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[TheMadCat]

mcjunkin wrote...

I've been a fan of Bioware games since their infancy, and anyone who thinks a publisher is going to ruin Bioware hasn't paid attention to their history. Let's see, Bioware has thus far managed to weather, and improve, through a long slew of publishers, including:
1) Black Isle/Interplay
2) Atari
3) Microsoft (and LucasArts thrown into the mix for KotoR)
4) EA

Funny how I can remember in early 2000's that Atari was going to ruin them. Then, they "sold out" to Microsoft. Now, I guess it's EA's turn to take the brunt.

Now, I'm not defending any of these publishers. Atari in particular was really bad. But Bioware is just one of those development teams that manages to keep publishers off their back. My guess is it's savvy business management and putting out excellent quality products without ridiculously long delays (...ahem... Starcraft 2 ...ahem...). Publishers just generally leave them alone, and it's been that way for a decade now.

One thing I really appreciate about Bioware is their ability to incorporate their publisher's wishes seamlessly into their games. There's never anything that feels out of place or forced in due to publisher demands. That speaks alot to Bioware's ability, both as designers and a business, especially when dealing with such high profile publishers as MS and EA.

None of those publishers actually owned and controlled BioWare. Those companies you listed simply bought the rights to publish and distribute the respected title of interest or approached and funded them to produce a title. EA actually owns and controls BioWare the company rather than just an individual IP developed by them. So at the moment it's not the same as it would have been in the past when they were independent or funded/owned by investment firms.

Modifié par TheMadCat, 29 avril 2010 - 10:46 .

[NKKKK]

Do you think we can open up an donation drive to fee Bioware from EA?

[McMaze]

NKKKK wrote...

Do you think we can open up an donation drive to fee Bioware from EA?

Once you sign a contract with the devil there is no way out of it.

[shadowdragon8190]

McMaze wrote...

NKKKK wrote...

Do you think we can open up an donation drive to fee Bioware from EA?

Once you sign a contract with the devil there is no way out of it.

We must first attain the Maker's blessing and the holy ashes of Andraste.  Quick wardens, let us begining our quest filled with violence and unprotected relations until we get to the vatican...errr I mean ruined temple.

[NKKKK]

I'm going to paypal right now.



The drive is called "Give Bioware enough money so they can do things themselves."

[Demx]

But Bioware will then have to worry about their finances if they were free.

[NKKKK]

Siradix wrote...

But Bioware will then have to worry about their finances if they were free.

They can hire people for that.

[Tirigon]

Crysee wrote...

 As we all know (well those who have bought the game) There is a piece of paper inside that has the date of 02.01.2011. Does anyone know what this means? A new game maybe?

What paper?

[JRCHOharry]

Tirigon wrote...

Crysee wrote...

 As we all know (well those who have bought the game) There is a piece of paper inside that has the date of 02.01.2011. Does anyone know what this means? A new game maybe?

What paper?

'Everyone' who bought Dragon Age: Awakenings was given a paper with the date 02.01.2011 with a big, red blood dragon on the front. I wasn't given this paper but i've seen it thanks to the wonders of the internet.
Might be a sequel? Or another expansion... Can't be too sure...

Modifié par JRCHOharry, 02 mai 2010 - 11:43 .

[fkirenicus]

Could it be that BioWare get a new publisher that day?

Modifié par fkirenicus, 03 mai 2010 - 07:47 .

[NKKKK]

You know Oddworld inhabitants are trying a way to these projects in order to make income themselves so they can publish their own works.



Follow suite Bioware.

[JediHealerCosmin]

Chris Priestly wrote...

Well, I know what it is, but I think all I'll say is that this will be a pretty cool date for fans of Dragon Age.

Oh, you enjoy this, dont you?

It could indeed be the release of DA2. I mean, the release time between ME1 and ME2 was also around two years, and alot of things were changed during the process. Presuming that the original style will remain in DA2, I imagine that some of the work will be faster done.

From a marketing point of view, the dragon can be analyzed. The two wings spread could be a hint to the number 2 (assuming that it will be dragon age 2). In the original poster for DA, the dragon had a descending position (a reference to the Blight's attack on Ferelden)., while this picture shows him rising to the sky, a reference that the adventure is not over yet (this could also refer to another expansion, although i hope that is not the case )

[adembroski11]

Chris Priestly wrote...

Well, I know what it is, but I think all I'll say is that this will be a pretty cool date for fans of Dragon Age.

You can tell me, I'm already under an NDA for EA!!!

[Hulk Hsieh]

If there's something big in 2011, I think it should be shown in the coming E3.

I'm really looking forward to what's in their sleeves.

[1079036]

That's when the next patch is coming out~



Its either the expansion or sequel. I don't think its that hard to make a guess.

[thegoldfinch]

Ohhh, I hope I hope I hope it's a sequel! I do love me some Dragon Age. I can't tell you how many people I've convinced to buy it, and how many people I've seen fall in love with it. =)

[Lintanis]

Only 8 Months to go lol

[Auru]

I bet it's patch 1.04





lol

[Lord Gremlin]

Well, it's pretty obvious that there are only 2 options here: it'll be either Dragon Age sequel (Dragon Age 2 or whatever the name will be) or it'll be a very big story DLC - like Awakening or even bigger.



What I don't understand is why they keep it such a secret. Well, probably they haven't chosen a name for it yet.

[Frank the Running Bugzepel]

Dragon Age 2: It's your idea, but don't expect any royalties

[GardenSnake]

miltos33 wrote...

chaosapiant wrote...

I can't imagine a full expansion coming out another year from now. EA has already stated that they plan to get DA2 out the door around that time. Hopefully it won't be rushed, but I have faith in my Bioware.

Just by having faith in your Bioware will not make the game any better. This is the first time I hear a developer releasing a sequel to an RPG (if that is the case) after only one year. Welcome to the world of EA. Personally, I hope this is the 2nd expansion, otherwise I will not be interested at all. 

They most likely started making the thing earlier than when the game was released. Remember, it was done near the start of 09 which pretty much gives them two years.

[asaiasai]

Hopefully it is the day Bioware announces it is able to tell EA to walk west untill thier collective hats float? Probably not but one can dream right?



Asai

[Magicman10893]

Maybe it is when the patch that fixes Awakening finally becomes available. I am damn tired of running around in Sentinel Armor and wielding Vigilance when it looks like I am actually running around with Warden Commander Armor and Starfang. When I said I still wanted to use Starfang I didn't mean this.

[250poundbeefcake]

Well, first, lets use a bit of logic here. Now, what do we know about Biowares history or track record?

- Bioware has always used the same engine for their sequels that they used for the original game. There are multiple reasons they do this. A major reason is that it cuts down on development time (which also means significantly cutting down on $$$) as the team(s) are familiar with how everything works.

-The original Baldur's Gate was released in November of 1998. Its sequel, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was released in September of 2000. That is about two years. The original Mass Effect was released in November of 2007, and Mass Effect 2 January of 2010. Again, roughly two years.

-The original Dragon Age for the PC was set to be released in March of 2009, and was essentially finished and ready to ship, but due to EA's marketing agenda, they pulled the plug last second and decided to ship it simultaneously with the xbox and playstion versions in November around the Holidays. So with the original March release date in mind for DA:O, and a tentative date set for February 2011 for a new Dragon Age title.....well, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to put two and two together.

-Also, the original game stays somewhat fresh in the players mind with only a 2 year time gap in between.  It's of my opinion that Bioware intentionally makes it a goal to get a sequel out with a two year time limit and maybe some change give or take.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we know we have a Dragon Age 2 on our hands.

For serial.

Modifié par 250poundbeefcake, 01 juin 2010 - 02:57 .

[The Hardest Thing In The World]

It's the date for 1.04 patch release, fellas.