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Game Pro: Mass Effect 2 (PS3)

GP: What's important is that the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2 successfully brings series newcomers up to speed, which I'm sure was BioWare's primary objective. All that's left now if for PS3 owners to decide whether it's really worth finding a way to dig up a copy of the original game on the Xbox 360 or PC ahead of the grand finale.

PROS: Very solid port; Mass Effect: Genesis comic provides a fine alternative to playing the original game; excellent DLC works seamlessly with the main quest.

CONS: Reports that it's a major visual upgrade appear to be overblown; streamlined gameplay will likely put off more traditional RPG enthusiasts.

Loner5600d ago

"CONS: Reports that it's a major visual upgrade appear to be overblown"

I knew Bioware were talking out of their ass

FrankMcSpank5600d ago

It does look better. But hype amongst the web was telling everyone it would be as good as the PC. Bioware doesn't blow smoke, they made a great game even better and brought to a whole new audience.

gillri5600d ago

most reviewers aid the 360 version is better than the PC one, never mind the PS3 version

Megaton5600d ago

Really, gillri? Instead of going on a tangent about how incredibly ignorant a statement that is, I'll just say you're wrong. PC version looks better and runs smoother. The only issue is a lack of AA in the game's default options, which is fixed through CCC and the Nvidia equivalent of that.

Common gaming sense should have told you that the PC version of any multiplat will look the best. Especially something running on UE3. Consoles really make that engine look bad. I never appreciated it until I started playing UE3 games on PC.

Kon5600d ago

A console game never will look better as the PC version.

pixelsword5600d ago

Maybe so Kon, but when I see a game whip on Killzone 2 (I'm not even bringing 3 into it), then I'll be impressed.

kramun5600d ago

Crysis pixelsword, Crysis. There's your game.

iamgoatman5600d ago

@pixelsword

If you haven't seen a PC game "whip on" Killzone 2, then you obviously don't play any PC games. Most recent multiplats look better, Metro 2033 ring any bells? And the majority will run at 1080p on a £50 GPU.

testerg355600d ago

I thought a lot of the reviews said the PS3 version looked pretty much the same as the 360 version. Actually two comparisons (LOT and DF) said 360 version was better overall.

MagicAccent5600d ago (Edited 5600d ago )

@Kon
But the PC will always be slave to new hardware, which the console is not. Fair trade.
Aurora borealis is for eyegasms, games are for playing.

kramun5600d ago (Edited 5599d ago )

How is it be a slave to new hardware when you barely need 3-4 year old tech to play the latest games?

MagicAccent5599d ago

@Kramun
It is if you're a graphics whore. Which is what Kon was talking about.

If you're running on 4 year old hardware and don't care about graphics you might as well get a console instead of an upgrade for your computer.

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mushroomwig5600d ago

Kon, so what? There's more to a video game than just visuals, Jesus Christ what is wrong with people these days?

I guess we're at the point where people will judge a book by it's cover instantly.

Kon5600d ago

So now it is PC>PS3>Xbox? Am i right?

Dugdug5600d ago (Edited 5600d ago )

I've played the demo, didn't like it, i don't know why this game is praised so much, i kinda found it boring to be honest but that's my opinion as i'm not a fan of western rps.

gillri5600d ago (Edited 5600d ago )

@Megaton

huh? dont shoot the messenger, read the PS3 reviews from here on N4G!! its all there! dont take my work it im just a forum poster.......Google is free you know?

ChristianGamer5600d ago

Just in time for the back up manager

pixelsword5600d ago (Edited 5600d ago )

I doubt that he is a Christian.

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Mass Effect Companion Tier Ranking

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!

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IAMRealHooman526d ago

Bro missing companions: Legion, Grunt, Samara/Morinth, Javik, EDI

anast526d ago

Legion, Zaeed, and Jack are my favorites.

RiseNShine526d ago

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.

anast526d ago

They lost too much talent.

IAMRealHooman525d ago

some in andromeda are decent, I agree with peebee and Vetra being good companions. Except Liam he's trash tier

anast525d ago

Liam lol I can't stand that dude.

IAMRealHooman525d ago

it's like bitch but your shirt back on, your not blue or spikey get away from me

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The 7 Best Western RPGs: Immersive Adventures

RPGs are often huge, sprawling endeavours. With limited playtime, we have to choose wisely, so here's the best western RPGs available today.

SimpleSlave774d ago

"I started playing games yesterday" the List... Meh!

How about a few RPGs that deserve some love instead?
1 - Alpha Protocol - Now on GOG
2 - else Heart.Break()
3 - Shadowrun Trilogy
4 - Wasteland 2
5 - UnderRail
6 - Tyranny
7 - Torment: Tides of Numenera

And for a bonus game that flew under the radar:
8 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

DustMan774d ago

Loved Alpha Protocol in all it's glorious jank. Great game.

SimpleSlave773d ago (Edited 773d ago )

Not only glorious jank, but the idea that the story can completely change depending on what you do, or say, or side with, makes it one of the most forward thinking games ever. The amount of story permutation is the equivalent of a Hitman level but in Story Form. And it wasn't just that the story changed, no, it was that you met completely new characters, or missed them, depending on your choices. Made Mass Effect feel static in comparison.

Alpha Protocol was absolutely glorious, indeed. And it was, and still is, more Next Gen than most anything out there these days. In this regard at least.

Pity.

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The Best Video Game Romances of All Time

Wealth of Geeks explores some of the best gaming romances that have stolen our hearts over the years.

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