Jesse Houston writes:
"Hey Folks,
For those that don't know, I am the Producer responsible for Mass Effect 2 PS3. Some of you may have read over on the German forums some of the details on Mass Effect 2 PS3's contents. I'd like to provide some clarity as I believe that there was some translation errors in the interview that Casey gave.
Firstly I'd like to talk about what's on the BluRay Disc; Of course Mass Effect 2 will be included. On top of that, Lair of the Shadow Broker, Project Overlord, Kasumi: Stolen Memory and the Blood Dragon Armour.
Also included is, as on Xbox 360 and PC, an access code to the Cerberus Network. This will give you instant access to the same great lineup of Downloadable Content such as Zaeed and Firewalker."
30°
110°
20°
20°
30°
20°
Ad 
30°
firewalker is a few mission that first introduced the hover tank. Zaeed is a pretty cool character and I liked the mission.
both are free through the Cerberus network. but you also get teh really good kasumi, overlord, and Shadow broker DLCs free with this version. I got all of these and they are great DLCs that will be awesome to get for free.
From what he said it seem they will release more paid DLC in the future, probably after the PS3 version is out. Im looking forward to that.
does it mean it won't be free? is the stuff on Cerberus Network whatever it is, free?
Once the code is used and you trade in the game the person that buys that game 2nd hand will not be able to get those things for free. There is an option to buy access to Cerberus network costing 1200 MS points (probably £10 on psn). This option is clearly in place for 2nd hand game buyers and is a way for EA to make some money from 2nd hand games sales (which I 100% agree with). None of this DLC is needed to play the game but it is cool and worth checking out for sure.
Agreed, it's a brilliant solution. And some of that free DLC adds a LOT to the game. It seems clear that it was part of the original game, but they removed it and made it free DLC for the purposes you describe.
also, off topic, but yesterday assassin's creed 2 for 360 was like 17 bucks on amazon but the ps3 version was 27 bucks or something. lame.
new or used?
Get it on PC along with the first game.
I think the difference is this: on the 360 and PC, ME2 is only $20. Even with all the DLC, I don't think it comes up to the $59 price point on the PS3. I'd guess it would be around $30 for all the DLC, so you'd be looking at about $50 (someone correct me if I'm wrong...stupid Live points system...).
The only thing of any true substance that the PS3 version has that the 360 version doesn't is that comic, I think. Other than that, they're really just forcing you to buy all the DLC. It's not a bad thing, as 90% of the DLC is great, but it's not like you're getting an epic deal here, or anything that the 360/PC players will miss.
If I never intended to play ME1, I'd go for the PS3 version just for the interactive comic to fill in the back-story. Other than that, though, I'd say the 360/PC version is probably a very slightly better deal.
I can't wait to pick this up for my PS3 next year alongside DA2.
I paid 60 for the game and bought all the DLC they are including, and it was worth it for me.
All that content is way more than almost all of the other games that cost 60$.
penny.
I would go on but better judgement tells me it's best to end right there.
Well it is a better value than buying a 360 just so you can buy ME2 at $20 and all of its DLCs.
That game is a train wreck.
I would of been raging if the PS3 got exclusive content before other platforms, as the other platforms MADE this franchise as successful as it is today. I think Bioware has done the exact right thing to make all parties happy.
edit - and by exclusive content I mean stuff that ties ME2 to ME3, not the interactive comic, as cool as that sounds, as that's just to bring the noobs up to speed.
there is an interactive comic to help PS3 only users understand and make decisions that affect your game in ME2?. Thats really interesting.
However i do still recommend PS3 only users to play ME1 on PC or their friends x360 if they are able to. In alot of ways i actually liked ME1 more than ME2.
I am a bit surprised though that it seems that a alot of PS3 owners haven't played these games yet as these are the sort of games PS owners really flock too.
This interactive comic's INITITAL release will be exclusive to PS3 owners who would be otherwise unable to realize the full effect of choice in the Mass Effect universe and will be included on the Cerberus Network.
I.E, timed exclusive. Then, same post
Edit: While I can't go into details all of this content is or was available to Xbox/PC Owners but otherwise wouldn't be available to PS3 owners.
More details about this will be released later. ;)
The fact that they are going to all this length so that PS3 only owners would know the backstory from ME1 is admirable but i think its best to play it them selves. ME is only $20 on steam for crying out loud.
I not sure though if PC, x360 owners would be interested in this comic as ME is already avaliable on their platform.
Calm down KID, are u going to cry?
Many PS3 owners have a steadfast disdain of anything xbox or microsoft.
This goes all ways man. There are insane fanboys for the ps3, the xbox, the wii, the pc, the psp, the ds, even the long dead dreamcast. Its brand loyalty, not unlike cheering for a sports team.
That said, I have ME1 and ME2 on my 360 and they are FANTASTIC games. Picture Dragon Age, but in the future, better production values, and 10 times more fun.
Can you grow as attached to Wrex in a comic as you can during hours of actual gameplay? Will it even matter to you what happens to him?
I definitely recommend actually playing the first game before moving on to Mass Effect 2. To me Mass Effect 1 is a 10/10 and Mass Effect 2 is a 8/10.
But I do agree that ME1 makes you care about some of these characters. Without that, their re-introduction in ME2 will probably feel shallow, and you'd be less concerned with their fates.
The only developer im starting to really respect this generation...
BTW, I really didn't like ME2. Though I am a big fan of part one, this game really does entice me to get it again just to see all the added new content. Ill probably wait till I see it in the bargain bin cause I bought the game new for the 360.
I might pick it up for PS3 when it hits the bargain bin. For Trophies. I love my Trophies.
http://n4g.com/news/640880/...
i own a ps3 and a copy of of mass effect on my 360 elite.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
crazy right?
My PS3 is waiting for this. Probably a day one purchase!
Niceeee... http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Why can't they just pile everything onto the Blu-ray disc?
''Firstly I'd like to talk about what's on the BluRay Disc; Of course Mass Effect 2 will be included. On top of that, Lair of the Shadow Broker, Project Overlord, Kasumi: Stolen Memory and the Blood Dragon Armour.''
It is being done this way to combat used game sales. If you buy the game new you will get free access to the comic and some of the DLC (such as zaeed, firewalker, Normandy) However if you buy the game used on the PS3 you will have to pay an extra $15 to get a new Cerberus code.
The other DLC such as Kasumi, Overlord, Shadow Broker will be included on the Blu-ray disc. As for the Dragon Armour it is unclear whether that will be available to ALL PS3 owners or only those that have Dragon Age.
I'm pretty certain any half decent computer (i.e anything from an early C2D and up) could run it pretty decently.
now im having trouble deciding if i want to get the shadow broker dlc or just cut it loose and wait for the ps3 version to come out
definitly buying the third one for the ps3 instead this time
_____________________________ _________
I want this game, but I'm not sure if I should get it on the 360 instead.
Because then I could play ME1 and continue whatever I did in ME2.
Ill have too wait and see...
He is Commander Shepard and that was his best comment on N4G