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Say what you will about Cerberus’ tendency to create doomed projects that destroy their respective facilities, but their network doesn’t screw around. Coming courtesy of Bioware’s DLC apparatus for Mass Effect 2, players with access to the network can now download the Arc Projector, an electrical heavy weapon which can shock multiple targets.
Whether it will supplant the Cain for sheer “where did all the bad guys go?” factor remains to be seen.
It’s been a month since the release of Mass Effect 2, and Bioware has announced that a replacement for the beloved Mako is on the way. The upcoming Firewalker DLC pack will contain the Hammerhead, “a heavy assault vehicle that hovers over the battlefield” and is armed with “a guided missile system,” and five missions designed for its use.
The DLC will be free to all Cerberus Network members, and it should be out in late March.
Say what you will about Bioware, but they take no task lightly. By any measure Mass Effect was an epic affair, and topping that in a believable fashion – while integrating the characters and choices that made the first game meaningful – must have posed nearly countless problems for the team. To say they pulled it off is a gross understatement; Mass Effect 2 is a vast improvement over its predecessor in nearly every respect and a superb middle chapter in the series. Continue reading ‘Mass Effect 2 (PC) – Staff Review’ »
As far as games go, a sequel is simply the second game in a series. A good sequel properly follows up the first game’s events. A great sequel takes the good in the previous game and builds on it while improving or eliminating the bad. By this measure, Mass Effect 2 is definitely a great sequel.
Continue reading ‘Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360) – Staff Review’ »
Bioware announced today on its forums that it will be releasing new free DLC for Mass Effect 2 on PC and Xbox 360 tomorrow at 12:00pm Mountain Standard time.
The DLC consists of a set of armor and a shotgun. According to Bioware, the Cerberus Assault Armor “is designed for shock troops, turn the tide of battle against creatures or forces that would decimate normal soldiers.” It increases heavy weapon ammo capacity, shields, and health. The M-22a Eviscerator Shotgun “is a longer-range shotgun with armor-piercing loads.” Both pieces could prove useful in Shepard’s fight against the Collectors.
The downloads are available for free only via the Cerberus Network. Please be aware that any emails from Batarian traders offering DLC transactions outside of Council official activities are scams.
With Mass Effect 2 mere hours from release, BioWare co-founder and vice president Greg Zeschuk broke down how the game’s content distribution network will function.
Yesterday, BioWare announced that Mass Effect 2 will include a special in-game portal called “The Cerberus Network” when the game launches next Tuesday. This portal will allow players to access game news and DLC, and it can only be activated by entering a special single-use code. Every new game, retail and digital, will include a code, but gamers who purchase used copies of ME2 will be able to buy a one-time code in-game.
Furthermore, players who activate “The Cerberus Network” on launch day will receive the first DLC pack, which includes new missions and items. It also includes a mission that allows the player to recruit another character named Zaeed. Sometime after launch, BioWare will release the next DLC pack, which will include new missions, items, and a new vehicle called the Hammerhead.
Determined to make players think for a while before selecting their away team, BioWare has released details and a video for another character from Mass Effect 2. Miranda, a fellow Cerberus recruit, is dedicated to the mission above all else, and states that Shepard will have to earn her trust. She is skilled in both biotic and tech abilities; the trailer depicts her combining both sets of powers in combat.
Further details can be found on BioWare’s website. Mass Effect 2 is scheduled for a January 26 release.
Just in time to officially call it a Christmas miracle, BioWare’s Chris Priestly unveiled more information about Mass Effect 2 and character import data. In particular: Continue reading ‘Even More Mass Effect 2 Details: New Game Plus is a Go’ »
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* Karlinn endorses Miku appearances in any medium, even rockets to Venus: http://wiki.nicotech.jp/nico_tech/index.php?HatsuneMiku_to_Venus Continue reading ‘Mass Media 12/17/09’ »
Grabbing star power to spare, BioWare has unveiled the names of voice actors set to appear in Mass Effect 2. Players will recognize Keith David and Seth Green, reprising their roles (Captain Anderson and Joker, respectively) from the previous game. The new additions include several famous actors from both in and out of science fiction. In particular, Martin Sheen is set to voice the elusive head of the paramilitary organization Cerberus, with Yvonne Strahovski as Miranda Lawson, one of its deadlier operatives.
Other veteran actors on board for Mass Effect 2 are Shohreh Aghdashloo, Adam Baldwin, Carrie Anne-Moss, Tricia Helfer, Michael Hogan, and Michael Dorn.
BioWare has yet to comment on who Captain Anderson will punch out this time.
Tongue-eating parasite? That’s the craziest f#?king thing I’ve ever heard. Continue reading ‘Mass Media 12/08/09’ »
BioWare’s Community Coordinator, Chris Priestly, released a few more choice details about the hardware Mass Effect 2 comes with and requires. In particular, he confirmed the following information: Continue reading ‘Even More Mass Effect 2 Details: Two Discs Makes It Go Faster’ »
Why does a puzzle game have art? Continue reading ‘Mass Media 12/02/09’ »
Just in case you think BioWare needs to show more things from Mass Effect 2, here comes the latest trailer featuring one of the new recruitable characters: Samara, an Asari biotic who appears to be more morally flexible than a certain other Asari squadmate. The trailer doesn’t suggest much other than that she’s quite powerful and engages in rather Jediesque biotic duels with another Asari.
Whether she’ll have the high ground, however, remains to be seen. In the meantime, the trailer can be found via Gamespot.
In a recent interview, BioWare’s Christina Norman unveiled a few more tidbits about Mass Effect 2, especially as pertains to biotics in general and the Adept class in particular. Bullet points under the clip: Continue reading ‘Mass Effect 2: Adept Redux and Save Import Details’ »
The official PC requirements for the upcoming Mass Effect 2 have been posted. BioWare asked for a lot from players’ computers in the past with Mass Effect and the recent Dragon Age, and this is no exception. Take a gander, if you are so inclined: Continue reading ‘Mass Effect 2 PC Specs: Single-Core Processors Need Not Apply’ »
Last night, GameTrailers aired an exclusive interview with Bioware about Mass Effect 2. In case you missed it, you can watch it online or read our summary if you just want the highlights.
Continue reading ‘Bioware Talks to GameTrailers About Mass Effect 2’ »
Hardly a company to release a game without a special, costs-more-but-includes-various-goodies version, Bioware recently announced the upcoming Mass Effect 2 will be available in both standard retail and Collector’s Edition flavors. The CE will feature a 48-page “Art of Mass Effect 2” book, the first issue of the Mass Effect: Redemption comic book, a bonus behind-the-scenes DVD, and special in-game weapons and armor.
The Collector’s Edition is available for preorder through the Mass Effect 2 website, and the game is scheduled for a simultaneous PC/360 launch on January 26, 2010. Still waiting on that Tali romance option, Bioware. Still waiting.
Hexys Force just got infinitely more disturbing. Continue reading ‘Mass Media 11/05/09’ »
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