BioWare Is Dead, EA's $55 Billion Deal & The Rising Cost of Gaming | Headlines & Hot Takes October 2026

BioWare is shutting down, EA has been acquired in a massive $55 billion deal, and the cost of playing video games continues to climb. What does all of this mean for the future of the gaming industry?

Welcome to Headlines & Hot Takes, the monthly gaming news and industry analysis series from The Backlog Breakdown! This October, Nate takes a closer look at some of the biggest stories in gaming, looking beyond the headlines to explore the business decisions, industry trends, and consumer concerns shaping the games we play.

In this episode, we discuss the closure of BioWare and the legacy of one of gaming's most influential RPG studios. We also examine EA's massive acquisition and the involvement of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising questions about corporate ownership, ethics, and the future of one of the industry's biggest publishers.

We also turn our attention to the rising cost of gaming hardware, the possibility of increasingly expensive next-generation consoles, and the ongoing debate surrounding digital ownership, account security, piracy, and consumer rights.

Plus, we take a look at some of the other developments worth discussing, including Remedy's upcoming Control Resonant.

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