After hearing the disappointing news that EA has shuttered BioWare , putting an end to two of my favorite RPG franchises— Mass Effect and Dragon Age —I have been, like so many other players, feeling pretty bummed out. But I consoled myself with the fact that, given the environment at BioWare in recent years, the now-canceled Mass Effect 5 probably wouldn't be that good anyway. Like many players, I enjoyed the Mass Effect trilogy, but felt that Mass Effect: Andromeda fell short. Similarly, BioWare's other recent titles— Anthem and Dragon Age: The Veilguard —struggled with messy development cycles marked by frequent changes in direction, mixed messages from higher-ups at EA, constant staff turnover, and other issues that ultimately led to an underwhelming gaming experience. After playing Veilguard, which felt nothing like the Dragon Age games I had grown to love, my hopes weren't too high
Breaking Down The Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Mass Effect 5 Trailer Reportedly Ready to Go Before BioWare Closure
- A Convincing Trailer For What May Have Been Mass Effect 5 Has Leaked [UPDATE: It’s Real]
- Mass Effect 5 Trailer Leaks Online With 'Mass Effect: Universe' Title, Reveals Returning Characters and Much More
- Someone leaked a Mass Effect 5 trailer and now I feel even worse, because it looks really good
- Mass Effect 5 trailer leaks following BioWare shutdown
- The Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer Is Absolutely Heartbreaking
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