Chris Priestly
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 Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 03:28PM |
There have been a bunch of rumors and guesswork on what was some leaked information about a Mass Effect game coming for the iPhone and iPod touch. I've been checking into the details and making sure I have my facts straight and here are the real deal facts:
1 - Yes, this is not a hoax or fake story. BioWare is making a game for the iPhone and iPod Touch based in the Mass Effect universe.
2 - We were going to announce this, but one of the testers at a focus testing group broke the NDA (non-disclosure agreement) and things were revealed before we had the chance.
3 - The game is going to be available for the iPhone AND the iPod Touch.
4 - The story of the game is not a "bridging" story between Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2. It is a cool little side-story about one of the upcoming Mass Effect 2 characters. It is not "required reading" to enjoy the core trilogy, but if a fun optional "extra" game.
5 - The development on this game is being done by a separate, dedicated team with no connection to any Mass Effect DLC development or patches so this is not "the reason there hasnt been new DLC or patches".
6 - BioWare and the Mass Effect team want to branch out in a number of ways with the ME universe, and this is just one example of such branching out. We think the iPhone and iPod Touch are exciting new platforms for games, and this game was designed for these platforms from the ground up.
7 - More information about the this game is coming later this month. None of the info that was leaked is official by any means it was research. We'll have much more information in the future.
So there you go. Hopefully this will answer some of the questions that have arisen around the game. As I said, this is just the start of the information on the iPod/iTouch game. It is also a part of the opening of the Mass Effect 2 floodgates with a heap of cool information that we'll be releasing in May and June. Make sure you stay tuned for more updates and more coolness. 
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InfiniteCuts
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 03:40PM |
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Thanks for the update. I don't understand why people were freaking out about this as if its a bad thing. There will be more Mass Effect content... what's bad about that? I think its fair to expect the IP branch out to many different mediums and this is just the beginning. Edited By InfiniteCuts on 05/01/09 15:41 |
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Anexanhume
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 03:58PM |
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Thanks for clearing that up Chris. Hopefully the side story detail will quell a lot of the complaints. Edited By Anexanhume on 05/01/09 16:00 |
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NiveouSs
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 04:04PM |
cool - thanks for clearing everything up
Wonder how the gameplay will be... |
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Cdewarior
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 04:04PM |
Interesting about it being a side character in ME2. Playing through MEPC last night I came across the 'brain dead patient' ship plotline. The guy who is left on life support with no brain waves is named Jacob.
Guess this is a different Jacob......or is it *dramatic music* |
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StammyFi
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 04:13PM |
Quote: Posted 05/01/09 15:28 (GMT) by Chris Priestly
5 - The development on this game is being done by a separate, dedicated team with no connection to any Mass Effect DLC development or patches so this is not "the reason there hasn't been new DLC or patches".
Fair enough.
I'm little frustrated 'cause I'd definately buy this game (like any ME goodness that BioWare brings us) if I only had iPhone/Pod. |
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LumpOfCole
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 04:15PM |
I hope there are story paragon/renegade decisions  |
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Rascarin
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 04:55PM |
I just hope that hideous image that got leaked wasn't "official" either; seems pretty silly to go from the beautiful realism of ME to that horrible cartoony rubbish style.
*sulks*
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Captain Zaysh
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 04:58PM |
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I liked the art style. I'm really looking forward to it. Chris, you can report to the shareholders a guaranteed $2 increase in revenue after it's released. |
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IrishSpectre257
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 05:02PM |
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I'll get it, but I'm not sure if I like the art style of the game. It didn't bother me until I saw the picture of that Krogan. |
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InfiniteCuts
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 05:08PM |
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I'm not a fan of the art style either... I don't think its a good idea to start deviating from your original IP while it hasn't been cemented in peoples' minds yet (ME =/= Star Wars). That said, they may just be experimenting with a new look to see if they can draw in a different (younger?) audience. Whatever the rationale is, I hope it works out. My only fear is that this thing becomes an unexpected hit that encourages that art style rather than what we have now. If a cartoon series (along those lines) ever sees the light of day, we can kiss ME as we know it goodbye. |
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Major Rebirth
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 05:51PM |
Too bad you won't port it to XBL with revamped Graphics for like $5, I mean... there aren't a lot of Mass Effect fans on the Xbox 360...
*cough cough*
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famousmoviestar
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 05:52PM |
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well, I think this is awesome news. Of course, I am writing about this on my iPhone right now. Can't wait!! |
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Hunter 192
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 05:56PM |
Quote: Posted 05/01/09 17:51 (GMT) by Major Rebirth Too bad you won't port it to XBL with revamped Graphics for like $5, I mean... there aren't a lot of Mass Effect fans on the Xbox 360... *cough cough*
lol i agree Rebirth theirs only 10 to 12 of us who has ME on the Xbox 360 *cough cough*
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The Beta KEY fits into the Beta LOCKEdited By Hunter 192 on 05/01/09 17:58 |
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BULLSEYE SALLY
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Posted: Friday, 01 May 2009 06:59PM |
Quote: Posted 05/01/09 17:56 (GMT) by Hunter 192 Quote: Posted 05/01/09 17:51 (GMT) by Major Rebirth Too bad you won't port it to XBL with revamped Graphics for like $5, I mean... there aren't a lot of Mass Effect fans on the Xbox 360... *cough cough*
lol i agree Rebirth theirs only 10 to 12 of us who has ME on the Xbox 360 *cough cough*
you guys are dorks *cough* *cough* lol jk , i'm sad i don't have an itouch or iphone i've got the classic and a ghetto phone  but it sounds cool
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