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Journey and Sword in the Sea composer Austin Wintory reveals he was working with BioWare to potentially create Mass Effect 5's soundtrack and has released 20 minutes of conceptual music on YouTube. gameinformer.com/2026/10/26/c...

Ghost of Yōtei developer Sucker Punch reportedly hit with layoffs as it prepares for its next project. gameinformer.com/2026/10/26/r...

"Phantom Blade Zero is, so far, an astounding achievement for the action genre, but I need more time to see if it sticks the landing." Read our Phantom Blade Zero review in progress here: gameinformer.com/review-in-pr...

This week, we learned that EA is closing one of the industry’s most legendary RPG studios, BioWare. Look back on the team’s history with our in-depth retrospective, now free for all readers: gameinformer.com/feature/2026...

While the campaign’s plot execution is a bit shaky, engaging multiplayer options, including DMZ, aptly demonstrate that Infinity Ward can still deliver compelling military-FPS experiences. Our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review: gameinformer.com/review/call-...

I was a constant subscriber to Game Informer magazine growing up, so guesting on their podcast this week to talk gaming news and promote @xbuttonshow.bsky.social was so wonderful. They've got such a passionate, knowledgeable, and funny crew over there. Nothing but love for them!

We got hands-on with Yakuza developer RGG’s next game, Stranger Than Heaven, and spoke with the team about the protagonist’s bicultural story, love of music, struggle to fit in, and why it spans 50 years. Here’s what we learned: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...

🎨 Game Informer Reader Art Spotlight: Kirby artwork by Jakylynn Crowder, age 11 Want your artwork featured on our social media or in our magazine? If so, submit your art to our Reader Art contest at readerart@gameinformer.com. Entries become the property of Game Informer.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort delivers a capable compilation of quick-hit sports minigames that can easily be enjoyed regardless of how many people are holding Joy-Cons. Our review: gameinformer.com/review/ninte...

There are a lot of wild moments in Control Resonant, but we spoke to Remedy specifically about the game’s wildest, most memorable, and unexpected sequence, including what it inspired it. Here’s what we learned: gameinformer.com/interview/20...

Halloween is right around the corner, so you should play a spooky game this weekend! Might we recommend the survival horror FMV game Tenebris Somnia? Read our review here: gameinformer.com/review/teneb...

ICYMI: We saw a lot of new indies at this week’s Xbox indie showcase. Here’s a recap of the games shown during the October ID@Xbox presentation: gameinformer.com/2026/10/20/h...

Looking for a turn-based Final Fantasy RPG with HD-2D graphics this weekend? Check out Final Fantasy Resonance and read our review of it while it downloads: gameinformer.com/review/final...

"I wouldn’t have dropped something this crazy on someone who wasn’t passionate about it and ready to figure out how to do it with our engine that’s not built for anything like this," Remedy said about Control Resonant's most audacious sequence. Spoilers ahead: gameinformer.com/interview/20...

I’ve been a fan of Brian for a while now, so it was really cool we got to podcast with him this week! It was a great episode!

This week on The Game Informer Show, @brianaltano.bsky.social joins us to talk all about bsky.app/profile/xbut...! Then we talk Switch Sports Resort, horror games, and BioWare's closure. Check it out here: gameinformer.com/video-podcas...

The bombardment of video game releases is not slowing down. Here's what stood out for us this week. gameinformer.com/opinion/2026...

"It was a very polarizing sequence in the playtests: people either loved or hated it." We spoke to Remedy about Control Resonant's most memorable and unexpected late-game sequence. Spoilers ahead. gameinformer.com/interview/20...

Despite BioWare's closure this week, Amazon Prime's Mass Effect series is still in development, according to a new report. gameinformer.com/2026/10/23/a...

Super Replay returns today at 12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET! Now that Snake is equipped with FaceCamo, Charles and Marcus can catfish the PMCs to their heart's content. Tune in later today on YouTube or Twitch! gameinformer.com/super-replay...

Backed up by a fun campaign, thrilling multiplayer, and loads of new modes and content, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 serves as a solid sendoff for the rebooted subseries. Our review: gameinformer.com/review/call-...

Following BioWare's closure, a trailer for the now-cancelled Mass Effect 5 appears to have leaked online. Reporters from IGN and Bloomberg claim the footage is legitimate. gameinformer.com/report/2026/...

Tenebris Somnia's effective blend of classic adventure game design and live-action filmmaking results in a captivating, spooky, and well-crafted adventure. Our review: gameinformer.com/review/teneb...

Looking good, @gameinformer.com @rockstargames.com

Dispatch's 1-year anniversary update adds commentary tracks and a storyboard mode to the game, which will get a mobile port in December. gameinformer.com/2026/10/22/d...

Update 1.1 for The Blood of Dawnwalker drops today, adding bug fixes, performance enhancements, and some quality of life improvements. You can also pet cats and dogs now. gameinformer.com/2026/10/22/t...

In 2016, we published potentially the largest single feature to ever appear in Game Informer magazine with a full oral history of the legendary studio, BioWare. We've made that feature available online following reports of the studio's impending closure. gameinformer.com/feature/2026...

Electronic Arts is shuttering RPG maker BioWare and canceling the next Mass Effect, amid a new round of layoffs at the publisher. News here: gameinformer.com/2026/10/21/e...

Stranger Than Heaven is one man's story of biculturalism, music, fitting in, and fighting, told over the course of 50 years. Read our hands-on preview and in-depth interview here: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...

Now that’s a gorgeous cover @gameinformer.com

Here's a recap of the announcements from today's ID@Xbox Showcase. gameinformer.com/2026/10/20/h...

It may have one foot planted in the series' history, but in a time when mainline Final Fantasy is still figuring itself out, Final Fantasy Resonance is easy to recommend. Our review: gameinformer.com/review/final...

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort delivers a capable compilation of quick-hit sports minigames that can be easily enjoyed regardless of how many people are holding Joy-Cons. Our review: gameinformer.com/review/ninte...

Exactly one month before launch. It’s almost poetic. Niiiice @gameinformer.com

Nekome: Nazi Hunter is getting its first public demo next week. Ahead of that, we spoke to the game’s director about art inspirations, whether the game is political, metaphysical themes, and more. Read our preview here: gameinformer.com/exclusive-in...

Ace Combat 8 is filled with missions we want to replay, a compelling cast and story, excellent flight controls, explosive dogfights, and encounters you can’t wait to scream through at supersonic speeds. Our Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review: gameinformer.com/review/ace-c...

We’re nearly a month away from the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. As such, Rockstar has released a final, salacious trailer for the game. Watch here: gameinformer.com/2026/10/15/g...

🎨 Game Informer Reader Art Spotlight: Kirb-Monger artwork by cruedyjr Want your artwork featured on our social media or in our magazine? If so, submit your art to our Reader Art contest at readerart@gameinformer.com. Entries become the property of Game Informer.

Developer One More Level’s first go at the Soulslike falls short of its premise, but it’s a confident step into the genre that leans on the studio’s prior expertise to deliver something tense and novel. Our Valor Mortis review: gameinformer.com/review/valor...

ICYMI: Epic Games has reportedly delayed its unannounced Marvel and Star Wars shooter indefinitely as the company goes all-in on “AI first” development. gameinformer.com/2026/10/14/e...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) is a full, from-the-ground-up remake with lush visuals, several quality-of-life improvements, and even voice-acted cutscenes. And it’s a game we can’t wait to play more of next month. Read why in our latest preview: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...

ICYMI: Jane Foster, Venom, and Jubilee will join Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls as part of the game’s Year 1 DLC. gameinformer.com/2026/10/12/j...

Belmont’s Curse is a strong reminder of why the Castlevania series is so influential, with a rich world, tense combat, and a map chock-full of secrets. Our Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review: gameinformer.com/review/castl...

This week on The Game Informer Show, we discuss our hands-on impressions with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake, as well as reviews of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Valor Mortis. Check it out here: gameinformer.com/video-podcas...

Castlevania is back! So is Toy Story! And Jackbox! And Kingdom Hearts! And Just Dance! But there are some new recommendations in our weekly what to play this weekend list here, too. gameinformer.com/opinion/2026...

In the latest trailer for Stranger Than Heaven, Snoop Dogg's Orpheus teaches protagonist Makoto to rap (and helps him get to Japan). gameinformer.com/2026/10/16/s...

A lot of turn-based combat in games makes you feel powerful. But Eternal Anima's makes you feel like a genius, and that's smart and novel. More on that in our Eternal Anima preview here: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...

Nekome: Nazi Hunter is getting a demo next week. Ahead of that, we spoke to the game's director about the team's art inspiration, metaphysical themes, whether the game is political, and more. Here's what we learned: gameinformer.com/exclusive-in...

House House has released a statement explaining it chose not to put Big Walk on Xbox in accordance with the Palestinian-led BDS boycott against Microsoft Games. gameinformer.com/2026/10/15/h...

Hit indie co-op climbing "friendslop" game, Peak, launches on console this month. gameinformer.com/2026/10/15/h...