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Mass Effect for PC!!

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 Uilleand
02-12-2008, 10:39 AM
#1
 Miltiades
02-12-2008, 10:44 AM
#2
Just saw this five minutes ago. I've always wanted to play Mass Effect, and I didn't want to buy the X360 just for this game. Now, I don't have to!

Here's the announcement on Yahoo (http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080212/20080212005536.html?.v=1).
 Ghost Down
02-12-2008, 10:46 AM
#3
OMG! w00t!!! AWESOME!!!!
 mur'phon
02-12-2008, 10:47 AM
#4
Yay, let the modding comence (soon).
 stingerhs
02-12-2008, 11:08 AM
#5
very nice, but its rather pointless for me since i already have the game for the 360. still, at least it will be easier to snipe and pull of headshots by aiming with the mouse. i just wish Bioware was going to add something more to the PC version aside from an improved/optimized GUI (as stated in the announcement). if there's some nice mods out there, i'll probably pick it up eventually, but otherwise, its a rather moot point for me.
 Uilleand
02-12-2008, 11:51 AM
#6
Oh, I'm sure I'll buy it....just cuz I'm such a BioWare CrackWhore...*chuckle*
I cannot WAIT for the oh-so-talented mod community to get hold of it!
(I'm also very interested in having an improved inventory...*grrr*)
 Bob Lion54
02-12-2008, 12:52 PM
#7
Awesome.

We pretty much knew it was going to happen eventually, but it's cool to see an official announcement especially because of the release date. I thought about getting a 360, but since Mass Effect was really the only game that interested me, I decided it wasn't worth it. Now I get to finally play it in May. This make Bob Happy Lion.
BioWare and EA are very pleased and proud to announce Mass Effect for the PC.
This make Bob Sad Lion. I still can't get used to EA mentioned with Bioware...

Oh well...
 Jeff
02-12-2008, 1:09 PM
#8
Excellent. Now lets just hope my rig can play it.
 igyman
02-12-2008, 1:36 PM
#9
Oh, yeah, I've always said PC is the only platform I'll ever need. Yeeeeeehaaaaaaaaawwwww!!!!!! :3pdance:
 Jason Skywalker
02-12-2008, 2:08 PM
#10
Words cannot express my happiness.

"The game is will be released for the PC in May 2008."
 JoeDoe 2.0
02-12-2008, 2:21 PM
#11
I think I saw somewhere that Devil May Cry 4 will be coming out for PC also, but its cool that those who own PCs can play this awesome game too :D
 mimartin
02-12-2008, 2:27 PM
#12
I can't wait. Oh wait, I didn't wait...Still I will buy it again for the PC.

Very good news, now PC users will get to experence as Fox News described Mass Effect “Luke Skywalker meets Debbie does Dallas.” :D
 Lance Monance
02-12-2008, 2:35 PM
#13
:bounfire2 - This describes my current mood better than any words could.
 HerbieZ
02-12-2008, 3:02 PM
#14
I already have it but im definately getting it for pc. Im gonna duel play it and go insane.
 DeadYorick
02-12-2008, 3:26 PM
#15
W00t. I knew that Mass Effect would be another Kotor. Awesome news on Bioware's part. Awesome idea as well. Lets hope we can mod it
 Jae Onasi
02-12-2008, 4:56 PM
#16
Awesome news!! I'm really looking forwrd to this game.
 Marius Fett
02-12-2008, 5:05 PM
#17
Never played this TBH...

I'll get it and try it. :D
 Alkonium
02-12-2008, 5:08 PM
#18
*Prays to the game gods that his computers can run it*
Would it be too nerdy, even for a Lucasforums member, to name my character Jack?
 Uilleand
02-12-2008, 5:13 PM
#19
No...not too nerdy...but be forewarnd...I already have "Jak" Shepard...LAWLZ...

(I also hold the title Queen of all that is Nerd-dom and Dorkery)
 Miltiades
02-12-2008, 6:09 PM
#20
No...not too nerdy...but be forewarnd...I already have "Jak" Shepard...LAWLZ...
I'll call mine Alan Shepard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Shepard). It fits! :)
 Emperor Devon
02-12-2008, 7:19 PM
#21
Wow, this is only what, only three months after it was out for the 360? Remind me never to take BioWare seriously when they announce future titles as console-exclusive.

(Not that I mind, of course, but I am somewhat worried for my health - playing Torment, BG2, Mask of the Betrayer and ME all within the span of eight months may cause me to implode from the awesome.)

Awesome news!! I'm really looking forwrd to this game.

Despite Mask of the Betrayer sitting in a box right by your computer? For shame! Twenty lashes with a wet noodle!

Your spelling is also terrible. o_Q
 RedHawke
02-12-2008, 8:33 PM
#22
Oh boy! Another game to sit on my shelf and get dusty! :xp: (Still need to get The Witcher, and VTM Bloodlines)

:yelhelp: I am trapped in Stormreach... send platnium pieces!
 Jae Onasi
02-12-2008, 9:00 PM
#23
Despite Mask of the Betrayer sitting in a box right by your computer? For shame! Twenty lashes with a wet noodle!

Your spelling is also terrible. o_Q

Hah--you still have VtMB calling your name, so I don't even want to hear it. :xp:

You try thumbing keys on a smartphone in between patients and see how well you spell, too. ;P
 Rogue Nine
02-12-2008, 9:23 PM
#24
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I was thinking of picking up a 360 just so I could play this game and Assassin's Creed, but it looks like I won't have to. ;D
 Char Ell
02-12-2008, 10:02 PM
#25
Dreams do come true!!!

Hats off to BioWare and EA for working this out with Microsoft and for showing the love to the PC gaming community. :hattip: Now where do I pre-order? :D
 Point Man
02-12-2008, 10:32 PM
#26
Well, it looks like the tax refund is going toward a new graphics card and monitor to optimize the eye candy :)
 Rogue Nine
02-12-2008, 10:51 PM
#27
Ooh, ooh! Which one, jimbo?
 Meowster
02-13-2008, 12:04 AM
#28
Ooh, wonderful! This game looks marvelous, however, I had no 360 so I felt all hope was lost. And then this happends!

I'm probably going to need to upgrade my computer three years. So out of date...
 Serpentine Cougar
02-13-2008, 12:27 AM
#29
Looks like this will be THE version of the game to get then, 'cuz of mod possiblities and everything. Can't wait!
 Ghost Down
02-13-2008, 10:20 AM
#30
Any idea what the system requirements will be?
 Prime
02-13-2008, 10:23 AM
#31
Wow, that was a lot faster than I thought it would take. I guess I need to start looking at new machines.

I wonder how moddable it will be??
 adamqd
02-13-2008, 12:12 PM
#32
I hope We can mod it to be Star Wars!!

Mass Effect was a massive disappointment to me (IMO), but the basis for a good game was there, graphics were awesome etc. Maybe I can make it a game I enjoy
 dewayne26
02-13-2008, 1:41 PM
#33
lol i'm was mainly getting a xbox360 in june was for Mass effect and maybe Force Unleashed now i'm not so sure i will lol
 swphreak
02-13-2008, 4:50 PM
#34
Now to see if the texture pop ins and loading times are fixed/faster.
 Negative Sun
02-13-2008, 8:40 PM
#35
Let's hope it's not like Crysis or has at least a 8800GTX bundles with it :)

Kicka$$ stuff, can't wait...
 Pho3nix
02-13-2008, 8:42 PM
#36
This is great news, and as others have stated above ^ I hope the system requirements aren't bat**** crazy.
 Point Man
02-14-2008, 1:17 AM
#37
Ooh, ooh! Which one, jimbo?
Video Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133215)

Monitor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001264)

Of course, Jae can't know this, or she'll spend the money before I get a chance. So keep it quiet.
 Rogue Nine
02-14-2008, 1:30 AM
#38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325)

I'd recommend this one, as it's a whole bunch cheaper than the PNY version.
 Aash Li
02-14-2008, 2:41 AM
#39
O.O SO glad I didnt buy a 360... this was the only game that made me want to buy one. :D

Cant wait to buy it!
 stoffe
02-14-2008, 7:48 AM
#40
I hope We can mod it to be Star Wars!!


Probably not, Lucasarts seems to have a certain fondness for putting a stop to Starwars mods for games not released by them.

Great news that a PC version is in the works, seems like it's time to start caring about this game and see what it is about. I just hope the system requirements aren't too draconian. :)
 mimartin
02-14-2008, 6:27 PM
#41
Great news that a PC version is in the works, seems like it's time to start caring about this game and see what it is about. I just hope the system requirements aren't too draconian. :)Just don't believe everything you read, good or bad. People claim to have completed the game in like 7 hours, but the shortest play through I’ve ever had was like 24 hours the first time I played. My guess with your knowledge of other games, you take your time and really explore. My last time through, I believe my seventh, took 56 hours. There are many Easter Eggs hidden throughout the game, many I had no clue what they were about, but with your knowledge of games you might.

Still have to play the game as a renegade, I’ve tried, but was not able to get to 75% in order to get the Xbox achievement. I am trying to figure out with all the help you’ve given me in the past would I recommend this game to you. After all, you made Oblivion complete enjoyment for me. Best I can say, Mass Effect is a beautiful, well written and has a great ending, but it also has flaws and some plot holes. Yes, I would recommend it, especially since you did not follow all the hype. Just know that combat is not turn based.

One request, if you do indeed get Mass Effect, I would really like to see the PC you create with the Character Creation system Bioware came up with for Mass Effect. If you can do what you did with Oblivion’s Character Creation system, I can’t wait to see your Mass Effect PC.
 Ctrl Alt Del
02-14-2008, 7:05 PM
#42
That's cool. Eh, well I'm probably getting it (Not that much of a necessity), but the if the mods are dying for, I might as well hurry it.
 correllian_thug
02-14-2008, 8:41 PM
#43
im just to happy there isn't a word for it...... best news since KOTOR was released IMO
 Da_Man_2423
02-14-2008, 9:31 PM
#44
Sweet.

Was hoping this one would come to the PC.
 Aash Li
02-15-2008, 12:33 AM
#45
Didnt they say once that ME would never come to the PC though? O.o
 stoffe
02-15-2008, 7:30 AM
#46
Didnt they say once that ME would never come to the PC though? O.o

They probably used the wonderfully PR-diplomatic phrase "We have no plans at this time to..." which is a No which could change into a Yes at any time. :)


Just don't believe everything you read, good or bad. There are many Easter Eggs hidden throughout the game, many I had no clue what they were about, but with your knowledge of games you might.
(snip)
One request, if you do indeed get Mass Effect, I would really like to see the PC you create with the Character Creation system Bioware came up with for Mass Effect. If you can do what you did with Oblivion’s Character Creation system, I can’t wait to see your Mass Effect PC.

Sounds like a typical Bioware RPG in many respects, from what I've heard so far, so chances are I will probably like it when I get it. Since I've been unable to play it so far (due to its console-only nature) I haven't bothered looking much at the game before though. :)

I'll post screenshots of my character when I get the game. :D
 Web Rider
02-15-2008, 2:33 PM
#47
Much as I look forward to being able to get this for the PC, I'll probly be cheaper to buy an X360 than to upgrade my PC to be able to play this.
 2Cold Scorpio
02-15-2008, 2:58 PM
#48
Oh boy! Another game to sit on my shelf and get dusty! :xp: (Still need to get The Witcher, and VTM Bloodlines)

:yelhelp: I am trapped in Stormreach... send platnium pieces!

Indeed, I still haven't gotten around to playing Jade Empire, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion got put on the backburner because I'm going back through K1 to play Brotherhood of Shadow. Still, nice knowing another good (I hope) game will be on the PC. Now if we only knew if The Force Unleashed is getting a PC release or not (same for GTA4). At least Mercenaries 2 is coming soon. :D
 Aash Li
02-15-2008, 4:54 PM
#49
Stoffe you keep coming up with new and prettier versions of that avatar... <3
 Q
02-16-2008, 10:01 AM
#50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325)

I'd recommend this one, as it's a whole bunch cheaper than the PNY version.
I agree. It also has a lifetime warranty (as do BFG and XFX cards), which the PNY card lacks.

@Jimbo: Your monitor dollars would also be better spent on an 8-bit (PVA; MVA; IPS) panel instead of a 6-bit one. TN panels should never be that expensive, IMO.

OT: Yeah, I knew that a PC version of ME would be released eventually; I just didn't expect that it would happen so soon.
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