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  ‘Mass Effect’ Voice Actor Robin Sachs Passes Away

  Voice actor Robin Sachs, perhaps best known for his role as Zaeed in BioWare’s ‘Mass Effect’ series, has passed away

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 6, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Omega DLC Launch Trailer: The Adjutant Enemy Revealed

  BioWare has released a rousing trailer for the ‘Mass Effect 3′ Omega DLC, featuring new enemy the Adjutant, set for release on Tuesday, November 27th.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 26, 20125 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Female Turian Squadmate in Omega, Wii U Launch & N7 Day!

  Happy N7 Day! Mass Effect 3 confirmed as a Wii U launch title while the upcoming Omega DLC will introduce the first female Turian.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 7, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ PS3 Release Date & DLC Revealed; ‘ME 3′ Halloween Challenge Begins

  BioWare has finally announced the PlayStation 3 release date of the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ – complete with some unique DLC perks. On the ‘Mass Effect 3′ front, a week-long ‘Halloween Challenge’ has begun involving the Collectors key culprits.

  by Brian Sipple | Nov 1, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ DLC Details Revealed

  BioWare has come clean about the DLC that will be packed-in with the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy,’ and players who hoped for a truly complete collection are apt to be disappointed.

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 1, 201222 Comments

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  No FemShep On ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ Box Art, BioWare Teases ‘Something Special’

  FemShep won’t make an appearance on the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ box art. However, BioWare does have a ‘a little something special’ planned for FemShep fans.

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 27, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ Hits Xbox 360 & PC in November, PS3 Later

  Relive Commander Shepard’s adventures from the very beginning in the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ for Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Check out the first screens and pack shots right here.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 26, 201219 Comments

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  BioWare Co-Founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk Retire

  After 17 years together at BioWare, studio co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk have decided to hang it up – and leave the video game industry entirely. What might be next in the ‘Mass Effect’ and ‘Dragon Age’ developer’s future?

  by Brian Sipple | Sep 18, 201215 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3: Leviathan’ DLC Review

  Read our ‘Mass Effect 3 Leviathan DLC’ review to find out if promising new story insights are enough to make up for a costly and familiar gameplay experience.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 29, 201218 Comments

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  5 ‘Mass Effect’ Questions We Want Answered

  With the mysteries of ‘Mass Effect 3′ to be explored with the Leviathan DLC, we look back on questions we’d always hoped would be answered, and elements of the fiction that never got the time they deserved.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 28, 201213 Comments

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  Why ‘Mass Effect 3′ Needs A New Ending

  In advance of the ‘Mass Effect 3′ Extended Cut DLC, we lay out our argument for why the game is desperately in need of a new, better, legitimate ending.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 25, 201230 Comments

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  EA Doesn’t Back Down Against Thousands Of Anti-Gay Letters

  Electronic Arts received a multitude of homophobic letters after players were presented with options of homosexual relationships in ‘Mass Effect 3′ and ‘The Old Republic’.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 5, 201291 Comments

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  BioWare Announces Patch for ‘Mass Effect 3′ Face Bug

  It’s been over two weeks since Mass Effect 3′s release revealed a bug for importing old custom faces and save files. BioWare community manger Chris Priestly now promises that a fix is on the way.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 23, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect’ First Person Shooter ‘Team Assault’ Screenshots; Still Canceled

  After the revelation that ‘Mass Effect 3′ multiplayer was originally conceived as a standalone first person shooter game – we now have an official title for the canceled project, ‘Mass Effect: Team Assault’ as well as screenshots to prove it.

  by Ben Kendrick | Mar 16, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Multiplayer Started as Standalone First-Person Shooter

  Before ‘Mass Effect’ fans could even debate the merits ‘Mass Effect 3′s’ multiplayer, BioWare was hard at work creating a standalone FPS for the mode – and its features were unlike anything the series has ever seen.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 15, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Review

  Does Mass Effect 3 offer the thrilling and emotional conclusion to the epic battle against the Reapers? Read our review to find out!

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 9, 201240 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Custom Face Codes, Imported Save Problems Already [Updated]

  Fans of ‘Mass Effect 3′ are already having problems importing saves, with those who created their own custom Shepard in the original game forced to start from scratch.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 6, 201251 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect’ Isn’t Just The New Star Trek – It’s Better

  With ‘Mass Effect 3′ coming out soon and the second J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie in development, we look at what makes these important sci-fi franchises special and which is better.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 27, 201266 Comments

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  5 Things That Would Ruin ‘Mass Effect 3′

  ‘Mass Effect 3′ is promising to be one the best experiences in gaming this year, and anticipation has never been higher. So we decided to have some fun and imagine a few ways in which the series could take a turn for the worse.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 23, 201227 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect,’ ‘KOTOR’ Lead Writer Drew Karpyshyn Retires

  BioWare lead writer Drew Karpyshyn, whose talents helped shape the worlds of ‘Mass Effect’ and ‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,’ has decided to hang it up after 12 years with the developer.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 18, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Goes Gold As More Game Surprises Are Teased

  BioWare’s Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series, announces that development is complete on ‘Mass Effect 3′ and that fans have a lot more surprises to look forward to in the coming weeks.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 13, 20128 Comments

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  Get Early Access To ‘Mass Effect 3′ Demo [Updated]

  The launch of the ‘Mass Effect 3′ demo isn’t until Valentine’s Day, but BioWare has released a Facebook game that grants Xbox 360 owners an early access code.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 12, 201218 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Female Shepard Trailer

  The redheaded FemShep has finally received her own trailer for ‘Mass Effect 3,’ showing that the female hero is every bit as deadly as her male counterpart.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 10, 20128 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Trailers Highlight New Enemies

  FemShep, Geth dragons and super-husks: they’re all here in the latest ‘Mass Effect 3′ trailer to show just how much more dangerous the new enemy types will be.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 9, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Trailer Shows Consequences of Decisions

  Tough decisions take center stage in the newest ‘Mass Effect 3′ story trailer, showing how a single choice can drastically change the course of the story.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 9, 20122 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: February 2012 Edition

  We’re already a few days into February, but don’t think we forgot about the Game Guide! Find out what’s releasing this month and let us know what you’ll be playing!

  by Anthony Mole | Feb 7, 20125 Comments

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  Problematic ‘Mass Effect: Deception’ Novel To Receive An ‘Update’

  BioWare unveils plans to fix future copies of the erroneous ‘Mass Effect: Deception’ novel that has been the subject of fan ire recently. Read on for BioWare’s response.

  by Trung Bui | Feb 4, 201212 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Higher Difficulties Will Be Harder Than Ever

  For those who love a good challenge, the Hardcore and Insanity difficulties for ‘Mass Effect 3′ won’t just be harder, but will punish players for bad combat decisions.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 31, 20129 Comments

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  Fans Find Glaring Mistakes In The New ‘Mass Effect’ Novel

  ‘Mass Effect: Deception’ is the latest offering in the game’s series of novels. But already, readers are discovering a stunning amount of factual errors.

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 31, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect’ Mod Makes Even Urdnot Wrex Look Pretty

  Check out some impressive screenshots from a ‘Mass Effect’ mod that adds high resolution textures to the five and two-year-old games.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 30, 20127 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: January 2012 Edition

  It’s the first week of January which means…another Game Rant Game Guide! Come join us to see what we’ll be playing this month. Join in and leave a comment below telling us what you’ll be playing.

  by Anthony Mole | Jan 5, 20125 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘Mass Effect’ Monopoly

  One man decided to re-create the ‘Mass Effect’ universe in Monopoly form. Going to jail is a lot worse in this version.

  by Dwayne Holder | Jan 3, 20128 Comments

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  Commander Shepard to be More ‘Dynamic’ in ‘Mass Effect 3′ Combat

  BioWare has released a new installment of their in-house video show ‘BioWare Pulse’ – detailing ‘Mass Effect 3′ combat refinements and a more ‘dynamic’ Commander Shepard.

  by Ben Kendrick | Dec 9, 201111 Comments

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  BioWare: ‘A Lot of Possibilities’ For Mass Effect 4

  After Mass Effect 3, gamers will be expecting another game in the series and BioWare has a lot of possibilities to play with. We may be waiting for the next generation of consoles for that to happen.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 5, 20115 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Combat Video Shows Class Attacks

  The latest BioWare video gives a look at the game’s new combat philosophy, and just how many goodies await fans in the N7 Collector’s Edition.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 1, 20113 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: December 2011 & Beyond Edition

  What will we be playing in December, and what are we looking forward to in 2012? keep reading to find out and see our comprehensive list of games releasing this month. Join in and let us know what you’ll be playing!

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 1, 201111 Comments

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  Cut ‘Mass Effect 2′ Citadel Mission Resurrected for ‘Mass Effect 3′

  Lead writer Marc Walters has revealed that a cancelled ‘Mass Effect 2′ mission that returned Commander Shepard to the Citadel will appear in ‘Mass Effect 3.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 29, 20116 Comments

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  Confirmed: ‘Mass Effect’ Movie Still Based on Games

  Legendary Pictures fixes a few mistakes on their official site and re-confirms that the ‘Mass Effect’ movie is still based on the games.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 23, 201112 Comments

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  BioWare Wanted Multiplayer In Mass Effect 1; Loves MMO Idea

  Many are cautious of BioWare’s choice to bring multiplayer to Mass Effect 3, but it turns out that even the first Mass Effect game almost featured multiplayer.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 17, 20117 Comments

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  Spike 2011 Video Game Awards Nominees & Hall of Fame Inductee

  The full list of nominees for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards have been announced with a special “Hall of Fame” award being introduced given to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 201132 Comments

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  ‘The Old Republic’ Success Could Lead to ‘Mass Effect’ MMO

  Knights of the Old Republic transformed into the Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO and if it is a big success, it’s possible the same could happen with ‘Mass Effect.’

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 30, 20119 Comments

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  Mass Effect Movie Confusingly Not Based on Games

  In a posting on their official site, Legendary Pictures contradicts screenwriter Mark Protosevich by saying the ‘Mass Effect’ movie will follow a ‘completely new story.’

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 21, 201116 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Female Shepard Voting Goes Into Round Two

  In case you weren’t happy with the new design for FemShep in ‘Mass Effect 3,’ BioWare is giving fans one more chance to have their say. Read on for the details.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 17, 201118 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3 To Strike ‘Balance’ Between Loyal Fans & Newcomers

  Thousands of fans have been following the ‘Mass Effect’ series since the beginning, but the balance between the hardcore and first-time players may not make everyone happy.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 7, 201155 Comments

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  Will ‘Mass Effect’ Save The Video Game Movie Genre?

  Legendary Pictures held a Comic-Con panel for the ‘Mass Effect’ movie to remind fans that it is happening and that it’ll be great, but revealed nothing about it.

  by Rob Keyes | Jul 27, 201146 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 2′ DLC 50% Off For Limited Time

  All three DLC episodes for ‘Mass Effect 2,’ Kasumi – Lost Memory, The Arrival, and Lair of the Shadow Broker, are being offered at half their regular price.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 27, 20115 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Will Have New Female Shepard, Designs Released

  It seems that the female version of ‘Mass Effect’ will be getting a makeover for the third title, and BioWare wants your help to decide which version to adopt.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 24, 201151 Comments

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  Dark Horse’s ‘Mass Effect’ Comics Free Until 3pm Today

  Dark Horse’s Mass Effect comics are now FREE, but you better act quickly – they won’t cost you zero dollars for much longer.

  by Riley Little | Jul 14, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Alternate Costumes Show Redesigned Squadmates

  The recently released alternate costumes for ‘Mass Effect 3′ shows a brand new character, and what upgrades former teammates have received. If they lived, that is.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 7, 201129 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Enemies Will Be ‘Complex, Reactive, & More Aggressive’

  According to the game’s developers, ‘Mass Effect 3′ will give enemies the ability to move and fight in the same ways as Commander Shepard.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 6, 20119 Comments

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  BioWare Working Out Details For Mass Effect 4

  Mass Effect 3 may be the end of the line for Commander Shepard, but it’s certainly not the end of the Mass Effect franchise.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 28, 201122 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Lead Gameplay Designer Leaves BioWare

  Christina Norman has left the ‘Mass Effect’ developer, but fans of RPG’s will be happy to hear she’s being replaced by a former designer of ‘Knights of the Old Republic.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 26, 201110 Comments

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  E3 2011: Mass Effect 3 Spoiler-Filled Story Preview

  E3 2011 provided a lengthy look at a mission from ‘Mass Effect 3′ as well as the game’s opening events. If you simply can’t wait to see them for yourself, we’ve got all the details you need.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 11, 201112 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ May Feature Temporary Squad Members

  The Gameplay Designer for ‘Mass Effect 3′ has addressed fan requests for confirmed team members by hinting that the developers may be doing things differently this time around.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 11, 201119 Comments

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  E3 2011: Mass Effect 3 Weapons & Combat Preview

  Brand new combat features and weapon upgrades for ‘Mass Effect 3′ were revealed at E3 2011, and we’ve got all the details you need to know.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 10, 20117 Comments

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  E3 2011: ‘Mass Effect 3′ Gameplay Demo

  BioWare made every ‘Mass Effect 3′ fan’s dream come true at this year’s E3, showing off new gameplay and revealing plenty of details on the much-awaited sequel.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 9, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Mass Effect 2′ Genesis Comic Now Available on XBox Live

  The interactive Genesis comic made for PS3 owners comes to XBox Live as a paid download. Is it worth the price?

  by Isaac Calon | May 18, 20112 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Complete Side Quests For ‘More Successful’ Ending

  In case you’re the type of player who prefers story missions over extra content, you may want to change your strategy to achieve the best possible ending for ‘Mass Effect 3.’

  by Andrew Dyce | May 17, 201114 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Will Have No New Relationships, Just Consequences

  Casey Hudson reveals that there will be no new cast members to Romance in Mass Effect 3. This is all about the consequences of what you have done already.

  by John Jacques | May 16, 201111 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: ‘The Only Trilogy’ in Games, Says BioWare

  The executive producer of the ‘Mass Effect’ series has heaped some high praise on the property, claiming that Shepard’s adventure is truly the first of its kind.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 201119 Comments