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X-Play Gives Sonic Chronicles 4/5
[Nov 21]
Calling it "a solid RPG" and praising it for having "plenty of visual charm and personality," X-Play has awarded Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood 4 out of 5 Stars. Check out their full review.
Mass Effect Wins Outstanding Cinematic
[Nov 05]
Mass Effect was honored with the award for Outstanding Achievement in Game Cinematics from the Academy of Machinima Arts & Sciences Film Festival in New York this past weekend. Visit their website for the full list of winners.
More IGN Readers' Top 100
[Nov 04]
IGN's complete list of Readers' Choice Top 100 Games of All Time is now posted. BioWare thanks their fans for naming Mass Effect, Jade Empire and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic among their Top 100.
Hippocratic Game Design
[Nov 04]
The Escapist talks to BioWare leaders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk about their journey from medical doctors to game developers, and how their experience in medicine has influenced their approach to games.
New Dragon Age: Origins Content
[Oct 29]
See a new video showcasing how your choice of Origin Story can affect the game. New Dragon Age: Origins posters are also now available for download, and check out the Fanged Skeleton and Wynne updates, all on the official site.
Exclusive Dragon Age: Origins Demo
[Oct 23]
Head to GameSpot to see the exclusive demo shown only at the Leipzig Games Convention and the Penny Arcade Expo. Narrated by project director Dan Tudge, see how your choice of Origin Story changes how the game unfolds.
Star Wars: The Old Republic Announced
[Oct 21]
BioWare reveals the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Old Republic! Your personal Star Wars saga begins as you choose to follow the light or dark side of the Force. More details at the official website. Join us - It is your destiny.
New Creatures Stalk Dragon Age Site
[Oct 17]
We have updated the DA:O website with new information about some of the creatures you will encounter during your adventures. Find out more about Blight Wolves and Devouring Corpses - knowing your enemy does have its advantages.
IGN Readers' Top 100 Games
[Oct 17]
IGN is counting down the IGN Readers' Choice Top 100 Games of All Time, with Mass Effect coming in at #81. Keep checking IGN.com for your favorite games as they continue the countdown to #1.
Mage Origin Story Revealed
[Oct 16]
Check out the November issue of Game Informer (available now) for new details about Dragon Age: Origins, including the Mage Origin Story, party tactic system, party member approval system, item combos and upgrading, and much more.
Mass Effect: IGN's #1 Xbox 360 Game
[Oct 14]
IGN names the Top 25 Xbox 360 Games to date, with Mass Effect topping the chart as the #1 game. IGN praises Mass Effect for "the lasting impression it has left" on each of them, delivering "moments not easily forgotten.
More Dragon Age World Revealed
[Oct 13]
The Dragon Age site has new updates that reveal more about this dark and gritty RPG. Learn about the Fereldans, Ostagar, Werewolves, Genlocks, Mabari War Dogs, and more. Tune into the forums to discuss with the game developers.
Mass Effect World Vistas
[Oct 07]
8 Vistas from BioWare's RPG Epic, Mass Effect, have been beautifully rendered for your desktop. Available in Fullscreen and Widescreen formats, you can get them now from the official Mass Effect website.
Dragon Age Exclusive on GameSpot
[Oct 03]
Check GameSpot this Friday night (Oct.3) and look for the first details revealed about the mysterious character of Morrigan, plus new screenshots, gameplay footage and a video interview with executive producer Dan Tudge.
One of the Best Handheld RPGs Yet
[Oct 01]
1UP.com has awarded Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood a solid "A" in their review, saying that it "takes the franchise in a new and welcome direction, to great success." Check out their full review!
Sonic Chronicles Now Available
[Sep 30]
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood is now in stores! Find out why critics are calling it "amazing" (Game Informer) and "one of the best handheld RPGs yet" (1UP), saying "it reboots the Sonic franchise with style" (CVG).
Sonic Chronicles Podcasted
[Sep 29]
Visit the SavyGamer blog where Sonic Chronicles Associate Producer Dorian Kieken speaks up on designing Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Listen to the podcast starting at 35:26.
New Dragon Age Toolset Screenshots
[Sep 26]
View four new Dragon Age Toolset screenshots that reveal the powerful conversation, cutscene, and scripting editors. Also, don't forget to watch the 6 part narrated video series highlighting features of the Dragon Age Toolset.
BioWare Goes to WAR
[Sep 23]
BioWare is thrilled to wish all our good friends at Mythic Entertainment a hearty congratulations on the launch of their MMORPG Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR). Grab your copy today and join us online for WAR!
Sonic Chronicles Dev Diary
[Sep 17]
In this video, BioWare leaders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk give their insight into some of the cool things BioWare has thrown into Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, due out September 30 on the Nintendo DS.
"A Great Experience"
[Sep 17]
PALGN predicts Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood "may prove to be SEGA's equivalent to Mario & Luigi." Check out their full preview to find out why PALGN says "fans have little reason not to get excited" for Sonic Chronicles.
Behind the Scenes of Sonic Chronicles
[Sep 17]
Dorian Kieken, associate producer for Sonic Chronicles, talks about Sonic's first RPG adventure, including inspiration for the game, how levelling up works, combat and exploration mechanics, and the possibility of a sequel.
Hedgehog to Handheld
[Sep 17]
Video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog speeds into role-playing game territory on September 30. BioWare art director Joel MacMillan talks to GameSpot about working with the DS, the combat system and how much gameplay to expect.
Hands-On with Sonic Chronicles
[Sep 17]
After just a few minutes with Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, Pocket Gamer says "it feels right," calling Sonic Chronicles "a significant achievement." Head to Pocket Gamer to read their full impressions.
Sonic Chronicles Demo Video
[Sep 17]
In case you missed it, don't forget to check out this gameplay video of Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood in action, and get a close look at puzzles, party tactics, combat and more. (39:00 in.)
Greg Zeschuk Speaks
[Sep 17]
In this interview with BioWare leader Greg Zeschuk, The Electric Playground learns firsthand about the making of Dragon Age: Origins, what BioWare learned from Dungeons & Dragons, and the exciting new features in store.
Spinning a Gripping Game
[Sep 17]
The Edmonton Journal sat down with BioWare lead writers Drew Karpyshyn (Mass Effect) and Mike Laidlaw (Jade Empire) to learn the secrets behind the rich storytelling of today's video games.
BioWare's Cinematic Design
[Sep 17]
BioWare writer Mac Walters and cinematic designer Paul Marino talked at Austin GDC about the creation of a cinematic gaming experience, a brief history of stories in games, their present state and their future.
How to Market a Computer Game
[Sep 17]
"One of the best talks so far at Austin GDC was called 'Production vs. Marketing, Marketing PWNS Every Time' by Leo Olebe of BioWare." BioWare Austin's director of marketing gives a humorous insight into video game marketing.
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