A farewell to BioWare, maker of some of the best games of the 21st century | Lucy James
The closure of the studio responsible for some of the best games of the 21st century leaves the world of RPGs feeling smaller without the hope of another…
According to The Guardian, the closure of the studio responsible for some of the best games of the 21st century leaves the world of RPGs feeling smaller without the hope of another instalment of the much-loved sci-fi series Earlier this week, EA announced the closure of BioWare, a game studio with a 30-year history of compelling role-playing games, complex characters and bold, choice-driven narratives.
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- Its forthcoming game in the Mass Effect sci-fi series has been cancelled, and more than 400 people are losing their jobs. (The Guardian)
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