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Post by Link"Guess"ski on Apr 7, 2017 14:48:31 GMT
www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-04-07-ea-plans-to-add-500-new-jobs-in-montrealMore text in the full article Basically, as I see it it's inevitable that BW Montreal will grow and one can hope this will mean they can handle the development of future Mass Effect games almost alone next time so they can make more focused games or something. Gives me hope that Andromeda 2 will abandon the sort of half-hearted Mass Effect 1 referencing and Dragon Age Inquisition or just BioWare Edmonton elements.
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Post by jackdaniel on Apr 7, 2017 14:52:19 GMT
It could just be internal restrcture, moving the work around to chase after government incentive and tax break
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Post by ticktak77 on Apr 7, 2017 14:53:00 GMT
It could also be a clear out - EA's way of saying what happened with this $40 million meme, is unacceptable.
For what it's worth, many development studios in Montreal are growing at a crazy-rapid rate right now, no doubt helped by municipal tax benefits.
This isn't specific to EA.
Ubisoft Montreal recently hired about 300 people, and offered me a job too, in February.
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Post by stysiaq on Apr 7, 2017 14:56:18 GMT
Could be just Canadian Syrian refugee program.
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Post by admiralbonetopickmk2 on Apr 7, 2017 15:01:59 GMT
Not necessarily. I think it'll mostly just mean they'll be able to pump out games quicker ala Ubisoft stylee(and Ubi games have hundreds and hundreds, a crazy amount of devs working on them and look how they turn out, not exactly what you'd call good). Hope for Andromeda 2 requires Bioware Montreal to actually hire some quality science fiction & character writers and talented game designers, hire those who can actually do project manegment properly and efficently whilst still maintaining high standards we've come to expect of the Bioware name etc. You dont need an additional 500 developers for all that i mentioned. But as of right now its all speculation, the proof of whether this investment will spell hope for ME:A2 will be in the eating as it were. We'll judt have to wait and see.
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Post by kotoreffect3 on Apr 7, 2017 15:05:13 GMT
Hopefully it does mean they are working on the sequel. I still wish ME stayed in the hands of the Edmonton team but I guess they have their hands full with the new IP whatever the hell that will be.
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Post by parnashwind on Apr 7, 2017 15:16:53 GMT
I hope they hire 500 Polish because their games are in dire need of polish.
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Post by themikefest on Apr 7, 2017 15:17:04 GMT
They're bringing in another team to make ME games in the Milky Way. They're making a sequel to ME3. Shepard returns They're having a new team make another game in Andromeda with a new character while the current team continues using Ryder in a sequel The new hires will make an ME game that takes place in a new galaxy that isn't Andromeda or the Milky Way I'm not worried about.
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Post by Beerfish on Apr 7, 2017 15:18:29 GMT
I wonder how much cash the Quebec government coughed up for them?
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Post by azarhal on Apr 7, 2017 15:27:03 GMT
Motive Studios will probably get most of these new employees. EA plan for that studio is to make new IPs, but they are currently too small and helping out on Star Wars Battlefront II and Visceral secret Star Wars game.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 15:39:48 GMT
I never really thought a sequel to Andromeda was ever in danger any way. People like to joke about EA taking developers out in the back yard and shooting them dead, but closing down Bioware would be the same as closing down DICE. Meaning its about 40% of the entire EA structure. So go figure. Bioware however is no longer what they were, they are indeed a sub division of EA and everything that entails. Also good news on them creating more jobs in the Industry, lets hope something good comes of it.
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Post by canuckgamer on Apr 7, 2017 15:57:20 GMT
The only way EA will scrub Mass Effect is if a whole 3 game trilogy pretty much bombs, because if 2 and 3 do well, the general view and sales of 1 will increase similar to the original trilogy. These titles have way to much built in name recognition and fan base to give up even if the title does poorly which I am pretty sure was not the case with Andromeda. While we likely won't see much about sales figures for some time to come, I have little doubt they will sell more than enough to make a tidy profit.
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Post by ticktak77 on Apr 7, 2017 16:03:15 GMT
The only way EA will scrub Mass Effect is if a whole 3 game trilogy pretty much bombs, because if 2 and 3 do well, the general view and sales of 1 will increase similar to the original trilogy. These titles have way to much built in name recognition and fan base to give up even if the title does poorly which I am pretty sure was not the case with Andromeda. While we likely won't see much about sales figures for some time to come, I have little doubt they will sell more than enough to make a tidy profit. It's been the best selling game in the UK every week since it came out. And generally, UK trends are exemplified by North America. This game will sell just fine based on pre-orders and day one sales. What will hurt EA, is the long-tail sales of the game, and the DLC. The "Mass Effect" brand, outside of hardcore fans, is now that "$40 million meme".
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Post by lavigne on Apr 7, 2017 16:04:53 GMT
They're bringing in another team to make ME games in the Milky Way. They're making a sequel to ME3. Shepard returns
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 16:05:25 GMT
Good.
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Post by sdzald on Apr 7, 2017 16:06:23 GMT
MEA 2??? LMAOOOO they better fix this current pig or they won't get a dime from me .... I mean it this time.
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Post by themikefest on Apr 7, 2017 16:18:26 GMT
Is that you Calisto? I may not have spelled that correctly. If so, good to see you here on the forum. I like your avatar and signature. excellent
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Post by canuckgamer on Apr 7, 2017 16:24:12 GMT
The only way EA will scrub Mass Effect is if a whole 3 game trilogy pretty much bombs, because if 2 and 3 do well, the general view and sales of 1 will increase similar to the original trilogy. These titles have way to much built in name recognition and fan base to give up even if the title does poorly which I am pretty sure was not the case with Andromeda. While we likely won't see much about sales figures for some time to come, I have little doubt they will sell more than enough to make a tidy profit. It's been the best selling game in the UK every week since it came out. And generally, UK trends are exemplified by North America. This game will sell just fine based on pre-orders and day one sales. What will hurt EA, is the long-tail sales of the game, and the DLC. The "Mass Effect" brand, outside of hardcore fans, is now that "$40 million meme". Ya same argument was made with the ending of ME3 and most people were relatively content after some patches and came back in droves for Andromeda. The hallmark of Bioware is Reinvent and refine. This game's medium term sales will also go strong especially after patching complete and additional DLC's come out. While some may want this game to fail, the reality is just like Inquisition it will make money and it will get a sequel.
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Post by Kelwing on Apr 7, 2017 16:27:46 GMT
I prefer quality over quantity. Still 500 jobs is 500 people getting a paycheck. Not sitting doing nothing. EA could look to do more projects from same studio at once. Nothing wrong with that as long as proper attention is given to projects.
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Post by ticktak77 on Apr 7, 2017 16:33:35 GMT
It's been the best selling game in the UK every week since it came out. And generally, UK trends are exemplified by North America. This game will sell just fine based on pre-orders and day one sales. What will hurt EA, is the long-tail sales of the game, and the DLC. The "Mass Effect" brand, outside of hardcore fans, is now that "$40 million meme". Ya same argument was made with the ending of ME3 and most people were relatively content after some patches and came back in droves for Andromeda. The hallmark of Bioware is Reinvent and refine. This game's medium term sales will also go strong especially after patching complete and additional DLC's come out. While some may want this game to fail, the reality is just like Inquisition it will make money and it will get a sequel. Perception is reality. Patches won't save this game's perception now. This will hurt their sales.
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Post by lavigne on Apr 7, 2017 17:04:20 GMT
Is that you Calisto? I may not have spelled that correctly. If so, good to see you here on the forum. I like your avatar and signature. excellent Indeed, I've returned from dark space....
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Post by cotheer on Apr 7, 2017 17:13:19 GMT
I hope they hire 500 Polish because their games are in dire need of polish.
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Post by thedarkprince on Apr 7, 2017 17:27:57 GMT
Hopefully they hire people who have actually experience in making video games this time.
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Post by Link"Guess"ski on Apr 7, 2017 17:33:35 GMT
Could be just Canadian Syrian refugee program. Too soon.
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Post by KaiserShep on Apr 7, 2017 17:38:46 GMT
Could be just Canadian Syrian refugee program. Too soon. I dunno. If he waits too long it won't be topical and it'll be too late.
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