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Sonic Chronicles The Dark Brotherhood review
Original at Gamesweasel
• Thu, Oct 9
By Podshow The game’s made by BioWare, the same people that brought us Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect. These were two massive RPGs but can they replicate the success on a much smaller platform with Sega’s cuddly characters? ...
Mass Effect - Really love this...
Original at simple-n-complex (Blogspot)
• Thu, Oct 9
By Openedge1 If the discussion of the new KOTOR MMO includes any of these advances in Mass Effect though, I think we may finally get a real Sci-Fi MMO that is worth a darn. I would like an MMO that has a conversation system that means something ...
Tom Clancy's Endwar PC delayed due to piracy
Original at bit-tech.net
• Thu, Oct 9
UK - And the same with Gears of War PC and Mass Effect PC - it isn't as if DICE, BioWare and Epic have strong histories of being console developers primarily. ...
Things looking up for Foothills grad
Original at Arizona Daily Star
• Thu, Oct 9
AZ - She played a character in the video game "Mass Effect" and recently finished shooting a horror film called "The Graves" that's due out next year. ...
Review: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
Original at Absolute Gadget
• Thu, Oct 9
• 3 related articles
UK - In bringing its speedy hero to the most unspeedy of genres, Sega has sensibly farmed out the work to RPG maestros Bioware (the team behind Mass Effect and ...
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Bringing the blue blur back to impressive form
Original at UConn Daily Campus
• Wed, Oct 8
Developer BioWare is responsible for some of the most innovative and addictive Role Playing Games (RPGs) out there like "Knights of the Old Republic," "Jade Empire" and "Mass Effect.
Xbox 360 DVD Vs. Hard Drive
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Oct 8
By TheMurderer GTA IV is still a newer game. They said it would make more of a difference for older games (Mass Effect and Crackdown!). But the best part of it all is that it's optional for ANY game. Whoo! TheMurderer.
Scene It Sequel Release Date Spotted
Original at DigitalBattle
• Wed, Oct 8
By Rajiv Ashrafi Microsoft today announced that Krome’s movie-themed party game Scene It? Box Office Smash will be released in North America on October 28 exclusively for Xbox 360. To be the first game to support the upcoming Xbox Avatars, the sequel features new questions and clips from over 250 movies. I...
Mass Effect 2 Rumors
Original at gamefocus.ca
• Wed, Oct 8
Canada - Talk Xbox has this list of Rumors on the much anticipated Mass Effect 2.. Rumored Mass Effect 2 Details -Platforms: Xbox 360, PC -Release date: Xbox 360 ...
Mass Effect Proper-RELOADED
Original at Game Download
• Wed, Oct 8
Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline. Install Notes 1. Unrar. 2. Burn or mount the image. 3. Install the game ...
Fictional characters with autism
Original at blogs.msdn.com
• Tue, Oct 7
By reedme Not exactly mainstream fiction, or even mainstream scifi, but it’s based on an Xbox game published by MSGS. It was a pretty good book, but in the interest of full disclosure, since Mass Effect is my all-time favorite single-player game, bar none, I would’ve read the book any way.
Rumor: Mass Effect 2 to Have 5 Player Co-op
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Mon, Oct 6
By Dylan Duarte For shits and giggles, the info also claimed that ME 2 would feature the ability to import your Mass Effect character (which would me awesome), a 120 level cap, and the ability to customize weapons. Also, the game is supposedly going to have a six month timed exclusivity deal with Microsoft...
Sketchy Mass Effect 2 Rumors Start Creeping In
Original at Dose.ca
• Mon, Oct 6
Canada - Players can now lead a squad of 2-5 members, instead of the previous Mass Effect's two-member limit. The list goes on and on and much of it feels more like ...
Will Mass Effect 2 have co-op?
Original at gamezine.co.uk
• Mon, Oct 6
UK - Other rumours that Co-optimus has posted include a level cap of 120, the opportunity to import a character from the first Mass Effect game and weapon ...
BioShock for PlayStation 3 - First Impressions
Original at PS3News
• Sun, Oct 5
By Starlight So I make no secret of the fact I LOVE Bioshock. It was my game of the year last year by a long way. Yeah COD4 was a great game and I am still playing that. Halo Jesus really was not the game it should of been - please don’t flame me it’s just my opinion and Mass Effect had too many little issues. So Bioshoc...
Review / Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS)
Original at That VideoGame
• Sat, Oct 4
By Thom Dinsdale As you may have guessed, and contrary to its main character’s defining qualities, Sonic Chronicles is quite slow moving. Though the action doesn’t fly by at a rate of knots it is by no means boring and giving players time to catch their breath creates a lot of opportunity for character build...
The Man Behind Marvel Movie Magic Hopes To Do the Same For Gaming
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Oct 2
Among the games he’s bringing to the big screen as big-budget, studio tent pole films are Lost Planet, EverQuest, Mass Effect and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Arad attended E3 this year to announce that he is taking Capcom’s hit Lost Planet game to the big screen with David Hayter writing t...
Dead Space Goes Gold, Gets Preorder DLC
Original at DigitalBattle
• Wed, Oct 1
By Will Prusik The PS3 version of the suit is a dark black with blue lights coming through the faceplate. There’s more than just cosmetics to be had though. Each suit will add more protection and inventory slots, making it a bit easier to survive. You’ll have to move quickly though as the codes will only work f...
Counting Rupees: Day of Crisis
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Sep 23
By Geoffrey Brooks And to its credit, it appears that EA did know that it needed to respond: BioWare dropped the 10-day validation requirement from Mass Effect just two days after the initial announcement was posted. But it wasn't enough ... gamers weren't concerned with the 10-day requirement alone; they fel...
Avi Arad Snags Mass Effect Film Rights
Original at Game
• Mon, Sep 22
By Earnest Cavalli Avi Arad, founder of Marvel Comics' film studio, has optioned the rights to a film based on BioWare's hit space opera Mass Effect, reports Variety. Image courtesy Electronic Arts Mass Effect movie rights optioned by Avi Arad [Variety]
Rumor: Avi Arad to Bring Mass Effect to the Big Screen
Original at TeamXbox
• Fri, Sep 19
CA - Combining a rich and engaging narrative with intense sci-fi tactical combat, Mass Effect features an immersive and cinematic gameplay experience rarely seen ... Mass Effect' (ALL) Coming to the Silver Screen ? WorthPlaying.com all 2 news articles
DLC: Where Are They Now?
Original at Ripten Video Game
• Mon, Sep 15
By Tyrell Jackson Bioware has also been secretive about future DLC, almost to the point where the Bring Down the Sky DLC for Mass Effect will be the first and only downloadable content that gamers see. I was visiting the Mass Effect forums on Bioware’s website and I ran into this statement made by the Communit...
Toshiba Satellite A300-02C User Review
Original at NotebookReview.com
• Mon, Sep 15
OH - Performance in this game should give you a good idea of how well the A300-02C will run other UE3 games such as Mass Effect and Gears of War. ...
Rumor: Xbox 360 To "Relaunch" On Sept. 25 With TV Ad Blitz, Free Games [Microsoft]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Sep 8
By Michael McWhertor Similar to the launch of Netflix streaming via Xbox Live, also rumored to launch is a collaboration with Sirius Satellite Radio which will allow subscribers to stream stations through their Xbox 360s. This streaming service is also said to be accessible in-game, as a custom soundtrack.
Rumor: The five-hour Xbox 360 relaunch Sept. 25
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Sep 8
By Alexander Sliwinski Sending this whole thing into overdrive, the source claims Microsoft will announce 12 new titles "exclusive or first" on the 360, including Assassin's Creed 2, Mass Effect 2, a new Conker game and two new Halo titles. Also, six free original Xbox games will be available to download, with H...
The Good, The Bad and The Boring of RPGs
Original at Gaming Today
• Mon, Sep 8
By Shawn Sines Also on the hit list is the over use of Fed Ex quests, slow travel between points of interest and unwieldy inventory systems like the one that plagues players in Mass Effect. Fable is once again sent to the corner for repetitive combat. Hopefully we won’t see these shortcomings in Fable 2. Catc...
Gamers Go All "Cooper Lawrence" On Spore's Amazon.com Listing; Oh, the Irony
Original at Gaming Today
• Mon, Sep 8
By Jonathan Related Articles at Gaming Today:Cooper Lawrence Corrects Her Statements On Mass EffectFox News Finally Responds To EA Concerning Mass Effect Sex DebacleGamers Strike Back Against Cooper Lawrence On AmazonMass Effect Misinformation Et Tu FOX?Sly Cooper Returns To PS3 & PSP
Opinion: Mass Effect, Xbox 360
Original at GameValor
• Mon, Aug 18
By Daimyo Mass Effect Xbox 360 Graphics: A true gem of Mass Effect. Every time you play you’ll notice little extras which make the game a whole lot more fun. Sound: Some good music, but not enough. Fantastic voice acting adds to overall experience.
Today in Joystiq: August 8, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Aug 8
By Ross Miller EA dates Godfather 2 for February 2009 BioWare considering Mass Effect DS Bionic Commando Rearmed swings in next week; launching later on Euro PSN, $5 more on PC Carmack: Xbox 360 Rage 'a little blurry,' 'key scenes' same as PS3 See Call of Duty: World at War's co-op gameplay
Opinion: BioWare 'Talking About' More Mass Effect DLC
Original at Wired
• Fri, Aug 8
By Jean Snow Image courtesy BioWare BioWare 'Looking At' More Mass Effect DLC [MTV Multiplayer] See also: Mass Effect Expansion Lands on PC for FreeMass Effect PC Includes Serious Security MeasuresReview: Mass Effect Spins a Galaxy Full of Stories
Today in Joystiq: August 7, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Aug 7
By Ross Miller BioWare 'talking about' more Mass Effect DLC Godfather 2 detailed -- less GTA; more RPG, RTS, board game Ben Heck looks under the 60GB Xbox 360's hood Bad news: BioShock movie won't be 'Fool's Gold' Microsoft's Gosen warns of 'thin line between gimmick and great gameplay'
Mass Effect Expansion Lands on PC for Free
Original at Wired
• Tue, Jul 29
By Nate Ralph Good news for us PC gaming types: The Mass Effect extra mission pack, Bring Down the Sky, is now available for the palatable price of Free. While our console brethren have already had the chance to meet a brand new... Well, I suppose we don't have Halo 3.
Opinion: Alpha Protocol - Mass Effect For The Solo Spy Set
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Jul 18
By Mike Fahey All of these similarities are simply coincidence though, as the folks at Obsidian - who have worked closely with BioWare in the past - assured me that they had started work on Alpha Protocol before Mass Effect was being developed. Whatever the case may be, AP looks like it is shaping up nicel...
BioWare Contemplates iPhone Development
Original at Wired
• Tue, Jul 1
By Earnest Cavalli While Mass Effect creator BioWare has traditionally been a PC-exclusive studio that later branched into development for Microsoft's consoles, the company also has "a lot of folks" looking into developing titles for Apple's iPhone. Image courtesy Electronic Arts
Tap the Review: Mass Effect (PC)
Original at alextaldren (WordPress)
• Sun, Jun 8
By Alex Taldren I took a lot of time away from AoC and my guild this weekend to play Mass Effect (PC). A few months ago, while visiting my brother at home, I played Mass Effect on their Xbox 360. I put about 16 hours into the game and really enjoyed it, despite my constant annoyance with navigating RPG menus usi...
The Story Behind Mass Effect's DRM, Move to PC, and PS3 Appearance
Original at Gaming Today
• Fri, May 30
By Chris Since that crisis has been averted, PlayStation 3 owners might be wondering when they might see Mass Effect on their system of choice. When asked if there was a PS3 version of the game in the works, Muzyka replied, “Mass Effect is an Xbox 360 and PC title.” He didn’t, however, say that the Mass E...
Opinion: Interview: BioWare's Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk Talk Mass Effect
Original at Wired
• Tue, May 27
By Earnest Cavalli Can you detail the key changes made to the PC version of Mass Effect that will make it stand out from the Xbox 360 version? See Also: Reviews: Mass Effect for Xbox 360 Mass Effect Mess: Expert Changes Mind Mass Effect PC Includes Serious Security Measures
Opinion: Mass Effect PC Includes Serious Security Measures
Original at Wired
• Wed, May 7
By Susan Arendt Image courtesy BioWare Copy Protection/Activation [Mass Effect Forums, via The Angry Pixel] See also: BioShock Backlash: Widescreen Issues, Exploding Computers2K Loosens Restrictions on BioShock DRMReview: Mass Effect Spins a Galaxy Full of Stories
Bioware: Method to RPG Madness
Original at Gaming Today
• Sun, Apr 6
By Shawn Sines Co-founders of BioWare Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka talk about how they do that voodoo with their RPG titles. BioWare has proved time and again that it has the magic touch when it comes to developing excellent RPGs. The Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights series, Knights of the Old Republic...
X3F Week in Review: March 14, 2008 - March 20, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Mar 20
By Richard Mitchell You see that Xbox? That's a custom Mass Effect Xbox 360 Elite. There are six of them on the planet and we got one. Of course, we could have been greedy and kept it, but no. That's not how we roll. We're giving it away. Sure, there are other things going on this week -- you can peruse them below -- but we kn...
Opinion: Mass Effect on PC in May
Original at Geek.com
• Wed, Feb 13
By Matthew After receiving excellent review scores pretty much across all publications, the Xbox 360 release of Mass Effect was a success for BioWare. The good news is that success has a chance to repeat itself, as the game is now confirmed for release on PC.
Mass Effect to Land on PC in May 2008
Original at TechWhack
• Tue, Feb 12
By Sukhdeep Award-Winning Epic Will Be Published By EA Leading video game developer, BioWare™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) company, has announced that the award-winning space epic Mass Effect™ will be released for the PC in May 2008. Published by EA and re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect...
Opinion: Cooper Lawrence Gets Informed
Original at Hq.Com
• Sun, Jan 27
By Posted by wes213 Electronic Arts, the giant publisher that owns Mass Effect, has asked Fox News for a correction. A Fox News spokesman would say only that Electronic Arts had been offered a chance to appear on the channel. An Electronic Arts spokesman said the company had not yet decided whether to accept th...
Dean Takahashi Apologizes For 'Bad Mass Effect Review'
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Jan 2
When Dean Takahashi's game review for the Xbox 360's Mass Effect surfaced about a week ago, I was definitely surprised by the bold "Mass Defect" labeling and harsh criticism of the title. Just as the RPG/action game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion had been poorly criticized by some early re...
Takahashi Amends Mass Effect Review [Oopsies]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Jan 1
By Mark Wilson It takes a big person to admit a mistake. And it takes an even bigger reviewer to do the same thing. Dean Takahashi wrote a fairly harsh review of Mass Effect...going as far as calling it "Mass Defect" (and making it cry all night and pass out over a half-eaten box of bonbons). And now, he's taking muc...
Mass Effect Review
Original at Keen and Graev's Gaming
• Sat, Dec 1
By Graev Finally Mass Effect is here. Actually, it got here quite a few days ago but I wanted to hold up on the review until I had actually finished the game. So how does BioWare’s latest romp fair on Graev’s scale? Read on to find out. Mass Effect is a Sci-Fi role-playing game with [...]
Opinion: November ‘07 digest Part 1
Original at Cat's
• Mon, Nov 19
By Cat Cat Just incase you have missed it, this is what I’ve been blogging about in the first two weeks in November: In Gaming: Assassin’s Creed finally [?] out this week The wait is over and the game is finally out. Mass Effect Launch trailer The Mass Effect launch trailer is out and makes me want to p...
Mass Effect Extended Impressions...OK, Review [Reviews]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Nov 19
By Mark Wilson By the time this article hits, most major review sites will have already dissected Bioware's latest creation, Mass Effect. I have no clue how it will be received—not that the game isn't great, which I'll explore in a moment—but whether or not reviewers will find too many small bugs, from te...
Mass Effect Mega FAQ, Answered [Immediate Gratification]
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Nov 16
By Mark Wilson A lot. How is the combat really? What's the ratio of actual gameplay to dicking around with the cutscenes/dialogue tree part of the game? KOTOR. How's the female lead's voice acting? It's fantastic. All the voice acting is absolute top notch.
E307: Mass Effect Impressions
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jul 12
By Jason Chen • There is vehicular combat • You can collect all the characters in the game (or just some) in one play through. • Getting certain characters won't prevent you from getting others. • Space travel is just for travel—there isn't space combat