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Mass Effect 3
  • CoenwulfCoenwulf December 2010
    Posts: 2,130Mongbat Elder


    Really not too much new information yet, but...damn, I'm excited already.
  • VarkhanVarkhan December 2010
    Posts: 3,515Mongbat Elder
    EA had a description on their website and it was taken down because it was before the game was announced :P
    Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth.
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  • CoenwulfCoenwulf December 2010
    Posts: 2,130Mongbat Elder
    Hmm...I wonder if that means they scrapped the idea about a new protagonist if

    Spoiler:
    Shapard died in ME2? I mean, I guess they could always announce the 'new' character later, but I find it weird that it only mentions Shepard in the short description.
  • AldricAldric December 2010
    Posts: 1,513Master Moderator, Mongbat Elder
    Nice! I can't wait. I love the ME series.
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  • b4nth4f3ttb4nth4f3tt December 2010
    Posts: 2,449Mongbat Elder
    This and the Skyrim announcement made my day.
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  • VarkhanVarkhan December 2010
    Posts: 3,515Mongbat Elder
    @Coenwulf a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mongbat.com/groups/console-goodness/forum/topic/mass-effect-3/#post-90585'>said:
    Hmm...I wonder if that means they scrapped the idea about a new protagonist if

    Spoiler:
    Shapard died in ME2? I mean, I guess they could always announce the 'new' character later, but I find it weird that it only mentions Shepard in the short description.


    I have no idea man... I guess they could go with "This is the continuation of the story if you had this one particular ending, not this other one"
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  • b4nth4f3ttb4nth4f3tt December 2010
    Posts: 2,449Mongbat Elder
    Or they could go with
    Spoiler:
    Hey we just resurrected you again, because, you know, we can do that.
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  • MadSkittlesMadSkittles December 2010
    Posts: 601Mongbat Elder
    i want!
    no
    i need!
    on pc tho...i forgot it was on console too and i'm like...why is a topic on mass effect here?
  • VarkhanVarkhan April 2011
    Posts: 3,515Mongbat Elder
    DO WANT!


    So the guys at Bioware took some tips from Dead Space and decided to put the health on Shep's armor.

    I think it's a good addition. Can't fucking WAIT!
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  • TrezTrez April 2011
    Posts: 153Mongbat
    Its going to be epic!
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  • b4nth4f3ttb4nth4f3tt April 2011
    Posts: 2,449Mongbat Elder
    Someone who read the article spills the beans:

    "Got my new Game Informer, read the ME3 article. Game starts with Shepard on Earth, effectively on trial in regard to the events of Arrival, and in the middle of the trial, the Reapers invade. Prologue involves Shepard's escape to the Normandy, and off to start finding those allies, fighting Reaper troops (husks of all the different species) the whole way.

    Confirmed squadmates: Liara, Ashley/Kaiden, Garrus (if he's alive) and... James Sanders... That must be the guy from the trailer, I don't remember. [Note: BioWare has confirmed that Sanders isn't the sniper dude from the trailer.]

    [Note 2: On further inspection, the magazine only says they are "playable to some extent."]

    Speaking of which, there's a screenshot of Ashley with her hair down, and she actually looks hot. Don't have a scanner, so wait till someone with one turns up.

    Confirmed to appear, but not guaranteed as squaddies: Wrex, Mordin, Legion, and Anderson. Obviously, if they live.

    The game will by default feature a "previously on Mass Effect" comic to make decisions with if starting from scratch.

    The Illusive Man also plays a prominent role, and Cerberus is out to kill Shepard. Reason why is unknown at this point.

    The RPG elements are being beefed up, not going back to ME1, but giving more freedom with the character skills. Skill trees will be larger, and powers will evolve several times instead of just once, offering even more freedom. Weapons are ME2 style, with a set list, but mods make a return, not in the ME1 style, but allowing you to swap out different parts such as barrels, scopes, and so on, which effect both the weapon's combat performance and its appearance.

    All classes can wield all weapons unhindered now, but will have limited slots to carry them. Only the Soldier can carry all weapons at once. Probably means Adept, Engineer, and Sentinal will be limited to two, and Vanguard and Infiltrator will have three.

    Also mentioned: The game will have numerous endings, some good, some bad, and who you have in your squad and which allies you recruit can have a drastic effect on which are available.

    That's basically the gist of it, except for the sidebars filled with stuff everyone already knows."
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  • b4nth4f3ttb4nth4f3tt April 2011
    Posts: 2,449Mongbat Elder
    Hardcore Q&A
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  • AldricAldric April 2011
    Posts: 1,513Master Moderator, Mongbat Elder
    Awesome!  I'm just as excited as ever to finish out this trilogy.
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  • YogYog April 2011
    Posts: 1,839Mongbat Elder
    I just finished mass effect 2 for the first time (took a long break from it) and I started a new character again...I have to say that this is one of my favorite games. It's a very rare occurrence for me to play a game again after beating it. It's even more strange because it's a shooter, which I tend to avoid. I'm looking forward to ME3...if I have the cash at the time I'll probably buy the collectors edition.
  • VarkhanVarkhan April 2011
    Posts: 3,515Mongbat Elder
    Yog said:

    I just finished mass effect 2 for the first time (took a long break from it) and I started a new character again...I have to say that this is one of my favorite games. It's a very rare occurrence for me to play a game again after beating it. It's even more strange because it's a shooter, which I tend to avoid. I'm looking forward to ME3...if I have the cash at the time I'll probably buy the collectors edition.



    Yeah no kidding. I'm glad you liked it Yog! I get really passionate when talking about ME as a whole, so knowing one more Bat likes it is great. I hope they make some kind of insanely huge hardcore edition for ME3. 
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  • VarkhanVarkhan May 2011
    Posts: 3,515Mongbat Elder
    FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU


    When BioWare and Electronic Arts revealed Mass Effect 3 would be coming by the holiday season, less than two years after the release of Mass Effect 2, there was much celebrating. You'll have to store the party favors for a few more months, however: Mass Effect 3 has been delayed into early 2012.

    "Today we have confirmed that Mass Effect 3 will be released in the first three months of 2012," said exec. producer Casey Hudson in a statement. "The development team is laser focused on making sure Mass Effect 3 is the biggest, boldest and best game in the series, ensuring that it exceeds everyone’s expectations. We'll have more details about specific dates as we get closer to release."

    The note appeared on BioWare's message boards and Facebook pages.

    Cue the sad trombone. But, hey, more time for Skyrim!    
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  • YogYog May 2011
    Posts: 1,839Mongbat Elder
    Blast! I was really looking forward to it. Oh well, there are a lot of games coming out this year to keep me company.
  • AldricAldric May 2011
    Posts: 1,513Master Moderator, Mongbat Elder
    As much as I'm looking forward to ME3, I'd much prefer to see this delayed than SWTOR being delayed any further.  And the conspiracy theorist in me thinks ME3 was pushed back only because SWTOR is ending up overlapping the release.
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  • TrezTrez May 2011
    Posts: 153Mongbat

    Aldric said:

    As much as I'm looking forward to ME3, I'd much prefer to see this delayed than SWTOR being delayed any further.  And the conspiracy theorist in me thinks ME3 was pushed back only because SWTOR is ending up overlapping the release.



    I think that Bioware knows it can't make a similar mistake that it did with Dragon Age 2. While a good game, Dragon Age 2 wasn't great. We all expect shear greatness from ME3 so I doesn't surprise me at all that its delayed. Bioware will strive to leave us with a classic for the last installment of the trilogy.
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  • KainKain May 2011
    Posts: 591Member, Mongbat Elder
    I'll agree that Dragon Age 2 wasn't exactly what I was hoping for but it's still a decent game. I'm thinking of getting ME3 come release, I just need that Sci-Fi hit to mix things up a bit! Obviously, it's part of a trilogy but would it be essential for me to play both ME1 and 2 to be able to understand what's going on in ME3? I'm restricted to the PS3 also. Only got the Mac Book pro, will be building a new PC rig for GW2 at some point this year.

    Cheers,

    Kain.

    P.s Sorry for my shocking attendance. Reasons: Re-immersion into WoW, holidaying with the girlfriend, work trouble and Earthquakes/Aftershocks. So, alas, my minds been elsewhere. Love teh Mongs <3
    Post edited by Kain at 2011-05-06 18:28:46
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  • YogYog May 2011
    Posts: 1,839Mongbat Elder
    I picked up ME2 without playing the original and it plays just fine. Sure, some things confused me at times but for the most part they do a good job explaining what has already happened in the dialog. I imagine it will be the same with ME3.

    ME2 is a good game though, and I imagine ME1 is as well so picking them up might be just as fun. ME3 has been delayed until next year so you have time.
    Post edited by Yog at 2011-05-06 23:09:45
  • KainKain May 2011
    Posts: 591Member, Mongbat Elder
    Thanks for that Yog. Delayed till next year you say? Ah well, I'll probably grab ME2 anyway. Just trying to pass the time till I can get this new rig built.
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  • VarkhanVarkhan May 2011
    Posts: 3,515Mongbat Elder
    There's a motion comic at the beginning of ME2 on the PS3. It gives you the possibility to not only choose the outcome of the first game, but it also works as a "Previously on..."

    That's pretty much it. It's a great ride, and playing through Mass Effect 1 is too much of a pain (I've done it recently, it took me 3 months to finish it 'cause I got so fed up with the whole thing. Finished it last week) so going straight to 2 is fine.

    I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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  • TrezTrez May 2011
    Posts: 153Mongbat
    @Kain I would advise on getting ME2 for the PS3. Take it from a person who has played it on both consoles. The interactive comic will fill you in on major plot points as well as give you an option to shape your story. The PS3 version is the most polished and comes with every bonus mission there is except the latest one that came out 2 months ago (it is supposed to tie in ME2 and ME3). Besides, you aren't going to want to go into ME3 without at least one saved game. Its what makes playing each installment worthwhile in my eyes.
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  • DukaultDukault May 2011
    Posts: 1,989Mongbat Elder
    I beat Mass Effect 1 in about... a week of "casual" play. That was my second time playing through, first time on the PC.
    Dukault - Dukatz - MagicWalker
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  • KainKain May 2011
    Posts: 591Member, Mongbat Elder
    Cheers Trez. I'll probably grab the game this weekend.
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