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Mass Effect Can't go Multiplatform – Here's Why

Split-screen.com: "Granted, almost every company has or is rumoured to be ending age-old allegiances in this cost-hungry era of development. And hey, which gamer doesn't crave more high-quality titles for his console? The Mass Effect issue, however, involves more than a simple return on investments."

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Deviant - 343 days 18 hours ago

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not the best arguments ive read ...but who cares if its multi -.-

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chaosatom - 343 days 17 hours ago

1.1 - Yeah, his argument is that ps3 owners don't want Mass effect.

and that it won't sell well. Which is stupid, because ps3 owners now have a large enough base, that will easily meet any initial investment.

Anyways, I Don't see why they won't unless Ms pays them. I mean more platforms, means better sales.

If they can do Mass effect 2 on ps3, then it will open gates for mass Effect 3 to do even better.

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anh_duong - 343 days 17 hours ago

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mass effect 2 on ps3 will sell about 1 million worldwide (as a benchmark i used fallout 3 sales for the ps3 which sold 1.1mio copies).

20$ x 1 million = $20 million dollars worth of gross revenue to EA.

EA is a developer who have no allegience to any systems. EA also has game engines in place for ps3 games which bioware could use so development cost would be relatively light.

if ms doesn't pay for exclusivity (around $5m AT THE ABSOLUTE BEAR MINIMUM methinks for net revenue - net revenue higher since development cost is shared) then chances are it will pay for time exclusivity (which would be considerably cheaper). it is really microsoft's call because EA doesn't respect exclusivity without a fee. Don't forget that bioware is not a charity for the exclusive benefit of microsoft - it needs to make money to justify the hefty price EA paid for it.

ms CAN afford to pay for exclusivity - at the expense of making much money of me2 of course. AND this is what determines whether me2 goes mutli or not - and nothing else. the author's other arguments are superfluous/wrong.

the one caveat is if sony decides to help pay for development/marketing then it would hard for ms to force the game to stay exclusive.

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Lifendz - 343 days 17 hours ago

1.3 - I think Mass Effect would sell

if they price it at a reasonable price for a game that's been out for what...a year? That's why I passed on Bioshock. If it were 39.99 then maybe. 29.99 then defintely. But full retail price for a game that sells on 360 for around 20 bucks used is not happening.

But if EA keeps ME 2 and 3 360 console exclusive I'd be shocked. Most of their games lead on PS3 now and PS3 is earning them a good profit according to an article I read not too long ago. To pass up that much of an install base in this economy is insane. Especially when ME isn't exactly a Gears of War or Metal Gear type seller.

PSN/360: Lifendz

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Capt CHAOS - 343 days 17 hours ago

1.4 - @chaosatom

Well.. The PS3 owners only really seem to want exclusives, whilst the 360 owners will just grap up anything that is any good.

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sonarus - 343 days 17 hours ago

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Its hardly an argument really. As long as Mass Effect runs on Unreal Engine it can be ported with relative ease

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jonondaspot - 343 days 17 hours ago

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anh, ggod argument but your gross price point is too low. ea as a publisher and developer will get more than $20 a copy. retail gets almost nothing on a game sale. it's why they gamestop on others are so big on used games. $59 game at gamestop means a little more than$20 to ea. yeah that is the gross and not the net but still a lot of cash. also i think you'll see more sales on the ps3 than with fallout because me is more established now than fallout 3 was at launch. only us older gamers have and played the originals.

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ThanatosDMC - 343 days 17 hours ago

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But Mass Effect is all ready on Steam... what's he saying it cant go multiplat???? BS.

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anh_duong - 343 days 17 hours ago

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jonondaspot, yeah you might be right. i think i was very conservative in my calculations. even in my conservatism going xbox exclusive would mean EA taking a $20million dollar hit on gross revenues. That is a heck of a lot of revenues.

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pumpkinpunker - 343 days 17 hours ago

1.9 - @sonarus

Sure, it's the Unreal engine but it's a highly modified version.

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solidt12 - 343 days 16 hours ago

1.10 - No Arguement what so ever

This article should be pulled.

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sonarus - 343 days 16 hours ago

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Well i don't know if it will go multiplat or not but at this point i will say its 50-50. I don't know how easy it would be to release mass effect 1 on PS3 due to the microsoft publisher contract. Hell Mass effect 2 could be a timed exclusive but you cannot ignore the fact that EA does not do exclusives. Their priority is to maximize sales

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JayTe 123 - 343 days 16 hours ago

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for ps3 only owners (who don't have a high end pc) i hope it goes multiplat... it is realy on of THE best games i have ever played and you don't wanna miss out on it...

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Marceles - 343 days 16 hours ago

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The only people that care about it going multiplat is 360 fans. It'll just be something for 360 fans to be mad about and PS3 fans to laugh about just to say "I told you so". It was a great game though despite the little technical problems...I can just see it getting bashed on the PS3.

"Framerate problems on PS3 version of Mass Effect - Power of the Cell??"
"Buh the 360 version had the same problems."
"Shut up, it's a FLOP! 5.9/10!"

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js_mac - 343 days 16 hours ago

1.14 - Who honestly cares if it goes multiplat?

If they fix the glitches, and the ridiculously slow elevators and airlocks I'd probably buy it again.
As for L4D going multiplat: if it does, you can pretty much guarantee that Valve will have nothing to do with it (you'll probably all have read Gabe Newell's views on the PS3. Here's a link if you haven't - http://www.gamesindustry.bi... ). Like The Orange Box, someone else would do it and make a hack job of it.

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jonondaspot - 343 days 16 hours ago

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anh, just talked to a bud of mine that works in gaming - works for volition. he says companies like gamestop buy games wholesale. even being generous they would get the game for $49. ms or sony get a licensing fee that is normally about $8. it's differnt for companies dep[ending if the dev team is in house or part of sony, ms or nintendo. but the numbers above mean a publisher like ea gets a $41 gross off a game that goes on the ps3 or 360.

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00 - 343 days 16 hours ago

1.16 - "It'll just be something for 360 fans to be mad about"

You mean fanboys right, Cause most fans of(insert console here)don't really get mad about this stuff, because they're generally gamers.

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Marceles - 343 days 15 hours ago

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Fanboys of (inserts all consoles) won't get mad because they would've already played it on their 360, but I'm sure 360 fanboys who hate PS3 for getting anything would be mad if it went to the PS3. It's rare to see gamers in N4G too btw...there's only been a few where I can actually talk about classic games to that didn't start off in the Halo/God of War generation and I can talk about a game from any system and reminisce

1. No fanboy wants one of their good games to go to a console they hate
2. PS3 fanboys won't let 360 fanboys hear the end of it.

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Tempist - 343 days 15 hours ago

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I lol'd.

On one hand the elevator problems could be fixed and repition of the vehicle being dropped can be newer.

On the other hand, maybe PS3 users have something better to play than space elevator simulator deluxe.

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JsonHenry - 343 days 14 hours ago

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LOL!

IT IS ALREADY MUTLI-PLATFORM! The 360 and the PC versions have been out forever!

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marinelife9 - 343 days 14 hours ago

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I'll counter the article's argument.

A port of Mass effect
= tens of millions of dollars in new revenue without having to spend the time and money of creating a new IP.

= A new audience for Mass Effect 2 and 3

= tens of millions more in new revenue without having to spend the time and money creating a new IP.

I think that just about covers it.

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AnimeRaven - 343 days 13 hours ago

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jonondaspot

The cost that retailers get games for is suprising low. 1 PS3 game cost them roughly $25 if they buy in bulk and most retailers do the price goes down to around $20. If not how would a retailer such at Target sell a new release game for $35? Just tring to say dev's get paid less than people think. It is not the $60 for the game that is for sure.

Mass Effect would easly sell 1 million copies. I see no reason for them not to bring it to the PS3 if they would like to get the user base for future games. Over they year Bioware has been a great company as a whole. I think they would if they were allowed to. Knowing EA they are screaming for them to do it.

I could be wrong Bioware might keep it on the 360, but the PS3 will see EA porting it themselves as they do with Valve (lazy dev's).

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skimming - 343 days 13 hours ago

1.22 - It'll ultimately be good for both if multi...

RPGs, even action oriented ones like this one, isn't likely to create that much of a performance problem for the console. This means that performance tweaking that usually has to take place is less intense and less a determining factor in the release schedule.

If parallel development (actually staggered development) were to take place (utilizing same content but different studios) then it will make a lot of sense to release on both platforms.

Ultimately, if ported console is viable and the game sells decently, then its a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Here's to hoping that this games comes to PS3, cause that'll ultimately mean that the devs will get a bigger budget for the sequel.

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Sarcasm - 343 days 12 hours ago

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I don't get it... So when a PS3 game is going multiplatform, it's "business and a necessary move for the company"

But when a 360 game could go multiplatform, it's "they don't have the budget or revenue"

Do people intentionally get stupider? All these lame articles is proof of it.

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cherrypie - 343 days 12 hours ago

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Who cares? Well, BioWare should care. The PS3 doesnt have a significant enough install base -- and that base doesnt buy games like Xbox 360 owners.

Look at his "Flops";

blue dragon 600k
unfinite undiscovery 460k
last remnant 500k

Compare that with these PS3 RPG titles:

Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice 110k
Valkyria Chronicles 340k
Enchanted Arms 160k
White Knight Chronicles 310k

The author -- and the commentors above -- need to re-calibrate their "flop" meters.

Anh_duong: "mass effect 2 on ps3 will sell about 1 million worldwide" NOT A CHANCE.

The article is telling you why (in the Author's opinio) BioWare isnt interested in a PS3 version becuase it would be a money-loser. I agree with the article.

Bottom line: ME2 on PS3 is a money loser.

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peeler fan - 343 days 10 hours ago

1.25 - I think a better argument would

be Having Mass Effect on the PS3 would severly gimp the 360 version?

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supahbad - 343 days 6 hours ago

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wow where have you been, thats the complete opposite of what is true. you should just not talk anymore

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iamtehpwn - 343 days 6 hours ago

1.27 - "mass effect too big to go multiplat"

Final Fantasy XIII, anyone?

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The Lazy One - 343 days 5 hours ago

1.28 - The single biggest reason to keep ME2 at least timed exclusive

Is because it will delay the 360 version and hurt sales. The engine is already running on the 360, and should be optimized for the platform in the sequel.

They'd have to either cut back on optimization bringing the engine up on PS3 or delay the game to have it optimized for both.

I wouldn't be surprised if 2 came out later or 3 was multi-plat from launch, but I think ME2 will probably stay timed exclusive at least.

There's a lot of other factors that come into play, but that's probably the biggest part from bioware's PoV.

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NickIni - 342 days 18 hours ago

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This rings some bells. Maybe it's from articles such as:

FFXIII can't go multiplatform - here's why

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pain777pas - 337 days 1 hour ago

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Terrible article. Just plain rubbish. PS3 should get this game the first and second on one bluray disc. Already played it on my 360 so it would be nice to replay it from one disc then go right into 2.

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TIKUP - 343 days 18 hours ago

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Well yes it can, Bioware is now owned by EA!!
And everyone knows EA they like to bring a game to every console!!!

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pumpkinpunker - 343 days 17 hours ago

2.1 - yeah

except for Left 4 Dead. developed by Valve, published by EA, exclusive to the 360.

Bioware is a similar studio to Valve in that they're a relatively small studio that develops for PC like architecture. It would be a huge undertaking to port Mass Effect to the PS3 and I highly doubt MS would let it happen. Especially, when the sales for the PS3 ports of Bioshock and the Orange box flopped so it wouldn't take that much coaxing or money from MS to keep it exclusive. I just don't get how PS3 owners talk a good game but they just don't them. If you want more PS3 ports then buy the ones that have been released. It's easy.

It's not so simple for EA just to port Mass Effect to the PS3 and make money. They have to make a cost/benefit decision whether to devote a studio to the project. They have to determine if that studio could make them more money working on another game.

One last thing, I just can't believe Japan is missing out on the best RPG of this console generation. Trust me, I've played Fallout 3, Fable 2, and Lost Odyssey and they're great games but they don't hold a candle to Mass Effect.

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darkride66 - 343 days 16 hours ago

2.2 - But Left 4 Dead looks to be coming to the PS3.

EA is the elephant in the room. They make multiconsole games, why on earth would they sit on something as big as Mass Effect and not make it for an extra 19 million PS3 owners who wouldn't mind getting their hands on it.

As for this article it mentioned that Bioware is small and haven't developed anything for the PS3 yet. That's true. But over a year ago they started looking for PS3 guys, these listings were on their job site. As well, whenever I corner someone from Bioware locally and mention the PS3, they instantly get evasive and darty eyed and remind me that "You know we can't say anything." They're all pretty excited about the resources that EA brought to the table.

I've known for the last year that something is up for the PS3. Is it Dragon Age, Mass Effect, KOTOR or all of the above? I simply don't know...but something's brewing.

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blindfromthesun - 343 days 16 hours ago

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EA does not own Valve nor the IP license of Left 4 Dead. EA's logo isn't even on the Left 4 Dead box of the 360 version.

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tfur - 343 days 15 hours ago

2.4 - RE: 2.1

Quote "Bioware is a similar studio to Valve in that they're a relatively small studio "

Bioware is NOT a small studio. In fact they are huge... hundreds of employees...

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Joey Greco RULES - 343 days 13 hours ago

2.5 - L4D looks to be coming to the ps3?

really? where? i cant see it.
is it under that rock? im too lazy to check.

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darkpower - 343 days 7 hours ago

2.6 - @Joey Greco RULES

Here's your source: http://www.thegamereviews.c...

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Joey Greco RULES - 342 days 17 hours ago

2.7 - ok....i still dont see anything.....

you showed me an article from TGR, where they think this rumor "likely" has some truth to it.

what the hell does "likely" mean? and by the way....how is that proof?
so play.com's website says "coming soon" and you believe that?
Kid, you're in for a world of trouble if you believe everything you read on the internet.

well in that case....
http://ewall.org/index.php?...

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kingxtreme81 - 343 days 17 hours ago

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This guy is talking like Bioware is in charge of what happens with Mass Effect. If he had taken the time to properly inform himself, he would know that EA, not Bioware, controls the fate of Mass Effect.

As a PS3, 360 and PC owner, I couldn't care less what happens with Mass Effect in terms of exclusivity because I can play it regardless. That being said, the likelihood that it won't become multiplat is, in my opinion, rather small.

While I do agree that western-style RPGs won't do as well on the PS3 as they would on the PC and 360, there's still a market there. A market that is sizable enough that it cannot be ignored.

In the end I do believe Mass Effect will show on the PS3. Good if so because Mass Effect is an epic game, and the more people that can play it the better.

In regards to this article, not only is it a bad read and poorly researched, but the headline that the submitting user chose to use is useless flamebait. Combining the shoddiness of the article with the headline, I don't feel this should have been approved.

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blindfromthesun - 343 days 16 hours ago

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Bioware is owned by EA but they are largely independent within the company. Otherwise you wouldn't have the founders of Bioware still working at the studio, would you? Also, the developers original intentions were to keep the franchise on the PC and 360. Otherwise, the ability to transfer characters from one version to the next wouldn't exist and be a priority. I assume that because Mass Effect did not arrive on the PS3 (like Bioshock, after exclusivity ended) there is a much smaller chance of the game getting a sequel.

If Microsoft is smart they will keep Mass Effect 2 exclusive. Why? Because PS3's 2009 line up is rock solid. I don't care if it goes multi-plat as I will buy it regardless, however MS needs to convince people it has a solid 09' line up itself. Development costs and return on investment is another reason it won't switch. Bioshock sold only 300,000 copies after the 360 version was out for a year. To me this is a big warning sign.

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cherrypie - 343 days 12 hours ago

3.2 - Why would BioWare and EA want to burn money?

Isnt it really speculation? Has EA, BioWare or MS every really disclosed who owns the Mass Effect IP?

Sure, I'd love to know to satisfy my curiosity, but we're simply not privy to this information -- none of us.

The author's argument, about the sales (market and audience) vs. expense (development of the PS3 port) is a sound one.

I just cant see the PS3's install base supporting the development costs. Yes, ME runs on UE, and that could lead to an "easier port" and keep costs down enough to do a PS3 version -- but we're not privy to that information either.

Personally, I just dont see it. EA and BioWare arent in business to loose money.

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darkpower - 343 days 1 hour ago

3.3 - @blindfromthesun

Your theory is thought up well, but there is some speculation now that the first Mass Effect might end up getting ported, too.

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Socomer 1979 - 343 days 17 hours ago

4 - How can you doubt EA?

All we have to do to make sure they do is message the crap out of them on the boards. Firstly, they have to fix it.
i beat that game before and had the worst squad a.i. ever in a squad shooter and horrible framerate and texture loading. I dreaded elevators and exploring planets was boring after defeating one i forget the name... maul thresher? youve beat them all.

other than that the story telling and shooting was hot like fire.
except for the squad a.i. that you have to ignore. god! just remembering them is making me mad.

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pumpkinpunker - 343 days 16 hours ago

4.1 - lol

you think the squad ai is bad because you need to learn to play the game. you can control the squad. Also, you can even play the game similiar to a turn-based RPG if you frequently pause to give your squad directions.

let me guess, you played all soldier-like classes and tried to play it like an FPS? fail.

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Sangria - 343 days 17 hours ago

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Money is not really a matter for EA, after all they publish huge IPs such as Rock Band, FIFA, Need For Speed, Burnout, Sims,... They gave birth to new IPs such as Dead Space or Mirror's Edge, they forced the development of games like Command & Conquer Red Alert whereas it was canned or The Orange Box whereas Valve did not want to, etc...

So in my opinion, there is no real reason that would stop Electronic Arts' willing. If they want to have a multiplat Mass Effect, they will have a multiplat Mass Effect, even if they must use unrelated developers (like they did for Orange Box).

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cherrypie - 343 days 12 hours ago

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How do you know this? You're speculating on who "controls" the IP.

Again, please, i know this forum likes to substitute opinion for fact, but please, lets try and remain calm here.

Frankly, I hope PS3 gets ME2, because Mass Effect is one of the best Sci-Fi RPGs in a long long time. The epic story, art direction and the game-mechanics are fantastic.

If you get a chance, play it.

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Sangria - 343 days 9 hours ago

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I actually already have it. And Electronic Arts is a publisher, which means that they deliver money to developer to finance their project, if they didn't financed it themselves.

Electronic Arts outsourced the development of Orange Box on PS3 ( http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News... ).
Red Alert 3 disappeared from PS3 mind ( http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News... & http://www.n4g.com/industry... ) then reappears with extra stuff ( http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News... ).

Mirror's Edge DICE belongs to EA as well as Dead Space's Redwood Shores or Sims' Maxis. And finally, EA bought Mass Effect's BioWare in 2007. All that proves Electronic Arts are very influential and have the power to change things. That's why i think that, if EA wants a multiplat, it's just a matter of willing.

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Gaara_724 - 343 days 17 hours ago

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i loved mass effect one ( lvl 42 right now) so i dont care what it comes on as long as they fix the texture probs it will be the best rpg this year (thats if ff vs 13 dont come out) its on my must buy list anyway regardless of glitches ect

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Lord Vader - 343 days 8 hours ago

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yeah Ive revisted ME too. I dont care about multi, but I dont think it will happen unless its a timed release on PS3 for the simple fact of PS3 programming.

I just hope we get ME2 in 2009.... & Bioware finishes up KOTOR III !!!

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anthonyp01 - 343 days 18 hours ago

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Does anybody really care about Mass Effect? It's a pretty crap game by all accounts.

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Elven6 - 343 days 18 hours ago

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It wasn't the end all be all game Bioware touted it to be but it definitely wasn't crap either.

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PS360WII - 343 days 18 hours ago

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Hey now Mass Effect is an excellent game and if it does come to the PS3 you really should get it!

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jonondaspot - 343 days 18 hours ago

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it wasnt acrap game. it also didn't deliver on a lot of the big promises like huge worlds to explore. you could explore ppieces of a handful of worlds and most of those were dead planets.

mass effect had some good features and moments but most of the character models were used over and over...and over agaion. an talk about low res textures. i don't know what the writer means about optimized. does he mean dumb elevator sequences that were supposed to cover the background loading. no hdd hurt the game. if thats what he means by 360 optimization then he needs to rethink his argument.

one of the things that made me special wasn't the game but rather the lack of competition. look i got the 360 and pc versions both but that game isnt a bag a chips and a two liter pepsi cola folks.

the writer argument is alot of fluf. by the time me2 launches there wil be at least 20 million ps3 gamers. yeah, lets toss tha profit margin away. also he talks about bioware like ea doesn't exist. ea has shown they can optimize for the ps3 when they want to.

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 343 days 17 hours ago

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PS3 fantards are funny

Mass Effect 9.1 out of 10 average

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

Higher then most PS3 exclusives besides that BluRay movie called MGS4 and the only game worth buying a PS3 for LittleBigPlanet.

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AclayPS3 - 343 days 17 hours ago

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@anthonyp01,

No, I really don't care about Mass Effect. If it comes to PS3 then good, if it doesn't, it really doesn't matter to me.

It's gotten pretty good review scores, and I don't think that it's a crap game by any stretch of the imagination.

I've heard some people talk about some little bugs in the game and a lot of elevators or something, but that's about the only negative thing I've heard about it.

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PoSTedUP - 343 days 17 hours ago

1.6 - @ jonondaspot

0 for 3... not to shabby ; )

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Pennywise - 343 days 17 hours ago

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Mart you are such a bitter troll. Keep hanging on to those review numbers you noob.

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jonondaspot - 343 days 17 hours ago

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sorry mart but your argument went in the toilet when you called mgs4 a movie. jus the playable parts are over twice as long as glitches of war 2. tha doesnt include the interactive cutscens either.

you are a failure. not jus your argument but you as a person are a failure.

thanks posted. i try he he he

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Wiimaniac - 343 days 17 hours ago

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X360 fantards are funny

Metal Gear Solid 4 9.4 out of 10 average

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

Higher then most X360 exclusives besides that Overrated game called GTAIV the only game worth buying an X360 for a multi-plat.

DAMAGE CONTROL!

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Mavole - 343 days 17 hours ago

1.10 -

Calling someone a ''noob'' because you lack the basic intelligence to think of something better to say.

Just shut the hell up, Penny.

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LeGenDx - 343 days 16 hours ago

1.11 - NOOB

U g07 PWNSZORS L0L !!1!1

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Pennywise - 343 days 16 hours ago

1.12 -

LoL Mavole - Mind your own business. If I want to tell mart to keep grasping for straws, I can. If I want to call mart a noob because he acts like a 5 year old child, I will.

I have plenty to say. I have the intelligence to combat the wittiest of trolls... I have just lost the ambition. It is old... Its the same thing every day. Spouting out a genric shut the hell up noob feels good once in a while.

So in return - you shut up. No, you shut up. No, you. NOOB Keele.

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LeonSKennedy4Life - 343 days 13 hours ago

1.14 - Pennywise

I'm with you on that one.

Why can't those of us that didn't drop out of high school put ridiculous things every once in awhile? Everyone else does! "Noob" says nothing about your intelligence. It's just "1337 speak". We all use it. Those using phrases like "PSTard" or "Troll" or "Xbot" are the real morons.

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twoface - 343 days 17 hours ago

2 -

Why wait for ps3? Just get it on the pc.

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gravv - 343 days 17 hours ago

3 -

dont worry mart when killzone 2 achieve 95 - 97 in metacritics average, we will set the new standard for AAA game which is 95+.... you already did it in 2007 claimed that - 90 is not aaa and that's an insult to uncharted

now it's our turn, 95+ is an aaa title below that score is not aaa.... deal?

and dont talk about sales, if u wanna talk about sales let's talk about wii sport or britney spears album

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Mavole - 343 days 16 hours ago

3.1 -

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS GUY?

Suckstation 3 fans truly are the result of stupidity at its pinnacle.

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solidjun5 - 343 days 16 hours ago

3.2 - @Mavole

you calling someone "suckstation 3 fans" shows the lack the basic intelligence you have to think of something better to say.

You have issues man.

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Mavole - 343 days 16 hours ago

3.3 -

Hey, it's not my fault Playstation 3 sucks.

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Pennywise - 343 days 16 hours ago

3.4 -

Keele dont you have anything better to do?

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Wiimaniac - 343 days 17 hours ago

4 -

If FFXIII went multi-plat then why this piece of crap wouldn't?

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dukadork2 - 343 days 9 hours ago

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cuz only xb!tches put up with boring talking slide-shows.
who the f@ck cares about mass defect???

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gravv - 343 days 17 hours ago

5 -

and when that happens

PS3 got 2 aaa titles

360 none

two PS3 games will raise the bar higher in terms of aaa, only 95+ can be considered as an aaa title.... deal?

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gravv - 343 days 17 hours ago

6 -

why disagree

i still remember in 2007 when the mart and some xbox fans said about ps3 have no aaa games or games worth to play because it's below 90 average meta bla bla bla even though i didn't quote their post

and this time it's sony turn to raise the bar even higher, only 95+ is an aaa title period

my statement is this " 360 have no aaa games or games worth to play because it's below 95 " yeah just like you xbots said in 2007 about PS3 have no aaa games bullshit

im off

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Mavole - 343 days 16 hours ago

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You can't decide what's AAA, moron.

It's already been decided by people of higher importance.

90 is AAA, however, you can call 95 something a wee bit higher than AAA.

Killzone isn't getting +95 though so I don't see the point.

It'll get around an 88 like Resistance 2 and then everyone will move on to god of war 3 and how the 360 will die and Microsoft will be destroyed and the sun will rise with Sony as the leader of gaming industry (YEAH RIGHT LOL).

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solidjun5 - 343 days 16 hours ago

7.1 - right because you can predict the future about Killzone 2.

suuuuuuure buddy.

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gravv - 343 days 16 hours ago

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no it decided by the mart and his gang including you as*h*l* and who start the aaa sh*t first? it's the xbots

i believe you weren't here in 2007....

and i'm quoting your words killzone 2 isn't getting 95 or above....

let's see what happen next month

still even though killzone 2 can't reach 95, lbp > 360 exclusives = fact according to metacritic....you xbots really care about meta score and don't give a damn about sales weren't you? remember 2007

until now

PS3 1 aaa title = lbp

360 none....

haha hurt....

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NaiNaiNai - 343 days 15 hours ago

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this site is starting to make me sick with all the sony loyaist in here.
they are like those people who went, im gona vote obama cause hes black. T_T

so mass effect 2 could go mutiplat.
fine if that happens MGS4 will go to the 360.
-nai-

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brycespitler - 343 days 15 hours ago

9.1 - r u kidding me

i know you didnt just pull the voting for obama cuz he's black thing

ppl voted for him because he was a better choice than the old guy who thought the fundamentals of our economy were strong when it collapsed.

but whatever i can say dumb stuff too

i cant blv xbox loyalists
their just like the ppl who didnt vote for obama cuz he black

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NaiNaiNai - 343 days 15 hours ago

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sorry when did i say everyone who voted for him, voted cause he was black, i sure as hell know i didn't vote that way. so dont put words in my mouth.

not to mention the fact, you in no way countered what i said about ME2 going to the ps3. what a lame way to get my attention, just like a child, having to twist words to get the parent to take them to the park.
-nai-

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brycespitler - 343 days 15 hours ago

9.3 - i dont

care if it goes multiplat
i dont like your little b!tchy comments

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Jason 360 - 343 days 15 hours ago

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Xbox owners get Playstation exclusives.

Playstation owners want Xbox exclusives.

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Graphics Whore - 343 days 4 hours ago

10.1 -

It's not Xbox exclusive.

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Magic_The_Celt - 343 days 15 hours ago

11 -

Who gives a crap?

i had mass effect, as part of my 360 elite bundle back in may 08

garbage.. boring as hell and poor combat, basicly the whole game was a cutscene.

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The Judderman - 343 days 13 hours ago

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Best game ive played so far this gen for me is Mass Effect and ive played a lot. MGS, Uncharted, Gears,Halo3,Farcry, the list goes on and on. Ive played just about everything on both systems and Mass Effect is my favorite. Will it come to Ps3... no chance.

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whatis - 343 days 11 hours ago

13 - News Flash!

It already is multi-platform.

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123360 - 343 days 8 hours ago

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360 million dollars lost ea,so it won,t go multi plat lol.multiplat day one ,c,mon be true to yourself theres what 20 million plus ps3 owners and like all consoles its growing to not make it multiplat equals suicide,360 owner i am dreamer i,m not

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bigcheda - 343 days 4 hours ago

16 - haha

the game ran like crap on my xbox (load times/pop ins, holy sh!t) that I can only imagine what it would run like on a poor translation done by EA (Orange Box anyone?)

leave it on the xbox, its a dead franchise anyways. I sure as hell aint buying part 2 when it comes out.

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gravv - 343 days 3 hours ago

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why care about masseffect going multiplatform, PS3 have a lot of exclusive this year.... start with kz2 then infamous and so on lol ps3 have no games

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