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Bioware talk about Mass Effect movie, their views on the future of RPGs

SystemLink: "RabidWalker of the Official Playstation Forums UK had a chit chat with the co-founders of Bioware, Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, about pretty much everything ranging from their past lives as medical doctors to the upcoming Mass Effect film, of which very little is known. We've pulled some of the highlights below for you to absorb."

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SystemLink_Simon4499d ago

If done right, a Mass Effect movie would be incredible. Assuming they make one for all 3 games, the greatest trilogy after Lord of The Rings? Maybe.

fluffydelusions4499d ago (Edited 4499d ago )

"If done right"

That is the key. Honestly I have little faith in video game to movie adaptations anymore. The only half way decent one was Silent Hill.

kidnplay4499d ago (Edited 4499d ago )

I must say, I agree with this. All too often game movies fall into the trap of too much trying to be what the game is, rather than adapting the source material to film's format. You can't create an interactive experience in film; it's intrinsically not possible. What I want to see are entertaining films clearly set in the same universe and maybe with similar characters as the games, but with a key focus on story, visual style and - the key thing - good, quality acting.

Slade4499d ago

he is the last guy that should be talking rpgs when dragon age 2 bombed, and they do action adventure games with rpg elements, not the other way around

Amongst rpg circles, bioware has become the number 1 joke

Yui_Suzumiya4499d ago

Ha .. Dragon Age II kicked @$$ and to me it's the best example of how a fantasy themed RPG should be done.

Slade4499d ago

you cant even say that with a straight face. I cant without bursting out into laughter.

Generic as generic can be.

Kalowest4499d ago (Edited 4499d ago )

I didn't know Bioware made RPGs.

Julie4498d ago

Well they used to make one of the best rpgs for me like:

Baldurs Gate I and II (Shadows of Amn) is one of the best RPGs i have ever played, i still play it.

Also Neverwinter Nights and Never Winter Nights 2, wich i just bought again with all the expansions from Steam , pretty awesome RPG and still looks nice! geeze the magic effects looks better than DragonAge by a lot! :O

But well i agree Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age 2 are not so much in to RPG :3

KeiserSosay47884499d ago

If the movie becomes a primarily action oriented film then it will suck, imo. The best sci fi movies of all time have good character development, dialogue, and in the end make you think. The science should be explained a little bit, like in the first game, and it should NOT be over the top action. That, imo, is the ONLY way the Mass Effect trilogy on film will transcend the current rut video game film adaptions have always been in.

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BioWare Could be Working on More than Just Dragon Age Dreadwolf and Mass Effect 4

Earlier this year, BioWare was hit with layoffs as part of a downsizing of parent company Electronic Arts, but fans have been reassured that the next Mass Effect game hasn’t been impacted. Likewise, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf’s development is still churning along, with BioWare putting it at the forefront of its focus and rumors suggesting that it could launch sometime later this year. Fans might be getting another look at the long-in-development Dragon Age: Dreadwolf at the Summer Game Fest in June.

If the recently posted job offering for a temporary development manager is any indication, BioWare could have yet another surprise up its sleeve for when Mass Effect 4 and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf are nearing completion. This mystery BioWare video game could truly be anything, from another spin-off of its two major properties to something entirely new. All there is to go on at the moment is a vague mention in the job posting, and it might still be some time before BioWare is ready to confirm any new games in its pipeline.

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just_looken39d ago

So a studio that spent years on anthem then this dragon age thing is now also working on another ip along with mass effect,

You think they would be worried that there brand has been on 3 major screw ups

Dragon age 3 launched broken with the frostbite engine yes its a good game but you can see in the late game how rough it was

anthem......

Mass effect 4 well that dev team was fired so yeah.....

They should make sure this new dragon age is a goat instead of putting more work on the table

bababooiy39d ago

Bioware today is like 150 poeple i dont see how they are seemingly working on all these projects at the same time.

Michiel198939d ago

Inquisition wasn't broken, it just had some flaws and on the contrary it also had some strengths. If you call inquisition a major screw up then idk what to say.

That said with what happened to the study since then and now, I'm not really confident that their next game will be any good.

just_looken38d ago

If you played it fully to get plat like me back in its novemeber launch window you had that castle with empty area's endgame missions not there or working and a mp that was made around loot box grind like the mass effect mp.

Its hard to explain to those that played it years later after they tossed out the dlc/patch's

Michiel198938d ago

entitled much? I played it at launch too. Why you even platted it if it was a "major screw up"?
It was good enough for you to sink 100 hours in but also a complete fuckup at the same time, make up your mind.
So either you like shitty games or you're just talking out of your ass.

RaidenBlack38d ago

Well just wanna say, Archetype Entertainment is the new BioWare, composed of mainly ex-BioWare vets.
And they're developing Exodus (starring Matthew McConaughey), a new sci-fi RPG (spiritual successor to Mass Effect, dare I say?)

CantThinkOfAUsername39d ago

I hope it's a single player game with Anthem's gameplay mechanics.

Becuzisaid39d ago

They're owned by EA. What makes you think that they wouldn't publish for PS5? Shoot, if your fridge could connect to your bank account EA would try to release it for that if they could!

Double_O_Revan39d ago

How about they focus on those games and not over extend themselves? We don't need another Anthem.

Becuzisaid39d ago

Bioware died after Inquisition (some would even argue after ME3). They are no longer the same company.

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Mass Effect Writer Reveals Why He Left BioWare

During a part of his interview with Minnmax, Mac Walters gave details of why he chose to leave BioWare.

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New Mass Effect Game Teased for N7 Day, and It Shows a Mysterious Individual

Today is known as Mass Effect N7 Day, and BioWare has released what looks to be teasers for the new Mass Effect game.

Snookies12185d ago (Edited 185d ago )

We really need another solid Mass Effect entry. It's a real shame that such a legendary franchise was left off with such a blemish to its overall astounding track record. Andromeda was just not it, don't know what they were thinking there.

-Foxtrot185d ago

Surprised it got a subtitle

I thought after Andromeda they’d have kept to the numbers so people wouldn’t think “oh another spin off”

Unless Shepard returns

Obscure_Observer185d ago

"Unless Shepard returns"

After ME3, Shepard should f* off

Stanjara184d ago

Put a chick in it and make her gay.

Ethereal184d ago

Yes! One of my all time favorite trilogies. Hopefully they do ME justice. Andromeda was passable and had bones of a good game but just lacked the depth and intrigue that the originals had.