BioWare's Mass Effect 2 has been dethroned as the lead release in the UK charts, as 2K's BioShock 2 moves in with the Little Sisters. Just Dance from Ubisoft still holds at number two, with FIFA 10 at three. Mass Effect 2 has slid down to eighth, with Bayonetta reaching tenth.
BioWare and EA will be unleashing the Hammerhead hover tank late next month for Mass Effect 2, accompanied by five new missions. The Firewalker pack is free for all Cerberus Network users - yes totally free. The badass Hammerhead is armed with guided missiles.
Team BioWare has just launched yet another free piece of DLC for Mass Effect 2, this time a heavy weapon called the 'Cerberus Arc Projector'. It's basically a sweet new heavy weapon that shoots lightning - so instantly it's awesome. It can be downloaded freely from the Cerberus Network.
BioWare heads Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk have said how "confident" they are of DLC the studio is building, how it'll be "satisfying for players". The studio has the "DLC team, and main team" on the go. More new content to come after looking at "responses from the fans"; see what they want.
BioWare release the hover tank DLC for Mass Effect 2 tomorrow, completely free for the Cerberus Network enabled. That's right - free! What's not free however are new outfits for Jack, Garrus and Thane. The Alternate Appearance Pack costs 160 MSP and BioWare Points.
You want what?! Shepard's starship don't mass accelerate that way, buddy. BioWare says Mass Effect is like a PG-13 movie, so no 'funny stuff'. The love interests are "part of the story" but the dev team still view it like any other "PG-13 action movie," and that's why they're "relatively light."
Nothing like a good piece of hear-say to polish off one's morning. Today's rumour concerns Mass Effect 2, and according to hidden files taken from the PC version, there's a suggestion that the one and only Liara T'soni may return to fight another day.
The latest downloadable content for action-RPG Mass Effect 2 is out today, adding some new fancy armour pieces for Commander Shepard. It's not free, costing us fans 160 MSP or 160 BioWare Points ($2). This offers the special pre-order bonus armour for everyone to suit up with.
BioWare have been working on Overlord for Mass Effect 2, which adds a new story on a single planet spanning 5 levels - tackling an enemy AI. This is premium DLC, much like the last release was, so it'll cost you. No new squad mates are added, or will be ever again in future content.
Rejoice Commander Shepards of good ship Xbox 360, because BioWare has just patched your galaxy. No more unpickupable flashing ammo! Also expect your mineral scans to be "optimized" and Grunt's Fortification power now working properly. A patch for PC is being worked on.
It's going to be "quite a few months" before developer BioWare starts talking about Mass Effect 3, but DLC will fill in the gaps between sequels. They have a "bunch of packs" in the works but fan response will influence how they move forward. An E3 reveal for Mass Effect 3 not likely at all.
Casey Hudson of BioWare confirms the return of the planet scanning mini-game, where players plunder worlds for resources for their ship. It will be in Mass Effect 3 - "functionally" has purpose, with feedback saying it was "strangely addictive". Didn't expect fans to strip mine galaxy.
Hollywood studio Legendary Pictures now has the green light to get a script penned for EA and BioWare's action RPG Mass Effect for cinema. Thomas Tull of Legendary says it's "ripe for translation," and praised it's "compelling characters" and depth. BioWare attached to produce.
Having previously said they "would consider it," regarding some form of co-op for Dragon Age or Mass Effect in the future, it looks to be a step closer. A recent job posting for BioWare Montreal was looking for a 'Multiplayer Programmer' with the Mass Effect franchise attached, with co-op lingo?
The good doctors of BioWare feel that motion gaming must "evolve beyond the party game" before it has any meaningful impact, especially to RPG. The Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio have no interest right now in motion control, but remain optimistic on its future. BioWare like the 'Milo' idea.
The latest Xbox Live schedule update has Mass Effect 2's Overlord DLC down for June 15th, and BioWare have been busy with a game demo too. It will release the same day as the new 5 mission DLC pack goes live. Overlord also adds a new foe, a new world and new achievements. Hooray.
BioWare has let loose some more downloadable content for Mass Effect 2 in the shape of some new gear for Shephard in the Aegis Pack. It adds an M-29 Incisor sniper, a burst fire and shield eating rifle, along with the Kestrel armour set made up of 5 pieces. For PC and Xbox 360.
Co-founder Greg Zeschuk of BioWare has said at Developer that the triple A market is harder to break into now; innovation getting "squeezed". He notes we're becoming more like Hollywood as everyone chases the next blockbuster. Veterans focusing on smaller teams pleases Zeschuk.
Co-founder Greg Zeschuk of BioWare revealed at Develop in Brighton they have a "small-scale MMO" project, though specifics were guarded. Console hardware is "the past." We'll see within a year what BioWare is doing to prepare for the future, says Zeschuk. They'll explore "aggressively."
The latest addition to the Mass Effect 2 space opera is 'Lair of the Shadow Broker', and it reprises old crew mate Liara T'Soni as you team up. Liara fought in a "desperate struggle" with the Shadow Broker trying to locate Shepard, and now she wants to "even the score." There's little other info.