Canadian politician Avi Lewis has called on the government to help BioWare employees buy the studio and run it themselves following its reported closure. The Edmonton-based developer is known for RPG franchises including Mass Effect and Dragon Age. Lewis, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, criticised the role of private equity in the gaming industry, arguing that companies can be bought and broken up for short-term profit. He said BioWare's developers already have the experience needed to run the studio and create games players love. Lewis argued that employees should be given the first opportunity to buy BioWare, with federal support to help make it possible. #news #money #gaming #rpg