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Mass Effect 4 May Not Be as Far Along as We Thought.

This news may come as shocking to some, but Mass Effect 4 might actually still be in early development. The Bioware Montreal director, Yanick Roy, says they haven't even settled on a name yet.

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ArchangelMike3632d ago

I wonder if it will involve the Reapers? I mean if it is a prequel, then the Reapers will still be in dark space waiting for the next cycle, right?

If it is set during the first contact war, then you won't have a variety of races to choose from really. I presume you'd only have humans, and maybe Turians.

Nah, I think it's best to just set the game after the events of ME3. It doesn't have to follow any of the same characters from the previous games, but could just pick up one of the many side stories and characters, and tell their story going forward, and whatever new threat is posed to the galaxy.

Tross3632d ago (Edited 3632d ago )

Agreed. Or, heck, it could be set centuries later. The Mass Effect mythos allows for quite a bit of flexibility. I'm calling it. It's going to be about Elcor politics, with extra long cutscenes, to accommodate their slow speech.:P

In all due seriousness, I'd like to see a game set either way in the past, without humans, or way in the future. Maybe some of the other galaxies will be explored. Only a fraction of the universe is supposedly featured in the original trilogy.

randomass1713632d ago

If there is a prequel, I'd like for them to explore the discovery of the mass relays and what happened when human civilization came in contact with the other planets and their intelligent species.

elninels3631d ago

The only way a prequel would really intrigue me is if it were to be about the creation of the reapers, or another cycles struggle. No contact wars please.

Tatsuya 3632d ago

"Are you disappointed to hear that Mass Effect 4(working title), is not as far along as many were hoping? Leave your comments below."

The only thing I'll be disappointed with if this is a PREQUEL, Bioware.

randomass1713631d ago

Out of curiosity, why is a Mass Effect prequel such a disappointing concept to people? I'm honestly curious since a lot of fans seem to be against the idea.

elninels3631d ago

@randomass171

I am personally averse to a prequel because we are aware of the outcome already.

Im down for a reaper origin story, otherwise id like a distant sequel.

Sovereign593631d ago

Let them take all the time they need, lest they rush out another incomplete disaster like Mass Effect 3.

Sovereign593631d ago

Curious about those whom are disagreeing, did you not play Mass Effect 3 at launch? Or are you disagreeing because you really hope they rush the next game out the door before it's ready?

incendy353632d ago

Because they haven't decided on a name? It could be done completely and still undecided on the final name, the name has 0 to do with development. I would be worried if they hadn't decided on the engine : )

ThichQuangDuck3632d ago

There have been previous stories in which they have stated they have begun development and are probably around pre-Alpha. Taking their time to avoid messing anything up with the hardcore fans of Mass Effect. Name is not the most imperative task. Nor is box art

showtimefolks3631d ago

ME3 came out march 2012,

So about three to four months before you ship, the designers sit down and think, what can we do for the next one. That happened then [with Killzone 3 to Shadow Fall] as well. So, about three years ago we went into that phase.

This is the Quote from Guerrilla Games.

My point is the ME3 designers have been thinking about next ME since November 2011 and now its May 2014. I am fully expecting ME4 or whatever they call it by MID-LATe 2015

BadlyPackedKeebab3631d ago

I would say it would have been even earlier than that. Most design is done upfront than redesign is done during development as things dont work out etc, pacing needs adjusting and so forth. On a title like ME the design is prob pretty well done a good year before they ship with just the odd bit of work needed here and there. I expect to see this at E3. This was just a click bait artificial. The assumption its not long into dev because of a titles is weak to be polite about it.

MYDEATH213631d ago

I feel awful. I bought all three games about a year ago and I barely got through the intro of the first one. I wish I would've finished them -_- I have a lot of games I've bought and never finished. Having to work and having a family takes a lot of time. And then deciding what to play when you do have some time usually ends up being what you already know and like. So it becomes hard for me to get into anything new anymore.

Tross3631d ago (Edited 3631d ago )

I waited a little while to play these games too, after I bought the collection. My backlog sure is awful. I will say though, when I finally got around to them, I was glad I did. I pretty much fell off the face of the earth for a few months, except when I had to go to things like my job. It's one of those games that nails everything, from story, to gameplay, to voice acting. Well, ok, its soundtrack isn't the most iconic out there, but it's above average in all other areas IMHO, and I think the music's good too.

randomass1713631d ago

Never too late to get started though. I've already beaten the trilogy, but I'd like to play it again before the new game comes out. :)

TheTwelve3631d ago

Ummm...just play Mass Effect. All three. 100% worth your time.

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Ranking the Devil May Cry Series

VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "Upon finally finishing Devil May Cry 5 recently - after it spent several years on my “I’ll play that soon” list - I considered giving it a fittingly-named Late Look article. However, considering that this was indeed the final piece I was missing in the DMC puzzle, I decided to instead take this opportunity to take a look back at the entirety of this genre-defining series and rank the entries. What also made this a particularly tempting notion was that while most high-profile series have developed fairly evenly over time, with a few bumps on the road, the history of Devil May Cry has, at least in my eyes, been an absolute roller coaster, with everything from total disasters to action game gold."

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VersusDMC9m ago

First to last for me...3,4,5,1,2.

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Unicorn Overlord is a tactical RPG masterpiece

Vanillaware's tactical role-playing game Unicorn Overlord is a beautiful mix of old mechanics and new-age graphics, with over 65 unique recruitable characters and a rich storyline.

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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Has Appeared On The Xbox Store

Activision and Raven Software's 2006 action role-playing game, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, has found its way to the Xbox Store.

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LG_Fox_Brazil5h ago

Used to love this one, but X-Men Legends 1 and 2 will always be my favorites, especially Rise of Apocalypse. Would pay some good money to play it today with online multiplayer, back then I had no way to get a modem

ZeekQuattro4h ago

I remember buying them dirt cheap on the PS4 and then a few days later I read they were delisted. I was wondering why the bundle was price so low and got my answer when that happened.

Knightofelemia2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

Sad to say this is one game franchise next to the Xmen that needs a sequel. I use to play the hell out of Xmen Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. Was great when my cousin had the OG Xbox play with four other people and then playing online. Great games glad to see it reappear even though I own the discs love the mechanics of this game.

Terry_B2h ago

It got a sequel..but for dumbass #reasons as a switch exclusive.

shinoff21832h ago

It looked so horrible to. They should've kept it similar to the first two.

Asplundh1h ago

Because Nintendo funded it, they did the same for Bayonetta.

Knightofelemia1h ago

I totally forgot about the Switch sequel.

jukins2h ago

Misleading. This page is whats available for people who owned the game prior to delisting.

Abnor_Mal1h ago

The first game was the best imo.