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BioWare makes Gary McKay permanent general managerBy BangShowbiz

BioWare has hired Gary McKay as its new permanent general manager.

The boss - who started with EA in 1998 before moving to Propaganda Games and returning on January 2020 as BioWare's Head of Development Operations - was made the 'Mass Effect' studio's interim GM in December, and now the role has become permanent.

He said in a statement: "I started my career in the industry with EA back in 1998 and it was so exciting to see the studio and company grow in the early days.

"I spent the next seven years with EA before moving on. But now you could say I’ve come full circle.

“I’m so grateful for this opportunity. When you spend over 20 years in the industry, there are a small handful of studios on your bucket list in terms of teams you’d want to work with — and BioWare is at the top of my list.

"This studio is unique in that it has an incredible history of building critically successful games and universes that are truly beloved by so many fans.

"For me, success is all about rebuilding that reputation, and delivering on that promise of quality.”

He added that he's excited for the future and offered fans a hint of what's to come from the company.

He continued: "We’re laser-focused on releasing the types of games BioWare has built a reputation on - high-quality console, PC, and online RPG games with rich stories, unforgettable characters, and vast worlds.

"We continue to work on the next Dragon Age and Mass Effect — and this is a milestone year being the 10th anniversary with more to come from Star Wars: The Old Republic.”