Bioware: It's over? - Page 2

SpiritWarrior · 10-12-2007, 01:03 AM

EA are somewhat similiar to sony, atari and such. Still, they're not the worst...the question is just how much freedom was worked into this deal.

Legolas · 10-12-2007, 01:21 AM

Limitless coffers will probably mean that we can all look forward to visually pleasing, 10-hour long RPGs from now on. If it turns out that's no success formula for the PC, they can always focus on consoles.

Sever · 10-12-2007, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Legolas

Limitless coffers will probably mean that we can all look forward to visually pleasing, 10-hour long RPGs from now on. If it turns out that's no success formula for the PC, they can always focus on consoles.

Yup, that's what i'm thinking.

Firestormalpha · 10-12-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Legolas

Limitless coffers will probably mean that we can all look forward to visually pleasing, 10-hour long RPGs from now on...

So kinda like using a jet engine to light a gold plated cigarette?

Very pretty, expensive looking, shiny, but short lived and overall not that entertaining.

Sir Goulum · 10-12-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiritWarrior

EA are somewhat similiar to sony, atari and such. Still, they're not the worst...the question is just how much freedom was worked into this deal.

I'm thinking it'll be similar to when EA bought Maxis.. just slowly merge Maxis in with the mothership, until they effectively become synonymous.

Luvian · 10-12-2007, 09:57 AM

Damn. Do you guys ever check the Game Forum?

Thoran · 10-12-2007, 10:32 AM

So I know there's a lot of EA haters out there... I tend to be one of them.

BUT... they do put out a number of good games. If you're into sports then their EASports line is pretty solid (I've always liked the Hockey game... owning various versions from the 90's up to 2k7 for the PS3).

We can HOPE that they let Bioware do their thing without too much interference.

pritchke · 10-12-2007, 11:16 AM

Ah Crap!!!! Giving some credit to EA there console games are usually not to bad, it is the PC Games they suck at, as they are always full of bugs and basically don't work so you have to go buy a console to play the console version.

Maybe the Bioware takeover will strengthen them in the areas they are weak at. Hopefully this is the case and not just a takeover to get rid of competition but because they think the takeover will add to the quality of the product and strenghten the areas they are weak. One can hope.

EDIT: I don't hate EA, I always wait for the reviews to come out before I even consider buying one of there games so I never had the bad experiance of purchasing crap from them and there is alot of it. Come to think of it the only company I would buy from before reading a review is Bioware.

Luvian · 10-12-2007, 02:01 PM

True, EA is not so bad, but Bioware was far above them. Bioware didn't mind pushing a game back to make sure it was truly complete. They also to me seemed much more willing to take risks, be original, and focus on quality and originality. I'm wondering if being owned by EA will affect this.

Hopefully if EA has any sense they'll let Bioware keep working as they had and won't try to make a quick buck our of their intellectual properties and reputation.

Lucern · 10-12-2007, 02:06 PM

Maybe EA will treat Bioware like it treats Maxis. Slave drivers, yes, but, at their behest, Maxis is compelled to make a lot of what makes money: the Sims.

Maybe we'll get a lot of sweet sweet Bioware RPGs. Maybe RPGs don't sell enough, and we'll get nothing enjoyable.

10-12-2007, 01:03 AM	#11
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: EA buys Bioware EA are somewhat similiar to sony, atari and such. Still, they're not the worst...the question is just how much freedom was worked into this deal. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

10-12-2007, 01:21 AM	#12
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	Re: EA buys Bioware Limitless coffers will probably mean that we can all look forward to visually pleasing, 10-hour long RPGs from now on. If it turns out that's no success formula for the PC, they can always focus on consoles.

10-12-2007, 09:57 AM	#16
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	Re: EA buys Bioware Damn. Do you guys ever check the Game Forum? __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

10-12-2007, 10:32 AM	#17
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 56 Posts: 2,109	Re: Bioware: It's over? So I know there's a lot of EA haters out there... I tend to be one of them. BUT... they do put out a number of good games. If you're into sports then their EASports line is pretty solid (I've always liked the Hockey game... owning various versions from the 90's up to 2k7 for the PS3). We can HOPE that they let Bioware do their thing without too much interference.

10-12-2007, 11:16 AM	#18
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	Re: Bioware: It's over? Ah Crap!!!! Giving some credit to EA there console games are usually not to bad, it is the PC Games they suck at, as they are always full of bugs and basically don't work so you have to go buy a console to play the console version. Maybe the Bioware takeover will strengthen them in the areas they are weak at. Hopefully this is the case and not just a takeover to get rid of competition but because they think the takeover will add to the quality of the product and strenghten the areas they are weak. One can hope. EDIT: I don't hate EA, I always wait for the reviews to come out before I even consider buying one of there games so I never had the bad experiance of purchasing crap from them and there is alot of it. Come to think of it the only company I would buy from before reading a review is Bioware. Last edited by pritchke; 10-12-2007 at 11:19 AM. Reason: EDIT

10-12-2007, 02:01 PM	#19
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	Re: Bioware: It's over? True, EA is not so bad, but Bioware was far above them. Bioware didn't mind pushing a game back to make sure it was truly complete. They also to me seemed much more willing to take risks, be original, and focus on quality and originality. I'm wondering if being owned by EA will affect this. Hopefully if EA has any sense they'll let Bioware keep working as they had and won't try to make a quick buck our of their intellectual properties and reputation.

10-12-2007, 02:06 PM	#20
Lucern Quintesson Join Date: August 28, 2004 Location: the middle of Michigan Age: 42 Posts: 1,011	Re: Bioware: It's over? Maybe EA will treat Bioware like it treats Maxis. Slave drivers, yes, but, at their behest, Maxis is compelled to make a lot of what makes money: the Sims. Maybe we'll get a lot of sweet sweet Bioware RPGs. Maybe RPGs don't sell enough, and we'll get nothing enjoyable.

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