EA faces backlash over BioWare closure as Mass Effect promotion, petition and criticism continue

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EA drew criticism on November 5 for promoting Mass Effect merchandise ahead of N7 Day after closing BioWare. Warren Spector again attacked EA executive pay, a Canadian petition gathered enough signatures to reach the government, and a documentary will show BioWare's final two years. Richard Garriott also commented on EA's project cancellations.

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Richard Garriott on the state of the games industry: 'The bells and whistles are no longer what's important' PC Gamer
Warren Spector sounds even angrier about BioWare's closure as he recounts the massive salaries of EA execs: 'Is there ANY accountability left in this world?' PC Gamer
EA Killed Mass Effect But Is Still Trying To Make Money On It GameSpot
BioWare's Final Years Were Filmed and Will Be Revealed in a New Documentary IGN
Mass Effect petition has enough signatures for the Canadian Government to potentially save BioWare Eurogamer