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BioWare Co-Founder/Beamdog CEO Trent Oster Says He's Running the Numbers on Saving Mass Effect and Wants the Original Band Back Together, Starting with James Ohlen
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Key Points:
- BioWare co-founder Trent Oster, now CEO of Beamdog, is exploring ways to save BioWare's IPs, particularly Mass Effect, by potentially reuniting original team members and securing funding for a new RPG project.
- Oster highlighted the financial challenge of producing a AAA-quality Mass Effect game, estimating costs around $200 million, but believes a disciplined, experienced team could do it for less.
- James Ohlen, a veteran BioWare designer known for leading major titles like Baldur's Gate and Dragon Age, expressed interest in rejoining the effort despite previously leaving Archetype Entertainment due to burnout.
- Oster acknowledged the need for significant capital and is considering support from the Canadian government or major investors to finance the project, noting Beamdog's limited resources as a small studio mainly focused on game ports.
- Fan enthusiasm remains strong, especially following recent events like N7 Day, fueling hope for the revival of Mass Effect and Dragon Age despite the considerable obstacles involved.
