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It always bugs me how the companies that actually make these great trailers are almost never credited in them. Anyway, this one was made by Digic Pictures.

http://www.digicpictures.com/#works/game_cinematics?sub=mass_effect_3

>> ^entr0py:

It always bugs me how the companies that actually make these great trailers are almost never credited in them. Anyway, this one was made by Digic Pictures.
http://www.digicpictures.com/#works/game_cinematics?sub=mass_effect_3



Things like this always depend on the business agreements/contracts. Same is true for voice actors and who you can and cannot mention; who you can use in advertising and who you can't. Digic did a fantastic job on this one.

Bleh... let's combine 2 things we already have too much of in video games: alien apocalypse and zombies.

Why Mass Effect is the Most Important Science Fiction Universe of Our Generation

If all you know of the series is this trailer, you have missed out, and need to go out and buy ME1 right now.

>> ^Nebosuke:

Bleh... let's combine 2 things we already have too much of in video games: alien apocalypse and zombies.

Huh. Yeah I love this series, but I'm unimpressed with the direction they took the final one. The first game had some amazing writing and promises of such an interesting universe. The last thing I really wanted to do was go back to earth and fight the same old enemies like an action hero.

I wish these trailers didn't rely on such Hollywood cliches. Hero walk towards the enemies, jumping charge. I guess I haven't seen the "Daisy" ad referenced in this genre so I'll let that one slide.

Mass Effect 2 was an amazing game, though. It felt like a movie, which sounds like a terrible thing for a game but I mean that a testament to the production quality of the game. Mass Effect 1 had some nice moments as well (the last few major missions).

I am so afraid this game will be terrible. I hope I'm wrong.

Let's hope they don't ruin it like Dragon Age 2.

I really hope they've restored some of the cool stuff from the first game that they ripped out in the second.

Have to wait and see, I guess. I don't want to waste my money if this is another ME2.

Game isn't out yet -- this is just a trailer.

But I'm worried about whether they'll be able to deliver the goods on this one too. Dragon Age 2 was a big letdown, and I've already grown tired of SW:TOR.

However, ME1 and ME2 were both absolutely awesome. ME2 didn't have the kind of plot I expected the sequel to ME1 to have, but ME3 sounds like it's gonna bear more similarity to 1's storyline than 2's. It's also supposed to lay to rest a lot of long-running storylines (Geth vs. Quarrian conflict, the Krogan genophage, etc.), not just the Reaper/Sheppard storyline.

Lots of high expectations on this one. I hope they pull it off.

>> ^artician:

Huh. Yeah I love this series, but I'm unimpressed with the direction they took the final one. The first game had some amazing writing and promises of such an interesting universe. The last thing I really wanted to do was go back to earth and fight the same old enemies like an action hero.

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ME2 was great... if you exclude the resource scanning and the silly final boss. ME1 is easily top 5 games of all time for me because of its solid story, gameplay, and having Lance Henrickson.

However, ME3 is looking like it will be a total let down. Requiring their online service for the PC version, tacking DLC onto everything remotely associated with the series (Figurines and Art Books), as well as having day-one DLC that costs $10 and unlocks a character that should be HIGHLY significant to the storyline. If the demo for ME3 is any indication, they've dropped the ball on bothering to animate facial expressions as well.

Can't wait to pay $870 for all that day 1 content!

>> ^HugeJerk:

However, ME3 is looking like it will be a total let down. Requiring their online service for the PC version, tacking DLC onto everything remotely associated with the series (Figurines and Art Books), as well as having day-one DLC that costs $10 and unlocks a character that should be HIGHLY significant to the storyline. If the demo for ME3 is any indication, they've dropped the ball on bothering to animate facial expressions as well.

There is a lot of misinformation around these items. Much like Steam, the Origin service can be run in offline mode, so you don't need to be online to play, except for the initial game activation, just like ME2, so not much has changed there.

The DLC thing has been confusing. Those physical goods do not include main game, singleplayer DLC. What is included is a multiplayer-only unlock. A little bit of free microcontent as a "reward" for buying and registering your ME3 physical statue and such. None of these items are for main game. The $870 comment is an overstatement and misleading.

We have had DLC available on the first day for our past 3 games. You are assuming that it is "HIGHLY significant", but you can play and complete the game with or without it, much like Kasumi from ME2. The only decision you have to make, is it worth your $10. If you don't think so, then don't purchase it. Wait for some reviews or talk to trusted friends that have it and get their opinion. Don't let the Omnidirectional Internet Rage Machine guide you .

And regardless of the above, what it comes down to is the story. If you enjoyed the story in Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2, then Mass Effect 3 is going to blow your mind. It is simply the finest story-based game we have released. If you are invested in your Mass Effect characters and companions like I am (~255 hour played in ME2 over 8 playthroughs) then everything is there for you. All those stories and conflicts across the galaxy from the past 2 games all come to a head while your are dealing with the Reaper invasion. Half-way through the game, I was an emotional wreck. So much had happened. I was so thrilled to go off and do a side quest of pure combat, just to blow off some steam.

If you are unsure about the game, try the demo or wait for the reviews. If you like the Mass Effect world and games, then this is the game you have been waiting for.

Keelah Se'lai

Now with even more conveniently-placed barricades to crouch behind and more cut-scenes to take you out of the gameplay, with an interface to make you wonder why you bothered to buy the PC version.

Would make a great book or movie, and ME1 was an ok game, but ME2 sucked ass as a PC game, and I have absolutely no desire to get this one. When developers make PC games for PCs, and not shitty console ports, I'll be interested. Until then, I'll just play through my extensive GOG library. Now, get off my lawn.

Yes, many people thought ME2 sucked ass. But hey, not all games are going to appeal to all gamers, which is why I am so glad there is such a wide variety of games out there. And so many great services like GOG and Steam that open up the options even more.

http://videosift.com/video/Mass-Effect-3-Take-Earth-Back-Cinematic-Trailer start this trailer at 20 seconds, mute the audio, and being playing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IStlBOX9F4o this song AT THE 20 second mark EXACTLY

If a living Prothean isn't "HIGHLY significant" to the story, then someone dropped the ball. The direction Bioware has been going in quality recently is a factor. Dragon Age 2 was a half-hearted sequel that had a "B-Team" quality to it. The Old Republic is just as disappointing as the movie prequels. So yes, this blatant money grab has absolutely compounded my lack of faith in ME3 being a good game.

As for Origin, EA lost my trust in providing a good service back with EA Downloader and its limited time to download. Let's not forget their several online game servers that it has shut-off.>> ^CrushBug:

>> ^HugeJerk:
However, ME3 is looking like it will be a total let down. Requiring their online service for the PC version, tacking DLC onto everything remotely associated with the series (Figurines and Art Books), as well as having day-one DLC that costs $10 and unlocks a character that should be HIGHLY significant to the storyline. If the demo for ME3 is any indication, they've dropped the ball on bothering to animate facial expressions as well.

There is a lot of misinformation around these items. Much like Steam, the Origin service can be run in offline mode, so you don't need to be online to play, except for the initial game activation, just like ME2, so not much has changed there.
The DLC thing has been confusing. Those physical goods do not include main game, singleplayer DLC. What is included is a multiplayer-only unlock. A little bit of free microcontent as a "reward" for buying and registering your ME3 physical statue and such. None of these items are for main game. The $870 comment is an overstatement and misleading.
We have had DLC available on the first day for our past 3 games. You are assuming that it is "HIGHLY significant", but you can play and complete the game with or without it, much like Kasumi from ME2. The only decision you have to make, is it worth your $10. If you don't think so, then don't purchase it. Wait for some reviews or talk to trusted friends that have it and get their opinion. Don't let the Omnidirectional Internet Rage Machine guide you .
And regardless of the above, what it comes down to is the story. If you enjoyed the story in Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2, then Mass Effect 3 is going to blow your mind. It is simply the finest story-based game we have released. If you are invested in your Mass Effect characters and companions like I am (~255 hour played in ME2 over 8 playthroughs) then everything is there for you. All those stories and conflicts across the galaxy from the past 2 games all come to a head while your are dealing with the Reaper invasion. Half-way through the game, I was an emotional wreck. So much had happened. I was so thrilled to go off and do a side quest of pure combat, just to blow off some steam.
If you are unsure about the game, try the demo or wait for the reviews. If you like the Mass Effect world and games, then this is the game you have been waiting for.
Keelah Se'lai

Hey, fair enough. You don't like the games and you don't like the company. Got it. Moving on...

Just to be clear... I loved Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2 (until the final boss). I also loved Dragon Age Origins, Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate 2, SW:TOR, and NWN. I didn't care much for the gameplay of Jade Empire, but I still bought the following games from your company.

So if what you take away from my comments is that I'm just some schmuck who blankly doesn't like anything your company does, you are wrong. >> ^CrushBug:

Hey, fair enough. You don't like the games and you don't like the company. Got it. Moving on...

>> ^HugeJerk:

Just to be clear... I loved Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2 (until the final boss). I also loved Dragon Age Origins, Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate 2, SW:TOR, and NWN. I didn't care much for the gameplay of Jade Empire, but I still bought the following games from your company.
So if what you take away from my comments is that I'm just some schmuck who blankly doesn't like anything your company does, you are wrong. >> ^CrushBug:
Hey, fair enough. You don't like the games and you don't like the company. Got it. Moving on...



LOL, I was implying EA, not BioWare And for the record, I don't think anyone is a schmuck. In fact, half the time I want to invite people down to the pub on the main floor and talk video games with them as most forums don't allow for enough clarity or flow of conversation. Then I forget I am on the internet and you could be on the other side of the world.

We have certainly made our mistakes over the years, as a company, and we try and learn from them and make things better. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes not. But we keep trying and moving forward. Game development hasn't gotten any easier over the years, but it certainly has gotten a lot more interesting!

Maybe you will like some of our future games, and we can suck you back in at that time.

>> ^NetRunner:

Why Mass Effect is the Most Important Science Fiction Universe of Our Generation
If all you know of the series is this trailer, you have missed out, and need to go out and buy ME1 right now.
>> ^Nebosuke:
Bleh... let's combine 2 things we already have too much of in video games: alien apocalypse and zombies.



ok, I have just done exactly that. If I am disappoint, I will be expecting $20 worth of entertainment from you

Lol, if you're disappointed I'll contribute $20 towards having your head examined by professionals.

>> ^ChaosEngine:

>> ^NetRunner:
Why Mass Effect is the Most Important Science Fiction Universe of Our Generation
If all you know of the series is this trailer, you have missed out, and need to go out and buy ME1 right now.
>> ^Nebosuke:
Bleh... let's combine 2 things we already have too much of in video games: alien apocalypse and zombies.


ok, I have just done exactly that. If I am disappoint, I will be expecting $20 worth of entertainment from you