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With all of the news that has been surrounding Anthem, some fans of other BioWare franchises might feel a little left out. Sure, the studio is focusing on their brand new IP, but that doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten about the likes of Mass Effect or Dragon Age.

That said, BioBoss Casey Hudson recently posted an entry to the company’s blog to give everyone an update on how things are going. One particular aspect of the post has to do with Mass Effect and the teasing of something big that might be on the way. Hudson talks about the recent N7 Day and says that it is one of his “favorite times of the year” because it’s “a day when people around the world share their experiences with Mass Effect.”

“It’s so inspiring to know that there are so many fans of the series out there that are enjoying the games we’ve made, and hoping that we’ll make more,” he continued. Hudson then goes on to mention how

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Bioware has been known to place small hints and teases of their franchises within each other, for example being able to wear a Dragon Age-inspired armor set in Mass Effect 2 or the mounted Krogan head that can be found in Dragon Age Inquisition. Now Mass Effect appears to be setting its sights on Anthem, subtly infiltrating the next big BioWare title with style.

According to Producer Mike Gamble, the people of Fort Tarsis celebrate N7 day too and his Twitter account features the Interceptor Javelin sporting a N7 armor scheme. This hasn’t been the first time the Mass Effect-inspired armor was seen either. One of the multiple devs streams also showed off Shepard’s iconic armor on the Ranger Javelin.

It would appear that through the use of Anthem’s customisation options players will be able to create their own likeness of the armor or maybe even be able to recreate others such as Tali’s

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Believe it or not, Ark: Survival Evolved does in fact have a story albeit one that’s obscure and told as interpreted by players. That story is set to conclude with the release of the latest expansion for the game called “Extinction” and takes players back to where the story began: Earth.

Studio Wildcard has dropped a new launch trailer showing off the various new features such as a new “Orbital Supply Drop” that sees players fending off waves of enemies to gain loot. The enemies that survivors will face in this new feature are known as “Corrupted” and they variants of existing dinos that become unable to be tamed do to being corrupted by “Element,” causing them to become highly aggressive regardless of normal temperaments.

Like the Titanosaur released in a previous expansion, Extinction also adds a monstrous new type few creatures called Titans that make even the massive Tyrannosaurus Rex

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Last year’s indefinite hiatus of Mass Effect franchise unfortunately meant Mass Effect Andromeda would not receive any further updates from BioWare, leaving one of the game’s most intriguing plot threads dangling out in space. The mysterious lost Quarian ark housing several of the series’ familiar alien races had been memorably teased in the game’s campaign, but never received a proper follow-up.

However, last year it was announced the distressed starship Keelah Si’yah would finally have its story told in the form of a new tie-in novel titled Mass Effect Annihilation. The book was to reintroduce the Drell, Batarian, Elcor, and Quarian races along their journey into the Andromeda galaxy, also revealing why they didn’t initially make contact with the Initiative. As evidenced by the novel’s official synopsis, the reasoning was considerably horrific.

The Quarian ark Keelah Si’yah sails toward

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November 7th is a hallowed date for Mass Effect fans, the series’ dedicated collective of fans taking the occasion to show love to their favorite galaxy-exploring franchise. While players share their most beloved memories as Shepard and Ryder, developer BioWare also express their dedication in the form of a heartwarming video, this year’s celebration offering a retrospective of the N7 insignia.

A lovely look back is sure to give fans a bit of the ol’ nostalgia, but may be ultimately bittersweet upon realizing the Mass Effect series’ current hiatus. Following the 2017 release of Mass Effect Andromeda, the epic-scaled shooter was put on indefinite hold as creatives instead shifted focus toward other projects. Many fans have since questioned whether a new game would ever again materialize.

However, this N7 Day provides a bit of hope regarding a potential Mass Effect return, with BioWare

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N7 day is finally here, and Mass Effect fans all over the world are celebrating BioWare’s iconic series by once again playing through the original trilogy, or exploring the unknown in Mass Effect Andromeda. Until today, there has been little word from BioWare as to what their plans were to celebrate November 7th, with the exception of a previously announced design contest. Thankfully, the developer has finally spoken out and released a heartwarming memorial video for the series.

BioWare took to twitter earlier today to celebrate N7 day in style, releasing a special video that remembers the past, while also looking to the future of the Mass Effect series. So, without further ado, grab your Krogan plushy, put on your N7 slippers, and check out the video below:

This year we take a look back—and a glimpse at the future of Mass Effect. #N7Day pic.twitter.com/E8fLH1ftx8

— BioWare (@bioware)

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November 7th is finally upon us, and Mass Effect fans the world over are celebrating N7 day by playing through their favorite games in the popular BioWare series, whether it be squaring off against the Reapers in the original trilogy, or exploring the unknown in Mass Effect Andromeda. Now, it appears that fans of the latter game have something extra to celebrate, as Dark Horse Direct has announced a brand new Tempest ship collectible that is now available for pre-order.

Now available for pre-order over on the Dark Horse Direct website, the Mass Effect Andromeda Tempest Ship replica is 18″ long and made from polyresin, making it a perfect collectible for those that don’t have a ton of space (get it?) but still want to proudly display their love of the Mass Effect series. “Survey the terrain of your residence or workplace with this fully realized replica set atop your gaming console

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BioWare’s Mass Effect Andromeda was arguably the biggest video game letdown since Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky, with the former’s launch issues effectively crippling the title’s reception before it could really take off. That aside, Andromeda – and Mass Effect – still has a dedicated fan base, one that is looking forward to what will hopefully be a triumphant return of the series once BioWare wraps up development on Anthem. Now, with N7 day arriving tomorrow, it has been discovered that Mass Effect Andromeda is now listed as an Xbox One X Enhanced title.

The news comes by way of the folks over at Windows Central, which discovered that Mass Effect Andromeda had been placed on the list of Xbox One X Enhanced games. For those unaware, being an Xbox One X Enhanced game means that the base title has been improved upon both graphically and performance-wise. The listing – which can be found on the

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Mass Effect is experiencing a dry spell of titles as of late, with 2016’s ‘Andromeda‘ being the last we’ve seen from the mainline game series. Even longer we’ve been apart from former player character Commander Shepard, having last seen the hero meet their ultimate conclusion in the final battle of Mass Effect 3.

However, it now appears the galaxy-spanning patron of alien booty has resurfaced in the form of some seriously spot-on cosplay. The creative crafter over at Cecilosaurus Cosplay has unveiled a lovely Female Shepard cosplay, sporting a solid recreation of the soldier’s iconic N7 armor. Seen below, we also take sight of a stealthy M-92 Mantis, the rifle also looking as though it’s stepped straight out of the games.

Première photo du shooting d'hier ! Je l'adore ! 😀 j'ai hâte de voir les autres ! En plus c'était en duo avec un autre…

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Marvel’s Daredevil has finally returned to Netflix for its long anticipated Season 3, marking the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen’s first outing after the events of the mashup series The Defenders. With the new season becoming available on Netflix earlier today, many fans will be tempted to skip the show’s recap, though doing so would be to miss out on a pretty amazing Mass Effect 3 Easter egg.

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The news comes by way of Reddit, wherein a Redditor dutifully sat through the Daredevil recap before the beginning of Season 3 and discovered that the recap actually used the “Leaving Earth” score from Mass Effect 3. Perhaps the most popular track in BioWare’s trilogy capstone, “Leaving Earth” features beautiful piano work with the now iconic Reaper ‘Bwooooom’ sound punctuating the track. Netflix’s Daredevil series’ soundtracks tend

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The Mass Effect series may be on a temporary hiatus, but that doesn’t mean its yearly ‘N7 Day’ celebration doesn’t have to inspire Commander Shepards all over the world to slap on their Omni-tools and scream “I should go” into the darkness! While BioWare has yet to reveal anything about this year’s November 7 celebration, the developer has teamed up with online retailer For Fans by Fans to create an N7 Day Design Challenge, giving fans a chance to design their own Mass Effect-inspired custom apparel, art prints, and more for the chance at winning some amazing prizes!

Revealed over on the For Fans by Fans website, the special contest charges aspiring artists with using Fan Forge to submit their Mass Effect-related fan art in celebration of N7 Day, with chosen winners receiving some exciting goodies from both BioWare and Logitech, as well as having their designs featured on the website with the

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is ushering in a new era for the franchise adding more RPG elements and choices to their already outstanding run. With more dialogue options, players can immerse themselves in game and engage in romance options and protagonist choices. Overall the changes are bringing in a fresh experience for a long running series of games.

For fans worried that the narration may have lean a little heavy on pure drama, Ubisoft Narrative Director Mel MacCoubrey opened up to EDGE Magazine about the wide emotional range of the game. In the interview she talked about the difference between Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and other AAA games. Here is what she had to say about the tone of the upcoming title:

A lot of AAA games take themselves very seriously, and it’s the same grimdark tone throughout. It’s stretched out, but in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey you have these huge moments of emotion, of

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After BioWare’s decision to put the future of Mass Effect on hiatus, the series’ direction is looking pretty uncertain despite its assured continuation. Split-reception of the most recent entry aside, the planet-hopping, alien-bedding, and Reaper-fighting exploits of the original trilogy nonetheless remains in the majority of fans’ hearts. Each title notably opens with an epic showcase to catch players up to speed with Commander Shepard and crew, but Mass Effect 2 accomplished this in a way players likely wouldn’t have expected: it killed the main character.

Of course, the space-faring sequel didn’t lead with that ominous revelation, as it actually began by introducing one of the series most memorable and enigmatic characters, the Illusive Man. In between cigarette drags and observing a nearby supergiant, the mysterious figure convenes with his right-hand Miranda to discuss the destructive

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The focus of BioWare may currently be on Anthem’s upcoming RPG prospects, but it wasn’t long ago when all eyes were on the re-emergence of the Mass Effect franchise. Following an epic trilogy travelling the stars, fighting the Reapers, and going on the prowl for alien booty, Mass Effect Andromeda looked to begin anew in an unexplored galaxy with the hope to capture the series’ past success.

However, response toward the release was not what the studio expected, with widespread criticism mounting in the wake of its less-than-stellar launch. This momentum-halting fumble combined with low game sales would eventually result in all post-launch plans going out the airlock, as Javik would say. Shaky foresight seemingly led to the downfall of Andromeda, and BioWare now reveals their plans for DLC didn’t have the most stable foundations ether.

In an interview with US Gamer, producer Mike Gamble spoke

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When you think of Anthem in the context of other BioWare games, it really seems like an outlier. A Destiny-style shoot n’ loot game that focuses primarily around PvE encounters with your friends, doesn’t really sound like other titles the studio has produced in the past. Games like Mass Effect, Knights of The Old Republic, and Dragon Age had a heavy focus on story and the player’s agency in how the plot pans out.

Will you be a shining example of benevolence and selflessness in the face of strife and hardship? Or will you embrace a cold, calculated personality type for your hero and get the job done by any means necessary? Your choices in older BioWare games felt like they mattered and they impacted the world your character inhabited in a big way.

VG247’s Kirk McKeand got his hands on a demo of Anthem during Gamescom 2018 and tried to get a little more clarity from BioWare reps regarding how

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Anthem has a heavy weight of expectations from fans and likely publisher Electronic Arts. Since the initial reveal of the game, the huge reveals and details have been kept at a minimum. Whether it’s background game development politics or a goal to maintain as much secrecy as possible, the reveal for Anthem has been relatively slow and anticlimactic. According to BioWare, there’s a reason for that.

Sitting down with Metro, game director Jonathan Warner discussed the near future of BioWare as Anthem approaches launch beginning next year. Despite the triple-A anticipation and reputation of the developer, there’s not much to go on in terms of gameplay or cinematic content so far. Concerned with the limited marketing strategy both publisher and developer have implemented, there were growing concerns with the actual breadth and depth of the game. Warner said:

Without being indiscreet I think

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Fallout: New Vegas is one of our favourite entries into the Wasteland franchise. Obsidian did such a wonderful job building a hardcore survival narrative in the Mojave desert. That being said, anybody that is familiar with Don’t Feed the Gamers knows that we have a mighty obsession with BioWare’s Mass Effect series – that means any time we can merge the two, we will. We’ve shared an amazing mod in the past adding the infamous biotic Jack into the RPG, but now even more characters are making their way in including a Kasumi-inspired retexture, Garrus Vakarian, Liara, and even our beloved Quarians!

The mod itself is appropriately called “Mass Effect Fallout” (simple) and though it doesn’t change the story it all, it does change how players can experience their own character in the game. With Asari retextures, Mass Effect-inspired armor sets, and tons more – the space romance simulator

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Turian, Asari, and Krogan – oh my! When you can make a Krogan look like he came straight from a set of Galactic Playboy, you know you’re doing it right. A beloved character from Mass Effect 2 is the titular trilogy may very well have been if this cosplay is any indication. As seen below, one special effects artist created the beloved and snarky Krogan tank, Grunt, with lifelike realism.

Cosplay is an outlet for fans to show their creative passion and skill, and it looks like Elisabeth Erring has no shortage of either! With a Bachelor’s degree in mask and hair design, Erring is currently enduring special effects makeup school to up her game. Combining her love for Mass Effect and creation in one, Erring created Grunt in all his glory and publishing the progress on social media for all to witness.

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The folks here at DFTG absolutely love mods – even the really strange ones – so we’re always on the lookout for any kinds of mods that could heighten our experiences within our favorite games. Now, our spotlight is focusing on Fallout: New Vegas, which already has an impressive mod community dedicated to updating and revitalizing the popular Bethesda title. The Fallout: New Vegas mod we’re looking at today, though, adds something new – and pretty awesome – to the game! Created by xxShepardxx, this Fallout: New Vegas mod lets you play as Jack from the Mass Effect series, and it is absolutely amazing!

Now available for download through Mediafire, the ‘ME3 Jack’ mod for New Vegas lets you play as the edgy, super-powered biotic that we all know and love from the Mass Effect series. While Jack first entered the spotlight in Mass Effect 2 during Commander Shepard’s recruitment efforts for the

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With BioWare putting the spotlight on their upcoming new IP, Anthem, fans still have that itch in desperate need of scratching. The one that pertains to Mass Effect and/or Dragon Age, of course. Gamers need to know what’s next, and while the fourth installment of the latter franchise is underway, there are many questions left unanswered. Sadly, it will remain that way for some time, but that doesn’t mean we can’t expect some sort of information to pop up.

According to BioWare’s Casey Hudson, the Mass Effect and Dragon Age news that so many desire might be closer than one would expect. In a post to the BioWare blog, he talked about Anthem, which is to be expected at this point in time. However, he also touched on a few other properties. “In the meantime, our Star Wars: The Old Republic team is hard at work on some amazing plans for the coming year, with new features and surprises that I think