, how the demo save carries over, how Visions, Stagger, Resonance and Espers work, PC specs and where review scores landed.
LoL Patch 26.21 Notes Explained: Caitlyn and Jinx Nerfs, Sion Buffs, Hubris Split and Replay Limits
League of Legends Patch 26.21 is live: Caitlyn, Jinx, Lee Sin and Rammus nerfs, Sion and Nunu buffs, a melee/ranged Hubris split, 10-per-hour replay downloads, ARAM: Mayhem Journey to Stardom and four new League Classic champions.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 (Oct 22): Edgerunners 2 Update, Double Trouble Dual-Wielding, Console Mods, FOV Slider and DLSS 4.5
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5, the free Edgerunners 2 Update, lands October 22 on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Here is what CDPR has confirmed (Double Trouble dual-wielding, cyberware customization, an Edgerunners prequel quest, console mods, a console FOV slider and DLSS 4.5), what only leaked, and how to prep your saves and builds.
Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC (Oct 29): Release Time, Price, Ships, Diving, Romance, Castles and Every Prerequisite
Pearl Abyss detailed Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown ahead of its October 29 launch at 5 PM CT. Here is every new feature (ocean diving, ships, three character stories, romance and marriage, upgraded housing, castles, businesses and Garden of Trials), exactly what unlocks each one, the $24.99 price and pre-order bonus, and a pre-launch checklist.
OSRS Fractured Archive Raid Launch Guide: Requirements, Bosses, Team Scaling and Rewards (Oct 20)
The Fractured Archive, Old School RuneScape's fourth raid, opened October 20 at 11:00 UTC (6:00 AM CT). Here is what Jagex has confirmed on the While Guthix Sleeps requirement, 2 to 8 player scaling, boss choices, wipe rules, known issues, and which rewards are tradeable.
ARC Raiders Update 2.2.0 (Oct 20): PvE Test Ends, Wreck Set, Hydra and ARC Turbine Changes
ARC Raiders' PvE toggle test ended Oct 20 after 30 million-plus PvE rounds, with a player survey from Oct 22 and a decision expected in November. Update 2.2.0 adds the Wreck Set and changes the Hydra, ARC Turbine spawns, Wall Runs and Frigate drops.
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