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Mass Effect fans protest EA with Times Square ad and plans for The Game Awards
Mass Effect fans are launching a campaign, including a Change.org petition and a Times Square billboard, to pressure Electronic Arts into continuing the franchise after the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game. Despite EA's decision, an Amazon TV adaptation is reportedly still in development, and composer Austin Wintory has shared music he created for the cancelled project.
Save Mass Effect Petition Passes 240,000 Signatures After BioWare Closure
A fan petition on Change.org to save the Mass Effect series has garnered over 240,000 signatures following the announcement of BioWare's closure. The petition urges Electronic Arts to either continue developing Mass Effect games with proper resources or license the intellectual property to another studio.
'Save Mass Effect' petition hits over 180,000 signatures within days of BioWare's closure
A petition to save the Mass Effect series has garnered over 180,000 signatures following the reported closure of BioWare and cancellation of Mass Effect 5. The petition urges Electronic Arts to commit to the series' continued development or license the IP to another studio. Fans express deep disappointment and a strong desire for the franchise's survival.