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Mass Effect 3 Shows Off Kinect Voice Recognition - IndustryGamers

Microsoft announced back at E3 that Mass Effect 3 would have support for voice recognition via the Kinect. At CES, Microsoft joined with BioWare in demoing the software for journalists, and allowed them to try it out for themselves. IndustryGamers jumped at the chance, and after an arduous voyage through the desert (OK, so maybe the ten minute limo ride wasn't really that arduous) the secret demo chamber appeared (cleverly hidden within the Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel). After a brief intro by the product team, it was time to go hands-on with the software.

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PS4OUR4473d ago

i just cant help but think back to SOCOM on PS2 that had the headset with voice commands. I used that thing for the first few hours and then promptly chucked it aside and continued with my controller. Great for those with Kinect but i hardly see this adding anything significant to the game just like that SOCOM headset back in the day.

voodoopickle4473d ago

exactly what i was going to say. really dont feel like yelling at the tv and hoping they react. to me its just a big ploy to get people to buy kinect which if i understand right isnt really selling at all outside of holidays

EVILDEAD3604473d ago

LOL..no matter how many time people bring up Socom it's CLEAR that the Mass Effect implementation is far beyond it.

The demo preview is on Xbox Live as we speak and it looks better than it did at last years E3.

Just the fact of not having to pause every single time to fight through combat was a selling point for me, but I'm definately looking forward to speaking direcctly to the characters. I also dug the fact that you could switch to the exact gun you wanted through voice as well instead of scrolling of using the d-pad.

Without having to use a headset when talking completely adds to the immersion. Kinectimals demonstrated this at launch and Mass Effect 3 will prove it even further.

But, hey it's simply optional..you can always just read to yourselves and click a button and pause at least 10 times per combat encounter as like you always had to do in the first two games.

Not me..

Evil

Wh15ky4472d ago

I had the same experience with SOCOM back then aswell, novelty quickly wore off.

I used to like using the headset for Manhunt, having to remain silent whilst hiding in the shadows, then a little whistle to attract a lone guard or thug - Loved that game, wish they'd do another.

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BioWare Could be Working on More than Just Dragon Age Dreadwolf and Mass Effect 4

Earlier this year, BioWare was hit with layoffs as part of a downsizing of parent company Electronic Arts, but fans have been reassured that the next Mass Effect game hasn’t been impacted. Likewise, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf’s development is still churning along, with BioWare putting it at the forefront of its focus and rumors suggesting that it could launch sometime later this year. Fans might be getting another look at the long-in-development Dragon Age: Dreadwolf at the Summer Game Fest in June.

If the recently posted job offering for a temporary development manager is any indication, BioWare could have yet another surprise up its sleeve for when Mass Effect 4 and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf are nearing completion. This mystery BioWare video game could truly be anything, from another spin-off of its two major properties to something entirely new. All there is to go on at the moment is a vague mention in the job posting, and it might still be some time before BioWare is ready to confirm any new games in its pipeline.

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just_looken17d ago

So a studio that spent years on anthem then this dragon age thing is now also working on another ip along with mass effect,

You think they would be worried that there brand has been on 3 major screw ups

Dragon age 3 launched broken with the frostbite engine yes its a good game but you can see in the late game how rough it was

anthem......

Mass effect 4 well that dev team was fired so yeah.....

They should make sure this new dragon age is a goat instead of putting more work on the table

bababooiy16d ago

Bioware today is like 150 poeple i dont see how they are seemingly working on all these projects at the same time.

Michiel198916d ago

Inquisition wasn't broken, it just had some flaws and on the contrary it also had some strengths. If you call inquisition a major screw up then idk what to say.

That said with what happened to the study since then and now, I'm not really confident that their next game will be any good.

just_looken16d ago

If you played it fully to get plat like me back in its novemeber launch window you had that castle with empty area's endgame missions not there or working and a mp that was made around loot box grind like the mass effect mp.

Its hard to explain to those that played it years later after they tossed out the dlc/patch's

Michiel198916d ago

entitled much? I played it at launch too. Why you even platted it if it was a "major screw up"?
It was good enough for you to sink 100 hours in but also a complete fuckup at the same time, make up your mind.
So either you like shitty games or you're just talking out of your ass.

RaidenBlack16d ago

Well just wanna say, Archetype Entertainment is the new BioWare, composed of mainly ex-BioWare vets.
And they're developing Exodus (starring Matthew McConaughey), a new sci-fi RPG (spiritual successor to Mass Effect, dare I say?)

CantThinkOfAUsername16d ago

I hope it's a single player game with Anthem's gameplay mechanics.

Becuzisaid16d ago

They're owned by EA. What makes you think that they wouldn't publish for PS5? Shoot, if your fridge could connect to your bank account EA would try to release it for that if they could!

Double_O_Revan16d ago

How about they focus on those games and not over extend themselves? We don't need another Anthem.

Becuzisaid16d ago

Bioware died after Inquisition (some would even argue after ME3). They are no longer the same company.

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Mass Effect 3's Ending for Javik Misses the Forest for the Trees

Based on one narratively fitting ending in Mass Effect 3, Prothean squadmate Javik is highly unlikely to return in the next Mass Effect game.

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anast44d ago

He was one of my least favorite characters. I wish they would have done the Proths different.

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Mass Effect Writer Reveals Why He Left BioWare

During a part of his interview with Minnmax, Mac Walters gave details of why he chose to leave BioWare.

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