Publisher Electronic Arts will shut down the online services for Dragon Age: Inquisition's PS3 version on April 28, but anyone who still plays on that console (or played) shouldn't necessarily worry too much. This is largely going to impact Dragon Age: Inquisition's multiplayer component, although there are lingering questions around the Dragon Age Keep.
Publishers typically pull the plug on online services when the numbers just don’t add up anymore, and EA is no stranger to the practice. As player counts dwindle, servers become harder to justify with additional maintenance, security, and staffing costs, too. In some scenarios, aging tech and licenses can also be a hurdle. In fact, EA has already shut down five games' online services this year—outright killing some games like Anthem.
PlayStation is shutting down Bluepoint Games, a renowned developer for recent remakes (Demon's Souls, Shadow of the Colossus).
It does not seem like it'll be that extreme with Dragon Age: Inquisition, however, once April 28 rolls around. First off, it's only the multiplayer for Dragon Age: Inquisition, which isn't bad by any means, but it's not the main reason anyone plays these beloved single-player titles. Secondly, it's only for the PS3 version, and it...
