Mass Effect 3 to Launch Simultaneously on 360, PS3, PC

[Legion]

If Gears of War 3 ends up on the Playstation 3 on release day then I am going to be seriously pissed off that I just updated to the newer Xbox 360, all my favourite games series seem to be being released on the PS3 now as well, and they usually seem to be better as well.

 

[MisterShine]

I'm betting $5 that the PC version will be delay for unknown reasons.
Takers? Raisers?

10$ says it won't. Bioware don't play dat' shit.

OT: Very excited for my PS3 brethren. No one should be denied the chance to play this series, it's only unfortunate that they don't get experience ME1 in its full glory but.. this interactive comic thing sounds pretty cool.

And while I am excited for ME3, I also have a feeling of depression, like when I found out that Throne of Bhaal would be the last Baldur's Gate game. Endings always depress me, no matter how good they are.

 

[Wakefield]

So excited that PS3 people get to experience Mass Effect too. Everyone deserves to enjoy the beauty that is Mass Effect

 

[Riff Moonraker]

If Gears of War 3 ends up on the Playstation 3 on release day then I am going to be seriously pissed off that I just updated to the newer Xbox 360, all my favourite games series seem to be being released on the PS3 now as well, and they usually seem to be better as well.

Actually, in most cases, when games come out on both consoles, they are better on the 360. Also, Gears wont be coming out on the PS3. Microsoft, as far as I know, owns the rights to it wholly.... as they SHOULD have done with Mass Effect.

 

[Red Right Hand]

Excellent, who honestly cares that a game is exclusive apart from the people who can't play it. This benefits everyone.

 

[T3hJim]

Awesome, and will be even more so if the fabled multiplayer is cross platform as well. Well one can hope...

 

[The Wykydtron]

Woo now everyone can bask in the glory of Mass Effect... Except Wii owners... but noone really cares about them anyway.

 

[ImprovizoR]

Some of the story elements in Mass Effect 2 exist because of Mass Effect 1 choices. But now they have to adjust the game for PS3 and PS3 didn't get Mass Effect 1. So what happens with all those story elements that exist because of choices from ME1 (like Wrex, Kaiden and Ashley for example). I hope they wont screw that up for the PC and 360 because of PS3.

 

[mechanixis]

And the demo for ME2 drops on PSN in about a week. I see what you did there, EA.

 

[shemoanscazrex3]

CRAP! I don't want to buy the same game twice!! However, depending on how the PS3 port of Mass Effect 2 works (how do choices from Mass Effect carry over into Mass Effect 2 if there is no Mass Effect on the PS3), I will buy it, which means I'll have to buy Mass Effect 3 for my 360 AND PS3. Blast it.

On a side note: How come none of this stuff is coming out around Christmas? Why is everything coming out just after Christmas?

Call of Duty

 

[McNinja]

I'll be getting my Mass Effect 3 for my 360, thanks. I already have everything perfected, so I don't even need to touch the game until the end of 2011.

Also, I will get any Mass Effect 3 collectors edition, no matter the cost.

 

[X-07]

You may argue that Mass Effect was a trilogy designed to be played sequentially and a lot of the enjoyment comes out of the consequences of your actions carrying over through each game, and that only playing ME2 and 3 is like only watching Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi...

But who am I kidding, that's just silly Xbot fanboy talk.

Well not really, speaking as a Mass Effect fanboy, not an xbox fanboy, I really do feel like you need to play the first game to really get the enjoyment out of the series. I honestly do feel like PS3 players are getting screwed over with this interactive movie bull.

But hey, for the longest time PS3 fanboys were calling Mass Effect crap simply out of fanboyism. Im already anticipating sales figures just so I can see how many bit their tongues. Fanboys will be fanboys I guess.

 

[loc978]

Good. I may actually pre-order this one for PC, rather than waiting for it to go down to $30 or less.

 

[Sovvolf]

Mass Effect 3... Why wasn't I told?... Well I'm happy now. The Mass Effect series is one of my favourite video game series of all time. Which is a little strange given that I'm not all that into Sci-fi or well... Star Trek (which the game seems to take a whole lot of influence from). I think the series is starting to perfect its balance between RPG and Shoot, little hinges here and there but otherwise its all good. A very well thought out and extremely deep character driven game which I recommend to all .

The way the story works is also very much like a table top rpg... In the way that you mostly get to make your own choices and that your choices can have lasting effects through out the games. Which is sort of neat, thought sadly it can't quite replicate a ttrpg just yet (mainly because of limitations due to it being a computer game) however its probably one of the closest games out there.

Okay, my love for the series aside... I'm happy for the release of the game on the PS3... I'll not be playing it on that platform though, I'll be users the 360 version given that I've played the other two on that console and my plot is still there.

I'm mainly happy because it gives a chance for the PS3 fanboys to go back on all that "Mass Effect is shit" stuff they've said out of pure fanboyism (you know, same things they said about Bioshock until that had its release). Though that being said, it does open up a window of opportunity for the bloody 360 fanboys to start moaning on about it not being an MS exclusive..

I'm also happy because... Well... Its a very good game and I'm happy to see others being able to experience the series regardless of console (except the Wii... Sadly, though perhaps a port... If they can get it down to a size that the Wii can handle?). Too bad about the first game, I think Bioware got screwed on the licensing on that game so its restricted to the 360... For now.

 

[RhombusHatesYou]

I'm betting $5 that the PC version will be delay for unknown reasons.
Takers? Raisers?

Nah, Bioware are one of the few companies that don't habitually develope problems with their PC version on a multiplatform release that forces a delay.

 

[JediMB]

Woo now everyone can bask in the glory of Mass Effect... Except Wii owners... but noone really cares about them anyway.

I'm a Wii owner, but I'm also part of the PC Master Race, so nyah.

I wouldn't want a Mass Effect game, port or spin-off, for the Wii anyway. I'd rather see a new attempt at a handheld game for the 3DS.

 

[Locutus9956]

Im still kinda hoping they release ME1 on PS3 eventually simply as whilst I played ME1 and 2 on PC I have a feeling my PC wont be up to par when ME3 rolls up and I cant really afford to build a new one (and my current rigs gone about as far as I an take it without a newer motherboard and pretty much a complete fresh start)

 

[RyQ_TMC]

One thing I don't like is that I'll probably end up getting the PS3 version, while all my saves from ME1 and ME2 are on my PC... It would be great if BioWare made some kind of a "save converter", or just tie all your achievements to a joint account (just a pity BioWare Social is so wonky) - that would enable everyone to enjoy their trilogy playthrough regardless of platform changes.

EDIT: Unless they release ME1 for PS3 and ME2 won't be too expensive... Then I'm willing to make a trilogy playthrough on PS3, since I still have a few Shepard ideas to do.

 

[anonymity88]

Looking forward to running and gunning through old Laaaaaahndon town with Kasumi and Garris.