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Announcement Mark Darrah on the conclusion of Dragon Age II

BioWare keen to hear fans' opinions before revealing more on next Dragon Age game.

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Chuk54423d ago

Haha, wise move Bioware. Learn from your mistakes.

Godmars2904423d ago

How is this learning when this probably exactly what lead to ME3 turning out the way it did.

Chuk54423d ago

I'm talking about DA2 specifically. That game was universally disliked.

Anon19744422d ago (Edited 4422d ago )

Universally disliked? How do you figure? Simply because you say it was disliked, or that people pissed and moaned on the forums doesn't actually mean that was the reality. Certainly the sales and critical reception don't back up that claim. There was a vocal group that expressed their dislike of the title compared to Dragon Age Origins, but the game was received very well by critics earning a metacritic score over 80.

Certainly it wasn't as polished or engaging as the first, but to say it was universally disliked - maybe by a particularly vocal group but they hardly made up the majority. The game was received very well by the critics and managed to sell about 2 million. 80% of games released don't even hit 1 million.

I still don't understand this sudden, Bioware hate. Same thing happened to Infinity Ward, same thing happened to Rock Star, etc..etc. Even if you continue to put out above average products, the second you become popular, suddenly it's cool to hate you. Happens with TV, happens with movies, happens with bands and happens with videogames.

TimmyShire4423d ago

After Dragon Age 2 being dumbed down (and stuck in that damn city) and the backlash BioWare had from ME3's ending, I'm really not surprised they want to be told what to do.

Oh dear BioWare... what changed...?

skyward4423d ago

There's a fine line between taking on feedback and game design by committee... get someone with a strong voice and who believes in their opinions to make games BioWare! Dammit!

SlowBurn4423d ago

A darker overall tone with an emphasis on struggle and salvation.Decadent Empires crumbling beneath a red sky as the machines of war are driven ever on.
Old enemies will band together for a single cause,old dragons will orchestrate a grand play from behind the scenes.An encroaching darkness forces some to madness,others to heroism.We need an Age of Dragons,not some generic city based intrigue with a dash of darkness beyond it's walls.
Villains that are vile,heroes that are heroic and the few in between waiting for the smoke to clear.
Take us beyond the walls and into the far reaches of the oldest ruins and darkest hollows,the lawless border towns and crumbling spires of decadent city states.

DarkBlood4423d ago

come on bioware release that game of the year edition so i can get it already lol

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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_looken27d 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

bababooiy26d ago

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

Michiel198926d 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_looken26d 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

Michiel198926d 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.

RaidenBlack26d 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?)

CantThinkOfAUsername26d ago

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

Becuzisaid26d 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_Revan26d ago

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

Becuzisaid26d ago

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

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Dragon Age: Inquisition Retro Review – A Nostalgic Leap Short Of Legendary

Dragon Age: Inquisition, developed by BioWare, is the third installment in the cherished Dragon Age series. It represents a major evolution from its predecessor, Dragon Age II, incorporating elements that were well-loved in the original Dragon Age: Origins but also introducing new features that stand on their own. While Inquisition improves upon Dragon Age II in many respects, it falls short of the exceptional standards set by Origins.

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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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