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BioWare Launches the Highly Anticipated and Critically Acclaimed Dragon Age: InquisitionEDMONTON, Alberta --(Business Wire)-- BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), today announced that the epic role-playing game, Dragon Age™: Inquisition is now available in North America. Dragon Age: Inquisition is the next-generation of RPG from BioWare that combines powerful storytelling and compelling characters with beautiful, expansive open worlds for players to explore. Winner of the official Game Critics Award for "Best RPG" at E3 2014, Dragon Age: Inquisition launches as one of the highest rated games for the new generation of consoles. Joystiq scored the game at 100, saying, "[Inquisition] sets the bar for what a blockbuster RPG should be." Game Informer also gave the game a 95 score, calling the game, "…an expansive and unforgettable journey." "Our goal with Dragon Age: Inquisition was to bring players into the next-generation of role playing games with an experience that is truly your own, all in an immersive, visually stunning world," said Mark Darrah, Executive Producer. "It's the biggest story you can play this year, and finally all our years of hard work is in the hands of players around the world." Dragon Age: Inquisition is set in an epic, dark fantasy world where players are empowered to shape and drive their experience. The game combines the storytelling legacy BioWare is known for, with deep RPG gameplay, all on a brand new RPG game engine underpinned by EA's cutting edge Frostbite™ 3 technology. Players will experience the hallmarks BioWare is known for in Dragon Age: Inquisition including a vast, overarching narrative that presents players with engrossing choices that allow them to experience unique moments based on those decisions. Become a fan of Dragon Age: Inquisition on Facebook and follow on Twitter (News - Alert)® at http://www.twitter.com/dragonage. Dragon Age: Inquisition was developed at BioWare Edmonton with support from BioWare Montreal and other locations and is available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft (News - Alert), Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC via Origin™. Dragon Age: Inquisition will be available in Europe starting on November 20. The game has been rated "M" for mature by the ESRB and "18" by PEGI; visit www.esrb.org and www.pegi.info for more information. About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the world. In fiscal year 2014, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news. EA SPORTS, The Sims, Dragon Age, Plants vs. Zombies, BioWare, Origin and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox 360 is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
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