EA is NOW THE OWNER OF MASS EFFECT

Although the implication is that the BioWare MMORPG is an original IP, Riccitiello and his associates steered clear of saying so specifically. He did say that the deal will make EA the owner of the Mass Effect, Jade Empire, Mercenaries, Full Spectrum Warrior, and Saboteur properties. The executive also said that EA "expect[s] to bring 10 franchises to market in the next few years; six of which are wholly owned." No mention was made of Dragon Age, BioWare's little-seen fantasy title.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6180818.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;comment;1

noooooooooooooo!

*crys*

there goes another geat game

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

There goes 2 great developers. BioShockOwnz

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

-Ninja_Dog-

Yes, they will own the rights to the game. Also, any contractual obligations may be voided once EA acquires Bioware in January.

Isn't MS still publishing Mass Effect?CJL13

EA fully owns mass effect but i think microsoft is still publishing it.

Do you see that?

That's the **** hitting the fan LMAO :lol:

I can't help but feel bummed, I hate EA, why Bioware? Why not some other dev, but Bioware? They had so much talent.

RIP Bioware, we barely new ye.

Maybe I'm going overboard, but still, EA blows.

[QUOTE="-Ninja_Dog-"]

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

acegunslinger

Yes, they will own the rights to the game. Also, any contractual obligations may be voided once EA acquires Bioware in January.

But those agreements don't just stop. EA bought the agreements too.

no...that can't be. take anyone....just not Bioware! omg this sucks....sad day in gaming history. i never used to "hate" ea, but now you better believe i do!

I can't help but feel bummed, I hate EA, why Bioware? Why not some other dev, but Bioware? They had so much talent.

RIP Bioware, we barely new ye.

Maybe I'm going overboard, but still, EA blows.

Vis-a-Vis

Looking forward to playing Mass Effect on PC:Dtrizzle_a

Like that wasn't going to happen anyway.

The PS3 version is the question.

Looking forward to playing Mass Effect on PC:Dtrizzle_a

Microsoft owns the publishing rights to Mass Effect soooo....nikolajz1

Nope, MS published it, but BioWare owns it.

Now Cows can get a piece of the WRPG action

Also I like how the lemmings are forgetting that EA is one of the biggest publishers in gaming, It won't be a problem for them to publish the PS3 version of Mass Effect.

[QUOTE="acegunslinger"][QUOTE="-Ninja_Dog-"]

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

-Ninja_Dog-

Yes, they will own the rights to the game. Also, any contractual obligations may be voided once EA acquires Bioware in January.

But those agreements don't just stop. EA bought the agreements too.

Now Cows can get a piece of the WRPG action

mikemil828

if they have a 360.

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

-Ninja_Dog-

[QUOTE="mikemil828"]

Now Cows can get a piece of the WRPG action

TheDarkDisciple

if they have a 360.

What, you don't think that EA would port Bioware's games to every single system they can? If so then why are the lemmings so panicked?

[QUOTE="-Ninja_Dog-"]

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

acegunslinger

Yes, they will own the rights to the game. Also, any contractual obligations may be voided once EA acquires Bioware in January.

I'm guessing you're not a lawyer, because that's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Just because a company transfers ownership doesn't mean that any existing contracts with other parties are null and void. If you thought about your statement a little bit you'd realize what a legal nightmare that would be. Cerberus, after buying Chrysler, could say to all of its labor union employees, "oh sorry, but you know that contract that your union had with us, well we're going to void that contract."

So, as you can see, you don't know what you're talking about.

[QUOTE="trizzle_a"]Looking forward to playing Mass Effect on PC:Dharis12121212

Yeah I knew that, but this cements it now though.

Yeah, so what? Bioware is still publishing the game.-Karmum-

For one, they were never publishing the game in the first place, microsoft was, but now that EA owns them, technically we could see a Mass Effect game for the PS3 or PC, that is, considering the limitations to the contract of course.

[QUOTE="-Ninja_Dog-"]

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

Funkyhamster

2k Games published Oblivion.

I think MS still publishes Mass Effect, but every other ME game will be published by EA.

So if EA owns Mass Effect, there are high chances of it going multiplatform :?haris12121212

It's published by microsoft.

[QUOTE="acegunslinger"][QUOTE="-Ninja_Dog-"]

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

kevbo77

Yes, they will own the rights to the game. Also, any contractual obligations may be voided once EA acquires Bioware in January.

I'm guessing you're not a lawyer, because that's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Just because a company transfers ownership doesn't mean that any existing contracts with other parties are null and void. If you thought about your statement a little bit you'd realize what a legal nightmare that would be. Cerberus, after buying Chrysler, could say to all of its labor union employees, "oh sorry, but you know that contract that your union had with us, well we're going to void that contract."

So, as you can see, you don't know what you're talking about.

Here Mr. Lawyer, from the damn site:

"MASS EFFECT © 2003-2007 BioWare Corp. Mass Effect, BioWare Corp., the BioWare Corp. logo, BioWare and the BioWare logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of BioWare Corp. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, the Microsoft Game Studios logo, Xbox 360, and the Xbox 360 logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and other countries."

There goes 2 great developers. BioShockOwnz

LOL coming from a guy with a crisis avatar:lol::lol:

[QUOTE="haris12121212"]So if EA owns Mass Effect, there are high chances of it going multiplatform :?turgore

It's published by microsoft.

They'll publish for the rest of the systems themselves, and there doesn't seem to all that much Microsoft can do about it.

[QUOTE="TheDarkDisciple"][QUOTE="mikemil828"]

Now Cows can get a piece of the WRPG action

mikemil828

if they have a 360.

What, you don't think that EA would port Bioware's games to every single system they can? If so then why are the lemmings so panicked?

Because BioWare's FOLLOWUP games can now go to the PS3 and PC. The first ME game will still be 360-exclusive (or at least 360/PC exclusive)

*plays taps*

So long Bioware, and thanks for all the fish.

[QUOTE="mikemil828"][QUOTE="TheDarkDisciple"][QUOTE="mikemil828"]

Now Cows can get a piece of the WRPG action

mjarantilla

if they have a 360.

What, you don't think that EA would port Bioware's games to every single system they can? If so then why are the lemmings so panicked?

Because BioWare's FOLLOWUP games can now go to the PS3 and PC. The first ME game will still be 360-exclusive (or at least 360/PC exclusive)

[QUOTE="kevbo77"][QUOTE="acegunslinger"][QUOTE="-Ninja_Dog-"]

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

Nagidar

Yes, they will own the rights to the game. Also, any contractual obligations may be voided once EA acquires Bioware in January.

I'm guessing you're not a lawyer, because that's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Just because a company transfers ownership doesn't mean that any existing contracts with other parties are null and void. If you thought about your statement a little bit you'd realize what a legal nightmare that would be. Cerberus, after buying Chrysler, could say to all of its labor union employees, "oh sorry, but you know that contract that your union had with us, well we're going to void that contract."

So, as you can see, you don't know what you're talking about.

Here Mr. Lawyer, from the damn site:

"MASS EFFECT © 2003-2007 BioWare Corp. Mass Effect, BioWare Corp., the BioWare Corp. logo, BioWare and the BioWare logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of BioWare Corp. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, the Microsoft Game Studios logo, Xbox 360, and the Xbox 360 logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and other countries."

Meaningless statement, Bioware has to cite Microsoft if they use one of their trademarks

[QUOTE="Nagidar"][QUOTE="kevbo77"][QUOTE="acegunslinger"][QUOTE="-Ninja_Dog-"]

MS is still the publisher so there are agreements in place already.

But can EA publish a PS3 version ? Thats the question.

mikemil828

Yes, they will own the rights to the game. Also, any contractual obligations may be voided once EA acquires Bioware in January.

I'm guessing you're not a lawyer, because that's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Just because a company transfers ownership doesn't mean that any existing contracts with other parties are null and void. If you thought about your statement a little bit you'd realize what a legal nightmare that would be. Cerberus, after buying Chrysler, could say to all of its labor union employees, "oh sorry, but you know that contract that your union had with us, well we're going to void that contract."

So, as you can see, you don't know what you're talking about.

Here Mr. Lawyer, from the damn site:

"MASS EFFECT © 2003-2007 BioWare Corp. Mass Effect, BioWare Corp., the BioWare Corp. logo, BioWare and the BioWare logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of BioWare Corp. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, the Microsoft Game Studios logo, Xbox 360, and the Xbox 360 logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and other countries."

Meaningless statement, Bioware has to cite Microsoft if they use one of their trademarks

No, if MS owned ME, MS would have been included in the first part.

Now Cows can get a piece of the WRPG action

Also I like how the lemmings are forgetting that EA is one of the biggest publishers in gaming, It won't be a problem for them to publish the PS3 version of Mass Effect.

mikemil828