New interview with Bioware Manager (future platform for Mass Effect 2)

[Darc Requiem]

Fila, this quote shows that EA had to strike a deal with MS to publish ME on PC.

"Frank Gibeau, president of EA’s Games Label added, "EA has struck an agreement with Microsoft to handle future publishing for Mass Effect. We are looking forward to releasing Mass Effect on the PC this Spring and brand new titles in the future."

EA wouldn't have had to strike a deal over publishing rights if MS didn't have those rights to begin with.