Greg Zeschuk, VP of RPG powerhouse BioWare, has said that the genre that's been his company's "bread and butter" is becoming "less relevant in and of itself".
That's not to say that the elements of the genre that make it successful are going away, however. Speaking to VG247, Zeschuk said, "We had the conversation about ‘what is an RPG’ and it’s a blend. The genres are blending right now, you’re getting lots and lots of progression and RPG elements in shooters – online persistence and so on.
"It’s funny because the RPG in the context of the current world is – well, it’s not specifically irrelevant, but it’s becoming less relevant in and of itself. It’s more a function of ‘hey, this game has a great story’. For us having that emotion but also having other great features like combat and persistence of character progression and stuff."
That's a statement that might upset a lot of hardcore RPG fans. If it's causing you distress, let us know in the comments.
That's not to say that the elements of the genre that make it successful are going away, however. Speaking to VG247, Zeschuk said, "We had the conversation about ‘what is an RPG’ and it’s a blend. The genres are blending right now, you’re getting lots and lots of progression and RPG elements in shooters – online persistence and so on.
"It’s funny because the RPG in the context of the current world is – well, it’s not specifically irrelevant, but it’s becoming less relevant in and of itself. It’s more a function of ‘hey, this game has a great story’. For us having that emotion but also having other great features like combat and persistence of character progression and stuff."
That's a statement that might upset a lot of hardcore RPG fans. If it's causing you distress, let us know in the comments.
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Andy P 22 Aug 2011 16:26
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From the company that brought us Dragon Age 2... this is no surprise at all.
Given that it's the same company that brought us Dragon Age: Origins, though, it is very, very sad.
Given that it's the same company that brought us Dragon Age: Origins, though, it is very, very sad.
Ryan550 23 Aug 2011 01:59
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@Andy_P
I honestly feel sorry for the developers of Bioware now that they are under EA's control... in my opinion, It is not that Bioware are "No longer legends" its just that they are not allowed to reach their potential to be legends due to budget and time restraints given by EA.
Also.. I agree that it is extremely sad that this is coming from the ones who made Dragon Age origins.. Such an amazing game.. not for everyone I am sure but to me Dragon Age Origins is a shining gem.
I honestly feel sorry for the developers of Bioware now that they are under EA's control... in my opinion, It is not that Bioware are "No longer legends" its just that they are not allowed to reach their potential to be legends due to budget and time restraints given by EA.
Also.. I agree that it is extremely sad that this is coming from the ones who made Dragon Age origins.. Such an amazing game.. not for everyone I am sure but to me Dragon Age Origins is a shining gem.
Cfan 23 Aug 2011 08:53
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EA.
Turning decent companies into cash cows.
Turning decent companies into cash cows.