Game News Round-Up

Plants Vs Zombies 3 is shutting down for 'major overhaul'

• From today, players will no longer be able to download the game or make in-app purchases
• "No longer playable from November 15th"
• EA released a blog post stating that it will continue to work on the game, offering no target date for a re-launch. "We're excited to re-tool the game and bring you an even better PvZ3 experience soon! In the meantime, keep an eye on our social channels for updates."

2K studio 31st Union to reveal debut game ‘Project Ethos’ today

• It's a third-person roguelike hero shooter
• 9:00 AM PT | 5pm GMT+1

Pre-orders for Analogue 3D, a reimagining of the N64, open next week

• The console costs $250, with controllers from 8BitDo available separately for $40
• It’s said to be compatible with every original N64 game ever made, accepts cartridges from all regions, and includes four original-style controller ports.

Astro Bot’s speedrun levels will release weekly beginning Thursday

• Each level will feature two new cameo bots

Silent Hill 2 sold 1 million copies three days after launch

• The original game took a month to reach the same milestone

700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay

• Union says diktat to be in the office at least three days a week is "the straw that broke the camel's back"

Jusant, Lost Records studio Don't Nod says 69 jobs at risk as part of "reorganisation project" amid "deteriorating" financial results