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Mass Effect trilogy released
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Mass Effect trilogy released

We're heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012
Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now
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Mass Effect 3 ending extension available now

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a response to fan fury, now free to download for deeper insights into Shepard's journey.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance

UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Mass Effect fans respond to Extended Cut announcement
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Mass Effect fans respond to Extended Cut announcement

BioWare announces Extended Cut DLC for Mass Effect 3, stirring mixed fan reactions over the balance between artistic integrity and player demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012
Consumers vote EA 'worst company in America'
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Consumers vote EA 'worst company in America'

EA crowned 'Worst Company in America' in public vote, edging out Bank of America with 64% out of 250,000 votes for lack of customer respect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2012
Game review: Mass Effect 3
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Game review: Mass Effect 3

Despite the controversy over the ending - and plenty of other niggles - Mass Effect 3 still does what Mass Effect games do best: tell a kick-ass story.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
Amazon refunds disappointed Mass Effect 3 player
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Amazon refunds disappointed Mass Effect 3 player

Amazon has issued a refund to a dissatisfied Mass Effect 3 player, as fans' backlash over the game's ending continues to gain traction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2012
Can 'open world' games still tell good stories?
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Can 'open world' games still tell good stories?

Witcher series artist doubts 'open world' RPGs like Skyrim will define gaming's future, citing storytelling challenges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
Excitement builds for Mass Effect 3
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Excitement builds for Mass Effect 3

Amid rising anticipation, Mass Effect 3's Casey Hudson soothes fan concerns via Twitter, ensuring key story elements won't need DLC to complete.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2012
Interview: Mass Effect 3 associate producer, Robyn Theberge
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Interview: Mass Effect 3 associate producer, Robyn Theberge

With two weeks to the release of the last episode in the Mass Effect trilogy, we speak with one of the key development team members.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2012
Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions
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Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions

Mass Effect 3 elevates gameplay with Kinect's voice command features, enhancing the core gamer's experience, confirmed at Auckland event.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
What's the greatest video game ending?
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What's the greatest video game ending?

Call of Duty: Black Ops leads with the greatest game ending, says Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer's Edition, sparking debate among fans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
New Mass Effect 3 details emerge
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New Mass Effect 3 details emerge

A recently published magazine feature reveals a raft of previously unknown details about the finale in BioWare's epic sci-fi trilogy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2011
Mass Effect 3 delayed into 2012
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Mass Effect 3 delayed into 2012

EA and BioWare delay Mass Effect 3 to Q1 2012, aiming to enhance its appeal for a broader audience, sparking potential fan concern.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th May 2011
Mass Effect anime scheduled for 2012
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Mass Effect anime scheduled for 2012

BioWare gears up for a 2012 Mass Effect anime, tapping giants T.O. Entertainment and FUNimation. Casey Hudson to spearhead the project.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2011
Buy Dragon Age II, receive Mass Effect 2 free
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Buy Dragon Age II, receive Mass Effect 2 free

Already picked up the recently released RPG Dragon Age II? Well, you're partway there to receiving a PC copy of Mass Effect 2 absolutely free.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011
EA unveils Mass Effect 2 'Arrival' launch trailer
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EA unveils Mass Effect 2 'Arrival' launch trailer

EA and BioWare launch 'Arrival', Mass Effect 2's final DLC, featuring a solo mission against Reaper invasion. Available tomorrow across platforms.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2011
BioWare teases Mass Effect 2 Arrival DLC
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BioWare teases Mass Effect 2 Arrival DLC

BioWare teases upcoming Mass Effect 2 DLC 'Arrival' through social media engagement, offering more content with every milestone reached.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2011
Exact Mass Effect 3 release date revealed?
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Exact Mass Effect 3 release date revealed?

Gamestop sets November 8th as Mass Effect 3 release date, but is it just a placeholder? PS3 version listed for November 1st.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2010