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A Composer's Farewell: Hearing the Music of the Mass Effect Game That Never Was
Sam Hulick, composer of the original Mass Effect trilogy, released a rescored version of a leaked Mass Effect 5 trailer on N7 Day as a tribute to the cancelled project. The musical reimagining offers fans an emotional glimpse at what BioWare's next chapter could have sounded like before EA's studio shutdown.
Teen Held Captive for 500 Days Escapes via Among Us Contact
A 17-year-old Utah girl rescued from an Oregon home in November 2026 had been missing since May 2025, held by a man who confiscated her phone and restricted her freedom. She managed to reach help by connecting with another child player in Among Us, who alerted authorities after she revealed her captivity.
Bit Reactor cuts staff again despite Zero Company's million-copy success
Bit Reactor has laid off an unspecified number of employees just one month after recalling furloughed staff, despite Star Wars: Zero Company selling over a million copies. The studio had previously furloughed roughly 80 percent of its workforce weeks before the game's August launch due to financial constraints.
Pokémon Company Asked to Honor Late Collector Avery With Commemorative Card
The father of Pokémon influencer Avery the Poké Kid has publicly requested that The Pokémon Company create a special card to honor his son, who died at 12 from pancreatic cancer in September 2026. Avery's viral final pack opening—which featured a rare 30th Anniversary Jirachi—sparked community calls for a Jirachi-based memorial card.
Mass Effect Fans Roll Up to EA's Door with Truck Campaign as N7 Day Nears
The We are Mass Effect movement has stationed a mobile billboard outside EA headquarters in California, part of an escalating fan effort to draw attention to BioWare's closure and the franchise's uncertain future. The campaign includes a planned video featuring original voice actors and a coordinated push to boost player numbers during N7 Day celebrations tomorrow.
Speedrunner JokerD Claims Level 60 Crown Again, Leaves WoW Forever Devs Scrambling
Team JokerD reached World of Warcraft Forever's level cap just three days after launch, repeating their Classic first-place finish with an all-Undead squad leveraging buffed Cannibalize for non-stop grinding. Blizzard's anti-rush design philosophy proved no match for coordinated speedrunners, leaving max-level players waiting until December raids arrive.
GTA 6 Hits $750M in Preorders Before Launch, PlayStation Crushes Xbox
Rockstar's GTA 6 has generated over $750 million in preorders across PlayStation 5 and Xbox ahead of its November 19 release, with 7.71 million units sold. PlayStation accounts for 74% of preorder revenue, while the base game's $80 price point reflects Take-Two's strategy to capitalize on franchise momentum.
Bond Game Trial Lures PlayStation Plus Members Into 007 First Light
IO Interactive is offering PlayStation Plus Premium and Deluxe subscribers a free one-hour trial of 007 First Light, including the prologue and training missions. Trial players who purchase get a 40% discount, as the critically acclaimed spy game continues its strong commercial run toward the holidays.
Arkane's Future Hinges on December Deadline as Ubisoft and Management Emerge as Rival Bidders
Microsoft is exploring sale options for Dishonored studio Arkane Studios ahead of a December 13 French labor law deadline. Ubisoft, a pair of unnamed firms, and Arkane's own leadership have reportedly submitted bids to acquire the developer.
GTA 6 Community Mourns Streamer Who Fought to Reach Launch Day
Jerry, a GTA 6 fan who documented his battle with terminal lung disease online, passed away three weeks before the game's January release. His community rallied around him during treatment, and fans are now honoring his memory as the launch approaches.
Dune: Awakening Goes Cold This December With Polar Expansion and Offline Rescue
Dune: Awakening launches the free Blood and Ice expansion on December 12, introducing a frozen Polar Sink map with 35 hours of new survival content. The game also gains offline mode this month, protecting player access if servers eventually shut down.
New Co-op Shooter Traps You Underground With Tentacled Horrors
Gag Order is a cooperative shooter where players must survive encounters with grotesque cephalopod creatures in a research facility gone wrong. The game blends SCP-inspired atmosphere with fast-paced combat, launching later this year.