What BioWare's Closure Means for Mass Effect Fans This N7 Da…
For players, this collection offers a tangible way to celebrate Mass Effect's legacy even as the studio behind it closes. It also highlights growing fan frustration with EA's handling of BioWare's shu…
For players, this collection offers a tangible way to celebrate Mass Effect's legacy even as the studio behind it closes. It also highlights growing fan frustration with EA's handling of BioWare's shu…
Key points - BioWare was shut down last month after being acquired by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. - Moor-Art's Mass Effect Collection preorders start November 6 at 10 AM PT on its website. - The collection features art by Matt Essom and Dan Mumford, available as limited prints and T-shirts. - EA's BioWare Gear store sale has been criticized by fans as tone-deaf. - Canadian fans are trying to convince lawmakers to rescue the studio.
Timeline - Last month: BioWare is shut down following acquisition by investor consortium. - Friday, November 6, 10 AM PT: Preorders for Moor-Art's Mass Effect Collection begin. - Ongoing: Fans launch petition and lobby Canadian lawmakers to save BioWare.
FAQ
Q: When can I preorder the Mass Effect art prints? A: Preorders open Friday, November 6, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST on the Moor-Art website.
Q: How limited are the prints? A: Essom's print is limited to 200 hand-numbered prints plus 30 Giclée prints. Mumford's has 150 hand-numbered prints per Shepard variant, plus 30 Giclée prints each.
Q: Are the designs available on other items? A: Yes, the artwork will also be available as T-shirts, so you can wear or frame them.
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