The Official Mass Effect Thread

[Reek]

I still want my spacehamster...

also i played the trilogy on X360... ill hae ME:A on PS4

 

[zenith16]

I still want my spacehamster...

also i played the trilogy on X360... ill hae ME:A on PS4

I'm not sure how shepard pet's would make there . it doesn't seem like anyone from this series is related to him. and unless him and Alec served together in the early years and that was part of Shepard will . .... Anyways we'll see what's done it very like it might be used for the other game set in the ME universe, if it's not this .

 

[zenith16]

OK I got a few more articles. all from the same place

Realising the space opera: we go hands-on with Mass Effect: Andromeda

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One fantasy rests at the heart of Mass Effect: Andromeda: space, and the exploration of it. On a recent press day, I heard that BioWare felt the...Read more


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You can choose Shepard's - yes, Shepard's - gender in Mass Effect: Andromeda




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When you start a new game of Mass Effect: Andromeda in about a month’s time, the character creator will let you choose the gender of original...Read more


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  Selecting Commander Shepard's Gender In Mass Effect Andromeda Will Affect The Story
  
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  BioWare wouldn't say exactly what details the choice would affect in Andromeda.
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  50 Details We Noticed During Our Hands-On Time With Mass Effect Andromeda
  
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  Series fan Javy Gwaltney played Andromeda for three hours. Here are 50 things he noticed.
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  Squadmates, Fandom, And Mass Effect's Future: The Latest On Andromeda From BioWare
  
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  Producer Mike Gamble talks about Mass Effect's legacy, fandom, and where the series will go from here.
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Mass Effect: Andromeda’s quietest squadmate has as many lines as Shepard in Mass Effect 3

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Mass Effect: Andromeda is huge. In fact, BioWare announced at a recent press event that it will be the biggest game they have ever made, and...
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source:PCGN& GI

 

[zenith16]

well I've said bio ware dev's have always liked to work with nintendo but Ea middle management is another story we'll see how far this goes(likely another feud will happen with one side being mouthy from the drunk manage ment while other that the console publisher goes silent but will suffer cause of it) beside that below this first article ME:A has gone gold.

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• NEWSMass Effect: Andromeda producer says "the door is open" for a Nintendo Switch version Today at 5:13 pm
  
  There's some controversy around the Nintendo Switch's third-party lineup. Lots of the games announced are...Read more
  
  
  

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[FONT=&quot]There's some controversy around the Nintendo Switch's third-party lineup. Lots of the games announced are ports of last-gen games with a few somewhat big games like Lego Undercover making their way onto the platform. Some have made the assumption that the system is simply too weak to handle some of the major titles like Resident Evil 7 or Mass Effect: Andromeda. Well, that may or may not be true.
Mass Effect: Andromeda producer Michael Gamble alluded to the fact that the highly anticipated entry in the sci-fi franchise may eventually make its way to the portable/console handheld. When asked about why the game didn't launch alongside (or shortly after) the new console's release, Gamble stated that it was because they were already so deep into development to add a new console into the plans.

First, we were too deep in development to focus on a new console. Secondly, the door is open, we have nothing against the Switch even if we have nothing for the Switch. If the Switch is a significant success we will revisit that. So the door is certainly not closed, it just wasn’t the right timing for us.
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Would you play Mass Effect: Andromeda on the Nintendo Switch? Let us know in the comments below!
Mass Effect: Andromeda went gold earlier today meaning the game is officially done and will hit its March 21st release date! Mass Effect: Andromeda will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The Nintendo Switch console will release Friday, March 3rd.
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PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
[FONT=&quot]Mass Effect: Andromeda goes gold[/FONT]
Published 6 hours ago. 65 comments.

Andromeda Galaxy-set action RPG due out in late March.

Mass Effect: Andromeda has gone gold, developer BioWare announced. That means development on the game is complete and it’s ready to meet its release date.


If you missed it yesterday, catch part two of Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s gameplay video series, which focuses on profiles, favorites, and your squad, here.


Mass Effect: Andromeda is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 21 in North America and March 23 in Europe.




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PCPlayStation 4Xbox One BioWare EAGold Statu Mass Effect: Andromeda RPG Shooter TPS

source: Gematsu & http://www.gamezone.com/

 

[zenith16]

ok besides what I put up top here's three other articles from the same place about pc requirements who you can bang and a trailer about the weapons in Andromeda below


Mass Effect: Andromeda system requirements revealed

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Mass Effect: Andromeda is just around the corner now, so EA and BioWare have finally released the system requirements.
If you’re in need of an...
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• NEWSMass Effect: Andromeda Lets Players Bang and Boot Yesterday at 10:46 am
  
  We know that Mass Effect: Andromeda is going to be a huge game, bigger than any Bioware game by a large...Read more

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[FONT=&quot]We know that Mass Effect: Andromeda is going to be a huge game, bigger than any Bioware game by a large margin. But what can you do in that large, open blackness of space? Bang.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]That's right, one night stands are totally an option in Mass Effect: Andromeda. Whether you chose the male or female Ryder twin, both characters have the option to bang and boot. The Mass Effect series has always been good about being inclusive. Gay characters, lesbian characters, everyone was able to find love in space. But Mass Effect: Andromeda lets players explore their sexual adventures without needing to be tied down (well... being tied down hasn't been written off either, bu that's a different subject entirely)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]This isn't to say that every supporting character flies around crotch-first, but there are some characters with their priorities arranged in such a way that this is possible. In an interview with Finder, producer Fabrice Condominas plainly states,[/FONT]

"You can have sex with a lot of people. I won’t tell if it is everyone or not, but it’s a whole lot of people. Plus you can even have one night stands."
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[FONT=&quot]He also details the new trust system, which is a more than just "talk to this character til they like you." He stated that it doesn't affect the gameplay directly, but it definitely changes interactions and narratives with characters. When asked how it works, he says:[/FONT]

"So we’ve gone away from the binary system to this more nuanced system around tone choice, and this also allows us to bring more nuance to the trust system. So even that isn’t binary. But for each character there is a threshold and when you reach that ceiling, you will unlock loyalty missions. There are two main parameters to that; there are the dialogue choices, which breaks down to the reaction you take, the tone you choose and what choice you make. Then there is your behaviour. So were you aggressive the first time you started the conversation? Did you shoot first? Or were you more peaceful? So the threshold for each character is different, because it becomes based on their personality."
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[FONT=&quot]So not every character has the same checklist as previous games like "You talked to me 27 times. Now do my loyalty mission, then we can bone." It seems instead to have a much more subtle approach with different interactions and possibilities with different characters. Some of whom would like to get it on.
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• NEWS[Weapons] Check out some of the weapons you'll be using in Mass Effect: Andromeda Yesterday at 2:56 pm
  
  Earlier this week, BioWare gave us a look at the various profiles and skills that we will be able to choose...Read more

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[FONT=&quot]Earlier this week, BioWare gave us a look at the various profiles and skills that we will be able to choose from in Mass Effect: Andromeda as part of their gameplay series. Today, a new Andromeda Initiative video has further detailed the weapons in the games.
The video goes over the four main gun types, briefly touches on melee weapons and goes over the different skills that you can go over. Check out the details in the video below:

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Four main types of guns to work with:

• Pistols
• Shotgun
• Assault Rifles
• Sniper Rifles

Each of the guns can be augmented or feature new components, like laser shells and grenades. [/FONT]

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• NEWSA Single Planet in Mass Effect: Andromeda Will Be Bigger than Dragon Age: Inquisition Yesterday at 9:46 am
  
  We've heard that Mass Effect: Andromeda was going to be big. In fact, we kind of expected it to be....
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Some worlds are bigger than others, but this statement is mind blowing.


[FONT=&quot]We've heard that Mass Effect: Andromeda was going to be big. In fact, we kind of expected it to be. Bioware makes big games that get bigger as the titles progress. But Andromeda is much bigger than previous Bioware games; Most notably Dragon Age: Inquisition.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Fabrice Condomina, Mass Effect: Andromeda's producer tells Gamereactor about a number of features regarding the game, including the game's size:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]"Oh, it's bigger than any of the three [games in the original trilogy]. In terms of the footprint, for example, it's gigantic," he says. "One planet can be the size of Dragon Age: Inquisition as a whole. Not all of them, but some of them. But it gives you an idea of scale. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]"But also in terms of, for example, the progression system, it's probably the deepest we ever made. So even in terms of mechanically, the crafting system is probably the one we pushed further than any in the three. So it's definitely bigger."[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]It sounds like Andromeda has a lot more to it than previous games, and maybe even more explorable than any Bioware game to date. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]For a look at Mass Effect: Andromeda in action, check out this gameplay video detailing skills and more in-game or this one detailing combat.[/FONT]

source: Gematsu & http://www.gamezone.com/

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I still want my spacehamster...

also i played the trilogy on X360... ill hae ME:A on PS4

I too played the trilogy on the 360. Will be getting the new one on the PS4 as well. Right now I am playing the first game on the Playstation for the first time. It feels... weird.

 

[Swordmaster]

I had it ordered for Xbox One but all my friends are getting it for PS4 so I switched my order over. It'll be weird.

 

[zenith16]

Most of Mass Effect: Andromeda’s galaxy will still be explorable after main story concludes

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In an interview with PC Gamer last week, Mass Effect: Andromeda’s game director Ian Frazier revealed details about how exploration of the...Read more




source:PCGN

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

I had it ordered for Xbox One but all my friends are getting it for PS4 so I switched my order over. It'll be weird.

xbox is the original home for mass effect. if i were you i would get it on the platform that I want

 

[Marvolo]

If you are planning on buying the Xbox Two (Scorpio project) that is coming out this winter you might want to consider buying Mass Effect on Xbox. Xbox One games will play on the upcoming Xbox and the new Xbox is going to have more horsepower than the PS4 Pro so its possible the new Xbox will be able to get more out of the game and Bioware may do more with the game for the new Xbox than the PS4 Pro. Just something to consider.

 

[BlueLanternKal]

As a rule of thumb I buy Japanese titles for PS and North American titles for XB. Rarely do I get technical issues.

 

[Iceman]

As a rule of thumb I buy Japanese titles for PS and North American titles for XB. Rarely do I get technical issues.

Does doing that help?

 

[BlueLanternKal]

Does doing that help?

A lot. I have a hard time remembering the last time I've had well documented game breaking bugs at launch.

Maybe I've been lucky, but even Assassin's Creed Unity back in the day was a relatively smooth launch for me.

Most of it has to do with coding. Asian software developers have an easier time making stuff for the PS and viceversa. Same with Americans, Canadians, and Europeans on the XB.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Replaying the ME trilogy on PS3 now, as a renegade FemShep. Just started ME2, and gotta say...I'm impressed with Hale's performance. My Shepard will always be Meer/default male Shep, but damn is Hale a badass.

I gotta say, too. It's weird seeing all of these strange attacks on Bioware lately, about how they never had good looking characters or something? I swear, it's sounding like complaints of 15 year olds who've never played a Bioware game before or something...

 

[Swordmaster]

xbox is the original home for mass effect. if i were you i would get it on the platform that I want

I want to play multiplayer with my friends, so I'm going PS4. I don't care what the original home is, so long as the game plays well on PS4 I'm going with that.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

I want to play multiplayer with my friends, so I'm going PS4. I don't care what the original home is, so long as the game plays well on PS4 I'm going with that.

Should be fine. I'm getting it on Xbox One because of other reasons, but I can't see it being a problem on PS4. DAI ran well on PS4. And playing through the ME Trilogy on PS3, it seems like there isn't any issues.

There's other games, with other developers, that might have red flags. Can't say Bioware or ME Andromeda seems like there's any red flags I've noticed for PS4.

 

[Swordmaster]

Yeah I'm not worried, I play Inquisition on PS4 and had no issues with it.

 

[Iceman]

A lot. I have a hard time remembering the last time I've had well documented game breaking bugs at launch.

Maybe I've been lucky, but even Assassin's Creed Unity back in the day was a relatively smooth launch for me.

Most of it has to do with coding. Asian software developers have an easier time making stuff for the PS and viceversa. Same with Americans, Canadians, and Europeans on the XB.

Oh right, interesting.

 

[X Knight]

I'm getting MEA for the PS4 because........well.......because I have no choice......lol.

 

[zenith16]

ESRB say Mass Effect: Andromeda features full nudity, Bioware say it's "softcore space porn"






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The ESRB, Europe’s software content ratings board, says Mass Effect: Andromeda will contain “full nudity”, according to Bioware’s GM Aaryn...Read more

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[zenith16]

• Mass Effect: Andromeda day one patch underway, may be ready by early access trial
  
  
  
  
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  https://www.pcgamesn.com/mass-effect-andromeda/mass-effect-andromeda-day-one-patch
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  Mass Effect: Andromeda recently went gold, meaning a final version of the game has been pressed onto a disc and will be sent to distributors, so... Read more
  
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  Combat and class profiles in Mass Effect: Andromeda - how you fight, guns you fight with
  
  
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  Combat has traditionally played second fiddle to narrative in the Mass Effect series, with Bioware's interactive dialogue, rich characters and...
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• NEWSMass Effect: Andromeda dev clarifies "softcore porn" statement Today at 11:04 am
  
  A BioWare developer recently detailed Mass Effect: Andromeda to feature "full nudity" and said,...Read more
  
  
  

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[FONT=&quot]A BioWare developer recently detailed Mass Effect: Andromeda to feature "full nudity" and said, "it's totally softcore space porn." After feeling the retaliation of some fans, the developer has clarified their statement, saying it was sarcasm and that it will be more than just a space porn.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Check out his clarification below:[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Now, with Andromeda featuring "full nudity," it is likely that both statements are true. The game will feature sex and nudity - like a softcore porn, as well as "strong characters, great gameplay, romances, and more." It appears as though Flynn doesn't want people walking around thinking that BioWare only cared about making the sex scenes look good (or deal with the people complaining about his statement).[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Mass Effect: Andromeda has gone gold and will be releasing on March 21st, for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
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source:PCGN & http://www.gamezone.com/

 

[BrollySupersj]

Talk about an overreaction. I was able to tell it was sarcasm and not something totally serious.

 

[zenith16]

Talk about an overreaction. I was able to tell it was sarcasm and not something totally serious.

people still have to be care ful with words. there alot that set's people off . especially if there'a a generation gap or if certain thing's that are in words in one area aren't know in a region where some ones from. So it's fine that he explains it other wise some people will blow it out of proportion.

And I expected that too.

 

[BrollySupersj]

Nice lengthy gameplay video.

https://youtu.be/x9rwdaI8rCo

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Man, people are waaaaaaay to ****ing sensitive. Just the overreaction to what he said is dumbfounding. Even out of context, which is how I had read his comment, it sounded like a reaction to people freaking out over the ESRB news that there was going to be full frontal nudity.

The most amazing part of it to me is, everyone knows that Bioware fans care way too much about who we get to **** (in game). Bethesda fans obsess over how large the map will be, and Bioware fans obsess over who will romance, therefore, ****.

I'm barely over 30, and I feel like an ancient old man so out of touch with this overreaction climate over every single thing. Other every end of the spectrum. Like people freaking out over looks based on a handful of characters we've seen in the trailer for this game (apparently, nobody is hot enough...??).