THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: MCD on February 12, 2008, 03:40:25 PM

Title: Mass Effect PC
Post by: MCD on February 12, 2008, 03:40:25 PM: Quote
Award-Winning Epic Will Be Published By EA

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Leading video game developer, BioWare™, an Electronic Arts Inc. company, has announced that the award-winning space epic Mass Effect™ will be released for the PC in May 2008. Published by EA and re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline.

Optimized for the PC, Mass Effect for the PC incorporates the following features:

* Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
* High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
* Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
* Run & Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
* New decryption mini-game.
* New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080212/20080212005536.html?.v=1
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 12, 2008, 03:41:31 PM: :bow Year of PC
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: MCD on February 12, 2008, 03:41:58 PM: (http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_01_745x440.jpg)
(http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_02_745x440.jpg)
(http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_03_745x440.jpg)
(http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_04_745x440.jpg)
(http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_05_745x440.jpg)
(http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_06_745x440.jpg)
(http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_07_745x440.jpg)
(http://masseffect.bioware.com/_commonext/images/me/screenshots/pc/masseffect_pc_08_745x440.jpg)

http://masseffect.bioware.com/gallery/index.html?g=11#gal-screens (http://masseffect.bioware.com/gallery/index.html?g=11#gal-screens)
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: Mupepe on February 12, 2008, 03:42:59 PM: I wonder what kind of rig you'll need to play this at a decent framerate with no texture pop in. I'll give it another shot on the PC if I can do it.
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: demi on February 12, 2008, 03:45:04 PM: Wow... are those worlds that ARENT barren wastelands? Seems PC wins
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: MCD on February 12, 2008, 03:46:37 PM: Quote from: demi on February 12, 2008, 03:45:04 PM
Wow... are those worlds that ARENT barren wastelands? Seems PC wins
the first screenshot? it's in the 360 version too.
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: Joe Molotov on February 12, 2008, 03:49:11 PM: Beyond beautiful. :bow
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: demi on February 12, 2008, 03:49:57 PM: Quote from: McDragon on February 12, 2008, 03:46:37 PM
Quote from: demi on February 12, 2008, 03:45:04 PM
Wow... are those worlds that ARENT barren wastelands? Seems PC wins
the first screenshot? it's in the 360 version too.

Oh, so it is bullshots. Those are like what, 10% of the game? The rest is barren moonlands. Boring.
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: Fragamemnon on February 12, 2008, 05:18:25 PM: Interfaces alone made me go "wait for PC version!" when I played it despite it being everything I pretty much ever wanted from a game. I'm glad it is coming so soon.
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 12, 2008, 05:51:18 PM: can they make driving your fruity moon rover even LESS fun with a mouse and keyboard? let's find out!
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: demi on February 12, 2008, 06:01:40 PM: Does PC version come with that DLC coming out?
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: MCD on February 12, 2008, 06:05:38 PM: Quote from: demi on February 12, 2008, 06:01:40 PM
Does PC version come with that DLC coming out?
i don't see it mentioned anywhere.
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 12, 2008, 07:20:27 PM: I'm glad I waited. Hopefully, high end PC power will be able to get rid of the performance issues that people complained about.
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 12, 2008, 07:22:57 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on February 12, 2008, 07:20:27 PM
I'm glad I waited. Hopefully, high end PC power will be able to get rid of the performance issues that people complained about.

Then you should wait another 6 months for the PS3 version
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 12, 2008, 07:25:05 PM: Quote from: AdmiralViscen on February 12, 2008, 07:22:57 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on February 12, 2008, 07:20:27 PM
I'm glad I waited. Hopefully, high end PC power will be able to get rid of the performance issues that people complained about.

Then you should wait another 6 months for the PS3 version

(http://media.1up.com/media?id=3485472&type=lg)
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 12, 2008, 07:33:10 PM: Lazy devs
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: drew on February 12, 2008, 07:43:38 PM: Quote from: AdmiralViscen on February 12, 2008, 03:41:31 PM
:bow Year of PC

The moobs? so worth it.

(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r126/Drewsy_photobucket/jam.gif)
Title: Re: Mass Effect PC
Post by: TVC15 on February 12, 2008, 08:56:19 PM: Quote from: Professor Prole on February 12, 2008, 05:51:18 PM
can they make driving your fruity moon rover even LESS fun with a mouse and keyboard? let's find out!

At least on the PC it can be modded.

I'll double dip on this. I will enjoy this game at GREATER THAN 1080P.