Mass Effect 2 Thread

BLackHawkodst

Since 6074 Days

Just watched it on live, just amazing!

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GrimThorne

Since 7059 Days

Posted by BLackHawkodst

Ah snap gamespot have 12mins of new footage - http://uk.gamespot.com/shows/today-on-the-spot/?ev...

The Normandy's exterior/interior finally looks like a real STARSHIP to me, the old design really made me feel like I was walking around an airline shuttle. The only things that looked even "starship like" in the old Normandy was the engineering section, the galaxy map and the cryo-sleep pods. Everything else looked very basic.

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BLackHawkodst

Since 6074 Days

Yeah its just got a much more epic sci-fi feel to it.

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Sath

Since 7053 Days

Great video, nice action and music DC, but damn i wish it was in HD. Got to wait until someone uploads it.

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Optimusv2

Since 7079 Days

I checked out some of the class videos i missed, and wow. Bioware is doing such a masterful job of making each class cool and unique in their own ways. I'm actually having a tough time deciding which class to choose :o

I'm going to avoid all other vids though. I really want to see what the Normandy looks like, but I want every single aspect of this game to surprise the hell out of me -- well, aside from the classes anyway :P

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

KORNdog

Since 6591 Days

Posted by Optimusv2

I checked out some of the class videos i missed, and wow. Bioware is doing such a masterful job of making each class cool and unique in their own ways. I'm actually having a tough time deciding which class to choose :o

I'm going to avoid all other vids though. I really want to see what the Normandy looks like, but I want every single aspect of this game to surprise the hell out of me -- well, aside from the classes anyway :P

i've litterally managed to stay away from all media to do with mass effect 2. the only thing i know about it is that there is some wrex look-alike, an alien assassin lookin dude, and a black guy, oh, and that shapard looks like the terminator.

that's it. and thats all i want to know.

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Optimusv2

Since 7079 Days

Posted by KORNdog

i've litterally managed to stay away from all media to do with mass effect 2. the only thing i know about it is that there is some wrex look-alike, an alien assassin lookin dude, and a black guy, oh, and that shapard looks like the terminator.

that's it. and thats all i want to know.

Indeed, it sucks when you find yourself playing a game and you're waiting and waiting for a certain scene to come that you already know is there, because you saw it in advanced.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

KORNdog

Since 6591 Days

Posted by Optimusv2

Indeed, it sucks when you find yourself playing a game and you're waiting and waiting for a certain scene to come that you already know is there, because you saw it in advanced.

this is an issue i find a lot of video reviews having recent, sure the footage is mixed up into an incoherent mess, but they often show scenes from the VERY END of the game....for this very reason i avoid those too.

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dcdelgado

Since 7047 Days

Adept and then Vangaurd for me, i always keep away from reviews as they always have major spoilers in them, i will never forgive GT for the Gears 1 review when they showed your then squad leader being stabbed through the chest!, stopped reading and watching video reviews until i played the game first after that.

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Sath

Since 7053 Days

High-res of the full CG trailer http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14235019/mass-effect...

Looks FANTASTIC and amazing music, seems to be better than ME1 soundtrack :D
I wish they could make a full movie out of it :(

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BLackHawkodst

Since 6074 Days

new mini vids on Thane and Grunt and a website overhaul.

http://masseffect.bioware.com/media/videos/

http://masseffect.bioware.com/universe/characters/...

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icemanufc

Since 5853 Days

sweet vids!! and below is the game save info you will need to know.

We know many fans of Mass Effect have been asking how their saved games would transfer between Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2. We have put together details you need to know about transferring your saves between ME1 and ME2.

I am sure this will create some new questions. Please ask them in this thread and, post Xmas break, I will try to get them answered for you.

Save Game Import

* Upon starting a new game from the main menu, players can import a character save from Mass Effect 1

* The Player chooses which character to bring in. Bringing in more than one character is possible, this will create a second or additional profile(s), just like in Mass Effect 1.

* For Xbox 360 players need to be signed into your profile that you used to play through Mass Effect 1.

* On PC players will select the .MassEffectSave files to import.

* The profile and save data must be present on the hard drive and not an MU.

* There is a limit of 11 end-of-game saves that can be imported into ME2. This means that if the player was to complete ME1 12 times, regardless of the number of unique playthroughs used, the 12th save will not be available for import, but saves 1 through 11 will be available.

At this point we have revealed that the save game import system will carryover all your decisions and plot decisions from ME1 into ME2. Did you save the Council? Who survived Virmire? And how did you handle your most ardent fan? We don’t want to list everything out and spoil the surprises we have in store for you, but rest assured you will be pleased when you see just how much carries over into Mass Effect 2.

Up until now we have only discussed the plot impacts of this feature, however, there are also certain gameplay perks as well. If you finished ME1 as a high level character you will receive greater bonuses than those who finished at lower levels. Ex, if you finished ME1 as a level 35 character, you will receive a bonus, but if you finished ME1 as a level 50 character, your bonus will be larger. That being said these bonuses will not put new playthrough characters at a severe disadvantage. For example, some of these bonuses include a monetary boost at the start of the game, or additional research resources for use at the Normandy’s Tech Lab. Another perk is if you finished the game as a Paragon or Renegade, part of your alignment will carry over making it easier to access certain dialogue options.

Finally, some technical information regarding the feature as well. If players start a New Game + after beating the game they will be able to re-use the same character import file they did for their first playthrough. Yes New Game + is making a return to Mass Effect 2! Additionally as mentioned above, make sure you are playing on your Xbox 360 profile that you completed ME1 on and that the profile and save data is present on the Hard Drive and not a MU. If you want to do a quick check and make sure you are good to go, load up Mass Effect 1 and see if the New Game + option appears. That will let you know your save game is ready for Mass Effect 2.

We are definitely excited to share this brand new feature with everyone, and remember what you do in Mass Effect 2, will have consequences in Mass Effect 3!

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sweet vids!! and below is the game save info you will need to know.

[quote]We know many fans of Mass Effect have been asking how their saved games would transfer between Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2. We have put together details you need to know about transferring your saves between ME1 and ME2.

I am sure this will create some new questions. Please ask them in this thread and, post Xmas break, I will try to get them answered for you.

Save Game Import

* Upon starting a new game from the main menu, players can import a character save from Mass Effect 1

* The Player chooses which character to bring in. Bringing in more than one character is possible, this will create a second or additional profile(s), just like in Mass Effect 1.

* For Xbox 360 players need to be signed into your profile that you used to play through Mass Effect 1.

* On PC players will select the .MassEffectSave files to import.

* The profile and save data must be present on the hard drive and not an MU.

* There is a limit of 11 end-of-game saves that can be imported into ME2. This means that if the player was to complete ME1 12 times, regardless of the number of unique playthroughs used, the 12th save will not be available for import, but saves 1 through 11 will be available.

At this point we have revealed that the save game import system will carryover all your decisions and plot decisions from ME1 into ME2. Did you save the Council? Who survived Virmire? And how did you handle your most ardent fan? We don’t want to list everything out and spoil the surprises we have in store for you, but rest assured you will be pleased when you see just how much carries over into Mass Effect 2.

Up until now we have only discussed the plot impacts of this feature, however, there are also certain gameplay perks as well. If you finished ME1 as a high level character you will receive greater bonuses than those who finished at lower levels. Ex, if you finished ME1 as a level 35 character, you will receive a bonus, but if you finished ME1 as a level 50 character, your bonus will be larger. That being said these bonuses will not put new playthrough characters at a severe disadvantage. For example, some of these bonuses include a monetary boost at the start of the game, or additional research resources for use at the Normandy’s Tech Lab. Another perk is if you finished the game as a Paragon or Renegade, part of your alignment will carry over making it easier to access certain dialogue options.

Finally, some technical information regarding the feature as well. If players start a New Game + after beating the game they will be able to re-use the same character import file they did for their first playthrough. Yes New Game + is making a return to Mass Effect 2! Additionally as mentioned above, make sure you are playing on your Xbox 360 profile that you completed ME1 on and that the profile and save data is present on the Hard Drive and not a MU. If you want to do a quick check and make sure you are good to go, load up Mass Effect 1 and see if the New Game + option appears. That will let you know your save game is ready for Mass Effect 2.

We are definitely excited to share this brand new feature with everyone, and remember what you do in Mass Effect 2, will have consequences in Mass Effect 3![/quote]

szaromir

Since 6944 Days

OK, I'm replaying Mass Effect in preparation for ME2 and as I haven't followed ME2 news at all since E3 I'm interested about a few things:
-what is the supposed scope of the main quest in ME2? Similar to ME1 or bigger?
-in ME1 there were 3 unique classes. Will there be more unique classes this time around?
-are there any confirmed vehicles (specifically, will Make make a return)?
-will ther be any unique items, or all of them will be generic again, for example assault rifle Katana III etc.?

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"That just happened 'cause that was awesome" - Randy Pitchford, Gearbox

dcdelgado

Since 7047 Days

Posted by BLackHawkodst

new mini vids on Thane and Grunt and a website overhaul.

http://masseffect.bioware.com/media/videos/

http://masseffect.bioware.com/universe/characters/...

Just over 3 weeks now and my baby returns!!!!

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Frozpot

Since 6946 Days

That. Looks. INCREDIBLE! I know what I'M gettin' for my birthday!!!

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alimokrane

Since 7117 Days

Ok, just finshed watching every sinle video of the game :D can count me as a Mass Effect addict now ;)

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UrukHaiPT

Since 6714 Days

Ok i'm starting to get hyped now :o

After watching that cinematic trailer i'm almost sure who's going to be on my party lol

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dcdelgado

Since 7047 Days

Posted by alimokrane

Ok, just finshed watching every sinle video of the game :D can count me as a Mass Effect addict now ;)

Welcome!

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Jin187

Since 6931 Days

Posted by alimokrane

Ok, just finshed watching every sinle video of the game :D can count me as a Mass Effect addict now ;)

I am glad you are now one of us :D

Did you pull Ashley or the Alien?

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Frozpot

Since 6946 Days

Who says you can't pull both?!! Profile + FTW!! ;P...

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Oooh, Profound, isn't it?

BLackHawkodst

Since 6074 Days

New game footage from this AD from Gamespot, very funny!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDwKH-n8RHs

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Optimusv2

Since 7079 Days

I feel dirty. I caved in and watched everything.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

Ronsauce

Since 7172 Days

But it's that good kind of dirty, right?

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Optimusv2

Since 7079 Days

Well, you tend to always feel a little bit guilty after doing things that are initially pleasurable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbZjiSQmv54&NR=1

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

dcdelgado

Since 7047 Days

Posted by BLackHawkodst

New game footage from this AD from Gamespot, very funny!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDwKH-n8RHs

lol sweet.

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