EA Closes BioWare Studio, Cancels Upcoming Mass Effect and Sims Titles

Electronic Arts is shutting down its BioWare studio, known for the 'Mass Effect' and 'Dragon Age' series, leading to approximately 400 layoffs. This restructuring also cancels the next 'Mass Effect' and a 'The Sims' game. The move follows EA's recent acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium and signals a strategic shift towards fewer, larger-scale action-adventure games.