Mass Effect 2
Game » consists of 21 releases. Released Jan 26, 2010
After a violent death by an unknown force and a timely reanimation by the human supremacist organization Cerberus, Commander Shepard must assemble a new squad in the seedier side of the galaxy for a suicide mission in the second installment of the "Mass Effect" trilogy.
Do you think ME will come to PS3???
I watched the new EpicBattleAxe thing and they sounded like they were pretty confident that Mass Effect will come over to Playstation at some point. Do you agree or disagree with them on this. I agree just since they're owned by EA now so EA will want even more money.
I know there's probably already a forum on this but just wondering. :)
Bluray- 25 gigs, Dvd - 9 gigs. I think they can squeeze it in. How many discs was Mass Effect 1? (haven't played it yet)
I'm pretty sure there is already at least one other topic on this. It could happen, and I get the feeling one of the reasons EA isn't bringing ME2 to PS3 is because the save import feature wouldn't work since ME wasn't released on PS3. But if it ever does come to PS3, it would likely be a port not developed by BioWare unless EA expands them.
I don't think its going to happen but I hope not because games made for one system tend to look fucking amazing because they are designed for it look at Uncharted 2 I mean damn if that had been cross platform it wouldn't look that good just get a 360 or a PS3 whatever system your missing no one has a good excuse not to have both now.
Personally i don't care if Mass Effect comes to the PS3, i already played it on the Xbox 360. But if it does i hope they fix the frame rate on it, cause there is no reason why PS3 only users should suffer the same shitty framerate as the 360 version had.
" Personally i don't care if Mass Effect comes to the PS3, i already played it on the Xbox 360. But if it does i hope they fix the frame rate on it, cause there is no reason why PS3 only users should suffer the same shitty framerate as the 360 version had. "Hey bro. it won't be a Bioware game without frame rate issues...LOL
" @pornstorestiffi said:Ha ha that is true. They really keep a bad track record when it comes to framerates." Personally i don't care if Mass Effect comes to the PS3, i already played it on the Xbox 360. But if it does i hope they fix the frame rate on it, cause there is no reason why PS3 only users should suffer the same shitty framerate as the 360 version had. "Hey bro. it won't be a Bioware game without frame rate issues...LOL "
@pause422: Not sure if you were being facetious, but that isn't a particularly good indication of whether it will be ported some time later. Similar questions have been answered similarly before and been misleading or untrue. It's likely there are currently no plans, or if there are it wouldn't be in his interest to disclose them.
" @Mordukai said:I am starting to believe it's a sort of tradition within Bioware. However, they keep saying that Mass Effect 2 won't have frame rate issues but I'll just doubt that until I play the game. My bet is that it will have some frame rate issue." @pornstorestiffi said:Ha ha that is true. They really keep a bad track record when it comes to framerates. "" Personally i don't care if Mass Effect comes to the PS3, i already played it on the Xbox 360. But if it does i hope they fix the frame rate on it, cause there is no reason why PS3 only users should suffer the same shitty framerate as the 360 version had. "Hey bro. it won't be a Bioware game without frame rate issues...LOL "
" @pornstorestiffi said:Thats my opinion too, but i will gladly admit i'm wrong if the same so happens to run smooth." @Mordukai said:I am starting to believe it's a sort of tradition within Bioware. However, they keep saying that Mass Effect 2 won't have frame rate issues but I'll just doubt that until I play the game. My bet is that it will have some frame rate issue. "" @pornstorestiffi said:Ha ha that is true. They really keep a bad track record when it comes to framerates. "" Personally i don't care if Mass Effect comes to the PS3, i already played it on the Xbox 360. But if it does i hope they fix the frame rate on it, cause there is no reason why PS3 only users should suffer the same shitty framerate as the 360 version had. "Hey bro. it won't be a Bioware game without frame rate issues...LOL "
It's the same deal as any other game published by Microsoft, they won't be released on any other systems." @Evilsbane: I don't even think there's confirmation of Microsoft paying them to keep it exclusive. If there is a generous exclusivity deal, then sure it may be in their best interest to not bring it to PS3. Any dealings go through EA now, though. "
As has been said, it could be bypassed by doing a Ninja Gaiden "Sigma" type affair, it's just a question of whether or not they'll bother.
The fact the second game wasn't just developed for the PS3 right off seems to suggest some kind of deal in place, or at least some kind of loyalty. (MS have always treated Bioware well in the past). The series was announced as a trilogy, we know the first game is tied to MS, so it's very possible the rest of them are too. It's the only reason EA wouldn't have jumped all over making it multiplatform from the begining and haven't already ported the original.
Maybe it'll happen eventually, but I don't see that being anytime soon.
@WinterSnowblind: Without seeing a contract, you too are just speculating. Publishing deals do not always imply permanent exclusivity, as can be seen with SCEE publishing Ghostbusters in Europe. Ninja Gaiden 2 was a good example of something that was either made a timed exclusive or not written up well enough. Microsoft does not own the IP even though they published it on Xbox 360. And there are numerous explanations of why Mass Effect 2 wasn't developed for PS3 right off, at least one of which I already mentioned. And BioWare's supposed loyalty probably wouldn't override a decision from EA.
@Philantrophy said:
"I don't see it ported over, it came out in 2007. I think people won't buy it. "
I agree, I think the time period for them to do this has passed. I could maybe see once the third one is released them doing a special edition for both consoles that has all three games together with some updated graphics and other bonuses... but I wouldn't hold my breath on that. This reminds me of the GTAIV expansions debate, I just don't think it is practical for them to do it at this point when they would be better served working on a future title. Somebody mentioned another company doing the port, which would have to be the case... but those rarely turn out as well.
Any deals they had with MS prior to being purchased would still be in place, just as the deals they had with Sega still went ahead, regardless of EA now being involved." @Evilsbane: So if I understand what "super combo deal" means, it would it make more sense to you if they released all three together sometime in the future? I guess that makes sense to me as well. A Mass Effect Collection would be interesting. They would probably be able to fit them all on one Blu-ray too. Also, their supposed loyalty apparently wasn't in play when they developed Dragon Age: Origins for PS3 as well. "
Obviously now that EA own them, they want to maximise their profits. Which is why no PS3 Mass Effect 2 already is strange, and implies that MS still carries some weight when it comes to ME's future.
I really don't see it coming. I am just speculating, but Microsoft knows that Mass Effect sold a lot of 360's when it first came out and the following months. Hell, I know 3 people personally who got a 360 because they were excited about Mass Effect. If there WERE talks about bringing it to PS3, there is no doubt in my mind that MS would pay EA for exclusivity. Microsoft isn't stupid and they know what they have on their hands with Mass Effect 1 and 2.
Also, even if it were to come to PS3 the 360 version would be much superior anyway what with the whole save game thing. I suppose they could do a backstory thing at the start of the game, but that's no fun especially compared to being able to see how the characters you've come to love from the first game will be represented in the second. I just think it will add a lot of replay value and even add replay value to the first game.
@WinterSnowblind: That doesn't address anything I quoted there. I already talked about possible deals they may have had and have nothing further to say regarding that. I also don't see how that is the implication as I already said, "there are numerous explanations of why Mass Effect 2 wasn't developed for PS3 right off, at least one of which I already mentioned".
" @Evilsbane: Thanks for finally agreeing with one of my points. Although we cannot say for sure whether that was the reason.It was in response to you asking why Dragon Age went multiplatform, the answer of course being EA.
@WinterSnowblind: That doesn't address anything I quoted there. I already talked about possible deals they may have had and have nothing further to say regarding that. I also don't see how that is the implication as I already said, "there are numerous explanations of why Mass Effect 2 wasn't developed for PS3 right off, at least one of which I already mentioned". "
Of course what I'm saying is only speculation, but that's all we can do. The fact Microsoft retains certain rights to all other games they publish however is a fact, and it's not that much of a stretch to assume they could have aquired the entire Mass Effect trilogy.
" @Kamasama said:Probably for a timed exclusive but as far as IP rights then EA are the sole owners that IP." @Evilsbane: Thanks for finally agreeing with one of my points. Although we cannot say for sure whether that was the reason.It was in response to you asking why Dragon Age went multiplatform, the answer of course being EA. Of course what I'm saying is only speculation, but that's all we can do. The fact Microsoft retains certain rights to all other games they publish however is a fact, and it's not that much of a stretch to assume they could have aquired the entire Mass Effect trilogy. "
@WinterSnowblind: That doesn't address anything I quoted there. I already talked about possible deals they may have had and have nothing further to say regarding that. I also don't see how that is the implication as I already said, "there are numerous explanations of why Mass Effect 2 wasn't developed for PS3 right off, at least one of which I already mentioned". "
I already know why it went multiplatform and said as much, disproving that "loyalty" affects their decision making. Also, if you can provide a source for the "fact" that they retain rights to Mass Effect (outside of their own platform) then I'd like to see it." It was in response to you asking why Dragon Age went multiplatform, the answer of course being EA. Of course what I'm saying is only speculation, but that's all we can do. The fact Microsoft retains certain rights to all other games they publish however is a fact, and it's not that much of a stretch to assume they could have aquired the entire Mass Effect trilogy. "
" @Kamasama said:Any deals they had with MS prior to being purchased would still be in place, just as the deals they had with Sega still went ahead, regardless of EA now being involved. Obviously now that EA own them, they want to maximise their profits. Which is why no PS3 Mass Effect 2 already is strange, and implies that MS still carries some weight when it comes to ME's future. "" @Evilsbane: So if I understand what "super combo deal" means, it would it make more sense to you if they released all three together sometime in the future? I guess that makes sense to me as well. A Mass Effect Collection would be interesting. They would probably be able to fit them all on one Blu-ray too. Also, their supposed loyalty apparently wasn't in play when they developed Dragon Age: Origins for PS3 as well. "
Mass Effect on 360 was published by Microsoft. On PC, it was published EA. Therefore, a loophole is there if they ever wanted to bring it to PS3.
Duders. The game is over 2 years old. Give up. There will not be sales large enough to make any money back if they release the game on PS3. The only game this could possibly work for is CoD4 for the Wii - but that's only because CoD is one of the most popular franchises ever and Activision just wants to get it on the Wii because there are so many Wiis in households these days.
Even if there was a PS3 version, why would you get it over the other ones what with the lack of save game transfers? It'd take so much away from the game. And chances are if you're a ME fan you've played the first on, so you would either have a 360 or PC. If not, you're in the minority and sadly... businesses don't care about you.
But yeah, if you want Mass Effect on the PS3, put your hopes on ME2 because i don't think Mass Effect will come after all this time. And do you really want to stare at your playstation while you're stuck in an elevator for hours?
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