Jun 29, 2009

Mass Effect 2: There be no New Game +... Might get Insanity mode instead

It was announced over the weekend that their will be No New Game + so to explain why, here's Preston Watamaniuk, the lead designer for Mass Effect has to say.


The short answer is no.

The reason is progression. We have been working very hard to make sure we design the abilities system to offer smooth progression into ME3 from ME2. Allowing double progression on characters makes that almost impossible. We have to have reasonable knowledge about where a character could end up finishing all content on a playthrough. We also want to offer choice of character build within specific classes.

We replaced that feature with playing after you were done because it preserves progression and allows for smoother downloading of PRC.

Tho this sucks, but it's understandable and it just might make you be a little caution, finding and killing all foes, hidden stuff, and other stuff like that comes into play. This also means that your "character" will be transfer to ME3.

Now about ME's Insanity mode. Their was grief that this was an unlock but their was a reason as Christina Norman, lead system designer explained.

Insanity difficulty was made unlockable, because it was so difficult a player needed the experience of already playing through the game in order to complete it.

Ultimately if I have to choose between those options, I will choose a harder insanity difficulty, because I believe that's what's important to our players. Overall insanity in ME2 will be harder than ME1. That's a heads up for everyone! Beating insanity on ME2 is going to be a real "achievement", a badge of honor, get ready.
So basically it'll be toned down to be playable in ME2 since their's no New Game + If they put it in... I don't mind this too much but the hardcore of the hardcore does.

So other then the none announcement that said to be delivered last friday, that's pretty much it.

Jun 26, 2009

Ahahaha... Damn dude..

So what if your mom canceled your WoW account... It's not like it's whole life or anything.... Right?? Wait.... What are you doing, an Impersonation of a flapping fish? O_O -- Watch the vid lol --




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You saw the original.... But now Throw in Keyboard Cat and Japan mixes and it's more funnier..... and weirder. Links below.....

Enjoy!!

Crazy Japan Kirby Remix

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Play Him off Keyboard Cat Remix

Jun 25, 2009

What I'm gaming lately

I bough Shaun White Snowboarding on that Amazon Father's Day sale for 20$ and fairly enjoy it for days. I might write a small review of it. I also as of monday have given the X-box a week break while I revisit some past games like Kingdom Hearts series.

I just finished the 1st one today on Expert Mode w/ 100% complete and max lvl.. Yes, I dominated Sephiroth in 5-6 attempts w/o any need from How To Guides (also my 1st time defeating him)... It's more rewarding that way. I'm now starting on KH2 on Proud Mode... This should be interesting.

Also thinking of playing FF X and finishing up Okami (yep, I never finished this great game).. Also never finished FF XII but..................

Other then throwing in some Halo, TF2, and that fighting game, that pretty much it.

Jun 19, 2009

Bioware... Keep a lid on it will ya.

Mass Effect is one the best game of the decade w/ it story, gameplay, and your action and decision that effect your character and story just to name a few. So w/ #2 coming there's apparently letting out a bit more then we want to know. It's great that you show Gameplay of it at E3 and see notice changes like "wait, is he reloading?!?!" and "OMG!! did he just tell so-and-so to use their ability w/o pausing the game". This small things are good but things like story and character info among others that can spoiled surprises for you when you finally get the game.

So Bioware, I like you and all but put a lid on it and bring the info out slowly please. =)

Jun 10, 2009

Amazon Father's Day Sale: For the Gamer

There's a nice sell going on from Amazon for the gaming farther (or yourself) going on atm.. Unfortunately the games are only for Xbox 360 and the hardware are for the PS3 and a keyboard (yea...) for the Wii.

Games include Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (18$), Halo Wars ($42) and Price of Persia ($20) among others.. Full list can be found HERE.