BioWare: Don't Get Rid of Mass Effect 3 Saves

[StriderShinryu]

With the amount of work they've put into building the ME universe (not to mention the numerous times they've stated that they are going to continue once Shepherd's story was over), it would be silly for them to not continue onward. Of course, since so many Escapists won't be playing ME3 anyway, I'm not sure how many people this "news" actually relates to.

 

[Fr]anc[is]

Whatever they're planning, get ready to fork over even more of your money

http://www.destructoid.com/ea-loves-cod-elite-wants-more-subscriptions-in-games-221022.phtml

 

[ShaneGunWolf]

I can't finish Mass Effect 2 fast enough. I NEED ME3 badly!

*Rabies foam*

 

[Baresark]

OOH OOH, is it because they are making more games in the ME series?!?!

Big surprise! (note the sarcasm)

Really though, the game universe is so expansive you could plan all kinds of games within it. It could be interesting. Just don't be too surprised if it becomes less and less interesting as more games come out.

The thing is.... this almost proves to me that they are not going to end the story in this one. It makes me not want to get ME3. Two days after it comes out I'll read the Wikipedia and watch all the cinematics on youtube. And say they do conclude the story with the big scary machine race. Does that mean the next one will face an enemy that pales into insignificance compared to the machines... seriously, I can't think of what they are called. I am reminded of the Blade movies all over again. They simply made no sense what so ever in the order they were in. In Blade 1 he fought La Magra the vampire god. In the second one he fought mutant vampires that ate vampires and wouldn't die. In the third he fought the first vampire.... it just didn't make any sense in the grand scheme of things. Each consecutive movie had him fight someone who was less and less menacing.

 

[Frostbite3789]

Garrus and Liara spin-off into their own series where they solve crimes on Illium. Garrus plays the role of the by-the-books cop while Liara is the wild card rookie. But look for an old friend (Cmdr. Shepard) to drop by and help them out from time-to-time. It's called Lethal Effect or Mass Weapon. Your save game isn't that important except to determine whether or not the Shepard cameo is MaleShep or FemShep.

Nah, Shepard is the no-nonsense too old for this shit Captain. Who demands Liara hand in her badge after her roughneck antics compromise the big case!

 

[Delock]

Oh no, there's news that a developer might be continuing a series I currently enjoy!
I'm going to rage because this news was announced before the latest entry into the series has come out!

Seriously, could we go back to the days where we were excited that developers announced that they weren't walking away from the amazing worlds they created or where series that have been widely praised with each of their entries get excitement rather than criticism pre-release?

Look, if this news is indicating a continuation of the world of Mass Effect (which Bioware has already said they wanted to do), then I don't see why this is bad news. The story of the Reapers is clearly ending in this entry, just like the Collectors ended last entry or Saren/Sovereign ended in the first. That doesn't by any means make every threat in the galaxy go away, and there's more than likely still going to be plenty of areas you'll want to see from passing mentions in the games.
If this indicates DLC, that's fine too. Sure, Bioware's DLC has been expensive, but considering I've gone through 3/4 complete playthroughs (my most recent one was this week to prepare a Shepard I actually want to use and that I'd have remembered playing as), making certain to do them again along the way, they end up feeling a lot more justified for me.

You know, I remember this same shit happening for ME2, and while not everyone was happy, plenty of people agreed that it wasn't nearly as bad as the "fans" made things seem. But if that doesn't convince you, then could you at least find an upcoming game you're optimistic about and post about it because at this point nobody seems happy about anything.
Yes I know that it's mostly vocal minorities that are the cynical ones, but it wouldn't hurt once in a while for there to be a clear majority opinion of "We're content."

 

[thethird0611]

I dont even know....

This seems like a bad idea if they were to release another new game. I myself want to see new stories, new plots, new universes. Honestly, I feel ME has been taking the very slow route of what Fable did... and that's get worse and worse (though im keeping hope in my heart that 3 will stop that trend).

Bioware, just get ME3 out the door in one piece.

After that you can milk it to death. I will no longer be compelled to care.

This. This is my thought in a small package.

 

[Infernai]

Well this is interesting. And somewhat worrying. I have a lot of confidence in Bioware and so I'm excited for Mass Effect 3, but if this is talking about possible spin-offs...well...that can be kind of a tricky area. I mean do you try to make the same feel? A new feel? What to do different? What do we do that same?

...but in the end I'll probably buy it anyways...I'd actually be rather interested to see a sequel that deals with Shepard's kid all grown up, especially if your kids species was determined by who you hooked up with in the original series...but that's just me.

If done right, that could be quite good. You could go into possibly the impossible amount of pressure placed on the kid from an early age: Let's be honest, Shepard was a badass to end all badasses in the ME universe. So naturally any kid they have is going to likely have a CRAP-LOAD of pressure and expectations placed on them if they try to do anything.

Again though, it could be interesting if it's done right, but only if it's done right.

 

[The Pinray]

Hopefully the DLC won't be coming out too fast. I'm going to need time for multiple play throughs!

March 6th can't get here any sooner.

 

[Zhukov]

Bioware, just get ME3 out the door in one piece.

After that you can milk it to death. I will no longer be compelled to care.

Mass Effect 4: The Mass Effectening. With pauly d and snookie. Youd buy that wouldnt you?

Uh... what?

I get the feeling I am expected to know who "pauly d and snookie" are.

EDIT: Okay never mind, Google to the rescue.

...

Yeah, okay, I think I'll leave the reality TV comparisons to people who watch that stuff.

 

[Omnific One]

Honestly, I'd 100% buy another Mass Effect game with Shepard and the current slew of people. Just give them another conflict to be had and work from there.

I'm really not sure if I would buy another Mass Effect game without Shepard. Mass Effect 1 was the first game I got for my first dedicated console, and I'd say that ME won't be the same without Shepard and some of the cast.

Garrus and Liara spin-off into their own series where they solve crimes on Illium. Garrus plays the role of the by-the-books cop while Liara is the wild card rookie. But look for an old friend (Cmdr. Shepard) to drop by and help them out from time-to-time. It's called Lethal Effect or Mass Weapon.

I partially rescind that statement; this I would totally buy.

 

[Kotaro]

I'd love to see a Mass Effect MMO. I would play the shit out of that.

 

[Nexus424]

Please...Just focus on proving everyone that said ME3 will be the final straw wrong...I just want ME3 to make me scream tears of joy. That's all I ask...

 

[Quiet Stranger]

They did the exact same thing with .Hack//Quarantine

I am convinced there's going to be a new Mass Effect series

 

[TheScientificIssole]

Garrus and Liara spin-off into their own series where they solve crimes on Illium. Garrus plays the role of the by-the-books cop while Liara is the wild card rookie. But look for an old friend (Cmdr. Shepard) to drop by and help them out from time-to-time. It's called Lethal Effect or Mass Weapon. Your save game isn't that important except to determine whether or not the Shepard cameo is MaleShep or FemShep.

Naw, cut that shit.
Garrus, is a wild card and he knows it.
Wait, any ever notice how Irish Garrus's voice is? You hear it whenever he says Shepard.

 

[zidine100]

And let the milking, commence.

In all fairness they might turn out interesting so... im not complaining, i just wanted to say that because it sounded funny in my head.