BioWare is a Canadian video game developer.
Founded in 1995 by Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip, the company is based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
BioWare is known for creating deeply immersive, narrative-driven role-playing games (RPGs).
Some of BioWare’s most popular video game titles include:
- Baldur’s Gate Series: Their first notable success was Baldur’s Gate, a series which revitalized the computer RPG genre, and was known for its complex storytelling and use of the Dungeons & Dragons rule set.
- Mass Effect Series: A science fiction RPG trilogy that began in 2007, known for its complex narrative, character interactions, and branching storylines that are influenced by players’ choices throughout the series.
- Dragon Age Series: Starting with Dragon Age: Origins in 2009, this series is celebrated for its dark fantasy universe, compelling story, and the intricate world-building.
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR): Released in 2003, KOTOR is a highly praised Star Wars RPG, notable for its engaging story, characters, and the freedom to choose between the dark side and the light side of the Force.