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[Rumor] Next Mass Effect is Current-Gen Exclusive

"BioWare just released Dragon Age: Inquisition on PlayStation 3 and 4 as well as on Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Xbox One and finally, on PC. This was a huge undertaking for BioWare and the first time they developed across five platforms, let alone the first time they developed a massive open world across so many." - Stealthy Box

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BigBosss4186d ago (Edited 4186d ago )

Mass Effect on current gen would be out of this world. Get it, haa! haa!

No but seriously, cannot wait, I just hope it turns out to be really good!

sobotz4186d ago

I hope it's using Frosbite 3.0 like DA:I, I want to see a current gen-focused frosbite graphic, especially it's a Mass Effect

-Ikon-4186d ago

of course its going to use F3. ME since 1 has been getting more and more shooter like.

sobotz4186d ago

@Ikon
Not all Frosbite-powered games are shooters.

M1ST4K34186d ago

@-Ikon- Learn what a game engine is...It's a framework to build games up on... it has nothing to do with the genre...
You can even make CGI "movies" (cut-scenes) in game engines...

Muzikguy4186d ago

I haven't played these games before. A current gen only version would definitely get my attention though!

jspsc1234186d ago

stop what you are doing and go play them.

Muzikguy4186d ago

I'd love to right now, since I'm at work :P

Arkardo4186d ago

Mass Effect 1 it's one of my most top rated games from last gen along the likes of The Last of Us and Uncharted.

deafdani4185d ago

Last I checked, The Trilogy was dirt cheap across all three platforms. Go get it, dude.

SgtSlaughter2124185d ago

Mass Effect, Uncharted, and Halo (pretty much in that order) are my favorites. Cannot wait for the current-gen versions of each of these.

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showtimefolks4186d ago

Few things:

By the time it comes out like expected in 2016 cross gen would be pretty much dead

But part of me thinks this game isn't as far from release as EA would like us to believe. I think this could be a very early 2016 feel to it

Most big games should be current gen only now, let's please move on

Gamer19824185d ago

This is going to use the engine DA:I used no doubt about it. Making he game a lot easier and quicker to develop. No doubt it will be modified but why use a differn't engine when that one is perfect for the game?? It has everything you need from the ground up they just need to modify it for Mass Effect.

x5exotic4185d ago

I played ME3 without playing the first 2... is that okay?

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lifeisgamesok4186d ago

Please be true

Cross-gen needs to die

Outthink_The_Room4186d ago (Edited 4186d ago )

People are expecting it to come out in 2016. I don't think we'll see cross-gen at that point. Both MS and Sony will have moved on for 99% of the titles at that point.

Nobody thought this generation would take off as quickly as it has. The games we're seeing have been in development for a few years. It's tough to justify next gen only, when nobody could really have stated for a fact that we'd have as many consoles in homes like we do now.

From a company's perspective, you have to look at what is economically smart based on predictions. But since next gen consoles have been flying off shelves, I think the move to next-gen only titles will definitely start happening from now on.

OB1Biker4186d ago

They confirmed it a while ago to be current gen only

illty4186d ago

this needs to be true. last gen consoles would really hold this back in current gen consoles.

masterfox4186d ago

I hope so and hearing that is not a damn ugly prequel it got me a little bit excited too.

markyboy21814186d ago

cross gen is summit that should NEVER of happened in the 1st place

Summons754186d ago

Yes, let's alienate the majority of gamers when new gen still doesn't have a huge install base and completely stop making games for those who either can't afford an upgrade or have other circumstances holding them back. Get over yourself buddy. While I'm glad to see more games starting to be current gen only there is nothing wrong with cross gen. The next-gen ports are whats bothering me and a huge reason as to why they SHOULD have backward compatibility instead of extorting more money out of fans.

etownone4186d ago

Too bad for gamers that can't afford next gen...

By the time the new mass effect comes out.. The 360/ps3 would have been out for 10.

So... Again.. Too bad if you can't afford next gen within the next year... But the people that did buy a ps4/xb1 shouldn't be held back anymore.

jspsc1234186d ago

if you cant afford $300 you fail at life

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Mass Effect - N7 DAY 2025

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."

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-Foxtrot195d ago

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.

toxic-inferno195d ago

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.

Profchaos194d ago

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

jznrpg194d ago

I still haven’t beat Andromeda. I am waiting for a lull of good games in my backlog

P_Bomb194d ago

So the TV show will take place after the OG trilogy. I wonder which ending they’ll use?

Rebel_Scum194d ago

Should’ve just posted a picture of an Elcor saying “regretfully, we have nothing to share.”

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BioWare needs to follow Larian’s lead and just “embrace people’s cool choices”, veteran EA developer

Speaking on a recent episode of the FRVR Podcast, veteran EA developer Alex Hutchinson—who worked on The Sims 2, Spore and Army of Two: The 40th Day—explained that the studio is already no longer the studio fans fell in love with, but it should be safe from censorship of its games’ political beliefs.

contra157195d ago

Who didn’t see this coming lol

Armaggedon194d ago

BioWare should find the center and focus. Chasing someone else’s shadow will likely lead to failure.

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What the EA deal could mean for BioWare, The Sims, and more

If you’re worried about EA’s future, you’re in good company. The acquisition is unprecedented on many levels, and it throws the future of EA's studios and some of its biggest franchises —including BioWare, The Sims, Apex Legends, and Battlefield — into doubt. Industry analysts have varying predictions about what could come next. However, there are a few constants — namely, that EA will likely implement large-scale spending reductions and sell off its less profitable studios.

thorstein225d ago

How can you be an analyst and not look at Tencent and know exactly what's about to happen: massive layoffs, decline in quality, and loss revenue.

It is Toys R Us all over again, and JCPenney and Sears and so many more. EA lost is vision before 2000. It's an old stodgy corporation. It's not going to recover.

Retroman224d ago

If Ea sell studio that develop NFS wishful thinking Saudi investers put Blackbox studio back together. get rid of online racing, drive to a race or no races at all wasting time playing nfs for NO reason at all thanks to Unbound, Heat, Payback, Rivals.

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anast224d ago

They'll start working on FIFA, Madden, UFC, and some mobile games.

gold_drake224d ago

i think that games that are not Sports games or Shooters will cease to exist, since they are the big money makers.

not sure why anyone would agree to this. especially to rich saudis of all people ha they have more money than they'll ever need

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