This and retcon Cerberus out of existence pretty please. Enough of that shitty, plot-hole singularity of a terrorist organization.
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BioWare teasing next Mass Effect [Up4: Fourth Pic (1 LQ offscreen, 3 concept art)]
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This and retcon Cerberus out of existence pretty please. Enough of that shitty, plot-hole singularity of a terrorist organization.
Marvel
could never
Indeed.
Sanctuary
Member
Considering the series has always been a console game?
I hope they bring back hubs and that feeling of discovery. I agree with the posts here that I want it to be a smaller-scale story and perhaps more character based like Mass Effect 2. Give us fun and diverse missions that aren't solely based on combat either.
Also, no planet mini-games whatsoever please.
Also, no planet mini-games whatsoever please.
dapperbandit
Banned
Planet scanning was a zen experience what are you talking about
I don't think you need an alternate universe. Just a huge time jump.
Star Wars needs the same but won't get it, because people are too fixated on seeing old Han Solo and old Luke Skywalker.
prag16
Banned
I'll still buy it day one like an asshole. But I have no idea how Bioware/EA actually thinks Mac "lots of speculation for everyone" Walters did a good job, and deserves another crack.
They should be on their knees begging for Drew Karpyshyn to come back.
Off topic, but I don't think Star Wars is in desperate need of a huge time jump. Just don't focus too heavily on the aging heroes of old. Except maybe Harrison Ford. He's still a badass. Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher on the other hand haven't aged well.
GlamFM
Banned
December 6.
masterkajo
Member
Then and only then I might consider to inform myself about the next Mass Effect.
shinobi602
Member
These are all of them, they're not all from the new Mass Effect:
http://storify.com/BioWare/n7-day-2013
Maybe if we all spam Drew Karpyshyn's twitter he'll come back and save the series.
I don't see Prothean battle armour, and I don't think they'd gamble on a setting totally devoid of not only humans, but a considerable chunk of the established universe that fans got attached to. Humans are that rock I think necessary to make it a mass market title, and Prothean era not only denies the game that, but also Turian, Asari, Quarian, Geth, Krogan, and every other species.[/quote[
Really? The arms and frame look 100% Prothean to me (credit to Fedele!)
Also Quarians were still around in the Prothean era I can't remember what other races Jarvic mentioned. I eman eyah, they weren't space fairing at that point but he did say Quarians were considered quite beautiful in his time.
Their fanbase overwhelmingly voted that they wanted 'the ability to choose your own race a la dragon age' but you could be right that they would be unwilling to not have humans. I get the feeling that this will be a prequel. The fanbase overwhelmingly voted against it, but they've been clear that this isn't Mass Effect 4, so they have some leeway.
Sorry I forgot to revert the title on the last update.
SniperHunter
Banned
yes
bengraven
Member
I see, okay, it was just that screen. Good.
shinobi602
Member
You took out that last pic?
bengraven
Member
Yeah, it said "2 LQ offscreen", but it was confirmed that second one was just ME3 MP.
So the others are still likely ME4. I almost lost my hype and we can't have that.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I think we're safe. That shape is flat on top while Cerberus logo is pointed at its peak.
Cerberus represents their best chance to muddle 'renegade' and 'paragon.' With just a few tweaks it's easily one of their strongest factions. Sort of like STG and the Genophage.
Speaking of Protheans and Soundtracks. Prothean Beacon was one of my favorites. It does a good job mixing as both an atmosphere and battle track.
Speaking of Protheans and Soundtracks. Prothean Beacon was one of my favorites. It does a good job mixing as both an atmosphere and battle track.
Yeah I compared again to what someone listed and it's definitely ME3 multiplayer.
RedAssedApe
Banned
annoying off screen shiet 
shinobi602
Member
It's still a useful picture. Casey tweeted it in direct reference to the new game and it's showing their office at work on it. Yea it's an ME3 screen. What do you think it's on the screen for? They're not playing ME3 matches in that office, they're developing the game, hence the caption of the image being "we're hard at work on the next game".
Most likely using it as a base for the next multiplayer in the next game, I think it's very relevant, no?
It's still a useful picture. Casey tweeted it in direct reference to the new game and it's showing their office at work on it. Yea it's an ME3 screen. What do you think it's on the screen for? They're not playing ME3 matches in that office, they're developing the game, hence the caption of the image being "we're hard at work on the next game".
Most likely using it as a base for the next multiplayer in the next game, I think it's very relevant, no?
You can put it back in if you like.
The game definitely has multiplayer given they have many job postings for that.
shinobi602
Member
Cool, didn't mean any offense dude, since it's part of their tweets about the new game, I thought it'd be best to keep it there.
To this day, ME1 still remains my favourite in terms of soundtrack. In recent times, I can only think of TLoU that does what ME1 did. ME2 and 3 shifted more toward traditional orchestral arrangements and I feel it has lost somewhat of its identity imbued by the unique collection of soundtrack from the franchise starter.
These felt otherworldly:
Normandy
Saren
Citadel
Presidium
The Ward
Liara's World
Feros
Virmire Ride Music
Uncharted Worlds (Galaxy Map)
Ilos
Vigil
These are some of the tracks that remain unique and memorable untouched by time. I really hope that franchise comes back to their roots this time around.
Mustn't forget: Uplink
These felt otherworldly:
Normandy
Saren
Citadel
Presidium
The Ward
Liara's World
Feros
Virmire Ride Music
Uncharted Worlds (Galaxy Map)
Ilos
Vigil
These are some of the tracks that remain unique and memorable untouched by time. I really hope that franchise comes back to their roots this time around.
Mustn't forget: Uplink
shinobi602
Member
Aww yiss, ME gifs
fe...male....?
Shepard looks pretty male to me.
I wonder, given what we have seen from Ryse, how close will we get to this:
Of course, w/o proper facial animation, things could actually get uglier overall. Dat Shepard smile *cringe*
shinobi602
Member
Proper animation is one of my top things I want fixed in this next game. No matter robot running and weird walks. Give me mocap please.
I wonder, given what we have seen from Ryse, how close will we get to this:
Of course, w/o proper facial animation, things could actually get uglier overall. Dat Shepard smile *cringe*
Looks very doable if The Order or Quantum's tech demo is anything to go by.
I really don't see that happening unless you want a more linear game with less choice. I believe the structure of Mass Effect makes the idea of mo-capping every scene too expensive.
shinobi602
Member
A mocapped running/walking animation can just be put on a loop, nothing out of the ordinary.
Other games with mocap have just as many cutscenes as an ME game, it shouldn't be impossible.
ElectricBlue187
Member
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Darknight34
Member
Exactly what I was thinking when I first read that.
People use gamefly?