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EA's Acquisition of BioWare Led to Studio's Decline, Report Claims

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BioWare, a studio known for its work on Mass Effect and Dragon Age, was reportedly doomed from the moment Electronic Arts acquired it. The acquisition was driven by EA's interest in developing a Star Wars MMO, a project that ultimately did not materialize as intended. This strategic misalignment and focus on a different project contributed to the studio's eventual decline. AI

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EA's Acquisition of BioWare Led to Studio's Decline, Report Claims

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor ·

    BioWare Was Doomed The Moment EA Bought The ‘Mass Effect’ And ‘Dragon Age’ Studio

    The once-beloved game studio was never a good fit for EA, but the publisher had its eye on a Star Wars MMO, and the rest is history.

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