NEWS
by Mark Barley
BioWare Confirms New Mass Effect Titles
Ray Muzyka, BioWare co-founder, has confirmed that there will be more Mass Effect titles coming and that these titles will provide the clarity fans have been clamoring for in regards to Mass Effect 3.
In an open letter Muzyka stated that Mass Effect 3 was not the end of the franchise. He also stated that the ME development team is “hard at work on a number of game content initiatives”.
“Building on their research, Exec Producer Casey Hudson and the team are hard at work on a number of game content initiatives that will help answer the questions, providing more clarity for those seeking further closure to their journey,” he said.
“We’re working hard to maintain the right balance between the artistic integrity of the original story while addressing the fan feedback we’ve received.”
Muzyka also spoke on some upcoming DLC for ME3. “We’re working hard to maintain the right balance between the artistic integrity of the original story while addressing the fan feedback we’ve received.”
“This is in addition to our existing plan to continue providing new Mass Effect content and new full games, so rest assured that your journey in the Mass Effect universe can, and will, continue.”
Muzyka stated that BioWare is very open to "constructive" feedback not "destructive" feedback. "The reaction to the release of Mass Effect 3 has been unprecedented. On one hand, some of our loyal fans are passionately expressing their displeasure about how their game concluded; we care about this feedback, and we’re planning to directly address it,” said Muzyka.
“However, most folks appear to agree that the game as a whole is exceptional, with more than 75 critics giving it a perfect review score and a review average in the mid-90s. Net, I’m proud of the team, but we can and must always strive to do better.”
He continued: “Some of the criticism that has been delivered in the heat of passion by our most ardent fans, even if founded on valid principles, such as seeking more clarity to questions or looking for more closure, for example – has unfortunately become destructive rather than constructive.
“We listen and will respond to constructive criticism, but much as we will not tolerate individual attacks on our team members, we will not support or respond to destructive commentary.”
Apparently this whole "can we change the Mass Effect 3 ending" will not go away.
“However, most folks appear to agree that the game as a whole is exceptional, with more than 75 critics giving it a perfect review score and a review average in the mid-90s. Net, I’m proud of the team, but we can and must always strive to do better.”
He continued: “Some of the criticism that has been delivered in the heat of passion by our most ardent fans, even if founded on valid principles, such as seeking more clarity to questions or looking for more closure, for example – has unfortunately become destructive rather than constructive.
“We listen and will respond to constructive criticism, but much as we will not tolerate individual attacks on our team members, we will not support or respond to destructive commentary.”