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Bioware's iconic third-person RPG that spawned several highly acclaimed instalments. Defend the galaxy against powerful mechanical beings called Reapers as one of six classes, uncovering the underlying story.
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Epic Games to receive BAFTA award for Unreal Engine achievements

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Epic Games will be given a Special Award at their upcoming event. The Award is given out for their achievements with Unreal Engine and excellence in technology.

Aliens: Crucible RPG reminded Chris Avellone of Mass Effect games

picture showing female character hiding from alien
Aliens: Crucible was an RPG in development by Obsidian Entertainment until Sega cut the project and it was cancelled. Chris Avellone revealed a few more details recently, saying it reminded him of Mass Effect but was more terrifying.

BioWare's founders receive prestigious honour Order of Canada

Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, BioWare's runaway co-founders
We must admit that seeing two very familiar BioWare mugs smiling back at us after a lengthy absence from the scene is a great way to start the day but the company's co-founders Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka only came for the Order of Canada.

BioWare plan to have Mass Effect themed armour in Anthem

Picture of an Interceptor in Anthem wearing the N7 colours
BioWare's N7 Day brought many interesting things such as Xbox One X enhanced Mass Effect Andromeda, but also featured the studio's future projects. For example, Anthem, due for release on 22 February 2019 will have N7 armour cosmetics.

BioWare 'Can’t wait to see what the future holds' for Mass Effect

BioWare celebrated the N7 day with a video commemorating the franchise. The future of Mass Effect remains bleak. To celebrate the anniversary, the Apex Elite Pack has been brought back and will be available until 13 November 2017.

Origin Access Premier release date confirmed, On the House closed

Promotional picture for Origin Access Premier, a new service by EA
EA have revealed that Origin Access Premier service will go live on 30 July 2018 during an investor call, but they have also silently shut down On the House program. Some players might miss it, but honestly it needed a change. Or a boot.

James Ohlen leaves BioWare after 22 years with the company

Collage showing four games done by BioWare
Even if you're not familiar with the name of James Ohlen you know him alright, what with the man having played key roles in bringing us Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect: Andromeda.

BioWare stares into the abyss as Drew Karpyshyn leaves the team once again

Mass Effect title screen, black background with silver-blue letters.
One of BioWare's most recognizable writers, Drew Karpyshyn, has left the building. The developer's future did not look bright with the flop of Mass Effect: Andromeda and key members leaving the studio looks even worse.

What's the deal with BioWare's Anthem?

Anthem game logo
After more that two decades of producing RPGs BioWare is now making what looks like a Destiny/Warframe style story driven shooter and it can be a bit of a surprise until you stop for a moment to think about it.

Most memorable video games with creatures that are out of this world

This Saturday, I list five games with the most memorable aliens, in honour of the movie Alien: Covenant launching in theaters. No probing here guys, just good clean fun.