BioWare CEOs Interview at C&VG
Posted Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 20:18 CET by chevalier

Computerandvideogames.com (C&VG) have interviewed the joint CEOs of BioWare, dr Ray Muzyka and dr Greg Zeschuk, about the passsing year 2003 for BioWare and their plans for 2004. Here's a tidbit:

In which key area or areas would you most like to see the RPG progress over the next couple of years?

Dr. Ray Muzyka: We see the role-playing game genre as being quite broad, with story and character interaction being the core elements of a 'BioWare RPG'. Hence, we think it's quite possible to successfully merge elements of other genres into RPGs - for example, with Jade Empire we're merging elements of action games and martial arts combat with a strong role-playing system.

One of the most exciting areas for me personally is seeing games merge elements of different types of genres in this fashion.

It's also great to see games including realistic simulation (physics, artificial intelligence, and so on) - all these elements help make a role-playing experience that much more believable and immersive.

Where do you see technology taking us, in terms changes/advancements it will allow developers bring to the RPG genre?

Dr. Greg Zeschuk: As a developer focusing on character and story development, BioWare is very excited about the great technology coming down the pipe because it will allow us to develop even more immersive experiences.

Our character technology is becoming ultra-realistic, and the environments our characters inhabit are becoming even more stunning. Considering the immersive leap from Baldur's Gate to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic; it's very exciting to image what we'll be able to do with future games like Jade Empire and our other secret projects.

Read the whole interview at C&VG.