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Lead writer for Mass Effect 3 working on "next Mass Effect"

Posted: 25.04.2013 by Technet2k

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Mac Walters was the lead writer for Mass Effect 3, and he's confirmed that his talent for stringing words together is being put to work on the next Mass Effect which is "coming out of Montreal," and not Edmonton.

Walters defended the original ending to Mass Effect 3 saying the reaction was from a 'vocal minority' with the majority not having an issue. BioWare eventually released the Extended Cut to address it.

Euro PSN content for the week features free Mass Effect 3 on PSN Plus

Posted: 06.03.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Sony has revealed this week's PlayStation Network content for European gamers, including some of the PSN Plus deals. Notably, PSN Plus Euro gamers can get Mass Effect 3 free, along with Mass Effect 2 for 10% off, presumably to celebrate the release of the Citadel DLC.

Voice actor Robin Sachs passes away at 61

Posted: 06.02.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Veteran voice actor Robin Sachs, who is best known for voicing the irascible mercenary Zaeed Massani from the Mass Effect series, has passed away at age 61; yesterday was the actor's birthday. Cause of death is unknown at this time.

BioWare ponders 'sequel or prequel' with new Mass Effect, asks fans Poll

Posted: 20.11.2012 by Technet2k

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Casey Hudson of BioWare has asked for the opinion of the fans on whether the studio should be looking to events taking place "before the trilogy, or after?" So far the consensus points forward.

A sequel would likely mean the team will have to factor in many player decisions throughout the trilogy, while a prequel would only be constrained to already established canon.

Report: Mass Effect 2 discs masquerade as Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Posted: 13.11.2012 by Technet2k

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According to a number of gamers, a manufacturing snafu has led to a small number of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 discs actually being stamped with BioWare's Mass Effect 2. It's those bloody Reapers.

The second disc for PC Black Ops 2, while clearly labelled as being the Treyarch shooter, is in fact the second disc for Mass Effect 2. Fortunately the Steam codes resolve the issue.
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