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gaming27 days ago•3 min saved

Dragon Age Remaster Hopes Dim as BioWare Loses Core Engine Knowledge

Former Dragon Age producer Mark Darrah says BioWare has largely lost the institutional know-how to remaster the Dragon Age trilogy because Origins and DA2 run on the Aurora engine (now largely unsupported), while Dragon Age: Inquisition used Frostbite. Unlike Mass Effect, a Dragon Age remaster would require rare Aurora expertise and there’s little interest—or ability—from EA to assemble a brand-new team for such a project. A Champion Edition was planned, but the technical gaps and corporate uncertainties (layoffs at BioWare, EA’s potential privatization) make a new Dragon Age remaster unlikely, though solid interest exists given Baldur’s Gate 3’s success.

via GameSpot|

#bioware #dragon-age #dragon-age-ii

gaming27 days ago•5 min saved

Dragon Age Remaster Hopes Fade as BioWare's Aurora Engine Know-How Dwindles

Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah says a Dragon Age Trilogy remaster is unlikely because the old Aurora engine knowledge is largely gone among current staff, meaning a brand-new team and a heavy investment would be required—unlike Mass Effect’s Unreal-based remake.

via Eurogamer.net|

#aurora-engine #bioware #dragon-age

gaming29 days ago•13 min saved

Former BioWare Lead Questions Dragon Age's Future Amid EA Hedge Fund Critique

Former Dragon Age producer Mark Darrah argues Dragon Age may have no clear future at BioWare as EA’s vast IP portfolio and focus on ongoing franchises complicate any Dragon Age revival, describing EA as a hedge fund with a video game hobby. He points to Veilguard's underwhelming sales and the publisher’s strategic priorities, with Saudi-backed investors looming as EA closes its leveraged buyout, casting doubt on BioWare’s ability to return to form.

via Kotaku|

#bioware #dragon-age #ea

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Dragon Age's future in limbo after Veilguard, Gaider hints at a possible dark comeback

Dragon Age creator David Gaider says the series is likely dead after the Veilguard release underperformed, but he would consider returning with a darker, more provocative vision if given the chance; BioWare is focused on Mass Effect 5, and EA's ownership plus Veilguard's flop contribute to uncertainty about any future Dragon Age entry.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bioware #david-gaider #dragon-age

gaming1 month ago•15 min saved

Dragon Age Writer Calls GenAI a Plague on Game Development

Dragon Age co-creator David Gaider condemns generative AI in game development, labeling it a 'virulent plague' and arguing it’s terrible at iteration, produces soulless results, relies on data theft, and could hinder junior training—urging regulation and data sourced legally, with AI serving as an aide rather than a replacement.

via Kotaku|

#ai #bioware #david-gaider

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Former BioWare Employee Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Struggles with Dragon Age and Mass Effect Remasters

A former BioWare executive revealed that EA rejected a proposal to remaster the original Dragon Age trilogy, citing concerns over costs and EA's general opposition to remasters, which has hindered efforts to revisit the classic series.

via GameSpot|

#bioware #dragon-age #ea

gaming1 year ago•3 min saved

BioWare's Unfulfilled Remaster Plans and Development Challenges

Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah discussed the possibility of remastering the first three Dragon Age games and suggested that the next Mass Effect game should scapegoat Veilguard to avoid past development issues. He also highlighted EA's reluctance towards remasters and the technical challenges of remastering Dragon Age compared to Mass Effect.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#bioware #dragon-age #ea

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

BioWare's Unfulfilled Plans for Dragon Age Remasters and Origins

BioWare proposed a remaster of the Dragon Age trilogy to EA, but the publisher declined due to a general dislike of remasters and technical challenges, such as differing game engines. The project was considered but ultimately not pursued, leaving fans hopeful for future possibilities.

via Kotaku|

#bioware #dragon-age #ea

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

EA Dismisses Plans for Dragon Age Trilogy Remaster

EA is unwilling to fund remasters of the Dragon Age series due to financial and technical challenges, including the use of different proprietary engines in the original games, and EA's general stance against remasters despite their potential profitability.

via Push Square|

#bioware #dragon-age #ea

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

EA Blocks Dragon Age Origins Remake Despite Developer Pitches

EA has refused pitches from BioWare to remake or remaster Dragon Age: Origins, citing the complexity of the game and EA's general reluctance towards remasters, despite the success of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The studio proposed a trilogy remaster, but EA has been hesitant due to technical and strategic reasons.

via Wccftech|

#dragon-age #ea #gaming

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Analysis of the Challenges and Failures in 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Development

The article highlights unused concept art from the long-in-development game Dragon Age: The Veilguard, showcasing detailed character posters that reveal the personalities and aesthetics of the game's party members, with a focus on the impressive art created by Volta Studio. It also touches on the studio's troubled history and current projects after BioWare's restructuring.

via Kotaku|

#bioware #character-posters #concept-art

gaming1 year ago•11 min saved

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Development Turmoil and Its Impact on the Sequel

The article discusses the troubled development of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, highlighting how publisher EA's decisions and resource limitations impacted the game, which serves as a potential farewell to the series. Despite its divisiveness, the game is seen as a heartfelt, optimistic conclusion that emphasizes hope for a better world, reflecting the studio's enduring belief in its vision amidst industry challenges.

via Kotaku|

#bioware #development #dragon-age

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Report Links 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Development Issues to Live-Service Shift and Sales Failures

A Bloomberg report reveals that Dragon Age: The Veilguard faced a turbulent development process, including shifts from multiplayer to single-player, cultural clashes within BioWare, and a rewrite of its dialogue tone to be more serious, influenced by external factors like Forspoken's reception and marketing concerns, ultimately impacting its final form and studio morale.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#bioware #development #dragon-age

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

New Report Links 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Failure to Development Turmoil and Live-Service Changes

Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed due to a misguided pivot from traditional single-player RPG to live service multiplayer, compounded by tone and choice issues, leading to poor reception, layoffs, and potential end of the franchise, as analyzed by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.

via Forbes|

#bioware #dragon-age #game-development

business1 year ago•11 min saved

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Turbulent Development and Failures Unveiled

BioWare, a long-standing game studio under EA, faced a major setback after the poor performance of its latest game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which failed to meet sales expectations leading to layoffs and strategic shifts. The game's troubled development was marked by multiple pivots from single-player to multiplayer and back, internal conflicts, and rushed deadlines, culminating in a lukewarm reception and raising questions about the studio's future.

via Bloomberg|

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