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Canadian MP Pushes BioWare Independence from EA
Canadian politician seeks government help to let BioWare buy back studio from EA.
In brief
Canadian politician seeks government help to let BioWare buy back studio from EA. Canadian MP Don Davies petitioned government to fund BioWare's independence from EA after studio closure. Originally reported by IGN.
BioWare Closure
EA shut BioWare after purchasing studio in 2007.
Canadian Petition
Brendan Routh initiated petition e-7898 with 2,861 signatures.
MP Don Davies
Don Davies sponsored petition to fund BioWare independence from EA.
Petition Goals
Petition asks government to provide capital for BioWare buyback and protect Canadian businesses.
EA's Pattern
EA buys developers, sets unrealistic timelines, overworks staff, and shuts studios when sales fail.
Petition Threshold
Petition reached 500 signatures before House of Commons review.
Next Steps
Canadian government may act on petition to fund BioWare independence from EA.
The big picture
Canadian MP Don Davies petitioned government to fund BioWare's independence from EA after studio closure.
