Next Mass Effect: BioWare “borrowing” many game systems from Dragon Age III

By: Eddie Makuch BioWare Montreal is “borrowing” many game systems from Dragon Age: Inquisition  to speed up development on the next Mass Effect title , studio director Yannick Roy said on Twittertoday. After he tweeted  a picture of a design document for the next Mass Effect, a fan suggested the game could be “years” away based on the heftiness of the folder. Roy responded , “Don’t worry: we have … Continue reading Next Mass Effect: BioWare “borrowing” many game systems from Dragon Age III

Sex in video games talk at GDC

By: Eddie Makuch BioWare senior writer David Gaider will lead a discussion called Sex in Video Games next month at the 2013 Game Developers Conference, organizers have announced. Gaider, who has worked at BioWare since 1999 and is currently lead writer onDragon Age III: Inquisition, will discuss the issues of sexism and sexuality in contemporary games. “Games have reached the point where realistic portrayals of sex and adult relationships … Continue reading Sex in video games talk at GDC

Dragon Age III for next-gen in 2014?

By: Eddie Makuch When Electronic Arts officially announced Dragon Age III: Inquisition in September, the company did so without specifying platforms. Now, it has been suggested that the upcoming role-playing game, officially due late 2013, could land on still-unannounced next-generation systems from Microsoft and Sony. The LinkedIn resume of an EA Shanghai employee (spotted by Superannuation) states the scope of Dragon Age III: Inquisition has … Continue reading Dragon Age III for next-gen in 2014?

Mass Effect 4 Will Be Powered By Frostbite Engine

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) BioWare Montreal has released a blog post which talks about their plans for the next installment into the Mass Effect franchise, Mass Effect 4. The post, which was published by studio director Yanick Roy, states BioWare Montreal will be leading the development of the title, while BioWare Edmonton will be utilised in a supporting role. “To ensure a proper and effective transition, we’ll … Continue reading Mass Effect 4 Will Be Powered By Frostbite Engine

BioWare releases Dragon Age III: Inquisition concept art

By: Eddie Makuch BioWare has released new concept art for Dragon Age III: Inquisition, giving gamers a first look inside the upcoming role-playing game‘s universe. The three shots, embedded below, show sprawling outdoor and indoor environments, as well as a castle set on a rocky mountain. Dragon Age III: Inquisition was announced in September. The game will run on a new engine, with the team … Continue reading BioWare releases Dragon Age III: Inquisition concept art