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NDP leader Avi Lewis wants Ottawa to help BioWare staff buy the studio from EA

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EA announced a restructuring on Oct 21 that closes BioWare in Edmonton, Alberta, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age. It reportedly costs 400 jobs.

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Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Japan's Order of Culture

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The Emperor of Japan will present the award at a ceremony on Culture Day, Nov 3.

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Miyamoto says human designers will keep a role in the age of AI

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Even if AI were to eventually handle everything, there will always be a role left for us to play.

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Xbox reportedly asked $800 million for a Netflix adaptation deal

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Netflix reportedly offered $500 million for seven years of exclusive film and TV rights to Xbox games, and Xbox countered with $800 million.

Xbox gives Arkane Lyon until Nov 13 to find a buyer

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The studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop would be shut down if no buyer is found, according to reports. About 217 jobs in Lyon, France, are at risk.

Critics are divided on Netflix war film The Mosquito Bowl

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First reviews praise its Battle of Okinawa scenes and sound, but say the four lead characters lack depth.

A new Alien film is in the works, written by Aaron Guzikowski

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Guzikowski, who wrote Prisoners, reunites with Ridley Scott, who is producing the film for 20th Century Studios but is not directing it.

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Chappell Roan closes her benefit shows with PinkPantheress and Lola Young duets

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On the second night of the Super Graphic Spectacular, PinkPantheress joined her for "Tonight", and Lola Young turned "Picture You" into a duet.