EA Never Knew What It Had With BioWare, and It’s All of Our Loss
EA's complete misunderstanding of BioWare's RPG heritage and a desire for mass market, microtransaction-fuelled action games has robbed us of one of the industry's greats.
EA never fully understood the value of BioWare, and that has resulted in a significant loss for gamers. The once-thriving studio, known for creating some of the most beloved RPGs, has been subjected to numerous layoffs and cancellations under EA's ownership. BioWare's best days seem to be behind it, with disappointing projects such as Mass Effect: Andromeda, Anthem, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
While some may argue that BioWare's fate was sealed by its inability to adapt to EA's demands, others believe the problems lie squarely with EA. The company's relentless focus on generating profits through microtransactions and annualized sports games has led to the neglect of BioWare's RPG pedigree. The studio has been at the mercy of a parent company that neither understands nor values the art of role-playing games.
BioWare's struggles are just one example of the numerous studios that EA has acquired, muddled, and eventually shuttered over the years.
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