Tag Archives: mass effect

Tue, Mar 06, 2012 | 17:54 GMT

First Mass Effect 3 reviews all praise for trilogy’s end

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Hours after the midnight US launch, the Mass Effect 3 reviews have begun trickling in. At this early stage, Commander Shepard’s final adventure is pulling near perfect scores.

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Sat, Mar 03, 2012 | 08:33 GMT

Mass Effect 3 launch video lands ahead of release

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EA has released the launch trailer for Mass Effect 3.

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Tue, Feb 28, 2012 | 21:43 GMT

BioWare “not pushing any particular direction” with romance choices

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BioWare co-founders Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka have said the developer isn’t making political statements with Mass Effect 3, reiterating that its games simply offer players choices.

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Mon, Feb 27, 2012 | 23:57 GMT

BioWare founders: Mass Effect 3 MMO “daunting”, but “interesting”

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With The Old Republic under its belt, BioWare has been giving the idea of a Mass Effect MMO serious – if speculative – thought.

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Sat, Mar 03, 2012 | 20:21 GMT

From Ashes screens and two videos released for Mass Effect 3

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Some screenshots for Mass Effect 3′s From Ashes DLC are posted below along with two videos posted by IGN on its YouTube channel.

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 05:28 GMT

Mass Effect 3 From Ashes DLC confirmed as special edition bonus

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BioWare has confirmed the existence of the From Ashes DLC after someone at Microsoft pushed a button ahead of schedule. Spoilers ahead.

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Tue, Feb 21, 2012 | 20:27 GMT

Pre-order Mass Effect 3 through PSN, get a rifle and PS3 theme

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Bioware has announced via the US PS Blog that Mass Effect 3 is available for digital pre-order through PlayStation Network. Once the store update goes live, folks who pre-order will receive the M55 Argus rifle to as a thank you for the purchase. The rifle is high-powered, and shoots off “bursts of fire” which is handy for in situations calling for “intimidation” and/or suppression. Players will also receive a Mass Effect 3 PS3 theme only through this offer – meaning once the game launches, these goodies will no longer be available.

Mass Effect 3 launches on March 6 in the US and March 9 in the UK for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | 23:36 GMT

Rumour – Final Fantasy XIII-2 to have Mass Effect DLC

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The generally reliable Siliconera has a strange anonymous source tale today, claiming that an upcoming Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC pack will contain a Mass Effect-inspired costume. There’s already an Assassin’s Creed outfit thanks to a deal with Ubisoft, and Square Enix and EA have worked together in the past, so it’s not totally mad.

Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | 21:38 GMT

Mass Effect 3 on Origin doesn’t contain “an intrusive DRM scheme”, says Bioware

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Casey Hudson, executive producer on Mass Effect 3, has said those playing the game through Origin need not worry about any intrusive DRM, and furthermore, they can absolutely play the game offline.

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Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | 19:38 GMT

Bioware writer Drew Karpyshyn to retire from games industry

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Bioware writer Drew Karpyshyn has announced he is leaving the firm and the game industry as a whole.

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Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | 17:19 GMT

Bioware and Razer announce Mass Effect 3 branded peripherals and gear

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Bioware and Razer have announced a line of peripherals and gear created and branded for Mass Effect 3.

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Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 15:41 GMT

Shepard’s last stand: hands-on with Mass Effect 3′s demo

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BioWare has kicked off the run-in to Mass Effect 3′s release with the early access launch of the RPG’s demo. Johnny Cullen takes a look at the taster’s single-play portion ahead of an open launch tomorrow.

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Thu, Feb 09, 2012 | 20:32 GMT

Bioware relaunches Mass Effect 3 site with loads of videos, goodies

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Bioware has relaunched the official Mass Effect 3 website with not only a cool new backdrop and easier navigation, but five, yes, five new videos.

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Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 21:56 GMT

Mass Effect: Infiltrator and Datapad coming to iOS, tie-in to Mass Effect 3

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EA announced Mass Effect: Infiltrator iOS during a press event today in New York, as well as a companion app called Mass Effect Datapad, both of which will tie-in with Mass Effect 3 upon its release.

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Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 03:04 GMT

BioWare: Shooter and RPG elements balanced in Mass Effect 3

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On a sliding scale of RPG to shooter, the Mass Effect series has made sorties on both ends – but is aiming right for the middle.

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Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 01:38 GMT

BioWare to correct Mass Effect: Deception errors

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BioWare has apologised for and promised to fix the startlingly prevalent errors in the latest Mass Effect tie-in.

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Thu, Feb 02, 2012 | 19:23 GMT

Mass Effect 3 demo on 360 comes with temporary access to XBL Gold

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Bioware has announced a deal with Microsoft which will allow Silver members of Xbox Live to try out the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer demo. According to a post on the Bioware forums, the demo will come with Gold access when you download the demo – but only for a limited time. The demo for Mass Effect 3 launches February 14 on PSN and XBL.

Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 09:47 GMT

Origin offering Mass Effect, Dead Space for £3, Bulletstorm for £7.50

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EA’s sounded the bargin siren, pricing the original Mass Effect and Dead Space for £3 on Origin, while its sequels are £10 and £7 respectively. Dragon Age 2 and Mirror’s Edge are also in on the deal at a fiver a pop, while Spore’s available for £6 and Bulletstorm at £7.50. The deal’s available for a limited time, though, so get to it.

Via EG.

Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 06:08 GMT

Thinking is mandatory in Mass Effect 3′s Hardcore and Insanity

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No more running, gunning and relying on your squad mates to pick the right powers in Mass Effect 3.

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Fri, Jan 27, 2012 | 20:59 GMT

Mass Effect 3: Special Forces Trailer shows the multiplayer in action

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BioWare has released a new video for Mass Effect 3, showing the game’s multiplayer in action. Posted below, the trailer includes details about the races and classes you’ll be able to play once it releases on March 6 in the US and March 9 in Europe for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Enjoy.

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