Mass Effect Trilogy in a Single Package This Fall

@LegendaryChopChop said:

I have had all games since their original launch dates, but I'm tempted to pick them up again in that nice packaging for the trilogy release. If they had a different/new set of achievements much like Batman AA and Batman AA GOTY, I would be all over that: another reason to play through the trilogy fresh.

I probably won't pick them up again, but it looks good. I really wish it had all the DLC for 1 and 2 (understandably why it doesn't have the DLC for 3), but what can you do. At least 2 might have the Cerberus Network codes?

I'm hoping that "N7 Day" is also the release of the ME3 Omega DLC.

Batman AA and it's GOTY had different achievements because they had different engines (the GOTY suddenly supporting 3D). I have a magical SSS-Rank in Batman Arkham Asylum.

I have had all games since their original launch dates, but I'm tempted to pick them up again in that nice packaging for the trilogy release. If they had a different/new set of achievements much like Batman AA and Batman AA GOTY, I would be all over that: another reason to play through the trilogy fresh.

I probably won't pick them up again, but it looks good. I really wish it had all the DLC for 1 and 2 (understandably why it doesn't have the DLC for 3), but what can you do. At least 2 might have the Cerberus Network codes?

I'm hoping that "N7 Day" is also the release of the ME3 Omega DLC.

Approved. But is all the DLC attached or what?

I'll wait for the Ultra-ultimate directors cut with all the dlc to buy it all again thank you very much.

And yet no announcement for Wii U, a console that is randomly getting the 3rd entry to the series with zero context. Seriously, who is that port for, Mass Effect fans that haven't gotten around to the third game, but feel like the Xbox, PS3 or PC in their life is just not the right way to experience it?

@cosmic said:

I'm curious if Microsoft's logo will still be on the 360 version. There's a reason for The 360 and PC version coming out first.

Probably because a PS3 version of the first game has never existed before and they need to do the work porting it?

Bad blood aside, that's a pretty good value.

@hermes said:

@dvorak said:

@Humanity said:

Thats a pretty amazing deal actually.

If it included the DLC it would be incredible.

That seems unlikely, since ME3 has some DLC (Omega) that would release at the time...

It 'needs' some of the DLC really though, Shadow Broker being the main one that comes to mind. Skipping that kind of content out really leaves a big section of story uncovered.

Looking forward to replaying all of my stupid decisions from Mass Effect 1 on PS3 now (as well as finally playing the rest of the series). I'm glad those long-standing rumors turned out to be true. Hopefully the PS3 version will run at least as poorly as it did on Xbox 360.

This is up there with the Orange Box in terms of bang for your buck. That's a lot of content for the price of normal retail game.

Almost makes me wish I didn't already own the first two and all of the DLC for Mass Effect 2.

I'm curious if Microsoft's logo will still be on the 360 version. There's a reason for The 360 and PC version coming out first.

I was just wondering if they where going to do this. If the original Mass Effect is a good port this is a definite buy, and a good reason to replay all of them. Any word on if all the DLC is included?

I'm done with Mass Effect. We had some great times, but that ending marred the experience.

I wonder if the save from ME1 on PS3 will import to ME2, since ME2 for PS3 was never built to do that originally.

@dvorak said:

@Humanity said:

Thats a pretty amazing deal actually.

If it included the DLC it would be incredible.

That seems unlikely, since ME3 has some DLC (Omega) that would release at the time...

Sounds good. I hope PS3 players get a better version of the first game that isn't plagued by stutter and general bad performance of the 360 version. I went through it once and never wanted to again cuz of that jank.

Sounds like a pretty nice deal if you haven't touched this series yet. I would buy this for a extra 20 bucks if there was a version with all the mako stuff from the 1st one, planet scanning from the 2nd one and the resource hunting and crappy citadel side quest from the 3rd one cut out.

Very cool. Already played all three, but... cool.

But man, this makes the WiiU version of ME3 a COMPLETE rip off... Arguably the one system that could really USE a compilation of all 3, and it's instead getting a full-priced version of the last game... That sucks.

The first two games went on a steam sale for like $5 per game tops.... $60 for three games sounds like a terrible deal.

@SilverTorch1 said:

Now they'll be able to play the only great Mass Effect.

Mass Effect 2? Yeah I agree.

Now they'll be able to play the only great Mass Effect.

thats a lot of game

Even though EA is a bloodsucking dinosaur out to scorch the earth they stand on, I still find this deal to be quite a nice gesture of goodwill. This would make an excellent gift to someone looking to get as much Mass Effect crammed into their brain as possible, I approve.

Heh, glad I waited for the inevitable GOTY/collection version of ME3.

I would play through ME1 again with trophies and, hopefully, better optimized graphics.

@dvorak said:

@Humanity said:

Thats a pretty amazing deal actually.

If it included the DLC it would be incredible.

I think if it's a complete collection they would HAVE to put it in but the cynic in me doubts that they would simply be that generous.

That's cool, I'm happy that the people that didn't get a chance to play the original will finally be able to, although I wouldn't tell them to expect much when it comes to certain aspects of the game. That's not saying it's a bad game at all (it's merely really great), but from a game play perspective (not including the exploration bits), it's not quite as good as the other two in my opinion, and the frame rate, if it isn't improved, isn't very good. I would actually, in time, like to try this out myself.

I was kind of hoping this would be something they'd do next generation with updates, but this is fine. I'm still kind of done with Mass Effect though, but of course, things can change. I wonder if the DLC will come with it, then it really makes it a desirable package, even if it isn't all perfect add-ons. Right now I'm thinking about the PS3 version only because PS3 players didn't get to play it, but honestly, if I ever got it, I may get it on 360, maybe not though! The PS3 doesn't have to use separate disks. In the end it really depends on graphical performance I think.

@zombie2011 said:

releasing the same day as Halo 4 and Election day, probably not the best idea.

If Halo 4's tagline isn't "DEMOCRACY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME," someone over there isn't doing their job.

This is great...

I played ME2 and 3 on the PS3, but I had to play the first one on the PC and use the comic to import most of my decisions.

Include the DLC and this will be the best game ever. I hope they get the pricing right on PC as I think you can buy all 3 of the base games for less than this will cost already.

Oh wow, this is great. I've been sitting on the side-lines for ME3 and this will give me a chance to replay the trilogy.

As a PS3 owner, I'm PSYCHED that the first Mass Effect is coming to PS3. I borrowed a 360 and a Mass Effect from my friend to play and I think it is the Mass Effect(I still LOVE ME3. I just think first ME was better.) Hurray for me!

@Phatmac said:

@DanTheGamer32 said:

@Phatmac said:

@patrickklepek Any word on whether the DLC for all of these games will be available in this package? Mass Effect had some DLC so I'm wondering if it'll be playable on the PS3.

Honestly, the ME1 DLC is not worth your time anyway if it's not.

Mostly asking for curiosity's sake.

yeah fair enough.

@Humanity said:

Thats a pretty amazing deal actually.

If it included the DLC it would be incredible.

@DanTheGamer32 said:

@Phatmac said:

@patrickklepek Any word on whether the DLC for all of these games will be available in this package? Mass Effect had some DLC so I'm wondering if it'll be playable on the PS3.

Honestly, the ME1 DLC is not worth your time anyway if it's not.

Mostly asking for curiosity's sake.

Why did I even buy you ME2? Well, two out of three for a collection isn't bad.

This is cool, will probably grab this so I can finish it up for good.

@Phatmac said:

@patrickklepek Any word on whether the DLC for all of these games will be available in this package? Mass Effect had some DLC so I'm wondering if it'll be playable on the PS3.

Honestly, the ME1 DLC is not worth your time anyway if it's not.

might go for it if it includes the DLC.

Hope its got an awesome reversible cover with my girl FemmeShep!

Guys just buy the WiiU version, sure its 60 bucks and only contains 1 game that is a year old but Reggie says "its a different game" and those PR folk would never lie to us?

This makes the WiiU version seem like a funny gag, a joke. Much like MGS3 3DS compared to the MGS HD collection

DLC included?

I would re-buy a cleaned up ME1, but the PC version is probably what that is for.

Thats a pretty amazing deal actually.

I own Mass Effect 1 and 2 along will all of the DLC for both, but I never purchased Mass Effect 3. I'd be perfectly willing to pay full price now to get replacement discs so long as the DLC is on-disc.

(Plus, that one friend borrowed ME1 a year ago and hasn't returned it. I may want a new copy anyway...)

The other day, I saw the Art of Mass Effect coffee table book and thought about buying it, but then I realized I really only thoroughly enjoyed Mass Effect 2....the other games are good, but not great. Good that Mass Effect is coming to more people so they can judge for themselves (kinda soon for a compilation disc, no?), but I wonder what a "worldwide celebration" entails? Contests? Mulitplayer bonuses on ME3?

@patrickklepek Any word on whether the DLC for all of these games will be available in this package? Mass Effect had some DLC so I'm wondering if it'll be playable on the PS3.

Fuck. I've already played the first two games but I fucking want this.

@evanbower said:

@wewantsthering said:

@kagato said:

Why would they not bring this to WiiU? Literally makes no sense, the console that has never had a Mass Effect game gets the last one but not the previous 2? EA do the strangest things..

Because it would take a substantial amount of work to port it over to an unproven console.

I actually highly doubt this. Since they've ported ME3 already, a lot of that work is already done.

Each game takes a lot of work for individual issues. Sure, a large chunk of the engine code is the same, but there are many factors when porting games. Also: It's brand new to the console so people will pay $60 for one game there because there won't be very many titles.

@wewantsthering said:

@kagato said:

Why would they not bring this to WiiU? Literally makes no sense, the console that has never had a Mass Effect game gets the last one but not the previous 2? EA do the strangest things..

Because it would take a substantial amount of work to port it over to an unproven console.

I actually highly doubt this. Since they've ported ME3 already, a lot of that work is already done.

Ssshhh, Bioware...you had me at Mass Effect 1 for PS3.