Electronic Arts today announced the launch of Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances, a free-to-play browser-based MMO game developed by Phenomic. “In the game, players are pit against each other and against AI-controlled factions in an intense and strategic battle for territory domination. Gamers spend resources to build bases and strengthen armies before deploying their forces [...] Continue Reading »
At this stage, almost anyone interested in the Mass Effect series has finished 3 and experienced the classic symptoms of a new medical condition, the Mass Effect 3 Ending Syndrome. You know what I’m talking about: As you play, the cacophony of Internet whiners seems so silly, so overblown… you think to yourself – how bad could it be? It’s just the Internet being the Internet – no game as good as this, in a series as superlative as this, from a developer as accomplished as this, can possibly end as poorly as they say. Continue Reading »
BioWare today announced the launch of Update 1.2: Legacy for Star Wars: The Old Republic, a large content update with new gameplay content, an evolution of the Legacy System that ties all of your characters together and includes popular requests from the community. “Game Update 1.2: Legacy is a huge milestone for The Old Republic [...] Continue Reading »
I suppose I should start with this: I like Mass Effect 3′s ending. Describing why would be a terrible waste of time, especially when all I’m trying to say is that I like Mass Effect 3 a lot! Like really a lot! “It is, by half a foot, my favorite game in the trilogy.” [...] Continue Reading »
The Mass Effect website has been updated with the announcement of the release of Mass Effect 3: Resurgence, a multiplayer expansion that is available to owners at no additional cost. “The Mass Effect 3 Resurgence Pack adds new unlockable content: deadly weapons, new consumables, and powerful characters for each class in multiplayer, including the Asari [...] Continue Reading »
BioWare today announced Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a free DLC pack that will fulfill the company’s promise of providing a better end to the series. “Through additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will give fans seeking further clarity to the ending of Mass Effect 3 deeper insights into [...] Continue Reading »
Ouch! Electronic Arts has taken the Golden Poo trophy for the 2012 worst company in America. Over the course of the last few weeks The Consumerist has been running a bracket user poll on the country’s worst companies. The final poll was between EA and Bank of America. “After more than 250,000 votes, Consumerist readers [...] Continue Reading »
The Elder Scrolls games are the standard for single-player single-character fantasy role playing games, and any game designer wanting to make something in this genre has to address, at all times, how his game is to compare to Bethesda’s juggernaut. Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning (KAR) is Electonic Arts’ answer to Skryim, and it does a fine job of representing itself in the important ways, and does a passable job everywhere else. Continue Reading »
A new post on the BioWare blog by Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder of the company, addresses criticism on the Mass Effect 3 ending. BioWare has received and read the feedback from fans and plans to release “new content initiatives” to answer questions and provide more clarity. “You’ll hear more on this in April. We’re working [...] Continue Reading »
Electronic Arts, 38 Studios, and Big Huge Games today released the first DLC pack for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning titled The Legend of Dead Kel. “The extended gameplay features an enthralling tale of intrigue, danger and dark magic on the island of Gallows End with mysterious characters, a host of new side quests, treacherous battles [...] Continue Reading »
Electronic Arts and BioWare today announced the release of Mass Effect 3, which is now available in North American retail stores. The game releases in Europe on Friday. “Mass Effect 3 thrusts players into an all-out galactic war to save mankind from an ancient alien race known only as the Reapers. Players will assume the [...] Continue Reading »
Mass Effect 3 launches next Tuesday, March 6, featuring an all new multiplayer co-op mode. “The Mass Effect franchise is set in an epic science fiction universe, filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. Featuring intense action, a rich, futuristic storyline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the franchise delivers an unparalleled [...] Continue Reading »
BioWare released a new Mass Effect 3 trailer that aired during The Walking Dead last night, which is a fantastic looking CGI teaser . An extended version will apparently be released tomorrow. “Mass Effect 3 thrusts players into an all-out war to save the galaxy from an ancient alien race known as the Reapers. Players [...] Continue Reading »
BioWare has released the Mass Effect 3 demo has promised. If only it was available without Origin. “The demo for 2012′s most anticipated game is here! Experience two spectacular levels from the single-player campaign, along with intense four player co-op multiplayer matches. The multiplayer section of the Mass Effect 3 demo will feature an early [...] Continue Reading »
Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series tweeted earlier today that Mass Effect 3 has gone gold. A demo for the game is scheduled to be released tomorrow. ”After an awesome effort by our team, I’m proud to announce #MassEffect3 is officially GOLD! Many surprises await you – this week and beyond.” Continue Reading »
