Publisher EA and Amazon sparked debate among Mass Effect fans after it was announced that a series may be on the horizon, pending a deal. Former Bioware lead writer David Gaider recently responded to the news, saying that the prospect of a television adaptation makes him "cringe."On social media, Gaider began by writing, "I'm relieved to see that the Mass Effect/Amazon deal is for a potential TV series and not a movie. Even so, the possibility (and likewise for Dragon Age) makes me cringe just a little, unlike many fans who appear... excited?"Â He went on to argue that establishing a protagonist where Mass Effect had allowed for custom heroes would alienate certain fans, regardless of the creative decisions. He continued by stating that a TV show would be likely to reduce certain stories, such as those of the companion characters, which would further upset fans.
These arguments mirror those made by fans across the Internet, debating whether or not any series should attempt to adapt the story of Commander Shepard. It's worth noting, however, that recent news only told of a deal between EA and Amazon. There are currently no details available regarding the plot of the show or its central characters, therefore nothing yet suggesting that it will adapt the events of the Mass Effect trilogy.
The Mass Effect trilogy began with the 2007 game, set in the year 2183. The game explored a fictitious future in which humans had achieved faster-than-light travel and had come into contact with countless alien civilizations across the Milky Way galaxy. Players take command of the Normandy as the customizeable Commander Shepard, the galaxy's first Human Spectre (Special Tactics and Reconnaissance). Throughout the trilogy, players are forced to make decisions that affect their crew and the fate of the galaxy, all in an effort to save it from the threat of the Reapers.
Bioware's Mass Effect trilogy was generally met with critical acclaim from critics and players, though its ending was subject to immense criticism and resulted in notable backlash from fans. The series was followed up with Mass Effect: Andromeda, which was plagued by a number of bugs and glitches upon release and criticized for its lacklustre story and characters. Following the financial failure of the game, the franchise seemingly came to a halt, until the announcement of both the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, released in May, 2021; and a fifth instalment in the franchise.
At the Game Awards in 2020, Bioware unveiled a teaser for a new Mass Effect game, seemingly bringing old characters like Liara T'Soni back. Details about the upcoming game remain scarce, though Bioware did treat fans to a new poster on N7 Day.
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