something I've wondered, are we sure the screw ups of Dragon Age II are actually Bioware's fault? Given how cynical the game's marketing has been, the rampant DLC and repetition of the design I'm almost beginning to wonder if it's EA (a publisher known for destroying companies for the sake of making a quick buck) that's been strong-arming Bioware to do this. Granted I know nothing about Publisher/Developer relations, but I find it hard to believe that Bioware could actually make these decisions themselves thinking their a good idea when they've never done so before they were bought by EA
EA may have had a hand in things, such as possibly setting such a low deadline. However, one only needs to read any interview with Laidlaw to see his opinion of Dragon Age: Origins, such as http://www.gamespot.com/features/6305575/index.html?tag=topslot;img;1. I swear, the guy hates it with every fiber of his being.