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Darmik 09/25/19 10:48:16 PM #1:	Right before they're bought by EA Hey guys we're working on an epic sci-fi trilogy called Mass Effect. It's a story based RPG where your decisions carry across each game. We're also working on a game that appeals to our old school fans called Dragon Age. Stay tuned! Bought by EA Don't worry everyone Bioware isn't going to change. EA will let us be. Today Okay we know we fucked up our multiplayer games as a service title called Anthem but we're trying to fix it so EA don't murder us. Dragon Age will also be a Games as a Service title btw. It's gonna be great! --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:927953141] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Right before they're bought by EA Hey guys we're working on an epic sci-fi trilogy called Mass Effect. It's a story based RPG where your decisions carry across each game. We're also working on a game that appeals to our old school fans called Dragon Age. Stay tuned! Bought by EA Don't worry everyone Bioware isn't going to change. EA will let us be. Today Okay we know we fucked up our multiplayer games as a service title called Anthem but we're trying to fix it so EA don't murder us. Dragon Age will also be a Games as a Service title btw. It's gonna be great!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 09/25/19 10:49:43 PM #2:	They'll die while EA laughs all the way to the bank while scoping out more studios to gobble up. --- Be wary of boarding the hype train, lest you end up on the ruse cruise... - nanobuilder (r/nintendo) http://backloggery.com/SolarCrimson <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:927953200] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>They'll die while EA laughs all the way to the bank while scoping out more studios to gobble up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OctaviaMelody30 09/25/19 10:49:49 PM #3:	They exist in name only --- Always. <cite>OctaviaMelody30 posted [p:927953204] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>They exist in name only</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Stagmar 09/25/19 10:55:09 PM #4:	Meanwhile, they just moved into a much bigger office. --- 11/11/1572 -- Never Forget. <cite>Stagmar posted [p:927953427] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Meanwhile, they just moved into a much bigger office.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
St0rmFury 09/25/19 10:56:19 PM #5:	OctaviaMelody30 posted... They exist in name only Yeah, probably all the old staff has been replaced. --- "Average Joe" is a trolling term since it's completely an opinion. "Overachieving" is also an opinion. - SBAllen (Hellhole: 52458377) <cite>St0rmFury posted [p:927953478] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>OctaviaMelody30 posted...</cite> <quote>They exist in name only</quote> Yeah, probably all the old staff has been replaced.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 09/25/19 11:01:57 PM #6:	They should rename the studio to Ship of Theseus. 10/10wentotcollege/readwikipediajoke --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:927953727] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>They should rename the studio to Ship of Theseus. 10/10wentotcollege/readwikipediajoke</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
apolloooo 09/25/19 11:10:31 PM #7:	St0rmFury posted... OctaviaMelody30 posted... They exist in name only Yeah, probably all the old staff has been replaced. this --- http://i.imgtc.com/iJyp6bF.png http://i.imgtc.com/ZBw36Qh.png Thanks for the peeps that made the pics <3 if i make typos it means i am on phone <cite>apolloooo posted [p:927954063] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>St0rmFury posted...</cite> <quote>OctaviaMelody30 posted...</cite> <quote>They exist in name only</quote> Yeah, probably all the old staff has been replaced.</quote> this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
konokonohamaru 09/25/19 11:13:17 PM #8:	It's a damn shame! --- A very happy young man looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. <cite>konokonohamaru posted [p:927954169] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>It's a damn shame!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 09/25/19 11:21:02 PM #9:	The first warning sign was when EA marketed Dragon Age Origins with heavy metal music and put a large focus on gore. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:927954479] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>The first warning sign was when EA marketed Dragon Age Origins with heavy metal music and put a large focus on gore.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
konokonohamaru 09/25/19 11:25:29 PM #10:	I still remember this classic vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrfbzecJ0iQ" data-time=" --- A very happy young man looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. <cite>konokonohamaru posted [p:927954648] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>I still remember this classic vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrfbzecJ0iQ" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Stagmar 09/25/19 11:31:04 PM #11:	Up until this week I was sure EA was going to kill Bioware any day now like they always do, but then they moved into a new three storey office in one of the most expensive office buildings in the city. Why would EA pay for that if the end was nigh? --- 11/11/1572 -- Never Forget. <cite>Stagmar posted [p:927954845] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Up until this week I was sure EA was going to kill Bioware any day now like they always do, but then they moved into a new three storey office in one of the most expensive office buildings in the city. Why would EA pay for that if the end was nigh?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 09/25/19 11:34:19 PM #12:	Stagmar posted... Up until this week I was sure EA was going to kill Bioware any day now like they always do, but then they moved into a new three storey office in one of the most expensive office buildings in the city. Why would EA pay for that if the end was nigh? IIRC Santa Monica moved to a new building and then Sony hit them with layoffs. But Bioware will probably be okay for a while yet. EA doesn't really have all that many studios to rely on these days. But the glory days of Bioware are probably done. Bioware need to fit what EA wants or they will be downscaled/killed. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:927954982] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Stagmar posted...</cite> <quote>Up until this week I was sure EA was going to kill Bioware any day now like they always do, but then they moved into a new three storey office in one of the most expensive office buildings in the city. Why would EA pay for that if the end was nigh?</quote> IIRC Santa Monica moved to a new building and then Sony hit them with layoffs. But Bioware will probably be okay for a while yet. EA doesn't really have all that many studios to rely on these days. But the glory days of Bioware are probably done. Bioware need to fit what EA wants or they will be downscaled/killed.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zikten 09/25/19 11:39:58 PM #14:	I think some of the bioware old staff work at Obsidian now. I just know that I read somewhere that some of the people that made Pillars of Eternity also used to work on Baldur's Gate (which Pillars of Eternity is emulating) so if you are looking for the bioware experience, try checking out games made by Obsidian <cite>Zikten posted [p:927955177] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>I think some of the bioware old staff work at Obsidian now. I just know that I read somewhere that some of the people that made Pillars of Eternity also used to work on Baldur's Gate (which Pillars of Eternity is emulating) so if you are looking for the bioware experience, try checking out games made by Obsidian</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AFrench2 09/25/19 11:40:36 PM #15:	Haven't been Bioware since about circa 2005-2006 "Jade Empire" era. --- Ohh boy <cite>AFrench2 posted [p:927955199] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Haven't been Bioware since about circa 2005-2006 "Jade Empire" era.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ProbablyaCat 09/25/19 11:42:07 PM #16:	I'm still fucking mad about Dragon Age 2. ME3's ending was awful, but it pales in comparison to the crimes they committed against Dragon Age <cite>ProbablyaCat posted [p:927955249] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>I'm still fucking mad about Dragon Age 2. ME3's ending was awful, but it pales in comparison to the crimes they committed against Dragon Age</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
St0rmFury 09/25/19 11:42:48 PM #17:	ProbablyaCat posted... I'm still fucking mad about Dragon Age 2. ME3's ending was awful, but it pales in comparison to the crimes they committed against Dragon Age How about Inquisition? --- "Average Joe" is a trolling term since it's completely an opinion. "Overachieving" is also an opinion. - SBAllen (Hellhole: 52458377) <cite>St0rmFury posted [p:927955274] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>ProbablyaCat posted...</cite> <quote>I'm still fucking mad about Dragon Age 2. ME3's ending was awful, but it pales in comparison to the crimes they committed against Dragon Age</quote> How about Inquisition?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ProbablyaCat 09/25/19 11:46:23 PM #18:	St0rmFury posted... ProbablyaCat posted... I'm still fucking mad about Dragon Age 2. ME3's ending was awful, but it pales in comparison to the crimes they committed against Dragon Age How about Inquisition? I didn't play it, just like I didn't play ME3. Mass Effect 2 made me wary enough not to buy ME3 on release (and what a wise decision that turned out to be), and I dropped Dragon Age after seeing 2. It was just a complete downgrade in literally every metric. Maybe I'll play it one day if it's on sale for $2, or if I can get it through the humble bundle without having any money go to Bioware. <cite>ProbablyaCat posted [p:927955402] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>St0rmFury posted...</cite> <quote>ProbablyaCat posted...</cite> <quote>I'm still fucking mad about Dragon Age 2. ME3's ending was awful, but it pales in comparison to the crimes they committed against Dragon Age</quote> How about Inquisition?</quote> I didn't play it, just like I didn't play ME3. Mass Effect 2 made me wary enough not to buy ME3 on release (and what a wise decision that turned out to be), and I dropped Dragon Age after seeing 2. It was just a complete downgrade in literally every metric. Maybe I'll play it one day if it's on sale for $2, or if I can get it through the humble bundle without having any money go to Bioware.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SpudForce 09/25/19 11:47:25 PM #19:	I remember the days when I looked forward to a Bioware release. Ah how I miss those halcyon days... --- And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting sir, I have served my time in hell. <cite>SpudForce posted [p:927955443] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>I remember the days when I looked forward to a Bioware release. Ah how I miss those halcyon days... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivynn 09/25/19 11:48:34 PM #20:	Everything EA touches dies. --- https://imgur.com/vDci4hD <cite>Ivynn posted [p:927955476] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Everything EA touches dies.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 09/25/19 11:53:34 PM #21:	Inquisition is frustrating because you could tell that a few different priorities during development would have lead to a really great game. Little did we know that it would be Bioware's peak this generation. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:927955646] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Inquisition is frustrating because you could tell that a few different priorities during development would have lead to a really great game. Little did we know that it would be Bioware's peak this generation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 09/26/19 12:56:58 AM #22:	Bioware made the most critically acclaimed Star Wars game of all time Electronics Arts has had the Star Wars license now and absolutely nothing has been done or pitched. They could literally simply make an RE2 Style remake and make gangbusters. Like any other publisher/developer would be able to manage this. EA/Bioware are probably the worst combo in gaming history. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:927957407] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Bioware made the most critically acclaimed Star Wars game of all time Electronics Arts has had the Star Wars license now and absolutely nothing has been done or pitched. They could literally simply make an RE2 Style remake and make gangbusters. Like any other publisher/developer would be able to manage this. EA/Bioware are probably the worst combo in gaming history.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivynn 09/26/19 10:41:15 AM #23:	I don't get why EA buys up game companies when they hate the games they make. --- https://imgur.com/vDci4hD <cite>Ivynn posted [p:927969397] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>I don't get why EA buys up game companies when they hate the games they make.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 09/26/19 10:42:58 AM #24:	K181 posted... They should rename the studio to Ship of Theseus. 10/10wenttocollege/readwikipediajoke Their Anthem team should be called Sisyphus --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:927969460] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>K181 posted... </cite> <quote>They should rename the studio to Ship of Theseus. 10/10wenttocollege/readwikipediajoke</quote> Their Anthem team should be called Sisyphus </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
konokonohamaru 09/26/19 10:51:11 AM #25:	Ivynn posted... I don't get why EA buys up game companies when they hate the games they make. EA buys their reputations and then cashes out on them --- A very happy young man looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. <cite>konokonohamaru posted [p:927969803] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Ivynn posted...</cite> <quote>I don't get why EA buys up game companies when they hate the games they make.</quote> EA buys their reputations and then cashes out on them</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AFrench2 09/27/19 3:25:50 PM #26:	Ivynn posted... I don't get why EA buys up game companies when they hate the games they make. You...you don't? What you are in essence saying is you don't understand capitalism. Buying-out the little guy because of the brand name, then crushing the soul out of them penny by penny until there are no original employees or remains left. It's just a hollowed-out corporate shell. --- Ohh boy <cite>AFrench2 posted [p:928029086] in What happe... [t:78042149]...</cite> <quote>Ivynn posted...</cite> <quote>I don't get why EA buys up game companies when they hate the games they make.</quote> You...you don't? What you are in essence saying is you don't understand capitalism. Buying-out the little guy because of the brand name, then crushing the soul out of them penny by penny until there are no original employees or remains left. It's just a hollowed-out corporate shell.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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