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  BioWare Developers Discuss ‘Mass Effect’ Character Spinoffs & Prequel Ideas

  BioWare developers discuss the future of ‘Mass Effect’ and lay out ideas for possible prequels and spinoffs.

  by Curt Hutson | May 13, 201326 Comments

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  The 7 Worst Video Game Mothers

  Mother’s Day is here again, and to better cherish our own, we’ve assembled some of the worst maternal figures video games have ever produced.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 12, 20134 Comments

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  Electronic Arts Wins ‘Worst Company in America’ Title for 2nd Year

  ‘SimCity’ publisher Electronic Arts has once again been labelled the ‘worst company in America,’ after beating out Bank of America for the dubious distinction.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 9, 201326 Comments

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  Electronic Arts Responds To ‘Worst Company in America’ Poll

  Electronic Arts claim that the company remains ‘proud and unbowed’ despite the fact that they’re close to being voted ‘The Worst Company in America’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 6, 201386 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 4′ and ‘Dragon Age 3′ Will Both Use Frostbite 3

  BioWare’s own Aaryn Flynn has confirmed that both ‘Mass Effect 4′ and ‘Dragon Age 3′ will use the newly announced Frostbite 3 engine.

  by Riley Little | Mar 28, 201312 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′: No More Multiplayer DLC; Infographic Reveals Player Statistics

  BioWare is officially closing the door on ‘Mass Effect 3′ by revealing their will be no more multiplayer DLC, but they aren’t saying goodbye without a fun infographic.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 25, 201311 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 4′ in Development at BioWare Montreal; Edmonton Studio Working on New IP

  BioWare’s Casey Hudson revealed the Edmonton team will work on a new IP, while the Montreal studio will take over on ‘Mass Effect 4.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 23, 201347 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: One-Year Anniversary & Extended Multiplayer Event

  BioWare celebrates the one-year anniversary of ‘Mass Effect 3′ and the introduction of multiplayer with this infographic and 5-day online event (Operation Lodestar).

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 8, 20134 Comments

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  The 10 Video Game Women We Most Respect

  In honor of ‘Tomb Raider,’ we look back at the video game heroines that we found stronger, smarter, and more capable than plenty of their male counterparts. Here’s our Top 10.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 5, 201338 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Citadel DLC Trailer Gets The Band Back Together

  The launch trailer for ‘Mass Effect 3′s last DLC, ‘Citadel’ has arrived. Sporting friends and past lovers, the new content is so large, Xbox 360 owners will have to download it in two pieces.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 4, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3: Citadel’ Achievements Revealed

  Achievements for ‘Mass Effect 3: Citadel,’ the last piece of DLC for BioWare’s epic trilogy-ender, have made their way online. Read on for more details.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 2, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3: Reckoning’ Launch Trailer and Gameplay Stream

  In celebration of ‘Mass Effect 3: Reckoning’s release, BioWare has released a new trailer for the multiplayer DLC pack and streamed an hour’s worth of gameplay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 25, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Citadel & Reckoning DLC Announced

  ‘Mass Effect 3′s final DLC packages, ‘Reckoning’ and ‘Citadel’ have been priced and detailed. New places, old faces, and romance are all in the cards, so read the details now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 21, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3: Reckoning’ DLC News Coming Late Next Week

  BioWare’s Chris Priestly revealed that fans can expect news on the final ‘Mass Effect 3′ DLC pack, Reckoning, some time next week.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 14, 201311 Comments

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  BioWare Producing ‘Mass Effect’ Risk Board Game

  BioWare brings ‘Mass Effect’ to the board game market with their own version of Risk, though further details are scarce.

  by John Jacques | Feb 13, 20138 Comments

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  Next Mass Effect is Not ‘Mass Effect 4′

  BioWare Community Manager Chris Priestly takes to the forums to advise fans not to consider the next ‘Mass Effect’ game a followup to ‘Mass Effect 3′.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 7, 201342 Comments

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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: Reckoning’ DLC Details Leak; Adds Co-op Story Missions

  The next big ‘Mass Effect 3′ expansion will reportedly add six co-op story missions, new maps, new weapons and more!

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 1, 201322 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ DLC Screenshots Teased By BioWare

  Two new images tease ‘Mass Effect 3′s next DLC, shedding new meaning on BioWare’s claims that it will be “all hands on deck” for the mysterious expansion.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 28, 201313 Comments

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  ‘Dead Space 3′ Gets ‘Mass Effect’ N7 Armor

  Gamers who are familiar with the ‘Mass Effect’ franchise may be interested to learn that they’ll be able to suit up ‘Dead Space 3′ protagonist Isaac Clarke in N7 armor – provided they’ve met a couple important requirements.

  by Riley Little | Jan 21, 20137 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Ancient China Fan Art; ‘Mass Effect’ Rendered Using Unreal Engine

  Two clever artists imagine what two popular franchises — ‘Mass Effect’ and ‘Assassin’s Creed’ — would look like in interesting ‘what if’ scenarios.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 7, 20136 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Mass Effect 4′ Release Date ‘Late 2014 to Mid 2015′ [Updated]

  ‘Mass Effect 4′ in in development at BioWare Montreal and could release as early as Fall 2014.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 12, 201212 Comments

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  Next ‘Mass Effect 3′ DLC Details Appearing; BioWare Calls for ‘All Hands on Deck’

  A week after the release of ‘Omega,’ details have begun appearing for ‘Mass Effect 3′s’ next single-player DLC. From writers to actors to composers, BioWare says its next story will be bringing ‘all hands on deck.’

  by Brian Sipple | Dec 5, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 4′ Wishlist

  With BioWare soliciting suggestions for ‘Mass Effect 4,’ we couldn’t help but conjure a few up. Read on to see our advice for the future of the epic (and apparently ongoing) sci-fi franchise.

  by Brian Sipple | Dec 3, 201232 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Omega DLC Review

  Read our ‘Mass Effect 3′ Omega DLC review to find out if the largest post-release expansion, with new faces and new enemies in a fan-favorite locale, is worth the trip.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 28, 201224 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′ Wii U Trailer Details Exclusive GamePad Features

  BioWare has released an official trailer for their ‘Mass Effect 3′ Wii U Special Edition – showing off new GamePad combat functionality.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 21, 20122 Comments

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  BioWare’s Casey Hudson May Make ‘Mass Effect 4′ a Prequel

  Bioware’s Casey Hudson is asking fans if they’d prefer a prequel or post-trilogy title, indicating he’s strongly considering the possibility of exploring historical ‘Mass Effect’ canon.

  by John Jacques | Nov 20, 201227 Comments

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  New ‘Mass Effect’ Game ‘Respectful’ of Trilogy Canon; Playable Alien Races Possible

  BioWare promises that the next ‘Mass Effect’ game will be ‘respectful’ of Commander Shepard’s trilogy. Meanwhile, Casey Hudson is open to the idea of playable alien races.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 12, 201221 Comments

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  BioWare’s Casey Hudson Wants Fans’ Suggestions for ‘Mass Effect 4′

  Development has begun on the next ‘Mass Effect’ game — which may or may not be ‘Mass Effect 4′ — and BioWare’s Casey Hudson wants your help making it better.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 10, 201263 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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  BioWare ‘Doesn’t Want Shepard’ in ‘Mass Effect 4′

  BioWare allegedly ‘doesn’t want Shepard’ or a character similar to Shepard as the main protagonist of the next ‘Mass Effect’ game, according to BioWare Montreal producer Fabrice Condominas.

  by Riley Little | Oct 19, 201237 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Omega DLC Dated & Priced; New Details On Largest Expansion Yet

  Speaking at New York Comic-Con today, BioWare has offered up the release dates, price, and a few more story details regarding its second ‘Mass Effect 3′ single-player DLC, “Omega.”

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 12, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Multiplayer Update: New Challenges & Stat Tracking

  BioWare has announced some big changes are in store for ‘Mass Effect 3′s multiplayer, including Weekend Challenges, a new stat tracking service, and in-game objectives.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 9, 20122 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3: Retaliation Details, Event Weekend & Another BioWare Departure

  The Old Republic’s Daniel Erickson leaves BioWare as the company announces the biggest multiplayer DLC pack for ‘Mass Effect 3′ to date.

  by Rob Keyes | Oct 4, 201222 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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  Mass Effect 3: ‘Omega’ DLC Mission Details Uncovered

  A few lines of dialogue from ‘Mass Effect 3′s upcoming ‘Omega’ DLC have been found on the game’s disc. We’ve dug deeper, and break down everything the DLC could bring. Spoiler Alert!

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 25, 201211 Comments

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  BioWare Developing New Next-Gen Franchise

  With ‘Mass Effect’ and ‘Dragon Age’ now certified, BioWare claims to be moving on to the next big thing. New comments confirm that a brand new franchise is in development, hinting at a next-gen release.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 20, 201231 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′ Omega DLC Confirmed, BioWare Working on New ‘Mass Effect’ Game

  BioWare’s Aaron Flynn has revealed that not only are they working on a sequel to the ‘Mass Effect’ trilogy, but Omega DLC is due out this fall.

  by John Jacques | Sep 18, 201250 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Wii U Includes ‘From Ashes’ & Multiplayer DLC

  Wii U owners will be getting a more ‘complete’ version of ‘Mass Effect 3′, as the game will include both From Ashes and currently released multiplayer content when it launches on Nintendo’s console.

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 16, 201219 Comments

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  Why Doesn’t ‘Mass Effect 3′ Run At 1080p On Wii U?

  BioWare’s ‘Mass Effect 3′ will include a number of bonuses when it arrives on Wii U, but enhanced resolution isn’t one of them. Why doesn’t the game run at 1080p on Nintendo’s new system?

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 6, 20125 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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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Leviathan DLC Trailer

  Commander Shepard’s newest underwater mission is the star of the launch trailer for Leviathan, the first story DLC released for ‘Mass Effect 3.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 24, 201213 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3′s ‘Operation Alloy’ Has Begun

  Get back into the ‘Mass Effect 3′ action this week with Operation Alloy in preparation for the upcoming DLC releasing next week.

  by Rob Keyes | Aug 24, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Multiplayer to Get New Enemies? More Campaign DLC Confirmed

  BioWare community managers reveal that further ‘Mass Effect 3′ single player DLC is en route and cause speculation that new multiplayer enemy factions might also be in the pipeline.

  by Ben Kendrick | Aug 22, 201235 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Leviathan DLC Release Date

  After serious speculation and a vague release window, BioWare has confirmed that ‘Mass Effect 3′s Leviathan DLC will be released on August 28, 2012.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 15, 20126 Comments

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  BioWare Talks Day One DLC, Says Microtransactions Will Replace Online Pass

  ‘Mass Effect 3′ and ‘Dragon Age’ developer BioWare thinks that the microtransaction-based approach to revenue will one day replace the online pass.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 13, 20128 Comments

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  Find Shepard in ‘Mass Effect 3′ Point-and-Click Adventure

  We’ve found some screenshots from a fan-created, 16-bit point-and-click adventure that picks up where ‘Mass Effect 3′ left off, and uses the ‘destroy’ ending as canon.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 13, 20128 Comments

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  Second ‘Mass Effect 3′ Single Player DLC to Take Place on Omega?

  Fans scouring through code in the ‘Mass Effect 3 Firefight DLC’ might have found evidence of the next single player DLC after ‘Leviathan’ – teasing a journey back to Omega.

  by Curt Hutson | Aug 8, 201233 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Will Include Interactive Comic Spanning the Events of First Two Games

  ‘Mass Effect 3′ is coming to Nintendo’s Wii U, and it’ll feature an interactive in-game comic book that covers the events and choices from the first two games.

  by Riley Little | Aug 3, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Leviathan Mission Details, Pricing, and Length

  New details for one of three missions featured in the ‘Mass Effect 3′ DLC Leviathan have been revealed, along with a price and release window.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 3, 201222 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Leviathan DLC Releases This Summer

  The first post-release pice of ‘Mass Effect 3′ DLC, titled Leviathan, will be releasing this Summer, and will take players deeper into the world of the Reapers.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 2, 20129 Comments

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  The Top 5 Video Game Speeches of This Generation

  As a major medium of the spoken word, speeches have played a role in some of gaming’s greatest scenes. This generation is no exception. Which spiels from the period have we enjoyed the most?

  by Brian Sipple | Aug 1, 20126 Comments

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  Best Pick Up Your ‘Mass Effect 3′ Earth DLC for Operation Overwatch

  This week’s ‘Mass Effect 3′ Bounty Weekend has been dubbed Operation Overwatch and requires all participants have the recently released Earth DLC.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 25, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Mass Effect 3′ Earth DLC Trailer

  Mass Effect 3 has new classes, weaponry, planetside maps and a new difficulty thanks to the Earth Multiplayer DLC. The new trailer shows the stakes have never been higher.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 18, 20129 Comments