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Versus – Mass Effect 2 PS3 Retail Versus Demo Screenshot Comparison

In this special edition of Versus we take a closer look at how much has changed visually in BioWare’s Mass Effect 2 from the demo to the final retail version. Why would we do this? Because of Chris Priestly that’s why.

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MicrocutsX25611d ago

Whatever the case me, the differences are pretty negligible. It seems like they did improve on the performance though which is probably the best thing out of this.

Kiroe5611d ago

Personally I never saw what all the fuss was with the minor differences between the graphics in the first place. The game looks good, has a great story and universe. I am just glad PS3ers can enjoy it now.

liquidxtension5611d ago

Don't forget all the free dlc they're getting too. Ps3 owners are really lucky even if they can't get dibs on mass effect 1.

Chaos695611d ago

There will probably release a GOTY edition very soon for the X360 that'll cost you $30.

And the DLS aren't free, you paying $60 for a game that came out a year ago.

beardpapa5610d ago

DLC is still free if it's packed in with an msrp of $59.99. Those of us who played ME2 a year ago paid $49-59.99 (depending on where we got it) then the price of DLC after.

ksense5610d ago (Edited 5610d ago )

@chaos69
i paid 36.99 on amazon which offers a 20$ credit so yea i bet u paid 60$ plus more for dlc when it first came out

HolyOrangeCows5610d ago

2nd to last pic of black guy looks like a "Failed updog joke" :P

I'm glad the lighting on Miranda is fixed. She looked so freaking ridiculous the way the lighting was on the 360 version and the PS3 demo. Deformed, even.

jaidek5610d ago (Edited 5610d ago )

Just picked up both on my lunch hour! Time to do some serious gaming this evening.

seifer0855610d ago

Still waiting for my copies!

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jaidek5611d ago

Even if they are just minor tweaks, I am glad to see the game is performing smoother than the demo.

hazardman5611d ago

If this is your 1st go on ME you guys are in for one hell of a ride..looking forward to another go with the PS3 version..so I can build my character for ME3..

jaidek5611d ago

yeah, I am planning on doing the same. I am really intrigued by the choose-your-own-adventure intro to ME2 on the PS3. You can literally change the your ME2 experience in minutes instead of hours.

distorted_reality5610d ago (Edited 5610d ago )

Which isn't a great thing imo. Each to their own though.

jarrod19815610d ago

thats okay but there is no way it can replace actually playing the first game which was great by the way. either way im glad ps3 only owners get to experience this. i might buy it again cause i never got the dlc.

junk3d5611d ago

This game is a must buy for any PS3 owner, regardless of the differences the game may have!

seinfan5611d ago

The demo really was a turn off. I played some of the first game too and I didn't understand the accolades it got. I'm still perplexed as to why the majority of people like this series.

sp1deynut5611d ago

I know exactly how you feel, dude. Heavy Rain and Demon's Souls left me feeling the exact same way. I know they're both quality, award-winning games...but I just couldn't get into them at all. And even though I loved ME1 & 2, I can certainly understand how some people wouldn't like them. To each their own...

hazardman5611d ago

Well maybe thats the reason..you played "some" of the 1st..give it a chance dude it might change your mind about the series. Off topic I wish EA had released the 1st ME with this..showing you what happens in 1st as not same as playing it..

Bathyj5610d ago (Edited 5610d ago )

I couldnt get into the first one either.

I thought I was going to love it, a TPS-RPG.
But it seemed more shooter than RPG and as a shooter it was mediocre.

But, I'm not doubting the praise it got, I probably needed to play more of it to invest myself into the RPG part of it. I cant remember what else I was playing at the time but it must have drew me away.

Mass Effect is definitely a series I want to revisit.

dead_eye5610d ago

See the demo really made me change my mind about ME2. I couldn't get into the first one but really liked the demo for the second one.

Spitfire_Riggz5610d ago

Nice honest reply there, to be honest I cannot get into Fallout 3 no matter how hard I try, and Oblivion is one of my favorite games of all time.

gaden_malak5610d ago

No game is going to satisfy everyone. People have different tastes in gaming.

gamer20105610d ago

I'm glad that everyone here recognizes that each person has different tastes. Not everybody is going to like the same things.

ravinash5610d ago

Sometimes you do have to play a game a fair way through before you really start to get into it.
Fallout3 it takes a while to find the missions and start knowing where your going once you got out.
I stopped for a while, but started a little later and really got into it.

Mass effect 1, seem like bad game play at the start, but thats because you have to build up your character before he comes good, and a little further into the game the story starts to develope.

So yeah, you have to invest time in these games.

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danmachine5611d ago (Edited 5611d ago )

i played the PS3 demo too, i didn't enjoy it so i'm not buying it.

worldgames5610d ago

Actually I agree I didnt enjoy the demo at all. So yeah ill be picking up LBP2 and DC universe.

duplissi5610d ago

too bad, it was my goty for last year. it was especially awesome (for me anyway) that uncharted 2 came out at the end of 09 and mass effect 2 came out at the begining of 10 so i got to play two fucking awesome games within months of each other.

hazardman5611d ago

wondering why you got a disagree! I'm getting this and BBC2 Ultimate Edition.. off topic I never played LBP1 cause I thought it was to kiddy looking, but after watching the new Qore episode LBP2 is the SHIT!! You can do whatever, you can literally create your own mini games..CRAZY!!

Spitfire_Riggz5610d ago (Edited 5610d ago )

Dude thats awesome! I suggest getting it at best buy. Im getting LBP2 and ME2 and they are offering a free new game with the purchase of 2 so I'm getting an extra copy of LBP as a gift.

BBC2 is my favorite game you should add me my PSN ID is exactly the same as my username here. We can game shoot up some fools then create some sweet levels afterwards =D (If you get LBP2)

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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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-Foxtrot203d 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-inferno203d 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.

Profchaos202d 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

jznrpg202d ago

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

P_Bomb202d ago

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

Rebel_Scum202d 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.

contra157203d ago

Who didn’t see this coming lol

Armaggedon202d 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.

thorstein233d 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.

Retroman232d 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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anast232d ago

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

gold_drake232d 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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