Enough games have been cancelled and shut down. That betrayal has ramifications – is it the beginning of the end for live-service games?

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Live service games have reached the end of their era

Destiny 2 is receiving its final live service patch, and this shift away from the live service style isn't unique to Bungie or Destiny 2. Instead, it's a trend that's been building in the game ...
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The other Final Fantasy 7 Remake you might not know about is shutting down

Square Enix has announced that it is ending service for Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis on Oct. 6, 2026. The mobile title was released in 2023 and will have run for just over three years by the time the ...
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Live Service Games Have Reached the End of Their Era

Melissa Sarnowski is a Gaming Writer at DualShockers who has been covering games professionally since 2022. She specializes in lists, reviews, and features, with additional experience writing guides ...