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Post by SofaJockey on Jun 28, 2017 19:47:08 GMT
This thread requires a preface. It's a fascinating journey from a piece of breaking news, to doubt, to a hoax being exposed. Please remember that those on varying sides of the argument were posting in good faith. There are probably larger themes here about the nature of truth, facts and the power of the internet. When the thread ran its course, it was moved to the 'articles' sub-forum as it was well worth keeping. - Page 1 - DLC is canceled.
- Page 2 - BioWare denies Sinclair Networks.
- Page 3 - The victory dance.
- Page 4-8 - Sinclair Networks posts deleted, what's going on?
- Page 9-12 - Are BioWare lying? Getting angry.
- Page 13-14 - Redditor Qolx 's detective work is shared.
- Page 15- - CSI:BSN breaks out, it's a fake.
- Page 16-20- Dismantling Sinclair Networks (and eating crow)
- Page 21 - Turnip
- Page 22-27 - BioWare cleared (and visiting)
- Page 28-44 - Media picks up the story, and aftermath
- Page 45-50 Kotaku re-enters the fray (and it gets personal)
- Page 51-61 Endgame
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Post by samhain444 on Jun 29, 2017 2:30:04 GMT
Sad news, peeps, if true...still waiting for word from BioWare/EA: "This news saddens us to say, but it was made official after a meeting this week that there will be no story DLC for Mass Effect Andromeda. Due to issues in initial production, heavy critique, significant delays in other projects it was decided to shelve the franchise for the time being and all resources and outsourcing are being focused to the 2018 release of Anthem. For the moment the Mass Effect series will be on ice until BioWare can decide which direction the franchise will go. The only content that will be produced will be the recurring APEX missions as well as patches as and when needed" Again, just Sinclair's statement at the moment but it doesn't look good image.ibb.co/iYXiQ5/IMG_0309.pngimage.ibb.co/czEKyQ/IMG_0308.png |
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Post by gplayer on Jun 29, 2017 2:37:46 GMT
I am sorry but what exactly is Sinclair networks? Is there a link so we can substantiate this?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 2:39:50 GMT
Too many contradictions between what we've been told and what is being said. Only EA/BW can settle things, but there's the proof that ME will continue, so that's what I am glad to hear. Once I heard Anthem was being delayed, I suspected things weren't going that great timeline-wise.
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Post by samhain444 on Jun 29, 2017 2:41:36 GMT
I am sorry but what exactly is Sinclair networks? Is there a link so we can substantiate this? Check out their Facebook page, they posted a statement |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 2:44:08 GMT
Also note it says "cancelled" so they were working on it like Cora's VA implied.
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Post by Trilobite Derby on Jun 29, 2017 2:59:14 GMT
So Anthem did take out Mass Effect after all.
Damnit, Anthem, I just do not like you very much right now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 2:59:57 GMT
So Anthem did take out Mass Effect after all. Damnit, Anthem, I just do not like you very much right now. Yeah I will not support that game at all. |
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Post by Wintermist on Jun 29, 2017 3:00:01 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:02:11 GMT
On the bright side, we're getting more patches and ME is going to continue, and this is also a good thing since they will have improved a lot by 2018/2019 and things will still happen, and recently the fan demand for MEA and DLC is growing, so it's not over.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:04:29 GMT
Also read this:
Sinclair Networks "Our boss said the game needs DLC to keep interest and also reduce the stigma that will be created with Anthem. But the bigwigs at BioWare didn't listen as they do not see the community."
Sinclair Networks "We would like people to know as BW will not state that DLC has been ceased and will just ignore questions about it and keep on with the simplified Apex template releases."
Sinclair Networks "We are outsourced through them and they will not announce it themselves. Hence we are informing the community. Our contract is secure enough with EA and BioWare that we do not need to worry if Matthew doesn't like this post. We believe more in transparency with the gaming community over petty disputes."
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Post by warrior on Jun 29, 2017 3:07:14 GMT
Bummer.
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Post by Wintermist on Jun 29, 2017 3:08:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:08:47 GMT
Sinclair Networks seemed pissed off and gone rogue They are very vocal right now. |
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Post by Fen'Harel Faceman on Jun 29, 2017 3:10:14 GMT
Also read this: Sinclair Networks "Our boss said the game needs DLC to keep interest and also reduce the stigma that will be created with Anthem. But the bigwigs at BioWare didn't listen as they do not see the community." Sinclair Networks "We would like people to know as BW will not state that DLC has been ceased and will just ignore questions about it and keep on with the simplified Apex template releases." Sinclair Networks "We are outsourced through them and they will not announce it themselves. Hence we are informing the community. Our contract is secure enough with EA and BioWare that we do not need to worry if Matthew doesn't like this post. We believe more in transparency with the gaming community over petty disputes." This is getting weird. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:10:48 GMT
Also read this: Sinclair Networks "Our boss said the game needs DLC to keep interest and also reduce the stigma that will be created with Anthem. But the bigwigs at BioWare didn't listen as they do not see the community." Sinclair Networks "We would like people to know as BW will not state that DLC has been ceased and will just ignore questions about it and keep on with the simplified Apex template releases." Sinclair Networks "We are outsourced through them and they will not announce it themselves. Hence we are informing the community. Our contract is secure enough with EA and BioWare that we do not need to worry if Matthew doesn't like this post. We believe more in transparency with the gaming community over petty disputes." This is getting weird. No shit eh? This is just so unprofessional lol Sinclair Networks "There was a lot happening behind the scenes in development that led to this decision. Unfortunately it is something that we felt may be inevitable." |
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Post by warrior on Jun 29, 2017 3:12:58 GMT
Also read this: Sinclair Networks "Our boss said the game needs DLC to keep interest and also reduce the stigma that will be created with Anthem. But the bigwigs at BioWare didn't listen as they do not see the community." Sinclair Networks "We would like people to know as BW will not state that DLC has been ceased and will just ignore questions about it and keep on with the simplified Apex template releases." Sinclair Networks "We are outsourced through them and they will not announce it themselves. Hence we are informing the community. Our contract is secure enough with EA and BioWare that we do not need to worry if Matthew doesn't like this post. We believe more in transparency with the gaming community over petty disputes." This is getting weird. Bizarre behavior from a professional/biz page. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:13:43 GMT
Sinclair Networks "That is fine. Believe what ever you wish. We are not forcing anything on anyone. You can take it with a pinch of salt if you may."
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Post by Wintermist on Jun 29, 2017 3:14:17 GMT
Maybe an angry employee going overboard or something. Well this will be interesting to follow...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:18:13 GMT
Maybe an angry employee going overboard or something. Well this will be interesting to follow... They say BW will say nothing, so we will never get an confirmation and many will go crazy. |
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Post by Sanunes on Jun 29, 2017 3:18:35 GMT
As much as I am glad I know now, this could have some serious feedback for the person posting on Facebook unless their account was hacked (which I highly doubt). Publishers have long memories just like fans and this could cost them contracts and not just with EA, for would any publisher that is making a decision like that want to have some third party under contract decide what should be announced instead of them.
No DLC, no biggie for me. I will just move onto other games.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:20:53 GMT
Sinclair Networks "A lot happened behind the scenes at BioWare Montreal, staff moved to other departments, downsized and outsourcing companies reallocated new projects."
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Post by samhain444 on Jun 29, 2017 3:22:52 GMT
Holy crap, I've never seen anything like this...Sinclair is lighting the mob's torches
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 3:23:12 GMT
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