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Sex in video games talk at GDC

By: Eddie Makuch BioWare senior writer David Gaider will lead a discussion called Sex in Video Games next month at the 2013 Game Developers Conference, organizers have announced. Gaider, who has worked at BioWare since 1999 and is currently lead writer onDragon Age III: Inquisition, will discuss the issues of sexism and sexuality in contemporary games. “Games have reached the point where realistic portrayals of sex and adult relationships … Continue reading Sex in video games talk at GDC

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Mass Effect 3 DLC news next week?

By: Eddie Makuch BioWare will finally reveal details on the next Mass Effect 3 expansion “hopefully” next week, community developer Chris Priestly wrote onTwitter recently (via OXM). “We’ll reveal details as soon as the team is comfortable it is locked and complete. Hopefully next week,” Priestly said. BioWare last month released two new“teaser” images believed to be for upcoming Mass Effect 3 downloadable content. The content is rumored to be … Continue reading Mass Effect 3 DLC news next week?

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BioWare: Calling next entry Mass Effect 4 is a disservice

By: Eddie Makuch BioWare wants to make clear that the next entry in the Mass Effect series should not be known as Mass Effect 4. Writing on the BioWare forums (via Eurogamer), community developer Chris Priestly explained that the only confirmed detail about the new game is that it will not feature Commander Shepard. “To call the next game Mass Effect 4 or ME4 is … Continue reading BioWare: Calling next entry Mass Effect 4 is a disservice

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Mass Effect 3 DLC teased?

By:  Eddie Makuch Mass Effect 3 has already welcomed a bevy of postrelease expansion content, but more could be on the way. BioWare producers Casey Hudson and Mike Gamble today tweeted two “teaser” images for unannounced content for the action role-playing game. The image (below) shows an armored Krogan creature wielding a heavy melee weapon. Gamble said of the image, “Does not like a guy you’d like to mess with…” In December, … Continue reading Mass Effect 3 DLC teased?

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Mass Effect 4 in 2014 or 2015 – Report

By:  Eddie Makuch [UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, GamerSyndrome removed the entire interview, saying the information provided was “deemed to be obtained from an inaccurate source.” The original story follows below. Gamers holding out for the next Mass Effect may want to get comfortable. A BioWare representative told GamerSyndrome that it is planning to releaseMass Effect 4, or whatever the game will be called, in the … Continue reading Mass Effect 4 in 2014 or 2015 – Report

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Dragon Age III for next-gen in 2014?

By: Eddie Makuch When Electronic Arts officially announced Dragon Age III: Inquisition in September, the company did so without specifying platforms. Now, it has been suggested that the upcoming role-playing game, officially due late 2013, could land on still-unannounced next-generation systems from Microsoft and Sony. The LinkedIn resume of an EA Shanghai employee (spotted by Superannuation) states the scope of Dragon Age III: Inquisition has … Continue reading Dragon Age III for next-gen in 2014?

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BioWare asks if fans want Mass Effect prequel

By: Eddie Makuch It appears the next Mass Effect game is only just beginning development. BioWare executive producer Casey Hudson asked his 30,000+ Twitter followers last night if they would prefer the next Mass Effect game to be a prequel to the original trilogy or a sequel. “Parsing through your thoughts on the next #ME game,” he wrote. “Would you be more interested in a … Continue reading BioWare asks if fans want Mass Effect prequel

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Mass Effect 4 Will Be Powered By Frostbite Engine

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) BioWare Montreal has released a blog post which talks about their plans for the next installment into the Mass Effect franchise, Mass Effect 4. The post, which was published by studio director Yanick Roy, states BioWare Montreal will be leading the development of the title, while BioWare Edmonton will be utilised in a supporting role. “To ensure a proper and effective transition, we’ll … Continue reading Mass Effect 4 Will Be Powered By Frostbite Engine

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Mass Effect 3 Wii U confirmed for launch

By:  Eddie Makuch The Wii U has added Mass Effect 3 to its list of launch titles. BioWareconfirmed recently that the Wii U version of its spacebound role-playing game will be available when the console launches in North America (November 18), Europe (November 30), and Japan (December 6). Mass Effect 3 for Wii U was previously a “launch window” game for the system. Nintendo‘s “launch window” spans from November 18, … Continue reading Mass Effect 3 Wii U confirmed for launch

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Mass Effect movie loses Thor writer

By: Eddie Makuch Legendary Entertainment is continuing work on the Mass Effect film, butThor and I Am Legend screenplay writer Mark Protosevich is no longer attached. Variety reports that Protosevich has been replaced by newcomer Morgan Davis Foehl. Foehl has never had a script produced, but did serve as assistant editor on FX television show Rescue Me, as well as Adam Sandler comedies I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and Click. According to the … Continue reading Mass Effect movie loses Thor writer

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