BioWare co-founder says EA's Saudi Arabia buyout was "the final nail in the coffin" for the RPG studio: "It's easier just to pump out sports games"
BioWare co-founder Ray Zeschuk believes Electronic Arts' acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was the final blow to the RPG studio, citing concerns over human rights and potential policing of game content. Zeschuk suggests EA will now prioritize sports titles and Battlefield over complex RPGs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
- Entities
- Company: Electronic Arts
- Game: Mass Effect 2
- Game: Mass Effect 5
- Game: Ultima Online
- Topic: RPG
- Topic: Human Rights
- Company: BioWare
- Game: Dragon Age
- Topic: Business Models
- Game: Battlefield
- Topic: Inclusivity
- Company: Public Investment Fund
- Person: Ray Muzyka
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