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Today on The Examined Game, I'm talking with Mark Darrah, who spent over two decades at BioWare. Mark was part of the studio's early days as it took a huge risk on the original Baldur's Gate. He then helped shepherd the studio through a series of hits, including Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2, and was an integral part of helping to launch the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series.

This is such a fascinating insight into the ups and downs that come with monumental success in the games industry. Mark talks about the lessons learned from being part of one of the world's biggest AAA studios, and the lessons that newer studios, like Larian (Baldur's Gate 3), could learn from BioWare's experience.

We talk about the failed launch of Anthem and the troubled development behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Mark was so candid and generous with his insights and experience working on these huge projects. It is such a rare insight to get, and I hope you enjoy the episode.
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