Mass Effect lead Casey Hudson Leaves BioWare - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 08 August 2014 / 4,821 Views
BioWare executive producer and Mass Effect lead Casey Hudson has left the developer after 16 years, according to a blog post on the BioWare website. He is taking a break from the industry to help decide the next phase of his life.
"After what already feels like a lifetime of extraordinary experiences, I have decided to hit the reset button and move on from BioWare," said Hudson in the blog post. "I’ll take a much needed break, get perspective on what I really want to do with the next phase of my life, and eventually, take on a new set of challenges."
"Though there’s never an easy time to make a change like this, I believe this is the best time for it," Hudson continued. "The foundation of our new IP in Edmonton is complete, and the team is ready to move forward into pre-production on a title that I think will redefine interactive entertainment. Development for the next Mass Effect game is well underway, with stunning assets and playable builds that prove the team is ready to deliver the best Mass Effect experience to date. And the Dragon Age: Inquisition team is putting the final touches on a truly ambitious title with some of the most beautiful visuals I’ve seen in a game."
"But while I feel that the time has come, this is without a doubt the most difficult decision of my career," added Hudson. "BioWare is as magical a place today as it was when I started. The projects we are working on are some of the most exciting and prestigious in the world. The talent in our teams is second to none. And the people here are some of my closest friends. I’ve spent more time with many of you than my own family, and I have enjoyed every day of it."
Casey Hudson started at Bioware as the Technical Artist on Neverwinter Nights and moved up to the Project Director on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. He later lead the team on the Mass Effect trilogy.
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