Mass Effect 3 - Part 5

[Whiskey Tango]

Man I can't believe you guys are watching the endings

 

[Matt]

Crazy people, right? The game was less than a week away when these started leaking. Why not wait?

 

[KALEL114]

Ending talk? I'm out. See you guys in a month.

 

[Wolvieboy17]

I know, it's freaking insane.

 

[The Squirrel]

It's not insane. I'm more prepared to not rage out now. (I haven't watched the endings, but I have read about them.)

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Rage or not, I want the full impact. I will probably skip out on this thread for awhile myself. I feel like I'm taking a big chance every time I come in here.

 

[Upset Spideyfan]

Rage or not, I want the full impact.

Totally agreed.

 

[Master Chief]

It's not insane. I'm more prepared to not rage out now. (I haven't watched the endings, but I have read about them.)

Even though I'm sad I've already chosen how the game is going to end for me, I just know if I didn't read about them ahead of time I would have been watching the credits disappointed.

Rage or not, I want the full impact. I will probably skip out on this thread for awhile myself. I feel like I'm taking a big chance every time I come in here.

We've been talking about the ending for a couple days now, I don't think any of us are inconsiderate enough to post legit spoilery info without tags. Though I'm gonna take an internet vacation starting tomorrow until I finish the game.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

We've been talking about the ending for a couple days now, I don't think any of us are inconsiderate enough to post legit spoilery info without tags. Though I'm gonna take an internet vacation starting tomorrow until I finish the game.

Not accusing anyone, just trying to be cautious.

 

[terry78]

"But, but...trailers and such give away too much to movies and tv shows and games...Hollywood, we want to be surprised."




I have no plans to spoil myself, but all I heard online is that the ending(s) are very controversial.

 

[SpideyVille]

Ending talk? I'm out. See you guys in a month.

Same here. I haven't kept up with the conversations here post by post, but yeah I don't want to be spoiled just yet.

 

[Soapy]

Even though I'm sad I've already chosen how the game is going to end for me, I just know if I didn't read about them ahead of time I would have been watching the credits disappointed.

Exactly how I feel. Knowing the ending(s) ahead of time has given me time to make peace with it. Had I not done that, I'm positive I would have felt very bitter as the game ended. I haven't chosen my ending yet. I'll need some context for that.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/17/origin-ends-offer-of-battlefield-3-bonus-with-mass-effect-3-earl/

There was an offer of getting Battlefield 3 (free) when pre-ordering Mass Effect 3. Even though Mass Effect 3 is over-priced on Origin, that still ends up being a pretty good deal.

 

[MOVIELORD101]

Again, NOT a good sign....

 

[Matt]

How so?

 

[Master Chief]

I doubt it has anything to do with ME3 not selling enough or whatever. They're probably just trying to push Origin.

Exactly how I feel. Knowing the ending(s) ahead of time has given me time to make peace with it. Had I not done that, I'm positive I would have felt very bitter as the game ended. I haven't chosen my ending yet. I'll need some context for that.

At first I wasn't sure either but then it became very clear hahah.

 

[Matt]

I doubt it has anything to do with ME3 not selling enough or whatever. They're probably just trying to push Origin.

That's the way I took it. With the PSN and 360 Live now offer direct download of games and Steam is becoming more and more prevalent by the da, it seems like disc based games are slowly but surely becoming a thing of the past and EA is trying to push their service.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

. It seems like disc based games are slowly but surely becoming a thing of the past and EA is trying to push their service.

Thats exactly whats happening. Good move on EA's part.

 

[Upset Spideyfan]

I doubt it has anything to do with ME3 not selling enough or whatever. They're probably just trying to push Origin.

This.


Apparently ME3 is selling well ahead of ME2 in terms of pre-orders, I doubt they're panicking about nobody buying the game.

 

[Matt]

Thats exactly whats happening. Good move on EA's part.

A little bit too good based on the way they are pulling the promotion early.

In my opinion, they would have been better off taking the hit from giving away so many free copies of Battlefield 3 than pissing off consumers and getting bad press in an increasingly competitive market that (unlike football games) they cannot monopolize.

This.


Apparently ME3 is selling ahead of ME2 in terms of pre-orders, I doubt they're panicking about nobody buying the game.

Yeah, the pre-orders seem pretty insane. This game is actually selling out in pre-orders in some stores. I really don't think that EA is all that worried about sales.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

EA's had it's people saying that they're projections for pre-orders were lower than they thought. So, pre-orders for ME3 have actually been way beyond expectations.

That BF3 deal seems like they're just trying to catch shooter fans who still haven't taken the leap to do so, AND give Origin another push while their at it.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

I'm really tired of talking about ME3. Damn I'm ready to play this s**t!

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

. That BF3 deal seems like they're just trying to catch shooter fans who still haven't taken the leap to do so, AND give Origin another push while their at it.

I think it makes sense even if you are only really into RPG's. If they packaged it with something like Mass Effect 3+Dragon Age 2 chances are alot of people who are planning on picking up Mass Effect 3 probably have played Biowares other titles.

I think the reason they are probably doing specifically for the reason you mentioned is it's basically not on steam and alot of people aren't willing to try something else. Especially from EA who (lets face it) have a pretty bad reputation amoungst gamers. Granted, not as bad as it was, it's Activison now who set up in mount doom. If competition with these publisher owned platforms means drastically pushing the boat out for value, great. Make a change from them constantly trying to screw people over.

 

[Master Chief]

I just finished up Revelation again today and I really want to see it turned into a movie lol, it's perfect. I might try and adapt it into a tight 90-100 minute screenplay for s**ts and giggles. It'd be gory as hell too.

 

[Matt]

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