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More developers are leaving BioWare. Writers, producers, and designers are looking for work

More developers are leaving BioWare. Writers, producers, and designers are looking for work

The announced restructuration of the BioWare studio by Electronic Arts concealed layoffs of employees.

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Martin Bukowski

January 30, 2025

More developers are leaving BioWare. Writers, producers, and designers are looking for work
While working on Mass Effect 5, BioWare „doesn't require support from the full studio.” Electronic Arts is moving some Dragon Age: The Veilguard devs to other projects

While working on Mass Effect 5, BioWare „doesn't require support from the full studio.” Electronic Arts is moving some Dragon Age: The Veilguard devs to other projects

BioWare announced that following the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the studio is fully focused on developing Mass Effect 5. Furthermore, the company has seconded some developers to work on other projects being developed under the wings of Electronic Arts.

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Kamil Kleszyk

January 30, 2025

While working on Mass Effect 5, BioWare „doesn't require support from the full studio.” Electronic Arts is moving some Dragon Age: The Veilguard devs to other projects
What's Next For BioWare: Former Executive Producer Shares His Thoughts

What's Next For BioWare: Former Executive Producer Shares His Thoughts

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has shipped. Mass Effect should be next. Former Executive Producer Mark Darrah breaks down BioWare's history to explain what's next.

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Matt Buckley

January 22, 2025

What's Next For BioWare: Former Executive Producer Shares His Thoughts
Mass Effect 5 director addresses Corinne Busche's departure from Dragon Age team

Mass Effect 5 director addresses Corinne Busche's departure from Dragon Age team

Michael Gamble didn't reassure all Mass Effect fans after the departure of the director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 21, 2025

Mass Effect 5 director addresses Corinne Busche's departure from Dragon Age team
How to Start New Expedition 2 Beachhead 2024 (Redux) in NMS

How to Start New Expedition 2 Beachhead 2024 (Redux) in NMS

New NMS Expedition is here. Beachhead is back in 2024 and you can get Normandy if you complete it.

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Damian Gacek

November 7, 2024

How to Start New Expedition 2 Beachhead 2024 (Redux) in NMS
Today’s NMS Update Is about Normandy and Cross Save. Get New Ship Before Time Runs Out

Today’s NMS Update Is about Normandy and Cross Save. Get New Ship Before Time Runs Out

From nowhere developers from Hello Game introduced a big update. For a limited time you can get Normandy. Cross save feature is also included.

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Damian Gacek

November 7, 2024

Today’s NMS Update Is about Normandy and Cross Save. Get New Ship Before Time Runs Out
BioWare Warns That Dragon Age The Veilguard Release Will Affect N7 Day Celebrations. Mass Effect Fans Have to Be Patient

BioWare Warns That Dragon Age The Veilguard Release Will Affect N7 Day Celebrations. Mass Effect Fans Have to Be Patient

Fans of the Mass Effect series looking forward to N7 Day shouldn't expect miracles. Studio BioWare has announced that this year's edition of the celebration will be more modest due to the recent release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

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Adrian Werner

November 5, 2024

BioWare Warns That Dragon Age The Veilguard Release Will Affect N7 Day Celebrations. Mass Effect Fans Have to Be Patient
„Mass Effect Will Maintain the Mature Tone of the Original Trilogy.” ME5 Director Says Sci-Fi RPG Is Different From Dragon Age, Requires „Different Kind of Love” and Will Bet on Photorealism

„Mass Effect Will Maintain the Mature Tone of the Original Trilogy.” ME5 Director Says Sci-Fi RPG Is Different From Dragon Age, Requires „Different Kind of Love” and Will Bet on Photorealism

The executive producer of Mass Effect 5 commented on comparisons to the Dragon Age series. By the way, he mentioned the tone of the upcoming installment, which should please fans of the trilogy.

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Martin Bukowski

October 29, 2024

„Mass Effect Will Maintain the Mature Tone of the Original Trilogy.” ME5 Director Says Sci-Fi RPG Is Different From Dragon Age, Requires „Different Kind of Love” and Will Bet on Photorealism
Mass Effect Actress Delivered News That May Sadden Fans of the Commander. However, Female Shepard Doesn’t Lose Hope

Mass Effect Actress Delivered News That May Sadden Fans of the Commander. However, Female Shepard Doesn’t Lose Hope

Nevertheless, you'd better not set your sights on bringing Commander Shepard back into favor. By doing so, you will save yourself a potential disappointment.

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Alexandra Sokol

April 30, 2024

Mass Effect Actress Delivered News That May Sadden Fans of the Commander. However, Female Shepard Doesn’t Lose Hope
Mass Effect 5 in Good Hands, Being Developed by Original Trilogy Veterans

Mass Effect 5 in Good Hands, Being Developed by Original Trilogy Veterans

BioWare studio isn't going to take any chances with Mass Effect 5. The game's executive producer revealed that the most important positions in the team are filled by veterans of the original trilogy.

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Adrian Werner

March 26, 2024

Mass Effect 5 in Good Hands, Being Developed by Original Trilogy Veterans
More Science, Less Fiction - Exodus RPG Will Tackle Time Dilation

More Science, Less Fiction - Exodus RPG Will Tackle Time Dilation

The phenomenon of time dilation was a big part of the story in Interstellar. Now this perplexing issue has been taken up by developers from Archetype Entertainment, making it a pillar of the story in their game Exodus. What's it all about and what impact will it have on story and gameplay?

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Christian Pieniazek

January 10, 2024

More Science, Less Fiction - Exodus RPG Will Tackle Time Dilation
Mass Effect 5 Not Coming Out Before 2029, Reliable Insiders Suggest

Mass Effect 5 Not Coming Out Before 2029, Reliable Insiders Suggest

When will the release of Mass Effect 5 take place? It looks like we will have to wait a long time for its debut, as the game is currently still „far away, in another galaxy,” according to trusted informants.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

November 10, 2023

Mass Effect 5 Not Coming Out Before 2029, Reliable Insiders Suggest
N7 Day Ends Overshadowed by Controversy of layoffs at BioWare

N7 Day Ends Overshadowed by Controversy of layoffs at BioWare

This year's N7 Day is looking less joyous than before, and this is due to the layoffs that have recently occurred at the developers of the Mass Effect series. The atmosphere is made even more tense by the conflict between former Keywords Studios employees and Electronic Arts, who staged a strike.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

November 8, 2023

N7 Day Ends Overshadowed by Controversy of layoffs at BioWare
BioWare Plays Around With Mass Effect 5 Teasers on N7 Day; Hope Rises for Shepard's Return [Update]

BioWare Plays Around With Mass Effect 5 Teasers on N7 Day; Hope Rises for Shepard's Return [Update]

This year BioWare has prepared something special for fans of the Mass Effect series to celebrate the N7 Day. Hidden in a blog post, the codes revealed short videos related (most likely) to the fifth installment. Could it be that Shepard is set to return?

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

November 7, 2023

BioWare Plays Around With Mass Effect 5 Teasers on N7 Day; Hope Rises for Shepard's Return [Update]
Looks Like Mass Effect 5 is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Make Beautiful Faces

Looks Like Mass Effect 5 is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Make Beautiful Faces

Perhaps in the new Mass Effect game we won't experience such comical facial animations as in Andromeda - this is due to the MetaHuman tool, which BioWare probably uses.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

October 19, 2023

Looks Like Mass Effect 5 is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Make Beautiful Faces
Mass Effect 5 Was to Offer Open World, but BioWare Changed Its Mind (Leak)

Mass Effect 5 Was to Offer Open World, but BioWare Changed Its Mind (Leak)

According to new rumors, BioWare is said to have abandoned plans to include an open world in Mass Effect 5 in favor of more traditional locations.

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Adrian Werner

September 10, 2023

Mass Effect 5 Was to Offer Open World, but BioWare Changed Its Mind (Leak)
Switching to FPP Opens New Level of Immersion in Mass Effect

Switching to FPP Opens New Level of Immersion in Mass Effect

An impressive fan mod has been released, adding a polished FPP mode to Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. For now, it is only available for the first part of the trilogy.

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Adrian Werner

July 18, 2023

Switching to FPP Opens New Level of Immersion in Mass Effect
BioWare Withdraws Mass Effect Figurine After Player Protests

BioWare Withdraws Mass Effect Figurine After Player Protests

The controversial figurine featuring Commander Shepard did not please the fans. BioWare has withdrawn it from the store. Spoiler alert!

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Adam Adamczyk

June 13, 2023

BioWare Withdraws Mass Effect Figurine After Player Protests
Sequel to Citicized Mass Effect: Andromeda Would be Better, Director Says

Sequel to Citicized Mass Effect: Andromeda Would be Better, Director Says

According to the director of the not-so-well-received Mass Effect: Andromeda, its sequel would be a better game. Fans would have noticed a jump in quality.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

May 22, 2023

Sequel to Citicized Mass Effect: Andromeda Would be Better, Director Says
Mass Effect 3 Gets Unoffical Patch 2022; Restores Cut Content

Mass Effect 3 Gets Unoffical Patch 2022; Restores Cut Content

An updated version of The Unofficial Mass Effect 3 Patch mod has been released for Mass Effect 3, which, among other things, restores content removed from the final version of the game.

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Agnes Adamus

January 26, 2023

Mass Effect 3 Gets Unoffical Patch 2022; Restores Cut Content