The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – October 23, 2026

This week has been home to some disheartening news. BioWare, the creators of games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, is being shut down amid a flurry of layoffs. It's another frustrating story from a struggling video game industry. Below you will find some of our stories about the legendary developer, including our massive 2016 oral history. And then after that, you can read about our recommendations of what to play this weekend.