Mass Effect 3: Out now!

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http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/10/106413/1656093-me3_london.jpg

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It's here! Get it via the Xbox site, then turn you Xbox on (Should appear on XBL later)

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My brother is playing the demo...it looks epic

[Samuel.]

The first choice on the "Choose Your Experience" is Action :bored:

Everything's more grey and gritty looking. Very unimpressed by the graphics.

Running feels weird, less weight to it (and looks super goofy). Aiming too, it's way more sensitive.
Definitely feels more actiony, the combat is twice as fast as in ME2, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, and I quite like the feel of the shooting.

The scene with the kid in the vent, and then again at the end of that part... smh. It felt so forced. I really hope there isn't much of that.

I do like how the upgrades have been fleshed out more. 6 ranks instead of 4, with 3 of them giving you an option.

Though it's weird using an assault rifle as an Engineer, not sure how I feel about that. And having both drones and turrets seems overpowered. Definitely going to continue playing as an engineer though.


I don't know what to think... it feels like a cheap, plasticy version of the real Mass Effect.

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Remember that it was a demo to basically show off the new combat more than anything else, comparing the combat, it looks and feels a lot better than the last one, where everything looks generic. I don't mind this one being gritty, Mass Effect 1 was all about the lens flare, Mass Effect 2 was all about the red hue and Mass Effect 3 is gritty, each on of those fits the story

ME1 - Everything is shiny because it's basically showing off the galaxy
ME2 - Everything is red, because you're taking the darker route
ME3 - Everything is gritty because its the war to save the galaxy

[Samuel.]

ME3 - Everything is gritty because BioWare are trying to make their game look like a military shooter in hope that it sells more :idc:

BioWare ain't the company they used to be.

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Or because the game is about the war against the reapers? Therefore the game looks darker. And at the end of the day, so what if a little grit brings in some military shooter fans? They could do with a break from CoD.

I could easily say
Mass Effect 1 filled with Lens Flare because they're trying to look like every Michael Bay movie on market in hope that it sells more.

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So apparently lots of stuff was cut out of the demo, including scenes and lots of dialouge options and also interrupts

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Amazon.co.uk
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All have the N7 editions back up following a stock influx from Game and Gamestations cancellations, if you want a special edition GO NOW

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[Samuel.]

Looking forward to hearing peoples reactions tomorrow, and of course the reviews. Gon' be interesting...

[jaybitches]

Looking forward to this game but one thing bugged me. Not alot of conversation tree in this game my mate said

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Looking forward to this game but one thing bugged me. Not alot of conversation tree in this game my mate said

A lot was removed for the demo

For anyone who has played the Mass Effect series, it’s rather well known that you have the ability to “romance” another character. This feature had been limited to only being able to romance characters of the opposite sex.

With a game that has such a huge focus on “choice”, it was a little strange for it not to cater to the gay community. BioWare listened to a ton of feedback and criticism and made the decision to allow gamers to romance characters of the same sex. It’s a huge step in the video game world, and BioWare deserves some credit for doing something that quite a few developers shy away from.

Source (http://stickskills.com/2012/03/01/shepards-gay-romance-scene-leaked-for-mass-effect-3/)

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Here's the scene in question, there's nothing X-rated for those who may be excited about seeing pixelated sex xD

SPOILERS
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[Samuel.]

That video doesn't contain enough alien sex for my liking.

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That video doesn't contain enough alien sex for my liking.

Haha xD There will be an alien choice for sure.

What is annoying is, people get pissed off about THIS, yet in Mass Effect 1, Femshep and Liara is fine. Double standards xD :joker:

[Legend killer]

I have a bad feeling this is gonna be a massive fail compared to ME2 will see on Friday i guess

[Tom4784]

I was gonna get this on Friday but I've decided to hold back for now since I'm gonna treat myself to it if my Interview goes well tomorrow.

[Ramsay]

Garrus we comin for you *****!!

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I have a bad feeling this is gonna be a massive fail compared to ME2 will see on Friday i guess

Don't compare it to Mass Effect 2, expect ME3 to be its own game, ME1 was miles better than 2, but I still loved ME2 lol.


Garrus died in my Mass Effect 2 :bawling:

[Samuel.]

Me2 > me1

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Me2 > me1

Maybe for some people, but the sheer size of the first game was amazing, and the different weapons and armour made the game better for me :spin:

[Ramsay]

I spent much much much more time on ME1 i completed it 6 times..whereas ive only just started my second playthrough of 2 last week lol

[Legend killer]

Me2 > me1

http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/glitters/a/amen-1630.gif

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Loving this game so far, glad to see the intro is more along the lines of Mass Effect 1 (a good few hours long), everything seems improved from ME2

[Legend killer]

Getting it 2moz probs won't leave my house for the next few days lol

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2 hours into it and im loving it

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I played more last night, the Citadel is the same size as it was in Mass Effect 1, if not bigger

[jaybitches]

I just loaded my save game file and did not get the chance pick one these modes. Am guessing if you load a save game file its rpg mode right ? I dont want auto conversations! I want be able make game choices

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If you have an old save, the game will play like it did in ME1 and ME2, the auto convo stuff can be toggled in options

[jaybitches]

Aw gee cheers Chewy i was about go in a huff with Bioware if they forced me play with auto conversions

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Lol no, god knows why anyone would pick that option lol

[Roy Mars III]

is this good? i'll probably pick it up, haven't finished mass effect 2 yet just played long enough to be able to have sex with the alien lady and than lost interest

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is this good? i'll probably pick it up, haven't finished mass effect 2 yet just played long enough to be able to have sex with the alien lady and than lost interest

That's quite near the end, worth finishing Mass Effect 2 so you can import your save into ME3. ME3 is a lot better, the combat is improved massively

[Roy Mars III]

cool, finishing up Deus Ex human revolution than will wrap up ME 2

[jaybitches]

Yup i am not really happy with them even putting it in the game. Bioware is a RPG studio i bet you ANYTHING EA made them

[Legend killer]

Not gonna lie i thought it was gonna be a fail but i ****ing love it and it is my fav of all 3.

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It's miles better than ME2

[Legend killer]

The fighting in it is top class really enjoyable

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My Shepard, he was wearing casual clothes for a while, but ****'s getting serious, so he's donned the Alliance Uniform
http://i42.tinypic.com/243q8w2.jpg

[Ramsay]

got it today fairly shweeeet so far

[Legend killer]

This game is the JIZZ defo my fav game ever just saved the scientists

[Samuel.]

This indoctrination theory that's going around... Mass Effect 3 may be the GOAT video game if true.

Still yet to play it though. I might wait until we hear the inevitable DLC news.

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Completed it

Amazing how the last five minutes totally ****s the franchise up...I hope Bioware fix this, because, as of right now, I feel empty about the franchise

[Samuel.]

Completed it

Amazing how the last five minutes totally ****s the franchise up...I hope Bioware fix this, because, as of right now, I feel empty about the franchise

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/355/index/9727423/1

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http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/355/index/9727423/1

I hope that's true
The events of the ending have quite interesting implications, the bulk of the remaining galaxy is now stuck in the Sol System, I bet they will develop FTL drives, Bioware need to say "this isnt the end, ya know"

I do think I'm coming to terms with it though

[Samuel.]

I really do believe that theory, there's a lot evidence backing it, and would explain some of the developers comments on Twitter since its release.

I'm hoping they'll expand on it with an update/DLC/whatever, instead of just going "Yep, you were indoctrinated, well done for working it out". I think it's a stroke of brilliance if the theory is true, and they give us the ending the series and the fans deserve after "indoctrinating" it's fanbase into believing the current ending is real.

It'd be great if it was a full on expansion, like the Awakening expansion they did for Dragon Age: Origins. Unlikely though.

BioWare are pulling a bigger troll than Konami did with MGS2/Raiden.

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I really do believe that theory, there's a lot evidence backing it, and would explain some of the developers comments on Twitter since its release.

I'm hoping they'll expand on it with an update/DLC/whatever, instead of just going "Yep, you were indoctrinated, well done for working it out". I think it's a stroke of brilliance if the theory is true, and they give us the ending the series and the fans deserve after "indoctrinating" it's fanbase into believing the current ending is real.

It'd be great if it was a full on expansion, like the Awakening expansion they did for Dragon Age: Origins. Unlikely though.

BioWare are pulling a bigger troll than Konami did with MGS2/Raiden.

The ending has too many plot holes for the indoctrination theory not to be true

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Ending spoiler
I'm definately in the indoctrinated camp now, it makes the most sense, and by picking the destroy option, you break the indoctrination and Shepard awakes, then the real ending is left upto you....or DLC

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Bioware apparently has something big in store, it will be revealed at the end of March

Ending theory spoiler
I saw this pic (http://i.imgur.com/DkXPT.jpg) and remembered it from my playthrough, I thought it was weird

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A better pic of my Shepard

http://i44.tinypic.com/2aipmo3.jpg

[Ramsay]

http://kotaku.com/5893424/there-was-going-to-be-a-mass-effect-first-person-shooter/

well thank **** that was cancelled
everything has to be FPS multiplayer now im so ****ing sick of it

[Legend killer]

****ing loved it defo the GOAT video game. Really hope and think their will be another one the ending was to open ended not to have one

[Shaun]

this game omfg :lovedup:

I'm at the final bit now, but I gave up for now because the battle's pretty intense :'( banshees are ****ing evil bitches. And FIVE brutes at the same time?!

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Did you download the extended cut dlc? It's free and it changes up the ending a little.

[Shaun]

Nah, I've never downloaded anything :laugh: because I'm inbetween homes, and we use the housemate's PS3 at uni and my own at home... so I never really have the time to commit to something here, nor want to spend money on his PS there :laugh:

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Ah right :p

The endings are a lot better with the extended cut though, but they are easily viewable on Youtube anyway :)