No matter who you are, right now the games industry is a tough place, as Humanoid Origin, the new studio from the director of Mass Effect, is shutting down.
]]>The Wii U was a strange console. The wild success of the original Wii was never going to be an easy act to follow, but it’s pretty plain to see how this oddball console was the foundation of Nintendo’s latest bit of hardware, the Switch.
]]>After working at BioWare for more than 19 years, Mac Walters, who served as lead writer on Mass Effect 2 and 3, is leaving the studio.
]]>N7 day has come and gone, with a series of updates and a cool tease for the future of Mass Effect coming alongside it. The most exciting of which is a short video, initially jumbled up and fragmented on release but quickly deciphered by the online Mass Effect community.
]]>EA is doing away with BioWare Points, a currency available through the Origin Store used to purchase DLC for PC versions of Dragon Age and Mass Effect.
]]>BioWare has released a comparison video showing off the differences between the original Mass Effect trilogy and the Mass Effect Legendary Edition.
]]>The Mass Effect Legendary Edition team at BioWare has outlined details on what to expect in the remaster.
]]>Electronic Arts has added more games to Steam including Battlefield 5, Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Star Wars Battlefront 2.
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]]>Did you play Shepard as Paragon or Renegade?
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>EA has finally answered the cries of Mass Effect fans on PC, offering the DLC for Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 directly on Origin.
]]>Today's Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer has you excited? You can spend some of that energy playing the original games!
]]>Well, that's a shame.
]]>Origin PC users can now access the entire Mass Effect trilogy along with other offerings.
]]>This is just wicked cool.
]]>Mass Effect 3 is discounted on the European PSN, but it's not free.
]]>Brenna plays through the next section of Mass Effect 3, offering tons of advice along the way. Watch.
]]>Brenna kicks her YouTube channel off today with her first playthrough as a ME3 femshep Renegade. Watch!
]]>By default, Mass Effect's Commander Shepard is called "John" or "Jane", depending on your allegiance in the BroShep/FemShep war. According to BioWare's metrics, most players don't get much more creative than that.
]]>The Mass Effect Trilogy can be yours today for only $7.50 on GamersGate. The key activates on Origin and there is around eight hours left on the deal, so hurry. You can thank CyberMarco for the tip, who also notes the sale does not include the DLC.
]]>On this day 140 years into the future Commander Shepard, the protagonist and inarguable hero of the Mass Effect trilogy, will be born. The BioWare Blog offers both Paragon and Renegade cupcakes and cocktails recipes in celebration. Happy birthday, Shep; we miss you.
]]>Are people still that sore over Mass Effect 3 and SimCity?
]]>Microsoft and EA are holding a sale on Xbox Live, knocking quids off several franchises. Get the full list of savings here.
]]>Mass Effect 3 fans spotted something slightly 'off' about an establishing shot in an episode of Marvel's Agents of Shield. See what you make of this one folks.
]]>BioWare designer Matt Rhodes has posted some Mass Effect concept art which shows early ideas for Commander Shepard, and other designs spanning the series. Rhodes also shows off some concept art for Dragon Age, and notes how his ideas for female character design have changed over the years, and will be on display in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
]]>Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 writer Drew Karpyshyn has detailed the vague plans he had for the ending of Mass Effect 3 before exiting the project. Some Mass Effect trilogy spoilers follow.
]]>Mass Effect 3's Datapad app has been pulled off iTunes by publisher EA, following the launch of the all-new Mass Effect 3 N7 HQ multiplayer companion.
]]>BioWare has launched a new, mobile friendly version of Mass Effect 3's N7 HQ multiplayer information hub. For the uninitiated, this means players will more easily be able to check how close they are to achieving various goals without having to quit out of the multiplayer menu completely, which was a right pain in the patella.
]]>Alex Donaldson continues his discussion with NeoGAF owner Tyler Malka, where they discuss the site's often volatile relationship with the industry. Oh, hello there Denis Dyack.
]]>The trilogy may be over and the next game may be a way off, but Bioware continues to put out a steady stream of Mass Effect merchandise - and has today revealed a new replica pistol that will go on sale via its online store.
]]>It's the ultimate gift to long-patient fans, but Mass Effect 3 Citadel's also the most technically ambitious module of BioWare's much-praised divergent narrative system. Brenna Hillier reports.
]]>The fourth annual Canadian Videogame Awards ceremony was held over the weekend, with Far Cry 3 picking-up six including Game of the Year while the excellent Mark of the Ninja won Best Indie and Best Downloadable Game. Hit the break for more winners.
]]>Although it has officially moved on from full-time Mass Effect 3 support, BioWare is still keeping an eye on the RPG's multiplayer. The developer is asking fans to take the time to answer a survey about the maps, rating them difficulty, atmosphere and more. This feedback could help inform future Mass Effect multiplayer outings, should any be produced, so you potentially have a chance to help shape the franchise's future.
]]>The Mass Effect series was supposed to have more content focused on the Rachni race, but plans went awry in order to continue the story of the Geth. Spoilers for the series within.
]]>Mass Effect's first trilogy is over, but it won't be forgotten. Check out a lovely farewell video from the BioWare team, and some interesting statistics from the final chapter.
]]>Ann Lemay, the BioWare writer responsible for the franchise's first female Turian character, has said she encountered little resistance when creating the potential all-female cast of Mass Effect 3's Omega DLC.
]]>SimCity buyers who register their copy before March 25 can get one of eight free EA titles on Origin as compensation for the game's shaky launch issues.
]]>Mass Effect: Paragon Lost, the anime movie detailing the adventures of Mass Effect 3 squaddie James Vega, is out now in the UK. That is the end of the news, but the BioWare Blog is offering a Reinforcements Pack for Mass Effect 3's multiplayer to the first 200 UK fans to send in a photograph of themselves holding the newly-released film.
]]>Head on over to the BioWare Social Network to download the soundtrack to Mass Effect 3's latest and last DLC, Citadel; it's free. I haven't had a listen yet, but hopefully the pack includes the various tunes available in the claw machine in the arcade. Citadel has Commander Shepard acquiring an apartment on the eponymous space station, foiling a plot against her, and catching up with friends old and new. I rate it five fangirl sighs out of five.
]]>All three Mass Effect games are on sale on Origin, according to Joystiq. You can apparently grab all of them at about half-price, for a total of $25, and the sale is valid through March 12. I can't find any mention of the offer on my end, which suggests it may be restricted to the US. The sale marks the third game's one-year anniversary, as well as an end to DLC support.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Lodestar, started yesterday and the individual challenge this time out is tiered.
]]>Mass Effect 3's multiplayer is a year old this week, and developer BioWare has released an interesting infographic full of stats on gamer's player habits and more.
]]>Mass Effect 3 has gone free on PS Plus across Europe today, and to celebrate Sony is giving you discounts on Mass Effect 2 as well.
]]>After a full year of support, Mass Effect 3's DLC is drawing to an end. To send out the shooter in style, BioWare is hosting a huge multiplayer event.
]]>Shepard and Joker enjoy a quiet dinner together when they are interrupted by random acts of violence. The commander swaps genders briefly to dance with Garrus. Miranda manages to wear even less than usual. This is Mass Effect 3: Citadel, the most fanservice-filled DLC the DLC has ever seen.
]]>A Mass Effect 3: Citadel FAQ has answered a couple of questions about the right time to play the content and how it will progressively unlock through the main story; this information contains some minor spoilers, so don't read on if you haven't completed Mass Effect 3.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Impact, started yesterday. It looks as though recent losses has resulted in the implementation of troop reinforcements from "unorthodox sources." These teammates are versed in anti-Reaper tactics, apparently. The individual goal for the weekend is to extract on any difficulty while playing as a Reckoning kit. The reward is a Commendation Pack. Hit up the link for more information.
]]>The Ultimate Game Sale isn't the only thing Microsoft has cooking for its XBL service. Starting today, you can download Mass Effect 3: Reckoning for free, pick up Far Cry 3 through Games on Demand, and get discounts on DLC for Gears of War 3 and Gears of War 2. There's more heading your way though, and to find out what it is, all you have to do is hit the break.
]]>Mass Effect 3's final multiplayer DLC, Reckoning, is out this week; check out the new characters, weapons and equipment which will complete a whole year of free content drops.
]]>Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus updates for March. The line-up includes three PS3 games and two PS Vita titles, and may signal the best batch of free content subscribers have received so far.
]]>In addition to the single-player Citadel DLC, BioWare has announced a new multiplayer content drop for Mass Effect 3.
]]>BioWare is unleashing a new co-op Operation this weekend, and your objectives are quite simple.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Heartbreaker, started yesterday. Apparently, the number of Banshees on the battlefield has increased, and your job is to remove as many Banshee bodies as possible for analysis. The individual goal is to earn 20,000 points killing Bansheesm and your reward is a Condemnation Pack. Hit up the Bioware blog for more information.
]]>Mass Effect 3's rumoured 'Reckoning' DLC - which is rumoured to factor your single-player campaign choices into multiplayer - could be announced next week, according to developer BioWare.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Nightfall, is happening as I type. In the event, Reaper-controlled geth has flourished in pockets outside of the Perseus Veil, so your task is to eliminate the geth offensive before it becomes a bigger issue. The individual goal is to earn 50,000 points against the geth trooper as any quarian kit. The reward is a Commendation Pack. Get more details through the Mass Effect 3 website.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Firestorm, is live. In the event, the Reapers have changed their tactics to keep from being "whittled down." As areas are conquered, their fighting groups become fewer yet larger, "making them more difficult to assail." Your job is to deliver as much damage as possible before evacuation. The Squad Goal is to earn the “Killstreak 3” squad medal - kill five enemies together three separate times. The reward is a Commendation Pack. Get more details through here.
]]>Mass Effect 3: Reckoning DLC has been leaked after gamers data-mined BioWare's latest game update.
]]>Mass Effect 3 is being patched today, a post on the BioWare Social Network announced. Although these times are approximate, the PlayStation version rolls out at midnight PST and will be followed by the Xbox 360 update at 1:00AM PST. The PC trails behind at 10:00AM PST. The patch fixes a multiplayer bug which allowed inappropriate use of missile ammunition and a memory issue related tio loading DLC.
]]>Mass Effect 3 development staff have released two new screenshots showing off what is believed to be the next single-player DLC pack for the 2012 sci-fi RPG.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Ballistic, is live. In the event, Recon has reported that there are many Reaper creatures out there running about the place, and they must be culled. Players will be tasked with destroying husk-creation mechanisms like Dragon’s Teeth, with the individual goal being to earn any gold weapon medal. Players can use the Assault Rifle, Heavy Pistol, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, or Submachine Gun to accomplish this. The reward is a Commendation Pack. Get more details through the link.
]]>Dead Space 3 will allow you to dress Isaac and new chum Carver in Mass Effect-inspired armour. See it in action through the break.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Geronimo, is live. In the event, Reaper units are identifying and targeting medics, so training in battlefield medicine for all N7 soldiers has commenced - regardless of specialty. Players will be tasked with delivering emergency care on the battlefield, in order to "confuse and frustrate the Reapers into abandoning their strategy." The individual goal this time out, is to earn any first aid medal on any map, at any difficulty. The reward is a Commendation Pack. Get more details through the link.
]]>Mass Effect 3 is scheduled for a maintenance window tonight. The game's Twitter feed advises that "impact should be minimal", suggesting it might still be possible to play during the three hour session, which kicks off at midnight PST. It's not clear what the maintenance will address although BioWare's constant addition of new content to the near year-old multiplayer title has raised (my) hopes for a new DLC pack or set of classes, weapons and challenges.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Genesis, is live. Apparently, casualties and battle fatigue "have worn down" some of the vest units, so soldiers whose tours of duty have been hyperextended are being cycled out, according to Bioware's post on the matter. The individual goal for the weekend is to extract twice: once as a base male human and once as a base female human on any map at any difficulty. The reward is a Commendation Pack. Get more details through the link.
]]>GDC organizers have announced more programming and design sessions for GDC 2013. The first focuses on programming AI and NPCs in Hitman: Absolution, and will be hosted by IO Interactive's Mika Vehkala and Maurizio De Pascale. A design track from BioWare's Dave Feltham will discuss bringing narrative to Mass Effect 3, and finally, GREE's Aaron Bannin will host a postmortem on Kingdom Age where he will discuss the use of data for "numbers, analytics," and more. GDC 2013 runs March 25-29 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
]]>The BioWare Blog advises that the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer is going on its annual hols from December 21, meaning there'll be nobody to host N7 Bounty events on the weekends of December 28 and January 4. But before staff turn off the lights and put the chairs on the tables, it's switched on all hazard maps, added two new card packs, and unlocked three new characters - the Drell Assassin, Batarian Slasher, and Volus Protector. Nice.
]]>EA's 12 days of Christmas sale on Origin is getting rather mega as we approach the big day, with Mass Effect 3, Mirror's Edge and TellTale's acclaimed Walking Dead series. Get the details below.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Alamo, is live and it looks as though the Reapers are making a push for Menae. Alliance Intelligence seems to think the Reapers are luring the forces into "committing large-scale defenses to the moon that they will wipe out." The counter-strategy is to insert small, stealth units in order to conduct disruptive offensives and hold the firebase. The team goal is to earn the “Survived 5 Waves” medal on the Firebase Condor map at any difficulty with extraction not required. The reward is a Commendation Pack. Get more information here.
]]>Apparently, the "late 2014 to mid-2015" date for Mass Effect 4 is "inaccurate," according to an EA spokesperson.
]]>Mass Effect 3 on Wii U hasn't exactly lit up the charts, but BioWare has confirmed it has further plans for the series on Nintendo's console. Get the details below.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Onslaught, is live an there's been a shortage of specialized weapons on several fronts. In order to combat the issue, population centers "must be reclaimed" in order to rebuild munitions factories. The individual goal for the weekend is to earn 75,000 points of damage using an assault rifle on any map at any difficulty. Points are cumulative across matches, and extraction is not required. More through here.
]]>Mass Effect 3's next story DLC is being developed as you read this. BioWare Edmonton is bringing in eight writers to pen the script, it features the return of Seth Green's Joker, and has a music number that has "high potential for tears". Sounds like a biggie. Get the details below.
]]>Mass Effect 3′s latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Detonator, is live and looks as though recent setbacks have "prompted changes in unit composition." According to Bioware: "Turian cabal theory is now dominant training paradigm. N7 units will now be deployed with pairs or higher percentages of biotics wherever available to maximize effectiveness." Whatever that mean. Surely Mass Effect 3 players are well-versed in it. The individual goal this time out is to earn 20,000 Biotic Explosion points on any map at any difficulty. Players will need to kill the enemy with the explosion for the points to count. Points are cumulative across matches. Extraction not required. Enjoy.
]]>Mass Effect 3: Omega launches today, and its been hailed by Bioware as the largest expansion to date for the action-RPG; however, it wasn't originally four hours long nor 2GB in size, according to producer Fabrice Condominas.
]]>BioWare has released a new piece of cosmetic DLC for Mass Effect 3's single-player. The Alternate Appearance Pack contains three new looks for "your favourite squad members including, Liara, EDI, and Garrus" as well as one bonus armour set for Commander Shepard, which looks like a Cerberus kit. The pack goes for 160 MS or BioWare Points on Xbox 360 and PC, or $1.99 on the PlayStation Network; expect it during your local console update. Hit the break for a couple of screens.
]]>Mass Effect 3: Omega, Battlefield 3: Aftermath, and Wii U titles are the subjects discussed in the latest edition of EA's PWND. In it, DICE's Niklas Fegraeus highlights details contained in the four new multiplayer maps in Battlefield 3: Aftermath. Some hands-on time with Mass Effect 3: Omega is show as a chat with Fabrice Condominas of Bioware Montreal takes place, and Visceral producer Greg Rizzer talks about the pace and tone for Army of TWO: The Devil's Cartel. The Mass Effect 3: Special Edition, the Genesis 2 interactive comic by Dark Horse and FIFA 13 gameplay on WIi U are also touched upon in the 5:36 minute video posted below.
]]>Mass Effect 3: Omega - BioWare's next single player expansion pack - will not be coming to the Wii U version of the game, publisher EA has confirmed. Don't be blue though, It might still get DLC of some form.
]]>Mass Effect 3's latest N7 Bounty Weekend, Operation Gearhead, went live last night and it looks as though hostile forces are hellbent on destroying strategic capabilities by targeting technical experts. The individual goal this time out is to earn 75,000 points as any engineer class and extract three times as any engineer class on any map at any difficulty. Those who succeed will receive a Commendation Pack. That's it, so good luck engineers. Godspeed.
]]>Mass Effect 3's Omega DLC will not be available for Wii U, according to the official Mass Effect Twitter.
]]>Mass Effect 3: Special Edition for Wii U has a video available below, showing what's in store for players when the series debuts on the new Nintendo console. The game makes use of features and content that "fully take advantage" of the console's hardware, and the GamePad can be used to issue commands and perform attacks. Bonus content includes an additional mission and squad member, an exclusive new weapon, the Extended Cut ending, and an interactive backstory experience. Mass Effect 3: Special Edition is due on Wii U November 18 in the US and November 30 in Europe.
]]>Even if you can't get online for Mass Effect 3's N7 Day, you can still enjoy some of the benefits and participate in a special event.
]]>Mass Effect 3: Omega, the next single-player expansion for the space saga, has some new screenshots available for you to browse below. You've already seen three here, so we won't repeat those. Omega is out on November 28.
]]>The Mass Effect Trilogy is out today in the US on PC and Xbox 360, Bioware has celebrations planned.
]]>Bioware has revealed further details of how the Wii U version of Mass Effect 3 differs from previous releases.
]]>Finally, Mass Effect 3's ultimate berserker units have a chance to shine. This weekend's N7 operation is the unfortunately named Jackhammer, and asks players to earn 75,000 with Biotic Charge on any map, on any difficulty, to score a Commendation pack - and, of course, a new medal for your N7 score card. Visit the BioWare Blog for more information.
]]>Mass Effect 4 - or whatever the next Mass Effect will be called - will star a hero that is not just a re-hash of Commander Shepard, BioWare Montreal has revealed to VG247. Find out the studio's philosophy to crafting the next star of the franchise below.
]]>Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with DOOM 3: BFG - out on October 19 , The Walking Dead – Episode 4, and DLC for Sleeping Dogs, Borderlands 2 and Mass Effect 3. Plus members can also gain access to the beta for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.
There's still more though, and don't forget: the PS Store has been revamped, and you can familiarize yourself with the changes and get a comprehensive look through here.
Hit up the break for the PS Store update.
]]>Mass Effect 3 players can now download the Groundside Resistance weapon pack for the single-player portion of the game.
]]>The Wii U's unique hardware features and unfamiliarity mean Straight Right has more than a simple port on its hands with Mass Effect 3. We spoke to founder Tom Crago about working on one of this generation's most important franchises.
]]>Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, F.E.A.R., Mass Effect 3, Bulletstorm, Skyrim, Dishonored and many, many more lovely games are on sale this weekend through digital PC outlets. Both the Batmans are$10 each, so is F.E.A.R.; ME3 is $12 and Bulletstorm is a whopping $5. Those who are fans of The Sherlock Holmes games, can pick up a collection on Steam for $8.74. It does our head in, really. If you want a comprehensive list of all the sales, head on over to Shack where the lovely Alice O'Connor has the low down on all the savings.
]]>Mass Effect 3's massive free multiplayer update, Retaliation, goes live today, and while not every one of it secrets has been revealed, you can plunder its contents within.
]]>The Mass Effect 3: Retaliation multiplayer expansion is now available on Xbox Live and Origin. It should arrive later on the US PS Store.
]]>Mass Effect 3: Retaliation, a multiplayer expansion pack, will be released next week for free.
]]>Mass Effect 3's latest multiplayer event, Operation Overdrive, starts tomorrow and will run through the weekend.
]]>Mass Effect 3 will receive a its largest patch to date later this week, which promises to improve the gaming experience with various fixed, bug squashing for both the campaign and multiplayer.
]]>Mass Effect Trilogy developer BioWare has confirmed that the collection will include bonus DLC, but that the contents are different for each format. Find out what comes with your format below.
]]>Mass Effect Trilogy, a compilation of all Mass Effect games in one box, will arrive in stores during November.
]]>Mass Effect 3's incoming Omega DLC pack will deliver more single-player content. It's not out for a while but gamers have datamined the full game disc to reveal possible plot spoilers for the DLC. SPOILER ALERT. You have been warned.
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