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You know me. I'm damn excited. Been dancing around with stupid grin on my face ever since I saw the trailer. I just love Mass Effect. The first game should be finally getting another DLC too.
Anyway, I think the whole killing off Shepard - if they really are going to do it - makes awhole lot of sense. That way you won't be a super powerul being already at the beginning of the second game. And they don't have to pull off age old amnesia card to avoid the issue. Decisions you made in the first game should still carry on to this game, tho. Which is pretty cool.
If the second novel was any indicator, this game might be about Cerberus, The Illusive Man, Omega and the Collectors. I hope Batarians will have a big role too.
Anyway, I think the whole killing off Shepard - if they really are going to do it - makes awhole lot of sense. That way you won't be a super powerul being already at the beginning of the second game.
The cheapest way to do that would be having players make the choice of starting back from Level 1 rather than just forcing them to go back through the task of leveling up and unlocking abilities over again.
A couple of things I hope are fixed for this game
Giving players the ability to retain everything from a previous game when changing their origins.
The ability to store any items you collect rather than just turning them into omni gel or selling them.
I doubt Sheperd is really going to die. Not after flat out saying that he/she (in my case a she; the male Sheperd voice was awful) was going to be in all three games. As for the power thing; story-wise, Sheperd began the game as the best of the best already. That's why she was made a Speatre. The leveling thing was game mechanic. If they do kill her… I want to see where this goes. It has my interest.
Prelude to e3 trailer
Mass Effect was unbelievable, the sequel looks just as good so far. Can't wait!
Impression
http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210981/mass-effect-2-e3-2009-impressions?tag=topslot;thumb;2
Apparently actions you take during the game can resort in you getting Shepard killed storywise.
What they really need to do here is not set 50 sidequests in the same fucking building.
Then it'll be alright.
I think I already know what is going to be my favourite game of 2010 :wub:.
Looks like we indeed get to see at least The Illusive Man and Omega.
What they really need to do here is not set 50 sidequests in the same fucking building.
Then it'll be alright.
I don't mind just don't have us scanning keepers as a sidequest along with finding minerals,ID Tags, & Matriarch writings.
New info on the game.
Your health will regenerate when not taking damage as opposed to using medigels.
You'll no longer have to equip special ammo for your gun instead you be able to boost your weapon's power.
Weapons or at least the heavy weapons carry limited ammo.
Your level from a previous Mass Effect save will not carry over, no confirmation yet on whether the skills will be reset as well.
Well, resetting your level I'm for. Like I said earlier, story-wise Shepard starts at the top of the awesome list. The auto-regen… no likely. At the higher difficultly levels, the threat of running out of medigel made the fights more tense and exciting. Halo-ing up the health thing just screams lame. Overall though, I like the changes to combat.
BUMP Game comes out Jan - 26 - 10 http://www.gamespot.com/news/6233351.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;1
Yeah, I saw that. Definitely better than the March they were predicting. Can't wait, gotta finish some unfinished business in ME1 before hand.
I would preorder but I have been waiting them to announce a Collector's Edition of Mass Effect 2. It's pretty obvious there is going to be one and I'm pretty sure I will want it if it's anything like Dragon Age's Collector's Edition.
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Can I already say the best female video game character ever :wub:? My most waited game at this moment and I'm glad to hear there won't be that big wait anymore.
But I gotto beat the first game again before they release this one. I think this time I will play as a down to earth, matter of fact, perhaps not the smartest guy around and just following the orders type of character. Instead of being a saint or an asshole. He will be big, mean looking man with African heritage.
Re-posted with 2 new goodies. Full cinematic trailer and the first 12 minutes of gameplay. Trailers and Previews
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Mass Effect 2 Teaser Trailer
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The Enemies of Mass Effect 2
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E3 2009: Mass Effect 2 - Laying Them Out
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You are missing the Infiltrator Class video. :happy:
So… I'm slowly replaying the first game. I should be done with it by the time this comes out. I haven't yet decided which one of my characters gets the honour of first playthrough in Mass Effect 2.
I forgot to say that GameSpot's 12 minute of gameplay feature was great. Purgatory is a damn hardcore prison. A very cool prison but I wouldn't want to be there. And the new ship is sleek.
Thanks to an Achievement list now we unofficially know who all the 10 recruitable crew members will be. It's not 100% confirmed but looks like this is it. And, while we have already seen all of these characters, at least one of these is a bit spoilerish so… yeah.
! Miranda, a Cerberus agent who is genetically engineered to be a perfect woman
Jacob, a Cerberus agent who is… black?
Thane, an assassin who is an awesome looking green fish alien
Tali, a quarian alien from the first game
Garrus, a turian alien from the first game
Grunt, a young Krogan mercenary
Subject Zero, a bad ass biotic bitch
Samara, a blue bad ass biotic
Mordin, a morally questionable salarian doctor
Legion, a geth and a Shepard fanboy
Seems like a very awesome group of characters.
They just released the Launch trailer. Probably the best trailer i've ever seen to be honest.
These games look cool, but of course they have to be stupid and make it a Microsoft exclusive. Oh well, if they don't want their products to reach an even larger audience that's their problem.
These games look cool, but of course they have to be stupid and make it a Microsoft exclusive. Oh well, if they don't want their products to reach an even larger audience that's their problem.
They make it on PC too :P
Can't wait till tomorrow as I'm picking it up from my local gamestore :D Can't wait to start the game.
I wouldn't be surprised if there will be a PS3 port at some point (if they do that they really need to port first ME too). Something being a console exclusive sucks. Be that a 360, PS3 or Wii exclusive.
Nonetheless there is the PC version and, well, you can always buy a 360.
Yeah, the new trailer is awesome. I need to decide between playing a game which is one of my most wanted games ever or studing. Hm… screwing up my future or playing Mass Effect 2 (and saving humanity!)? I think I know which one I'm going to choose -_-.
Launch Trailer:
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I just remembered while this one is published by EA the first ME was published by Microsoft instead. That might make a PS3 port of it impossible.
Being able import you save date from the first game is a small part of the appeal of ME2 so it would be a shame if that couldn't be done with PS3 version too.
HOLY HELL! 9.6 from IGN!
I'll definitely be renting this masterpiece!
These games look cool, but of course they have to be stupid and make it a Microsoft exclusive. Oh well, if they don't want their products to reach an even larger audience that's their problem.
The 360 and PC have a significantly high install base and a lot of people bought the first game on those platforms so EA and Bioware loss really nothing making ME2 Exclusive on those platforms. It's not say a bad idea like RE4 as a Gamecube only exclusive.
I'm just bitter because I wanna play this.
Guess you better make friends with someone who has a 360,
Already done. But going over there to game for more than a little bit is impractical. I did talk him into getting a PS3 tho, so maybe I can try borrowing his 360.
Might be hard to do ifyou don't have anything to trade him for it.
No, actually. He's going on the road from March-June (he's a roady for Taylor Swift) so he'll probably let me borrow it during that. Then again, I do have a big enough backlog with the systems I DO own. Maybe I'll buy a 360 holiday 2010, we'll see.
Very, very pumped for Mass Effect 2.
Mass Effect is one of my top 10 games, just really great stuff. Best game set in outer space, really feeling like you're on a space adventure with a crew, good times.
The hype for Mass Effect 2 is immense, especially with how it'll tie into all the choices you made in the first one. I'm expecting greatness.
Anyone playing this right now?
I am and it is epic so far all that shit gameplay from Mass effect 1 is now so better.
I've been rocking Mass Effect 2 for the past two days, loving it. It's tough to top the original for me, but this one just might.
I've been switching between my good and evil characters and have been enjoying a lot of the game. Scanning the planets is way too slow, would be better if it was much faster. I like the new approach to hacking and bypass. I will say I was extremely disappointed that they did not add any new custom options for character creation and took out the choice of scars. I liked my scar and though it's okay that they have a new system where the more renegade you are the worse your implant scars show, I still would have liked a choice in the matter. Custom armor building is a great new feature, almost makes up for the lack of new character creation options. The level designs have improved immensely. Some of the older RPG elements feel stripped while other features got improved.
I like the more grim stories told so far, the dark setting has fit in well with me. I think it was better when I just had to watch out for the heat of my gun rather then reloading because now you can run out of ammo and can't use your gun at all. Unlocking and switching between "loyal" skills is very nice as is the option to reset your points.
So far, it's good and I hope it gets better.
I thought the original Mass Effect was one of the best games I've played, from a storyline perspective. (Although I am a sucker for these games)
I'm eagerly waiting several paychecks to come in so I can splurge some money on this game.
Finally got this game after two week,s between this,my Dreamcast back-ups , and Modern Warfare's 2 online multiplayer I got a lot to keep me busy for the next three days.
The internet may treat Jack like a Linkin Park song, but I would wear her ass as a hat. This game is incredible.
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The internet may treat Jack like a Linkin Park song, but I would wear her ass as a hat. This game is incredible.
Really? That sucks. While Linkin park just cries at their problems, Jack blows them up. Then again, morons think DBZ relates to Linkin Park since it's in every AMV. I like her character, inspired from Jack in Pitch Black/Chronicles of Riddick. Game model wise, she has a pretty face, better then that fugly mess Ashley, ewwwww.
Commander Shepard - Jack Bauer in SPAAAAACE!
Really? That sucks. While Linkin park just cries at their problems, Jack blows them up. Then again, morons think DBZ relates to Linkin Park since it's in every AMV. I like her character, inspired from Jack in Pitch Black/Chronicles of Riddick. Game model wise, she has a pretty face, better then that fugly mess Ashley, ewwwww.
Yeah, I think they handled her type of character pretty maturely without crossing the emo threshold. That and I just like having someone cuss during fights.
I'm currently doing a Vanguard run, but after watching some Infiltrator videos it looks really fun, might have to try that soon.
I have a lvl 30 paragon Vanguard(my favorite) with Slam and lvl 30 renegade Soldier with Reave. Both are fun and very different in combat. The Infiltrator does look interesting and I've considered picking between that and the Sentinel for my last file. I like the tech armor and the mix of throw,overload, cryo shot and warp seems like you could mix good combos. The stealth would bring new meaning to the word "Spectre" and I could see having fun sneaking up on guys but also getting messed up if it goes wrong.
Is there any way of getting extra credits in this game? 500 extra for each varen fight is not enough to buy all the stuff there is in game.
Is there any way of getting extra credits in this game? 500 extra for each varen fight is not enough to buy all the stuff there is in game.
The only thing you don't need to buy is the Medical Bay upgrade. If you don't buy it you should have more than enough minerals and credits to buy anything you need. What were you looking to buy in particular?