Mass Effect

[Hill-Shatar]

I've heard rumours for both, but as of yet, neither have been confirmed. However, if you want to know more, check out the KotOR III forum's rumour thread.

On topic, Mass Effect has had another article written on it. Check it out here!

[TonyMontana1638]

Bioware has mentioned that MAss Effect is intended to be a trilogy... Is it possible they were referring to one of those other games?

[Phreddie]

Maybe, but if I were BioWare, I would wait to see how Mass Effect does, it will msot likely sell well initialy due to it being form BioWare, but they will (or should I think) wait a month or two until after Mass Effect is successful to start development beyond the ideas phase.

[Hill-Shatar]

No, they are not working on two games of a trilogy at the same time. Besides, why would they possibly want to do that while making a new game?

I mostly agree with Phreddie, although I have a feeling that they will wait longer than a month or two beyond that point.

It sounds a lot like either KotOR III, or Jade 2.

[TonyMontana1638]

Well no obviously they aren't hardcore developing a game when its predecessor isn't even complete yet , but it just seemed from the way it was mentioned that it pertained to another in the series: I was thinking more along the lines of writing script maybe? That shouldn't require the other game to be released...

I admit it seems most likely it's of a completely different title, but I just interpreted it that way: like "we're almost done with this one and we've got another in development", that sort of thing. Maybe I just interpreted it wrong then... I never said I was smart ... Nope, in fact that's the one thing I know I've never said...

[Hill-Shatar]

There has been a lot of talk about this game being the beginning of a series of games based in the same genre, perhaps a trilogy. however, I think we are getting a little ahead of ourselves discussing something down the road. By all means, do talk about it if you want to, but considering that the first is still at least a year and a half from being released...

However, the idea that they do want to develop the game this far suggests that they do have plans for this game, and that they think it will be a great game indeed. A good sign.

[Phreddie]

Tony, in one article I read it appeared they had already written the storyline for all three, or atleast put together a basic shell, although they may be tweaking, tuning, and filling in the scripts for the last two, they are probably still doing that for number one (albeit on a smaller scale). Ach, thats just me hoping that other game is Kotor 3, *wonders if Bastila Shan has that link on the Rumor/News thread* although my money is on JE2.


Just read another article that said there is some sort of magic force, any speculation on how it is going to be used, like the force in Star Wars, or like magic in the Elder Scrolls?

[Hill-Shatar]

Sorry for not answering sooner, Phreddie, I was reading up on some of the interviews.

Basically, that magical force, as you called it, is a substance called Dark Matter. The way you increase your skills is through learning more about manipulating Dark Matter. That was the last I heard.

I'll go and search around, and something should pop up, but I think I read something akin to that in the GameBanshee interview.

Originally Posted by GameBanshee

Greg: The world of Mass Effect features a powerful physical force based on dark matter, and humankind’s harnessing of this power is fundamental to the story of the game. Mastery of these powers is one of the paths that characters can follow through the game.

Also, come back later today, I should have found some more screens and links for you all.

[ajdaha]

Erm, I strongly advise against using dark matter as the mediator force for the character. Use some other, non-real particle. I mean, knowing the properties of dark matter, how would you explain that we can control them?
Then again you would probuably face the same challenge if using telekenisis in-game anyway.
I prefer the complete fantasy element of the anime show called Outlaw Star when considering magic/phsycic powers. I believe it was called Tau magic and had no refference to anything in real life, hence it would not upset the gamers that actually know about the subject (ie dark matter) in real life.

[Hill-Shatar]

Dark Matter, for the moment, is theoretical, as far as I can tell. It is also impossible for us, at our current level of development, in my opinion, to catch any glimpse of what we already know, pass a certain part.

For now, I think using it as a form of advancing skills is an interesting choice. They wanted the game to be more based around technology than anything magical, from what I know, and being able to manipulate a real life particle of any sort, whether real or not, is quite interesting.

[ajdaha]

Well, It should be interesting to see exactly the powers shall be justified.
I hope you are successful : )

[Hill-Shatar]

Little late with the new screenshots, as I have been having some computer problems, but here are some nice ones, also now available from the first post.

Some Direct Links to Screenshots:

1up
IGN
TeamXbox

Also, adding 1up to the list of sites with coverage at the top. If I have the time, I may be able to scrounge up some new previews too!

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Well, I forgot that I had opted in this thread out of having general sites being put in, but I may have to soon. I added both 1up previews.

[TonyMontana1638]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/...ml?sid=6150171

A Gamespot E3 update... Seems to be looking good thus far.

[DesR85]

There is a new video demo for Mass Effect at GameTrailers. Its right here. From the video demo, it plays like a 3rd person squad-based shooter like Freedom Fighters for example. Bioware should be commended for doing a great job on the game as it looks kind of fun from that video demo.

[DesR85]

The Mass Effect X06 trailer is now available. Check out the News thread for more information (link). It demonstrates the decisions chosen and the combat system in the game.