Mass Effect Has Gone Gold 48
BioWare's sci-fi RPG epic Mass Effect has now 'gone gold'. Essentially, the game is done and is ready to be pressed onto discs in time for its November 20th launch date. "The Limited Collector's Edition of Mass Effect will include a wealth of background on the game. Foremost among the premium package's offerings is a pair of 36-page booklets, one of which offers a primer on the game's universe and timeline, and the other a collection of concept artwork. The set will also include a bonus DVD with documentaries on the making of the game, a look inside BioWare, 18 Xbox Live gamer pics, 16 dashboard themes, 10 songs from the soundtrack, and 600 concept images with commentary from the game's art directors. [Z: But sites have noted it is only available for purchase online.] On top of that, gamers who preorder ... will receive a bonus disc with an introductory documentary on the game, a dozen gamer pics, eight dashboard themes, three songs from the soundtrack, and various trailers."
Will be interesting to see if they can pull it off (Score:3, Insightful)
AK-47 or Rocket Canon just to do it for me like Holy Sword of Whoop Ass does in traditional setting RPG's. I just prefer pieces that have lore. Gauntlets of Mighty Strength were forged deep in a mine by some special dwarf. The +3 Str Implant just seems meaningless.
KotOR worked for me because the force was enough of a cross-over (and I'm not a SW fan by any means) to bring in the "magic".
But, if there's one company I trust to do it in a manner that's worth playing, it's them. It's #2 on my gamefly list right after Assasians Creed, and only because the order they'll be released in.