Miguel Lopez of GameSpy writes: Mass Effect is a worthy topic indeed. BioWare was hosting demo sessions of the PC version at the Game Developers Conference today, and it looked quite slick. But pardon us if we don't choose to change the topic altogether when we get in a room with the venerated studio's esteemed founders. You see, BioWare has an MMO under construction, and while we were well aware that the word was mum regarding the particulars, we thought we might try to pick the good doctors' brains about the big ideas surrounding its development.
Doubtless many fans are holding daily candlelight vigils in the hopes that this MMO will indeed turn out to be based in the Old Republic era of the "Star Wars" universe.
GameSpy: No one's really figured out multiplayer storytelling yet, especially in a persistent world. Your fans will probably expect you guys to be the first to really tackle it. Do you guys have a plan?
Muzyka: Definitely. When you say it and I imagine it, it gives me a chill down the back of my spine, because that's what we're trying to do.
Zeschuck: We can't really talk about the mechanical details, but you nailed it in the sense that we're trying to figure out a way where you can actually have a fun, social experience, and enjoy a story together.
Bioware writes: "Like you, we’ve heard the rumors lately. You’ve made it clear you care deeply about what’s next. So let’s start by setting the record straight: the next Mass Effect game is in development, and EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe."
I expected nothing and I'm still disappointed
Like with Fallout, it's starting to feel studios are using TV / Film adaptations when they have no game info to talk about.
I feel the same way.
I mean, how difficult would it be for them to release SOMETHING of substance? Another short trailer? A couple of proper hints? A short story set during the original trilogy, but focused on fringe characters?
Hopefully they're working so hard on the game that they don't have time. But still, with every passing year and so little to show, the franchise will be slipping further and further from people's minds.
Yeah agree it's almost a cop out since Dev times are 5 to 10 years just throw out a few seasons instead you get them done in a year
So the TV show will take place after the OG trilogy. I wonder which ending they’ll use?
Should’ve just posted a picture of an Elcor saying “regretfully, we have nothing to share.”
Thanks to their innovative approach to gaming, RPGs like Dark Souls, Final Fantasy VII, and Dragon Quest left a significant impact on the genre.
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This is great, and all, but it sure would be nice to know what the GAME is actually going to BE.
Mass Effect MMO? Star Wars? Something else entirely?
The people need to know!
(PLEASE Mass Effect. That universe is so rich and just waiting to be explored.)