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[jokkir]

Why would you even play the first Mass Effect game now?

I don't understand. Why wouldn't you?

 

[Recall]

That's pretty awesome - PS3 users can finally play the best game in the series. Interested in seeing what (if any) changes they've made.

I wonder if its even possible to address the whole texture pop in problem that plagued the Xbox version of ME1.

 

[Kyoufu]

That's pretty awesome - PS3 users can finally play the best game in the series. Interested in seeing what (if any) changes they've made.

Hopefully the inventory UI improvement from the PC version at least.

 

[Glass Rebel]

rofl Wii U

I'd buy ME3 complete on Steam just to have the trilogy on there :I

 

[Penguin]

Meanwhile, on Wii U.

This reminds me of Konami's MGS HD vs MGS 3DS...

Like how do they think that's still a good idea.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Never thought I'd see the day.

FF13 on 360?!?!

 

[Richie]

Any incentive anyone had to buy the Wii U version will be pulverized by these news. Chances are they'll also release this Trilogy for it way down the line (mid 2013 perhaps), but hey, meanwhile you can pay full price for the latest installment of a story-heavy trilogy!
Rather shady on EA's part if this compilation is indeed in the works for Wii U later while trying to get as much money from standalone ME3 as possible.

 

[KalBalboa]

Question:

Will Mass Effect 1 saves on the PS3 version transfer into Mass Effect 2?

 

[JaseMath]

Too bad - If I were to get a Wii U, I would absolutely pick this up.

 

[zroid]

WOW.

Damn, I don't know about getting ME1 standalone off PSN, I would need a much bigger hard drive before I can even consider downloading retail games.

If the trilogy were being released on Wii U though, I'd probably buy the whole bundle.

 

[Diablohead]

I wonder how they handled the ME1 engine, if it had any visual updates to it for ps3.

Too bad - If I were to get a Wii U, I would absolutely pick this up.

i'd replay all 3 games on wii U if there was a collection there for sure.

 

[grimshawish]

Because it's fuck loads better than ME2, and certainly, ME3?

So true.

 

[iceatcs]

Holy shit MS lose first ME publishing right.

Spoiler

meh, could have done before ME2 but nice to have all 3 for PS3

 

[pargonta]

is there something to a 5 year contract here?

if they're holding the ps3 version back past late november... seems possible.

or, just a cool coincidence.

 

[lettermassing]

Way to make the Wii U port totally redundant.

 

[hyduK]

Will buy.

 

[Madrugador]

Will this include ALL of the DLC?

 

[DaSorcerer7]

I said wow.

 

[Ifrit]

Meanwhile, on Wii U.

First thing that crossed my mind

 

[OldJadedGamer]

So microsoft finally let the publishing rights to the first one go?

Wow.

If by "let go" you mean "sold them" I think you may be right. MS has nothing to gain from holding onto the first one but looking at this news, it does EA so it makes sense for both parties involved.

 

[Felix Lighter]

Why would you even play the first Mass Effect game now?

Because no matter how you feel about how the trilogy turned out, ME1 stands alone amazingly well. I can't think of too many games that introduce a universe better than the original Mass Effect.

 

[DragonSworne]

Why even release Mass Effect 3 standalone on WiiU? lol EA

Not only will this be out first, it will also include all 3 games...

 

[Drencrom]

This reminds me of Konami announcing the MGS HD Collection after MGS3D.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Guess I'm not buying Mass Effect 3 on Wii U then. Fucking really EA?

 

[schuelma]

"Future Wii U support depends on reception and sales of our hardcore game Mass Effect 3"

3 months later...

"For some reason Mass Effect 3 failed. Have fun with Madden 2014 4 babies Nintendo fans!!"

 

[WickedLaharl]

I will be extremely surprised if they went back and polished the performance of ME1 on 360 but it would get me to buy this if they did.

 

[Polishin8r]

meh lets go play Tokyo Jungle guys

 

[CambriaRising]

Question:

Will Mass Effect 1 saves on the PS3 version transfer into Mass Effect 2?

Probably not the Standalone ME2, but maybe on the ME2 in the box set.

 

[Phonomezer]

Not being on Wii U doesn't make sense... unless they're working on the ports specifically to take advantage of the hardware? Hew knows.

Wonder how ME1 will run on PS3, considering it's not too hot on the 360.

 

[Diablos54]

LOL. Well ME3 on Wii U is now DOA. Well done!

 

[LiK]

rofl Wii U

I'd buy ME3 complete on Steam just to have the trilogy on there :I

yea put the 3rd one on Steam, EA you asshats

 

[AgentChris]

Now I can experience the best Mass Effect game on my PS3.

 

[DragonSworne]

So no word on this being WiiU as well? lol

 

[Patryn]

Curious if Microsoft's exclusivity was only until a period of time after ME3's release. That seems logical to me: Lock up who you can for the trilogy, but at this time it doesn't have the same value it used to have.

 

[Xena]

Nice! Will buy for ME1 on my PS3!

 

[xxbrothawizxx63]

Meanwhile, on Wii U.

Nailed it......

Screw EA

This is equivalent to Konami with MGS3D and the HD collection....Guess we can expect less than 100k lifetime for ME3 Wii U.

 

[Dipswitch]

Hopefully a good opportunity for me to pick up ME3 standalone for short money. Of course, I'll also need a working Xbox 360......

 

[metalslimer]

Wow...way to fuck over Wii U EA.... This is the kind of the shit that tells me not hold my breath on Wii with 3rd parties

 

[EatChildren]

There's no way this Trilogy collection doesn't eventually see release on Wii U...

On November 6, EA is releasing a three game package of a very specific story driven and completely connected trilogy of games. Games that follow the same protagonist, same characters, and same adventure through interconnected quests.

Perfect for people inexperienced with the series, wishing to start from the very start (as they should), this trilogy pack will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. On both PC and Xbox 360, all three games have previously been released, though will finally be available in one pack. On PlayStation 3, only the last two titles were released, the pack now giving fans a chance to experience where the adventure began.

On Wii U, a platform that launches a week plus after the release of the Mass Effect Trilogy, EA will release Mass Effect 3 Special Edition. This is singular, final entry in a three game story arc. On a platform with a very high probability of new players, completely inexperienced with the series. On a platform with a manufacturer/production history that has never had a Mass Effect game before.

The sheer idiocy and insanity of this company knows no bounds. It matters not if the Wii U will get it eventually. What matters is they have the perfect game for potentially new fans who have never played the series before, and are releasing it on every major platform except the one it would be most valuable on.

 

[Mr.Squirrel]

Bought ME1 for 360, but it RROD'd again. Might pick this up to see if I can finally get into the trilogy.

 

[Snuggles]

Whoa. I never expected to see ME1 on PS3. Five years later, lol.

 

[Tagg9]

Awesome. Hopefully ME1's framerate is more stable on PS3. How much do you guys reckon the MSRP will be? Is $60 too cheap for all three?

 

[RionaaM]

Why would you even play the first Mass Effect game now?

I don't know, maybe because it's the best of the 3?

I love the long standing tradition so many 3rd parties have of fucking up their own releases on Nintendo consoles. ME3 coming up on Wii U? Let's announce a trilogy pack. MGS3 coming up on 3DS? Let's announce a trilogy pack for PS3. etc etc

And then blaming Nintendo and their consumer base. Yup, old story's old.

 

[Aostia]

OMG!!!
EA at its best, I think (related to the Wii U release of ME 3, of course)

 

[Bisnic]

LOL. Well ME3 on Wii U is now DOA. Well done!

Maybe that's why it's going to release a little later than November 18th... so they can have time to optimize all 3 games for the console.

Nah, who am i kidding?

 

[Shinta]

So Microsoft lost another exclusive? I'm surprised. I wonder if it'll have all the DLC?

 

[flippymittens]

Why would you even play the first Mass Effect game now?

Its a pretty good game... Personally I am glad PS3 owners can experience it now.

 

[MarkusRJR]

On November 6, EA is releasing a three game package of a very specific story driven and completely connected trilogy of games. Games that follow the same protagonist, same characters, and same adventure through interconnected quests.

Perfect for people inexperienced with the series, wishing to start from the very start (as they should), this trilogy pack will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. On both PC and Xbox 360, all three games have previously been released, though will finally be available in one pack. On PlayStation 3, only the last two titles were released, the pack now giving fans a chance to experience where the adventure began.

On Wii U, a platform that launches a week plus after the release of the Mass Effect Trilogy, EA will release Mass Effect 3 Special Edition. This is singular, final entry in a three game story arc. On a platform with a very high probability of new players, completely inexperienced with the series. On a platform with a manufacturer/production history that has never had a Mass Effect game before.

The sheer idiocy and insanity of this company knows no bounds. It matters not if the Wii U will get it eventually. What matters is they have the perfect game for potentially new fans who have never played the series before, and are releasing it on every major platform except the one it would be most valuable on.

Yup. Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[schuelma]

The sheer idiocy and insanity of this company knows no bounds. It matters not if the Wii U will get it eventually. What matters is they have the perfect game for potentially new fans who have never played the series before, and are releasing it on every major platform except the one it would be most valuable on.

I just don't get it. I really don't.

 

[WascallyWabbit]

Why would you even play the first Mass Effect game now?

maybe if you've got a lot of time on your hands and have never played it?


Can't imagine someone who started on PS3 with 2 going back though
I've gone back and played ME2 since beating 3, but I could never see myself playing 1 again