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The maker of Dragon Age and Mass Effect has had to endure cost-cutting measures as it becomes an ‘agile and more focused studio.’
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The maker of Dragon Age and Mass Effect has had to endure cost-cutting measures as it becomes an ‘agile and more focused studio.’
BioWare is cutting 50 staff, including a writer who worked on all three Dragon Age games. It claims Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and Mass Effect won't be affected.
BioWare announced 50 layoffs, including long-time Dragon Age writers, in a bid to make a more “agile” team
BioWare is laying off “approximately” 50 people, according to an announcement from general manager Gary McKay. He was quick to assure fans that the layoffs would better position the company to continue development on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.
BioWare layoffs have been announced as the company attempts to reorganize ahead of the release of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.