Save Mass Effect Petition Hits 50,000 Signatures After BioWare Closure

The #SaveMassEffect petition, launched the same day EA shut down BioWare, has reached 52,783 signatures, far past its 30,000 goal. It asks EA to hand the franchise to another studio or license out the IP. Analysts doubt a sale is likely given the IP's cost.

• Petition reached 52,783 signatures against a 30,000 goal
• EA closed BioWare on Wednesday and cancelled its Mass Effect game
• Fans demand EA license the IP or give it to another studio
• Analyst says the IP is too expensive for most buyers