Epic Drops Mandatory AI Requirement for Its AI MegaJam
Epic says AI is optional for its 2026 AI MegaJam after correcting its original FAQ. The competition runs November 12–15.
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EA Is Closing BioWare and Canceling the Next Mass Effect
EA announced on October 21 that BioWare is closing and development on the next Mass Effect is ending. The publisher is also closing its Edmonton workspace.
Call of Duty 2027 Reportedly Set to Launch a New Sub-Franchise
GamesRadar reports a new Call of Duty sub-franchise for 2027. Activision confirms plans for a future title, without specifying a release year.
Steam Beta Tackles the “DLC Ruined My 100%” Problem
Valve’s new Steam beta separates DLC achievements and preserves completed-set trophies. Games need developer support to use Achievement Sets.
Epic Games Launcher Adds Linux Support in New Preview
Epic’s rebuilt launcher is available in preview on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Fortnite’s Linux release still depends on anti-cheat work.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 Draws Record 29-Country Lineup
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 will welcome exhibitors from 29 countries and regions in Bangkok, with 20 national pavilions and John Romero on the conference program.
Richard ‘Levelord’ Gray, Duke Nukem 3D Designer, Dies at 68
Richard “Levelord” Gray, the influential Duke Nukem 3D level designer who also worked on Quake and SiN, has died at 68.
Google Is Drawing a Clearer Line on Fake Writers and AI Author Profiles
Google’s people-first content guidance now explicitly calls fake author profiles—including AI-generated headshots, made-up names and false credentials—a form of deception.
Steam Hits Estimated $1.7 Billion in September 2026
Steam generated an estimated $1.7 billion in September 2026, according to Alinea Analytics, marking its best September to date and extending a record year for PC gaming spending.
Nerial Ends Game Development After 13 Years
Nerial, the studio behind Reigns, Card Shark and The Crush House, is ending development after 13 years. The decision was made with Devolver Digital, and the team will seek new opportunities.
Grasshopper Manufacture Leaves NetEase and Returns to Independent Development
Grasshopper Manufacture has separated from NetEase Games and returned to independent development, with Suda51 pointing to broader creative and self-publishing options.
We Traced Tunnelborn Back to Flarebound. Then the Build Files Raised New AI Questions
Fix Gaming Channel compared the installed Tunnelborn and Flarebound demos and found strong technical project continuity, raising new questions about their AI disclosure history.
Steam Will Replace Curated Deal Slots With Personalized Recommendations in 2027
Steam will replace curated Discounts & Events placements with personalized recommendations in early 2027. Valve says testing showed customers 10× more games.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Developer Reportedly Cuts at Least 19 Jobs
Cold Iron Studios has reportedly laid off at least 19 employees. The Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 developer says support will continue.
How gamescom Grew Into the World’s Biggest Gaming Event
From Leipzig’s Games Convention to 368,000 visitors and 1,743 exhibitors in Cologne, here is how gamescom grew into a global gaming giant.