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jxspyder
12-13-2010, 18:13
http://mmomfg.com/2010/12/11/bioware-vga-mass-effect-three-1211/
Mass Effect 3 announced at the VGA's this weekend.
First, biggest announcement for it can be seen in the title. It's being released for all 3 platforms, at release.
Second, Holiday 2011, so it'll be here this time next year.
Third, you're going to Earth.
Fourth..../joygasm.
Completely unrelated, the chick playing the violin for Halo Reach at the VMA's is totally hot. So is Olivia Munn. And Maria Menounos. And especially Eliza Dushku. Come to think of it, pretty much every chick on stage, with the exception of Denise Richards.
But back on topic. Mass Effect 3. Wahoo!!
jxspyder
12-13-2010, 18:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZGFjBmD41Q
Mass Effect 3! Nuff Said!!
ApollosArrow89
12-13-2010, 19:51
DAMN, i can't wait now for Mass Effect 3. The final chapter shall be epic. Mass Effect is the only gae that i've seen that has a epic story and awesome gameplay. I'm sad this will be the final game but i can't wait to next year now. I shall join Spyder in the fun /Joygasm
DAMN, i can't wait now for Mass Effect 3. The final chapter shall be epic. Mass Effect is the only gae that i've seen that has a epic story and awesome gameplay. I'm sad this will be the final game but i can't wait to next year now. I shall join Spyder in the fun /Joygasm I'm still waiting for mass effect 2, which will be out on jan 21st for PS3. It looks damn good.
ApollosArrow89
12-14-2010, 07:17
I'm still waiting for mass effect 2, which will be out on jan 21st for PS3. It looks damn good.
You'll enjoy it Jack. The story in 2 is even better than the 1st one.
jxspyder
12-14-2010, 10:24
I'm still waiting for mass effect 2, which will be out on jan 21st for PS3. It looks damn good.
Yeah, ME2 is an awesome mix of action third person shooter and RPG/story games. I'm mildly sorry for you that your missing half the inside storylines.....but hopefully they'll allow you to pick up the DLC.
Oh, but if you end up falling asleep in the middle of surveying......don't be surprised.
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jxspyder
12-14-2010, 10:30
Oh, and if you do get DLC, you absolutely have to Overlord. It. Was. Epic.
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You'll enjoy it Jack. The story in 2 is even better than the 1st one.
I cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(squeels with girlish glee).
Yeah, ME2 is an awesome mix of action third person shooter and RPG/story games. I'm mildly sorry for you that your missing half the inside storylines.....but hopefully they'll allow you to pick up the DLC.
Oh, but if you end up falling asleep in the middle of surveying......don't be surprised.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk All of the DLC is going to be on the disc. Yeah, I heard that with surveying that might happen. but if it's half as good as I thing it's going to be then it's worth it lol.
MaximusR3
12-16-2010, 16:35
they are also supposed to be adding a bunch of extra stuff for the PS3 version to help fill what would be gaps in the storyline that carried over from the first so it doesn't feel like the players are missing huge story elements by not playing the first game
they are also supposed to be adding a bunch of extra stuff for the PS3 version to help fill what would be gaps in the storyline that carried over from the first so it doesn't feel like the players are missing huge story elements by not playing the first game
Yep, it's going to be one that I'll be on for awhile lol.
Timmy_2_Tones
12-16-2010, 20:45
I love this game, now that I have an xbox, I am going to have to buy one and two, so that I have the save files to feed number three.
Joygasm!!!!!!
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CrzyChinook
12-16-2010, 22:02
Yes i cant wait i have both and played both through over and over again with all dlc!! great game!! cant wait for third and final installment!!....
Trained2Survive
12-19-2010, 10:11
I'll join the Joygasm as well. I cannot wait to carryover my Shepard all the way back from ME1....
Freed Rachni Queen, Saved Wrex, lost Kaidan, had Liara, saved the Acension and named Udina Ambassador in ME1
ME2, saved myself for Liara in Shadow Broker, killed Morinth and saved the kid in overlord, stopped Garus from killing Sidonis, and thats where I'm at now.... finishing up a few more side stories, then the big finish, woohooo!!!
Mass Effect 3 is gonna kick ass and the whole galaxy will side with Shepard in my game
jxspyder
12-19-2010, 17:11
I'll join the Joygasm as well. I cannot wait to carryover my Shepard all the way back from ME1....
Freed Rachni Queen, Saved Wrex, lost Kaidan, had Liara, saved the Acension and named Udina Ambassador in ME1
ME2, saved myself for Liara in Shadow Broker, killed Morinth and saved the kid in overlord, stopped Garus from killing Sidonis, and thats where I'm at now.... finishing up a few more side stories, then the big finish, woohooo!!!
Mass Effect 3 is gonna kick ass and the whole galaxy will side with Shepard in my game
lol, what's the obsession with Liara?
And you clearly need to take the Tali option in ME2.
And besides, you're supposed to romance all 3 of them in ME2, then don't complete the final conversation closing the romance until right before you leave for the final fight. Then you can have every romance option available to you after one quick fight.
ApollosArrow89
12-21-2010, 19:02
lol, what's the obsession with Liara?
And you clearly need to take the Tali option in ME2.
And besides, you're supposed to romance all 3 of them in ME2, then don't complete the final conversation closing the romance until right before you leave for the final fight. Then you can have every romance option available to you after one quick fight.
LOL Spyder, u sly bastard having Sex with all those women and cheating on Williams. Here's how i played.
ME1- Good, Saved Wrex, Saved Williams, lost Keidan, saved the Rachni Queen, saved Accension, and Named Anderson the Counciler, as for romance went with Williams
ME2- Good, did all good with the side quests except for Zaeed, did the shadow broker and kept it, Kasumi: did hers good but didnt get the weapon cuz im a soldier, and the other stuff i did good but won't spoil the ending for Bull3t. As for the romance did all 4 but went with Miranda.
Can't wait for Mass Effect 3 and the final chapter for the fate of the crew of the Normandy and Commander Sheppard.
Trained2Survive
12-21-2010, 21:54
lol, what's the obsession with Liara?
And you clearly need to take the Tali option in ME2.
And besides, you're supposed to romance all 3 of them in ME2, then don't complete the final conversation closing the romance until right before you leave for the final fight. Then you can have every romance option available to you after one quick fight.
Liara had that innocence about her and plus she wasn't a racist bitch like Williams, why the Tali option?
jxspyder
12-22-2010, 12:21
LOL Spyder, u sly bastard having Sex with all those women and cheating on Williams. Here's how i played.
ME1- Good, Saved Wrex, Saved Williams, lost Keidan, saved the Rachni Queen, saved Accension, and Named Anderson the Counciler, as for romance went with Williams
ME2- Good, did all good with the side quests except for Zaeed, did the shadow broker and kept it, Kasumi: did hers good but didnt get the weapon cuz im a soldier, and the other stuff i did good but won't spoil the ending for Bull3t. As for the romance did all 4 but went with Miranda.
Can't wait for Mass Effect 3 and the final chapter for the fate of the crew of the Normandy and Commander Sheppard.
I have a thing for completion, achievements, and seeing how they will impliment choices. I've only got 2 saves for ME, since I have a hard time going back to play it.
One was good throughout, hook up with Liara, sac. Kaiden, save the council.
The second was Renegade up until I maxed it out and got the achievement.....just before Ilos....then paragon and renegade depending on how I felt about the situation. Hook up with Ash, sac. Kaiden again, and save the council again. Oh, and save wrex both times, Anderson to the council, and pretty sure I killed the Rachni queen in both.
ME2, I went good for one, bad for the other, and good for the Insanity difficulty run.
1st good was chaste for Ashley, bad was Jack, and good insane was Miranda. Though I keep a save at the point immediately before you jump to the final conflict, so that I can take all those choices, and plug in any romance option....just so I can see how they turn out.
Oh, and being the badass I am......no one died in any of mine. Not even Insanity, which was awesome, by the way. Hard as all hell, but awesome.
Scientist Salarian ftw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXiU6kiq_Ms
ApollosArrow89
12-22-2010, 20:01
I have a thing for completion, achievements, and seeing how they will impliment choices. I've only got 2 saves for ME, since I have a hard time going back to play it.
One was good throughout, hook up with Liara, sac. Kaiden, save the council.
The second was Renegade up until I maxed it out and got the achievement.....just before Ilos....then paragon and renegade depending on how I felt about the situation. Hook up with Ash, sac. Kaiden again, and save the council again. Oh, and save wrex both times, Anderson to the council, and pretty sure I killed the Rachni queen in both.
ME2, I went good for one, bad for the other, and good for the Insanity difficulty run.
1st good was chaste for Ashley, bad was Jack, and good insane was Miranda. Though I keep a save at the point immediately before you jump to the final conflict, so that I can take all those choices, and plug in any romance option....just so I can see how they turn out.
Oh, and being the badass I am......no one died in any of mine. Not even Insanity, which was awesome, by the way. Hard as all hell, but awesome.
Scientist Salarian ftw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXiU6kiq_Ms
Tou'che good sir, Tou'che. I kneel before ur greatness
Trained2Survive
12-28-2010, 07:45
I'll join the Joygasm as well. I cannot wait to carryover my Shepard all the way back from ME1....
Freed Rachni Queen, Saved Wrex, lost Kaidan, had Liara, saved the Acension and named Udina Ambassador in ME1
ME2, saved myself for Liara in Shadow Broker, killed Morinth and saved the kid in overlord, stopped Garus from killing Sidonis, and thats where I'm at now.... finishing up a few more side stories, then the big finish, woohooo!!!
Mass Effect 3 is gonna kick ass and the whole galaxy will side with Shepard in my game
also in the beginning of ME2 I let the young Quarnin go with his crew and took his omni-tool, basically every move I have made was to piss off Ceberus, bunch of racist bastards, just like Ashley Williams
jxspyder
12-28-2010, 12:24
Ash learns though. That's one of the beat parts of how they wrote the character. Illusive man doesn't
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I have a thing for completion, achievements, and seeing how they will impliment choices. I've only got 2 saves for ME, since I have a hard time going back to play it.
One was good throughout, hook up with Liara, sac. Kaiden, save the council.
The second was Renegade up until I maxed it out and got the achievement.....just before Ilos....then paragon and renegade depending on how I felt about the situation. Hook up with Ash, sac. Kaiden again, and save the council again. Oh, and save wrex both times, Anderson to the council, and pretty sure I killed the Rachni queen in both.
ME2, I went good for one, bad for the other, and good for the Insanity difficulty run.
1st good was chaste for Ashley, bad was Jack, and good insane was Miranda. Though I keep a save at the point immediately before you jump to the final conflict, so that I can take all those choices, and plug in any romance option....just so I can see how they turn out.
Oh, and being the badass I am......no one died in any of mine. Not even Insanity, which was awesome, by the way. Hard as all hell, but awesome.
Scientist Salarian ftw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXiU6kiq_Ms
that is just freaking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CrzyChinook
12-31-2010, 22:39
I have a thing for completion, achievements, and seeing how they will impliment choices. I've only got 2 saves for ME, since I have a hard time going back to play it.
One was good throughout, hook up with Liara, sac. Kaiden, save the council.
The second was Renegade up until I maxed it out and got the achievement.....just before Ilos....then paragon and renegade depending on how I felt about the situation. Hook up with Ash, sac. Kaiden again, and save the council again. Oh, and save wrex both times, Anderson to the council, and pretty sure I killed the Rachni queen in both.
ME2, I went good for one, bad for the other, and good for the Insanity difficulty run.
1st good was chaste for Ashley, bad was Jack, and good insane was Miranda. Though I keep a save at the point immediately before you jump to the final conflict, so that I can take all those choices, and plug in any romance option....just so I can see how they turn out.
Oh, and being the badass I am......no one died in any of mine. Not even Insanity, which was awesome, by the way. Hard as all hell, but awesome.
Scientist Salarian ftw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXiU6kiq_Ms
wow now i have another reason to go back in ... i gotta get him to sing that!!!
ApollosArrow89
01-04-2011, 21:40
wow now i have another reason to go back in ... i gotta get him to sign that!!!
If u get him to sign anything i want a copy of it. Havin Mordin signature is a prize even the Gods would love to have lol. I know u meant to say sing but getting Mordin's signature is soo much better :)
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-score-clint-mansell-johnj-67418/
jxspyder
02-25-2011, 10:56
He's done some amazing work, will be interesting to see how he transfers in to games.
Hey, I already posted on how I felt about it on their site and thats all I'm gonna say lol.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-characters-story-robk-78210/#top
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-story-war-robk-78738/#top
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-no-multiplayer-dyce-78300/
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-weapons-robk-78149/
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-end-game-robk-79312/
http://gamerant.com/dragon-age-2-complaints-mass-effect-3-changes-dyce-79223/
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-satisfying-end-to-trilogy-dyce-79561/
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-screenshots-reveal-enemies-dyce-80481/
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-inventory-enemies-rpg-combat-robk-80433/#top
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-stats-more-meaningful-combat-dyce-83836/
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-teammates-characters-robk-83900/
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-side-quests-more-successful-ending-dyce-84910/
jxspyder
05-25-2011, 07:41
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/05/13/tali-returns-as-a-full-time-squadmate-in-mass-effect-3-wrex-probably-doesnt/
Tali makes the squad, Wrex likely not.
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http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-alternate-cover-art-johnj-86006/
MaximusR3
06-06-2011, 12:38
Mass Effect 3 gameplay with Kinect controls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcpJgtXP7ew
MaximusR3
06-06-2011, 14:47
Mass Effect 3 Invasion trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0OPj4BpU1Y
and stage demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRR-VgE5jPU
jxspyder
06-06-2011, 19:22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTo_9xyl1LA
Epic. Only word for it.
Oh, and this might be the first time I've truly been interested in a tech-type Shepard.
jxspyder
06-14-2011, 16:26
Collector's edition announced, here's a look at the goodies.
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/mass-effect-3-collectors-edition/91368
In what will certainly be receiving a mixed reaction from many of Mass Effect‘s core audience, BioWare has confirmed that the series’ Lead Gameplay Designer Christina Norman has left the company ahead of the completion of Mass Effect 3. Reasons for Norman’s departure aren’t being given, but we do know that her replacement should be considered up to the task.
Norman’s tenure as Lead on the Mass Effect franchise was one defined by change, taking the extensive and at-times cumbersome inventory and collection mechanics of the first game out of the equation in favor of a much more streamlined shooter
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-lead-gameplay-designer-leaves-bioware-dyce-93478/
The defense of our home planet is usually viewed as a paramount priority and throughout the Mass Effect trilogy, that was an element with a lot of foreboding. Mass Effect 3 brings the Reaper threat to our beloved Earth and it’s up to Commander Shepard to stop them.
At E3 last week, we got up close and personal with Mass Effect 3 for a private demo with the game’s director, Casey Hudson. For a hint of what we saw, check out the brand new “Fall of Earth” trailer
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-fall-of-earth-trailer-trung-90479/
Ever since the first piece of marketing was revealed for Mass Effect, most gamers have come to associate the persona of Commander Shepard with his male representation. While not meant to be sexist in nature, this marketing choice unified gamers’ vision of Commander Shepard despite the opportunity to select either a female or male Shepard in the game.
Now, as gamers near the big push to support Mass Effect 3, BioWare has revealed that they will soon be releasing a new trailer for the game that features a female version of Commander Shepard
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-trailer-female-shepard-tao-91177/
It was possible that it would co-op, then it wasn’t going to have co-op. Now it might have co-op. This is the tale of BioWare’s Mass Effect 3, one of the most anticipated games of the year which is no longer even coming out this year.
Despite the game design of the Mass Effect series allowing for the player to constantly be supported by two AI-controlled teammates, the series has yet to introduce multiplayer functionality that would allow real-life people to take control of said characters. As it turns out, Mass Effect 3 may change that
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-4-player-coop-mode-robk-91095/
A lot of people have stuck with the Mass Effect series for quite some time. Stories were forged, decisions were made, and romances were started with crew mates.
The lush space opera trilogy will come to an end with Mass Effect 3. The 2012 release date seems so far away, but luckily, executive producer for the Mass Effect trilogy, Casey Hudson, is sharing some interesting details about the game.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-live-action-trailer-details-decisions-teammates-casey-hudson-trung-94587/
It’s really no surprise to see that BioWare will be raising the bar in nearly every way with the massive conclusion to their space opera trilogy, Mass Effect 3. With the massive improvements made to the combat and shooting since the series’s first installment, we had guessed that the third game would be taking the combat into even more sophisticated territory, but a recent interview with the game’s developers has revealed just how much of a challenge Shepard will be facing. It seems that Mass Effect 3 will be packing some serious surprises for long-time fans.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-enemies-complex-react-aggressive-dyce-94759/
If there’s one thing that fans of both action-heavy futuristic shooters and extensive role-playing games can agree on, it’s that a hero or heroin is only as great as the armor they protect themselves with. Mass Effect 3‘s Shepard is no exception, but now an image of the alternate costumes offered with the collector’s edition of the game show that the Commander’s squad will also be sporting some updated looks. Aside from some truly epic outfits, the image also gives us the first look at new team member James Vega, as well as a few hints that every soldier may be a bit more deadly the third time around.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-alternate-costumes-show-redesigned-squadmates-dyce-94947/
It seems that even in this modern age, gamers around the world are just as vulnerable to a good beauty contest as any other demographic. After BioWare revealed their intention to bring a new design to the female version of Commander Shepard, the protagonist of Mass Effect 3, fans wasted no time in voicing their opinion. It turned out the blonde was the preferred model among loyal fans, but to make sure that the development team gets it right, BioWare has just begun the second round of voting to determine what version will be available in Mass Effect 3.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-female-shepard-vote-round-two-dyce-100596/
For those of you who may not be among the most dedicated of Mass Effect fans, it may be difficult to think of anyone who didn’t love the critically-hailed Mass Effect 2. While the first in the series was an undeniable nod to BioWare‘s RPG roots, the follow-up was a far more refined shooter that many fans weren’t expecting. Still, the story of the series has kept gamers patiently waiting for the chance to finish the fight next year. With Mass Effect 3, the developers need to deliver a game that is satisfying both to long-time fans and first-timers, and if recent statements are anything to go on, the hardcore fan base may not be happy with the ‘balance’ the game has struck.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-fans-accessible-dyce-99145/
jxspyder
08-22-2011, 18:10
For those of you who may not be among the most dedicated of Mass Effect fans, it may be difficult to think of anyone who didn’t love the critically-hailed Mass Effect 2. While the first in the series was an undeniable nod to BioWare‘s RPG roots, the follow-up was a far more refined shooter that many fans weren’t expecting. Still, the story of the series has kept gamers patiently waiting for the chance to finish the fight next year. With Mass Effect 3, the developers need to deliver a game that is satisfying both to long-time fans and first-timers, and if recent statements are anything to go on, the hardcore fan base may not be happy with the ‘balance’ the game has struck.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-fans-accessible-dyce-99145/
I love how this entire article is nullified by a 2 sentence twitter post.
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Though our E3 preview, trailers, and first hands-on experience with the game had us thinking we had Mass Effect 3 pretty pinned down, Associate Producer Michael Gamble has come out to drop a few tidbits to make us realize we were all wrong. Talking about everything from upcoming DLC, weapon mods, and the game’s morality system, Gamble lets some juicy details fly – juicy details that make us much more excited for this game.
Among the details Gamble lets loose to Ten Ton Hammer is the revelation that the choices in Mass Effect 3, though sometimes thought to be cut-and-dry, might lead to serious repercussions. As part of our E3 preview we saw one of the decisions mentioned by Gamble – where Commander Shepard opts to let a little boy go on – which resulted in an event that was surprising, yet intriguing
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-weapon-mods-choices-pacing-tao-102358/
It’s official, ladies and gentlemen, as BioWare has now released the official portrayal of Mass Effect 3‘s female Commander Shepard. Any doubts that the blonde/brunette/redhead debate was a sign that the development and marketing team wasn’t taking the game seriously should be put to rest, as this FemShep looks more than ready to take the fight to the Reapers in ME3.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-female-shepard-official-image-released-dyce-102165/
After much of the Mass Effect 3 news these past few weeks has centered around the new appearance of Female Shepard, it’s nice to know that there is still more of the game to be excited for. The latest batch of screenshots in from PAX Prime 2011 return the spotlight to the more familiar face of Commander Shepard, and some of the action that he and his squad will be dishing out against their enemies
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-pax-prime-screenshots-dyce-102542/
jxspyder
09-03-2011, 09:52
It’s official, ladies and gentlemen, as BioWare has now released the official portrayal of Mass Effect 3‘s female Commander Shepard. Any doubts that the blonde/brunette/redhead debate was a sign that the development and marketing team wasn’t taking the game seriously should be put to rest, as this FemShep looks more than ready to take the fight to the Reapers in ME3.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-female-shepard-official-image-released-dyce-102165/
I win! Totally voted redhead.
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River_Rat_459
10-10-2011, 17:33
Bioware's Mass Effect 3 will be the first title in the popular, space-faring action-RPG series to feature a multiplayer mode, according to announcements leaked in advance of upcoming magazine reports.
Both the U.S. Official Xbox Magazine and Australia's PC PowerPlay are teasing Mass Effect 3 upcoming cover stories in which project director Casey Hudson will detail " the series’ first foray into online gameplay," as PowerPlay puts it.
The revelation follows nearly a year of rumor and speculation surrounding game's inclusion of a multiplayer mode, which started even before the game was officially announced at last year's Spike TV Video Game Awards.
Since then, various reports have ruled out the possibility of such a multiplayer mode, hinted at the mode's existence via anonymous sources, and teased the pending announcement of such a mode.
The first two Mass Effect games focused heavily on a branching single-player narrative where player choice can have significant impact on how the story unfurls. OXM promises its next issue will discuss "how [the multiplayer mode] will... work with Mass Effect 3's beefy solo campaign."
The sequels to both Naughty Dog's Uncharted and 2K Games' BioShock added multiplayer modes to their exclusively single-player, narrative-focused predecessors.
Mass Effect 3 is expected to hit store shelves in the first quarter of 2012.
[UPDATE: BioWare's Casey Hudson has Tweeted: "Yes, co-op MP missions for #ME3: they're real, and they're spectacular. Rest assured it's nothing of what you've feared. More soon..."]
http://http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/37786/Mass_Effect_3_To_Include_Series_First_Multiplayer_Mode.php
Tblazer13
10-11-2011, 09:09
Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War and 4 player co-op multiplayer announced (http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/323/index/8481789/1)
Hi Everyone
Today BioWare and the Mass Effect 3 team are very pleased to announce 4 player co-op multiplayer missions and the Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War system for Mass Effect 3 on the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
4 player co-op multiplayer
Join your friends in the all-out galactic war to take Earth back. The universe of Mass Effect expands with the addition of new co-op multiplayer missions, playable over Xbox Live, PSN and PC internet. Players can choose from a variety of classes and races, form an elite Special Forces squad, and combine their weapons, powers and abilities to devastating effect as they fight together to liberate key territories from enemy control. Success in multi-player will have a direct impact on the outcome of the single player campaign, giving players an alternative method of achieving ultimate victory against the greatest threat mankind – and the entire galaxy – has ever faced.
Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War
As a bonus to the campaign, BioWare is introducing the Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War system, a new way for players to manage and experience the galactic war from multiple fronts, including a new 4-player co-op mode. The key to saving the galaxy is the “Galactic Readiness” level, measured by Commander Shepard’s ability to apply
every possible asset – people, weapons, resources, armies, fleets – in the final battle against the Reapers. Players can impact their game’s Galactic Readiness level in multiple ways via the Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War system, including multiplayer. Other platforms and interfaces will be announced in the coming months. It is important to note that the system is entirely optional and just another way players can have control over your game experience – it is still possible to achieve the optimal, complete ending of the game in Mass Effect 3 through single-player alone.
F.A.Q.
Why include 4 player Co-op multiplayer in Mass Effect 3?
Being able to explore and fight alongside your friends in the Mass Effect universe has always been something we thought would be fun and compelling, and many players have asked for it for a long time as well. Mass Effect 3 is the best place for us to introduce multiplayer through co-op because of the premise of the game – all out galactic war.
Why only 4 player co-op? What not a versus mode?
We have always maintained that we would only add multiplayer into the Mass Effect series if it made sense and did not compromise the power of the single player campaign. Fighting together against a common threat was the multiplayer experience that made the most sense for Mass Effect 3. The way we have designed co-op as a wayto take control of key conflict zones in the galaxy is a natural extension of the premise of Mass Effect 3.
Why did you decide not to include it as a part of the main campaign?
Our priority and focus with Mass Effect 3 has and always will be to deliver a complete and satisfying single player experience.
Does the addition of co-op multiplayer missions impact the scope or quality of the single-player experience?
No. A dedicated team from our recently formed BioWare Montreal studio has been focused on creating the multiplayer game features while the main game continued to be developed by the team in BioWare Edmonton. Both teams are integrated under the same leadership group that produced Mass Effect 1 and 2, led by Casey Hudson. BioWare remains dedicated to delivering one of the most amazing single-player campaigns gamers have ever experienced.
How did developing multiplayer impact the single player game?
BioWare is dedicated and focused on delivering an engaging, fun, and action-packed experience for Mass Effect 3, one that lives up the BioWare standard. To reach that level of quality, last year BioWare opened a studio in Montreal that is home to designers, programmers, engineers, and other developers. Both studios work together as partners, lead by the core Mass Effect team, unified in a single vision. Under the direction of Casey Hudson and other team veterans, both studios make contributions to both the single player and multiplayer modes in Mass Effect 3. Rest assured that no compromises were made to either of these modes in the development of Mass Effect 3.
Which characters can I play in co-op multiplayer? Can I play as Commander Shepard?
Commander Shepard’s part in the war will take place in the single-player campaign, as will that of other beloved characters in the franchise such as Garrus, Ashley, and Liara…these characters do not appear in the multiplayer missions. In multiplayer, players will create custom characters to fight on different and unique fronts in the war. This will include the ability to play as favorites like Turians, Krogans, Asari and more… each with their own unique set of abilities.
What if I don’t like multiplayer – will my experience be negatively impacted?
Mass Effect 3 is a complete, standalone game that will deliver a satisfying story experience, even if you choose not to try multiplayer. The Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War system and all of the individual components are meant to complement that amazing game and can be enjoyed on their own or as part of the Galaxy at War experience.
What if I am not good at / do not like multiplayer? Will my readiness rating go down?
ME3 is a story about a war against overwhelming force where the most you can hope for us survival. The more you do to fight that war, the more you can change that story into a more optimistic one. You can reach the highest levels of success in the single player experience alone, but Galaxy at War gives you alternative ways to get there. It’s about choice, and allowing players to find their own ways to stay immersed in the Mass Effect universe.
Will you be adding any additional maps or modes through DLC?
We can’t comment on specifics right now, but can confirm that we are planning on having DLC for Mass Effect 3.
Do save games from ME1 or ME2 impact the co-op multiplayer missions?
No.
Do characters level up in co-op multiplayer? What is the progression system?
Character progression, weapon upgrading and leveling up is present in co-op. We’ll release more information on this topic in the months leading up to launch.
Is there more info about the other platforms of Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War?
We are not going into details about the other components of the Galaxy at War at this time except to say we are designing each to make sense for that platform. Each component will be able to affect a player’s “Galactic Readiness” level in a different way. Again, participation in any or all ME3:GaW elements is entirely optional.
jxspyder
10-12-2011, 09:06
Pretty awesome sounding.
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jxspyder
12-11-2011, 00:33
Resurrecting this thread to it's proper place on page one, we have a new trailer for ME 3 released at the VMA's. To very few surprises, it won most anticipated game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFDiQKqZj04
Don't expect to see me around too much when this title drops lol.
ASignorelli
12-11-2011, 23:06
Don't expect to see me around too much when this title drops lol.
^^ Ditto! ^^
KaNtSt0PMeH
01-01-2012, 05:45
I don't know how many of you guys played the Mass Effect series but I've been addicted to this series the day it debuted. Check out the trailer in the opening page and it just gets my blood pumping to see ol' Commander Shep lightin' fools up once again!
http://www.masseffect.com/
CrzyChinook
01-01-2012, 06:26
another one word..... AWESOMESAUSE!!!!
River_Rat_459
01-04-2012, 20:13
Pre-order bonuses for ME3 have been announced.
Could there be anything better for RPG fans than the upcoming March 6 release of Mass Effect 3? How about some nifty Mass Effect 3 pre-order bonuses that give you FREE GUNS in exchange for your early investment? I hope you like that sound of that, because it's totally what's happening here.
Electronic Arts and BioWare have gone ahead and confirmed the details for Mass Effect 3's pre-order bonuses with a newly launched page on the game's official website. Put money down early on the game with any participating retailer (GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and, of course, Origin) to receive the M55 Argus assault rifle. Origin pre-orders also get the AT12 Raider shotgun while GameStop pre-order come with N7 Warfare gear, which includes an additional assault rifle.
Those who already have a pre-order, don't change a thing. You'll get your Stuff. Read more about the promotion in the game's forums (via Joystiq).
SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719598/mass-effect-3-pre-order-bonuses-revealed/
Joystiq story: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/04/mass-effect-3-pre-order-bonuses-barge-in-guns-blazing/
jxspyder
01-05-2012, 18:32
Preordered since the day it was announced. Can't wait!! Good to know we get fun stuff again.
I want to see what EA offers through their Dr. Pepper special.
KaNtSt0PMeH
01-11-2012, 03:49
Lol I don't care what they announce I just want the game so bad! We'll finally have some closure, I feel like I've been on journey WITH Shepherd throughout this whole shebang... no homo lol
SaddletrampNC
01-11-2012, 05:45
Game Informer interview with Casey Hudson from 1/10/12: SPOILERS
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/01/10/mass1525-effect-3-cas5ey-fdsafdhudson-interviewae.aspx
River_Rat_459
01-18-2012, 19:17
Great news Mass Effect fans!
Mass Effect 3 Demo Coming February 14, Includes Kinect Support
Posted Today 7:37 AM - By Adam Rosenberg
BioWare has a Valentine's Day gift to share with its fans. Mass Effect 3, which finally hits stores on March 6, will be getting a playable demo on February 14 that includes both single-player and multiplayer content. The demo is coming Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on the same day, but only those with a Battlefield 3 online pass will be able to access the multiplayer content on day one; the rest will have to wait until February 17.
As an added bonus, the Xbox 360 version of the demo will also include support for the game's Kinect controls. You can see the new feature in action right now in our CES coverage. The single player portion of the demo focuses on the attack on Earth that occurs at the start of the game while the online content is set later on, and allows players to check out the customization features.
SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719969/mass-effect-3-demo-coming-february-14-includes-kinect-support/
But wait! There's more...
ass Effect 3 Kinect Voice Recognition In Action -- "James, Throw Grenades!"
Posted Today 6:00 AM - By Nikole Zivalich
When Microsoft and BioWare revealed Mass Effect 3 would have Kinect integration I was skeptical. Time has passed and my skepticism has blossomed into excitement. Jessica Chobot was at CES where BioWare finally let us test out Kinect's integration with Mass Effect 3. After watching this video, I am a believer. "Kaidan, I love you." Oh sorry, just practicing.
More on this article (including video) here: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719965/mass-effect-3-kinect-voice-recognition-in-action-james-throw-grenades/
River_Rat_459
01-19-2012, 20:29
Mass Effect 3's PC specs have been revealed. If you click the link for the article source (below), you will see that you will need to use Origin.
Minimum Spec:
OS - Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1, Win 7
*Supported chipsets: NVIDIA 7900 or better; ATI X1800 or better. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300 are below minimum system requirements, as are AMD/ATI Radeon HD3200, HD3300, and HD4350. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
CPU - 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)
RAM - 1GB for XP / 2GB RAM for Vista/Win 7
Disc Drive - 1x speed
Hard Drive - 15 GB of free space
Video - 256 MB* (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
Sound - DirectX 9.0c compatible
DirectX - DirectX 9.0c August 2009 (included)
Recommended Spec:
OS - Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1, Win 7
CPU - 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)
RAM - 2GB for XP / 4GB RAM for Vista/Win 7
Disc Drive - 1x speed
Hard Drive - 15 GB of free space
Video - AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater, NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB or greater
Sound - DirectX 9.0c compatible
SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/720008/mass-effect-3-pc-specs-are-quite-reasonable/
KaNtSt0PMeH
01-20-2012, 01:06
Mass Effect 3's PC specs have been revealed. If you click the link for the article source (below), you will see that you will need to use Origin.
SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/720008/mass-effect-3-pc-specs-are-quite-reasonable/
SAAAWEEEETTT!! I'm still iffy on the kinect stuff, I don't have it and do not plan on it until they come out with something worthy but hopefully this game can change that. The demo is going to be one huge tease though haha
nalersmith88
01-20-2012, 13:51
All I can say is mass effect three looks pretty sick.....I have connect I trying demo out soon lol
Free ME3 gear for playing Demo's on PSN and XBL.
http://www.ign.com/wikis/mass-effect-3/Kingdoms_of_Amalur_Crossover_Content
FrwdObsvr82ABN
01-26-2012, 04:23
Great news Mass Effect fans!
SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719969/mass-effect-3-demo-coming-february-14-includes-kinect-support/
But wait! There's more...
More on this article (including video) here: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719965/mass-effect-3-kinect-voice-recognition-in-action-james-throw-grenades/
AWESOME I want to play as Garrus or Grunt so bad I can taste it!
FrwdObsvr82ABN
01-26-2012, 04:40
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719598/mass-effect-3-pre-order-bonuses-revealed/
Anyone pre-order yet? (I have to mention I already have pre-ordered) the weapon and armor for pre-order are sweet! That aside been playing ME since first game and have a thing for Tali, I wonder what she looks like under that suit???
Multi player
http://www.g4tv.com/videos/56258/mass-effect-3-multiplayer-preview/
Like I said can't wait to play as Garrus or Grunt...
FrwdObsvr82ABN
01-26-2012, 04:51
Game Informer interview with Casey Hudson from 1/10/12: SPOILERS
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/01/10/mass1525-effect-3-cas5ey-fdsafdhudson-interviewae.aspx
I have played each game with several characters and Conrad Verner has been there, wonder how this weirdo fits in the Galactic scheme of things???
jxspyder
01-26-2012, 07:40
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/719598/mass-effect-3-pre-order-bonuses-revealed/
Anyone pre-order yet? (I have to mention I already have pre-ordered) the weapon and armor for pre-order are sweet! That aside been playing ME since first game and have a thing for Tali, I wonder what she looks like under that suit???
Multi player
http://www.g4tv.com/videos/56258/mass-effect-3-multiplayer-preview/
Like I said can't wait to play as Garrus or Grunt...
Since the day pre-orders were announced. Then upgraded to N7 edition the day they were announced. So.....6 months or so ago? :p Yeah, I'm not anxiously waiting or anything.
The multiplayer will be sweet. Can't wait. Good to know there will be clan-members who dig it as well.
For months leading up to the official Mass Effect 3 multiplayer reveal, anxious franchise fans drummed up countless worst case scenarios for the added gameplay feature – worried that anything but a single player campaign would detract from the personal story they had spent two full games crafting. The concerns weren’t entirely unfounded – especially with more and more developers cramming half-baked multiplayer into single player games (we’re looking at you Dead Space 2).http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-special-forces-multiplayer-trailer-benk-127536/
jxspyder
01-28-2012, 12:38
Multiplayer trailer, if you want to skip the article.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyy5fAFw6UM
River_Rat_459
01-28-2012, 18:34
I finished ME2 last night (I'm late to the game, but better late than never...right?). Can't wait for ME3. My Shepard from ME2 was mostly paragon, engineer class. The multiplayer trailer looks pretty sweet.
Little more than a week after Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for its Oscar party on February 26, BioWare will be offering a star-studded affair of its own with Mass Effect 3. The high flying sci-fi action RPG series known for its cinematic qualities has assembled a huge cast of voice actors from across the entertainment industry, and is looking to close out Commander Shepard’s epic saga with a bang.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-voice-cast-trailer-screenshots-brian-128145/
River_Rat_459
01-31-2012, 19:50
Just looking to add what you already posted, Jack. Here's the video from that article that you linked.
I CANNOT wait for this game!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfvo5ueKJY8
jxspyder
02-01-2012, 00:50
Just looking to add what you already posted, Jack. Here's the video from that article that you linked.
I CANNOT wait for this game!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfvo5ueKJY8
Jessica Chobot's character has massive knockers. Better be a romance option.
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River_Rat_459
02-01-2012, 08:57
Jessica Chobot's character has massive knockers. Better be a romance option.
Already confirmed! LOL.
When asked whether she planned to "romance" herself, Chobot said, "Oh, I’m gonna give it to me so hard."
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/720362/mass-effect-3-jessica-chobot-talks-romance/
With as heavy an emphasis on story and drama as Mass Effect 3 seems to have, it may be easy to forget just how devoted the developers at BioWare are to setting a new height in terms of combat. Considering just how many shooters and action titles are being released these days, bringing new challenges to players isn’t as easy as it used to be. But according to Mass Effect 3‘s lead designer, every mechanic and system will be put to use to make the game’s higher difficulties as punishing as possible.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-higher-difficulties-harder-dyce-128307/
River_Rat_459
02-01-2012, 18:10
Every three months, game publisher EA tells the public that one of its upcoming games, Mass Effect 3 will be coming out for consoles (of course!), PC (expected) and "handheld/mobile" (huh?).
Mass Effect 3 will be out in less than five weeks, so here we are wondering what it's about. It won't be a 3DS or Vita game, it seems. Any maybe it's not even a game. Here's what an EA rep told Kotaku today:
"There will be "handheld/mobile" products tied to Mass Effect 3, as noted in our past few earnings announcements. They are part of the Galaxy at War system. We will have more details to share soon."
That's semi-helpful. Maybe it's a game. Maybe it's some sort of tracking app for the Galaxy at War element of Mass Effect 3. But what's Galaxy at War? It's a meta-game that connects single-player and multiplayer of Mass Effect 3, somehow inviting players into various missions that will more swiftly earn them enough "galactic readiness" points to get the game's best ending(s?). When EA reps first described this system to me it sounded like there could be a Facebook component, too, but that was just my speculation about which they'd only look at me with stone-faced expressions.
SOURCE: http://kotaku.com/5881460/
jxspyder
02-02-2012, 00:44
SOURCE: http://kotaku.com/5881460/
River, check my facebook wall. One such release was facebook' ME3 Mission Control. It's looking like it will be a ME3 facebook app/game when the game launches, with missions you can complete, that ties in to the game. Probably one of many. Kinda like Assassin's Creed's app.
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jxspyder
02-02-2012, 00:47
Already confirmed! LOL.
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/720362/mass-effect-3-jessica-chobot-talks-romance/
I guess that makes Miranda a no. Shame, really.
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River_Rat_459
02-02-2012, 10:38
Here is a big write up on the opening 90 minutes of the game: http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a363591/mass-effect-3-preview-hands-on-with-the-opening-90-minutes.html
Stonezulla
02-03-2012, 14:55
This game is gonna be sweet.
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First, it was multiplayer. Then it was mobile. Surely Mass Effect 3 would stop there. Ever heard of Facebook?
Bioware’s epic action/RPG and Game Rant’s #1 most anticipated game of 2012 is now stepping into the world of Facebook “gaming,” with the application titled Mass Effect 3: Mission Command.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-facebook-game-rewards-xbox-360-row-128811/
BioWare’s final installment in the Mass Effect Commander Shepard trilogy is set for release in just over a month. Despite the fact that very few gamers have even gone hands-on with a demo, much less the final build of Mass Effect 3, plenty of franchise fans are already stressed out at the prospect that this could be BioWare’s last installment in the series.
However, even though the developer maintains that Mass Effect 3 will mark the end of the Commander Shepard storyline, the game’s Associate Producer, Mike Gamble, asserts that BioWare still envisions plenty of stories worth telling in the game’s universe – possibly in the form of prequels, sequels, or even spin-offs.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-prequel-sequel-stories-game-saves-benk-128852/
Mass Effect is taking over the world. The upcoming release of Mass Effect 3 (and the delay which brought it here) has caused BioWare’s upcoming sci-fi shooter/RPG to become one of the most talked about games of this year and last. Because of the delay, it’s been Game Rant’s most anticipated game of the year two years in a row, and after all this waiting, we’re only a few weeks away.
Props to Electronic Arts and BioWare for making this original property explode. Mass Effect 3 is making headlines for introducing multiplayer to the franchise, and if action figures and an art book that ship with DLC isn’t enough, how about a Mass Effect mobile app?
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-mobile-robk-128551/
On February 14th, whilst human beings around the world are showing their affection for one another, BioWare will be showing their affection for fans by gracing them with a Mass Effect 3 demo. But, with this being a demo of all facets of the Mass Effect 3 experience (including multiplayer) there was the concern some would be left out.
Thankfully, perhaps keeping in the spirit of the Holiday, Microsoft has brought word to BioWare that they will be offering any who download the ME3 demo a special Xbox Live Gold membership “trial” so that they can participate in the multiplayer.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-demo-xbox-live-gold-free-tao-128533/
River_Rat_459
02-03-2012, 21:52
On February 14th, whilst human beings around the world are showing their affection for one another, BioWare will be showing their affection for fans by gracing them with a Mass Effect 3 demo.
And with that, I have let the Mrs. know that we will be celebrating our anniversary on it's usual day of February 13th, but we will also cram in Valentine's Day at the same time due to this demo coming out on the 14th. Thankfully, she concurs.
jxspyder
02-04-2012, 09:39
And with that, I have let the Mrs. know that we will be celebrating our anniversary on it's usual day of February 13th, but we will also cram in Valentine's Day at the same time due to this demo coming out on the 14th. Thankfully, she concurs.
Lol, hilarity. I'm trying to convince the wife to let the kid stay the night at grandma's, and since our valentine's tradition is two buy two steak and lobster packs from the butcher.....she gets lobster and I get steak....which will give me all day to test it out.
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River_Rat_459
02-04-2012, 11:15
For those of you interested, here's a list of achievements from ME3, courtesy of Xbox360Achievements.org (WARNING: MAY CONTAIN GAME SPOILERS) - http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/mass-effect-3/achievements/
In the wake of the grievous errors that were discovered in the latest Mass Effect novel, Deception, BioWare and publisher Del Rey are teaming up to make sure that future editions of the novel will be free of errors. Hopefully, the incoming release of Mass Effect 3 will be doing much to take away attention from the glaring problems and knock against fans. Unfortunately, the incident has already been forever immortalized.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-deception-update-errors-trung-128991/
Gamers can be a tricky crowd to please – change too little, and you’ll get slammed for not being innovative, change too much and you risk losing your fans. With Mass Effect 2, BioWare felt the effects of the latter, as some gamers claimed they focused more on making a shooter than an RPG. Thankfully, for that group, BioWare has listened, and will be adding a number of new RPG elements to Mass Effect 3.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-rpg-elements-mole-129194/
jxspyder
02-07-2012, 01:15
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-rpg-elements-mole-129194/
To be honest, some of the "RPG elements" of ME 1 really sucked, and it's absolutely a good thing they got rid of them. Hopefully they'll find a balance between 1 and 2.
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A week ago we found out the surprising, yet exciting news that Electronic Arts and BioWare would be launching “handheld/mobile” products alongside the release of Mass Effect 3 that directly tie into the game. Combined with the fact that Mass Effect 3 is shipping with a story-focused multiplayer mode titled “Galaxy at War” and that merchandise – from action figures to art books – would include DLC codes related to that, we figured the mobile apps would also work in some way with the core game.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-infiltrator-screenshots-robk-129623/
The notion of a pre-launch DLC announcement is hardly shocking anymore – as more and more developers line-up large-scale post-release content campaigns.
While it’s nothing new to hear that DLC has been planned for Mass Effect 3, in the form of in-game items, playable characters, and single player missions, it might come as a surprise to some gamers to find out that GameStop (at least one of them) may already be taking pre-orders for a yet-to-be-announced add-on titled, “From Dust.”
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-dlc-from-dust-pre-order-benk-129626/
Part of what makes the Mass Effect series, which next month with culminate in the release of Mass Effect 3, is its ability to craft a compelling story amidst some stunning visuals. Case in point, these new screenshots released for the game.
Obviously, since these are screenshots there is no dialogue to bolster the dramatic tension that one must assume exists in some of these scenes, but the pictures sure look pretty don’t they?
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-screenshots-liara-posing-tao-129739/
River_Rat_459
02-08-2012, 21:40
I am SOOOOOOOOO glad I was talked into this game. If you haven't picked up a copy of ME1 or ME2, I highly recommend you do so, and plan on getting ME3!
CrzyChinook
02-08-2012, 22:01
I am SOOOOOOOOO glad I was talked into this game. If you haven't picked up a copy of ME1 or ME2, I highly recommend you do so, and plan on getting ME3!
Ur Welcome River!! its Epicness and AWESOMESAUSE jammed together!!
a Space RPG + Over the shoulder shooter.... oh and the story no pun intended is out of this world!!!
cant wait for the story to continue!!! ME3!!!!!:cool:
jxspyder
02-09-2012, 01:15
Oh nostalgia. I'm in the middle of creating my playthrough of all playthroughs. Starting with ME1, hitting all it's dlc, then ME2, I'm going to set up my start to finish Shepard storyline. Is a lot of fun going back and replaying all these missions.
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River_Rat_459
02-10-2012, 14:10
New videos out today:
Customization
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L8NOHSC9ww
Co-op Multiplayer (I believe this one was posted already)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iTLFlkycGM
Enemies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szIkBoj1G7s
Interactive Storytelling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJu-u3zFMyk
Adrenaline Pumping Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_STuujNowGg
And of course, the big hit of the day...the "FemShep" trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pShKKOV_gA
jxspyder
02-10-2012, 17:32
Mass Effect Command Center has added a second mission.
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River_Rat_459
02-14-2012, 10:06
The demo is out today. I'm downloading it now.
jxspyder
02-14-2012, 10:11
The demo is out today. I'm downloading it now.
Good reminder, downloading it too.
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River_Rat_459
02-14-2012, 11:58
Whoa! Holy shit!
The voice commanding is more interactive than I thought. I didn't realize you'd be able to verbally do the dialogue interactions as well as the action.
jxspyder
02-14-2012, 16:35
So, normal game is awesome. Multiplayer bit is mildly less so. With three things, it will be equally awesome. One, 3 other people who are competent and not-dumb. Two, some levels to gain cooler stuff. Three, refer to One.
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so, normal game is awesome. Multiplayer bit is mildly less so. With three things, it will be equally awesome. One, 3 other people who are competent and not-dumb. Two, some levels to gain cooler stuff. Three, refer to one.
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can not wait for this game!
River_Rat_459
02-14-2012, 21:49
A list of the vocal commands that can be used: http://usmilitarygamers.com/community/newreply.php?p=66256&noquote=1
And Battlefield 3 players...you get access to the multiplayer section of the demo. This was in an e-mail from EA that was sent out today:
Join us in the War to Take Earth Back. Battlefield 3™ players get early access to the multiplayer section of the Mass Effect 3 demo, starting now. Grab 3 of your friends, and lead them into battle against ruthless and intelligent enemies.
RighteousKil187
02-15-2012, 08:38
I downloaded it last night, to find out that its 3rd person. After playing a bit it wasn't do bad. I've never played any of the sequels. Took me till Lvl 3 to realize I had powers and skill points hah. Ill prob play the demo until it comes out. Maybe today I'll play the story mode, I'm just a multiplayer whore haha
jxspyder
02-15-2012, 14:47
I downloaded it last night, to find out that its 3rd person. After playing a bit it wasn't do bad. I've never played any of the sequels. Took me till Lvl 3 to realize I had powers and skill points hah. Ill prob play the demo until it comes out. Maybe today I'll play the story mode, I'm just a multiplayer whore haha
As a pretty massive fan of this serids, that's just sad, lol.
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RighteousKil187
02-15-2012, 17:46
sad as it may be i am still learning haha.
Stonezulla
02-16-2012, 01:47
Demo. Is. AWESOME.
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To me the multi-player is meh, it feels like it was tacked on... kinda like an after thought. For online 4 player co-op, I'll be looking to other titles cough*Syndicate*cough. But the single player, is still one solid experience and one I'm looking forward to at that.
Played the demo earlier tonight. I got that great "I'm playing Mass Effect again!" feeling. Gameplay felt like more of the same, but thats not a bad thing IMO. Can't wait for March 6th!
Lol I just read this on the G4 website! I'm getting one!
Early Mass Effect 3 Copies To Be Sent To Space And Back
By Stephen Johnson
2/16/2012 02:46 PM PT
This is the greatest publicity stunt that has ever been undertaken in gaming history -- To hype the release of Mass Effect 3, Electronic Arts is releasing copies of the game a week early... but it's releasing them into space, strapped to weather balloons.
Each of the six space-bound games will reach the edge of interstellar space, then float back down to earth. Thanks to onboard GPS devices, fans can track their return to the Earth on masseffect.com to find a copy. If you're lucky enough to wrestle the game away from other fans, you'll have ME3 a week before release date.
The balloons are launching from New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Berlin, London and Paris, so if you live close to any of those places, you might be able to pick up a game... of course, the games could crash into the ocean, into the middle of a 6 lane super-highway, or through someone's roof or something, but all that adds to the fun, if you ask me.
Source: USA Today
All of the best people are following Stephen Johnson's twitter feed. Also, email me if you wanna.
jxspyder
02-16-2012, 23:36
Lol I just read this on the G4 website! I'm getting one!
Early Mass Effect 3 Copies To Be Sent To Space And Back
By Stephen Johnson
2/16/2012 02:46 PM PT
This is the greatest publicity stunt that has ever been undertaken in gaming history -- To hype the release of Mass Effect 3, Electronic Arts is releasing copies of the game a week early... but it's releasing them into space, strapped to weather balloons.
Each of the six space-bound games will reach the edge of interstellar space, then float back down to earth. Thanks to onboard GPS devices, fans can track their return to the Earth on masseffect.com to find a copy. If you're lucky enough to wrestle the game away from other fans, you'll have ME3 a week before release date.
The balloons are launching from New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Berlin, London and Paris, so if you live close to any of those places, you might be able to pick up a game... of course, the games could crash into the ocean, into the middle of a 6 lane super-highway, or through someone's roof or something, but all that adds to the fun, if you ask me.
Source: USA Today
All of the best people are following Stephen Johnson's twitter feed. Also, email me if you wanna.
I kind of doubt any will make it to WA, but I'll still be tracking them. Too cool.
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RighteousKil187
02-17-2012, 08:01
It's too hard to tell where any will land. You can never account for mother nature and what she might do. Hopefully a die hard fan doesn't get close to one that's about to land on an 8 lane highway
jxspyder
02-17-2012, 12:50
It's FemShep Friday!!!
Here's the FemShep Reinstated trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pShKKOV_gA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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River_Rat_459
02-17-2012, 21:18
2192
As if you needed another reason to watch.
Hot on the heels of news rumors that a certain GameStop store was already selling pre-order activation codes for a yet-to-be-announced Mass Effect 3 DLC pack, BioWare’s Executive Producer for the Mass Effect series, Casey Hudson, has started to open up about the developer’s post launch content plans
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-dlc-new-adventures-bioware-benk-133908/
It’s hard to imagine where BioWare would be without Drew Karpyshyn. A lead writer on venerable titles like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Mass Effect 2, Karpyshyn joined BioWare 12 years ago and was indispensable in seeing the Canadian game developer become synonymous with top tier storytelling
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-kotor-lead-writer-drew-karpyshyn-retires-brian-134075/
With the release of Mass Effect 3 approaching, the time was certainly right for Director Caleb Evans and his production team to release a teaser for the upcoming fan film Red Sand. While based in the same universe as Mass Effect 3 -- and notably starring the voice actor for Commander Shepard, Mark Meer -- the film will take place before Shepard entered relevance, with Mark Meer playing a completely different character.
http://gamerant.com/red-sand-mass-effect-fan-film-johnj-133551/
Fans of the Mass Effect franchise certainly don’t need to be convinced that picking up a copy of Mass Effect 3 is an absolute must for March. With as much buzz and momentum as a franchise could possibly have, Mass Effect 3 is easily the most anticipated game of 2012 for more gamers than you can shake an Omniblade at, including our own writing staff
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-demo-impressions-dyce-133270/
One aspect of Mass Effect 2 that left some fans scratching their heads was the watered-down RPG elements and simplification compared to what the original game offered players. Sure, they still existed on some level, but for the most part, Mass Effect 2 was a shooter that happened to tell an interesting story.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-power-stat-upgrades-row-134074/
jxspyder
02-19-2012, 10:55
So let's see. I'm going out on a limb here, and am going to say that the DLC for ME3 will work like Dragon Age, with the post-game save holding immediately before the final battle.......that way the final battle is still the finale, but you can still include story dlc.
Drew is leaving!! :eek::mad::( But at least that means we'll get some awesome books.
Yeah, some people were whining about the simplification of ME2, and the rest of us thought ME1's RPG elements were so over the top detailed that it actually detracted from the game. Hopefully ME3 can hit the middle ground between the two.
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River_Rat_459
02-19-2012, 12:52
Yeah, some people were whining about the simplification of ME2, and the rest of us thought ME1's RPG elements were so over the top detailed that it actually detracted from the game. Hopefully ME3 can hit the middle ground between the two.
+1 this. After comparing the two, I thought ME1's elements wound up coming across as overkill. I was surprised when I played ME2, but I certainly didn't complain either.
I'm with you on this one Spyder...a nice balance would be nice.
I know, I dismissed the multi-player. but after spending a little more time with it... I have to say, it's pretty damn good. Keep in mind, this is comming from a guy that's not that into third person shooters.
River_Rat_459
02-19-2012, 20:53
As featured during tonight's episode of The Walking Dead:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs7kix6_8Ks
jxspyder
02-20-2012, 03:18
As featured during tonight's episode of The Walking Dead:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs7kix6_8Ks
Pretty awesome.
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jxspyder
02-22-2012, 15:19
From Gamerant.com.
Mass Effect 3: From Ashes DLC ships launch day. http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-dlc-from-ashes-tao-134626/
Same story, from G4 (http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721023/mass-effect-3-dlc-revealed-from-ashes-available-at-launch/).
Apparently this will be a purchaseable version of the collector's edition companion and mission....sounds similar to Zaaed or Kasumi from ME2, only much, much cooler because apparently this companion is.....PROTHEAN!!
Now, if you have even a passing knowledge of Mass Effect's lore and story, you'll realize that this is mind-numbingly awesome. If you don't, it's the equivalent of Captain Price coming back from the grave. Legen....wait for it....dary!!
River_Rat_459
02-23-2012, 09:56
The promotion in which a copy of ME3 is launched into space is underway. Looks like only major cities. http://masseffect.com/space/
River_Rat_459
02-23-2012, 10:08
A listing of voice commands. I see that "lay on your back" or "strip tease" are not included. Damn...means I'm gonna have to work on paramour.
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721049/mass-effect-3-kinect-voice-command-guide-kaidan-bend-over/
RighteousKil187
02-23-2012, 10:11
A listing of voice commands. I see that "lay on your back" or "strip tease" are not included. Damn...means I'm gonna have to work on paramour.
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721049/mass-effect-3-kinect-voice-command-guide-kaidan-bend-over/
They might have worked had Duke Nukem integrated voice commands haha
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Want to play Mass Effect 3 when it launches next month, but don’t want to leave your house? Lucky you! Electronic Arts and Sony announced today that the digital version of BioWare’s upcoming RPG-shooter can be pre-ordered from the PlayStation Network.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-psn-mole-134521/
Ask a fan of Mass Effect where the series ranks in the echelons of gaming bliss, and chances are they’ll have it ranked right up towards the top. Ask a Mass Effect detractor where the game goes astray, and they’ll point to minor flaws in combat, narrative, or RPG elements – but nothing that depicts a second rate gaming experience. With Mass Effect 3 set to release on March 6, it's being branded as the most infallible installment of the series to date, with nary a flaw to get in Commander Shepard's way. http://gamerant.com/5-things-ruin-mass-effect-3-brian-134696/
Even though it has taken three whole games, Fem Shep, the female version of Commander Shepard that countless gamers use to play through their Mass Effect adventures, is finally getting the attention she deserves. While, previously, marketing has been relegated to focusing on the male version of Commander Shepard we have come to be familiar with, BioWare has made a big push to place Fem Shep right alongside him for Mass Effect 3
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-unboxing-tao-134843/
Despite a serious outpouring of fan disappointment over the From Ashes DLC for Mass Effect 3, BioWare is keeping their marketing train trucking undeterred. Of course, before getting to some of the more important promotional pieces for From Ashes, Creative Director Casey Hudson had to do a little damage control and hopefully set the record straight for fans that were making assumptions.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-from-ashes-screenshots-tao-135415/
What would you do during a Reaper invasion?
The latest TV spot for Mass Effect 3 seeks to form a more human connection with its audience by portraying, well, real humans, whose 22nd Century Earth-lives are ground to screeching halt by the invading meta-destructive race. Legend has it they haven’t feasted on civilization for about 50,000 years -- so you can expect that some serious binging is about to ensue.
http://gamerant.com/live-action-mass-effect-3-tv-trailer-fight-brian-135475/
While most gamers’ first inclination, if presented with an early copy of Mass Effect 3, would be to pop the game into their respective console, two gamers who actually secured a copy took a completely different direction with this opportunity.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-raffle-legal-trouble-tao-135656/
Though gamers have yet to experience the final leg of the Commander Shepard portion of the Mass Effect universe, there is no doubt that they are already chomping at the bit for more. While BioWare has said that they would love to continue working in that space (pun intended), what type of game they would like to make is still a mystery.
http://gamerant.com/bioware-founders-talk-mass-effect-mmo-tao-135590/
Mass Effect 3 is, without a doubt, one of the most highly-anticipated titles of the year – easily earning a spot on our 25 Most Anticipated Games of 2012 list. However, over the last week, news broke that the action-RPG title would see paid campaign DLC on day one
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-game-length-after-credits-scene-benk-135510/
jxspyder
03-01-2012, 08:29
Honestly don't expect a Mass Effect MMO, even though the IP can support it, until TOR runs it's course.
I could totally see an RTS though.
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Mass Effect 3 is less than one week away from release in North America – with international release windows following closely behind. As a result, details have been coming fast and furious for the third installment in BioWare’s high-profile action-RPG. This week alone we’ve discovered that the title will provide an estimated 30-40 hours worth of gameplay, include an after-credits sequence, and offer day one DLC, “From Ashes.”
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-normandy-video-tour-benk-135985/
When Gears of War 3 came out, it surprised many of us for sneakily including a microtransaction system where players had to pay for measly weapon skins – you know, the stuff that’s built into other shooters that we shouldn’t have to pay for. The real problem with that money grab attempt was that Epic Games priced each weapon skin at absurdly high amounts, that when combined with the DLC Season’s pass cost games a fortune. It was designed only for the rich, so to speak.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-dlc-prices-vault-robk-136228/
Have you beaten Mass Effect and its sequel? Are you eagerly awaiting the midnight or launch day opening of stores to pick up your copy of Mass Effect 3 on Tuesday, March 6th?
If so, and if you've not had a chance to complete all of the DLC offerings for Mass Effect 2, we've prepared this guide to help you make the best of this last chance pre-ME3 weekend. Time is of the essence and there are five DLC offerings to choose from. Below is information on all of them and our thoughts on whether or not they are must be played before jumping into the beginning of the end for Commander Shepard's story.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-2-dlc-guide-mass-effect-3-robk-136262/
Can’t wait to play Mass Effect 3? Neither can we. In a move that underscores just how big an event the game’s March 6th launch has become, GameStop stores across the United States will open at midnight. Eager fans who find it impossible to wait until Friday morning will be able to pick up the game at one of more than 3600 locations nation-wide.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-gamestop-midnight-launch-jeff-136338/
Choice has always been an integral part of any good BioWare RPG, but typically in service of a dual morality system those choices come down to “the good option” and “the bad option.” In the Mass Effect series, those good and bad choices delegated a set of points, Renegade or Paragon, to the player that determined whether they were a good or bad person in the game. The system was fairly black and white, and usually resulted in the player skewing one way or the other from the outset, and not deviating too far from that pattern as Commander Shepard’s adventure continued.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-reputation-system-explained-tao-136417/
River_Rat_459
03-02-2012, 11:10
Here's a new trailer that came out yesterday...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG2mdZ23eP8
Rickety Rob
03-02-2012, 11:21
Sweet!
Trained2Survive
03-02-2012, 14:48
From Gamerant.com.
Mass Effect 3: From Ashes DLC ships launch day. http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-dlc-from-ashes-tao-134626/
Same story, from G4 (http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721023/mass-effect-3-dlc-revealed-from-ashes-available-at-launch/).
Apparently this will be a purchaseable version of the collector's edition companion and mission....sounds similar to Zaaed or Kasumi from ME2, only much, much cooler because apparently this companion is.....PROTHEAN!!
Now, if you have even a passing knowledge of Mass Effect's lore and story, you'll realize that this is mind-numbingly awesome. If you don't, it's the equivalent of Captain Price coming back from the grave. Legen....wait for it....dary!!
This is just too freaking sweet!
Trained2Survive
03-02-2012, 18:11
What choices have y'all made from Mass Effect 1 till the oncoming Mass Effect 3?
ME1 choices:
Romanced Liara
Saved Rachni
Saved Kaidan
Saved Wrex
Saved the Council
Udina to the Council
ME2 choices:
Stayed loyal to Liara
Saved Legion, think I destroyed heretics
Saved Sidonis
Total crew loyalty
Saved crew from Collectors
Survived Suicide Mission, everyone
Hopefully convinced Quarians to avoid war with Geth
Told Mordin to keep data
Blew up Collector Base
Told Kasumi to keep Greybox
Did I miss anything?
jxspyder
03-02-2012, 19:40
You put Udina on the Council? Why would you help promote that douche?
For ME 1:
Romanced Ashley
Saved Rachni
Saved Ash
Kept Wrex alive
Saved the Council
Placed Anderson on Council
Generally went Paragon for conversations, such as Zhu's Hope.
ME 2:
Am in the middle, but by the end, I'll be like this.
I'll stay loyal to Ash, but set up a save immediately prior to the final mission that will allow me to romance any of them.
Save Legion, reprogram heretics.
Will most likely save Sidonis.
Total crew loyalty, save crew, and 100% survival.
Unsure yet on Quarians.
Tell Mordin to keep data.
Destroy Collector base.
Again mostly Paragon.
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Trained2Survive
03-02-2012, 19:54
You put Udina on the Council? Why would you help promote that douche?
Udina seemed more qualified, I can always redo the end of ME1.
I just started another one on ME1, gonna do same stuff, except, save Ashley and romance her and make Anderson to council
jxspyder
03-02-2012, 22:23
Udina seemed more qualified, I can always redo the end of ME1.
I just started another one on ME1, gonna do same stuff, except, save Ashley and romance her and make Anderson to council
I started last month, doing a 1 & 2 run to set up a "perfect" ME 3 transfer. Is actually kind of fun replaying.
I might not be able to start up 3 on release day, though.....need to finish up my final 2 run. I just started loyalty missions.
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Trained2Survive
03-02-2012, 23:23
I started last month, doing a 1 & 2 run to set up a "perfect" ME 3 transfer. Is actually kind of fun replaying.
I might not be able to start up 3 on release day, though.....need to finish up my final 2 run. I just started loyalty missions.
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I just finished a perfect paragon run on both for ME3
You put Udina on the Council? Why would you help promote that douche?
For ME 1:
Romanced Ashley
Saved Rachni
Saved Ash
Kept Wrex alive
Saved the Council
Placed Anderson on Council
Generally went Paragon for conversations, such as Zhu's Hope.
ME 2:
Am in the middle, but by the end, I'll be like this.
I'll stay loyal to Ash, but set up a save immediately prior to the final mission that will allow me to romance any of them.
Save Legion, reprogram heretics.
Will most likely save Sidonis.
Total crew loyalty, save crew, and 100% survival.
Unsure yet on Quarians.
Tell Mordin to keep data.
Destroy Collector base.
Again mostly Paragon.
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I did the exact same thing lol
What's with this save Sidonis crap. I let him catch a bullet... the prick.
Stonezulla
03-03-2012, 06:46
Let's see
ME1: I don't remember. Was a good guy or something. Saved galaxy.
ME2: everyone lived. Saved galaxy.
I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more Tapatalk.
Trained2Survive
03-03-2012, 07:41
What's with this save Sidonis crap. I let him catch a bullet... the prick.
Garrus isn't a heartless killer
River_Rat_459
03-03-2012, 14:43
I'm probably the only one watching the Nationwide Series NASCAR race on ESPN at the moment, but I hope you all get to see a pic of Denny Hamlin's #18 car sometime soon. The car sponsor is GameStop, and the paint scheme for today is Mass Effect 3. It's pretty sweet looking.
Garrus isn't a heartless killer
It was justified LOL.
River_Rat_459
03-03-2012, 17:50
Folks, I merged the these two threads.
Please remember that the purpose of this forum is to start official game chatter (i.e. game news, announcements). The opening post will go feed our Facebook and Twitter feeds. General conversation can go under that opening post.
Trained2Survive
03-03-2012, 18:24
I did the exact same thing lol
I couldn't go with Ashley
It seems like with every positive (like the new Reputation system) that is revealed in regards to Mass Effect 3, there follows a negative (like the copious amounts of paid DLC) that keeps fans’ excitement in an almost neutral state. Sure there are plenty of reasons to get excited about Mass Effect 3, it is the culmination of two game’s worth of storylines, but it almost feels like with each passing day BioWare hits us with yet another unfortunate “surprise.”
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-cloud-saves-support-tao-136623/
River_Rat_459
03-03-2012, 21:33
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-cloud-saves-support-tao-136623/
Well that kind of sucks about the saves. I'm a little concerned and here's why...I originally bought the 4 GB model Xbox, and later bought the 320 GB hard drive for it. My saves are on the hard drive, which I removed from the Xbox before sending it in for repairs (per the support directions). I'll hopefully get my original one back, but in the off chance I get a refurbished model back, will that screw up my ability to import my saves?
Trained2Survive
03-03-2012, 21:45
Well that kind of sucks about the saves. I'm a little concerned and here's why...I originally bought the 4 GB model Xbox, and later bought the 320 GB hard drive for it. My saves are on the hard drive, which I removed from the Xbox before sending it in for repairs (per the support directions). I'll hopefully get my original one back, but in the off chance I get a refurbished model back, will that screw up my ability to import my saves?
It "shouldn't" effect your ability to do so
I'm in the process of an ME1 session where I'm doing the same as before, cept saving Ashley and naming Anderson to council
jxspyder
03-03-2012, 22:30
Well that kind of sucks about the saves. I'm a little concerned and here's why...I originally bought the 4 GB model Xbox, and later bought the 320 GB hard drive for it. My saves are on the hard drive, which I removed from the Xbox before sending it in for repairs (per the support directions). I'll hopefully get my original one back, but in the off chance I get a refurbished model back, will that screw up my ability to import my saves?
If your saves are on the hard drive, you will be fine, based on that. It's only if you transfer your saves to cloud storage.
As for the rest of the article, I think they're getting a little too nitpicky. Yes, there are preorder bonuses for retailers....not new, and definitely not worth buying multiple copies of the game for. Most of the multiplayer unlocks sound like it will be extra, or early, items you can unlock or buy anyway. And I highly doubt anything that stays exclusive will be gamebreaking.
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Trained2Survive
03-04-2012, 05:49
If your saves are on the hard drive, you will be fine, based on that. It's only if you transfer your saves to cloud storage.
As for the rest of the article, I think they're getting a little too nitpicky. Yes, there are preorder bonuses for retailers....not new, and definitely not worth buying multiple copies of the game for. Most of the multiplayer unlocks sound like it will be extra, or early, items you can unlock or buy anyway. And I highly doubt anything that stays exclusive will be gamebreaking.
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I have my CE reserved at GameStop.
I'm ready to have a Prothean as a squadmate
Trained2Survive
03-04-2012, 14:04
Just talked to Ashley, she is beyond racist when it comes to the Aliens, I'm done with wanting to save this beotch
Shadowdawn
03-04-2012, 14:23
I hooked up with her in the first one and Tali in the second (and a one night stand with Jack). Can't wait to see how what those two have to say about it. Catfight?
River_Rat_459
03-04-2012, 14:30
I was inspired to make a meme...
2364
EDIT: Made a better one!
jxspyder
03-04-2012, 15:12
Just talked to Ashley, she is beyond racist when it comes to the Aliens, I'm done with wanting to save this beotch
Yeah, but you get to change her. That's the great part. Aside from being blue, I have yet to see the draw of Liara.
Honestly, out of all of them, Tali's the only one that's not damaged between the two games.
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Stonezulla
03-04-2012, 15:43
I like Tali. I nailed Liara. :)
cant wait till tuesday. I wish i didnt have to work.
Trained2Survive
03-04-2012, 16:50
Yeah, but you get to change her. That's the great part. Aside from being blue, I have yet to see the draw of Liara.
Honestly, out of all of them, Tali's the only one that's not damaged between the two games.
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I'll give it a play through and save Ashley, you've convinced me
Shadowdawn
03-04-2012, 18:33
I hate Gamestop. I preordered ME3 CE awhile back and have checked every few weeks to make sure I was still good. Then today when I checked they had me on the list for a regular copy. So either I get a regular copy and have to pay extra for the launch DLC or I have to wait 48 hours and hope someone does not pick up their copy. What do you guys think I should do?
jxspyder
03-04-2012, 18:36
Order it from Amazon.
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Shadowdawn
03-04-2012, 18:44
Amazon and just about everywhere I have looked are out. I meant should I just suck it up and get the standard version or wait and hope someone does not pick up their CE copy?
I went with Jack in ME2. If she's an option in ME3, I'll go with her again.
River_Rat_459
03-04-2012, 22:12
I also nailed Jack in ME2, but in the end got it on with Tali. Just 'cause I could!:cool:
What can I say, she's my kind of lady lol.
Trained2Survive
03-05-2012, 05:30
I hate Gamestop. I preordered ME3 CE awhile back and have checked every few weeks to make sure I was still good. Then today when I checked they had me on the list for a regular copy. So either I get a regular copy and have to pay extra for the launch DLC or I have to wait 48 hours and hope someone does not pick up their copy. What do you guys think I should do?
That's BS, I'm hoping that didn't lose my CE.
UPDATE: I have the CE waiting for me.
Trained2Survive
03-05-2012, 18:43
Slightly edited from Independence Day, seems fitting taking back Earth.
"Good morning. In less than a day spacecraft from here will join others from around the galaxy. And you will be launching the largest battle in this history of this galaxy.
We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore.
We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps its fate that today is the 4th of July, and you will once again be fighting freedom, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution -- but from annihilation.
We're fighting for our right to live, to exist.
And should we win the day, the 4th of July will no longer be known as a human holiday, but as the day when the galaxy declared in one voice:
"We will not go quietly into the night!
We will not vanish without a fight!
We're going to live on! We're going to survive!" Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!
KaNtSt0PMeH
03-05-2012, 22:58
I CAN'T CONTAIN MY FUCKING EXCITEMENT! Lol... tomorrow after the gym it's going down! I just hope my 9 1/2 month pregnant wife doesn't pop. Haha..
River_Rat_459
03-05-2012, 23:08
I CAN'T CONTAIN MY FUCKING EXCITEMENT! Lol... tomorrow after the gym it's going down! I just hope my 9 1/2 month pregnant wife doesn't pop. Haha..
9-1/2 months? Good luck dude! You know the law of averages is probably against you. LOL.
jxspyder
03-06-2012, 00:05
I CAN'T CONTAIN MY FUCKING EXCITEMENT! Lol... tomorrow after the gym it's going down! I just hope my 9 1/2 month pregnant wife doesn't pop. Haha..
You're screwed.
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XxSilentxFartxX
03-06-2012, 02:27
This game is epic... My wife is gonna hate me. 2.5 hours into story mode and 30 min in to multiplayer... I see nothing getting done in the near future lol
This game is epic... My wife is gonna hate me. 2.5 hours into story mode and 30 min in to multiplayer... I see nothing getting done in the near future lol Enjoy it, I have to wait a little bit. My water heater went, so I had to buy a new one... it's a tankless job and it wasn't cheap.
River_Rat_459
03-06-2012, 11:50
Enjoy it, I have to wait a little bit. My water heater went, so I had to buy a new one... it's a tankless job and it wasn't cheap.
Ouch!
jxspyder
03-06-2012, 12:58
nailed it!!!
Double-ouch, especially tankless. Picking my copy up tonight, won't be playing till tomorrow when I get done with 2. I'm at the point where I want to just start skipping stuff because it takes so long.
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Got my xbox copy on my way to work, now I have to wait til midnight to play it!
Twizted875
03-06-2012, 14:27
I'm heading out to go get this today... haven't seen all the reviews yet.. how is it so far?
Stonezulla
03-06-2012, 15:34
Played like 2 hours. It is good so far. It wouldn't let me import my face from me2 but I made him look close enough. It did import my save and that was the important part. It looks really good so far. Starting at level 30 is nice too. :)
I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more Tapatalk.
KaNtSt0PMeH
03-06-2012, 21:43
9-1/2 months? Good luck dude! You know the law of averages is probably against you. LOL.
Technically it's a 40 week process or can be... estimated anyways. I've had to listen to this shit the whole time haha... So far so good though gotten to the Citadel and no baby! wo0t haha
Trained2Survive
03-06-2012, 21:49
Never mind
CrzyChinook
03-06-2012, 23:31
wife picked up my son and mine and she drop it in the mail should see in 5 to 6 days! cant wait!!
jxspyder
03-06-2012, 23:35
As an FYI, remember to use spoiler tags if you talk about the game.
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In about 1.5-2 hours in and I am absolutely loving this game!!!
toby2533
03-07-2012, 06:40
ok, give me sit rep on this game FPS or role playing? another thing we should start a rev with rating section on games like 1 to 10 and a brief review since we have so many members now.
I actually ordered ME1 and 2, so I can get caught up, before I buy the 3rd installment...
The review on xplay last night said the multiplayer was a little lacking, but singleplayer more-then-made-up for it.. :redface:
Trained2Survive
03-07-2012, 18:41
This game is freaking sweet!!!!
Trained2Survive
03-09-2012, 14:34
Spoiler.....….…
You run into Kelly Chambers at the Citadel, tell her to change her name.
Trained2Survive
03-09-2012, 17:02
With ME3 being the "last" appearance by Shepard, I'm think Vega would make a good follow on character
jxspyder
03-10-2012, 09:22
ok, give me sit rep on this game FPS or role playing? another thing we should start a rev with rating section on games like 1 to 10 and a brief review since we have so many members now.
You get to choose, actually. You can opt to play an action game with cinematics, i.e. all choices made for you, or a full on RPG.
Smoke, you'll find the first one plays like a typical RPG.....shitload of items/modifications/etc, massive amounts of minor bs you can find by exploring outside the beaten path, all that. And the Mako sucks ass. The second turns down the excessive RPG part, a little too much.
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River_Rat_459
03-10-2012, 19:17
by Phil Kollar on March 10, 2012 at 07:00 PM
There has been a lot of controversy over EA and BioWare's day one DLC for Mass Effect, the highly questionable From Ashes downloadable content. While some consumers are feeling burned, an ex-BioWare developer defended the practice at the Game Developers Conference.
ShackNews reports that Christina Norman -- formerly a designer at BioWare, now with Riot Games -- gave a one-minute rant at GDC on the topic of downloadable content hitting the first day of a game's release. Here is the text as provided by ShackNews:
"There's no point in releasing DLC a year after your game has come out when most people have already sold your game back to GameStop three times. That means getting it out early; that means even day-one DLC. That is a terrible thing to some players. Players rant -- they know nothing about this DLC that's coming out except its name. But then it's, 'Oh this game must be incomplete, the game must be ruined.' Game developers are not evil. Some are evil. But most are not evil.
"We just want to release awesome stuff. Players, please give us a chance. Judge our games based on what they are. Judge the DLC based on what it is. Stop thinking you're a producer and telling us when and where we should be building our content."
I think that Norman presents a strong opinion here, although speaking of the Mass Effect 3 DLC in particular, I think judging it on what it is still produces some problems. What are your thoughts on the topic of day one DLC? Are you against it in all cases or do you think sometimes it can be okay?
SOURCE: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/03/10/ex-bioware-dev-defends-day-one-dlc.aspx
jxspyder
03-11-2012, 00:02
SOURCE: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/03/10/ex-bioware-dev-defends-day-one-dlc.aspx
It's amazing how pathetic some fans can be.
Especially as we're not talking about "Day 1 DLC", but rather about collector edition content that was made available to non-CE purchasers. Want the "Day 1 DLC" for free? Buy the N7 edition like I did, download the 680mb file that shows it's clearly not disc content, and stop your crying about how you're "getting screwed by the man"....
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Trained2Survive
03-11-2012, 10:04
It's amazing how pathetic some fans can be.
Especially as we're not talking about "Day 1 DLC", but rather about collector edition content that was made available to non-CE purchasers. Want the "Day 1 DLC" for free? Buy the N7 edition like I did, download the 680mb file that shows it's clearly not disc content, and stop your crying about how you're "getting screwed by the man"....
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Exactly!
Trained2Survive
03-11-2012, 14:15
After the selection show, anyone up for a round of multi?
I didn't get the CE, is the DLC worth downloading? Is it good?
Trained2Survive
03-11-2012, 21:58
I didn't get the CE, is the DLC worth downloading? Is it good?
Have you played the previous games?
Yes sir, I played them both. This is my favorite game series to date. I have a question though....it may contain spoilers......
The dlc unlocks the Prothean crew member right? Well I just did that in the main storyline. Sooooo what gives?
jxspyder
03-12-2012, 00:30
Yes sir, I played them both. This is my favorite game series to date. I have a question though....it may contain spoilers......
The dlc unlocks the Prothean crew member right? Well I just did that in the main storyline. Sooooo what gives?
If I remember correctly, there's a Prothean crew member...much like Wrex or Primarch Victus is a crew member, as in they hang out on the ship and are able to be talked to. The DLC crew member is more James/Liara...able to go on missions, has a unique quest chain, etc.
Shadowdawn
03-12-2012, 03:51
This is just the opinion of a "pathetic fan" (anyone who has looked closely at my xbox profile in the last few years would know that:D). I take these "Day 1 DLC" things a case at a time. This time I feel it was good for the company short term and bad for players. They used a species that they knew was going to get the fans drooling but did not announce it till it was too late for most people to get the collectors edition (more on that later). The original adds/flyers/announcements for ME3 Collector's edition that I saw had the Character/Mission near the bottom almost as an afterthought. To a lot of people this reminded them of similar characters from ME2, Dragon Age etc. Fun and good but not as crucial or lore heavy as a Promethean should be. Why choose that specific race and launch it day one if not to max out possible returns with no thought to the customers?
The "buy the collector's edition if it bothers you" argument would be valid...if they actually made enough copy's for people to have that option. The people who bought this version (and did not get screwed by the retailer making more reservations then they could possibly fill or mixing up who ordered what) probably did not do it solely for the DLC. There are a lot of extras in that package for a mere 20 dollars. In fact, from a purely financial perspective, it is possible the limited quantities was in part to increase the DLC purchases. It has to be more cost effective to sell a standard plus DLC then to create,package and ship all the extra goodies. Larger profit margin at the expense of consumers who would have gladly paid for the bells and whistles.
My opinion on what they should have done though is also different from what some others think. I think it should have been used as part of their "10 Dollar Project". For those of you who do not know..that is one way they are trying to combat used sales. Think Mass Effect 2 character you got for buying brand new and had to buy as dlc if you got it used. Instead they chose to use online multiplayer in that role (because that is what the series is known for right?) Now people who are not interested in playing online but who still love the series lose nothing by waiting a few months till price drops put the DLC+game at less then $60 used and the publisher loses another sale.
Anyway this has been random insights into what PlasticStingrays thinks and feels on the topic at hand and is in no way intended to start fights/genicide/unicorn rebellions/children's tears etc.
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Shadowdawn
03-12-2012, 04:26
I have been a fan of Bioware for a very long time. I played the KotOR, Jade Empire, Dragon Age and Mass Effect games as they came out and would be playing TOR if my computer could run it. Not too many companies I trust as much as them and this is the only company I would buy DLC from without having touched the game first. I did buy Ashes..the previous post was not meant to be against Bioware just an opinion on day one DLC. Do not want anyone getting confused.
jxspyder
03-12-2012, 04:51
You're right, I absolutely bought the CE for that N7 velcro patch.....no wait, it was the Normandy postcard.
Sorry, but saying the companion/mission wasn't a major factor for getting the CE is just silly. And yes, it absolutely makes sense to not spoil the biggest companion addition in the entire series.
In the end though, it all comes down to whether or not you believe they lied. Based on download size, I don't.
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The Prothean I released from cryo-sleep I can take with me on missions.
SPOILER.....
I just took him to the Citadel where I put one in Udina's chest for being a traitor.....
Stonezulla
03-12-2012, 12:59
I finished ME3. Unlike a lot of posts on other sites, I liked the ending. I won't say what it is but I think it fits the story.
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Twizted875
03-12-2012, 13:11
Holy crap... I haven't even started it... I was trying to get past prestige 10 on MW3... which I did...now I'm just having fun playing with the clan....
Shadowdawn
03-12-2012, 13:57
Oh no, I do not think Bioware lied. It is completely possible that a section of the game did not get finished in time. I could buy that. My issue is with how it was handled once it was finished. And even then it is not like I am up in arms about it...someone posted a link to a story about it and since it was being discussed, I wanted to put my two cents in.
jxspyder
03-12-2012, 17:36
Oh no, I do not think Bioware lied. It is completely possible that a section of the game did not get finished in time. I could buy that. My issue is with how it was handled once it was finished. And even then it is not like I am up in arms about it...someone posted a link to a story about it and since it was being discussed, I wanted to put my two cents in.
Oh, it's cool. I just like arguing while I'm on the shitter. If I come across as hostile, I apologize, as I'm rarely actively pissed about these discussions.
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KaNtSt0PMeH
03-12-2012, 21:57
Definitely really digging the multiplayer action. It's something different for a change with the same ol' ass kickin'!
Stonezulla
03-12-2012, 23:19
Hit me up for some multiplayer.
I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more Tapatalk.
Stonezulla
03-12-2012, 23:19
Hit me up for some multiplayer.
I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more Tapatalk.
Shadowdawn
03-12-2012, 23:39
Oh, it's cool. I just like arguing while I'm on the shitter. If I come across as hostile, I apologize, as I'm rarely actively pissed about these discussions.
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No worries. You do tend to come across that way to me sometimes. I literally just read another thread where you and America were talking about Kinect's and you seemed a bit miffed to me. Reading further into that thread it got cleared up though. Damn internet is horrible at context clues and everyone is always yelling at me. I think I just need nicer voices in my head :D.
jxspyder
03-13-2012, 01:09
Definitely really digging the multiplayer action. It's something different for a change with the same ol' ass kickin'!
I'm loving the subtle differences in each race/class. It makes "horde mode" that much more fun.
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comanche_warior
03-13-2012, 19:28
I dont know if you guys were wondering about the galactic readiness and the effective military strength scores. I found this on biowares forums so Im passing is along
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/323/index/9665384
Trained2Survive
03-13-2012, 21:28
So basically what he is saying is if you have a full green bar, you'll get the best ending?
comanche_warior
03-13-2012, 21:38
So basically what he is saying is if you have a full green bar, you'll get the best ending?
No you have to get above 5k effective rating to get the best possible ending and its just a 3 second longer scene if that.
Despite impressive sales numbers and overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics (read our Mass Effect 3 review), BioWare’s conclusion to the Commander Shepard trilogy has been marred by a myriad of fan complaints
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-ending-response-bioware-casey-hudson-benk-138337/
For gamers following all of the Mass Effect 3 news closely, the thought of DLC is synonymous with controversy. The day one ‘From Ashes’ DLC, suffice to say, left quite a few peeved for not only spoiling a part of the game but for not coming built into the launch product while some of it was installed on the disc.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-multiplayer-dlc-robk-138120/
Trained2Survive
03-14-2012, 13:28
No you have to get above 5k effective rating to get the best possible ending and its just a 3 second longer scene if that.
So then I have to play multi, because I'm at 3500 getting ready to hit the Illusive Mans base
comanche_warior
03-14-2012, 13:56
So then I have to play multi, because I'm at 3500 getting ready to hit the Illusive Mans base
I would advise it because the lower the effective strength the worse the outcome. Besides the multiplayer is still pretty fun either way.
comanche_warior
03-14-2012, 14:03
I have to apologize for a few things I have been a little biased about the endings of this game now that I have read a few of peoples opinions on biowares forum site I have to say that I am still hopeful about a better ending. For all those that havent finished Ill say that you will know my frustration when you do end up finishing it.
As far as the overall game play goes if you have any questions about classes or what not Ill be glad to help you out. Ill be on multiplayer a few times just because its pretty fun. My gamertag is comanche warior i have room for friends.
Trained2Survive
03-14-2012, 15:35
My gamertag is comanche warior i have room for friends.
add me up, im up for some multiplayer, still a work in progress with MP
comanche_warior
03-14-2012, 22:20
add me up, im up for some multiplayer, still a work in progress with MP
Hey got your friend request ill meet up with you when we are both on.
comanche_warior
03-15-2012, 14:47
If anybody on here has a problem with the game componets whether its something missing bugs glitches or what not go to http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/index. And make sure that you be respectful in your posts, most people on there is and theres the few turds that arent. You might need to create an account with them but i you have already played ME3 of even BF3 online it makes it easier because it uses the same account info. I have an account up already and Ive gotten feed back on things that Ive had problems with.
Trained2Survive
03-16-2012, 05:54
Hey got your friend request ill meet up with you when we are both on.
Sounds like a plan
jxspyder
03-16-2012, 07:56
So I just beat the game, and spent about an hour flipping through some of the "I hate the ending" drivel.
I'm on the fence. Thoughts?
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comanche_warior
03-16-2012, 09:55
So I just beat the game, and spent about an hour flipping through some of the "I hate the ending" drivel.
I'm on the fence. Thoughts?
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I think that BioWare has something up their sleeves because the ending just isnt their normal work. I think they got pissed and released a ending that wasnt well thought out on purpose because of the leaks. From what Ive heard about the From Ashes DLC that it wasnt supposed to be a DLC at first that it was an in game mission. But because they couldnt get it to fit in right that they were going to fine tune it and send it out at a later date but because Microsoft/Xbox revealed it way before BioWares intended release date they had a Day 1 release with it.
This is all speculation so dont take it as fact but thats what Im hoping for because the very ending was actually plagerized from a bands album cover Ill post that link later.
Stonezulla
03-16-2012, 10:12
I didn't mind the end. It wasent the huge payoff people were hoping for but I think it fits.
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River_Rat_459
03-16-2012, 17:15
This weekend, Bioware is hosting a Mass Effect 3 Challenge Weekend, so your plans are made. Here's how it works: You join your friends online on Xbox 360 and PC between Friday, 3/16 at 5PM PST and Monday, 3/18 at 5AM PST and play some co-op. Participants will have an opportunity to attain rewards to be used in Commander Shepard’s battle to take Earth back.
Here are the challenges:
Any player who is part of a squad that beats the Reaper faction on Silver difficulty or better will unlock one Commendation Pack. This means that at least one member of the squad must be extracted at the end of the mission – this will earn all squad members the reward. Each player can earn a maximum of one pack and each pack contains a random N7 Arsenal Weapon. Originally only available as single-player weapons via the N7 Collector’s Edition, these multiplayer variants will be exceptionally rare and are NOT obtainable through regular purchasable Reinforcement Packs. The Commendation Packs will contain one of the following guns at random: (1) N7 Crusader Shotgun, (2) N7 Eagle Pistol, (3) N7 Hurricane SMG and (4) N7 Valiant Sniper Rifle.
Destroy as many brutes as possible – if the multiplayer community kills a combined 1 MILLION brutes within the hours of the challenge, ALL players will receive a Victory Pack as a reward.
Along with the challenge, Bioware also sent over some interesting stats about how Mass Effect 3's multiplayer is going so far. Here are the numbers:
83 Billion: Total credits earned in multiplayer
33 Percent: Number of matches that end in a failed extraction
36 Percent: Number of players who enter battle with an assault rifle.
2 Million: Cerebus Phantoms killed.
1,800 Years: Total time spent with all player on multiplayer
18 Percent, 17 Percent, 16 Percent: Respective choices of Solidier, Vanguard, Infiltrator
Less Than 1 Percent: MP Matches Played on Gold difficulty
6.43 Percent: People who play as Turians
618,000: Number of Battlefield 3 soldier kits used
SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721835/mass-effect-3-n7-challenge-weekend-announced/
Ok, I've got around 30hrs into this game and I freakin love it! From the missions to the story, so far, classic Bioware Mass Effect. A few things though....no matter what the ending is, like it or not, it's they're baby. They ended it the way they wanted. I may not like it either, but I'm just along for the ride ya know?
Secondly, I've been confused by all the "From Ashes" DLC talk, as I never ordered the CE of the game, yet I've managed to play the DLC missions and recruit the Prothean to my crew. So......I guess I lucked out? Anyway, I wish this wasn't the end man....:(
I'm going to be truthful here...After I saw the best ending on you tube, I was like "what is this crap?" I have read a shit load on the bioware forums and after reading all of it... I was so disappointed in the ending options, that I canceled my pre-order. For me... they kind of ruined it, this isn't my Mass Effect and I don't think it will be.
comanche_warior
03-16-2012, 21:16
I found this fumbling through some threads on the forum pages. If you dont want to see spoilers dont watch.
Ok heres the cinematic after the credits(ignore the title its crap):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LoaDAyH3a4
Ok compare the backgound to this background:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm82gjZDIDU
I was horrified when I saw this what is everybody elses opinion?
comanche_warior
03-16-2012, 21:18
I'm going to be truthful here...After I saw the best ending on you tube, I was like "what is this crap?" I have read a shit load on the bioware forums and after reading all of it... I was so disappointed in the ending options, that I canceled my pre-order. For me... they kind of ruined it, this isn't my Mass Effect and I don't think it will be.
Yes the ending was crap but the game right up until then was great.
The ride just isn't enough... for me personally.
For over week the hottest topics on our site and across the gaming community have focused on Mass Effect 3, for better or worse. It’s good to see BioWare’s latest game, and the one we chose as Game Rant’s most anticipated game of the year, earning the attention it deserves, we just didn’t expect it to do so for all the wrong reasons.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-ending-complaints-robk-138713/
For such and acclaimed and successful game, Mass Effect 3 sure has managed to enrage a lot of players. Needless to say, I’m referring specifically to the game’s controversial ending, which won’t be covered here. Inspired and united by their distaste for Mass Effect 3′s conclusion, a legion of fans began petitioning developer BioWare for a new ending.
http://gamerant.com/retake-mass-effect-3-petition-benefits-childs-play-jeff-138462/
Though, over the past week or so, it has been Mass Effect 3‘s single player, specifically its ending, that has been getting the bulk of gamers’ attention – with everything from a petition to donations being collected in an effort to alter the game’s events – there is still a whole other portion of the game that BioWare wants gamers to get interested in. In fact, participating in the multiplayer in Mass Effect 3 helps improve the quality of the ending players receive in the single player, along with completing tasks in the iOS game and what not.
http://gamerant.com/mass-effect-3-multiplayer-challenge-weekend-tao-138751/
I'm going to be truthful here...After I saw the best ending on you tube, I was like "what is this crap?" I have read a shit load on the bioware forums and after reading all of it... I was so disappointed in the ending options, that I canceled my pre-order. For me... they kind of ruined it, this isn't my Mass Effect and I don't think it will be.
Which ending did you see Jack? There's 3. "Control", "Destroy", or "Synthesis"....?
jxspyder
03-17-2012, 03:04
SOURCE: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721835/mass-effect-3-n7-challenge-weekend-announced/
So I did my part last night, killed a crapload of Brutes. Kinda funny, but none of my highest classes and guns showed up.
I am a little annoyed at the MP store at the moment though. Bought a Spectre pack, which had a character, a gun, and a mod....score, right? Wrong, I've already unlocked all three of them. A store to buy class/races, guns, etc is cool and all......but not when it's 100% random.
As for the ending, I'm still iffy. It was good in itself, but not necessarily new in Sci-fi. I can see how it could be added to and even why Bioware would do so. I do think some of the whining online is a bit obscene, and find some humor in the complainers that seem to forget that they're not the only ones with an opinion.
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Which ending did you see Jack? There's 3. "Control", "Destroy", or "Synthesis"....?
I saw the Synthesis ending. Aka "the best ending" and read about the others.
jxspyder
03-17-2012, 12:09
I saw the Synthesis ending. Aka "the best ending" and read about the others.
Why is Synthesis the "best" ending? Because the VI said so?
I personally thought the destruction ending was "the best ending." Not only because I had already proven VI-child's hypothesis wrong, through my interactions with both the Geth and EDI, but because
....spoiler.......
Shep's not dead.
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Why is Synthesis the "best" ending? Because the VI said so?
I personally thought the destruction ending was "the best ending." Not only because I had already proven VI-child's hypothesis wrong, through my interactions with both the Geth and EDI, but because
....spoiler.......
Shep's not dead.
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After I chose the Synthesis ending, I instantly regretted it. I wanted to kill the Reapers for 3 games, and I copped out. I did a separate save file though so I'm gonna go back and redo it.
jxspyder
03-17-2012, 15:22
After I chose the Synthesis ending, I instantly regretted it. I wanted to kill the Reapers for 3 games, and I copped out. I did a separate save file though so I'm gonna go back and redo it.
They give you a save at the "post-explosion" scene, where you get up from Harbinger's blast. I used that to check them all out.
But being me, I've got a save for pre-Cerberus Headquarters, and Pre-Go Home because those scenes were pretty awesome.
Why is Synthesis the "best" ending? Because the VI said so?
I personally thought the destruction ending was "the best ending." Not only because I had already proven VI-child's hypothesis wrong, through my interactions with both the Geth and EDI, but because
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I'm not saying it is. That was just the general consensus, over on the bioware forum.
jxspyder
03-17-2012, 23:31
I'm not saying it is. That was just the general consensus, over on the bioware forum.
My bad, thought you were saying you thought it was the best of three.
There's a lot of talk lately about the whole ending being an indoctrination attempt. Sounds kind of cool, if true.
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My bad, thought you were saying you thought it was the best of three.
There's a lot of talk lately about the whole ending being an indoctrination attempt. Sounds kind of cool, if true.
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk I couldn't say...maybe it is, if it is true.
There's a lot of talk lately about the whole ending being an indoctrination attempt. Sounds kind of cool, if true.
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Indoctrination? Like if the entire ending was a lie? It never happened?
ApollosArrow89
03-18-2012, 10:32
I have to agree with everyone, then ending wasnt my favorite but i got the concept what they were trying to do, but i choose the Green ending and i wanna know what will happen to my Shepard if and when they release Mass Effect 4. I loved the game entirely but the ending wasnt what i wanted.
comanche_warior
03-18-2012, 12:03
Indoctrination? Like if the entire ending was a lie? It never happened?
If you choose the destroy ending if your EMS is high enough you can see Shepard start to breathe before it ends. if you choose the control or synthesis ending you can see shepards eyes change to what it looks like a husks eyes. This theory is being debated because its the only one that shows Shepard breathing at the end. Theres also a apple app thats titled Mass Effect 3: The Final Hours, that shows how alot of the ending was thrown out and shows that the ending was thrown together at the last minute. There is a couple of threads on BioWare Social Network that goes into more detail I can post links if poeple wants. There is also a thread from a guy that used to work as a PR for a big video game title company, that gives his insight on the madness at hand. If you want me to post these links Ill be happy to.
I had a Galactic Readiness Rating of 72% and I didn't see anything special after the Synthesis ending...
comanche_warior
03-18-2012, 12:27
I had a Galactic Readiness Rating of 72% and I didn't see anything special after the Synthesis ending...
It depends on your Effective Military Strength not necessarily your Glactic Readiness Rating, the GRR is to help you if you dont have a high EMS rating. Heres the link that explains it:
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/323/index/9665384 . But the destroy ending is the only one that has the extra bit at the end. Heres the indoc/hallucination theory link:
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/355/index/9727423 .
jxspyder
03-18-2012, 15:06
Indoctrination? Like if the entire ending was a lie? It never happened?
Kinda. The theory goes that the ending is a final indoctrination attempt by Harbinger. Basically a dream. If you choose Symbiosis (green) or Assimilation (blue), you'll notice that Shep gets Illusive Man/Saren eyes......aka indoctrination eyes. If you go Destruction (red), your EMS is over 5k, AND you're playing either a second playthrough or an imported playthrough, at the very end you'll get a bonus scene, reminiscent of Halo's "legendary" endings. In it, you see a person in Shep's N7 armor, with N7 tags, lying in what is most likely the rubble of London. The figure looks dead, but then gasps for breath.
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jxspyder
03-18-2012, 15:07
I have to agree with everyone, then ending wasnt my favorite but i got the concept what they were trying to do, but i choose the Green ending and i wanna know what will happen to my Shepard if and when they release Mass Effect 4. I loved the game entirely but the ending wasnt what i wanted.
If you chose the green ending....Shepard died.
Since any new Mass Effect will focus on new characters, it'll probably mean he's a codex entry.
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