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Still haven't purchased this game, even though I loved the first two

Might not after hearing all the bitching

4/13/2012 8:57:55 AM

I would if I were you. It's not awful, and it's still delightful seeing all the people you've formed relationships with. It's a decent game up until the end.

4/13/2012 9:14:38 AM

I would just read the spoilers and save yourself $60. Unless you really like the gameplay from ME2.

Honestly after EA got a hold of the trilogy I just lost interest.

4/13/2012 6:24:37 PM

depending on DLC (ie "game of the year edition" or something), i'll buy it sometime in the next 6 months

4/13/2012 6:40:46 PM

Why would you only read the part that everyone hates and deprive yourself of probably the best game in the series.

4/14/2012 12:40:11 AM

i gotta say, the second one is my favorite

4/14/2012 12:55:02 AM

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/mass-effect-3-down-to-40-at-best-buy/

$40 at Best Buy

4/16/2012 11:49:05 AM

http://skoolmunkee.tumblr.com/post/21922001409/the-adventures-of-james-vega-rad-dude-and-space


http://skoolmunkee.tumblr.com/post/22064565682/more-adventures-of-james-vega-cool-bro-and-space

5/17/2012 6:24:02 PM

Rebellion Pack Details revealed:

http://blog.bioware.com/2012/05/24/mass-effect-3-rebellion-pack/

Quote :

" Reinforcements are being deployed to all N7 forces, bringing out some heavy hitters thanks to the new Mass Effect 3 Rebellion DLC Pack! Arriving on Xbox Live, the PlayStation Network and PC on Tuesday, May 29 (Wednesday, May 30 on the PSN in Europe), the Mass Effect 3 Rebellion Pack will be bringing you more gear, more weapons, more maps, and more kits, available at no additional cost for anyone who redeemed an Online Pass for Mass Effect 3 on PC, PS3 or Xbox 360. The Rebellion Multiplayer Expansion opens two new fronts against the Reapers: Firebase Jade’s jungle reservoir and Firebase Goddess on Thessia. In-game reinforcement packs now include three new weapons (Reegar Carbine, Krysae Sniper Rifle, Cerberus Harrier) as well as equipment, consumables, and six new characters from species that have lost lives or whole planets to the Reapers: Quarian Engineer and Infiltrator, Vorcha Soldier and Sentinel, Ex-Cerberus Adept and Vanguard. The battle continues! NEW CHARACTERS Vorcha Soldier Thanks to their unique physiology and their Bloodlust ability, the Vorcha are joining the fight and are perfectly suited for the utilitarian soldier kit. Vorcha Sentinel The innate aggressiveness found within the Vorcha make them shockingly durable combatants, and when coupled with their Flamer skill, the Vorcha sentinel is a force to be reckoned with. Male Quarian Engineer Quarians have spent centuries at perpetual salvage and ship repair; the survival of their species depends on this technical expertise. When bringing the new Arc Grenade to the fray, the Quarians prove their prowess as effective engineers on the battlefield. Male Quarian Infiltrator The Male Quarian Infiltrator must actively rely on stealth while in the heat of battle, and when they make use of their Tactical Scan ability, they quickly prove their mettle while continuously dishing out the pain. Ex-Cerberus Vanguard When the Illusive Man turned to indoctrination in order to ensure the loyalty of his troops, many Cerberus operatives defected and joined the Alliance in order to stop the Reapers. Now that we’re on the same team, Ex-Cerberus Vanguards (along with their new Lash attack) are quickly proving their worth. Ex-Cerberus Adept A result of the Illusive Man’s early experiments in enhanced human physiology, Ex-Cerberus subjects are highly skilled combat and biotics specialists. As a result, Ex-Cerberus Adepts can lay waste to the enemy with their Smash and Singularity powers. NEW MAPS Firebase Jade – Surrounded by huge waterfalls, Firebase Jade overlooks an ancient reservoir built by the salarians centuries ago. Set up strategic chokepoints inside the base’s main buildings to get the jump on your enemy, and work with your team to meticulously clear each room to achieve victory. Firebase Goddess – Nestled in the epicenter of a Thessian metropolis, Firebase Goddess is one of the last strongholds of asari resistance against the Reapers. With its circular layout, Firebase Goddess is a tough location to control. This arena combines heavy cover and elevated firing positions, so stay light on your feet. NEW WEAPONS Cerberus Harrier Assault Rifle – These Cerberus-modified Mattock rifles are fully automatic. Cerberus gunsmiths reined in the recoil issues, resulting in a gun that stay on target, but delivers slightly less punch per round than a standard Mattock. As such, the weapon is typically utilized by Cerberus’ elite troopers, who train constantly to make every burst count. Reegar Carbine Shotgun – This electrical weapon improves upon the arc pistol’s design by generating a sustained current on its target. This weapon is named for the Quarian Reegar family, whose marines have served valiantly against the Geth. Krysae Sniper Rifle – This Turian antimaterial rifle is modified to kill Reaper enemies. The Krysae’s scope uses a rangefinder that adjusts to keep the target in proper proportion to the shooter, which comes in useful when the sniper is forced into close range. Its specialized ammunition is both armor-piercing and explosive. In a desperate move, the Turians released its specifications over the extranet so that nearly anyone with a fabricator could manufacture this weapon to help the war effort. FAQ When is the Rebellion Pack available? The Rebellion Pack is available on May 29 for PlayStation 3 in North America, Xbox 360 and PC worldwide. The pack will be available on May 30 for PlayStation 3 in Europe.. What is included with the Rebellion Pack? Firebase Jade and Firebase Goddess are available to play on as soon as the Rebellion Pack is downloaded. The new weapons, characters, and equipment are available as rewards inside Reinforcement Packs. Does each new character come with new abilities? Yes the new characters will have their own unique abilities and loadouts. How much does the Rebellion Pack cost to download? The Rebellion Pack is available at no additional cost to download. How do I get new characters and weapons from the Rebellion Pack? The new items in the Rebellion Pack will be available as rewards inside existing Reinforcement Packs. Make sure to look out for promotional packs and weekend challenges for other ways to unlock the content."

[Edited on May 24, 2012 at 1:02 PM. Reason : .]

5/24/2012 12:59:13 PM

Revamped Ending DLC drops Tuesday 6/26/12

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/118058-Mass-Effect-3-Fans-Will-Find-Closure-June-26th

6/23/2012 5:49:18 PM

I wonder if the extended cut will completely copycat the Indoctrination Theory that came out on the web. If they do that, I am going to throw the bullshit flag because I just don't believe for a second that they came up with that on their own.

6/25/2012 9:50:00 AM

Wow, didn't think it would be so sudden. Hope it's good.

6/25/2012 10:24:31 AM

So it's out.

IMO it's really good. It doesn't change the endings though, you still make the choices, it just adds exposition to the endings to tell you what happens after the choice. That was all I wanted though so I'm happy.

I'm enjoying the delicious tears of everyone who wanted totally different endings though.

6/26/2012 10:43:21 PM

I think it's a vast improvement in that the ending made sense. Sure the whole synthetic/organic thing is kind of BS, but there's closure to all the storylines.

6/27/2012 12:14:25 AM

Ya, I enjoyed it. They added a few minor clips explaining why those on the ground with you end up on the Normandy and why the Normandy was elsewhere after the wave goes out. Also

[spoilers ]





The mass effect relays remain intact, so folks aren't stranded light years away from one another, especially those that headed to Sol for the war effort.






[/spoilers]

6/27/2012 1:37:06 AM

Looks like there is more to the new DLC than just the extended cut


SPOILERS






http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2012/06/mass-effect-3-leviathan-dlc-found-in-extended-cut.html

Quote :

"Mass Effect 3 “Leviathan” DLC Found in Extended Cut Decrease Reset Increase resize print send comments The Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC released yesterday, but code found within the package suggests there’s more to come. It appears that new DLC, unofficially dubbed “Leviathan” could be on the way. There are spoilers ahead, so proceed at your own risk. Originally found by the BioWare Social Network, the raw code is currently posted on Pastebin. The DLC centers on a Reaper named Leviathan, who’s been controlling a colony for almost 10 years. Shepard sets out to rescue Ann Bryson, a scientist found at a Reaper-indoctrinated facility. Dialogue from the main characters is included in the script. According to Polygon, Leviathan has been previously referenced in other games. Scanning a planet in the first title reveals “The Leviathan of Dis,” a starship corpse. Mass Effect 3 references the ship once more, as a character by the name of Balak hints that Batarians accidentally reactivated the dormant Reaper. Most interesting about the DLC discovery, however, is the promise of adding a Reaper war asset to your lineup. Leviathan is apparently a traitor who killed one of its own—a defector, as the game calls it. The DLC could also provide more insight to the Reaper’s creators, as the following line hints: “So the Reapers did not fully exterminate their creators. That suggests that they are fallible, even on large or long-term scales.” Topping off further speculation about upcoming content, Mass Effect 3 producer Mike Gamble tweeted last night, “Would now be a good time to talk about how we’re doing more DLC in the future?” Is there ever really a bad time to talk about Mass Effect?"

6/27/2012 1:45:59 PM

Just finished ME2. I heard this game was a full blown 3rd person shooter with little RPG elements and your choices from the previous games don't effect the story as much as in ME2. Also heard the ending sucked. Should I take the time to pay ME3?

12/10/2015 10:58:22 AM

Yes. Play it.

It's still really good despite the criticism.

[Edited on December 10, 2015 at 11:27 AM. Reason : A]

12/10/2015 11:26:34 AM

And I believe there were later-released patches that fixed a lot of the gripes with the endings.

Also - choices carried over and impacted just as much (if not more) as ME1->ME2

12/10/2015 11:29:53 AM

The year is 2600 something. Humanity is a space-faring species with advanced technology and a huge military in space. The first 2 games were spent preparing against a known incoming invasion of giant robot squid ship things.

First warning of reapers attacking Earth: Some british guy uploads a viral video to YouTube of reapers kicking over buildings in the UK. A reaper (3 mile long space ship) *kicks* a desk over during Sheppard's hearing. No radar, no detection systems, not even someone looking out a fucking window.

It's the equivalent of the allies landing on Normandy, walking casually through France in plain site, into Germany, into Hitler's bunker with the door wide open, then kicking Hitler in the balls. Or the Covenant heading to Earth in Halo 2 untouched, landing, and giving Master Chief a spanking.

The second EA touched it, the nerd lore, story, RPG element went to shit to appeal to the masses. ME3 is essentially like ME2 in that it's "Sexy tits, action, and explosions in space" with the bonus of being extra dissapointing given how it wraps up the trilogy. You get to pick what color the explosion is.
*The only cool part about the EA story is the illusive man's character honestly. Everything else is kinda stupid.


[Edited on December 10, 2015 at 11:35 AM. Reason : .]

12/10/2015 11:31:32 AM

^Agreed for the most part. The combat system is a little nicer looking but outside of that, they took out all the parts that made the first two so great. The endings were a huuuuuuuuge disappointment too. Like the choices you made in ME1 for example -- like when you chose to either let the Rachni queen live or let the Thorean live -- they do have an effect on the overall outcome but it equates to increasing a number and getting a small text update on how that changes things. I would still say play it just to get closure and a little hype for ME4.


You do get like 8 different options for sex scenes though. And if you make the right decisions with Tali you can see a picture of her without her mask on. It is equally as disappointing though.

12/10/2015 1:58:30 PM

I equate ME3's ending with that of Lost, meaning if you thought it was well done, I regard your opinion as worthless and hold you personally responsible for the degrading standard these game for nerds were once held to.

12/10/2015 4:36:38 PM

I say go for it. Up until the ending, I was still vested in the characters and the relationships that I developed over three games.

12/10/2015 8:34:55 PM