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Mass Effect 2 Game Engine Comparison

GT: See what the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect 2 has to offer! Sporting the new Mass Effect 3 engine, is this an indication of what we can expect from the next chapter on consoles?

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starchild5569d ago (Edited 5569d ago )

They look the same. In fact, if they didn't have those Xbox 360 and PS3 labels at the bottom most people probably couldn't even tell that each half of the video was from a different console. Many parts of the video look nearly seamless and it looks like a video from one console.

The only noticeable difference is that they changed some of light sources around. Digital Foundry said that they didn't understand why the developers did it and that it made things look worse just as often as it made things look better. So, no overall improvement there, just arbitrary changes.

The only other area where there is a difference is in the performance. The 360 version has the edge there.

So I don't know why you are claiming the PS3 version looks better. This video and other comparisons clearly show it doesn't.

eferreira5569d ago

looks better to me, when the 360 has darker shades everyone says the 360 is the superior version but when this one has it, its the same. hmmmmm

gamingdroid5569d ago

"Given a straight choice across all formats, the PC game's ability to power past the technological shortcomings of the 360 and PS3 with higher resolutions and frame-rates makes it feel like the best technical experience, as we discussed in our Mass Effect 2 Tech Analysis last year."

"Between the consoles, the gap narrows. Technologically it still feels like the Xbox 360 version has the edge, but occasionally lower frame-rates and mostly unnoticeable graphical compromises on PS3 are not going to have much impact on the fun you have playing this game."

source: http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

So in short, what starchild said. This of course ignores:

"BioWare has made the best of a bad situation, but condensing down 30-40 hours of gameplay into 15 minutes has its consequences: you are asked to make decisions without the wealth of background information the original game gave you. Whether we're dealing with Shepard's love life or the genocide of an entire race, you never quite feel comfortable in making such monumental decisions when so much of the back story is not available."

P_Bomb5568d ago

On the PS3 you can see ALL the detail on the back of Sheppard's rig during the head to head lab escape, but the 360's suit is just crushed blacks. You see no detail. The brightness and contrast in the scene otherwise looks the same so I don't think it's that.

Also, the last few scenes in the vid' with what's her face, the PS3 side has more shadows so it does look like that version has new light sources.

Kon5569d ago

PC version looks better

Newtype5569d ago (Edited 5569d ago )

Always will.

"PC version is mainly a 360 port, with better resolutions not more than that."
Uh, no.

gamingdroid5569d ago (Edited 5569d ago )

Eurogamer agrees with you!

"The frame-rate advantage is quite significant and not just in terms of eliminating the performance drops we see in the Xbox 360 version. It doesn't require a monster system to run Mass Effect 2 at 60 frames per second, and the overall consistency this gives to BioWare's stunning animation really can't be underestimated. Those cut-scenes look beautiful on both systems, but they move so much more smoothly and realistically on PC thanks to that additional temporal resolution. "

"If you have the choice to play Mass Effect 2 on either platform, those with well-specced PCs would be advised to check out the computer version. Smoother performance and easier-to-use controls give it the nod, but high-end PC gamers might have wished for a bit more in the way of bonus bling."

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

Even compared to the PS3 version:

"Given a straight choice across all formats, the PC game's ability to power past the technological shortcomings of the 360 and PS3 with higher resolutions and frame-rates makes it feel like the best technical experience, as we discussed in our Mass Effect 2 Tech Analysis last year."

source: http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

Cyorg5569d ago

The PS3 version looks better on the face shots, but I can't see any difference on the fast moving scenes.

The real killer5569d ago (Edited 5569d ago )

Guys, you realy think that the PS3 version is better than the 360 version, it's just minor, they never will use the PS3 power to outshine the 360 version (NEVER) it's just a stupid multiplat comparing with no sense at all.

Damn, if i look at Killzone 3 or GOW3, Mass Effect 2 look like Wii game. I don't no why this game get so many 10 out of 10? O yeah it's multiplatform.

Even Uncharted 1 looks far better than this multiplat.

KON

PC version is mainly a 360 port, with better resolutions not more than that.

Lets the disagree noobs comming :) those pitty fanboys always funny when the facts are proven.

I get the feelings i get reported for trolling by mad fanboys with many accounts.

So, GOW 3/ Killzone 3 and Uncharted does not looking better than Mass Effect 2, is that you noobs think even there is proof?

Blacktric

"And that's why you have 1 bubble"

That why i have one bubble, people like you with many accounts bubble other people down you chicken freak.

What is the point for comparing between multiplat big boy?

"I've seen people with one bubble yet talking their minds, and backing their arguments with solid proofs while getting bombarded with disagrees just because they defend PS3 or 360 or Wii in different situations"

I have allready proven you wimp, those disagree's is comming from fanbpys with many accounts and butthurt for proven facts.

Blacktric5569d ago (Edited 5569d ago )

"Damn, if i look at Killzone 3 or GOW3, Mass Effect 2 look like Wii game"

And that's why you have 1 bubble.

"Even Uncharted 1 looks far better than this multiplat."

Yes, yes. No multiplatform or Xbox 360 exclusive will look better than Uncharted 1 let alone 2 and 3 will blow our minds away while those pitiful Xbox 360 users die in their 1 room houses. Happy now?

Edit: "Lets the disagree noobs comming :) those pitty fanboys always funny when the facts are proven. "

I've seen people with one bubble yet talking their minds, and backing their arguments with solid proofs while getting bombarded with disagrees just because they defend PS3 or 360 or Wii in different situations. But you deserve what you get. Don't try to look innocent.

Kon5569d ago

"PC version is mainly a 360 port, with better resolutions not more than that."

You're wrong.

phantomexe5569d ago (Edited 5569d ago )

I haven't looked at this video but i can say for sure that dragon age looked better then the 360 on the ps3. Ofcourse the PC looked the best as alwasy but i'm not sure where you get the 360 is just a par under PC. Read my past comments on dragon age and why i say dragon age on the ps3 looks better before you start calling me a lier. I'm not about to retype everthing i've said in the past. I've seen them side by side on the same TV. I may come off right now as a hard ass but really i don't care that much. In truth i don't think any gamer really cares as long as there game looks good and plays good.

hoops5569d ago

Once again Real Killer makes a fool of himself on N4G.COM.
And yes...you are trolling.
This game gets 10/10 on may sites because other than graphics its amazing.

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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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IAMRealHooman497d ago

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

anast497d ago

Legion, Zaeed, and Jack are my favorites.

RiseNShine496d 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.

anast496d ago

They lost too much talent.

IAMRealHooman496d ago

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

anast496d ago

Liam lol I can't stand that dude.

IAMRealHooman496d 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.

SimpleSlave744d 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

DustMan744d ago

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

SimpleSlave744d ago (Edited 744d 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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