Baldur's Gate II
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The developer of one of my favorite 2020s RPGs does it because of BioWare: 'Baldur's Gate 1 is the first game…
Anders Lauridsen, lead developer of Skald: Against the Black Priory, discusses how BioWare's Baldur's Gate was the first game he truly loved and a major inspiration for his career in CRPGs. He highlights how BioWare's games captured the essence of tabletop role-playing and inspired a generation of developers.
The Witcher "wouldn't have been possible" without BioWare, CD Projekt Red reminds fans as the RPG turns…
CD Projekt Red celebrated the 19th anniversary of the original The Witcher game, acknowledging the crucial support received from BioWare. BioWare provided CD Projekt Red with their Aurora Engine and assistance at E3, which was instrumental in the development of The Witcher. This collaboration highlights the intertwined history of the two studios, with both finding significant success in the RPG genre.
The creator of our running RPG of the year weighs in on BioWare's closure: 'They were fundamental to the…
Developer Christoffer Bodegård, creator of the RPG Esoteric Ebb, reflects on the closure of BioWare, acknowledging its foundational role in the CRPG genre and inspiring his own career. He fondly recalls playing MDK2 and Dragon Age: Origins, highlighting BioWare's significant impact on game development.
BioWare's incredible legacy will continue as long as there are RPGs
This article reflects on the significant legacy of BioWare, a studio that has profoundly influenced the RPG genre with titles like Baldur's Gate, Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age. Despite acknowledging BioWare's own missteps and the detrimental impact of corporate decisions, the author emphasizes the enduring impact of its innovative design choices, storytelling, and representation in games, suggesting its influence will persist as long as RPGs are made.
BioWare's end is a tragically familiar tale | Opinion
This opinion piece laments the decline and effective closure of BioWare, attributing its downfall to over a decade of mismanagement by Electronic Arts and the broader industry trend of chasing live service models. The author highlights the contrast between BioWare's past successes and its recent failures, arguing that private equity buyouts exacerbate these issues by prioritizing cost-cutting over creative stability.
BioWare Is Finished – Where Did It All Go Wrong?
BioWare, a historically influential role-playing game studio, has officially closed down, with Electronic Arts restructuring the studio and laying off developers. The article reflects on the studio's past successes like Baldur's Gate and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, while also acknowledging its recent failures with Anthem and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, attributing the decline to unsustainable development practices and EA's alleged mismanagement.
BioWare Veteran Defends Team Behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard Following Studio Closure
BioWare veteran James Ohlen defended the development team behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard, stating that most individuals had little influence on the game's criticized aspects. He also shared personal views on modern entertainment and political messaging. The article touches on the game's development history, including pivots between single-player and live-service models under EA's direction, and notes that while reviews were positive, player reception was mixed.
BioWare veteran goes to bat for Dragon Age The Veilguard's dev team, says most of them "had little or no say…
Former BioWare director James Ohlen has defended the development team behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard, stating that most had little input on the game's controversial elements. He also addressed criticism of modern entertainment and political messaging, emphasizing the complexity of individuals and the importance of respecting differing views.
Farewell BioWare, you inspired so many of us, and you deserved so much better than this
BioWare, the acclaimed developer behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate, has been closed by Electronic Arts. The studio's closure follows a history of critical and commercial disappointments like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, despite its significant contributions to the RPG genre. The article laments the loss of a studio that shaped industry trends and created deeply emotional experiences for players.
Ex-BioWare boss and Mass Effect director Casey Hudson says he'll 'forever be grateful' for his time at the studio: 'Its legacy will live on'
EA has announced the closure of BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, alongside layoffs affecting around 400 employees. Former BioWare director Casey Hudson expressed sadness but gratitude for the studio's legacy, highlighting its impact on unforgettable stories and characters. Other industry figures like Warren Spector reacted negatively to the closure.
Baldur's Gate 3 boss says BioWare "led the way in making RPGs big," and that the OG dev of the D&D series shutting down is a "loss for all of us"
Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke expressed deep disappointment and sadness over the shutdown of BioWare, the original developer of the Baldur's Gate series. Vincke acknowledged BioWare's significant role in popularizing RPGs and called the studio's closure a substantial loss for the entire industry, thanking them for their contributions to gaming.
Star Wars: The Old Republic lead writer calls out BioWare for snubbing the MMO
Star Wars: The Old Republic lead writer Caitlin Sullivan Kelly expressed disappointment that BioWare's announcement of its closure did not mention the long-running MMO. While BioWare did not include SWTOR in its list of notable franchises, the article argues it was not a snub, as SWTOR is now a Broadsword game and the list focused on franchises rather than individual titles.
BG3's Swen Vincke's response to BioWare's closure breaks my heart. "BioWare won't show up anymore when discussing upcoming RPGs."
Electronic Arts has confirmed the closure of BioWare, the acclaimed studio behind Dragon Age and Mass Effect, resulting in approximately 400 layoffs. This decision, attributed partly to the commercial performance of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, has been met with widespread shock and sadness across the industry, with figures like Larian CEO Swen Vincke expressing deep regret over the loss of a pioneering RPG developer.
"Development on the next Mass Effect is ending": EA is shutting down RPG veteran Bioware "to align talent and investments where we see the greatest opportunities for players and long-term growth"
Bioware, the veteran RPG studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, is shutting down after over 30 years, with development on the next Mass Effect project also ending. Electronic Arts cited a need to align talent and investments for long-term growth, leading to 400 layoffs across EA, including 50 at Bioware. This closure follows concerns about the high cost and long production times of Bioware's large-scale games and comes after EA's recent leveraged buyout.
BioWare is Shutting Down, Ending Development on Next Mass Effect
Electronic Arts has officially confirmed the closure of BioWare, with early development on the next Mass Effect game ceasing. The studio, known for its influential RPGs, has faced a string of underperforming titles including Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, and a mixed reception for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Despite its legacy, the future of its IPs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age remains uncertain.
BioWare shut down and new Mass Effect cancelled two months after EA sale
Legendary RPG developer BioWare is closing down, and early development on the next Mass Effect project has been cancelled, following Electronic Arts' sale to private investors. The closure results in approximately 50 layoffs at BioWare and 400 across EA, attributed to the significant debt incurred from the acquisition. This move marks the end of an era for a studio known for narrative-driven titles like Baldur's Gate and Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic.
CD Projekt boss pays tribute to BioWare for helping bring The Witcher to life 20 years ago: 'BioWare has been a…
CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski paid tribute to BioWare following its closure, highlighting the studio's significant role in the history of CD Projekt and the creation of The Witcher. BioWare provided crucial assistance, including lending its engine for The Witcher 1 and sharing booth space at E3.
EA lägger ner Bioware och skrotar nästa Mass Effect
Electronic Arts is closing BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, resulting in approximately 400 job losses. Development on the next Mass Effect title has been canceled, and the Edmonton office will be shut down. EA will instead focus resources on its successful live service games like Battlefield and Apex Legends, as well as upcoming titles like Marvel's Iron Man and the next Star Wars Jedi game.
EA Kills BioWare, Cancels New Mass Effect, Pauses New Sims Game, And All The Other Big EA News That Just Happened
Electronic Arts has confirmed significant layoffs impacting approximately 400 employees and has canceled the next Mass Effect game, leading to the closure of the BioWare studio. Additionally, a new Sims game has been paused, and the Skate title is being scaled back. These changes follow EA's recent $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with the company aiming to reduce costs and streamline development.
BioWare is closing down and Mass Effect 5 is cancelled, months after Saudi Arabia's $55bn EA buyout
BioWare, the acclaimed RPG developer behind titles like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, is closing down, with its in-development Mass Effect 5 project also cancelled. This surprising decision comes just months after its parent company, Electronic Arts, was acquired by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The closure marks the end of an era for the studio, which has been a prominent name in the industry for over three decades.
