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Electronic Arts to Cut 400 Jobs and Shut Down BioWare

Original: Electronic Arts to Cut 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare

Electronic Arts is cutting roughly 400 jobs and shutting down BioWare, the storied studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, according to a Bloomberg report circulating widely on Wednesday. The move marks the end of one of gaming's most celebrated role-playing studios and adds to a long wave of layoffs across the video game industry, drawing criticism from players and developers mourning its legacy.

Why now: The closure of a legendary studio and large-scale layoffs at a major games publisher is major industry news affecting fans and employees.

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