[PC] Mass Effect Legendary Won't Open ME 1 from Launch Screen

I've been playing MELE for years, and I replay it frequently. Yesterday I finished ME 3 and today decided to restart the series with ME 1 and try importing my ME 3 character to see if it would keep the same weapons I had. Probably not, but why not try.

I purchased the game on Steam and usually start the game by double clicking the icon on my desktop. Today, I started the game and got to the launch screen. I clicked 'Start" on ME 1 and it started with the graphic and music, but instead of opening ME 1 it seemed to get stuck on that screen, then it flashed a couple of times and sent me back to the launch screen. I tried several times, even tried restarting my computer. I also tried opening it from Steam, and also from the EA app. Same problem.

Also, sometimes it kicks me all the way out to the launch screen, and when I reopen it and click on ME 1 it just goes to a blue screen and faintly shows the New Game, etc on the upper right hand side, then it crashes. The video I attached shows that scenario.

I tried repairing the game in Steam, I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game, nothing worked. I've played this game flawlessly for years. This is so strange.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.