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Jade Empire as an Xbox 360 launch title "would have been massive"

Posted: 10.04.2013 by Technet2k

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Dr. Greg Zeschuk muses that if their original Xbox RPG Jade Empire had of been held back as a launch title for the Xbox 360, its impact would have been vastly greater. Instead it released when the cycle was winding down.

The BioWare co-founder says it "would've been great to put off a bit" and polish it some more. The studio also missed a trick when Mass Effect missed its launch title window.

BioWare ponders 'sequel or prequel' with new Mass Effect, asks fans Poll

Posted: 20.11.2012 by Technet2k

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Casey Hudson of BioWare has asked for the opinion of the fans on whether the studio should be looking to events taking place "before the trilogy, or after?" So far the consensus points forward.

A sequel would likely mean the team will have to factor in many player decisions throughout the trilogy, while a prequel would only be constrained to already established canon.

Hudson: BioWare in "early stages of designing" new Mass Effect, want fan input

Posted: 09.11.2012 by Technet2k

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Casey Hudson of BioWare has informed the galaxy of Mass Effect fans that a new title is in development for the series, and they'd really like some feedback on what people would like to see.

Already revealed by the studio is their desire to avoid a new player character echoing Commander Shephard. The design team certainly have a lore buffet to feast off for Mass Effect.

Mass Effect Trilogy announced for PC, 360 and PS3

Posted: 26.09.2012 by JonahFalcon

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Electronic Arts has announced that all three Mass Effect games will be bundled into a single title, Mass Effect Trilogy, for PC, Xbox 360 and shockingly, PlayStation 3, simply because Microsoft owns the rights to the first game.

Rumour: Co-founder Greg Zeschuk leaves BioWare? Poll

Posted: 10.08.2012 by Technet2k

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According to German website GamersGlobal, BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk may have exited the company he started alongside Ray Muzyka back in 1995. He quit as GM back in May this year.

Former Major League Gaming CEO Matthew Bromberg took over as the General Manager of BioWare Austin. Apparently Austin devs "fear" they'll be rebranded 'EA Austin'.