You can watch the recently released teaser trailer for the sequel here.
Here's the full release from EA:
EDMONTON, Alberta - (Business Wire) Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today officially announced Mass Effect 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the multi award-winning 2007 hit, Mass Effect. The Mass Effect trilogy is a masterful science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril...
"We're going to surpass the extraordinary gaming experience we brought our fans in Mass Effect by delivering intensified combat and expanded weapon options as well as increased depth of planet exploration, all while delivering a powerful, emotionally engaging story," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager and CEO, BioWare and General Manager and Vice President, EA.
"Mass Effect 2 is shaping up to be an unforgettable RPG-shooter experience, taking players on a non-stop roller-coaster ride filled with stunning plot twists and no-holds-barred action."
Mass Effect 2 is coming to PC and the Xbox 360 video game system in Early 2010.
I agree with a point some other posters made in a previous thread - the PS3 owners really need to have the first part before the second chapter...it's just not right otherwise - almost an insult to a great storyline.
Wouldn't surprise me if they got them in a twin-pack at some point. Either way, everyone should get a chance to play this.
Recently in GAME I picked up the Mass Effect book bundle that contains the Strategy Guide + Hardbacked Concept Art Book for the bargain price of £8. It had a RRP of £30.
The press release doesn't mention the words exclusive in any way shape or form. I still have yet to finish the first one, so I'm not particularly interested in the sequel. It is quite possible that the game will come to the PS3 at a later date.
Without a doubt one of the best Gaming experiences I have played this Gen and I simply cannot wait for the sequel.
Is Shepherd alive, MIA or dead? So many questions that need answered, one that wont need answeresd is that this will come to PS3 but any PS3 owners may have to wait a while before they can play it themsleves (or so it seems).
The press release doesn't mention the words exclusive in any way shape or form. I still have yet to finish the first one, so I'm not particularly interested in the sequel. It is quite possible that the game will come to the PS3 at a later date.
It's coming to the PS3 a few months after it's released on the 360 and PC. It will be released as a special edition with Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 in the same box. The special edition will also be released for the 360. Go to the Ray Muzyka interview in last months Play magazine.
Bloody hell EA are passing up the chance to earn £££ by releasing this game on PS3/360/PC simultaneously, which is unlike them.
I've no doubt it will come to PS3, but why the silly delay? It will sell crap if they delay it for more than 6 months, like was the case with Bioshock.
Resident Evil 5 and SF4 have shown PS3 versions of multiplatform games sell very well, and in RE5s case, even outsell the 360 version.
I though Mass Effect 2 would be released at the same time on Xbox 360 & PS3 since EA own Bioware now...
Anyway, I loved the first game (even though the planet exploration side missions were incredibly dissapointing) and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Bloody hell EA are passing up the chance to earn £££ by releasing this game on PS3/360/PC simultaneously, which is unlike them.
I've no doubt it will come to PS3, but why the silly delay? It will sell crap if they delay it for more than 6 months, like was the case with Bioshock.
Resident Evil 5 and SF4 have shown PS3 versions of multiplatform games sell very well, and in RE5s case, even outsell the 360 version.
So in summation, the PS3 is better than the 360.
It sold more in Japan, the smallest gaming market of the main three, UK sales 55/45 in favour of 360... US sales still unannounced but with millions more 360's sold there than PS3's it's not hard to guess which way that'll go...
So in summation... you're talking out your bottom.
No ps3 release that ain't news that just gets them free advertising for the game ,starts tongues wagging forums discussing ,people get even more interested. Then it gets a ps3 release at a later date more interest in the game more free advertising.
Well hopefully this means there won't be a PS3 version that would put my mind at ease abit (sad I know but I want this game, over nearly everything else, to stay exclusive even though I have both consoles). @ Dajmin If you mean the freeze screen for tactics in battle ME had it before Fallout3 and it does more in ME, I personally hope they improve the battle system by bringing that back, that (and alot more DLC) would make ME2 the best game ever except maybe for ME3.
Bloody hell EA are passing up the chance to earn £££ by releasing this game on PS3/360/PC simultaneously, which is unlike them.
I've no doubt it will come to PS3, but why the silly delay? It will sell crap if they delay it for more than 6 months, like was the case with Bioshock.
Resident Evil 5 and SF4 have shown PS3 versions of multiplatform games sell very well, and in RE5s case, even outsell the 360 version.
So in summation, the PS3 is better than the 360.
It sold more in Japan, the smallest gaming market of the main three, UK sales 55/45 in favour of 360... US sales still unannounced but with millions more 360's sold there than PS3's it's not hard to guess which way that'll go...
So in summation... you're talking out your bottom.
323,228 sales of PS3 Resident Evil 5 in less than a week is not to be scoffed at.
Street Fighter 4 has sold 570,000 on 360 and 550,000 on PS3 worldwide, so the sales are there on the PS3 front if devs make games multi-plat on first day.
Needs ship combat. I felt that was the one element that couldve made the original PERFECT. I mean anyone thats seen the last few scenes of the game will agree it wouldve been a lot of fun being involved in the space combat. Either commanding a fleet C&C style or controlling a ship itself at certain points in the game would be mental.
It sold more in Japan, the smallest gaming market of the main three, UK sales 55/45 in favour of 360... US sales still unannounced but with millions more 360's sold there than PS3's it's not hard to guess which way that'll go...
So in summation... you're talking out your bottom.
err American sales figures for Resi Evil 5 are available.
20mil ps3 users?? whats that got to do with anything? look what happened when bioshock as released on the ps3?
2 million sold on the 360, and less than 300k sold on the ps3. 20mil my a$$. ps3 gamers don't buy games like 360 gamers do. thats why developers can make more money on 360, its a cashcow
20mil ps3 users?? whats that got to do with anything? look what happened when bioshock as released on the ps3?
2 million sold on the 360, and less than 300k sold on the ps3. 20mil my a$$. ps3 gamers don't buy games like 360 gamers do. thats why developers can make more money on 360, its a cashcow
The reason that Bioshock didn't sell well (as would also be the case with Mass Effect) on the PS3 was because it appealed more to the PC gamer crowd. PS3 fans know Metal Gear and Gran Turismo and that is why they sell so well. Simples.
Shame it isn't coming to the PS3, but then the majority of PS3 gamers won't even care.
The reason that Bioshock didn't sell well (as would also be the case with Mass Effect) on the PS3 was because it appealed more to the PC gamer crowd. PS3 fans know Metal Gear and Gran Turismo and that is why they sell so well. Simples.
Shame it isn't coming to the PS3, but then the majority of PS3 gamers won't even care.
If Bioshock appealed more to the PC crowd it wouldn't have sold so well on the 360 either.
The reason that Bioshock didn't sell well (as would also be the case with Mass Effect) on the PS3 was because it appealed more to the PC gamer crowd. PS3 fans know Metal Gear and Gran Turismo and that is why they sell so well. Simples.
Shame it isn't coming to the PS3, but then the majority of PS3 gamers won't even care.
If Bioshock appealed more to the PC crowd it wouldn't have sold so well on the 360 either.
Something can appeal to more than one crowd. For a long time the 360 was seen as an FPS console. Bioshock is an FPS. Regardless of the story, peopel see FPS, see good review scores and buy.
If Bioshock appealed more to the PC crowd it wouldn't have sold so well on the 360 either.
How come Bioshock is a success on the Xbox360 yet Little Big Planet is a failure on the PS3 even though to date it's sold almost a million more units than Bioshock on the 360 and PS3 combined?
If Bioshock appealed more to the PC crowd it wouldn't have sold so well on the 360 either.
How come Bioshock is a success on the Xbox360 yet Little Big Planet is a failure on the PS3 even though to date it's sold almost a million more units than Bioshock on the 360 and PS3 combined?
When did I say LBP is a failure? I was stating to Mark that Bioshock never appealed mainly to PC gamers, my belief is that it was released too late on the PS3 after it's initial launch.
Going by Mark's thinking, it should have sold less on the 360 too.
If Bioshock appealed more to the PC crowd it wouldn't have sold so well on the 360 either.
How come Bioshock is a success on the Xbox360 yet Little Big Planet is a failure on the PS3 even though to date it's sold almost a million more units than Bioshock on the 360 and PS3 combined?
When did I say LBP is a failure? I was stating to Mark that Bioshock never appealed mainly to PC gamers, my belief is that it was released too late on the PS3 after it's initial launch.
Going by Mark's thinking, it should have sold less on the 360 too.
The reason that Bioshock didn't sell well (as would also be the case with Mass Effect) on the PS3 was because it appealed more to the PC gamer crowd. PS3 fans know Metal Gear and Gran Turismo and that is why they sell so well. Simples.
Shame it isn't coming to the PS3, but then the majority of PS3 gamers won't even care.
If Bioshock appealed more to the PC crowd it wouldn't have sold so well on the 360 either.
Something can appeal to more than one crowd. For a long time the 360 was seen as an FPS console. Bioshock is an FPS. Regardless of the story, peopel see FPS, see good review scores and buy.
Bloody hell EA are passing up the chance to earn £££ by releasing this game on PS3/360/PC simultaneously, which is unlike them.
I've no doubt it will come to PS3, but why the silly delay? It will sell crap if they delay it for more than 6 months, like was the case with Bioshock.
Resident Evil 5 and SF4 have shown PS3 versions of multiplatform games sell very well, and in RE5s case, even outsell the 360 version.
So in summation, the PS3 is better than the 360.
It sold more in Japan, the smallest gaming market of the main three, UK sales 55/45 in favour of 360... US sales still unannounced but with millions more 360's sold there than PS3's it's not hard to guess which way that'll go...
So in summation... you're talking out your bottom.
323,228 sales of PS3 Resident Evil 5 in less than a week is not to be scoffed at.
Street Fighter 4 has sold 570,000 on 360 and 550,000 on PS3 worldwide, so the sales are there on the PS3 front if devs make games multi-plat on first day.
You just pipe down.
Yet it still came second... I can scoff all I want.
It sold more in Japan, the smallest gaming market of the main three, UK sales 55/45 in favour of 360... US sales still unannounced but with millions more 360's sold there than PS3's it's not hard to guess which way that'll go...
So in summation... you're talking out your bottom.
err American sales figures for Resi Evil 5 are available.
Bioshock came too late to PS3 (which would be the same for Mass Effect), so everyone who wanted Bioshock already got it on the PC. So, no wonder it didn't do so well on PS3.
So I don't think ME 1 or 2 will come to PS3. They'd have to release ME 1 first and seeing how Bioshock's late release went I don't think it's gonna happen.
Well, doesn't really matter to me, I got ME 1 on PC. Though it's shame, if they released ME 1 and then 2 on PS3, I'd most probably buy the first one 2nd time for PS3 and then the sequel also for PS3. Shame, but doesn't matter. I'll be getting ME2 on the PC in that case. (I just hope they'll go for simultaneous release this time.)
The reason that Bioshock didn't sell well (as would also be the case with Mass Effect) on the PS3 was because it appealed more to the PC gamer crowd. PS3 fans know Metal Gear and Gran Turismo and that is why they sell so well. Simples.
Shame it isn't coming to the PS3, but then the majority of PS3 gamers won't even care.
Thats kind of like me saying 'What's Little Big Planet? What's Uncharted: Drakes Fortune?' As I only have a 360 can I not know of Games on other platforms or do I ignore upcoming games for the PS3 like inFamous and Heavy Rain?
I actually thought most Gamers would have heard of what was for many people GOTY 2007 (Thats Mass Effect in case you didnt know). Still if you knowwhat the majority of PS3 owners think then I suppose your right.
The reason that Bioshock didn't sell well (as would also be the case with Mass Effect) on the PS3 was because it appealed more to the PC gamer crowd. PS3 fans know Metal Gear and Gran Turismo and that is why they sell so well. Simples.
Shame it isn't coming to the PS3, but then the majority of PS3 gamers won't even care.
Thats kind of like me saying 'What's Little Big Planet? What's Uncharted: Drakes Fortune?' As I only have a 360 can I not know of Games on other platforms or do I ignore upcoming games for the PS3 like inFamous and Heavy Rain?
I actually thought most Gamers would have heard of what was for many people GOTY 2007 (Thats Mass Effect in case you didnt know). Still if you knowwhat the majority of PS3 owners think then I suppose your right.
The only reason you know about Drakes and LBP is because you frequent CVG. The only reason I know about Mass Effect and Bioshock is because I frequent CVG. Of course, other people visit other sites, but it is the same theory.
What I am trying to say is that the average PS3 fan knows very little about Bioshock and Mass Effect because they are more famous on PC/360. PS3 magazines are adorned with God Of War, GT5 and Metal Gear stories, and not the aformentioned ME and Bioshock. In fact, I asked a few of my PS3 owning mates if they had heard of those games, particularly ME. 1 out of 7 had heard of it and only because his brother had a 360.
Seriously, to the casual PS3 gamer, ME is 'who?'.
And I still believe that those types of 'PC' games are just not as popular on Sonys system. You could say that COD broke that particular trend on the PS3, but then the majority of hardcore gamers love war games, as was proven by Medal of Honour on the PS2.
Firstly, Mass effect, was, and still is, one of the best games available on the xbox360, that and the fact you can pick it up for as little as £7 if you know where to look means that anyone with a 360 has NO excuse for not playing it.
Sure, its by no means a perfect game, but its an amazing piece of software, a true classic IMO.
Secondly, I own both a PS3, and a 360, so to me the fact that it may or may not be coming out on the PS3 doesn't bother me in the slightest, TBH, if it were coming out on both, I would still go for the 360 version.
I can't put my finger on what it is that makes me favour the 360 over the PS3, but I just get the feeling the PS3 tries to hard, where as everything on the 360 just seems to flow, it looks right, it feels right, and it just seems to gel extremely well together, the PS3 seems to always be playing catch up with the 360, and the trophies system will never be as rewarding to me as the achievement system.
The only plus I can think of with the PS3 is free online multiplayer, although having played a number of online games with the PS3, its not that much of a plus.
The only reason you know about Drakes and LBP is because you frequent CVG. The only reason I know about Mass Effect and Bioshock is because I frequent CVG. Of course, other people visit other sites, but it is the same theory.
What I am trying to say is that the average PS3 fan knows very little about Bioshock and Mass Effect because they are more famous on PC/360. PS3 magazines are adorned with God Of War, GT5 and Metal Gear stories, and not the aformentioned ME and Bioshock. In fact, I asked a few of my PS3 owning mates if they had heard of those games, particularly ME. 1 out of 7 had heard of it and only because his brother had a 360.
Seriously, to the casual PS3 gamer, ME is 'who?'.
And I still believe that those types of 'PC' games are just not as popular on Sonys system. You could say that COD broke that particular trend on the PS3, but then the majority of hardcore gamers love war games, as was proven by Medal of Honour on the PS2.
spot on i reckon, most ps3 owners are still casual and are really only interested in fifa, PES, GT5, singstar and games like that. it would be interesting to see how many console owners bother reading websites or magazines about gaming, how often do we see charts with average games placed highly? readers of sites like cvg tend to be more hardcore and knowledgeable.
pfft. hardcore gamers like wargames pull the other one. Casual gamers like military fps,sports and driving games.
Proper hardcore gamers you know people that consider gaming a hobby not just somthing to do when they get back from the pub like a much wider variety of games and generally things that are a little different or interesting, your bioshocks and mass effects of this world are definately the domain of hardcore gamers.
COD has become as casual as wii sports and fifa.
I personally don't think they'll bother releasing mass effect 2 on the PS3. There's already a large enough install base of the original on the 360 and PC to ensure the game will sell very well. It'll just be another bioshock, all the people that really wanted to play it either bought a 360 (like i did) or got it on the pc.
I know the PS3 is in dire need of more RPGs, But your average PS3 owner would rather play Gran Turismo and COD. At least there's still White knight chronicles and Heavy rain to look forward to.
So by the logic of a few on here: the 360 is hardcore and the PS3 is casual? Where does that leave the Wii then?
Games like MGS4 and KZ2 are so casual its unbelievable?
Mmmmmmm.
Nope - I think this thread has somewhat gone off course....
I cannot begin to tell you how much I despise the terms 'hardcore' and 'casual' when referring to games or gamers. It's either incredibly patronising or pretentious.
So by the logic of a few on here: the 360 is hardcore and the PS3 is casual? Where does that leave the Wii then?
Games like MGS4 and KZ2 are so casual its unbelievable?
Mmmmmmm.
Nope - I think this thread has somewhat gone off course....
I cannot begin to tell you how much I despise the terms 'hardcore' and 'casual' when referring to games or gamers. It's either incredibly patronising or pretentious.
They are both good words when you replace games/gamer with Sex...
So by the logic of a few on here: the 360 is hardcore and the PS3 is casual? Where does that leave the Wii then?
Games like MGS4 and KZ2 are so casual its unbelievable?
Mmmmmmm.
Nope - I think this thread has somewhat gone off course....
I cannot begin to tell you how much I despise the terms 'hardcore' and 'casual' when referring to games or gamers. It's either incredibly patronising or pretentious.
They are both good words when you replace games/gamer with Sex...
So by the logic of a few on here: the 360 is hardcore and the PS3 is casual? Where does that leave the Wii then?
Games like MGS4 and KZ2 are so casual its unbelievable?
Mmmmmmm.
Casual gamers also love MGS. Killzone 2 has not set the world on fire with sales, probably because it is an 18 rated game. Oh, and because it doesn't attract casual gamers.
The Wii is a family orientated console, which doesn't necessarily mean casual. The casual crowd are those that spend the odd moments on (for the most part) Fifa or NFS and the like. The 360 has casual fans too.
Just accept that ME and Bioshock style games do not interest the majority PS3 gamers. They either want well known franchises or big blockbusters like God Of War. Could I say games with more immediate action? Yes. Which is exactly the reason why I bought a PS3.
I also don't understand the need to pidgeon hole gaming, gaming is gaming regardless of all this "hardcore" or "casual" bullplop
Absolutely - plus, I'd imagine most gamers would appreciate a wide range of games.
What would Street Fighter be classified as? - sure, it takes a lot of practice to get to a 'hardcore' level of skill....but, pretty much anyone can pick up a control pad and have a few fights.
So by the logic of a few on here: the 360 is hardcore and the PS3 is casual? Where does that leave the Wii then?
Games like MGS4 and KZ2 are so casual its unbelievable?
Mmmmmmm.
Casual gamers also love MGS. Killzone 2 has not set the world on fire with sales, probably because it is an 18 rated game. Oh, and because it doesn't attract casual gamers.
The Wii is a family orientated console, which doesn't necessarily mean casual. The casual crowd are those that spend the odd moments on (for the most part) Fifa or NFS and the like. The 360 has casual fans too.
Just accept that ME and Bioshock style games do not interest the majority PS3 gamers. They either want well known franchises or big blockbusters like God Of War. Could I say games with more immediate action? Yes. Which is exactly the reason why I bought a PS3.
I'd agree with this.
I think the bottom line is that if anyone was interested in ME, they'd have either bought a 360 or got it on the PC. I know it was a huge influence in me deciding to get a 360....I love BioWare. These are the kind of decisions people make when choosing a console - not it's supposed 'image', but what exclusives it has. If GTA4 was a PS3 exclusive, I'd have probably got one of those instead.
just for the record. i too hate the terms hardcore and casual. Its elitist b******s come up by basement dwellers that hate the fact that gaming has finally hit the mainstream proper. No more is being a gamer the select club of the maladjusted and socially inadequete and i'd like to say its about bloody time.
The whole COD/Bioschock thing tells you alot about the real two types of gamers. Ones that enjoy story and plot and those that enjoy the competitive side of gaming more than anything else.
Not to say that you can't enjoy both but like elvis and the beatles people tend to enjoy one more than the other.
just for the record. i too hate the terms hardcore and casual. Its elitist b******s come up by basement dwellers that hate the fact that gaming has finally hit the mainstream proper. No more is being a gamer the select club of the maladjusted and socially inadequete and i'd like to say its about bloody time.
The whole COD/Bioschock thing tells you alot about the real two types of gamers. Ones that enjoy story and plot and those that enjoy the competitive side of gaming more than anything else.
Not to say that you can't enjoy both but like elvis and the beatles people tend to enjoy one more than the other.
Well, I'm definitely in the 'story' camp (and Beatles). Having said that, I played Virtua Fighter 5 for a good 3 hours last night.
just for the record. i too hate the terms hardcore and casual. Its elitist b******s come up by basement dwellers that hate the fact that gaming has finally hit the mainstream proper. No more is being a gamer the select club of the maladjusted and socially inadequete and i'd like to say its about bloody time.
The whole COD/Bioschock thing tells you alot about the real two types of gamers. Ones that enjoy story and plot and those that enjoy the competitive side of gaming more than anything else.
Not to say that you can't enjoy both but like elvis and the beatles people tend to enjoy one more than the other.
Well, I'm definitely in the 'story' camp (and Beatles). Having said that, I played Virtua Fighter 5 for a good 3 hours last night.
El Blaze FTW!
I am a Beatles fan, but I play games for enjoyment and challenge, rather than for a story. I use books and films for that.
I became a fan of gaming through such delights as Pacman and Space Invaders. Neither game had a sweeping tale of love, revenge, betrayal and loss. Nope, just shoot things, or eat things. Simplicity is always the closest to genius.
just for the record. i too hate the terms hardcore and casual. Its elitist b******s come up by basement dwellers that hate the fact that gaming has finally hit the mainstream proper. No more is being a gamer the select club of the maladjusted and socially inadequete and i'd like to say its about bloody time.
The whole COD/Bioschock thing tells you alot about the real two types of gamers. Ones that enjoy story and plot and those that enjoy the competitive side of gaming more than anything else.
Not to say that you can't enjoy both but like elvis and the beatles people tend to enjoy one more than the other.
Well, I'm definitely in the 'story' camp (and Beatles). Having said that, I played Virtua Fighter 5 for a good 3 hours last night.
El Blaze FTW!
I am a Beatles fan, but I play games for enjoyment and challenge, rather than for a story. I use books and films for that.
I became a fan of gaming through such delights as Pacman and Space Invaders. Neither game had a sweeping tale of love, revenge, betrayal and loss. Nope, just shoot things, or eat things. Simplicity is always the closest to genius.
I'm a fan of all type of games - I started out with the basic Pac-Man, Paperboy, Spy-Hunter (et al) and carried on up to the present day. I tend to prefer RPGs to any other genre these days - my tastes have changed somewhat....in fact, I'm really surprised that I'm enjoying a beat 'em up again.
So by the logic of a few on here: the 360 is hardcore and the PS3 is casual? Where does that leave the Wii then?
Games like MGS4 and KZ2 are so casual its unbelievable?
Mmmmmmm.
Casual gamers also love MGS. Killzone 2 has not set the world on fire with sales, probably because it is an 18 rated game. Oh, and because it doesn't attract casual gamers.
Gears is rated 18, plus it's not as if PS3 owners weren't hyped for it either.
The Wii is a family orientated console, which doesn't necessarily mean casual. The casual crowd are those that spend the odd moments on (for the most part) Fifa or NFS and the like. The 360 has casual fans too.
Just accept that ME and Bioshock style games do not interest the majority PS3 gamers. They either want well known franchises or big blockbusters like God Of War. Could I say games with more immediate action? Yes. Which is exactly the reason why I bought a PS3.
Plenty of those on the 360 and the Wii. PS3 owners aren't a different breed of gamer.
I have to say I half expected it to be released on PS3 as well since EA are now involved. Saying that, they would need to port ME1 to PS3, and I'm sure they're far too busy with the sequel to even think about that, plus like all former exclusives released on rival consoles, they don't tend to sell well as anyone who was interested in the game has already played it on 360 or PC. Early 2010 is longer than I expected, but atleast we finally have a date.
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