Uncover a Sinister Conspiracy in Revelation

Mass Effect Prequel Novel Now Available

Experience the events that lead up to the highly anticipated Xbox 360 game in the novel Mass Effect: Revelation. The novel is authored by New York Times bestselling author Drew Karpyshyn, who conveniently is also the Lead Writer on Mass Effect right here at BioWare.

Mass Effect Highly Anticipated

Read what IGN editors are saying about BioWare's upcoming sci-fi action RPG:

"A probable game of the year in my humble opinion."
- Jon Miller, Editor, IGN Xbox360 (named Mass Effect as #1 on his "Most Anticipated of 2007" list)

"Call me crazy, but I actually am looking forward to this one more than Halo 3. 2007 is going to have some fantastic RPGs and Mass Effect is leading the charge."
- Erik Brudvig, Editor, IGN Xbox360 (named Mass Effect as #1 on his "Most Anticipated of 2007" list)

More Mass Effect News

Wondering what part you can play in saving the galaxy? Read all about the character classes you can choose from in this two part article.

Don't miss the exceptional new screenshots of this beautifully rendered next-gen game.

Distress Call! Watch the destruction of Eden Prime.

Read the Mass Effect Dev Diaries with Producer Casey Hudson and Lead Designer Preston Watamaniuk. Get the inside scoop on the development of Mass Effect from the top.

Get all the press coverage for BioWare's sci-fi epic.

Hot Mass Effect Forum Topics

Favorite species we've seen so far. Fan preference for the aliens they have seen to date. Discuss.

Letting a world die. Speculation on courses of action you may take as Commander Shepard. Discuss.

Mind Puzzles in Mass Effect? Fans sound off about puzzles in Role Playing Games. Discuss.

Lead Writer Talks Classes in Forums

David Gaider, Lead Writer for Dragon Age, had this to say recently in the Dragon Age forums:

"There's a big difference between dictating how a particular class must feel and dictating how others might feel about that class. A mage is free to be as religious as he likes. That still does not mean he is going to be able to be part of any church.

Does that mean there are no classes at all that involve something like priests who are also mages? Why yes, yes it does mean that. Does that mean there are no witch-hunters of some kind? Not at all, though they certainly won't be casting spells.

And if you don't like that, well tough noogies. There are all sorts of things the setting dictates which makes things different from D&D or other RPGs out there."

What are your thoughts on character classes in RPGs? Join the discussion.

Dragon Talk

Just how big is Ferelden? A discussion on the size and geography of the setting for Dragon Age. Discuss.

Okay - so how mature is Dragon Age? A discussion about the mature themes that will appear in Dragon Age and how mature the game will be. Discuss.

BioSpeak - A collection of posts and information from the Dragon Age Development team. Discuss.

And just for fun:

Dragon Age Writer Mary Kirby and the Zombie Kittens of Doom Discuss.

BioWare Austin Announces World Designer Contest

With the success of last year's writing contest, BioWare is excited to follow it up this year with a world design contest. Anyone who has dreamed of working as a world designer will find this a unique opportunity to get their work noticed by the right people. We are looking for exceptionally talented level designers to help develop BioWare's first MMORPG in Austin, Texas.

Read contest details and entry requirements.

Smokin' Hot Jobs at BioWare

Want to work in the gaming industry? Are you powered by raw, crackling game-creation energy that threatens to burst, alien-like, from you at any moment? Then avert disaster and check out these openings:

Edmonton

Austin

View all job openings

Download Jade Empire: Special Edition

Jade Empire: Special Edition for the PC is in stores and ready to kick some RPG backside in this multiple award-winning tale of deception, strife and way-crazy back tattoos.

Purchase and download Jade Empire: Special Edition today.

We Want To Hear Your Thoughts

Modding Part 2, for those who want another modding thread. An ongoing discussion for people who are modding their copies of Jade Empire Special Edition. Discuss.

What is your martial artist called? Fans explain what their Jade Empire character is called and why they chose that name. Discuss.