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This Year’s N7 Day Spent Fighting For Mass Effect's Future
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- BioWare's closure last month has cast a somber tone over this year's N7 Day, originally a celebration for the Mass Effect series, with fans and industry figures expressing a strong desire to continue the franchise's legacy.
- The shutdown followed EA's acquisition by private equity groups, including the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, leading to controversy and disappointment among the Mass Effect community.
- Fans have launched a "Save Mass Effect" campaign featuring billboards and advertisements across North America, supported by former BioWare staff, voice actors, and other game developers.
- The movement has also gained political attention in Canada, with New Democratic Party leaders calling for government intervention to protect BioWare and Canadian gaming jobs.
- Despite the closure, the Mass Effect series continues to inspire, with related projects like Owlcat Games hiring former BioWare writers and ongoing calls to preserve the franchise's creative vision.
