Mass Effect 3

[alvarado52]

Might as well make this, seeing as how we have our first trailer.

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[ClockShot]

As long as BioWare takes the customization back the way it was in the first game, I'm in.

[The Destroyer]

Awesome, a year to wait.

I hated the customization in the first game anyway. Stupid as it sounds, it was too RPG like. Give me an RPG like story with choices and stuff sure, but I could do without fiddly inventory management.

[G]

Yeah, I loved the dumbed down version of it in ME2. Too much shit to deal with in the first.

[Fignuts]

Thirdededed

Less customization in the skills area was a bit of a draw back, but still not that big a deal. Inventory management was a headache in the first(as with most rpgs) so I'm hoping they keep the system from the second.

Also, I'm hoping they bring back the hovercraft from the dlc instead of that stupid scanning.

[Kalyx triaD]

I figure I'd give this a chance.

[Fignuts]

Have you never played Mass Effect?

[LoDownM]

I wish it came out in summer :( Too long of a wait between DA2 and this.

[Kalyx triaD]

Never. I am versed in Bioware's KOTOR series (which mostly laid the groundwork for Mass Effect and that 'Medieval Mass Effect'), but I wasn't interest in nether of their recent series.

Gonna give it a go with ME3. I was a huge RPG nut back in the day, but my interests shifted to multiplayer experiences. I'm much too harsh on single player stories that are expected to be taken seriously, so I avoid a lot of single player games and even modes.

Mass Effect is otherwise right up my alley and more than a few people were surprised I didn't play the hell out of it.

[RoXer]

Shouldn't you start with 1 rather than 3?

[LoDownM]

Shouldn't you start with 1 rather than 3?

This. Would be like watching Return of the Jedi first.

[Fignuts]

Seriously, if story is your big hang up, then you will be fine, as Mass Effect has one of the better storylines in gaming right now, but you really need to play the first two.

[Fignuts]

It's totally worth it, since you can get them both cheap. DLC is awesome as well.

[Kalyx triaD]

Doesn't matter to me.

And I'm not the kind of douche who'll start at 3 and then bitch about not knowing what's going on. I do research. I wiki. No worries.

[RoXer]

Doesn't matter to me.

And I'm not the kind of douche who'll start at 3 and then bitch about not knowing what's going on. I do research. I wiki. No worries.

So you're THAT kind of douche.

[RoXer]

Just start on 1 like any other normal human being would

[Kalyx triaD]

What? No. You know how much Bayonetta I gotta play in the next few weeks? And I have to finish Reach on legendary and I clock in 2hrs a map on that difficulty. I have characters to unlock in KoF2002. I need to bust up the Pac Man DX leaderboards. Gotta get back into Red Dead. I'm out of practice in Super Street Fighter 4. Gotta go achievement hunting in Halo ODST for some damn armor locked in Reach. I have 4 more years worth of X-Files to watch and I still didn't find that Simpsons episode. I'm getting into Samurai Champloo again. I got Jackie Chan Adventures on the side. I started Spectacular Spidey a few weeks ago and I really like watching random movies in between.

Oh and I do school stuff and direct my team's various projects. Yeah.

Mass Effect 3 or bust on the series. lol

[The Destroyer]

You've got a year to play 1 and 2. Much more fun than reading about the storyline on a wiki.

Particularly as stuff you do in the first two will influence what happens in the third.

[Requiem]

The Mass Effect series is better than anything you just mentioned in that post. Seriously.

[RoXer]

Don't forget Fringe

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm fine.

[Fignuts]

Doesn't matter to me.

And I'm not the kind of douche who'll start at 3 and then bitch about not knowing what's going on. I do research. I wiki. No worries.

Normally this wouldn't be so bad, but Mass Effect really needs to be experienced. I'm sure you've read about it, and you think you know what you're missing, but don't. At least not fully.

Just seems like crazy talk to those of us who have played it, and no how retardedly good it is.

I mean it's been touted as arguably the best series this generation.

Playing the first two to get to the third may not matter to you, but it couldn't hurt to try, could it? Especially since like I said, you can get them mad cheap now.

[Kalyx triaD]

The Mass Effect series is better than anything you just mentioned in that post. Seriously.

Not how you welcome a newbie into the fold.

[Fignuts]

You've got a year to play 1 and 2. Much more fun than reading about the storyline on a wiki.

Particularly as stuff you do in the first two will influence what happens in the third.

The Mass Effect series is better than anything you just mentioned in that post. Seriously.

Also, this.

[Kalyx triaD]

Normally this wouldn't be so bad, but Mass Effect really needs to be experienced. I'm sure you've read about it, and you think you know what you're missing, but don't. At least not fully.

Just seems like crazy talk to those of us who have played it, and no how retardedly good it is.

I mean it's been touted as arguably the best series this generation.

Playing the first two to get to the third may not matter to you, but it couldn't hurt to try, could it? Especially since like I said, you can get them mad cheap now.

God damn you Fignuts. You'll pay for this.

This is gonna require a new approach. I rarely play catch up with games like this.

[Kalyx triaD]

No promises, though. Not unless you guys wanna spend 20hrs in Bayonetta to see why the engine is genius.

[RoXer]

I remember having to forego video games to catch up on my cartoons.


When I was 6

[Kalyx triaD]

Actually gonna start with ME2, it's actually in the house somewhere. Been here since it launched apparently.

[The Destroyer]

Come on, do it. Watch yourself get attached to whatever brand of space adventurer you decide to make Shepard and his motley crew.

[Fignuts]

Yes they are RPGs but even with all the side quests it won't take up as much of your time as most games from this genre.

So don't worry about that. Won't interfere with your BUSY BUSY schedule that much.

[The Destroyer]

No, no, NO.

Start with ME1.

[Requiem]

Seriously, I think you're missing the point we're trying to make. Start with 1.

[RoXer]

I still didn't find that Simpsons episode.

Must have seen that episode a billion times. if I find that for you will you start Fringe?

[Fignuts]

Actually gonna start with ME2, it's actually in the house somewhere. Been here since it launched apparently.

No. Play 1 first. You can probably get it for less than 10 bucks at this point.

The games are good enough to stand on their own, but are really meant to be experienced as a trilogy. That's why your decisions carry over from one game, to the next. Also, Bioware is known for the rich mythology they create for each game, and it's a lot to take in if you are starting on two.

[The Destroyer]

No. Play 1 first. You can probably get it for less than 10 bucks at this point.

The games are good enough to stand on their own, but are really meant to be experienced as a trilogy. That's why your decisions carry over from one game, to the next. Also, Bioware is known for the rich mythology they create for each game, and it's a lot to take in if you are starting on two.
Exactly.

Plus if you managed to have sex with someone in ME1, it'll make running into them in ME2 (or NOT as the case may be) that much more satisfying. :shifty:

[Fignuts]

I feel like I shouldn't even be having this conversation with you kalyx.

I feel like this is the conversation I'd be having if I was reccomending ME to a bro gamer. Because this is the kind of crap they pull.

[RoXer]

if I find that for you will you start Fringe?

Will you?

[Requiem]

What Fignuts said

Why is this even an issue with you Kalyx? You are a gamer. You should be thrilled to get to play one of the best stories in gaming.

[Kalyx triaD]

Must have seen that episode a billion times. if I find that for you will you start Fringe?

No. Fringe is mentally queued up and you don't wanna know how the list looks.

No. Play 1 first. You can probably get it for less than 10 bucks at this point.

We're meeting halfway here. Starting at 2. It's here and everything.

None of you are on the Crazy Taxi leaderboards. Don't know why I know you people sometimes.

[The Destroyer]

Meeting halfway is not acceptable.

This is all or nothing.

[RoXer]

No. Fringe is mentally queued up and you don't wanna know how the list looks.

How about if I find it for you, you start on ME1 instead?

[Fignuts]

Seriously though, they are big games, but you will still have plenty of time to achieve your S++ flippity floppity style combos in bayonetta, conquer your stupid legendary difficulty in halo, unlock all the characters in that kof that no one else plays, and do whatever other dumb achievements you feel you HAVE to accomplish before Mass Effect 3 comes out.

[The Destroyer]

I did a playthrough of ME1 just before the sequel came out and I don't think it took me long. Maybe 2-3 weeks of fairly casual play.

[Fignuts]

Kalyx Triad must unlock Recon Armor before December 12th 2011, or this bus will explode!

Rated R

For Retarded.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'll have you know I play KoF2002 with my bro. often. It is well made. Dare I say I have more fun in that than SSF4.

[Brujesino]

Fuck i cant wait for ME3. I hope they make this game longer then part2 maybe add another disc to make the storyline long.

Kinda felt sad that the prothean at the end of ME2 died i hope they come out in part 3.

[RoXer]

How about if I find it for you, you start on ME1 instead?

Deal?

[Kalyx triaD]

Kinda feeling like I shouldn't have said anything in this thread. Got way outta hand.

[Fignuts]

No, it's good that you said something. Otherwise we couldn't tell you how ridiculous you are being.

[Kalyx triaD]

You guys don't play Reach, Bayonetta, KoF, or Pac Man - and I'm the crazy one...

Bunch of weirdos.

[RoXer]

And it's not even "nerdrage" over some game. It's common sense. You don't start a series on the very last chapter/episode/whatever.

I keep recommending you Fringe. But notice that I've linked you to the first season. Even though the 3rd is tremendous, I realize you'll have to watch the 2 seasons before that.

[Kalyx triaD]

I do that with TV shows, not so much with games. You knew I did it like that.

[G]

alvarado is gonna come in here thinking his thread got 50+ replies already discussing me3.


boy is he gonna feel silly

[Kalyx triaD]

Show of hands for who went back and played Street Fighter 1 before 2/Alpha/3/4?

...Yeah.

[Fignuts]

You guys don't play Reach, Bayonetta, KoF, or Pac Man - and I'm the crazy one...

Bunch of weirdos.


I play Reach, Bayonetta, and Pac-Man, and I own KoF, so shut your filthy liar mouth and play ME 1.

Just do me a favor and trust me on this.

[RoXer]

Would you say it's okay for someone to start MGS4 without having any knowledge of the previous games?

[RoXer]

Besides maybe a wiki article here and there?

[Fignuts]

Show of hands for who went back and played Street Fighter 1 before 2/Alpha/3/4?

...Yeah.

Totally reasonable comparison.

Are you on drugs?

[G]

Show of hands for who went back and played Street Fighter 1 before 2/Alpha/3/4?

...Yeah.


Show of hands for who actually played SF1?

[RoXer]

Show of hands for who went back and played Street Fighter 1 before 2/Alpha/3/4?

...Yeah.

The story in 4 is not dependent on what choices you made in the earlier games.

And yes, I dled ssf2thdr and played alpha for a little bit to get back into the swing of the game.

[RoXer]

Tell you what, stop arguing with us and go check off something on your list:


http://www.tv-links.eu/tv-shows/The-Simpsons_610/season_8/episode_10/

[Kalyx triaD]

Would you say it's okay for someone to start MGS4 without having any knowledge of the previous games?

Besides maybe a wiki article here and there?

I wouldn't grill you on it. Come to think of it I don't ever lobby to get people playing certain games. I'm usually on the other end of that, though.

[RoXer]

All this time wasted arguing on the internet could have been time well spent playing video games and watching TV.

Go finish your list.

[Kalyx triaD]

I never played SF1 by the way. I couldn't reach the controls at the time, c'mon.

[Fignuts]

Where is Funky? Everytime I see him he is playing ME 1.

He could tell you better than all of us what a mistake you are making.

[Kalyx triaD]

This is all so hilarious.

[RoXer]

I never played SF1 by the way. I couldn't reach the controls at the time, c'mon.

But I'm sure it's on your list of retro shit to "enjoy" (put up with for the sake of nostalgia) while current enjoyable things are being left in the dust for you to enjoy when they are no longer current.

Fringe? Mass Effect? Lost? psh. I'm busy enough with X-Files, KOF2002, and Jackie Chan Adventures. AND I've gotta go play SF1.

[RoXer]

Have you worked your way up to The Sixth Sense yet?

[The Destroyer]

This is all so hilarious.
Don't laugh at us for trying to get you to do the right thing.

You'll thank us in the long run.

[RoXer]

Don't get too excited for The Blair Witch Project. You're in for a let down.

[Kalyx triaD]

6th Sense and Blaire Witch was covered.

Fairly certain I'll never watch Lost. Not even a casual interest there. We discussed this.

[RoXer]

6th Sense and Blaire Witch was covered.

But only a few months ago, right?

[RoXer]

HONESTLY, type out your "list" and we here at TPWW will weight them on importance. I feel like that list that was typed earlier was just a shortened one.

[Kalyx triaD]

But only a few months ago, right?

Years. Though I rewatched 6th Sense a while back for various educational purposes.

[Kalyx triaD]

HONESTLY, type out your "list" and we here at TPWW will weight them on importance. I feel like that list that was typed earlier was just a shortened one.

Don't overstate this place's influence. There's reasons I don't cheer you guys toward games I play, and I'm fine with 'crossing paths' online.

Have you ever wondered how many times you seen me persistently suggest anything on here? It's not because I don't think what I'm into is quality. It's sort've tied with why I didn't join Alva when Reach dropped, and why you had to twist my arm to play Transformers coop with ya guys.

My list has embarrassing things anyway.

[Fignuts]

1. Unlock all costumes in Rumble Roses XX

[Fignuts]

Make your list less embarrassing by adding ME 1 & 2.

[Kalyx triaD]

And Street Fighter 1.

[RoXer]

Don't overstate this place's influence. There's reasons I don't cheer you guys toward games I play, and I'm fine with 'crossing paths' online.

Have you ever wondered how many times you seen me persistently suggest anything on here? It's not because I don't think what I'm into is quality. It's sort've tied with why I didn't join Alva when Reach dropped, and why you had to twist my arm to play Transformers coop with ya guys.

My list has embarrassing things anyway.

I never wondered why I had to twist your arm to play Transformers (something you enjoy). But now that I think about, it's probably because you had to finish the last 2 seasons of Shoalin Showdown.

I'm suggesting Fringe not because I like it but because I know for a fact that you will like it. It is the best sci-fi show on TV. And to see you put it off for another sci-fi show that aired 20 years ago is very annoying.

Mass Effect (as a series) is being recommended not only because it is one of the best series but because we know you will enjoy it. And to see you put it off for other games that either old or tedious is very annoying.

[RoXer]

I want you to join us in the 21st century and enjoy relevant things with us.

[Kalyx triaD]

You don't think you assume much about my tastes?

[RoXer]

How's the new season of Power Rangers?

[Kalyx triaD]

Not up yet.

[LoDownM]

How have you not finished Reach on Legendary Kalyx? I don't even like the Halo series much and have beat it solo on legendary.

[Kalyx triaD]

How have you not finished Reach on Legendary Kalyx? I don't even like the Halo series much and have beat it solo on legendary.

Aforementioned diversions. And I sleep a lot more now, because I need to.

[Gonzo]

I have absolutely no reservation about calling the Mass Effect series one of the best stories every told in video game history. There is absolutely nothing that comes to my mind that can hold a candle to the way the story is told in Mass Effect. I can't recall any other game where the choices you made in the first iteration, would have an effect on the third. The game has RPG elements, shooter elements, and is perhaps one of the most fun, immersing experiences I've ever had with any form of entertainment, period.

I will say this, Kalyx, if you can't find the time to play Mass Effect 1 & 2, in that order, you're missing out on gaming history. And to be frank, you can probably bang out each game in a week or so.

[Kalyx triaD]

Would anybody play Bayonetta because I said it is the greatest action game ever crafted? Cause you should. Just putting it out because I put a lot of time into it and even now I'm thinking of new combos.

[Fignuts]

I DID

So do what I say and play ME from the start.

[Kalyx triaD]

Heard you the first time, Figs.

[Fignuts]

Well, as long as you keep going on about how you told people to play bayonetta, I'll keep telling you I did.

[Kalyx triaD]

Damn you. To hell.

[alvarado52]

In all honesty, Bayonetta is a game not eveyone would be able to enjoy. A killer story though, anyone can appreciate.

You keep bringing this up, but the argument is totally different.

You love the engine of Bayonetta. Not eveyone is gonna give a rats ass about an engine in a game enough to see through it.

A story though? That shit will grip you and drag your ass to the very end.

Mass Effect as a GAME is fucking awesome. As a story? Epic.

Now play Mass Effect 1 for fucks sake.

[Fignuts]

Bayonetta gripped you?

Really?

I mean I will freely admit that from a gameplay standpoint, it is the very best of it's kind. But the story seems pretty crappy to me. Standard Japan anime type stuff, really.

[Kalyx triaD]

If You guys think I play Bayo for the story you're mistaken.

Far as I'm concerned, I'm a bigger proponent for gameplay than story.

[Kalyx triaD]

From the "Best Game Evar" thread:

Games I put days worth of life into:

Rock Band 1/2
Capcom vs SNK 2
Halo 2/3/Reach
GoldenEye
Soulcalibur 1/2/3/4
WWE No Mercy
WWE Day of Reckoning 2
Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow/Chaos Theory (Multiplayer)
Legend of Zelda OoT
Mario Party
X-Men Legends 1/2/Ultimate Alliance
Battlefield Bad Company 2
Star Wars Battlefront 1/2
Star Wars KoTOR 1/2
WWE Smackdown! HCTP/2009
Tony Hawk 3/THUG
Devil May Cry 3
Bayonetta
Rescue (NES)
TMNT Turtles in Time
Super Contra
Guitar Hero 2/80s/3/WT
Banjo Kazooie

And more I guess.

How many of those have gripping narratives? Now how many of those have great multiplayer? My favorite genres often make no attempts at a significant story.

[Johnny McNasty]

The fact that you have KOTOR on your list of favorite games, should make the decision to get Mass Effect a no brainer

[Kalyx triaD]

Bioware's work wasn't the issue. Love those guys.

[RoXer]

How many of those games are current?

[Kalyx triaD]

A few. Relevance?

[RoXer]

I guess they all were at the time you played them. Nvm.

[Johnny McNasty]

Bioware's work wasn't the issue. Love those guys.

Gotcha. I use to think KoTOR was the most immersive game I ever had played. That was until I played the Mass Effect series.

[Kalyx triaD]

It was funny seeing the guys praise the streamlined options in ME2, as I imagine ME1 was closer to KoTOR in some respects. But I was the type of guy who spent an hour messing with items and buffs and stuff to get my cast just right for battles.

[Gonzo]

I played both KoToR games and never felt that the item management was all that daunting. In ME1 I felt that it was tedious. ME2 has a nice system.

[Johnny McNasty]

Yeah I would say ME1 was similar to KoTOR in the way you used your powers/items, but it just wasn't as polished as KoTOR's system. I was happy with how they streamlined the whole thing in ME2, as it made the action play out more fluidly, whilst still allowing you to have your options.

[alvarado52]

You can't just pick up the game mid trilogy. You will lack any connection emotionally to old faces and stable characters.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's a far statement.

[RoXer]

Because you lack the abilty to connect emotionally, period. [/Kane Knight]

[Kalyx triaD]

Probably that. I have few close friends. Mostly confidants.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I hate this thread just because I play PacMan, KoF '99, killed Baynetta twice anemometer SF1 before 2 (and all the choices I made carried over from 1 until 2, totally making that point relevant), not on CT leaderboards because I already have it on DC and PSP, yet I STILL know you should play the ME games in order because it is fucking epic.

It is the only game I could watch if it came out in movie form unchanged, bar Shenmue.

[Kalyx triaD]

Change my mind, will not be playing the Mass Effect series.

[D Mac]

Then you lose.

[The Destroyer]

What a waste of effort on our part. Pathetic.

[illmatic]

EPIC FAIL of a thread.....

Shwag!!!

BTW if you cannot convince a person to play ME1, then it the person probaly doesn't derserve to enjoy the game! There should be no convincing when it comes to ME. If you are any kind of gamer, it should be black and white. You play ME because it is one of the top 3 series of the last 10 years of gaming.

[Kalyx triaD]

...Okay.

[Fignuts]

Any particular reason why?

[Kalyx triaD]

Time could be better spent with games I currently enjoy and games I will enjoy in the future. Nothing against the series or anything.

[Fignuts]

Mass Effect isn't a game you would enjoy in the future?

How sad.

[Kalyx triaD]

I was very careful in my wording as to not judge the game, but if that's how you read it I can't stop you.

[D Mac]

Someone probably already said this but you can start with 2 and it would be fine.

[D Mac]

I bet once you get into it you'll wanna go back and get 1. Guarendamntee it.

[BigDaddyCool]

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[Requiem]

This thread infuriates me. If Kalyx was one of my real life friends and this thread was identical to a discussion we were having with him in real life about Mass Effect, I would end it by punching him in the face, thereby ending both the argument and our friendship in one swift blow right to the eye and/or nose.

[RoXer]

I remember having to forego video games to catch up on my cartoons.


When I was 6

Ahahahaha

[D Mac]

Laughing at your own posts is lame man.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If you've got a decent PC, always the PC version.

Mass Effect 2 on max looked better than the new engined PS3 version and ME3 is sure to be stunning.

It's not like there's an online component so you have to pick what friends are playing what version.

[Extreme Angle]

Just got Mass Effect 2 from buying DA2 :)

[Funky Fly]

Just reread this whole thread. Gonna be joining Fig, Req and Baird on the whole "start from 1" dealio. You really can't afford to miss out on the First series. You make so many decisions in that game that carry over, nevermind just the main storyline big ending decision (which has galactic level ramifications in 2). Your decisions determine if people are alive or dead.

There are so many well written little moments in ME. Complements the overall good ass story so beautifully. The best part is that despite all these great (and actually well executed) concepts, the gameplay is fucking fantastic. It stands up well with shooters coming out now.

[BigDaddyCool]

omg...Kalyx is so ridiculous in this thread.

[BigDaddyCool]

I still need to get ME 2. I don't know why I haven't. I must be a gay.

[Next Big Thing]

Agreed. I beat ME1 and have just started ME2. Love the carryover of the story.

[addy2hotty]

Love this series, even more than the Half Life series.

Bought both games for the girlfriend and she flatly won't play them. Says that she doesn't like the way i described Ashley Williams as 'quite hot'.

I think it's a poor excuse while she plays Just Cause for the 80th time.

[Emperor Smeat]

Bioware has recruited DICE to help work on Mass Effect 3 and as usual DICE is going to be involved in the shooting aspect of the game. They are also being used for help in environmental details and audio work as well.

To be more precise, DICE will be helping out BioWare in regards to Mass Effect 3’s guns. The sound it makes, the environments it’s fired in to, details of bullets in space, and taking into account the distance a bullet can travel are a few of the things DICE is helping with.

It might not mean much but it could be a sign of the 3rd game being even more shooter oriented than Mass Effect 2.

http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/85724/dice-helping-bioware-in-mass-effect-3/

[The Destroyer]

First screens are out. They don't reveal much besides it looks nice as always and you'll be shooting it out with Cerberus at some point.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/20/exclusive55_5f00_mass55_5f00_effect55_5f00_355_5f00_screens55.aspx

[Emperor Smeat]

EA and Bioware announce the game is now delayed from a late 2011 release date to now an early 2012 release or between January and March 2012.

Bioware is saying the delay is so that the team can have more time to finish and polish the game but most likely EA doesn't want it to be competing against Battlefield 3.

Bioware did release some new screens as a sort of an "apology" for the delay.

Update: Another reason for the delay could be due to EA wanting the game to be on a "handheld/mobile" device based on some information released by EA in their yearly financial report.

http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/85943/mass-effect-3-delayed-into-2012-new-screenshots-released/

[The Destroyer]

Dammit. 2011 just got worse.

[Next Big Thing]

I'm a casual gamer so I figure L.A. Noire, Homefront, and Battlefields 1 & 2 should be enough to hold me over until the new Assassin's Creed is supposed to come out in November (finger's crossed). Then... hopefully that game will keep me preoccupied until Mass Effect 3.

[Extreme Angle]

Nearing the end of my 3rd play through on Mass Effect 1...
Insanity next

[BigDaddyCool]

That is fine. I just got mass effect 2 last night, new for $20. Stayed up to later playing it.

[Emperor Smeat]

Mass Effect 3 will have the ability to have same-sex relationships for both the make and female version of Shepard.

Bioware's Casey Hudson revealed on his Twitter page that Commander Shepard will be able to engage in same sex relationships in Mass Effect 3, if that is the direction that players want to take with his/her love life.

Hudson said he was happy to confirm this bit of info with the following Tweet:

"Mass Effect 3 supports wider options for love interests [including] same-sex for [male and female] characters, reactive to how you interact [with] them in-game."

People are already complaining this would ruin the canon of the story or their character's own story somehow. Of course the complaints are about the male Shepard having the ability to be gay and forgetting it was usually possible in the other games with the female Shepard.

Not sure if Mass Effect 1 had it available for both genders but I know Mass Effect 2 didn't allow it to be possible with the male version of Shepard.

http://screwattack.com/blogs/ScrewAttack-News/Same-sex-relationships-will-be-an-option-in-Mass-Effect-3

[Funky Fly]

It's always been hetero or lezzy. It doesn't really matter though. If you don't want him to be gay, just don't do the gay stuff. That's the beauty of these Bioware games.

You get the option to do gay stuff in Dragon Age too, but you don't have to.

[Fignuts]

WON'T SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!?

[Emperor Smeat]

The rumored possibility of some sort of multiplayer for the game appears to be a reality with a few leaks and sources saying the game is set to have a 4 player co-op for a Horde type of game mode.

Another source mentioned that currently Bioware is currently working on an actual multiplayer part for the game but are leaning on making it either as a DLC type or stand-alone title instead of packaged with the rest of the game.

Currently Bioware has DICE helping them out on the shooting and physics aspect of the game but it would not be a surprise if DICE convinced Bioware to add online multiplayer or are helping them out with the potential multiplayer aspect of the game.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-16-four-player-co-op-for-mass-effect-3

[LoDownM]

I don't know how I feel about this, while I love horde game modes, Mass Effect doesn't need multiplayer.

[BigDaddyCool]

Gay, that is gay.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to the executive producer involved with the game's development, the PS3 will be getting a gimped version of the game in terms of content in comparison to the Xbox 360 and PC versions.

The Xbox 360 and PC versions were hinted to be having a special mode or feature involving game saves that stretched back to the first game in the series as a reward to the fans of the series. The PS3 will not be getting this treat due to never having ME 1 and the comic was only meant as a filler for the story and quick generator of stats for Mass Effect 2 on the PS3.

Also revealed is while the Xbox 360 version is getting Kinect controls for voice commands, no Move or headset voice controls will be done to the PS3 version.

http://gaming247.eu/2011/06/17/ps3-version-of-mass-effect-3-may-be-lacking/

[D Mac]

Good. M.E. started on the 360.

[Kane Knight]

It's always been hetero or lezzy. It doesn't really matter though. If you don't want him to be gay, just don't do the gay stuff. That's the beauty of these Bioware games.

You get the option to do gay stuff in Dragon Age too, but you don't have to.

The complaints in DA2 were largely that the options were poorly worded and gave the wrong ideas or something. I guess the problem was "I could accidentally flirt with a guy without meaning to!"

...Which is probably their biggest fear in real life, too.

Anyway, the interviews I've seen in mags of late seem to shoot down MP, but since they're basically just making the game a shooter, it seems dumb to complain about adding shooter modes.

...We've already got a more linear game with less colour and exploration, why not just make it brown and throw in horde?

...Aaaaaand cue the whining that it's not a shooter in a retarded case of fanboy stockholm syndrome!

http://cdn.themis-media.com/media/global/images/library/deriv/55/55655.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

Some new details from Gamescom with new mini-games, Cerberus Network will be a villian regardless of their status in a player's save file, and no chance of an SDK being released for modding or making games from the engine on PC.

The Cerberus Network will only be a villian in the game and not a faction that you will be able to side with, regardless of how you played through Mass Effect 2. Also, the decisions the player makes in the early stretch of the game will have a major impact on the tone of the remainder of the campaign. The definition of "tone" is somewhat vague at this point. For example, if the player made a unpopular decision, would all the NPC's have a negative attitude towards Shepard for the majority of the game? This will most likely become clearer closer to the release date.

There will be several mini-games in ME3, however, the planet mining game from ME2 will most likely not be returning (you can all breath a sign of relief now). We don't know what the mini-games themselves are, but we can probably assume, like the tone subject, will be addressed closer to the release.

One additional rumor that was addressed was the possibility of a Mass Effect SDK. The rumour had been floating for a while and now, it has been confirmed that after the release of ME3, there will be NO SDK for the franchise.

http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/87653/new-mass-effect-3-details-emerge-from-gamescom/

[D Mac]

What's SDK?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

What's SDK?

Basically a kit so people can make mods for the PC game.

[Funky Fly]

Stands for Software Development Kit. Welcome to the abbreviated world of programming. Sorry, I mean: welcome 2 abbrev wrld of prog.

[ClockShot]

Cerberus Network as a villian? Oooookay.

Thank god they're getting rid of the mining system.

[Captain of Fun]

Cerberus Network as a villian? Oooookay.

Thank god they're getting rid of the mining system.

They weren't exactly good guys in the second one.

[Gonzo]

Cerberus Network as a villian? Oooookay.

Thank god they're getting rid of the mining system.

The writing was on the wall that they would be bad in 2.

[RP]

Just bought Mass Effect 2

[D Mac]

IGN:


Mass Effect 3 will conclude Commander Shepard's story.

Bioware's CEO Dr. Ray Mazuka told PC Gamer, "Mass Effect 3 is simultaneously a couple of different things: a thrilling and epic conclusion to the trilogy as we promised our fans we'd provide for Commander Shepard, but it's also a brand new beginning – it's an entry point for new fans and it's also a brand new beginning."

Similarly, producer Michael Gamble said, "After this, Commander Shepard's story is complete."

When pressed, "Even if there are more games in the Mass Effect universe, he/she definitely won't be in them?" He laconically replied, "Correct."


So is Sheppard gonna be dying?

[G]

don't be silly, he's going to ride of in the sunset

[Next Big Thing]

It will probably depend on the choices you make during the game.

That's not meant to be as obnoxious or pretentious as it reads. I just really hope there isn't a canned ending for him.

[G]

he's going to ride off on a jet ski with liara on the back

[DAMN iNATOR]

WON'T SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!?

Pretty sure the parents who care enough can monitor what kind of stuff their kids play and/or limit games to E-T if they don't want them playing inappropriate ("M" rated) content if they are under 17.

Granted, unfortunately most parents probably aren't responsible enough or knowledgable enough about how to enable/disable such settings (soooo easy...) and/or monitor what their kids play anyway, so it's probably a moot point. But I figured I might as well just throw that out there anyway.

[Requiem]

If the ending to this series doesn't have multiple possibilities, I am sure people will be outraged.

[Emperor Smeat]

There is probably going to be at least 3 different endings with Shep either dying in a blaze of glory like the ending of Halo Reach, saves everyone and goes out as a hero, or if you were bad/mean to everyone in the series you get the horrible/worst ending.

[Requiem]

Nah, there will be some badass Renegade ending. Why would they punish you for being the most badass savior of the universe ever? He was never a bad guy if you went Renegade. He was just a prick.

[Emperor Smeat]

Based on a few leaks, it appears multiplayer will be the "killer new feature" Bioware had boasted last week about the game and just like every other EA published game, it will also have the mandatory EA Online Pass setup.

http://www.screwattack.com/sites/default/files/image/images/News/2011/1002/MassEffectMultiplyr2.jpg
http://www.screwattack.com/news/spotted-mass-effect-3-multiplayer-pass

[Funky Fly]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Multiplayer means less focus on polishing up the single player. The balancing could be a nightmare as well, with all the powers. It'd be better to do as a spinoff title.

[Gonzo]

I would never play ME for multiplayer. I play for the experience of it all. The story.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Properly confirmed (http://www.destructoid.com/confirmed-mass-effect-3-has-multiplayer-213415.phtml)

Although they do say co-op "missions" and that it's "not what you fear" so sounds like it will be totally separate to the main game.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://www.destructoid.com/bioware-details-mass-effect-3-s-multiplayer-213447.phtml

The multiplayer affects the campaign somehow, but you don't miss any content by not playing it.

They also used their Montreal studio to beef up resource so nothing was compromised.

[G]

I sure hope they bring back mining

[G]

co op probing

[Verbose Minch]

I sure hope they bring back Jacob. In a body bag.

But if he's in a body bag, how am I gonna go and spill drinks on the Citadel with him?!

[Emperor Smeat]

Beta got accidentally uploaded to Xbox Live Marketplace before getting quickly taken down but enough time passed for screen shots to be taken.

It appears some people noticed the conversation trees can be skipped or automated for responses instead of having to manually make a choice in the previous games.

Bioware confirmed there are now 3 modes for gameplay. They also confirmed the leak occurred on Microsoft's side of the servers.

One feature that was present in this early build is a set of game play modes that are in development. In the beta code they are referred to as "action mode", "story mode" and "RPG mode". We want to stress that these features are still in the early stages of development and will receive considerable iteration and refinement. These modes are designed to give players an even finer degree of control over their game experience than ever before. Whether it be someone who finds the combat difficult but wants to experience the amazing story, someone who wants to focus on the action and combat game play, or fans who want the rich, story-driven RPG Mass Effect experience they've come to love – Mass Effect 3 will support all of these options. We'll have more info in the days ahead!"

http://www.screwattack.com/news/bioware-responds-mass-effect-3-beta-leak
Beta Screens: http://kotaku.com/5856648/mass-effect-3-beta-leaks-on-xbox-live/gallery/1

[Emperor Smeat]

Apparently Bioware is having a lot of problems preventing parts of the story and other aspects of the game from being leaked and have gone as far as sending a cease and desist order to the Neogaf forums. Bioware's own Mass Effect 3 forums are having a similar problem with Bioware trying to delete or shut down topics involving the leaks.

Based on what some hackers found out, the story which was meant to finish the trilogy is in a huge mess.
None of the choices from the 1st two games have any real impact in the ME 3 story and the ending is a huge letdown compared to the hype.

It also appears the previously leaked 3 gameplay style modes are the main reason for the potential storyline mess.
The file has since been taken down, but not before users starting mining it for information, including BioWare’s decision to give players three new options to customize their playstyle: Action Mode, Story Mode, RPG Mode. The specifics of each are still being tweaked, revealed Houston, but as it stands, Action Mode removes conversation options, Story Mode makes combat very easy, and RPG Mode is what we’ve all been playing all along.

http://www.giantbomb.com/mass-effect-3/61-29935/neogaf-sent-a-cease-and-desist-over-me3-spoilers/35-523220/
http://www.giantbomb.com/news/careful-internet-users-mass-effect-3-leaking-all-over-the-place/3792/

[Emperor Smeat]

The Citadel plot which was cut or reduced in Mass Effect 2 will return in Mass Effect 3. There was some potential plans for a DLC pack to improve the Citadel's role in the game but eventually got nixed by Bioware or EA.

In terms of storyline importance, it will be similar to Mass Effect 1 where it played a huge role in the game.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/mass-effect-3-to-include-cut-citadel-plot-line/

[Emperor Smeat]

Bioware states Mass Effect 3 will be a lot harder than the first 2 games and sort of requires the co-op missions to be played in order to help the solo campaign.

"Veteran difficulty from Mass Effect 1 and 2 will be more on par with normal in Mass Effect 3."

This is to make the oncoming threat of the Reapers seem that much more deadly. It's also a means to encourage players to check out the cooperative multiplayer mode, which can assist in their single player game. The goal is to increase the "readiness" rating of planets in single player, and the co-op boosts that rating. They also make sure to say that if you fail against the Reapers, you can always go back to an earlier save to continue preparing.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/mass-effect-3-will-be-harder

[ClockShot]

Sooooooo? What? Is that like code for leveling up is not enough or they're "turning the difficulty up to 11", or busting your ass ain't gonna be enough?

I'm kinda lost on this. :?:

[LoDownM]

Hope this co op shit has a lan/split screen option. Probably won't tho.

[Emperor Smeat]

I assume it means the carry over from ME1 or ME2 won't be of any real benefit (ex. ME2 starts at Level 5 if you had a ME1 save) and to make the game "longer" with the new difficulty spike. Might be related to how Halo's Legendary got tougher for each new game in the series (Reach gives an achievement for surviving Legendary by yourself).

They basically hinted in order to actually beat ME3's Veteran difficulty, you need to play the co-op missions to unlock some special benefits for solo. Its also their way of pushing the multiplayer aspect in a series that used to be solo-only.


Hope this co op shit has a lan/split screen option. Probably won't tho.

It won't because the "Horde" mode doesn't support split screen nor any local co-op from what was either revealed before or from the beta.

[Emperor Smeat]

3 guns and 1 type of armor has been set aside as the pre-order bonuses for the game although they come in packs of either the armor with Valkrine rifle or the shotgun with Argus rifle.

Shrug off enemy fire with the N7 Defender Armor and its amplified shields then drop the opposition with high caliber fire from the N7 Valkyrie Assault Rifle.

When the enemy has overwhelming numbers bring the M55 Argus Assault Rifle into battle and unleash rapid-fire bursts to even the odds. If the enemy gets too close, stop them dead with the AT12 Raider Shotgun and its superior firepower.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/mass-effect-3-pre-order-bonuses/


New screenshots were also released showing off a brand new enemy for the game.

http://www.egmnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mass-effect-3-2.jpg
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/new-mass-effect-3-screenshots-2/

[Swiss Ultimate]

So did you guys blow up the Reaper/Collectors at the end or did you let Cerberus have the base?

Felt like it was a bad fucking idea, frankly.

[Verbose Minch]

When I first beat Mass Effect 2, I was of the opinion that we need any advantage we can get against the reapers, so I kept it.

Now that it's turned out that Cerberus are full on bad guys, I'm just gonna destroy it.

[G]

i really hope the me2 save has a huge impact with this, considering my maxed out, 100%, everyone alive me2 save was deleted. :foc:

[alvarado52]

When I first beat Mass Effect 2, I was of the opinion that we need any advantage we can get against the reapers, so I kept it.

Now that it's turned out that Cerberus are full on bad guys, I'm just gonna destroy it.

You couldnt tell that from all the shady shit Cerberus was doing in ME1?

[Swiss Ultimate]

I didn't play ME1, but I noticed a lot of missions where I discovered fucked up shit that they had done as well as shit I found during the conversations I had with the crew.

I got the feeling that taking the Reaper tech was going to fuck us up in a variety of ways:
1. It'd allow Cerberus to take over the Galaxy and subjugate all aliens
2. It'd be an intentional trap just like the Collector IFF
3. It'd be the beginning of the end for humanity as the Reaper tech would transform us as a species

I wasn't even really pissed when Miranda died during my end mission. I sided with Jack during their argument because...fuck...how do you let that kind of shit slide?

I lost Miranda, Legion (even though he was loyal and straight-up perfect for the job in the ducts) and Zaeed or whatever his name was, I hated him anyways so it wasn't a big deal.

I just hope I get to have Grunt on my team next game. Though I've heard that he won't be in it.

[Verbose Minch]

You couldnt tell that from all the shady shit Cerberus was doing in ME1?

Cerberus' number one concern has always been displayed as 'doing whatever it takes for humanity'.

I just wasn't expecting them to be full blown evil in the third.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

That "doing whatever it takes for humanity" was just bullshit that they were feeding Sheppard.

[Destor]

any word on if the leveling system will be more like the origional? im ok with the armor/wepon options being gimped but the leveling in 2...ugh.

[Verbose Minch]

That "doing whatever it takes for humanity" was just bullshit that they were feeding Sheppard.

Guess I'm just dumb. Just went back and did some reading about all of it.


any word on if the leveling system will be more like the origional? im ok with the armor/wepon options being gimped but the leveling in 2...ugh.

I remember reading that the stats were going to be more in depth. I also remember reading that the guns were going to be more customizable as well.

[Destor]

:y:

[Swiss Ultimate]

I'm actually replaying the game now so that I can have a game save where everyone survives and is loyal to me. I think that Miranda may back-stab me in ME3, but I think there's potential for her being a good ally.

Plus, I heard Grunt isn't going to be a squad member in ME3 and Legion died inexplicably (he was LOYAL!) during the suicide mission.

[Verbose Minch]

I'm actually replaying the game now so that I can have a game save where everyone survives and is loyal to me. I think that Miranda may back-stab me in ME3, but I think there's potential for her being a good ally.

Plus, I heard Grunt isn't going to be a squad member in ME3 and Legion died inexplicably (he was LOYAL!) during the suicide mission.

The trick with people dying is that everyone is given a 'hold the line' point value.

People like Grunt and Zaeed have more points than say Mordin or Legion. So basically, if you take Grunt and Zaeed in your squad with you, and have Garrus escorting all of your shipmates back to the Normandy, it leaves your line weak, opening up the possibility to have your team die.

Hopefully that makes sense.

[Hanso Amore]

My Hard Drive crashed and I lost my save files.

Any word on how this might load me into 3? Will they see I got the achievement for all living crew and import that into the newest game? I hope so, I dont want some generic shit. They should just have a template that you can answer questions for to set it up.

1) Kaiden or Ashley
2) Love Interest
3) Crew living.

Just Big things like that.

Sucks that My punching of the reporter in 2 games wont be imported.

[LoDownM]

Pretty sure it's going to need your save file, just like ME2 needed your ME1 save.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It's weird the first time I played the game Miranda was like "I quit" to the Elusive Man. She didn't do that the second time I played. Was it just because she wasn't there in the final crew in the mission?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Pretty sure it's going to need your save file, just like ME2 needed your ME1 save.

Wrong. If you didn't have a save from ME1 when starting a new ME2 game, it just asked you to create a new Cmdr. Shepard, although I don't remember if they showed a cinematic bringing you up to speed on the story after that or not. Pretty sure they'll do the same for ME3.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

You can buy thing on Mass Effect 2 which goes through all the major decision points that you had to do in Mass Effect 1. Sort of runs like a movie.

Sure they will have the same thing for finale.

[LoDownM]

Wrong. If you didn't have a save from ME1 when starting a new ME2 game, it just asked you to create a new Cmdr. Shepard, although I don't remember if they showed a cinematic bringing you up to speed on the story after that or not. Pretty sure they'll do the same for ME3.

I know that, but that's not what we were talking about, couch sleeper. Hanso wants it to read his achievements since his hard drive died, so he could have ME3 begin based off what he did in the previous game, not be brought up to speed because he didn't play the first one and started with ME2.

And by the way, Bioware has already said they aren't doing the comic back story thing this time.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I think the Genophage is going to be extremely important in the ME3. I just got back to that mission and played it differently, convinced Mordin to keep the work towards a cure. Krogan are going to be invaluable when facing the Reapers!

[Swiss Ultimate]

I redid the game and somehow lost Jack (couldn't get my paragon points up high enough to get her to be loyal. Thought having her with me would have saved her life.)

Here are the things I believe will effect our chances at defeating the reapers:

1. keeping the work towards curing the Krogan genophage
2. infecting the geth with the virus Legion re-wrote
3. Keeping the collector base for Cerberus

The more Krogan and Geth we have to fight the Reapers the better. The collector base seems to be more of an unknown. Will keeping it come back to bite us in the ass?

Would you work with the devil if it meant saving the galaxy?

[LoDownM]

I think weather or not you let the Rachni queen go in the first one is going to play a part in it as well.

[ClockShot]

Shadow Broker, too.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I think weather or not you let the Rachni queen go in the first one is going to play a part in it as well.

How good is the first game? I'm considering playing through it just so I can replay 2 with more perspective.

[LoDownM]

How good is the first game? I'm considering playing through it just so I can replay 2 with more perspective.

It's great.

Hmm, also just thought, saving or letting the council die at the end of the first one could influence things too.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I wonder if anything I do can prevent billions of humans being exterminated and Earth being invaded.

[Swiss Ultimate]

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[Swiss Ultimate]

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It's great.

Hmm, also just thought, saving or letting the council die at the end of the first one could influence things too.

It influences whether you get to hear Armin Shimmerman's voice work or not at any rate.

[Emperor Smeat]

Just like Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3 won't be available on Steam since EA listed the game going to just Origin and a few other providers.

The PC version also requires a constant internet connection for multiplayer, no limits on installs but does require a mandatory one time verification check.

No news if the saves from the previous games will work on Origin but a lot of people are assuming it won't be possible if Origin doesn't allow Steam stuff to be used.

http://kotaku.com/5876171/surprise-surprise-mass-effect-3-requires-origin-wont-launch-on-steam

[Tommy Gunn]

I want to buy it on release day, but I'll probably hold back a week or so, because games are released as broken messes these days.

Me and Shep will conclude our epic journey once the patches come in.

Then again, Bioware might completely surprise me and release a finished game. :eek: It's not like they're Bethesda.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Oh god, just finished my third full-run of the game. What a weird game to be addicted to.

Anyways, got the DLC "Genesis" and made a bunch of decisions. Saved the council, Kaidan, didn't have sex with anyone, allowed the Rachni to live, let Wrex live.

Now I've done everything I can to prepare for the war with the Reapers in ME3. Geth virus, genophage cure, wiped out a bunch of mercenaries, my entire crew survived, sent the information on Cerberus to the Alliance and on a whim allowed my son to decide the fate of the Collector Base. Out-of-character he said, "Keep it."

Really thought he'd want to see it blown up.

[Emperor Smeat]

Bioware teamed up with Big Fish Toys to create an action figure set for Mass Effect 3 and as an extra bonus, each figurine comes with an access code for exclusive DLC for extra weapons and characters.

Each action figure costs $17.99 while a set of 4 figurines is $67 and the whole collection is $271. To make things a bit worse, the DLC is randomized so the same figurines don't contain the same DLC code content.

The DLC will also be available to use in the PC and Xbox 360 while the PS3 version won't get access.

http://kotaku.com/5878284/mass-effect-will-set-a-record-for-most-expensive-dlc

[ClockShot]

Kinda wanna get one.

These going to be available at Toys R Us or some obscure online store?

[Tommy Gunn]

I'd get a figure or two, but FFS, this DLC being spread all over the place is getting out of hand.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

No news if the saves from the previous games will work on Origin but a lot of people are assuming it won't be possible if Origin doesn't allow Steam stuff to be used.Steam and non-steam copies of 1 and 2 played nice together just fine. It just looks in your My Documents folder. It will be a non-issue.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I won't buy a doll just so I can have better armor.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I'm willing to just straight-up by better armor, however.

[Gonzo]

I'd wager all of the choices that were made in the first two games have some sort of effect on the culmination of events that will be Mass Effect 3.

[Destor]

honestly i doubt the choices in the first few have very much weight at all. just background noise to flesh out the world by in large.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Well, here's one example as someone who played Mass Effect 2 without playing one first ( I eventually played Genesis as I said).

The Rachni are extinct, Wrex died and the Krogan are so far from uniting that they'll be warring up until the Reaper invasion, most aliens hate humans for allowing the council to die and Anderson is a little bitch for an all-human council.

I went through and made sure to save the Rachni, Wrex and the council and things seemed a lot better this last go. I made all my decisions with amassing a giant galactic army against the Reapers in mind. Trying to cure the Genophage, remaining a spectre, saving my entire crew, and saving the collector base.

I think the Protheans lost against the Reapers because they went it alone. With all their technology (remember they disable a Reaper with some sort of super weapon) they still couldn't mount a successful war with the Reapers. If the humans don't have cooperation with everyone I think it's possible that you could end up losing the game.

Think of it like this, if you didn't get people's loyalty throughout the game and/or didn't make the right decisions you could "win" the game but end up dying. You can actually play the third game without Shepard.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Against my better judgement I think I might end up pre-ordering this.

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[RoXer]

Human Soldier: Adreniline Burst, Concussive Blast, Frag Grenade

Quarian Engineer: Incinerate, Cryo Blast, Sentry Turret

Drell Vanguard: Biotic Charge, Pull, Cluster Grenade

Turian Sentinel:Warp, Overload, Tech Armor

Asari Vanguard: Biotic Charge, Stasis, Lift Grenade

Salarian Infiltrator: Energy Drain, Tactical Cloak, Proximity Mine

Krogan Soldier: Carnage, Fortification, Inferno Grenade

[Verbose Minch]

I cannot wait to play as the Salarian Infiltrator.

[Requiem]

Just started playing through 1 again.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I have no interest in Kinect functionality.

[The Rogerer]

I started my third run of Mass Effect 2, and got quite into the mood of it, but I have been distracted by Arkham City. I've completed ME1 3 times and that's more than I thought I ever would, the third was on PC just to see what it was like there. ME2 is a game I really like and yet when I'm not playing it I don't look forward to playing it, but when you get drawn in it really works.

[Swiss Ultimate]

It's the story and the depth of the relationships. It's the best "choose your own adventure" story I've ever seen and I know that doesn't sound like a compliment. It's a pretty linear game when it comes down to it, but it feels like a massive setting.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Just started playing through 1 again.

Same here, forgot how much of a bitch Matriarch Benezia can be. You fight her minions wave by wave and eventually you get the wave where it's all fucking Geth Snipers...UGH!

[Hanso Amore]

I know that, but that's not what we were talking about, couch sleeper. Hanso wants it to read his achievements since his hard drive died, so he could have ME3 begin based off what he did in the previous game, not be brought up to speed because he didn't play the first one and started with ME2.

And by the way, Bioware has already said they aren't doing the comic back story thing this time.

You get me so well. Exactly. Like I have NO files now from 1 or 2, since my hard drive died. So I will be starting from scratch. But I was hoping maybe it could detect my achievements, and see that all memebers lived through 2, thus affecting my game in 3 so that I dont have a completely "Generic" file. Which will be the case.

[Swiss Ultimate]

You get me so well. Exactly. Like I have NO files now from 1 or 2, since my hard drive died. So I will be starting from scratch. But I was hoping maybe it could detect my achievements, and see that all memebers lived through 2, thus affecting my game in 3 so that I dont have a completely "Generic" file. Which will be the case.

Did you get rid of both of your games already? Or is this just not wanting to put the time and effort of redoing everything?

[The Rogerer]

It can detect achievements in that it'll offer you powers to pick from if you've finished the game in the past, even if you don't have the save games any more, but I'm not sure about anything else.

[Hanso Amore]

Did you get rid of both of your games already? Or is this just not wanting to put the time and effort of redoing everything?

I do not own either copy anymore, traded them both away :(

I am thinking about picking both back up and cranking through them again, but thats alot of work (I never want to have to "Mine" another planet like in 2)

[The Rogerer]

I've mined loads twice and I'll mine again. I love mining http://forums.rajah.com/images/smilies/wired.gif

[Swiss Ultimate]

I mined so much that at times I forgot what game I was playing.

Here's a solution if all else fails. Buy 2 and then buy Genesis. It'll be cheaper and you won't have to replay 1.

[The Rogerer]

What is genesis like? I'm not too bothered about what particular path the game takes from ME1...

[Swiss Ultimate]

It's a brief and mildly lame animated comic where you get backstory and make major decisions. I allowed Ashley Williams to die, didn't have sex with anyone, saved Wrex, saved the Rachni and saved the council.

[LoDownM]

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[The Rogerer]

Chobot's face has gone a bit wrong, also tits.

I hate animated comics, and I'll never look near another one after that Dead Space Ignition garbage. I'll just live with the default decisions since they match what happened the first time I played ME1 anyway.

[Swiss Ultimate]

You genocidal alien racist!

[Destor]

femshep is the only shep

[Swiss Ultimate]

Blasphemy.

[LoDownM]

Nope.

Jennifer Hale's voice acting > whoever does the male version.

[Swiss Ultimate]

There are definitely issues with how he reads a few lines...but that smooth Shepard voice makes it all worth it.

[Requiem]

Definitely agree that femshep is the best one. Especially renegade.

[Swiss Ultimate]

When you make a decision as a Renegade to do something "good", does it still do it in the "good voice"?

[Destor]

Definitely agree that femshep is the best one. Especially renegade.paragon femshep ftw :rant:

When you make a decision as a Renegade to do something "good", does it still do it in the "good voice"?yeah, you kinda either have to do one or the other, mixin it up almost feels like you're playing a completely different person.

[Requiem]

paragon femshep ftw :rant:

yeah, you kinda either have to do one or the other, mixin it up almost feels like you're playing a completely different person.

But renegade femshep is such a cold bitch. It's so satisfying.

[Destor]

lol, well thats true, she is a hardcore bitch. i only play femshep (because manshep is terrible) but i always play paragon first. game is more epic as paragon shep. renegade shep is only for the second playthrough just cause the game was good enough for a second go through.

[Swiss Ultimate]

The first time I played through more or less as myself. Mainly paragon stuff, but I totally allowed Grunt to Krogan out. Second time I sort of failed at getting perfect paragon, third time I figured it out (only because I wanted to save everyone).

[Emperor Smeat]

A couple of Mass Effect 3 news with the Xbox 360 version of the multiplayer demo having a special "Gold"-access promotion for Silver/Free users starting on February 14 and lasting till March 6. PS3 and PC users will get the demo on the same date.

The single player demo will not carry any saves nor custom Shepard from previous ME games and was leaked to be a side quest style mission that doesn't really affect the ME 3 storyline or previous series saves.

Finally, EA will be revealing details on the mobile and handheld version of this game in the near future but its assumed to only be an app or extension pack to help manage items like what was done with Mass Effect 2 on mobile devices.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/mass-effect-3-handheldmobile-details-coming-soon/
http://www.giantbomb.com/news/mass-effect-3-demo-provides-temp-xbl-gold-access/3960/

[The Rogerer]

I'm a bit bored of Femshep now. I am playing as the default Shepard to get my money's worth out of that face.

The Kinect thing has had plenty of derision, but my particular problem would be "Do Overload, no, wait, which one does Barriers?"