BioWare's shutdown and cancelled Mass Effect 5 trailer leak dominate today's PC gaming discussions.
Today’s PC gaming scene is overshadowed by the significant news of BioWare’s closure and the implications it has for the gaming community, particularly fans of the Mass Effect series. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, an internal trailer of Mass Effect 5 has been leaked shortly after the announcement of the studio’s shutdown. This follows Electronic Arts’ recent transition to a private company after being acquired by a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity. With BioWare being a cornerstone of the Western RPG scene, the closure marks an end of an era, and fans are left with a glimpse of what could have been through the leaked trailer.
In other PC gaming updates, Linux enthusiasts have reason to be optimistic as both the Epic Games Launcher and SteamOS are seeing developments. According to GamingOnLinux, the Epic Games Launcher preview is becoming more functional on Linux systems. This could broaden its user base, as more players may now access their Epic Games library with fewer issues. Simultaneously, Valve has released the SteamOS 3.9.4 Beta, focusing on security upgrades, hibernation improvements, and regression fixes, as detailed by GamingOnLinux. These updates could enhance the overall gaming experience on the Steam Deck and other Linux-based systems.
Amidst the larger industry changes, Croteam and Devolver Digital have teased a new installment in the Serious Sam franchise titled Serious Sam: The Third Encounter. GamingOnLinux highlights that this teaser promises more of the trademark chaos and action fans have come to expect from the series.
In a lighter news vein, AdHoc Studio is celebrating the first anniversary of its narrative-driven game, Dispatch. Rock Paper Shotgun reports on new commentary and storyboard modes for those who own the deluxe edition, providing deeper insights into every episode.
Lastly, the Epic Games Store continues its tradition of seasonal giveaways, this time offering players a couple of Halloween-themed games—a horde shooter and a pixel murder mystery—as freebies, as noted by PCGamesN. These free titles are a perfect way for players to immerse themselves in spooky gaming atmospheres.
