Shepard actor reacts to leaked Mass Effect trailer amid BioWare closure

Jennifer Hale, who voiced Commander Shepard, commented on BioWare's closure and the cancellation of the new Mass Effect game, saying she is "holding hope for magic to happen." A Save Mass Effect petition has gathered over 65,000 signatures.

• Hale called the leaked Mass Effect Universe footage "extraordinary"
• The Save Mass Effect petition has passed 65,000 signatures
• Composer Bear McCreary doubted a crowdfunded spiritual successor is realistic
• Politician Avi Lewis urged federal support for developers to buy back the studio