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Following BioWare's closure and cancellation of the next Mass Effect, fans have gathered more than 180,000 signatures calling on EA to keep the beloved…
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Xbox COO Helen Chiang Leaves After Three Months
Xbox COO Helen Chiang has left Microsoft after three months. We examine the confirmed details, the leadership reset and what it means for Xbox.
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Ubisoft Proposes Closing RedLynx: What the Trials Studio Leaves Behind
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Sony has confirmed that new PlayStation releases will stop receiving physical discs from January 2028. The consequences go far beyond empty shelves.
Xbox Project Helix: The Next Generation Could Change What an Xbox Actually Is
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