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Dragon Age II experience to be different across all platforms, says Zeschuk

VG247: BioWare boss Greg Zeschuk has told VG247 Dragon Age II’s experience will be different, depending on which platform players play on.

GWAVE5028d ago

Is that good or bad?

To me, it sounds like a clever way of saying "behind the scenes, someone has handed us a wad of cash for exclusive DLC".

Elven65028d ago

Seems to be just control schemes from what he is saying.

Would be funny if it was like how multiplatform games in the 80s/early 90s would have different bonus levels across each platform. If one had superior sound the other would have more content, etc. Made choosing the "superior" version so much harder!

SuperM5028d ago

Could this mean move support? I sure hope so. Looking at the move title sorcery id think dragon age 2 would be perfect for move

- Ghost of Sparta -5028d ago

The PS3 version was better than the 360 version, proved by various unbiased comparisons. If the PS3 version gets KB/M support, it'll be the only version that matters, right up there with the PC version.

Christopher5028d ago (Edited 5028d ago )

While I'm very happy I got it for the PS3 over the 360 since the graphics were just plain awful on the 360, adding KB/M support will require two different gameplay options on the same disc. Playing the PC version is vastly different than playing it on the console when it comes to combat and maneuvering your team members. On PC I could quickly rotate through each party member, send them to a location, and assign them an individual action/task. On the PS3, I can only assign their individual skill use, a group option to follow or stay, and couldn't tell them each to go to a specific spot.

Christopher5028d ago (Edited 5028d ago )

At those who disagree with me above... have you played Dragon Age on the console and the PC? It seems like you don't understand that the combat and controls are already different from one another if you disagree with my statement, where there is a lot more control in combat on the PC compared to the consoles but combat is also much harder on the PC as well. Hyping KB/M functionality based on what you played on the PC isn't the same as understanding how they develop it to play for the consoles. And putting two completely different game control methods on a single disc is just way too much work when only a small percentage of the gamers are likely to even utilize it.

ThanatosDMC5028d ago

I agree since i played it on both pc and ps3, but why cant they not include two different gameplay options on the ps3 version? I think, that's why they disagreed with you. It's possible on a bluray disk after all. They can probably put both whole versions of the game in one bluray disk.

Christopher5028d ago (Edited 5028d ago )

@Thanatos: That's two whole versions that have to be calibrated specifically for the PS3 rather than just one, especially when it comes to graphics. It's not a financially sound decision.

Heck, I'd love to see it, but it just won't happen.

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MicroSony4Life5028d ago

I am not sure what they will use for the PC version.

raztad5028d ago

I second superM opinion.

I dont mind Kb/M optional but for sure I dont want to use them, if I wanted KB/M I would play the superior PC version. Nope, I want MOVE support, which is supposed to work like a 3D mouse, so it would be very appropriate for a point and click game.

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callahan095028d ago

PS3 supports any plug-and-play USB keyboard & mouse, including wireless devices with a USB receiver. I don't understand why more developers don't just add the functionality for KB/M to the PS3 versions of their games. I mean, it can't be that hard.

NYC_Gamer5028d ago

alot of ps3 owners would love to play this game with kb/m support

Kahvipannu5028d ago

X0 does that too, so I agree that it would be good idea to have that support in console versions. But looking at other way, console versions are already dumbed down gameplay wise compared to PC version, and Bioware is making battle a lot different this time. So I'm guessing console versions will go more "hack'n slash" direction, and PC will stay somewhat strategy.

I would get Pc version, since it has mods, but my saves are at X0 version.. Difficult desicion..

yoshiroaka5028d ago (Edited 5028d ago )

Yea man exactly. Its just about mapping buttons. Its ridiculous why it doesnt get more support. Its actually a big feature of the ps3 that gets ignored.

I bought a wireless keyboard and mouse the other day and just plugged the receiver into my ps3 for the hell of it and bam instant functionality.
Whats funny was that it was a mircosoft wireless set.
I was half expecting sparks to start flying out when in massive rejection when i pluggged it into my ps3 lol.

Kahvipannu5027d ago

Heh, yeah, same thing with MS keyboard and X0, but don't know if others work (?). But I unplugged it pretty soon, since I sometimes browse net with my TV, and wireless mouse and keyboard are must on that.

I believe developers don't want to add it, since they don't believe console-gamers would like to play with them? U3 is only game supporting mouse/keyboard on PS3, X0 has none I believe, please correct if I'm wrong..

BeaArthur5028d ago

I'm very curious to see how this is going to play out.

Pandamobile5028d ago

This is exactly what PC gamers want to here.

raztad5028d ago

DA 1 control scheme was not compromised in any way in the PC version, was it?

Pandamobile5028d ago

Nope. PC Was the lead platform for DA:O

Kahvipannu5028d ago

This is how it should be in games like this, PC gets own version, and consoles own, since theyr audience is more "casual", and becouse of the limitations of controllers. Respect for Bioware. Firaxis is also wise, for making Civ 5 only PC, and making Civ Revolutions for consoles. I bet none of the Civ fans would had been happy if they would have "hybrid" version. Atleast I wouldn't be happy.

MRMagoo1235028d ago

both were good tho i liked civ revolutions on the ps3 it was like an arcade version that was easy to start and the games didnt last long but imo i love the oc version where you burn away hours without even knowing it.

Kahvipannu5027d ago

Yeah, Civ can destroy your personal live. Just.. one.. more..turn.. :D

dragonyght5028d ago

Dragon Age II move confirmed

Christopher5028d ago

Don't see Move enhancing gameplay unless there's an option to switch to a completely overhead view and you treat it kind of like an RTS.

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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_looken18d 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

bababooiy17d ago

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

Michiel198917d 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_looken17d 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

Michiel198917d 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.

RaidenBlack17d 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?)

CantThinkOfAUsername17d ago

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

Becuzisaid17d 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_Revan18d ago

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

Becuzisaid17d ago

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

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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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New Mass Effect Game Teased for N7 Day, and It Shows a Mysterious Individual

Today is known as Mass Effect N7 Day, and BioWare has released what looks to be teasers for the new Mass Effect game.

Snookies12164d ago (Edited 164d ago )

We really need another solid Mass Effect entry. It's a real shame that such a legendary franchise was left off with such a blemish to its overall astounding track record. Andromeda was just not it, don't know what they were thinking there.

-Foxtrot164d ago

Surprised it got a subtitle

I thought after Andromeda they’d have kept to the numbers so people wouldn’t think “oh another spin off”

Unless Shepard returns

Obscure_Observer163d ago

"Unless Shepard returns"

After ME3, Shepard should f* off

Stanjara162d ago

Put a chick in it and make her gay.

Ethereal162d ago

Yes! One of my all time favorite trilogies. Hopefully they do ME justice. Andromeda was passable and had bones of a good game but just lacked the depth and intrigue that the originals had.