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Round Up: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Really Does Sound Like the PS5 Mass Effect Successor We Need
Previews for the sci-fi RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn from Owlcat Games are emerging from its closed beta on PC, with many drawing comparisons to Mass Effect. The game, which is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release next year, has received positive impressions for its world-building and narrative choices, though some early feedback notes concerns about floaty shooting mechanics and a fiddly cover system.
Kiki Wolfkill, longtime Halo veteran and head of Xbox Film and TV, has left Microsoft after nearly 30 years
Kiki Wolfkill, a veteran of the Halo franchise and head of Xbox Film and TV, has departed Microsoft after nearly 30 years with the company. Wolfkill announced her departure on LinkedIn, stating that April 17 was her last day. She expressed gratitude for the opportunities Microsoft provided throughout her career in the gaming industry.
I was worried Owlcat couldn't pull off Mass Effect-style cinematic action in its big new RPG, but after an hour of blowing stuff up in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, I'm feeling very reassured
Owlcat Games is transitioning from isometric RPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker to a Mass Effect-inspired action RPG with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. An hour-long preview showcased third-person combat, special abilities, and environmental destruction, reassuring concerns about the studio's ability to handle a major genre shift. While the RPG elements were lightly touched upon, the action sequences and visual spectacle suggest a promising leap forward for the developer, with a planned release in spring 2027.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questions
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, presents a promising Mass Effect-like science-fiction RPG experience with impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. While the gameplay demo showcases engaging combat, dialogue, and environmental destruction, the studio's use of generative AI tools during development raises ethical questions about the final product's human-made status.
After an hour in the beta, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is both a limp Mass Effect and a leaden interpretation of a very good TV show
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an RPG adaptation of the TV show, shows promise in its hard sci-fi elements like artificial gravity combat, but suffers from underdeveloped characters and formulaic gameplay. While Owlcat Games has successfully translated its experience from Warhammer 40,000 into a third-person shooter format, the current beta build lacks the engaging personalities and narrative depth found in the source material or comparable titles like Mass Effect.
Isolation Simulator Hits 1.0 After Seven Years of Solo Development
Isolation Simulator has officially launched its 1.0 version after seven years of solo development by Maks at Mega Zeal Studio. The sci-fi simulation game, which spent six months in Early Access, now features two new endings, three new achievements, and a final secret. The developer emphasized the game's deep mysteries and the community's dedication to uncovering them.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is Looking Like a True Successor to Mass Effect
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Owlcat Games' foray into the sci-fi RPG shooter genre, shows promise as a successor to Mass Effect. Despite a shift from their CRPG roots, the game's closed beta demonstrates a strong focus on narrative choices, detailed world-building, and responsive cover-based combat, all while staying true to The Expanse's established lore.
Mass Effect Showrunner Denies Claims The Show Was Rewritten For a "Non-Gaming Audience"
Mass Effect TV series showrunner Daniel Casey has denied reports that the show was rewritten to appeal to a "non-gaming audience." Casey stated that the claim caught him off guard and that no such directive was ever given to him. The series, which is set after the video game trilogy and will not feature Commander Shepard, is still in development at Prime Video.
This is my favorite denial on the Citadel: Mass Effect showrunner says he was never told to rewrite the Amazon series…
Mass Effect co-showrunner Daniel Casey has denied reports that the upcoming Amazon television series is being rewritten for non-gamers, stating he was never given such direction. Casey confirmed that the writers' room is active and the show will explore a new story set after the original trilogy, separate from Commander Shepard's narrative. Other successful Amazon adaptations like Fallout and The Legend of Vox Machina have remained faithful to their source material.
Amazon's Mass Effect TV team wasn't actually ordered to rewrite scripts and make them "more appealing to non-gamers"
Writer and executive producer Daniel Casey has debunked reports that Amazon's upcoming Mass Effect TV series scripts were being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers. Casey stated that the quote attributed to Amazon's head of global TV, Peter Friedlander, was never said to him. The adaptation, confirmed in November 2024, is being written by Casey and involves talent from Amazon's Fallout series.
Mass Effect Adaptation’s Showrunner Says They Were Not Asked to Rewrite for “Non-Gamers”
Co-showrunner Daniel Casey has denied reports that Amazon MGM Studios' Mass Effect TV series is being rewritten to appeal to "non-gamers." Casey stated he is unsure of the origin of the quote and that such a directive has not been given to him. The article also references other video game adaptations like Fallout and Like a Dragon: Yakuza, and touches upon the history of the Mass Effect franchise and BioWare's work on Mass Effect 5.
Mass Effect TV show writer denies being told to rewrite it for 'non-gamers'
Writer and executive producer Daniel Casey denied reports that Amazon MGM Studios requested script rewrites for the in-development Mass Effect TV series to appeal to non-gamers. Casey stated that this directive was never communicated to him. The article also notes that a new Mass Effect game is in development at BioWare.
Mass Effect TV series writer claims they were ‘caught off guard’ by rewrite rumors
Screenwriter Daniel Casey for the upcoming Mass Effect television series on Prime Video stated that he was surprised by recent rumors claiming the show was being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers. Casey clarified that he has not received any such direction and is unaware of the origin of that quote. The article also mentions the potential for the series to expand on the rich Mass Effect universe, drawing a parallel to the successful Fallout adaptation.
Mass Effect TV Show Writer Responds To Claim That The Show Is Being Rewritten For "Non-Gamers"
Writer Daniel Casey has responded to reports claiming the upcoming Mass Effect TV show is being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, stating he has not received any such directive. The claim originated from a report suggesting changes were being considered for the Amazon MGM Studios production. A new Mass Effect game is also in development at BioWare.
How It Feels To Play Starfield In 2026
This review examines Starfield's Free Lanes update and Terran Armada DLC, noting that while improvements have been made since launch, the core issues of underwhelming story and gameplay loop persist. The DLCs add handcrafted locations and new mechanics like Cruise Mode and X-Tech, but the game still suffers from bugs, loading screens, and a lack of meaningful player choice, making it unlikely to convert players who were not already invested.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Still Hits Different: Why One Reddit Post Sparked a Nostalgia Wave
A Reddit post about Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has sparked a wave of nostalgia, highlighting the emotional connection players have with games from the PlayStation 3 era. This resurgence of interest in the 2008 title reflects a broader trend of gaming nostalgia cycles and a potential renewed appreciation for ambitious single-player narratives in the current industry climate.
After the death of Dragon Age, it's a megaton bummer to go back and hear BioWare's founders talk about the…
This article revisits a 2009 interview with BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk regarding Dragon Age: Origins. The founders expressed optimism about the franchise's future and BioWare's creative direction, unaware of the studio's later struggles and their own departures. The piece contrasts the studio's past successes with its more recent challenges.
Here are my top 10 best single-player RPGs as a life-long fan whose spent thousands of hours with the genre
This article ranks the top 10 best single-player RPGs for players who prefer to adventure solo. The list includes a variety of titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Mass Effect 2, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, highlighting their strengths in storytelling, world-building, and player choice.
The strangest endings in video games, ranked
This article ranks some of the strangest and most bizarre endings in video game history. It highlights games like Sonic and the Secret Rings, Silent Hill: Homecoming, Fallout 3, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Mass Effect 3, and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, discussing how their conclusions left players bewildered or dissatisfied.
I'm Commander Shepard, And The Canadian Game Awards Are My Favourite Game Awards On The Citadel |
The Canadian Game Awards announced that voice actors Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale, known for voicing Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, will host the upcoming awards show. The event will take place on Thursday, May 21, in downtown Toronto and is partnered with the XP Game Summit Trade Show.
