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Former BioWare Devs Reject EA's Live-Service Blame

2/7/2025

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Former BioWare developers have taken a stand against EA CEO Andrew Wilson's assertion that Dragon Age: The Veilguard's failure stemmed from its absence of live-service features. David Gaider and Mike Laidlaw emphasized that prioritizing profit overlooks the magic of single-player experiences. They called for a return to the franchise's roots, pointing to the success of Baldur's Gate 3 as inspiration.

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Former BioWare developers have taken a stand against EA CEO Andrew Wilson's assertion that Dragon Age: The Veilguard's failure stemmed from its absence of live-service features. David Gaider and Mike Laidlaw emphasized that prioritizing profit overlooks the magic of single-player experiences. They called for a return to the franchise's roots, pointing to the success of Baldur's Gate 3 as inspiration.