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"You can have your life in the game": GTA 6 promises to be an RPG like nothing the series has ever seen, but Rockstar says there's still a balance to strike
Rockstar Games developers discuss how Grand Theft Auto 6 will incorporate more role-playing game elements than previous titles in the series. They aim to provide players with the freedom to live out their virtual lives in Vice City, balancing deep systems with player choice.
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.
Clover RPG codes (October 2026)
The Roblox role-playing game Clover RPG, inspired by Black Clover, currently does not offer any in-game codes for players to redeem. The developer, Thousandfold, has stated in the game's FAQ that there is no code system, and players must acquire in-game items like essence and grimoires through normal gameplay.
"System Shock and Deus Ex, they were RPGs. People called them RPGs": Gloomwood's publisher isn't too keen on using the term immersive sim despite it being one
New Blood publisher Dave Oshry believes the term 'immersive sim' is a poor marketing term and that games like Gloomwood and Fallen Aces should be marketed as RPGs. He argues that classic titles like System Shock and Deus Ex were always considered RPGs, and that the genre's core elements of character building and immersion align with RPG definitions. Oshry suggests that marketing games as RPGs would likely yield better results than using the 'immersive sim' label.
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 May Be Gone, But Its Spirit Lives On in These Games
Electronic Arts has shut down BioWare, a studio renowned for its contributions to the RPG genre with titles like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age: Origins. Despite recent struggles, the article highlights BioWare's legacy of creating immersive worlds and memorable characters.
Upcoming Mass Effect-like Exodus himbo-fies protagonist after fans complain about his face
Archetype Entertainment has updated the protagonist's appearance in its upcoming RPG, Exodus, following fan complaints about his original face. The new look for Jun Aslan is significantly more conventionally attractive, drawing comparisons to Mass Effect's Commander Shepard. The article discusses the implications of limited character customization options and the studio's decision to alter the protagonist's design.
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 Did Something Very Rare For The Time: It Took Star Wars Seriously
This article analyzes BioWare's significant contribution to the Star Wars universe, particularly through the critically acclaimed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. It highlights how BioWare's deep understanding of the franchise allowed for rich worldbuilding and a compelling narrative, influencing subsequent Star Wars media and RPGs, despite the recent closure of BioWare and cancellation of its new Mass Effect project.
'What we were cooking was really cool': An award-winning science fiction author was working on Mass Effect…
BioWare is reportedly being shut down by EA, leading to the cancellation of Mass Effect 5. Science fiction author Derek Künsken, who worked as a writer on the project, expressed disappointment over the unreleased work and the closure of the studio, praising the talent within BioWare. The article reflects on BioWare's legacy and EA's management.
BioWare's cancelled Mass Effect game would've learned from Baldur's Gate 3 and The Witcher to deliver "a level of autonomy and choice that no other game has"
Electronic Arts has closed its BioWare studio partner, impacting around 50 staff who were in pre-production on the next Mass Effect game. A BioWare veteran shared that the cancelled project aimed to deliver unprecedented player autonomy and choice, learning from titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Witcher.
Mass Effect 5 was "something special", dev says – it was BioWare's response to what Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 devs "were bringing to the table"
Former BioWare developers have shared insights into the canceled Mass Effect 5, describing it as a potentially "special" RPG that aimed to elevate player autonomy and choice. The team reportedly looked to Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 and CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 for inspiration. Despite the promising development, the project was ultimately scrapped, leading to disappointment among those involved and the wider gaming community.
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.
Mass Effect's Amazon series is reportedly continuing after BioWare shutdown, which'll make an uncomfortable…
Despite the shutdown of BioWare, the Mass Effect Amazon Prime Video series is reportedly continuing and will be set after the original trilogy. The article criticizes Electronic Arts' management of BioWare, citing the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game and the middling reception of Dragon Age: The Veilguard as examples of the publisher's mismanagement.
Mass Effect 5 was aiming to offer a "level of autonomy and choice" that could vault it into orbit with Larian and CD Projekt's top RPGs, former dev says post-cancellation
Former BioWare developers have shared insights into the canceled Mass Effect 5, revealing ambitions for unprecedented player autonomy and choice that aimed to rival titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. The closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the game have led to significant job losses and disappointment among fans and developers alike.
Games Inbox: What is BioWare’s best game?
Readers express concern over the future of BioWare, with many citing EA's management as a detrimental factor. Mass Effect 2 is highlighted as a past peak for the studio, while other readers discuss the aging mechanics of The Witcher 3 Remastered and the uncertain future of console gaming.
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.
BioWare Was the Greatest RPG Developer Ever
This opinion piece argues that BioWare stands as the greatest role-playing game developer of all time, surpassing all others with its 30-plus years of contributions to the genre.
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.