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EA Lumps BioWare with Mythic, Makes RPG Powerhouse?

Discussion in 'Game/SP News & Comments' started by chevalier, Jun 26, 2009.

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    [​IMG]The BioWare owner probably wants to become a gaming Microsoft (oops, MS does games already, sorry, doods :o:p) because it has decided to combine BioWare with Mythic, i.e. the Warhammer folks, into a single studio of sorts. The Mythic strongman, Mark Jacobs, has or wants to go as a result. Here's a clip:

    This week, EA revealed that it would be restructuring its RPG and MMO operations into a single group made up of BioWare and Mythic. BioWare is currently working on the RPGs Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age, as well as the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic.

    Along with news of the restructuring came word that Mythic co-founder, general manager, and figurehead Mark Jacobs would be leaving the company. Without directly addressing the terms of his departure, Schachter stated, "Mark Jacobs played a major part in the success of Mythic with his contribution as GM and lead designer of [Warhammer Online]."

    Read the rest of the above article at Gamasutra (and another one). Now, also, GameBanshee got interested, pointing to a long letter from Executive Producer Jeff Hickman of Mythic Entertainment and the blog of Rev. Dr Josh Drescher, producer at Mythic, who in turn talks about the official announcement, which says:

    Today we have important news to share with the community. EA is restructuring its RPG and MMO games development into a new group that includes both Mythic and BioWare. This newly formed team will be led by Ray Muzyka, co-founder and General Manager of BioWare. With this change, Ray becomes Group General Manager of the new RPG/MMO studio group. BioWare’s other co-founder, Greg Zeschuk will become Group Creative Officer for the new RPG/MMO studio group. Rob Denton will step up as General Manager of Mythic and report to Ray. BioWare’s studios remain unchanged and continue to report to Ray.

    Mark Jacobs, co-founder and current General Manager of Mythic, will leave EA on June 23, 2009. We thank Mark for his contributions at Mythic and wish him the very best going forward. Mark played a major part in the success of Mythic with his contribution as General Manager and Lead Designer of WAR.

    Mythic retains a strong team led by Rob who co-founded Mythic in 1995. Rob played a critical role in the development of Dark Age of Camelot. In his previous role as COO, he was responsible for all day-to-day management of the studio including all development, operations and support.

    Please join us in celebrating the union of these two award-winning studios.
     
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    chevalier, Jun 26, 2009
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