GamesCom 2010 is now in the history books, and there was a ton of massive announcements that set the gaming industry abuzz. However the biggest announcement too many gamers was that the highly praised Mass Effect 2 was coming to PlayStation 3 (PS3). This was a megaton for Sony fans and this announcement has to be, as big as, if not bigger than, Final Fantasy XIII going to Xbox 360. While, this is great news for gamers, Mass Effect, the prequel to Mass Effect 2, is not coming to PS3. And with a game so focused on its narrative to some it will seem like the PS3 gamers are getting the short end of the stick. Now this conundrum call into question as to whether, or not a Mass Effect 2 needs the prequel to be successful on PS3.
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.”
Kazuyuki Shindo, who worked on games including Legend of Mana, Final Fantasy XIII, and SaGa: Emerald Beyond, has left Square Enix.
One of the best things about the Mas Effect series is the companions you meet along the way. So here is a tier list of all the companions from Mass Effect!
To think that Bioware at some point was capable of doing games like this, you see those characters and remember them like good old friends, and now check ME Andromeda, Anthem, Veilguard etc and wonder what the hell happened.
some in andromeda are decent, I agree with peebee and Vetra being good companions. Except Liam he's trash tier
it's like bitch but your shirt back on, your not blue or spikey get away from me
not really because the story of part 1 will be explained in the sequel for ps3
No. No it doesn't. Anyone who thinks so is an idiot. Gamer's, by and large, are casual fans. Hardcore gamers are very few in the grand scheme of the millions who buy games and systems. I wish people would realize this. Like Hollywood and the Music industry, everything is disposable. Only a very small % of gamers collect games. Out of nearly 40 million Ps3 owners, some 3% might want every game they have released or buy follow ups and keep the originals in their collection. Gamers, actual gamers that matter to these companies, have a rotating door when it comes to what they play and how long they play it.
Disagree all you want, I'm right. Mass Effect isn't needed on the Ps3 for Mass Effect 2 to sell through the nose. Mass Effect 2 will sell very well on the Ps3. Perhaps, even more than it did on the xbox 360. The target audience is there on the Ps3. Ps3 owners want this style of game. Ps3 owners clamor for more than just shooters and the casual experience.
nope, ps3 is already a success and still is
Meh... Saint's Row 2 did just fine.
Yes, yes, I get it. "The story is much more compelling with the first". I understand that. Do I think you're gonna die by not playing the first? Nah. Besides, they'll probably do something to help those catch up with the story. It's not like it's 20 years worth of story-telling (*ahem*MGS*ahem*).
@Maximus: I don't think they were talking about the PS3 needing Mass Effect to become a success.
I finished ME1 again last night and there's a lot going on. Reading about what happened in the first game is not going to be as fulfilling as actually experiencing it. All the races, storylines, characters, and locations have been set up for the sequel.