Mass Effect 2

[SonsOfLiberty]

Holy shit, it's almost here, I pre ordered but not from Gamestop though, so if anyone is kind enough to share their Terminus gear code, I'll share the one I get, as long as there not 1 time use....

Mass Effect 2 will include several bonus items for those who pre-order a copy of the game or purchase Dragon Age: Origins. If the game is pre-ordered at Gamestop, players will receive Terminus Armor, which grants increased running speed and shields, and the M-490 Blackstorm Heavy Weapon, a gravity gun. If the game is pre-ordered at other retailers, players will receive Inferno Armor, which grants a negotiation bonus, increases running speed, and boosts the effectiveness of combat powers.[3] For purchasing and registering a new copy of Dragon Age: Origins, players will also obtain the Blood Dragon Armor; this armor was a bonus item in Dragon Age: Origins, but can be unlocked for use in Mass Effect 2 as well.[50] Buyers of the Collector's Edition of Mass Effect 2 will receive the Collector Armor, which increases a character's maximum health, health regeneration, and running speed, as well as the Collector Assault Rifle, which quickly depletes enemy shields.

But this, this is the worst, part, Shepard might really die and be permenant death, I mean if there planning ME3 how can they let this be down?

The first teaser trailer for the game gave the impression that Commander Shepard had been killed in action,[26] but it was later confirmed that Shepard was brought back to life by Cerberus, providing the player with a chance to change their appearance and character class.[27] Players themselves can dictate whether or not Shepard will die at the end of the game based on choices that they make throughout the game. While exploration in the first game had little relevance to the main story, in Mass Effect 2 the player is able to gather resources for ship upgrades and enemy intel that will have an effect on the final mission.[15] BioWare Executive Producer Casey Hudson explained that "If you do die in the ending of Mass Effect 2, it will not come as a surprise, nor will it be random. It will be pretty obvious that you headed into the final mission knowing that Shepard probably wouldn’t make it out alive." Hudson also confirmed that team members would be affected by the player's decisions during the final mission: "You might have an ending where Shepard’s entire team survives, or where the entire mission is a bloodbath and everyone (including Shepard) is killed, or anything in between."[28] The ending in which Shepard is killed represents a permanent death, meaning Shepard would not be available for Mass Effect 3 in that scenario

Also Bioware is introducing , the Cerberus Network Card, so I guess it has it's perks if you buy it

See here:

The Cerberus Network card is included in all versions of Mass Effect 2, which was confirmed on the bioware message boards.The Cerberus Network" will offer an in-game delivery mechanism for Mass Effect 2 downloadable content, including a free day-one pack featuring new missions, in-game items and Zaeed, a mercenary.

BioWare plans to support Mass Effect 2 with additional downloadable content for the game following its release. This content will range between individually sold weapons and armor, small side-missions, full-sized quests, and large expansion packs. Similar to Dragon Age: Origins, some downloadable content will be made available immediately upon the release of Mass Effect 2, and some for free.

Mass Effect 2 will span two discs. Windows users will need to install both discs and can play the game with one, while Xbox 360 users will be required to make a single disc swap during a specific point in the storyline

Stupid Microsoft, guess they should have went with Bluray

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Effect_2

http://masseffect.bioware.com/

http://www.ea.com/news/bioware-unvei...rberus-network

I'll leave ya with this BAD ASS trailer, enjoy if yo haven't seen it....

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[mr. nails]

sum ppl i know have told me i should have check out ME1, but never really got around to it. maybe i'll get sum time sum day, but idk. i don't mind dialog @ all, but if it's like dragon age origins then i'll hate it. i can't have a 20 hour game that's 15 hours of dialog. boring.

[7th]

sum ppl i know have told me i should have check out ME1, but never really got around to it.

Let me tell you something... the first 2/3 hours or so of ME1 is really boring... If my brother wasn't too annoying in telling me to continue (that the game would get better and trá-lá-lá) I would have let it down too...

in the end, WOW! You end up wanting more and more! That game is EPIC! If you like games, you should give it a good try...

and no, it's not like Dragon Age... not that many dialogs (but the game still have a lot of it)

ps: I'm said because I won't play it on xbox or ps3 (no way!) and I think I'll have to upgrade my computer but my plans of doing so... well, I won't be able to do so for now

[SonsOfLiberty]

Well, yes the story I hear is not as good in this one....I don't like the fact Shepard could die and not come back for ME3.

Also, somehow my saves got deleted, with my build, and I was mad, so I rented it and building up my Shepard again, because everything you did in the first one plays ties in.....as the side stuff in the 1st didn't really effect the story, but in the second one it does now, and you can upgrade ship etc.....and whatever path you lead could get you whole squad dead, now tell me how there going to make a ME3 after that Still after beating once when it first came out and playing it again, it's still EPIC, the only game that rivals it is Bioshock, oh which btw, Bioshock 2 launches like 2-3 weeks later Maybe even the next week AWESOME!!!!!

[deadsix]

SOL I cant wait for this... I just beat the original doing every mission possible. I actually have to collectors edition on order for the PC and the regular for the 360. Do you know if its going to leak soon the wait is killing is me.

[SonsOfLiberty]

Why would you want the leaked version? You denying yourself all the good stuff and possible ban as well....wait till launch day, the wait will be worth it and you will be able to use the Cerbus Network Card and get the 0-day content that will come with it, only online though.

[Tv Controls you]

Why would you want the leaked version? You denying yourself all the good stuff and possible ban as well....wait till launch day, the wait will be worth it and you will be able to use the Cerbus Network Card and get the 0-day content that will come with it, only online though.

The leaked copy is 60 dollars less Also its an offline game, so why would you go online with it on your xbox 360 . Pc version has no draw backs.

Also I'm sure someone will find a way to insert cerbus network content onto a leaked version. Yes, I'm sure this will not be the same day type of deal, but w.e.

Question: will cerbus network be able for the pc version?

As I myself greatly support the work they put into the mass effect series, and was thinking about buying a genuine copy.

[SonsOfLiberty]

Why would you want the leaked version? You denying yourself all the good stuff and possible ban as well....wait till launch day, the wait will be worth it and you will be able to use the Cerbus Network Card and get the 0-day content that will come with it, only online though.

The leaked copy is 60 dollars less Also its an offline game, so why would you go online with it on your xbox 360 . Pc version has no draw backs.

Also I'm sure someone will find a way to insert cerbus network content onto a leaked version. Yes, I'm sure this will not be the same day type of deal, but w.e.

Question: will cerbus network be able for the pc version?

As I myself greatly support the work they put into the mass effect series, and was thinking about buying a genuine copy.

It's what the Wiki link says.

You won't be able to use the Cerbus content unless it's un-signed, or you have a JTAG system, PC on the other hand is different, but you better have bought/upgraded your PC in the last 6 months to enjoy it, can you say Crysis

It's not a offline game, you have to connect to get all the extra content which will be a shitload, you have to buy it/with code to get one of your squad members, leaked version wont have that.

Besides, cooperative mode is probably one of the best ways to avoid piracy, as it needs online connection.

But I like this comment alot, fund above and this one over at BioWare...

No multi-play
No online
No MMOM (Massive multiplayer objectionable monstrosity)

This is a single player RPG and if you want the above go buy Halo.

They should not divert attention from the main game and produce a sub standard RPG (by necessity of above being included)

I want another ME not Halo with a half asst story cobbled on. No compromise please.

So if your banned it doesn't matter, jtag your system and get the 0-day content, or get the PC version, I on the other hand am not banned, and would like to keep my Live connection for all the content and for all the content coming for BioShock 2, so will not test it by playing early.

[mr. nails]

so, i just started ME1 for the 1st time. i am so bored. all i do is talk to ppl. i'm not understanding how this is entertainment. tbh, u do more fighting in a final fantasy game than ME1. i haven't stopped playing it yet and i'm about 5 hours into it, but fuck... can it @ least pick up some or something.

[Tv Controls you]

PC on the other hand is different, but you better have bought/upgraded your PC in the last 6 months to enjoy it, can you say Crysis

The xbox only has a 256 trashy graphics card in it you know.. (actually not trashy but sort of outdated)

Anyway I'm covered I got a nvidia 9800 gtx