Watch a delicious, 15-minute Mass Effect preview

by Justin McElroy { Aug 10th 2007 at 4:00PM }

With the delay of one big property last week, you might be a little down in the dumps about your gaming prospects in the fall. Allow yourself to be soothed by the healing power of Mass Effect, namely 15 minutes of previewing from your friends at 1UP.

There are some dialog scenes, a look at the driving mini-game and a fairly extensive sample of the character creation. Oh, and, of course, there's some good, old-fashion shooting. You don't need to hear anything else from us. Go. Watch. Delight.

Tags: 1up, masseffect

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Jerk Face @ Aug 10th 2007 4:05PM

This is the game I am buying a 360 for.

65 nm processor..
Price drop..
HDMI..
MASS EFFECT!?

I'm sold, Dick Bags!

Phillip @ Aug 10th 2007 7:25PM

Indeed. Though I can't seem to find any site showing an official release date for the 65nm GPU dye. When does it come out (other than Fall '07)?

Nick Simpson @ Aug 10th 2007 4:08PM

This just made my day.

Stevo @ Aug 10th 2007 5:20PM

Seriously-- I was trying to figure out what game I was going to spend my $15 of gift certificates from Best Buy on...I think this just confirmed it :)

mr nimblewick @ Aug 10th 2007 4:11PM

Think it's worth a buy if I don't have a HDTV?

Jerk Face @ Aug 10th 2007 4:17PM

Here's my thoughts:

I don't have an HDTV yet, but I am going to get one at some point in the next few years. Why wait until then to play some of the great games coming out for the 360? Hell with that!

Plus, it gives you more impetus to buy an HDTV in the future!

mr nimblewick @ Aug 10th 2007 4:19PM

Well, I don't really want an HDTV. Are you going to replay these games once you get one?

Jerk Face @ Aug 10th 2007 4:23PM

A game like this? Maybe. I look at getting the 360 as more of the investment than a game (as I don't have one yet). It'll be around for at least another 5 years or so, I'd guess, XBox Live is great, and there's a lot of good games out there. And it'll only get better once I get an HDTV in a year or two.

And in case you don't have a 360 already, the games still look great on a normal TV. Not at full potential, perhaps, but still good. And if the game is a lot of fun to play? Well even better.

Stevo @ Aug 10th 2007 5:19PM

I've played my X360 on a huge variety of TV's (some standard). The quality between HD and Standard really varies between games. For a game like Mass Effect and Gears of War, I'm sure you'll still be impressed with the graphics (even on a standard def. TV).

deaftly @ Aug 10th 2007 5:40PM

i had my 360 hooked up to a sdtv for about a year until i got my hdtv, i replayed just about every game i had just to play it again in hd, the difference was amazing, it was like having a new console again.

Azerael @ Aug 10th 2007 10:02PM

Just buy the 360 VGA cable and hook it up to a monitor. Cheap HD!

beatromantic @ Aug 10th 2007 4:12PM

Nick, mine too. I'm amped for this game.

JL @ Aug 10th 2007 4:13PM

This is the only game I'm worried about missing out on for not having a 360...may have to go buy one, rent the game, beat the hell out of it, and then return the system :)

Word of the street. @ Aug 10th 2007 4:13PM

It seems someone in that office likes pokemans.

But I didnt see mudkip,it could be that they dont liek mudkips?!.

The game looks fantastic.

David @ Aug 10th 2007 5:19PM

FUCK YEAH SEAKING

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 10th 2007 4:17PM

Those damn neutrals! You never know what side they're on! Kif. We're going to take down the greatest enemy of Earth, the Neutrals.

Dave @ Aug 10th 2007 4:37PM

lol Nice Futurama reference.

DoDo @ Aug 10th 2007 4:23PM

*Yawn* Yet another boring title for the Xbox 360. Seriously, Halo is just like this shit.

Christopher Grant @ Aug 10th 2007 4:25PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, DoDo.

Flamehearted @ Aug 10th 2007 4:26PM

Erm.....no

Mass effect is an open ended RPG setin space...whereas Halo isn't.

Can you spot the difference ? (no prizes)

NorCal05 @ Aug 10th 2007 4:44PM

I read some of DoDo's (aka Tofu) comments on the profile page. All he/she ever does is spread hate and anger.

tachikoma @ Aug 10th 2007 4:25PM

Jennifer Tsao's kinda cute.

Can u make a customizable girl as opposed to just a guy?

nerrrrrrd @ Aug 10th 2007 4:51PM

I read some where awhile ago that you would be able to create a female lead character. However, I don't know if that is still true or not.

Imadogg @ Aug 10th 2007 5:14PM

Yup you can be either gender, though not both.

Can't wait, I've been eager for this since KOTOR 2 (still awaiting KOTOR 3 as well)...

Mark @ Aug 10th 2007 5:29PM

she doesnt even act like she *likes* these kinds of games though

JL @ Aug 10th 2007 4:24PM

War time!

SoulBlade @ Aug 10th 2007 4:26PM

I can not wait for this to hit PC. It'll probably be delayed to let the 360 have the "exclusive" release like Gears, but that's fine by me. Good games are worth the wait, and it looks pretty slick.

geek13 @ Aug 10th 2007 4:38PM

Another lame game for simple minded 360 owners.

qbix @ Aug 10th 2007 4:46PM

I can sense the envy in the eyes of your Mario avatar. Soon, I predict you'll start getting very pale.

T3H WICKERMAN @ Aug 10th 2007 5:01PM

Thank god heavenly sword isnt simple minded, or lair! goofy fan boy. This game at least has a plot.

NorCal05 @ Aug 10th 2007 4:48PM

I didn't like KOTOR all that much either. However, this one looks awesome!

Mike-453 @ Aug 10th 2007 4:48PM

"I guess I'm the only one who doesn't give a shit about this game... oh yeah, kotor SUCKED balls..."

"Another lame game for simple minded 360 owners."

"*Yawn* Yet another boring title for the Xbox 360. Seriously, Halo is just like this shit."

These comments scare me, seriously, there should have to be an Intellegence test before people can use the internetz. (unless they're being sarcastic)

Anyway, any of you guys care to elaborate your spitefull hate for this game, why you think it's boring, for simple minded people, why you think it's a non-stop action FPS, what sort of games you prefer to play?

SoulBlade @ Aug 10th 2007 4:51PM

I'd rather see an intelligence test for voting first ;) Hell.. even one for being the president.

carlos @ Aug 10th 2007 5:08PM

i do agree, US presidential election just like the UK one unforunately is based around who can get more publicites and more tabloid newspapers or tv shows. quick IQ test just before the booth would really help and a gate on the floor leading to a learning centre for dumbasses. ok too much off topic.

This game seems to be maturing very well and hopefully take £40 out of my pocket in near future.

ExMcloud @ Aug 10th 2007 5:46PM

Oh teh me thinkz KoToR was to hard for me mindz, andz SuxBox720(See thats a play on the name, Im so smart!) iz boring cuz it teh make my brain hurt Mike-453 is correct but me not agreez with him cuz he no play teh PS3 even thouz I secretly like teh Halo my fan boyz won't letz me Mike-453 helpz me reach teh promise landz! Bringz me to teh light.

No but seriously guys the PS3 and the 360 are good and please believe that Mass Effect will be the best RPG of the year because Bioware is making it they've never ever made a bad game.. Mike-453 I agree with you completely these guys are idiots

VampireHunter Z @ Aug 10th 2007 5:52PM

I think you hope for too much. Haters will be haters. It's as simple as that. Since I'm not an hater so it's virtually impossible for me to post anything under a PS3 or Wii topic.

beans @ Aug 10th 2007 6:50PM

I guess I must be a retard if you can estimate my "Intellegence" by such a simple statement as "I guess I'm the only one who doesn't give a shit about this game... oh yeah, kotor SUCKED balls..."

but no, you're right, games where you point your character and tell him to perform actions and wait to have him carry it out is exciting, complex and difficult...Stupid me, I always liked having complete control of my characters' actions and where the outcome of the game depended on skill and strategy rather than having my character equiped with super crazy weapons... look, the game was boring, it was too simple for me, and it just wasn't my type of ice cream. I was just surprised the everyone else loved the game...

NukeAssault @ Aug 12th 2007 8:11PM

Day one buy for me. =)

Justin @ Aug 11th 2007 9:58PM

KOTOR did suck. Two copies never worked in my Xbox. Kept freezing and losing my save. I didn't like the combat system anyway.

Mass Effect on the other hand. I'm digging it. I read the book. It looks like a good story. Though they did make a weird jump at the end of the book to set up the game. But whatever...

footlong! @ Aug 10th 2007 5:15PM

to whoever it concerned:

Yes, you can play as a female character. The game actually plays differently based on your gender. i.e: the way people interact with and speak to you may be slightly different in certain scenarios

russ @ Aug 10th 2007 5:22PM

Game looks amazing.

I really wish the 1up staff would stop it with that horrible 'upspeak' upwards lilt at the end of EVERY SENTENCE.

MC Hampster @ Aug 10th 2007 6:54PM

Wow, I didn't notice that at first, but you're right. It's almost like a room full of Chandlers.

ExMcloud @ Aug 10th 2007 5:40PM

Comon man you don't mean that...Everybody knows KOTOR was awesome... I guess the huge story branches and open comat was to much for you its ok...Go play some traditional RPG's because apparently the more complex ones are to much... Don't worry its ok

deaftly @ Aug 10th 2007 5:42PM

it cracks me up with the ps3 fanboys in the comments here, trying to prove to themselves that this game is a piece of shit, jealously is a stinky cologne :)

SoulBlade @ Aug 10th 2007 5:51PM

aren't all fanboys guilty of this...?

Crashman06 @ Aug 10th 2007 5:42PM

I can't wait for this. KOTOR was good, sure. But these guys made Baldur's Gate II, my most favorite game in history. If it's half as good as that, I'm happy.

HB96st @ Aug 10th 2007 6:01PM

I cant wait... So many good games for the 360.

Mike show! @ Aug 10th 2007 6:26PM

wow. stoked.
the character faces look 10000x's better than oblivion
if theres a bit of internet play, i'll be even more excited.
and i'll preorder it right now.

beans @ Aug 10th 2007 6:36PM

kotor:
-story sucked
-characters sucked
-gameplay boring and retarded
-combat not that open (whatever that means...sure was fun watching my lightsaber getting blocked by SWORDS...vibrating or not)
-fought the boss, killed him on first try, in two minutes
-gheyest game ever

it was anything but complex... I don't understand what people saw in that shitty game...

jynxycat @ Aug 10th 2007 7:09PM

Not too keen on the real time action sequences, Knights has a pretty spot on mix of real time and strategy/RPG style to it.

What really throws me is the whole take cover system, as if that hasn't been done to DEATH in 360 games.

Next gen = take cover ? :P

That aside, if it's even an ounce as good as Knights 1 was (Sith Lords not withstanding), this will be RPG of the year, and in the running for overall title.

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