Mass Effect 2 coming to PS3

richymcdermott · 17-08-2010 01:14PM #1

Ea press conference is about to kick off in under a hour and apperntly there rumors mass effect genesis could be a game coming to ps3

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/news/bioware-announcing-a-mass-effect-for-ps3-today.html

also there's another rumor gametrailers Geoff Keighley tweeted that gametrailers will be with valve to discuss left 4 dead 1 and 2 sometime this week

http://www.qj.net/qjnet/playstation-3/gttv-to-have-mega-valve-announcements-this-week-l4d-finally-off-to-ps3.html

what ye guys think could these titles be making its way to ps3

Otacon · 17-08-2010 01:29PM

I don't think there is a PS gamer among us who would complain about these titles coming to the PS3. However, I will believe it when I see it tbh.

Josey Wales · 17-08-2010 01:29PM

I would love to see Mass Effect come to the PS3. I played the first one on the 360 and loved it. I traded in my 360 a few years ago though, before the sequel came out. It is the only game I miss not being able to play on the PS3.

richymcdermott · 17-08-2010 01:31PM

well the ea confernce is about to kick off under a half an hour

link below to see it :

http://live-event.ea.com/gamescom/live/

if they dont bring it up might be on sonys conference later today don't know where i can see it though , fingers crossed guys

Gunmonkey · 17-08-2010 01:39PM

What I dont get is that its only a port of ME2. Part of the appeal of the games is the follow on from game to game, would be a lot lost (mainly with meeting characters in ME2 and you all acting like old friends) by just jumping into ME2.

Though it could be a completely seperate game in the franchise, Bioware were hinting at the trilogy not bering the sole games set in the ME universe.

Oh well, 25 mins to go.

EGriff · 17-08-2010 01:57PM

Well Mass Effect 1 has microsoft game studios written on the front of the box so i can't see that coming to ps3 ever. It just says bioware and EA on the ME2 box so MS studios must not have been involved.

richymcdermott · 17-08-2010 02:02PM

EGriff wrote: »

Well Mass Effect 1 has microsoft game studios written on the front of the box so i can't see that coming to ps3 ever. It just says bioware and EA on the ME2 box so MS studios must not have been involved.

didnt the ghostbusters game have sony studios on the cover and ended up on xbox

EGriff · 17-08-2010 02:14PM

Don't know I never played that. I always thought that MS owned the rights to mass effect though. Guess we'll find out soon enough.

KeithM89_old · 17-08-2010 02:48PM

CONFIRMED - Mass Effect 2 January 2011

richymcdermott · 17-08-2010 02:53PM

i could always see it happen just a matter of time

VenomIreland · 17-08-2010 03:08PM

I'll be getting the PC version as soon as I finish my second playthrough of ME1, but meh, thought you guys would like this:
http://masseffect.bioware.com/

iMuse · 17-08-2010 03:11PM

Previously exclusive to PC and Xbox 360, Mass Effect has been rumored many times as jumping ship to PlayStation 3, each time a rumor surfaced, BioWare shot it down.

However, now BioWare have just announced that Mass Effect 2 is indeed coming to the PlayStation 3 in January 2011.

Good news for Ps3 owners but stupid unless the first one comes out on ps3 aswell

Daemos · 17-08-2010 03:14PM

richymcdermott wrote: »

didnt the ghostbusters game have sony studios on the cover and ended up on xbox

It did indeed. Obviously didn't have it on the Xbox version but it was on the PS3 version. It was originally supposed to be PS3 exclusive as well.

Grayditch · 17-08-2010 03:14PM

Kudos in having more info and stuff, but HOW did you miss the other thread??

iMuse · 17-08-2010 03:18PM

Grayditch wrote: »

Kudos in having more info and stuff, but HOW did you miss the other thread??

Sorry was watching the conference and the other thread wasnt there when i went to post. Cheers for merging

CombatCow · 17-08-2010 03:29PM

MEH!

rizzla · 17-08-2010 03:33PM

I like this thread the best, it should win.

The sense of ownership over the Shepard characeter won't be there but it's still an excellent game. Kinda glad I've already played it though as the start of 2011 is pretty packed.

I guess Mass Effect 2 can win game of the year twice in a row now.

Varik · 17-08-2010 03:40PM

Not sure i'll get ME2 as i played the PC version, but it better have all the DLC included at this stage.

VenomIreland · 17-08-2010 03:44PM

Trailer:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid47033724001?bctid=558164496001

smooch71 · 17-08-2010 04:19PM

rizzla wrote: »

The sense of ownership over the Shepard characeter won't be there

How'd ya mean?

johnny_ultimate · 17-08-2010 04:21PM

Enjoy, 'tis a fine game.

But they should at least include the first game ported too! The joys of ME2 often came from how it tied into how you played the first, and created a world that felt like you had some influence. A bit bizarre to not recognise that! The role of decision making and choice is one of the strengths of Mass Effect to date.

Plus, a year too late? Hmm.

richymcdermott · 17-08-2010 04:23PM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Enjoy, 'tis a fine game.

But they should at least include the first game ported too! The joys of ME2 often came from how it tied into the first, and created a world that felt like you had some influence. A bit bizarre to not recognise that!

Plus, a year too late? Hmm.

the link i provide said there be a game called mass effect genesis , if any possibilty it could end up like ninja gaiden for 360 and sigma for ps3 just a name change would break the contract , only a guess but it be weird if they can just release mass effect 2 and 3 even though its a triliogy , see can i call it :P

rizzla · 17-08-2010 04:29PM

smooch71 wrote: »

How'd ya mean?

There's no first game to import your Shepard from. My Shepard has been through 2 games already and he's dying for the 3rd.

Shepard isn't like a Nathan Drake, he's a personal character crafted by the player.

sink · 17-08-2010 04:34PM

richymcdermott wrote: »

the link i provide said there be a game called mass effect genesis , if any possibilty it could end up like ninja gaiden for 360 and sigma for ps3 just a name change would break the contract , only a guess but it be weird if they can just release mass effect 2 and 3 even though its a triliogy , see can i call it :P

Ideally they should revamp the combat system of ME1 with that of ME2 as it was such an improvement. And get rid of the crappy mako sections.

smooch71 · 17-08-2010 04:35PM

rizzla wrote: »

There's no first game to import your Shepard from. My Shepard has been through 2 games already and he's dying for the 3rd.

Shepard isn't like a Nathan Drake, he's a personal character crafted by the player.

Yeah, I'm with you now.

Can you import your character from ME1 to ME2 on the Xbox?

I've been tempted to buy the first one for a long time but haven't gotten around to it

Gunmonkey · 17-08-2010 04:35PM

From the trailers it looks like it will only be the 2nd game, since MS were involved with the publishing of the first they cant throw it onto the PS3. The "bonus content" will mainly be all the Cerebus Network stuff and maybe the odd bit and piece of paid DLC or the rumoured bridging DLC between this and ME3.

And it will probably not get GOTY, had discussion with some of the hardcore PS3 fans in that they think it came too early in the year to qualify and would be forgotten and that they think its just a s**te game. Why the PS3 players are rejoicing for getting a game they hated and thought was worthless 6 months ago baffles me...

Will never understand this console war malarky.

Grayditch · 17-08-2010 04:37PM

I replaced my 360 just to play the Mass Effects. Everyone should play them, or at least the second one. Amazing game.

ironictoaster · 17-08-2010 04:39PM

You don't need to have played ME1 to know whats going in ME2. There is an option in the game on the 360 where it allowed to continue your character and all the decisions you've made from ME1 to ME2. However, you could play it as if you're new to the game, no problem.

richymcdermott · 17-08-2010 04:41PM

creggy wrote: »

You don't need to have played ME1 to know whats going in ME2. There is an option in the game on the 360 where it allowed to continue your character and all the decisions you've made from ME1 to ME2. However, you could play it as if you're new to the game, no problem.

yup agreed , not like its a must to play the first one only friendship stuff and blah blah blah you could wiki that or youtube it , only thing i didnt know what was the citadeal and when i got there i was like ahh

rizzla · 17-08-2010 04:41PM

smooch71 wrote: »

Yeah, I'm with you now.

Can you import your character from ME1 to ME2 on the Xbox?

I've been tempted to buy the first one for a long time but haven't gotten around to it

Yeah you can import the character from the first ME1 on the xbox.

Plus bioware said they'd be importing over 1000 things from ME1 and 2 into the 3rd game. IIRC.

Fol20 · 17-08-2010 04:41PM

Mass effect 2 is coming in jan
http://www.gametrailers.com/news/mass-effect-2-hitting-ps3/2393

Josey Wales · 17-08-2010 05:41PM

This is excellent news. I'm a huge fan of the first game and can't wait to continue on the story.

WolfForager · 17-08-2010 06:45PM

If the PS3 version comes with all the extra DLC (which i'd say it will seeing as Sony usually require that sort of thing) i'll be buying it again.

richymcdermott · 17-08-2010 07:04PM

WolfForager wrote: »

If the PS3 version comes with all the extra DLC (which i'd say it will seeing as Sony usually require that sort of thing) i'll be buying it again.

same here

Conor108 · 17-08-2010 08:24PM

This is excellent news and has brightened up my pre-LC results mood!

Varik · 17-08-2010 09:00PM

I didn't try any of the DLC, how much extra content(time) is in them.

NTMK · 18-08-2010 02:36AM

Gunmonkey wrote: »

From the trailers it looks like it will only be the 2nd game, since MS were involved with the publishing of the first they cant throw it onto the PS3. The "bonus content" will mainly be all the Cerebus Network stuff and maybe the odd bit and piece of paid DLC or the rumoured bridging DLC between this and ME3.

And it will probably not get GOTY, had discussion with some of the hardcore PS3 fans in that they think it came too early in the year to qualify and would be forgotten and that they think its just a s**te game. Why the PS3 players are rejoicing for getting a game they hated and thought was worthless 6 months ago baffles me...

Will never understand this console war malarky.

MS responed saying ME1 will stay a 360 exclusive
Link:http://ie.xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1113521p1.html

but ya Console fanboys are the biggest headwreckers goin

humanji · 18-08-2010 08:47AM

ironictoaster wrote: »

You don't need to have played ME1 to know whats going in ME2. There is an option in the game on the 360 where it allowed to continue your character and all the decisions you've made from ME1 to ME2. However, you could play it as if you're new to the game, no problem.

But you're missing out on a hell of a lot by not having played the first one, though. When you compare the two, the sequelis plot is utter rubbish.

I mean, you've to put your team together, go to the bad guy and kill him. That's it. It was a bit of a let down compared to the huge, epic nature of the first game.

Now, ME2 makes up for that in the characters which are all fleshed out so much more than the first one and some of the other bells and whistles (such as the game ending different ways depending on certain choices you make throughout), but the story really plays out like the final act of ME1.

Meh, what do I care. I've got an Xbox 360, a PS3 and a gaming PC, so I don't have to miss out on anything (except Mario Kart. Oh god how I miss it!).

Vyse · 18-08-2010 09:06AM

Mass Effect 2 is one of my favourite games on the 360. Glad that it'll reach a new audience. Cracking title that deserves to be experienced by everyone!

Polar101 · 18-08-2010 09:12AM

This is great, I have Mass Effect 1 on the PC, but haven't bought 2 yet. Going to get the PS3 version then.

NotorietyH · 18-08-2010 11:43AM

Any excuse to post one of the best trailers I've ever seen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5DL6jFXfhM

Mass Effect 2 is still my game of the year so far anyway. It's such a phenomenal game.

Zero-Cool · 18-08-2010 02:25PM

Looks class! Should I play the first one on my PC first tho? I have 7600gt card and dual core processor, should play it okay. I won't be able to transfer over the character obviously, but is it worth it for the story?

gizmo · 18-08-2010 02:30PM

Not sure about specs wise but I would highly recommend playing the original first if you can.

WolfForager · 18-08-2010 02:32PM

Hell, i'd let ya use my 360 to play the first one :P

Gunmonkey · 18-08-2010 03:31PM

sheehy83 wrote: »

Looks class! Should I play the first one on my PC first tho? I have 7600gt card and dual core processor, should play it okay. I won't be able to transfer over the character obviously, but is it worth it for the story?

Do play the first, it gives you a great grounding on the universe and the characters and team-mates you meet that show up in ME2.

Plus the story, even though a bit generic sci-fi, is SOOOOOO good.

Dave1711 · 18-08-2010 10:32PM

This is just the best news ever:D

Mass Effect 2 coming to PS3

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