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While neither The Witcher nor Mass Effect have new games in their respective series coming any time soon, as far as anyone is aware, both franchises have given fans enough to find excitement this month. The Witcher has a big budget live-action Netflix series in the works, and Mass Effect gear is prominently featured in Anthem, the big new game by their shared developer BioWare.

Given the vastly different sci-fi and fantasy genres embodied by these two franchises, one might think a crossover between these two to be unlikely. Well, one fan has taken on this challenge with a new piece of The Witcher Mass Effect crossover fan art.

DeviantArt user Golbex has released their wonderful new Witcher Mass Effect crossover fan art for the world to see. The piece, titled “Geralt, The reaperslayer,” aptly depicts Geralt of Rivia decked out in full signature N7 armor after defeating a Marauder. This futuristic version

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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 regarding

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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 it’s really

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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 “suicide

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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 euphoria and

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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 look tiny in

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Electronic Arts kicked off the big line of press conferences for E3 2018 this past weekend, and it became quite clear that the new BioWare franchise Anthem was the highlight of their presentation. However, fan-favorite developer BioWare is in a bit of an awkward position with Anthem as their big focus of development. It will be their first title released after Andromeda, which has led to something of a break for the Mass Effect series after its mixed reception.

Given this, BioWare has promised that the Mass Effect hiatus does not mean that the series is dead. Eurogamer recently conducted an interview with BioWare’s Mike Gamble, who is currently working as the lead producer of Anthem. One of the big topics about Anthem regarded how the game is different from other BioWare games, including Dragon Age and Mass Effect. According to Gamble:

It is not a single-player corridor shooter, it’s not a Mass Effect

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We are less than two weeks away from the highly anticipated release of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The remastered trilogy is going to feature a shiny and upgraded experience for players, but according to a recent leak, it would appear that there will be a day one patch.

Of course, this is fairly standard in today’s day and age and not the least bit surprising. This particular leak regarding the Mass Effect Legendary Edition and its possible day one patch was originally spotted by Twisted Voxel on Orbis Patches. Said patch includes the likes of improved stability, various performance tweaks, and more. It apparently comes in around 11.8GB in terms of size as well.

Here are the patch notes for version 01.01 of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, according to Orbis Patches:

• Improves performance
• Improves stability and fixes crashes
• Improvements to Ambient Occlusion (AO)
• Lighting improvements – both visual

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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 story will

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It was this past October when longtime BioWare developer Mike Laidlaw announced his retirement from the company after 14 years. Having been a leading creative force in not only the realm of Dragon Age, but also with the likes of Mass Effect and Jade Empire, Laidlaw’s departure was definitely an upset for fans of those epic adventures. Recently, he opened up about why he decided to leave BioWare, as well as what he’s been up to since his departure.

In the most recent episode of the The Game Informer Show podcast, Laidlaw revealed several of his current goings-ons, which includes his game-streaming exploits as well as his formal job of secretive consultant work with other studios. He also went on to discuss why he left BioWare, a decision he attributes to wanting a change of scenery following his extended 14-year experience with the studio. Laidlaw described the feeling as a “seven-year itch, times two”.

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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 table,

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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 events of the

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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 the Andromeda

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Acclaimed game developer BioWare has been the creative force behind numerous huge franchises such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, with each adventure presenting its own unique and expansive worlds to explore. However, recent years have seen fans grow worried of BioWare’s direction under EA, especially with the controversy surrounding last year’s Mass Effect: Andromeda.

With new concern mounting over the upcoming release of Anthem, BioWare head Casey Hudson has assured fans of the studio’s continued commitment to creating immersive worlds. He has done so in a recent blog post, saying:

Video games are a unique medium. The only thing that stays the same is that they are constantly evolving. Many of the things we love about games now were not possible a few years ago. And that’s one of the hardest things about making games—continuing to innovate and evolve, while

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On November 20, 2007, Mass Effect was released for the Xbox 360. Presenting the premise of a cinematic space epic, the sprawling action RPG put players on a galaxy-saving quest across the cosmos, making alien friends and difficult plot-altering decisions along the way. The game’s interactive story and vivid design has received wide acclaim from critics, also kicking off the formation of a massive fan collective.

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During Mass Effect‘s three-year development cycle, nearly one fourth of that time was spent achieving a distinct sci-fi look, BioWare taking influence from iconic film properties such as Star Wars, Star Trek, and Blade Runner. Much of the remaining months laid the foundation of the project’s core gameplay of tactical shooter combat, space exploration, and advanced “digital actors”. Envisioned as a trilogy, this heavy initial workload was to ensure minimal development time between any

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There’s not a single doubt that a substantial amount of pressure weight heavily on both BioWare and Electronic Arts to do well with the upcoming science fiction video game title, Anthem. After the mixed reception of Mass Effect: Andromeda, both companies have decided focused all their efforts to make Anthem the best “unlike anything you’ve played“. Boasting live features with a focus on story- and character-centric gameplay. Despite the anticipation for their latest project, EA’s chief financial officer Blake Jorgensen revealed their “conservative” approach.

Revealing a release month for Anthem in March 2019, Jorgensen stated that the “game will be shipped in the last quarter of the year, and in the last month of that quarter”. That implies several different ideas about EA’s approach, but EA doesn’t offer any official details beyond that. Perhaps they’re intent on pushing the release as far as

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Inevitably, every fandom winds up with some pretty amazing fan art to add to the ever-growing universe. The most fun in the fan art department is when fandoms collide to create interesting parallels or adorable crossovers. One such artist decided to bring a little purity to Arcadia Bay with a Life is Strange Animal Crossing mashup that is so adorable there may be tears (to which LiS fans are used to).

Tumblr artist Unoobang decided that a Life is Strange Animal Crossing mashup was just the way to ring in the holidays. Both games are enjoying a surge in popularity as Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has exploded on mobile, while Life is Strange is seeing its own mobile game and the final episode of Before the Storm.

Unoobang is known for having had their fan art shared by BioWare on N7 day to celebrate Mass Effect. Their latest addition doesn’t hold back either, dumping all of the cuteness into this Life is

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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 potential

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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 suggesting a truly

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Electronic Arts’ EA Play 2018 press conference has kicked off the big round of presentations being made at this year’s E3 show. As promised, EA has provided many new details about their current and upcoming games, including Star Wars Battlefront II, Battlefield V, and the much anticipated Anthem.

BioWare fans have been eager to see the new IP from the beloved developer behind the Dragon Age and Mass Effect series. However, Anthem has certainly looked and felt somewhat different from these other classic franchises, making many to wonder whether Anthem romance options will be a feature in the final game that continues the fan-favorite tradition.

Mike Gamble, who is serving as the lead producer for Anthem, has recently spoken with GameInformer for a cover story. Naturally, the topic of romance options was brought up, given their proliferated use in BioWare games. Fans may be disappointed to hear, as