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Anybody knows anything else about Mass Efect PS3 being announced this week?
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shwimpy said:
It hasn't received an update in ages, but the Passing in L4D2 was supposed to be paired with an update for L4D1.
And L4D2 is leagues beyond L4D1 if you play competitive online. The only edge I'd give to L4d1 is the characters who are much more compelling than those of L4d2.
CreativeWriter
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Trying not to get too hyped by this rumor. ME is the one series I've really wanted to play as a PS3-only gamer, and my PC/360 buddies all adored it.
Looks like there really are only a few third-party exclusives left... I hope they all go. This late in the generation, everyone deserves to play games like MGS4, Left 4 Dead, and Mass Effect. Totally disinterested in console war nonsense.
If I'm still enjoying picking up titles like Mirror's Edge, Dead Space, and Red Faction: Guerrilla, I won't turn my nose up at Mass Effect, especially if they do some engine refinements to the first game, a la the Chronicles of Riddick, which was great fun on PS3.
Depressing thought of the day: we may get trophies in Mass Effect before MGS4.
Looks like there really are only a few third-party exclusives left... I hope they all go. This late in the generation, everyone deserves to play games like MGS4, Left 4 Dead, and Mass Effect. Totally disinterested in console war nonsense.
If I'm still enjoying picking up titles like Mirror's Edge, Dead Space, and Red Faction: Guerrilla, I won't turn my nose up at Mass Effect, especially if they do some engine refinements to the first game, a la the Chronicles of Riddick, which was great fun on PS3.
Depressing thought of the day: we may get trophies in Mass Effect before MGS4.
You have to also factor in marketing costs for the Collection though, EA can't just dump this port into the market without any exposure, it will be eaten alive. Not to mention the majority of gamers will have probably played it by now. The sort of gamer who only owns a PS3 and not a PC/360 probably isn't the type to spend tons of money on software.Ravidrath said:
Plus the fact that EA will have to compensate MS if they wish to include ME1 in the collection, costs which may exceed the return they will see from the collection itself.
Gorki247 said:
If I were to hazard a guess, it'd go something like this: It'll include the full version of Mass Effect 2 with all DLC (past and upcoming), it'll be released early 2011 and it'll also come out for the 360. PS3 users would most likely get sort of a prelude and sypnosis of ME 1. That's what I think. I'm probably wrong though.
Smelly Tramp
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please god just grant me this one wish. i know i haven't been in contact for a long time, but surely you can do this one thing for me.
CreativeWriter
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Arnie said:
I think there are plenty of hardcore, PS3-only guys. Maybe not enough to make the "ME Collection" a success without marketing, but your generalization struck me as strange stereotyping (rooted in the 'only bought it for blu-ray' meme?).
Are you saying that consumers actively weigh the costs of consoles versus the costs of software, as in "I could buy a 360 for the cost of a few PS3 games"? I think most single-console folks aren't making that kind of calculus. I suspect most of the PS3-only hardcore either "made a choice" at the start of the generation and stuck to it (me), were PS2-only folks who carried over when the system dropped in price, or are new gamers, getting the system as a gift.
For me, it's always been justifying another console to the wife. New games are "new" and go on the shelf where she doesn't look so often. If I wanted a 360, the wife would say, "What's wrong with your Playstation?" and "Aren't they the same thing?" since it'd be another box under the TV. Just having that conversation is a deterrent. Next gen, I'll probably start the "need all three" talk early enough, but part of the "we're getting the expensive PS3" logic was "we won't need the other two," and, honestly, we (I) haven't.
It's also possible EA and Bioware see a ME Collection as a loss-leader for establishing the ME series on the PS3, like 2K and Bioshock. If we're going to have ME3, ME4, and ME40k (ha!) on the PS3/4/5, you have to start somewhere...
Seems like a good way to warm up PS3 owners in advance of next year's (assumed) launch of ME3. Plus the writing's already on the wall that ME is here to stay as a franchise. Tapping into the PS3 market makes nothing but sense.
I just hope this "Genesis" product, if it comes to fruition, is well done and not a buggy, cheesed port.
I just hope this "Genesis" product, if it comes to fruition, is well done and not a buggy, cheesed port.
Sony's needed a megaton for a while, it just helps boost the image of the system a bit to get one of MS's big games after MS has gotten most of the one time supposed PS3 exclusives. I'm sure some fanboys will tard out but in the end everyone wins. Its not like your 360 version of ME1/2 will disappear at the announcement of a PS3 version.
harriet the spy
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I am not sure if my ps3 is dying or what, but I could _not_ play DA on ps3. There were huge slowdowns in the intro of the game.theBishop said:
Either my BD is dying, or there is an issue with this game and 60g, but it did not run well on my ps3, _at all_, and I am incredibly tolerant of bad game performance.
Zerokku said:
It was an Xbox 360 exclusive until shortly after Bioware/Pandemic was acquired by EA. Previously, Bioware people were on the record that it was going to be 360 only and there were no plans to release on PC.
So in a sense, you're both correct. ME -was- an exclusive and was intended to remain one, but the EA buyout changed things fairly early on. But saying it still is exclusive because it's out for Windows only doesn't make sense.
Ninja Scooter
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FStop7 said:
Didn't you see the thread title? EA is obviously going to get around this by calling the PS3 version "Mass Efect".
BobTheFork
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I'd love to play mass Effect. It's one of the few reasons I wish I had a 360. Now get Dead Rising 1 over here before I break down and buy an arcade unit.
harriet the spy said:
I bet this isn't your PS3. I had the same problem and constant freezing (every 10 to 15 minutes). Several GAFfers thought that my PS3 (60 gig) was dying, but it hasn't had any problems with any other game and I played the game last year. Ultimately, something was wrong with the bluray or Bioware sucks at working with the PS3. It's likely a problem with the disc itself, though (a manufacturing flaw), as there are tons of reports of this problem.
The good news is that my frustration with the freezing and slowdowns lead me to buy the Mac version which is vastly superior to the console game.
SolidusDave
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BobTheFork said:
Capcom doesn't even release that DR2 XBLA game on PS3 just so they don't have to release the first game on PS3, so this won't happen.
I expect the following announcements at GamesCom this week:
- Mass Effect Genesis PS3: MS1&2 with all existing DLC and all future DLC will be PS3 exclusive
- Splinter Cell Trilogy HD on PS3 this winter, followed shortly by the SC Conviction PS3 version. Jason Bourne will be a playable character.
- Left 4 Dead Grindhouse for PS3&Mac: L4D1&2 with Steam Works and cross-platform online gaming with PC.
(I'm obviously joking but actually I expect to see EVERY 360 console-exclusive IP that isn't owned by MS on the PS3 at some point. MS doesn't seem to pay for exclusives for the 360 but just for keeping content away from the PS3 for a certain period of time. Might be a bit shortsighted considering it doesn't occur the other way around)
akachan ningen
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If it's just the first ME, it better be like $30 at most.
BobTheFork
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Don't you ruin my fantasians sir!SolidusDave said:
I know : (
In this thread, GAF tries to predict the success of an ME1/2 PS3 port for the average joe based on a number of factors that the average joe probably doesn't care about.
There a lot of gamers that don't frequent GAF on a daily basis or stream game press conferences or rarely if ever read gaming mags or sites. They probably frequent the local gamestop or game dept of BestBuy or Wal-Mart and they're probably familiar with ME. There will be some of those who only own PS3s that would love to play that cool space adventure game their 360 friends have had for a while.
You can't point to the tanking of the PS3 version of Bioshock as an indication of of what ME will do. First, most people who don't follow the industry the way we do probably had no idea about a PS3 version or what the game was about when it came out a year later (to no promotion at all). Second, a shooter in a weird underwater city fighting drugged up mutants probably isn't as appealing to the the average person as being a space commando killing aliens n' shit.
I'm not seeing ME being the flop that Bioshock was. Its not GTA either, but it should do well for itself, especially if EA advertises it. If they are smart, it will be a holiday 2010 release (if feasible) and promote it and the 360 version for the holiday buying spree. It'll move copies.
There a lot of gamers that don't frequent GAF on a daily basis or stream game press conferences or rarely if ever read gaming mags or sites. They probably frequent the local gamestop or game dept of BestBuy or Wal-Mart and they're probably familiar with ME. There will be some of those who only own PS3s that would love to play that cool space adventure game their 360 friends have had for a while.
You can't point to the tanking of the PS3 version of Bioshock as an indication of of what ME will do. First, most people who don't follow the industry the way we do probably had no idea about a PS3 version or what the game was about when it came out a year later (to no promotion at all). Second, a shooter in a weird underwater city fighting drugged up mutants probably isn't as appealing to the the average person as being a space commando killing aliens n' shit.
I'm not seeing ME being the flop that Bioshock was. Its not GTA either, but it should do well for itself, especially if EA advertises it. If they are smart, it will be a holiday 2010 release (if feasible) and promote it and the 360 version for the holiday buying spree. It'll move copies.
Hydrargyrus
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SolidusDave said:
I don't know, but I'm pretty confident that we will see L4D 3 in PS3 too
ConradCervantes
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SolidusDave said:
Even Gears? I think Microsoft would rather give a lifetime warranty for the 360 than give up Gears as a cornerstone IP.
And no, people. Before you all chime in, Epic owns the Gears property, not Microsoft.
OldJadedGamer
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SolidusDave said:
If you look at sales of the consoles... the strategy seems to be working in their favor. In the US at least. But actually I expect to see EVERY PS3 exclusive developer that isn't owned by Sony to work on the 360 at some point.
Third party exclusives need to die off already. Make a game by your own studios *that you own* and let third party developers make games for everyone.
pslayer666
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Make it happen EA.
Believe!!
I would definitely buy anything ME related they release on the ps3, without second thought!!
Believe!!
I would definitely buy anything ME related they release on the ps3, without second thought!!
CosmicGroinPull
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NO. I'm not mining planets again.
(with Move compatibility, I might)
(with Move compatibility, I might)
Hydrargyrus
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Jonnyram said:
I want these games, but I don't have a 360.
I want these games but i don't want them so much like to buy a 360
I'll buy all these games if, finally, are released in PS3
Garcia el Gringo
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I'd be really happy to see PS3 only owning people join the Mass Effect party with ME1 and 2. Mass Effect deserves more love, but I also hope the existing Mass Effect fans on 360/PC get some love tomorrow with Shadow Broker DLC details. We're due for a release date announcement. Shit, just release the damn thing on the Xbox Marketplace and Bioware's site in the morning (it's gotta be ready, fuck certification).
And now would be a good time to announce that 'something far reaching for Mass Effect' due in early winter 2011. I don't know if that's the PS3 port or something else. If the 'far reaching' thing is just a port that would be disappointing to a current fan. I'm hoping for an expansion to ME2 or a small XBLA/PSN spin off.
And now would be a good time to announce that 'something far reaching for Mass Effect' due in early winter 2011. I don't know if that's the PS3 port or something else. If the 'far reaching' thing is just a port that would be disappointing to a current fan. I'm hoping for an expansion to ME2 or a small XBLA/PSN spin off.
I would so buy Mass Effect 1 and 2 for a third time if these PS3 versions have exclusive content. Please don't make me spend more money, Bioware. I have no will power!
LordPhoque
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I bought ME1 day one for 360, then again for PC, and ME2 day one for PC (collector edition)
Fuck Bioware if there's any exclusive content for the PS3 version. Doing this is totally disrespectful for your original fanbase. New content, sure, exclusive, fuck you.
Anyway, if this port happen I hope they'll outsource it so they'll be entirely focused on ME3.
Fuck Bioware if there's any exclusive content for the PS3 version. Doing this is totally disrespectful for your original fanbase. New content, sure, exclusive, fuck you.
Anyway, if this port happen I hope they'll outsource it so they'll be entirely focused on ME3.
I can hardly imagine a Mass Effect collection. They're VERY different games. I love the original, but it's a seriously broken game. It would require quite a bit of effort to bring it to "modern" standards (and doing so would be a pretty big "fuck you" to previous owners).
I could see just Mass Effect 2 coming to PS3, but without the first game, you'd get almost no context for the story. It's a really shitty place to start your adventure with the universe.
I could see just Mass Effect 2 coming to PS3, but without the first game, you'd get almost no context for the story. It's a really shitty place to start your adventure with the universe.
BladeoftheImmortal
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They don't really need to port ME1 to PS3. it's not like ME2 had much continuation from 1 to the 2nd.
MaximusNeo701
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ME2 at higher resolution??? I would hope or at least some better AA the ps3 has some power but would it be an acceptable frame rate?
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