Legendary Game Studio BioWare Shuts Down Following EA Layoffs
Today marks a sad end for the popular gaming studio BioWare. Following significant layoffs by Electronic Arts (EA), BioWare's owner since 2007, we are witnessing the conclusion of a studio that contributed to games…
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Today marks a sad end for the popular gaming studio BioWare. Following significant layoffs by Electronic Arts (EA), BioWare's owner since 2007, we are witnessing the conclusion of a studio that contributed to games enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. The studio was officially founded in 1995 by Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip, and launched its first game, Shattered Steel. BioWare later ventured into popular franchises we know today, such as Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, the Mass Effect series, and the Dragon Age series.
Under EA, many new games have been developed, and the studio has continued to strive for quality. It is always a sad end for any business, especially one that has been around for more than 30 years. Unfortunately, developers at the studio are affected, as this is part of the internal restructuring EA is conducting. Since EA became privately owned, it has been consolidating its internal units and altering some of its business strategies, so we anticipate more layoffs in the near future. Around 400 jobs, or 3% of the workforce, are affected by this decision. Additionally, BioWare has confirmed that the next Mass Effect game, which was in the early stages of development, is also being discontinued. Read full story
Under EA, many new games have been developed, and the studio has continued to strive for quality. It is always a sad end for any business, especially one that has been around for more than 30 years. Unfortunately, developers at the studio are affected, as this is part of the internal restructuring EA is conducting. Since EA became privately owned, it has been consolidating its internal units and altering some of its business strategies, so we anticipate more layoffs in the near future. Around 400 jobs, or 3% of the workforce, are affected by this decision. Additionally, BioWare has confirmed that the next Mass Effect game, which was in the early stages of development, is also being discontinued. Read full story