[Joystiq]Mass Effect 2 on PC and 360 In 2010 Confirmed

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OmegaNemesis28

Discussion Starter · Mar 17, 2009

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While officially announcing Mass Effect 2 -- a game we already knew to be in development for some time now -- to the world, publisher EA confirmed the franchise's continuation on the Xbox 360 and PC platforms, while staying mum on PS3. Notably, Matt Atwood of BioWare told CVG last month, "I believe we'll be Xbox 360 exclusive for at least a short period of time. We're still working out the details on that, but we've had a great relationship with Microsoft and done very well."

Although EA stated Mass Effect 2 would be destined for multiple platforms, the lack of a PS3 announcement is rather disconcerting. That's BioWare and Valve (both EA published developers, mind you) omitting certain major titles on the PlayStation 3. Why no love for Sony, EA partners?

We've put in word to BioWare and EA for comment, and, you know, just to make sure. We'll update this post as the news comes in. In the meantime, why not check out that sizzlin' hot teaser trailer after the break!

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Direwolf2325

· #2 · Mar 17, 2009

Hmm, very interesting. Hopefully ME2 will be as good or better than the first

nathris

· #3 · Mar 17, 2009

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Although EA stated Mass Effect 2 would be destined for multiple platforms, the lack of a PS3 announcement is rather disconcerting. That's BioWare and Valve (both EA published developers, mind you) omitting certain major titles on the PlayStation 3. Why no love for Sony, EA partners?

They are waiting for Sony to bribe them into spending the countless hours optimizing the game so it can actually run on the PS3. BioWare doesn't release bad games *looks at Bethesda*

If it wasn't for my 24" monitor I would be playing my 360 copy of Mass Effect. The game works much better on the 360 controller.

I hope ME2 has Games for Windows certification. I want my 360 controller!

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DuckieHo

· #4 · Mar 17, 2009

Pull out those ME1 save files!

Kamakazi

· #5 · Mar 17, 2009

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Pull out those ME1 save files!

All, like, five of mine are ready to go.

Can't wait for this game, easily my most anticipated title of the next 12 months. Other than maybe Forza 3, and I don't even think that Forza is dated yet.

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Penicilyn

· #6 · Mar 17, 2009

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Pull out those ME1 save files!

Ready and waiting.

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h4rdcor3

· #7 · Mar 17, 2009

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Why no love for Sony, EA partners?

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"The PS3 is a total disaster on so many levels, I think It's really clear that Sony lost track of what customers and what developers wanted," Newell told Game Informer magazine. "I'd say, even at this late date, they should just cancel it and do a 'do over'. Just say, 'This was a horrible disaster and we're sorry and we're going to stop selling this and stop trying to convince people to develop for it.'"
-Gabe Newell

That's one reason why.

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TnB= Gir

· #8 · Mar 17, 2009

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Pull out those ME1 save files!

Already backed up on 2 flash drives, 2 email accounts, and 2 file sharing sites.

I just hope they don't take 6 months to release the PC version again. And it would be nice if they took advantage of the PC and sharpen the textures up. A lot of the textures from ME1 were absolutely horrid.

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Paradox me

· #9 · Mar 17, 2009

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They are waiting for Sony to bribe them into spending the countless hours optimizing the game so it can actually run on the PS3. BioWare doesn't release bad games *looks at Bethesda*

If it wasn't for my 24" monitor I would be playing my 360 copy of Mass Effect. The game works much better on the 360 controller.

I hope ME2 has Games for Windows certification. I want my 360 controller!

I loved mouse and keyboard with the improved tactical HUD. The 360 version's felt kind of clumsy, but I've never been good with controllers to begin with.

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DesertRat

· #10 · Mar 17, 2009

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They are waiting for Sony to bribe them into spending the countless hours optimizing the game so it can actually run on the PS3. BioWare doesn't release bad games *looks at Bethesda*

If it wasn't for my 24" monitor I would be playing my 360 copy of Mass Effect. The game works much better on the 360 controller.

I hope ME2 has Games for Windows certification. I want my 360 controller!

use a 360 controller on ur PC then? Wireless? Get the wireless receiver. Wired? Plug it right in on Vista or Win7 and go, XP requires easily downloaded drivers.

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Drizzt5

· #11 · Mar 17, 2009

ME1 was such a good game and I usually don't say that easily. I had fun with it.

But why are you guys pulling out your saved game files for ME1?

TnB= Gir

· #12 · Mar 17, 2009

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ME1 was such a good game and I usually don't say that easily. I had fun with it.

But why are you guys pulling out your saved game files for ME1?

Choices you made in ME1 will affect the storyline of ME2.

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Pao

· #13 · Mar 17, 2009

I had ME1 for 360, but sold my 360 and all the games, I need to pick this up for computer and get going at it again.

HardwaterH4ck3r

· #14 · Mar 17, 2009

I should have saved my ME1 files...I'll just borrow it from a friend and play through again..

(I played as an ass btw)

h4rdcor3

· #15 · Mar 17, 2009

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I had ME1 for 360, but sold my 360 and all the games, I need to pick this up for computer and get going at it again.

It's only $20 on steam. well worth it

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Pao

· #16 · Mar 17, 2009

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It's only $20 on steam. well worth it

Trust me, I've stared at that on more then one occasion.

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Darz

· #17 · Mar 17, 2009

I heard that it's harder to put a game on the PS3 or something. Or micro$oft could just be bribing them.

Pao

· #18 · Mar 17, 2009

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I heard that it's harder to put a game on the PS3 or something. Or micro$oft could just be bribing them.

It's harder to do the actual programming yes, there is a lot of controversy over that topic right now as well. Mainly between the game developers and Sony, some of the quotes you can get on the topic from the programmers are fun reads if you start digging into it.

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Microsis

· #19 · Mar 17, 2009

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While we've already known about the title for a while now--a teaser trailer was released last month--acclaimed role-playing game developer BioWare today formally announced its sci-fi RPG sequel Mass Effect 2.

The second entry in a planned trilogy, Mass Effect 2 will hit PC and Xbox 360 in early 2010. Publisher Electronic Arts had previously revealed the release timeframe, but refused to confirm platforms with Shacknews at that time.

"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 BioWare CEO Ray Muzyka.

"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."

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Hellisforheroes

· #20 · Mar 17, 2009

no side-by-side PS3 release? strange of EA if it's true..

the only reason mass effect was a 360 + PC only title was because microsoft had the publishing rights and kept the exclusivity, then EA ported it to PC.

To not atleast do a PS3 port would be silly of EA in terms of profits.

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