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On October 21, voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, known for their roles as Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, held an Instagram Live session to address the recent closure of BioWare. The actors expressed sorrow over the studio's fate and concern for the employees affected by the layoffs.
Hale suggested that BioWare suffered under ownership that may have lacked a full understanding of the studio's identity, prioritizing profit margins over creative motives. She speculated that the company might eventually release its intellectual properties to the market to increase profits, potentially allowing others to acquire them.
Meer highlighted the significance of BioWare as an Edmonton-based company, noting the loss for the local acting community and the city. Despite the studio's closure, the actors confirmed they intend to celebrate N7 Day and the upcoming 20th anniversary of the original Mass Effect release next year, regardless of corporate support.
While Hale floated the idea of a community-funded effort to save the franchise, the report notes that such a prospect faces significant financial hurdles. The article points to EA's historical handling of the Ultima series as a precedent for potential IP stagnation, while noting that a separate Amazon series based on Mass Effect is reportedly continuing.
