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RETRO REVIEW: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic [Switch]
This review examines Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on the Nintendo Switch, twenty years after its original release. Despite dated graphics and some clunky combat mechanics, the game's captivating story, freedom of choice, and engaging morality system largely hold up. The article highlights the game's enduring impact on the Star Wars fandom and its recent re-canonization.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition review. Gamers are bound to be furious
Mass Effect Legendary Edition offers a comprehensive remaster of the original trilogy, featuring graphical enhancements, gameplay tweaks, and all DLC. While the changes, particularly to the first game's combat and visuals, are significant and may alienate some long-time fans, the collection is an excellent entry point for newcomers to the series.
Anthem Review | Giant Bomb
BioWare's loot shooter Anthem excels in its flight mechanics and character customization, but suffers from numerous issues including imprecise gunplay, a weak story, and a rigid structure. The game is plagued by frequent load screens, a grindy progression system, and significant bugs, some of which caused consoles to crash. While the core flight and combat can be fun, especially with friends, Anthem requires substantial work to reach the quality of other redeemed loot games.
Anthem Review
BioWare's Anthem excels in its flight mechanics and character customization, but suffers from numerous issues in storytelling, gunplay, and overall structure. The game is plagued by technical problems, including frequent load screens and bugs that can even cause console shutdowns, making the experience tedious and frustrating despite its promising core elements.
Mass Effect: Andromeda Review | Giant Bomb
Mass Effect: Andromeda is a visually impressive action RPG with improved gunplay, but it suffers from a weak story, unengaging characters, and a significant number of technical issues. The game's open-world design features bland quest design and tedious travel, while numerous bugs and glitches undermine the overall experience. Despite its flaws, BioWare has pledged to address the game's technical state in future updates.
Mass Effect: Andromeda Review
Mass Effect: Andromeda offers improvements in graphics and gunplay, utilizing the Frostbite engine for visually impressive alien locales and more nimble shooting mechanics. However, it falls short in character development, storytelling, and suffers from significant technical issues, including numerous bugs and poor animations, making it a disappointing entry in the series.
Dragon Age 3: Inquisition Collector’s Editions Announced
BioWare and Electronic Arts have announced the Collector's Editions for Dragon Age 3: Inquisition, with prices varying by region and edition. The game is set to release on November 18, 2014, in North America and November 21, 2014, in Europe for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. Two editions are available: the "Inquisitor" Collector's Edition and the "Deluxe Edition," both offering a mix of physical and digital bonus items.
Dragon Age 3 Release Date. E3 2014 Demo Trailer (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC)
BioWare announced that Dragon Age 3: Inquisition will be released on October 7th, November 18th, 2014, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. The E3 2014 demonstration showcased enhanced graphics, dragon-fighting gameplay, and an action-based battle system with an optional tactical view.
Dragon Age 3 Release Date. E3 2014 Demo Trailer (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC)
BioWare announced that Dragon Age 3: Inquisition will be released on October 7th, November 18th, 2014, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. A gameplay demonstration at E3 2014 showcased the game's enhanced graphics, action-based combat with a tactical view option, and the return of "true companion" characters.
Dragon Age 3: Inquisition Announced
BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts, has announced Dragon Age 3: Inquisition, the next installment in the action role-playing franchise. Developed by BioWare Edmonton and Montreal, the game will utilize the Frostbite 2 engine and is slated for a late 2013 release. The team aims to deliver a deep RPG experience with meaningful choices and a large world, drawing on feedback from previous titles.
Dragon Age 3 Fans Heard (Nerdy News)
BioWare is seeking fan input on their official forums regarding the Dragon Age 3 game. Additionally, 343 Industries has released details for the Limited Edition Halo 4, and Nintendo is discontinuing the aqua blue Nintendo 3DS in Japan only. The news segment also touches on the MaKey MaKey Invention Kit and discusses game glitches.
Dragon Age 3 Features More Open World
BioWare is incorporating open-world elements into Dragon Age 3, drawing inspiration from titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The developers aim to combine innovations from Dragon Age 2 with player expectations for a more expansive experience, while also reintroducing character customization options absent in the previous installment.
Dragon Age 3 confirmed via job listings
BioWare has confirmed the development of Dragon Age 3 through job listings posted by Senior director of creative development Alistair McNally. This announcement comes two months after the release of Dragon Age 2 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. The studio is seeking environment artists for the upcoming title.
