Mass Effect Andromeda
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How BioWare can make an unlikely comeback, and why it never will: The first step is cancelling Mass Effect
This opinion piece argues that BioWare, despite its past successes, is unlikely to make a significant comeback due to publisher Electronic Arts' pressure for immediate financial returns and an overreliance on established franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. The author suggests the studio needs to find a new identity and embrace experimentation, but believes EA's risk-averse nature will prevent this.
What if the industry started remaking bad games instead of good ones?
This opinion piece argues that the video game industry should focus on remaking underperforming but promising titles rather than constantly redoing successful ones. It suggests that remaking games like Dark Souls 2 or Legacy of Kain: Defiance could unlock their full potential and foster more innovation, contrasting this with the current trend of remaking established hits like Final Fantasy VII.
Mass Effect Actor Questions Whether "Culture" And "Ethos" That Made Original Games Is Still There
Jennifer Hale, the voice of Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect franchise, expressed both excitement and concern for the future of the series. She questions whether the original creative culture and ethos that defined the early games remain intact at BioWare, especially given recent company changes. Hale hopes for the return of Commander Shepard and believes the Mass Effect universe has significant untapped potential for new stories.
Call of Duty: Ghosts Gets Its Overdue Respect from Gaming Community
Call of Duty: Ghosts, initially criticized in 2013, is now receiving renewed appreciation from the gaming community and content creators. Aspects like its dynamic maps, Extinction mode, and darker campaign are being highlighted as innovative. The game's deliberate pacing and weapon handling, once seen as flaws, are now viewed as intentional design choices that have aged well with shifts in the gaming landscape.
Gamers Are Still Waiting for the Next Great Sci-Fi RPG That Matches BioWare’s Legacy
Many gamers are still waiting for a science fiction RPG that can match the legacy of BioWare's storytelling and world-building, citing games like Mass Effect and Knights of the Old Republic. Despite advancements in technology, the market currently lacks titles that successfully blend deep characters, meaningful choices, and epic scope, leaving fans hopeful for a new standard to be set before the end of the decade.
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
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.