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Anthem is an open-world looter shooter by Electronic Arts and BioWare. The game was announced with a lot of hype and spectacular trailers but ultimately failed to attract players. Anthem Next, a rework of the game is expected in 2020.

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Bioware to fix Anthem crashing issues in the future updates

Bioware confirmed that they are working on Anthem crashing issues which should get fixed in one of the future patches. On top of that, the developer listed a number of implemented fixes since the day one patch landed on 21 February 2019.

YouTuber's Anthem review pulled by EA for too much negativity

One of the non-playing characters from Anthem

There's no going around this - Anthem is out and the reviews are mediocre, at best. However, honesty can cost you, especially if you're EA's sponsored reviewer as Australian YouTuber Gggmanlives has found out when his review was taken down.

Anthem review roundup, who are you and what did you do to BioWare

The day is finally here. Anthem is on the shelves and the reviews are well in for the most part. Unfortunately for EA and BioWare's shooter, most of them seem pretty disappointed and wondering where the latter part of this union went.

Anthem day one patch introduces numerous new bugs and issues

Screenshot from anthem showing a Javelin in a workshop of sorts

Bioware have launched a substantial day one patch for Anthem ahead of release. The patch is aimed to fix serious issues like long loading times, but many players have started reporting new problems which surfaced after the hasty update.

Upcoming Anthem update to add boss loot and improve loading times

Bioware have worked on improvements for loading times for the day one patch and fixes for infinite loading screens, disconnects and crashes. The developers also addressed the no loot for downed players bug and added loot to main bosses.

EA and BioWare shed more light on Anthem's post-launch support

Screenshot from anthem showing a Javelin flying through the air with explosions around

EA and BioWare have already posted their plans for Anthem's post-launch support but now they updated the list with a few more details on what to expect from the game's acts and updates, starting with the Act 1 - Echoes of Reality.

EA and Neill Blomkamp's Anthem short Conviction is out

Javelin suits from Neill Blomkamp's Anthem short, Conviction

Being fans of Neill Blomkamp's work over here, we were looking forward to his Anthem short called Conviction, and even though the final product ended up being more like a teaser trailer than an actual story, it's still a masterful one.

Gamble: Anthem was designed so we can expand the story, map

One of Anthem's in-game locations at night

With the official launch date drawing nearer, Anthem's lead producer Mike Gamble discussed the game's post-launch period, the extent of EA's involvement in it and even the success of their in-house colleagues Respawn with Apex Legends.

EA and Neill Blomkamp announce Anthem live-action short film

EA and Neill Blomkamp have officially announced Anthem's live-action short film dubbed Conviction. Both the publisher and director shared a teaser trailer while the film will premiere on 14 February 2019 on Oats Studio YouTube channel.

Elysium and District 9 director teases Anthem live action short

Anthem live-action short film could be in the works by District 9 and Elysium director Neill Blomkamp. The man himself shared a photo of Anthem's Javelin with a description in which he says that more info on the project will be coming soon.