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Image: Journalist Chloé Woitier of Le Figaro On the morning of October 23, 2026, Eiji Aonuma, the longtime producer of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series, was formally invested as a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) at the French Ministry of Culture in Paris.⁠ The ceremony marked the culmination of an honor first announced in November 2023 by then-Minister of Culture Rima Abdul-Malak during Paris Games Week. The presentatio

Arkane Lyon’s Marvel’s Blade risks a BioWare-like fate under Xbox cost-cutting, though French labor laws and the game’s advanced stage offer a narrower path to survival. Microsoft has been pursuing a buyer or partner for the Lyon studio (makers of Dishonored and Deathloop) since mid-2026 as part of broader Xbox restructuring. French Florange Law requires at least three months of seeking a buyer before closure, with consultations set to end around November 13, 2026. Roughly 21

IShowSpeed Eyes New Zealand for a GTA 6 Head Start as Global Unlock Times Stagger Across Time Zones Streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. is reportedly planning a trip to New Zealand so he can be among the first and potentially the first major creator to play and stream Grand Theft Auto VI. According to the fan account IShowSpeedHQ, Speed aims to access the game roughly 18 hours before its United States unlock. Speed built his audience through intense, unfiltered reactions

#SaveMassEffect: Fans Demand Action to Preserve BioWare’s Iconic Franchise After EA Closure On October 21, 2026, Electronic Arts announced the permanent closure of BioWare’s Edmonton studio, ending a 31-year run that produced Baldur’s Gate, Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age, and the landmark Mass Effect trilogy, along with the cancellation of early development on the next Mass Effect project. The move, part of roughly 400 layoffs company-wide, followed EA’s $55 billion

BGMI's premier international tournament heads to Mumbai this October. Explore BMIC 2026's complete schedule, participating teams, format, prize distribution, and ticket details.

Marvel’s Wolverine tops September 2026 U.S. sales as total spending dips 1% to $4.8 billion, per Circana. See the full monthly top 10 here.

The Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2026 returns for its second edition, organized by Skyesports in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government. This government-backed esports property aims to position Chennai as a hub for competitive gaming. The 2026 focus is on Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), with action kicking off on November 3, 2026. Key Details Organizer: Skyesports Game: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) – Squads TPP Prize Pool: ₹1.25 Crore (₹12,500,000)

Xbox's new ad free cloud gaming service starts at $3.99 for 10 hours, with non Game Pass users gaining access through paid streaming packs.