OG Xbox exclusive Jade Empire If it weren't for Microsoft's “Moronic suggestion”, it could be “another franchise” for BioWare

BioWare has built several legendary series in its game development studio, such as Baldur's Door, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age. Less known martial arts RPG Emerald Empire It would have been on the list, although it sounds like its chances are being broken due to rough startup windows and some bad Microsoft advice.

Finish My perfect console podcast (If found GamesRadar), Dr. Greg Zeschuk, co-founder of Bioware, discusses one of his regrets. Specifically, launch Jade Empire at the end of the original Xbox's life cycle. RPG was on April 12, 2005, a few months before the Xbox 360 release date on November 22, 2005.

“Microsoft's is like, 'No, you should release it now at the end of the cycle because it's a great time,'” said Dr. Zeschuk. Just like their absolute ancestors suggest. This is the stupidest thing ever. ”

If Bioware delays the project a little, putting Jade Empire on the Xbox 360, Dr. Zeschuk speculates that the studio might “re-up” and be ready. It may cost more money, but it may make Jade Empire a better place.

“Give us six months to give us a chance to be the launch champion of 360, and we're going to have another franchise,” Dr. Zeschuk said. “And I mean, who knows where… like, I just think it's going to be a product that's more successful at the start of the loop versus the end of the loop.”

Of course, Bioware co-founders also acknowledged that Jade Empire's battle “is not as good as it was.” But, in theory, it could have brought Microsoft closer to even within the 360s boot window. Xbox 360's game like Condemnation: Crime Source, Perfect Dark Zero, Gotham Racing 3 and Outstanding Title Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Moviethis is the disadvantage of role-playing games.

The Xbox 360 will be the definition console for BioWare, especially in the current era. Both Mass Effect and Dragon Age will be launched on the Xbox 360, eventually becoming a dual-poster for Hyundai BioWare. Can the Jade Empire be one-third? Once Rumors of Jade Empire 2and The vision of the spiritual successor of the Jade Empire abolished Surfaced a few years ago.

Today, BioWare is in a volatile position. back Layouts and several projects leading starts,,,,, Dragon Age: Veil does not meet the expectations of electronic art. The studio is Reorganization was carried out earlier this yearwith some developers moving into other EA projects, while others were fired.

Now all BioWare's efforts are fixed on one of the pillars mentioned above: the next mass effect. Announced at the 2020 Game Awardswe have I only saw a few trailers In the years since. Whether Jade Empire may offer another pillar, it is still interesting to consider how the Xbox 360 launch might change the game's evaluation and Bioware's overall history.

Eric is a freelance writer for IGN.