Although Anthem did not perform well in terms of physical sales – it shifted a mere half of the boxed units that Mass Effect Andromeda sold in the same launch period in 2017 – it did much better in digital sales.

Early impressions and reviews have gone live for Anthem and it’s generally a mixed bag for Bioware’s latest epic.

“N7 means coming into the studio every day, dreaming about what the next great Mass Effect game will be," says Casey Hudson, general manager at Bioware.

Anthem’s PAX 2018 trailer talks about the story, and the characters you’ll grow to learn as you explore the world Bioware has created.

"I helped start Mass Effect from the beginning. Of course we intend to get back to it at some point."

“Already EA is trying to assure us its next big game is as appealing as can be: there will be no loot boxes or pay for power advantages, only paid cosmetics.”

"We need to delight players with new experiences and innovation, but we must stay focused on the importance of the world, character, and storytelling elements that players expect from our games."

"I know a lot of you are wondering why I'm doing this. For many people, they can't imagine anyone stepping away from Bioware. But it was time for me to move on."

The sequel from Obsidian Entertainment, subtitled The Sith Lords, was famous for its edgy, subversive take on The Force. But what if Bioware did the sequel instead? 

The community of Neverwinter Nights will be involved in suggesting their own updates and improvements. That's great news since bespoke projects by devoted users have been an essential component of that game's legacy.

Mass Effect Androemda has received a series of patches, so it might be a better start this time around. 

Here's what you missed at EA's E3 2017 press conference.