Mass Effect goes into effect Nov. 20

Damn, I forgot to click the reply button again. Disregard the above comment since it's out of context.

The PS3 looks to be getting bigger games next year, especially with respect to familiar 4th to 40th sequel type titles. As far as new IP's go, the 360 again next year will probably have the edge. But this year the 360 is just having such a monster fall for games it is hard to believe.

I think not.

Typical of what?

Sorry there are no wiggle waggle controls for you honey.
Go get Katys Baking Adventures for your precious Wii, lol jk jk.

...Typical?

Ha ha Samfish very funny. How about you make me really laugh and tell me what game(s) Mass Effect is like that makes it so "typical".

I suppose your argument will be that it involves aliens and projectile weaponry and is therefore lame. Metroid isn't though because it has waggle?

I've seen the trailers and it just looks like your typical sci-fi shooter, apparently with RPG elements.
Sorry if you disagree with me. Try not to be such a condescending ass next time, though.

I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but try and remember that when someone doesn't like Metroid, Mario or Zelda. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

@samfish

[I've seen the trailers and it just looks like your typical sci-fi shooter, apparently with RPG elements.]

The problem with that complaint is you can say the exact same thing about Metroid, except swap out 'RPG' for 'Adventure'... and I'm sure you're a fan of MP3C, right? I'm just getting tired of the same people that bitch about Sci-Fi shooters somehow excusing Metroid from being referred to in the same negative fashion even though it too is a Sci-Fi shooter.

Another gripe I have is how people try to act like shooters are all the same, especialy "sci-fi" shooters. "Sci-Fi" is so fvcking broad. You can have two "sci-fi" shooters that are absolutely nothing alike, yet too many fanboys (especially Nintendo fanboys) try to act as if they are the same.

I actually have no intentions of picking up Metroid (although I'm curious about the controls) and I believe I've said that numerous times, Vidikron. Nice try, though.

"You can have two "sci-fi" shooters that are absolutely nothing alike, yet too many fanboys (especially Nintendo fanboys) try to act as if they are the same."

I don't like shooters. I've said that and I know you know that, as I recall you've acknowledged it in the past. Whenever I play them, I get the feeling of 'been there, done that' every time.

And you're right. Sci-fi is a broad term. It's a shame that game developers don't realize that, though. Let's see a game that's not people running around in high tech, semi-bulky space suits and doesn't conjure up images of of BSG and other iconic sci-fi elements.
To Mass Effects credit, though, it does have it's own visual flair.


"but try and remember that when someone doesn't like Metroid, Mario or Zelda. "

While I could be wrong, I'm fairly certain I've never ripped on anyone for not liking a certain game.
And again, I'm not interested in Metroid at all, really.

@samfish, MP3:C controls are easily the best of the series, likely the best of the Wii so far, and probably the best of any FPS I've played. FYI.

Hold on a second. When did Mass Effect become a shooter? Is combat real-time? Do you have to actually aim?

Samfish. Which game(s) would you liken Mass Effect to, since it is so typical? I think we'd all get a chuckle if you gave examples.

There just aren't a whole lot of open world rpg's in space using magic and customizable squad shooter combat with time stop options allowing turn based style play built around a flexible story driven by the most impressive conversation system ever put into a game.

Let me guess, though. Your brain can only see guns and aliens, therefore it is just like Gears, Halo, UT3, Too Human, etc. But not like Prime 3, that game is super unique because it uses a Wiimote AND doesn't suck.

(ftr I own and am enjoying Prime 3)

bl13, I'm pretty sure it's like KOTOR. Real time if you want it to be, but you can freeze the action and set up macros if that's your thing.

LOL!

Sorry Jesus. I always remember.

Silly Jesus, you of all people should know your B-day is NOT Dec 25th... You can thank the Romans for screwing that one up and tradtition for repeating it.

That was funny though ;-)

Seriously! Where the hell am I gonna find the money for all these games?!

Ha- no worries, then dude. I suppose I should've taken your name more literally!

Look at the boxart, on the top, above Serron. "Only on Xbox 360". Hopefully for you it will come out on PC like Halo did, but in a much shorter timeframe, because like KotOR, this game looks to be awesome.

Given Bioware's track record, the game's sure to hit the PC. I don't mind the wait - probably get more from the game like I will w/ Gears.

Nah, somehow he'll call Fallout 3 typical in 08.





Waiddaminute...