BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton

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Post by correctamundo on Jul 31, 2017 20:56:37 GMT

If they merged them my guess is it has been planned ever since they decided to build up this studio and new franchise they hired Jade Raymond for. Edmonton has been in charge of patching MEA anyway it seems.

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 20:59:08 GMT

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Jul 31, 2017 20:56:37 GMT correctamundo said:

If they merged them my guess is it has been planned ever since they decided to build up this studio and new franchise they hired Jade Raymond for. Edmonton has been in charge of patching MEA anyway it seems.

Where did you get that from?

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 21:05:22 GMT via mobile

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Post by vonuber on Jul 31, 2017 21:05:22 GMT

This sort of decision isn't made overnight incidentally, when we have ha office closure or moves they are a good 6 months in the making if not longer.

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Jul 31, 2017 20:28:09 GMT linksocarina said:

Jul 31, 2017 20:19:48 GMT Fen'Harel Faceman said:

Does this mean all should wait until it's actually declared that Bioware Montreal is being dissolved? The language is getting hazy here.

At this point, I think EA more or less made that call already.

So I don't think Montreal will make any statement, unless it's one by Motive discussing things.

If they do, it will likely just be a repeat of what was said by EA.

EA is a public traded company, if they dissolved/closed a studio they are required to announce it to their shareholders.

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 22:16:04 GMT via mobile

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Post by linksocarina on Jul 31, 2017 22:16:04 GMT

Jul 31, 2017 21:34:52 GMT azarhal said:

Jul 31, 2017 20:28:09 GMT linksocarina said:

At this point, I think EA more or less made that call already.

So I don't think Montreal will make any statement, unless it's one by Motive discussing things.

If they do, it will likely just be a repeat of what was said by EA.

EA is a public traded company, if they dissolved/closed a studio they are required to announce it to their shareholders.

I think that is where the Jorgensen quote comes in.

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Post by Fen'Harel Faceman on Jul 31, 2017 22:18:34 GMT

Jul 31, 2017 22:16:04 GMT linksocarina said:

Jul 31, 2017 21:34:52 GMT azarhal said:

EA is a public traded company, if they dissolved/closed a studio they are required to announce it to their shareholders.

I think that is where the Jorgensen quote comes in.

But he doesn't say Bioware Montreal has been dissolved.

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 22:19:49 GMT

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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Jul 31, 2017 22:19:49 GMT

Jul 31, 2017 18:47:34 GMT linksocarina said:

Jul 31, 2017 18:31:32 GMT OdanUrr said:

What story?

This story

To quote the confirmation we received from EA:

"The teams in EA Worldwide Studios are packed with talent, and more than ever, we’re driving collaboration between studios on key projects. With multiple major projects in development in Montreal, we are merging BioWare Montreal with Motive Studios. This is an ongoing process, but there are many exciting roles and opportunities for everyone on the team.

BioWare continues its work on new titles – including the highly-anticipated game, Anthem. What’s coming next for BioWare is very exciting, and we’re thrilled to have Casey Hudson returning to lead the studios in Edmonton and Austin.”

So yes, the merger is real. We got it right from the horse's mouth. Basic reporting really.

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 22:23:49 GMT smilesja likes this

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Jul 31, 2017 22:19:49 GMT Hanako Ikezawa said:

Jul 31, 2017 18:47:34 GMT linksocarina said:

This story

To quote the confirmation we received from EA:

So yes, the merger is real. We got it right from the horse's mouth. Basic reporting really.

Why would you want to cry? Bioware is still making games and they've switched around their office space. Companies do it all the time.

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 22:26:00 GMT

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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Jul 31, 2017 22:26:00 GMT

Jul 31, 2017 22:23:49 GMT Fen'Harel Faceman said:

Jul 31, 2017 22:19:49 GMT Hanako Ikezawa said:

*snip*

Why would you want to cry? Bioware is still making games and they've switched around their office space. Companies do it all the time.

Because this means almost certainly that Mass Effect: Andromeda won't get any DLC and Mass Effect will be put on hiatus for an indefinite amount of time. The probable death of a beloved franchise is a sad thing.

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Jul 31, 2017 22:26:00 GMT Hanako Ikezawa said:

Jul 31, 2017 22:23:49 GMT Fen'Harel Faceman said:

Why would you want to cry? Bioware is still making games and they've switched around their office space. Companies do it all the time.

Because this means almost certainly that Mass Effect: Andromeda won't get any DLC and Mass Effect will be put on hiatus for an indefinite amount of time. The probable death of a beloved franchise is a sad thing.

I'm not clear on how you can jump to that conclusion. Again, we're talking about office space, not projects.

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 22:52:26 GMT

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Post by correctamundo on Jul 31, 2017 22:52:26 GMT

Jul 31, 2017 20:59:08 GMT OdanUrr said:

Jul 31, 2017 20:56:37 GMT correctamundo said:

If they merged them my guess is it has been planned ever since they decided to build up this studio and new franchise they hired Jade Raymond for. Edmonton has been in charge of patching MEA anyway it seems.

Where did you get that from?

It is mostly Gamble and other Edmonton based devs that discuss the patches. Speculation of course - hence the "seems" as in seems to me.

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BioWare Montreal absorbed by EA Motive. Mass Effect IP returns to Edmonton Jul 31, 2017 23:19:32 GMT

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Post by kino on Jul 31, 2017 23:19:32 GMT

Jul 31, 2017 22:35:07 GMT Fen'Harel Faceman said:

Jul 31, 2017 22:26:00 GMT Hanako Ikezawa said:

Because this means almost certainly that Mass Effect: Andromeda won't get any DLC and Mass Effect will be put on hiatus for an indefinite amount of time. The probable death of a beloved franchise is a sad thing.

I'm not clear on how you can jump to that conclusion. Again, we're talking about office space, not projects.

The EA Annual Stockholder's Meeting is on Aug. 3. I suspect if a reorg is going on they might mention it then.

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Jul 31, 2017 23:07:28 GMT colfoley said:

Ea owns the rights to mass effect right? So this could mean ea is combining to make more dlc efficiently.

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I would certainly welcome a little more transparency.

This 'we can't say anything' line is becoming a little grating...

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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Jul 31, 2017 23:36:32 GMT

Jul 31, 2017 23:34:48 GMT SofaJockey said:

I would certainly welcome a little more transparency.

This 'we can't say anything' line is becoming a little grating...

Becoming? It's been grating for months if not years.

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Jul 31, 2017 23:34:48 GMT SofaJockey said:

I would certainly welcome a little more transparency.

This 'we can't say anything' line is becoming a little grating...

when they say something they get roasted when they don't say anything they get roasted. Personally under such circumstances I'd shut up too

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Jul 31, 2017 23:34:48 GMT SofaJockey said:

I would certainly welcome a little more transparency.

This 'we can't say anything' line is becoming a little grating...

I feel like that gif perfectly sums up the collective mood of the BSN right now...

And I'd say "a little grating" is a slight understatement. I can't see why they'd do it if there was nothing going on, but equally I wouldn't put it past them.

Personally, if we do end up with dlc, I doubt it's coming from Montreal. Although with everything in the works at Edmonton already, I doubt it's coming from there either...

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How many more reports like this is it going to take? Anyone ready to give Schreier his due?

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Jul 31, 2017 23:37:10 GMT colfoley said:

Jul 31, 2017 23:34:48 GMT SofaJockey said:

I would certainly welcome a little more transparency.

This 'we can't say anything' line is becoming a little grating...

when they say something they get roasted when they don't say anything they get roasted. Personally under such circumstances I'd shut up too

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