BioWare Founder Blames EA’s Privatization for Studio’s Closure, Rejects Return to Industry
Greg Zeschuk, co-founder of BioWare, stated that Electronic Arts’ acquisition by private equity investors was the 'final nail in the coffin' for the studio. Zeschuk, who retired in 2012, expressed regret over the loss of jobs but maintained that the 2007 sale to EA was a sound decision at the time. He criticized current executives for lacking development experience and confirmed he has no intention of returning to the games industry or reclaiming the Mass Effect IP.