Wube Software announced the stable release of Factorio Version 2.1 as the game's final major update. The patch improves logistics, production facilities, and Space Age mechanics while the developer shifts focus to maintenance and new projects. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

System Era Softworks laid off over 30 employees following the underperformance of StarSeeker: Astroneer Expeditions. Marketing Director Joe Tirado confirmed development will continue with a reduced team while staff are reassigned to the original game. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

EA officially announced the closure of BioWare and its Edmonton office on October 21, resulting in the cancellation of the next Mass Effect project. Industry figures, including game developer Warren Spector and author N. K. Jemisin, criticized the shutdown and questioned executive accountability. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Valve developer Mike Morasky publicly mentioned the internal codename "HLX" during a panel at GameSoundCon 2026. Morasky confirmed that HLX features its own version of HDR audio, while Valve has not issued an official statement regarding the project. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Nintendo Fellow Shigeru Miyamoto discussed generative AI at a press conference after receiving Japan's Order of Culture. Miyamoto stated that AI handling tasks helps define true creation, but warned against mistaking the execution process for creating good work. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma received the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture in Paris. Aonuma received the honor at a ceremony nearly three years after his designation, while Shigeru Miyamoto was selected for Japan's Order of Culture. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Team Astral won their third consecutive title at the Flyff Universe World Championship 2026 Grand Final in Manila. Astral's McVP was awarded Final MVP while Gala Lab CEO Hyunsu Kim stated they are reviewing ways to incorporate tournament data and feedback. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Level Infinite and SHIFT UP announced the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary update launching worldwide on October 29. The update features new characters Marian: Queen, Scarlet: Goddeath, and Rapunzel: Sanctuary, alongside Chapters 49 and 50, a Stellar Blade collaboration, and Spanish text support. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

The Flyff Universe World Championship (FWC) 2026 grand finals concluded on Nov 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Manila, drawing about 2,000 fans. Defending champion Astral secured a historic three-peat, and player McVP won Finals MVP before retiring. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

The Flyff Universe World Championship 2026 grand finals took place on October 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Manila. The event gathered around 2,000 fans featuring gaming competitions, mini-games, and performances by the Filipino girl group KAIA. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

The Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th anniversary update on October 29 will introduce new story chapters, characters, and events. Players can receive up to 230 recruitment opportunities and max limit breaks for Rapunzel: Sanctuary during the anniversary celebration featuring $NIKKE. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

The Flyff World Championship (FWC) 2026 grand finals took place on October 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Manila, Philippines. The fourth annual event featured global player competitions, fan attractions, mini-games, cosplayers, and performances by KAIA. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Wemade Connect and Gala Lab confirmed that the Flyff Universe World Championship (FWC) 2026 is underway as an offline global esports tournament. Executives Lee Ho-dae and Kim Hyun-soo stated that the tournament aims to expand player connections and incorporate on-site feedback into future game content. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Flyff Universe Executive Producer Loïc Saos stated that browser-based games will remain competitive as web performance advances. Saos confirmed that the cross-platform MMORPG runs within browser sandboxes using approximately 200MB of memory. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Physical therapists Kim Jae-pil and Yoon Seung-heon provided comprehensive conditioning to national esports players during the 2026 Asian Games. Players expressed gratitude for the customized physical care, which helped manage pain and maintain performance throughout the tournament. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

All four LCK seeds secured victories while all four LPL teams suffered losses on Day 1 of the 2026 LoL World Championship Swiss Stage. Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, Dplus KIA, and T1 triumphed over their respective opponents to extend the LCK opening-day winning streak. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

The Bethesda Gear Store launched a wearable T-60 helmet and a 1:1 scale Power Fist replica. DPI Merch stated that the items mark the start of Great War Week, featuring new products and discounts through October 30th. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Bethesda confirmed on October 23 that Fallout 76 has reached 25 million players. The studio detailed upcoming roadmap updates including World Pets in December and a Raven Rock expansion in 2027. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Crystal Dynamics announced partner collaborations for Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary featuring merchandise and game crossovers. The lineup includes a Switch 2 Collector's Edition, a G.I. JOE comic crossover, a brick set, and content in The Crew Motorfest. invenglobal.com/articles/276…

Xbox COO Helen Chiang has left $MSFT after 21 years with the company. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the departure in an internal memo, stating her responsibilities will be divided among other leaders. invenglobal.com/articles/276…