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Mass Effect 2 PS3 details ("exclusive" interactive comic, all current DLC included)
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Hydrargyrus
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EatChildren said:
Wait wait, is not the comic included on the disc??
I have to think the things with more time, but I believe that I won't buy the game, even knowing that I really want this game, only for the disappointment that I have now
I'm not trolling and at no given time I want to offend with my opinion
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Hydrargyrus said:
Jesse's post says;
So yeah, I'd say the comic will require a download and wont be on the disk.
None of the Cerberus stuff is on the disk either.
Hydrargyrus
Member
EatChildren said:
Thank you and sorry, I don't really know what cerberus network is... is for this I was asking for the disc content
EatChildren
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Hydrargyrus said:
Every new copy of Mass Effect 2 for PC and Xbox 360 comes with a unique 'Cerberus Network' code. You can register that code with BioWare, and with it download a bunch of DLC packs for free (such as the character Zaeed and his mission, new shotgun, new armor, etc). Its only packaged in new copies of the game, and thus is a means of discouraging sales of used versions, as people who buy used would need to pay ~$15 to get a new Cerberus Network code.
The comic will be on the Cerberus Network, so you'll have to download it. It will be free if you buy the game new, but if you buy the game used you wont have access to the Cerberus Network, and thus wont be able to play/view the comic.
EDIT: What duckroll said, without the long-windedness.
Hydrargyrus
Member
I was believing that the cerberus network was something good, something like a library of the ME universe... :lol :lol
Sickboy007
Member
dralla said:
gregor7777
Banned
dralla said:
If they want quality VA that is.
Sickboy007 said:
I will not.
EDIT: ok that gets the laugh out of me every time :lol
Hydrargyrus said:
The library (codex) is in game. And it is good.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Hydrargyrus said:
Well, there's an in-game Codex, which is pretty much that
.â Narayan
Member
Collector's Edition artwork is the best.
charlequin
Banned
EatChildren said:
Unless you pay $15.
Firstly... Thanks to EatChildren for the that post from Bioware.
Ok so it sounds that bioware are using the Blu-ray to include some extras on the disc, which ticks one of my boxes for purchase.
Now all I need to know is what the hell is Kasumi, Overlord and Shadow Broker? Are they all extra side missions? Are they substantial add-ons to the experience or are they just costumes and such.
Ok so it sounds that bioware are using the Blu-ray to include some extras on the disc, which ticks one of my boxes for purchase.
Now all I need to know is what the hell is Kasumi, Overlord and Shadow Broker? Are they all extra side missions? Are they substantial add-ons to the experience or are they just costumes and such.
jim-jam bongs
Member
Hydrargyrus said:
Why?
You get to play one of the best games of this year with all of the (mostly) excellent DLC included in the package at no extra cost.
MrTroubleMaker
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I feel the same wayEatChildren said:
iratA said:Firstly... Thanks to EatChildren for the that post from Bioware.
Ok so it sounds that bioware are using the Blu-ray to include some extras on the disc, which ticks one of my boxes for purchase.
Now all I need to know is what the hell is Kasumi, Overlord and Shadow Broker? Are they all extra side missions? Are they substantial add-ons to the experience or are they just costumes and such.
They're DLC sidequests. Kasumi and Overlord are both solid enough but Shadow Broker is absolutely great.
Though I'm not sure honestly if it would have as much of an impact for someone who hasn't played ME1. One aspect of its greatness is how many pitch perfect references there are to the first game. It also ties up some loose story threads in ME2 itself and seems to hint at what's to come in ME3, so it adds a lot to the story overall.
EatChildren
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iratA said:
What stupei said.
Kasumi is another character to recruit, her loyalty mission, and a new SMG. Her mission is short, but really fun, and the SMG is great. Because she's part of the whole 'recruit characters rarr rarr' plot she works much better for characters who are starting new, as you can continue to use her for the rest of the game.
Overlord is a side story you can do at any point. It doesnt really tie into the main plot, so its basically a sidequest. Quite fun though and a nice distraction.
Lair of the Shadow Broker, like Overlord, can be played at any point. However, it deals with a character from the first game, and as a stand-alone story works better if played post endgame. There's zero punishment for playing it while you're still playing the main story, but it 'feels' better as an extension, in my opinion.
jim-jam bongs
Member
EatChildren said:
I started a new game to recruit her but I kind of lost interest after I did the mission since I had just played ME1 and ME2 back to back 3 times in a row. Is it true that she's actually one of, if not the best squad member?
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Dat ass.jim-jam bongs said:
EatChildren
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jim-jam bongs said:
I think she's one of the best. Her cloak attack is very useful, not just for the damage it does but also for knocking down enemies. She can hold her own, and makes pretty good use of the SMGs.
Stallion Free said:
Also, this.
:OOO that all sounds quite nice actually. Having add-on content like this on the disc is perfect. Shame the comic couldn't be added on there becasue getting online and downloading that will be the first thing I'll have to do.
Thanks for the heads-up though I'll do shadow broker after I finish the main story.
Thanks for the heads-up though I'll do shadow broker after I finish the main story.
jim-jam bongs
Member
Hmm sounds like I'd better play it again. All girl Cerberus' Angels squad.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Yeah, a couple each.iratA said:
EatChildren
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iratA said:
Yes.
Kasumi: 1
Overlord: 2
Shadow Broker: 5
Zaeed from the Cerberus Network also adds 1.
brandonh83
Banned
I really dread beating this on the hardest difficulty again :lol
Nice clarification there, I was beginning to think I was going to have to buy this again.
Anyways good news for the PS3 only guys, this and the first Mass Effect are some of the best gaming times I've had. Bioware makes exactly the types of games I dig, and I've loved every one of theirs so far.
Anyways good news for the PS3 only guys, this and the first Mass Effect are some of the best gaming times I've had. Bioware makes exactly the types of games I dig, and I've loved every one of theirs so far.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
iratA said:For those who have finished both Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2:
Which game would you say is better in terms of polish and/or cinematic feel? Oh and I hope ME2 has a better ending than Dragon Age.
Mass Effect 2 is more 'cinematic' than Dragon Age thanks to Shepard actually being voiced, and what I consider higher production values in the conversations and animations. The polish of presentation is definitely strongest in Mass Effect 2.
Mass Effect 2's ending is weak compared to the first, and may or may not satisfy you. You're opening a can of worms regarding Mass Effect 2's story (or lack thereof), as some people feel more burned by ME2's story issues than others.
The general consensus seems to be that Mass Effect 2 has better character writing and stronger individual stories, but a far weaker main story, especially in comparison to the first game.
It 'ends' fine, but really feels like the middle of a trilogy.
Felix Lighter
Member
iratA said:For those who have finished both Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2:
Which game would you say is better in terms of polish and/or cinematic feel? Oh and I hope ME2 has a better ending than Dragon Age.
Mass Effect is definitely more cinematic. I thought both games felt very polished, however I only played Dragon Age on PC. I've heard the console version had some issues. ME2's ending isn't particularly great especially compared to the original's ending but it is the middle chapter of a trilogy.
Edit: Pretty much what EatChildren said.
Lostconfused
Member
AwRy108 said:
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
Yay, crisis averted.
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
dralla said:
Femshep doesnt exist.
Bow down to your robot overlords.
Maybe shepard is a reaper? :lol
Hydrargyrus
Member
gregor7777
Banned
I feel like they'll go with Male shep unfortunately.
Jennifer Hale plows through his robotic VA.
Jennifer Hale plows through his robotic VA.
Felix Lighter
Member
I just finished Lair of the Shadow Broker, which is really great and realized that actually being able to play all the additional content on a first play through would be definitely a silver lining to all those that are late to the party.
