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Warren Spector sounds even angrier about BioWare’s closure as he recounts the massive salaries of EA execs: ‘Is there ANY accountability left in this world?’

  • Warren Spector says EA executives should be accountable for industry job losses.
  • EA CEO Andrew Wilson received $30.5 million in 2025.
  • Shareholder rejection of executive pay proposals is rare.

Veteran game designer Warren Spector has renewed his criticism of Electronic Arts after the closure of BioWare, arguing that senior executives rarely face consequences for decisions that harm studios and their workers. He says the debate should focus less on whether closing a studio makes business sense and…

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Nolan’s The Odyssey returns to North American cinemas on 11 December

  • *The Odyssey* returns to North American cinemas on 11 December.
  • It will screen at 1,000 venues, including IMAX formats.
  • The film has earned more than $1.8 billion worldwide.

Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* will return to North American cinemas on 11 December, with screenings planned across 1,000 venues, including IMAX and IMAX 70mm. The new run follows an earlier theatrical re-release and gives audiences another chance to see the film on the big screen. The nearly three-hour…

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Which WoW Forever ruleset to pick (and can you change later?)

  • Four rulesets are available at launch; Hardcore is planned.
  • Characters cannot transfer between rulesets.
  • To play another ruleset, create a new character.

World of Warcraft: Forever asks players to choose a ruleset when they begin, with four available at launch and Hardcore planned later. The choice shapes how players interact, especially around roleplay and PvP, and Blizzard says characters cannot be transferred between rulesets. Normal suits players who prefer PvE,…

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All Great Fairy’s Fountain locations in Ocarina of Time

  • The game has six Great Fairy’s Fountains.
  • Four described rewards cost 25 to 200 rupees.
  • Access often depends on items and story progress.

Great Fairy’s Fountains in the Ocarina of Time remake offer spells and upgrades that help Link in combat and exploration. Finding them matters because each reward is unlocked only after paying the required rupees, and several fountains also require specific items or progress through the story. The article…

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How to find Richard the dog in Ocarina of Time

  • Search for Richard in Hyrule Castle Town at night.
  • His twirl and high-pitched bark identify him.
  • Return him to his owner for a Piece of Heart.

Richard’s owner loses her dog in Hyrule Castle Town, prompting a side quest in the Ocarina of Time remake. Finding him earns a Piece of Heart, making the search a useful detour for players progressing through the game. Visit the town at night and look for a white…

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The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel won’t fill the shoes of GTA 6 as the next white whale, says analyst

  • GTA 6 has unusually broad mass-market appeal.
  • An analyst says Elder Scrolls 6 is in a different commercial tier.
  • The game is reportedly targeting 2029, 18 years after Skyrim.

An industry analyst says The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel is unlikely to become gaming’s next hugely anticipated “white whale” after Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives. Mat Piscatella argues that GTA and a small group of other franchises have exceptional mass-market reach, giving their publishers unusual freedom to take…

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Nintendo signals classic revivals will feature in Switch 2’s games line-up

  • Nintendo sees classic remakes as part of the Switch 2 line-up.
  • Ocarina of Time is a major 2026 release.
  • Its developers embraced the challenge of revisiting a celebrated game.

Nintendo’s Nate Bihldorff has indicated that classic remakes fit into the Switch 2’s ongoing games line-up, though he did not announce a broader remake strategy. He said the company is confident it will keep releasing games across its many franchises, and described the team behind the 2026 Ocarina…

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Saving Mass Effect 5 would cost over $200 million, BioWare co-founder says

  • A new Mass Effect could cost over $200 million to develop.
  • Oster says experienced teams might deliver it for less.
  • The fan campaign has collected over 300,000 signatures.

BioWare co-founder Trent Oster says reviving Mass Effect would likely require more than $200 million in development funding, because fans would expect a top-tier AAA game. His estimate highlights the financial challenge facing the #SaveMassEffect campaign, which is asking EA to fund more games or sell or license…

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‘Mass Effect’ Studio’s Final Chapter Is Officially Being Turned Into a Documentary

  • A BioWare documentary is targeting a 2027 festival premiere.
  • Founders, developers and performers feature in the film.
  • Fans can submit memories and media for possible inclusion.

An independent documentary about BioWare is in production, with a world premiere at major festivals targeted for 2027. Its producers say they will cover the studio’s rise and final chapter following Electronic Arts’ announcement of its closure last month. Directed by Akash Sherman, the film features BioWare founders…

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James Cameron’s Avatar Franchise Gets a Massive New December Release

  • Collector’s Edition arrives on 8 December.
  • It adds over six hours of new features.
  • Extras explore the franchise’s filmmaking and visual effects.

20th Century Studios is releasing a new Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-ray of James Cameron’s *Avatar: Fire and Ash* on 8 December. It adds more than six hours of previously unreleased material, giving fans a closer look at the filmmaking behind the latest film and the franchise’s ambitious visual…

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