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Lorrac · 10-16-2007, 04:49 AM

Btw, mass effect online co-op - why not bioware?

Jhentar_AN|Trib · 10-16-2007, 10:20 PM

Some interesting info that hit around work yesterday that I'm not sure has been mentioned in any reviews is that the single-player campaign is taking about 60 hours without doing any side-quests (not sure if doing side-quests will effectively decrease that or not given the extra leveling up and gear from doing them) and that to go from one side of the galaxy to the other is about 100 hours.

Again, not sure how accurate these are (eg I believe the single-player timeframe, am having a hard time believing the galaxy travel time when comapring it to something like Elite) but I do trust the people that have mentioned them.

Given that the single-player is in the realm of 60 hours though, I just can't see how valid any review of the game will be apart from a superficial level. I mean we all KNOW that the game will be worthy of high 9's just based on the level of polish seen so far and it being Bioware but I just don't see how anyone can claim to have played enough of it to really give valid reviews of things lilke longevity, replayability, the underlying mechanics etc.

This christmas is looking to be so sweet for the 360 with Mass Effect, GH3, RB, CoD4 and Assassins Creed still to come that as a gamer I'm way amped...just sucks that Bio now will have very real (and likely unbeatable) competition for most of the GOTY awards :/

darksensei · 10-16-2007, 11:37 PM

Bioware games have always had very strange estimated times to complete. I can't imagine it having 4 times the content of Jade Empire with the advanced graphics. I'd bet that's incorrect.

Zerai · 10-17-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by darksensei

Bioware games have always had very strange estimated times to complete. I can't imagine it having 4 times the content of Jade Empire with the advanced graphics. I'd bet that's incorrect.

I think you're mistaken. When Bioware was releasing info on the story they mentioned it had about 4 books worth of story in it. Jade Empire was one book at best. Also have to remember this is their pride and joy, Jade Empire never had this much backing.

And if you're thinking just physical media, they might reuse a lot of textures and such to fit more in.

Anyen · 10-17-2007, 12:52 PM

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Bioware games have always had very strange estimated times to complete. I can't imagine it having 4 times the content of Jade Empire with the advanced graphics. I'd bet that's incorrect.

Clearly you've never played Baldur's Gate II.

Sean · 10-17-2007, 01:37 PM

Game Informer review says 18 to 30 hours. I'd hazard a guess to say that's a bit closer to the truth.

Braen · 10-17-2007, 01:52 PM

Is that with or without side quests?

slitz · 10-23-2007, 01:36 AM

Mass effect gone gold! Mass Effect Community

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Spacefarers Rejoice! Mass Effect has gone gold and will be offered in a limited collector's edition. Also, an exclusive bonus disc is available at participating U.S. retailers while supplies last if you pre-order the game. More details.

Sean · 10-23-2007, 01:38 AM

Oh that's awesome. I'll have to change my pre-order when I go in to pick up AC6.

Sean · 10-23-2007, 01:42 AM

Or fucking not. What bullshit is this? Online only on the limited edition:

Ebames.com

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This is an ONLINE ONLY Limited Edition. This item WILL NOT be available in stores.

Limited Edition Bonus Content Includes:

* Galactic Codex Essentials- A 36 page guide to the Mass Effect universe, including a Citadel timeline, guide to all non-human races, biotics and the key locations in the Perseus arm of the galaxy!
* Mass Effect Art Book- A 36 page collection of Bioware's concept art!
* Bonus DVD- Exclusive videos about Mass Effect (Art of Mass Effect, Interactive Storytelling of Mass Effect)!

darksensei · 10-23-2007, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Or fucking not. What bullshit is this? Online only on the limited edition:

Ebames.com

AFAIK that's only for EBGames, but I went ahead and ordered mine from Amazon just in case.

wild_whiskey · 10-23-2007, 02:39 AM

What the fuck do you guys do with all this collectors edition bullshit? I always prefer to buy the least-packaged deal with these things because less clutter around the apartment is definitely a good thing.

I can only imagine a Comic Book Guy-esque room where the shelves are lined with dusty toys and books that came in $90 collectors editions.

Sean · 10-23-2007, 02:42 AM

I open it and read or watch the special stuff, ect. Things are meant to be used!

Example - Has an Art Book and Bonus DVD. I'd look at the art book and watch the DVD.

Duh, what else do you do with it?

But yeah, then I throw it on a shelf.

Needless · 10-23-2007, 02:59 AM

halo fags put their faggy spartan helmets on their faggy shelves beside their gay porn.

yeah i went there.

darksensei · 10-23-2007, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean

I open it and read or watch the special stuff, ect. Things are meant to be used!

Example - Has an Art Book and Bonus DVD. I'd look at the art book and watch the DVD.

Duh, what else do you do with it?

But yeah, then I throw it on a shelf.

Exactly, plus I enjoy the soundtracks when provided. Consider you get all that for usually 10 bucks more.

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Jhentar_AN\|Trib Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 309 +1 Internets	Some interesting info that hit around work yesterday that I'm not sure has been mentioned in any reviews is that the single-player campaign is taking about 60 hours without doing any side-quests (not sure if doing side-quests will effectively decrease that or not given the extra leveling up and gear from doing them) and that to go from one side of the galaxy to the other is about 100 hours. Again, not sure how accurate these are (eg I believe the single-player timeframe, am having a hard time believing the galaxy travel time when comapring it to something like Elite) but I do trust the people that have mentioned them. Given that the single-player is in the realm of 60 hours though, I just can't see how valid any review of the game will be apart from a superficial level. I mean we all KNOW that the game will be worthy of high 9's just based on the level of polish seen so far and it being Bioware but I just don't see how anyone can claim to have played enough of it to really give valid reviews of things lilke longevity, replayability, the underlying mechanics etc. This christmas is looking to be so sweet for the 360 with Mass Effect, GH3, RB, CoD4 and Assassins Creed still to come that as a gamer I'm way amped...just sucks that Bio now will have very real (and likely unbeatable) competition for most of the GOTY awards :/

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darksensei Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,063	Bioware games have always had very strange estimated times to complete. I can't imagine it having 4 times the content of Jade Empire with the advanced graphics. I'd bet that's incorrect.

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wild_whiskey Garrulous Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 2,041 +5 Internets	What the fuck do you guys do with all this collectors edition bullshit? I always prefer to buy the least-packaged deal with these things because less clutter around the apartment is definitely a good thing. I can only imagine a Comic Book Guy-esque room where the shelves are lined with dusty toys and books that came in $90 collectors editions.

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Needless loves internets! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,635	halo fags put their faggy spartan helmets on their faggy shelves beside their gay porn. yeah i went there.