Game News Things get even more X-TREME: Jan 26, 2010

[DarkUnderlord]

Tags: Mass Effect 2

<a href="http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?newsbit=13474">RPGWatch have the press release</a>:
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<blockquote>BIOWARE ANNOUNCES JANUARY 26 LAUNCH DATE FOR MASS EFFECT 2 TOGETHER WITH EXCITING PRE-ORDER INCENTIVES
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Unique Armor and Weaponry Available with Pre-Orders at Select Retailers Worldwide
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Mark your calendar and lock in your copy of Mass Effect 2 now! Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the epic Shooter/RPG Mass Effect™ 2 will be on store shelves in North America on January 26, and on January 29 in Europe. With its larger-than-life hero Commander Shepard, intense shooter action, nuanced characters and a rich storyline, the much-anticipated sequel to the original award-winning opus is one of the most anticipated titles of 2010.
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“Our fans are in for a genuine thrill in the New Year with Mass Effect 2 – the second installment in the trilogy will be of amazingly high quality,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. “BioWare’s fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting this epic sequel, and we couldn’t be more excited to reward them for pre-ordering by delivering some awesome bonus content!”
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In North America, pre-order bonuses* include special-ops armor and weaponry that are designed to boost Commander Shepard’s skills and abilities. At GameStop, Terminus Gear is available with pre-orders, which includes the powerful Terminus Assault Armor and the M-490 Blackstorm Heavy Weapon.
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The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally charged science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.</blockquote>
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EPIC. SHOOTER. +<a href="http://au.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/masseffect2workingtitle/news.html?sid=6232541&mode=previews">GameSpot 10 min preview</a>.
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You can also <a href="http://blog.bioware.com/2009/10/15/preview-the-dark-horse-mass-effect-comic/">preview the first 7 pages</a> of the Mass Effect comic (said pitifully). PS3 owners also look like they'll <a href="http://gamebanshee.com/news/95357-mass-effect-2-not-coming-to-ps3-after-all.html">miss out on the game</a>.

 

[Occasionally Fatal]

EXCITING PRE-ORDER INCENTIVES
epic Shooter/RPG
larger-than-life hero
intense shooter action
nuanced characters
rich storyline
opus
genuine thrill
amazingly high quality
epic sequel
awesome bonus content
emotionally charged science fiction adventure
heroic Commander Shepard
most dangerous operatives
a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal.
intense shooter action
a rich futuristic storyline
emotionally engaging character interaction
unparalleled cinematic experience

mmmm buzzwords and phrases

 

[Andhaira]

I wonder why its not being ported to the ps3. Are the OS's so different that they can't afford the dev costs?

 

[Tycn]

More likely Microsoft is paying them for the privilege of exclusivity.

Plus it'd be odd if they released Part 2 of an epic trilogy without porting the first.

 

[JrK]

opus

Yeah good to know that it is a "work".

 

[aries202]

I don't like this new idea of EA (and Bioware?) that we have to decide which version of the game we will be getting, if we pre-order or if we pre-order the Collector's Edition. I mean, if we want this item we need to pre-order from a certain site; if if want that item, I need to pre-order from a certain other site. It's not very nice, I find - but such is capitalism, I guess....

Especially if the pre-order items show up as DLC...

 

[Overweight Manatee]

I don't like this new idea of EA (and Bioware?) that we have to decide which version of the game we will be getting, if we pre-order or if we pre-order the Collector's Edition. I mean, if we want this item we need to pre-order from a certain site; if if want that item, I need to pre-order from a certain other site. It's not very nice, I find - but such is capitalism, I guess....

Especially if the pre-order items show up as DLC...

Its to make the TRUE Mass Effect fans salute buy the game 5x over.

The rest of us will unlock the items a week after thanks to the tireless folks at the pirate bay.

 

[franc kaos]

The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally dead science fiction adventure set in a tiny universe filled with human like alien life and mysterious, cookie cutter planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will once again step into the role of the extreme Commander Shepard, commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy (cf. this is the new shit) on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal (end game spoiler). Featuring intense shooter action (90% of the game), a rich futuristic storyline (7% of the game), space exploration (3%), and emotionally dead 3D character interaction, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience - are you listening Hollywood?.

Can't wait.

 

[Boyarpunk]

EXCITING PRE-ORDER INCENTIVES
epic Shooter/RPG
larger-than-life hero
intense shooter action
nuanced characters
rich storyline
opus
genuine thrill
amazingly high quality
epic sequel
awesome bonus content
emotionally charged science fiction adventure
heroic Commander Shepard
most dangerous operatives
a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal.
intense shooter action
a rich futuristic storyline
emotionally engaging character interaction
unparalleled cinematic experience

mmmm buzzwords and phrases

The only buzzwords missing are "synergy" and "proactive".

 

[Serious_Business]

EXCITING PRE-ORDER INCENTIVES
epic Shooter/RPG
larger-than-life hero
intense shooter action
nuanced characters
rich storyline
opus
genuine thrill
amazingly high quality
epic sequel
awesome bonus content
emotionally charged science fiction adventure
heroic Commander Shepard
most dangerous operatives
a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal.
intense shooter action
a rich futuristic storyline
emotionally engaging character interaction
unparalleled cinematic experience

HELL YEAH FUCK YEAH MAN I CANT CONTROL MYSELF GONNA CUM YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAdplkxcvkcx^èvcxé
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[Clockwork Knight]

EXCITING PRE-ORDER INCENTIVES
epic Shooter/RPG
larger-than-life hero
intense shooter action
nuanced characters
rich storyline
opus
genuine thrill
amazingly high quality
epic sequel
awesome bonus content
emotionally charged science fiction adventure
heroic Commander Shepard
most dangerous operatives
a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal.
intense shooter action
a rich futuristic storyline
emotionally engaging character interaction
unparalleled cinematic experience

mmmm buzzwords and phrases

Buzzwords? Yes, we call these "adjectives"

 

[Stereotypical Villain]

And all the reviews will state that "ITZ BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!112!!! 11\10!!!!!"

Fuck you, world, i shall have my revenge soon.

 

[Berekän]

Its to make the EXTREME Mass Effect fans salute buy the game 5x over.

Fix'd