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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 16:26:41 GMT
Coming Home by Author - BioWarePosted on - July 18, 2017
From Casey Hudson, Incoming General Manager of BioWare
Almost twenty years ago, I decided to apply for a job as a technical artist at a local video game company in Edmonton. Young, and fresh out of University, I’m not sure what I expected it to lead to. But it was the beginning of a career full of experiences and shared accomplishments I never could have dreamed of. So when I left BioWare three years ago, it was the most difficult decision of my career. I needed some time off, needed a bit of change, and wanted to get involved in the new wave of disruptive technologies that were emerging.
The last few years have been transformative for me, from having time to reflect on what I most want to do, to working with new technologies at platform scale. And now, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to return to lead BioWare – a studio that I think of as home.
I’d also like to wish my good friend Aaryn Flynn the very best in the future. Aaryn and I have worked together from the earliest days of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, to setting the foundation for Anthem. We’ve been through a lot together, and we’re all going to miss his presence at the studio.
I think I speak for everyone who has worked with Aaryn – and our fans – when I say thank you for everything. BioWare continues to hold a special magic – full of profoundly talented people, and an inspiring creative energy. When I look at the stunning progress Aaryn and the team has made with Anthem, and the other projects in the works, I truly believe our best is yet to come.
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 16:29:21 GMT
Thank You For Everything by Author - BioWarePosted on - July 18, 2017
From Aaryn Flynn, General Manager of BioWare
After 17 years with BioWare, today I announced that I’ll be leaving the studio at the end of July, and that Casey Hudson is returning to Edmonton to take on the role of General Manager for BioWare.
I joined BioWare in Edmonton right out of University. I was privileged to get a chance to join a group of people working on the coolest, most creative things I could imagine. Growing up at BioWare, the events in my life are intimately intertwined with events at the studio. I got married just after we finished Neverwinter Nights. My first son was born while we were wrapping up Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, while my second son was born right after Jade Empire.
From my first day until now, I have learned much, met great colleagues and friends, and got the chance to help give players some truly incredible experiences. Every time I think I’ve found a favourite game making experience, we start something new and somehow find fun and satisfaction in the new challenges.
I have been contemplating changes in my own life for some time, but when I heard that Casey had confirmed he was up for the task, I realized the opportunities before us. I will be working with him over the next couple of weeks to help catch him up and do my part to set him up for success to be the best GM he can be.
In closing, let me thank our players for everything they’ve given us over these many years, and to say from the bottom of my heart how important you are to me and the rest of BioWare. I have gone to work every day knowing that I am fortunate to have all of the opportunities I have had at BioWare because of you. Doing whatever I could to help our developers create some of the best games in the industry for you all has been the most humbling experience of my life. Now, I’ll be playing BioWare’s games in the future from an exciting new perspective – yours 😊
Aaryn
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Post by lynroy on Jul 18, 2017 16:30:08 GMT
I'm gonna miss Flynn.
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Post by haolyn on Jul 18, 2017 16:32:31 GMT
Well I didn't expect THAT.
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 16:37:09 GMT
Michael Gamble @gamblemike I'm very much looking forward to once again working with my mentor and pal, @caseydhudson at BioWare.
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Post by Furisco on Jul 18, 2017 16:38:43 GMT
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Post by bshep on Jul 18, 2017 16:40:12 GMT
Nice to see Casey Hudson there again. Mass Effect is his child after all. Also best luck for Aaryn on his next job.
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 16:43:13 GMT
Michael Gamble @gamblemikeGetting to work closely with aarynflynn has been a fantastic opportunity over the last few years. Gonna miss him...
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Post by lilyenachaos on Jul 18, 2017 16:43:15 GMT
Not sure how I feel about this news. I really liked Aaryn, but Casey Hudson has done good work in the past. I guess we will see what happens.
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 16:43:26 GMT
Aaryn Flynn aarynflynnThank to you everyone for an unbelievable 17 years!
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 16:49:23 GMT
From some of Aaryn's tweets, I had a feeling he might have been looking for opportunities elsewhere, but Casey coming back was an unexpected surprise. Will be interesting to see where this goes...
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Post by MegaIllusiveMan on Jul 18, 2017 16:56:14 GMT
From some of Aaryn's tweets, I had a feeling he might have been looking for opportunities elsewhere, but Casey coming back was an unexpected surprise. Will be interesting to see where this goes... Just noticed. Hell, it has been three years already that Casey left. Holy shit, I'm getting old.
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Post by Croatsky on Jul 18, 2017 17:09:49 GMT
From some of Aaryn's tweets, I had a feeling he might have been looking for opportunities elsewhere, but Casey coming back was an unexpected surprise. Will be interesting to see where this goes... Didn't Aaryn announced departure from BioWare in advance?
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 17:11:40 GMT
From some of Aaryn's tweets, I had a feeling he might have been looking for opportunities elsewhere, but Casey coming back was an unexpected surprise. Will be interesting to see where this goes... Didn't Aaryn announced departure from BioWare in advance? Did he? I don't remember that...
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Post by Max Deltree on Jul 18, 2017 17:49:41 GMT
I've said this in Anthem thread, but I'm sad that Aaryn is leaving. He was one of the good guys. Casey Hudson being back is awesome, though.
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Post by sil on Jul 18, 2017 17:57:53 GMT
I hear the best way to welcome back Casey Hudson is to send him lots of messages saying how much we love ME, you know, to keep it at the forefront of his mind.
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Post by sjsharp2010 on Jul 18, 2017 18:06:43 GMT
Nice to see Casey Hudson there again. Mass Effect is his child after all. Also best luck for Aaryn on his next job. Indeed he created ME so hopefully he can save it from the fire it's been taking.
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 18:35:48 GMT
Casey Hudson @caseydhudson Hope everyone shares best wishes today with Aaryn Flynn, who is moving on after an amazing career at #BioWare
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Post by Hrungr on Jul 18, 2017 19:14:22 GMT
... Ian S. Frazier @tibermoon Jul 16 I can understand that. Alas, I can neither confirm nor deny SP DLC plans. NDAs and all that. Georgios @blackguard82 What does NDA stand for? Ian S. Frazier @tibermoonNon-Disclosure Agreement. In short, a contract that says "you can't talk about anything related to your job without express permission."
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Post by Bacus on Jul 18, 2017 19:14:49 GMT
Nice!! Casey is back! Good Lord, this might be it!
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Post by Hanako Ikezawa on Jul 18, 2017 19:43:16 GMT
This sucks. We're losing a great dev and getting back a meh dev.
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Post by Andrew Waples on Jul 18, 2017 19:51:57 GMT
This sucks. We're losing a great dev and getting back a meh dev. Uh, he did bring us Mass Effect...😑
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Post by samhain444 on Jul 18, 2017 20:04:51 GMT
This sucks. We're losing a great dev and getting back a meh dev. Uh, he did bring us Mass Effect...😑 Yeah, seriously, he was the Creative Director for the entire Original Trilogy...if there is a BioWare guy with passion for Mass Effect odds are good its him
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