Mass Effect

The highly anticipated, first expansion pack for last year’s RPG blockbuster hit, Mass Effect, has finally been made available on the Xbox Live marketplace today! The first Mass Effect expansion pack, called “Bring Down The Sky”, features a brand new campaign mission that sees you, Commander Shepard, squaring off against Batarian extremists whom have hijacked a mobile asteroid station in the Asgard system. Read more »

The Bring Down the Sky expansion for Biowares highly acclaimed Sci Fi RPG Mass Effect has recently been put onto Microsofts Xbox Live service.

The pack includes a new mission on a renegade asteroid, that introduces the elusive Batarian race talked about in the prequel book

A Batarian extremist group has hijacked a mobile asteroid station in the Asgard system, the story goes, setting it on a collision course with the nearby colony world of Terra Nova.

Naturally Commander Shepard has to save the millions of innocent civilians before the asteroid hits, or you’re going to get a lot of renegade points on your profile.

As previously explained, the new content doesn’t take place after the game’s conclusion, but in fact exists as a side-mission in the middle of the game. That means you’ll need to dig out those save files if you’ve already completed the game.

Its available now for 400 Microsoft points…

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We knew it was coming in May but Electronic Arts and BioWare have now given us an exact release date for the PC version of the award winning Sci-Fi RPG Mass Effect. It will be hitting stores on May 6th in both US and Europe, only 6 months after the Xbox 360 version.

The “superior” mouse and keyboard version sports the obligatory controls and resolution changes, but on top of that the studio’s talking about “Run & Gun Control” (”Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action”), a new decryption mini-game and a revamped inventory system and user interface.

The Bring Down the Sky content pencilled in as a downloadable purchase on Xbox 360, looks to be included in the PC release too.

Bioware have recently uploaded 8 new screenshots of the PC version of Mass Effect to their gallery. Showing the reworked inventory screen and some action shots.

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Sega have finally released some screenshots of Biowares upcoming Nintendo DS Sonic RPG ‘Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood’

The statty Sonic adventure (which might well be the hedgehog’s best in a while) takes place two year’s after Eggman’s last defeat, but with Knuckles kidnapped and the Chaos Emeralds missing Sonic’s once again on the case… and this time he’s turn-based.

The mechanics sound similar to previous BioWare games, with players choosing four party members from a total of eleven (Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles etc) and each sporting abilities unique to that character.

Graphically it’s looking fantastic, with a water paint art style similar to Mario & Luigi’s own handheld RPG outing.

Probably the most interesting thing for Sonic fans though, is that BioWare wants to make Doctor Eggman a credible villain again, incorporating a ‘twist’ between Eggman and Sonic that arcs back to the earlier games.

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Biowares Sonic RPG Sonic Chronicles has recently been revealed . They sat down with Nintendo Power Magazine to talk about the latest installment of the Sonic series.

BioWare sat down with Nintendo Power, the official source for all things Nintendo for over 20 years, to talk about Sonic’s latest and most exciting adventure: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Grab the magazine today for a huge, seven page, behind-the-scenes look at BioWare’s first Nintendo DS game.

Check out the Nintendo Power cover art on the BioWare Sonic Chronicles site.

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Bioware have just announced that its upcoming downloadable content pack ‘Bring Down The Sky’ will be available on Xbox Live Marketplace from March 10th.

The Bring Down the Sky downloadable content pack will be released to Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Monday, March 10 at 2 a.m. PST, and will be available for 400 MS points. This is the first in a series of planned downloadable content that further expands the Mass Effect universe and continues the adventures of Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew.

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Mass Effect Community Co-Ordinator Chris Priestly has recently announced that Biowares award winning smash hit Xbox 360 RPG will hit PC this May… yes you heard right May 2008 or to put it in perspective 3 months away… i couldnt be any more clear, it was a shock to me too.

BioWare and EA are very pleased and proud to announce Mass Effect for the PC. The game is will be released for the PC in May 2008.

Published by EA and re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline.

Optimized for the PC, Mass Effect for the PC incorporates the following features:
•Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
•High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
•Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
•Run & Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
•New decryption mini-game.
•New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

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First off: A special thank you to cometojames of the Mass Effect Forum for kindly giving is a heads-up regarding a recent Mass Effect DLC announcement made by the folks at IGN. Cheers, ctj!

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Bioware have recently opened up a community competition for people to recreate the dance moves Commander Shepard does at the Flux nightclub in a setting of your choosing and post it.

Mission

Recreate the sweet dance moves Commander Shepard does at the Flux nightclub in a setting of your choosing and posting it on the web. Download a sample of Shepard dancing at the Flux (MOV 1 MB).

How to Enter

* Grab the Flux Dance music, or if you really need it, there’s an extended video loop.
* Film yourself or your friends doing the Flux dance in the locale of your choosing (home, the mall, work, etc.).
* The total length of the video should be between 10 and 30 seconds.
* Post it on the web for all to see.
* E-mail the link to the video to bulletin@bioware.com and we’ll link to the best on the Mass Effect Community page.

We’re looking for the best or funniest situation involving at least one dancer and one non-dancer/hapless observer/fan/groupie/nervous bystander. The coolest videos get sweet Mass Effect swag!

First round of prizes announced February 15th, 2008.

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