2022-11-24 14:23 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
A Mass Effect 2 ending created as a joke by one BioWare developer sees Commander Shepard shake off the suicide mission to passionately kiss and make up with the villainous Illusive Man, in a total transformation of the RPG game's classic climax that could have really stirred up the plot for Mass Effect 3. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: EA quietly hiked a ton of game prices on Steam, from Mirror's Edge to Dragon Age Billie Eilish's mom was in Mass Effect This first-person Mass Effect 2 mod lets you see the Normandy in a whole new light
2021-02-02 16:13 UTC · Community Announcements · Electronic Arts
One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition. Includes single-player base content and DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, plus promo weapons, armors, and packs – remastered and optimized for 4k Ultra HD.
2020-12-11 03:22 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Imogen Beckhelling)
I can hardly believe my eyes, but BioWare just revealed a teaser trailer for the next Mass Effect at The Game Awards – and Liara was in it. Blue space-wife Liara from the Mass effect trilogy was in the new Mass Effect teaser, exploring a snowy planet and picking up a discarded piece of N7 armour. What does this mean for Mass Effect 5? Will it be set in the Milky Way after all? Is Andromeda done? Who knows! Watch the trailer below and come be excited with me. (more…)
2020-11-17 17:04 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Imogen Beckhelling)
Hello and welcome to the corner of the RPS Treehouse where we sit and chant, “Mass Effect! Mass Effect! Mass Effect!” to will news about BioWare’s sci-fi series into being. This week, our dark magic has summoned three (3!) new images of some lovely artwork for the next Mass Effect game, which the developers revealed they were working on during their N7 Day celebrations. Oooh but what can we decipher this time? Well, I already said it about the first teaser image, but I reckon these new ones even further suggest that Mass Effect 5 will be a sequel to Andromeda. (more…)
2020-11-09 13:26 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Imogen Beckhelling)
It’s been seven years since the original Mass Effect trilogy ended, and even now modders are working on all kinds of additions and improvements to Commander Shepard’s adventures. During the N7 Day celebrations on Saturday, BioWare announced the official Mass Effect remasters, but the modding community also took it as a chance to show some of the unofficial upgrades they’ve been working on over the last year. They made a video to showcase it all – and it even has a cameo from DudeShep himself, Mark Meer. (more…)
2020-11-07 19:29 UTC · Community Announcements · Electronic Arts
One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition. Includes single-player base content and DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, plus promo weapons, armors, and packs – all remastered and optimized for 4k Ultra HD. More details coming soon. Find out more: https://ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-legendary-edition Follow us on: Twitter – https://twitter.com/masseffect Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/masseffec
2020-11-07 16:30 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alice O'Connor)
Three years after Mass Effect: Andromeda failed to ignite a new sci-fi RPG saga, developers BioWare today announced they are working on “the next chapter of the Mass Effect universe.” Huh! Sure, everyone expected them to announce remasters of the original trilogy today (because chat about them has been leaking for months) but this was a surprise bonus. BioWare give no hints about the new Mass Effect’s plot, setting, or anything, simply saying they’re in the “early stages” of development. While I imagine it’s yonks away, I’m quite excited. (mor
2020-11-07 16:23 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Natalie Clayton)
Talk about the worst-kept secret in the galaxy. After months of rumbling and speculation, BioWare today announced the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, bringing all three (quiet, Andromeda) Mass Effect games into one remastered collection next year. While not full remakes, the Legendary collection spruces up Commander Shephard’s ageing space saga with better visuals, smoother performance, and all the extra DLC packed into the Normandy’s cargo bays. (more…)
2020-11-05 16:52 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Imogen Beckhelling)
N7 Day, or Mass Effect day as you might know it, is right around the corner. This Saturday, a couple of BioWare devs and a load of the original trilogy’s voice cast are holding a “very special” panel to celebrate. Now, there are suspicions and whisperings of what may or may not be said at this panel – it would be baffling if all this fanfare wasn’t to reveal the long-rumoured remasters of Commander Shepard’s adventures. But what if! What if they threw a complete curveball and announced a fifth Mass Effect game? (more…)
2020-08-29 16:06 UTC · Eurogamer
The highly-anticipated remake of BioWare's celebrated sci-fi trilogy, Mass Effect, was expected to release in October 2020, new sources claim. Now, however, delays thought to be connected to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic might have scuppered publisher EA's plans, pushing the release back, but a source that claims to have intel on the project insists "I know it's real". "Up until, like, this last week, I know the plan for sure was to announce it in early October, release in later in October. So good news," revealed GamesBeat journalist Jeff Grubb on a recent podcast (thanks, VGC). "Maybe bad
2020-05-07 13:33 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Imogen Beckhelling)
Say those three words and I’m yours forever: Mass Effect remaster. The rumour mill has lit up today following a titbit of news from EA stating that a HD remake or remaster of one of their games is planned to release sometime this year. VentureBeat claim it’s going to be a remaster of the Mass Effect trilogy. Or maybe a remake. The article uses both words which is a little misleading. But, what would we actually want from a Mass Effect remaster? I think it’s an important distinction to make that these games don’t need to be remade. But at the same time, there are plent
2020-01-23 11:30 UTC · Eurogamer
"Stand by for clearance Normandy," bellows Captain David Anderson as the iconic ship approaches Citadel Dock 422. Shortly thereafter the wonder of the galaxy's epicentre hits you like a sledgehammer, its empyrean skyline a majestic marvel among the cosmos. However, there exists a monumental issue that has plagued this cutscene for over a decade: it has aged like a fine wine, if only said wine had its cork removed long before it was shelved. Fortunately, there is a fix. After the divisive denouement of Mass Effect 3 ripped a fissure in the community, a group of fans banded together to rewrite t
2017-12-01 15:43 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alec Meer)
Face still feeling tired after the whole Mass Effect: Andromeda debacle? Well, the earlier, better games haven’t stopped existing, y’know. Maybe revisiting them with a slightly more 2017 look will scratch your itch. For instance, with these mods that add over 3,000 replacement, higher-res, 4K-friendly textures to Mass Effect 2 & 3. (more…)
2017-05-19 14:30 UTC · Shacknews · Shack Staff
Of the many improvements and features Bungie is introducing in Destiny 2, new sub classes such as the Warlock Dawnblade hold the most potential to dramatically change the tides of battle. This guide reveals each and every Warlock Dawnblade abilities, with instructions on how skills work and in-game text that details their effects. Firebolt Grenade A grenade that unleashes bolts of Solar Light at nearby enemies. Binds to L1. Solar Grenade A grenade that creates a flare of Solar Light which continuously damages enemies trapped inside. Binds to L1. Fusion Grenade An explosive grenade that causes
2017-03-30 14:30 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Alec Meer)
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day of the year, perhaps for all time. I know you’re supposed to say the first one’s best, but Mass Effect 2 is definitely my favourite in the series. …
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