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      Bioware would “love to revisit” Jade Empire

      October 13, 2009 /

      Dawn Star and Silky Fox.For every game announcement from Bioware, I like to keep my fingers crossed that it will be the sequel to Jade Empire. So far, no luck, but lead designer Mike Laidlaw has given me enough cause to keep crossing.

      “We will certainly announce it if it’s going to be coming out,” Laidlaw told Strategy Informer. “At this point, Jade Empire is a staff favorite and a lot of us love it, so we’d love to revisit it at some point. But right now, we are very focused on Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2.” Sure it’s not much, but I’ll take what I can get when it comes to Dawn Star. Imagine that in HD boys. Yeah.

      The rest of the interview is focused on the upcoming Dragon Age: Origins, so still worth a read.

      PC, Xbox 360

      Mass Effect 2 is like Empire Strikes Back

      October 11, 2009 /

      Mass Effect 2.So sayeth Bioware, so let it be. The developer has called the sequel to my favorite space marine RPG the dark cousin to the original. Okay, it actually said Mass Effect 2 is like the second Star Wars film in that it tells a much darker tale.

      “If you recall, Empire Strikes Back was the darker chapter and that is how we designed the ME2 story and experience: to try and make the player reflect on the challenges of the character,” co-founder Greg Zeschuk told IGN. “If you put ME2 next to the original it is definitely a darker, harder game.”

      Mass Effect 2 picks up at the end of the original with another threat to the human race. My guess is the game focuses on Sheppard’s struggle with race/species and the obvious allegories to our own society. I’ll be interested to see how fleshed out it gets. For me, a lot of that emotional stress in a game is lost in the effort to complete quests and move the story along.

      Previews, Xbox 360

      Dragon Age: Origins character creator to be available October 13th

      October 3, 2009 /

      DA:O character creation screen.Bioware has announced the release of a PC character creator for the upcoming Dragon Age: Origins. The software will be available starting October 13th. The tool is meant to give you a little prep time before the game launches on November 3rd.

      I think it’s a great move. I love games with custom characters, but I usually don’t spend any time with the feature until my second toon. My first character starts off to be the epic beast I plan to use to rule the planet. About three minutes in, though, my desire to actually play the game takes over and I end up with a crooked beard and bad teeth.

      Alongside the character creator, Bioware is opening the game’s community site. There you’ll be able to upload your custom characters and participate in the game specific forums.

      PC, Previews

      Dragon Age: Origins Gets Pushed Back

      August 11, 2009 /

      Dragon Age: Origins is bringing sexy back.The latest in this year’s string of blockbuster pushbacks comes courtesy of BioWare. Their new RPG, Dragon Age: Origins, has been bumped from the original October 20th release date to November 3rd.

      The delay began as a rumor based on altered release dates at several major retailers. BioWare quickly denied the rumor, claiming they were sticking to the October 20th release. Just a day later they officially confirmed the delay and announced the new release date.

      What does this mean for you? Well for one, you’ll be waiting to get that freak on with the animal of your choice. For another, not a whole lot. The release was still far enough away that it shouldn’t affect anyone too terribly. What they would be changing this late in the process is beyond me, but I’m not really the developing type. The Playstation 3 version of the game has been delayed with the PC and Xbox 360 versions, though without a set launch date.

      News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360

      Pre-Order Dragon Age:Origins for a Mass Effect 2 Exclusive

      July 15, 2009 /

      Dragon Age:Origins Collector's Edition.BioWare will be releasing a collector’s edition of their up and coming Dragon Age:Origins that includes something special for you Mass Effect fans. The tin case fantasy RPG will include an unlockable item for BioWare’s OTHER up and comer, Mass Effect 2.

      Those of you ready to drop some big bucks on the single player game from BioWare will get treated to the standard CE fare. This includes “making of” footage, a soundtrack, trailers, wallpapers, concept art, etc. You’ll also get a cloth map, 3 exclusive in-game items, and that special item for Mass Effect 2.

      Gamestop’s got their pricing information posted. For PC users, you’re looking at a $65 tag. Xbox 360 owners will pay a full $75. Worth it for the cloth map?

      PC, Previews, Xbox 360

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