Showing posts with label BioWare. Show all posts
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Saturday, April 7, 2012

BioWare Announce Mass Effect 3 DLC Reseurgence Pack Comes To PS3 And Xbox 360 On 10th April For Free



EA And BioWare have announced the Resurgence Pack DLC comes to the PS3 and Xbox 360 from 10th April. the USA gets it first on the 10th with EU Consoles getting it on 11th April. this is a multiplayer downloadable content pack that will be free.

The Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Pack includes the following content:

  • Two New Action-Packed Maps – Take the battle to Firebase Condor, a warzone outpost located on one of Palaven's moons and Firebase Hydra, an old abandoned quarian colony which has since been converted into a critical power facility. Each map represents a crucial asset in the overall fight against the Reapers.
  • Six Powerful New Unlockable Characters – Assume the role of new characters for each class, including the Asari Justicar Adept, Krogan Battlemaster Vanguard and characters from new playable races with the Batarian Soldier, Batarian Sentinel, Geth Engineer and Geth Infiltrator.
  • Lethal New Weapons – Obliterate wave after wave of enemies by unlocking the Striker Assault Rifle, Kishock Harpoon Gun andGeth Plasma SMG.
  • New Consumables – Cash in your credits to purchase reinforcement packs that could include the following new consumables:
    • Strength Enhancer – Applies a melee damage boost for one mission
    • Targeting VI – Applies a headshot damage bonus for one mission
    • Stabilization Module – Stabilizes weapons while firing and moving for one mission
    • Shield Power Cells – Shortens the length of time shields take to begin recharging for one mission
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Monday, March 5, 2012

BioWare Announce Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Update 1.2, Detail Friends Trial Program


BioWare have announced game update 1.2 is coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic. this update, titled Legacy, is set to come out in April. Legacy brings new high level content to the game, including PvP Warzone Rankings and Guild Banks, along with enhancements to the game’s innovative Legacy system. Legacy also brings improved UI customization and gameplay fixes and more:

·         Flashpoint: Lost Island continues the Kaon Under Siege Flashpoint from Game Update 1.1 – Rise of the Rakghouls. Players must survive a menacing island of mystery on Ord Mantell as they hunt for clues to the Rakghoul virus outbreak that ravaged the Tion Hegemony. But the answers to this riddle may prove fatal!

·         Operation: Explosive Conflict sends groups of eight or sixteen Imperial or Republic players to a new zone on the planet of Denova, where traitors and mercenaries are selling the rare explosive mineral baradium to the highest bidder. Players will battle through hordes of Droids, mercenaries and deadly creatures all fighting for control of the planet and its valuable resources.

·         Warzone:  Novare Coast pits two teams in an epic battle to control multiple mortar locations and use them to bombard vulnerable enemy bases.  Like the Huttball Warzone, Novare Coast can be played Republic vs. Empire or with players of the same faction fighting each other in a thrilling contest of wills to determine each side’s greatest champions.

BioWare have also announced the Star Wars: The Old Republic "Friends Trial" program. this allows current subscribers to invite up to 3 friends for a 7 day trial of the game. those in the trial can level up to lvl 15, across all 8 classes, and get a special promotional price to get Star Wars: The Old Republic digitally from Origin.

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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

EA And BioWare Have Released An Extended Cut Of The Mass Effect 3 Take Back Earth Trailer

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Mass Effect 3. this trailer is an extended version of the Back To Earth trailer they released a couple of days ago.


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Monday, February 20, 2012

EA And BioWare Have Released A New Mass Effect 3 Trailer Titled Take Back Earth

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Mass Effect 3. this trailer is called Take Back Earth and shows cinematics of battles taking place on earth. the trailer ends by revealing an extended cut of this trailer will be released tomorrow, 21st February.


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Monday, February 13, 2012

EA And BioWare Have Released A New Mass Effect 3 Trailer Introducing The Female Shepard

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Mass Effect 3. this trailer shows the female Shepard in action.


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Friday, February 3, 2012

EA And Microsoft Have Released A New Mass Effect 3 Trailer Showing Kinect Gameplay

Microsoft, BioWare, and EA have released a new trailer for Mass Effect 3. this trailer shows in-game of Kinect controls. the trailer features members of the public using different voice controls and the trailer then shows those controls being played out. it ends with various members of the public talking about their thoughts and experiences with Kinect and Mass Effect 3.


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Friday, January 13, 2012

EA And BioWare Announce The Rise of the Rakghouls Update For Star Wars: The Old Republic, Out 17th January

EA And BioWare have revealed Star Wars: The Old Republic update 1.1. The Rise of the Rakghouls update comes out 17th January and brings bug fixes, balances, and new higher level group content.


Rise of the Rakghouls features a new Flashpoint and a new Operation as well as a number of changes made throughout the entire game, including level 50 bracketing for PvP WarZones, the addition of anti-aliasing and changes to Open World PvP on Ilum.
  • Flashpoint: Kaon Under Siege is a completely new and unique group combat experience located on Kaon, a planet in the Tion Hegemony, a strategically important sector of the galaxy that has remained neutral, groups of up to four Republic or Imperial players must race to Kaon to eliminate the Rakghouls outbreak, securing the allegiance of the Tion Hegemony for their respective sides. This Flashpoint will be available for level 50 characters only and will feature Normal and Heroic modes.
  • Operation: Karagga’s Palace, is a continuation of the game’s second launch Operation. In the Operation, teams of 8 or 16 players will face off against Karagga and the Hutt Cartel after the Hutts abandon their famous neutrality and breach agreements with both the Republic and Empire. Concerned by the threat of another combatant in the war for galactic control, both factions send teams of their most powerful heroes to confront Karagga and determine his intentions. This Operation will feature Normal, Heroic and Nightmare difficulty modes.

 
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The next update after The Rise of the Rakghouls is currently set for a March release.

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EA, 38 Studios, And BioWare Announce A Mass Effect 3 And Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Cross Promotion

EA, 38 Studios, And BioWare have announced a cross promotion between Mass Effect 3 and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. By playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Demo, gamers get 2 unlocks for Mass Effect 3:

·Reckoner Knight Armor: This armor will maximize damage done in close-quarters combat while a beefed–up power cell feeds energy into weapon systems to increase projectile velocity.
·The Chakram Launcher: This weapon uses a fabricator to manufacture lightweight, explosive ammunition discs. This weapon is earned after completing the Reckoning demo and watching the trailer at the end.

>By playing the Mass Effect 3 demo, gamers get 2 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning unlocks:

· N7 Armor: Players can unlock special armor inspired by Commander Shepard’s iconic N7 battle armor including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves.
·Onmiblade Daggers: A holographic blade stemming from Commander Shepard’s Omni-Tool, the Omni-blade allows players to stab enemies in close combat. Once players install and play the Mass Effect 3 demo, they will unlock the daggers.

Games who play just the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Demo will get, for the main Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning game:

· Twist of Fate Card: This card boosts the player’s ice resistance and is immediately unlocked when he or she activates the Reckoningdemo using his or her Origin account.
· Twinned Souls Chakram: A unique weapon that damages enemies while boosting player health and mana in Reckoning.
· The Infernal Helm: Unlocked after completing the ReckoningTutorial Mode, this protective helmet increases players’ fire damage throughout Amalur.


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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

EA And BioWare Have Released The VGA Trailer For Mass Effect 3

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Mass Effect 3. this is the trailer shown at this years VGA's. its a mix of in-game action and in-game cinematics and it focuses on Sheppard's assault on a giant robot.


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Sunday, December 11, 2011

EA And BioWare Announce Command & Conquer: Generals 2, Coming Exclusively To PC In 2013

EA And BioWare have announced Command & Conquer: Generals 2, coming exclusively to PC in 2013. the game is currently in development at BioWare Victory and its being developed on the Frostbite 2 Engine, the same engine used with Battlefield 3. the game is set just after a terrorist attack, an attack that killed those about to sign a global peace treaty. this attack has left the worlds military super powers in control and this game lets you play as three of them. there will be a single player campaign and an online co-op campaign, there are also online competitive multiplayer modes.




Press Release

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Star Wars: The Old Republic Comes Out 20th December in USA, 22nd December across Europe, Subscription fees revealed


BioWare have announced Star Wars: The Old Republic comes out in the USA on 20th December and 22nd December across Europe. every purchase of Star Wars: The Old Republic comes with 30 days access to the game for Free.

USA Subcription Fees:
  • $14.99 a month
  • $41.97 for 3 months (which is $13.99 per month)
  • $77.94 for 6 months (which is $12.99 per month)

UK Subscription Fees:
  •  £8.99 per month
  • £25.17 for 3 months (which is £8.39 per month)
  • £46.14 for 6 months (which is £7.69 per month)

EU Subscription Fees:
  • €12.99 per month
  • €35.97 for 3 months (which is €11.99 per month)
  • €65.94 for 6 months (which is €10.99 per month)

Star Wars: The Old Republic is available for pre-order now, at participating retailers. all those who pre-order the game will receive a code which unlocks the game for pre-launch access. pre-order quantities are limited.


Press Release

Friday, August 19, 2011

BioWare Have Released A New Mass Effect 3 Trailer Showing The Squad Leader Role

EA and BioWare have released new screenshots and a trailer for Mass Effect 3. these focus on the role of the Squad Leader. they show how commands can be issued and how the in-game characters react to them.


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Saturday, July 9, 2011

EA And BioWare Have Released A New Dragon Age 2 Trailer For The Legacy DLC

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Dragon Age 2. this trailer is for the upcoming Legacy DLC, which is set to come out from 26th July. the trailer uses in-game action to provide an overview of the DLC's story.


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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

BioWare Have Released A New Mass Effect 3 Trailer And Announce It Comes Out 9th March 2012

EA and BioWare have announced Mass Effect 3 comes out on 9th March 2012. as well as the standard edition, there will also be a Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector's Edition that comes with exclusive bonus content and unlockable items including in-game appearance packs, a Dark Horse Comic Book, a hardcover art book, an exclusive extended soundtrack, exclusive lithograph and an exclusive N7 patch. EA and BioWare have also released a new trailer for Mass Effect 3 called "Fall Of Earth" that shows the attack on earth, and how Sheppard is their only hope.


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Press Release

London, UK – June 6, 2011 – Not everyone will survive. Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that the epic action RPG, Mass Effect™ 3, will arrive at retailers March 9, 2012. In Mass Effect 3, an ancient alien race known only as “Reapers”, has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You, as Commander Shepard, must lead the counter assault to take it back. Only you can determine how events will play out, which planets you will save from annihilation and which alliances you will form or abandon as you rally the forces of the galaxy to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. Mass Effect 3 will make its world debut at the Electronic Entertainment Expo from June 7 -9, 2011. Show attendees can see Mass Effect 3 at EA’s booth #1601 in South Hall.

“With Mass Effect 3, we are delivering blockbuster action and heart-wrenching emotion on a scale that far exceeds anything we’ve ever done before,” said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series. “This is an all-out galactic war and how you choose to lead and play will ultimately determine how – and if – you can save the galaxy.”

BioWare also unveiled today the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition, a special edition of the game featuring exclusive bonus content and unlockable items* including in-game appearance packs, a Dark Horse Comic Book, a hardcover art book, an exclusive extended soundtrack, exclusive lithograph and an exclusive N7 patch. Designed to delight both new and seasoned fans, the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition also gives instant access to the N7 Arsenal Pack which features four tactical guns exclusive to this special edition. The Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order now exclusively at Game in limited quantities.

Blending world-class shooter combat with interactive, cinematic storytelling and space exploration, the Mass Effect series is one of the most highly decorated in the history of games, having earned over 200 international awards.
Mass Effect 3 and the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition arrive on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC March 9, 2012. BioWare also announced earlier today that Mass Effect 3 on the Xbox 360 will include support of Kinect™, allowing players to immerse themselves into the Mass Effect universe even further through new voice recognition technology. The Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition will be available in a digital format** on the PC exclusively via Origin, EA’s new digital store destination (http://Origin.com). For more information on Mass Effect 3, please visit http://masseffect.com, follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/masseffect or “like” the game on Facebook at http://facebook.com/masseffect.
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**Gamers who purchase the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition on the PC via Origin will receive exclusive bonus content and unlockable items in digital format. This includes in-game appearance packs, a digital version of the Dark Horse Comic Book, a digital version of the art book, an exclusive extended soundtrack, a digital version of the exclusive lithograph and the N7 Arsenal Pack. The digital version of the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition will not include the N7 patch.

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About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games, focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™, Mass Effect™ and Dragon Age™. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas), Fairfax (Virginia) and Galway (Ireland). Currently announced projects at BioWare include the ongoing downloadable content for Dragon Age II, Mass Effect 3 and Star Wars®: The Old RepublicTM. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher.

For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/biofeed. To join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to http://social.bioware.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.

In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

EA And BioWare Have Released A New Mass Effect 2 Trailer For The Arrival DLC

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Mass Effect 2. this trailer is for the recently released Arrival DLC. The Trailer uses in-game footage to reveal the Story of the DLC and the possible connection between the DLC and Mass Effect 3.


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Monday, March 14, 2011

BioWare Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Star Wars: The Old Republic

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic. This is a gameplay trailer that reveals the back story for the MMO. several of the professions, locations, and races are also shown in the trailer.


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Friday, March 11, 2011

EA And BioWare Have Released A Launch Trailer For Dragon Age 2

EA And BioWare have released a launch trailer for Dragon Age 2. this trailer features in-game footage with quotes from well known magazines/websites. some background story is revealed as are enemies, other characters, and locations.


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Thursday, February 3, 2011

EA And BioWare Announce A Dragon Age II Demo Is Coming On 22nd February

EA and BioWare have announced that a demo for Dragon Age II is coming out on 22nd February.  the demo features the games prologue and allows you to pick from 3 different character classes. you'll learn about Hawke and hone your skills and abilities. once completed, you move onto Kirkwall. when you complete the demo you unlock Hayder's Razor, which increases health, Mana, and combat abilities, for use in Dragon Age II.

Press Release

GUILDFORD, UK., The entire world stands on the brink of war and you are the one person at the center of it all. On February 22, 2011, BioWare™ will release a demo for Dragon Age™ II, allowing gamers on all platforms to experience a portion of this epic action RPG. Featuring enhanced graphics, faster, more responsive combat and a gripping storyline, the Dragon Age II demo is your chance to find out firsthand why IGN, Game Informer, MTV and The New York Times’ Seth Schiesel have endorsed Dragon Age II as one of the most anticipated games of 2011.

In the demo, players will venture through the game’s prologue, choosing from three different character classes. They’ll also learn more about Hawke and hone their skills and abilities that will make them the ultimate hero. After finishing the prologue, players will enter a key new location in the world of Dragon Age, Kirkwall, befriending Isabela, a romantic interest in the game who is also a deadly smuggler. Upon completion of the demo, players will unlock a special weapon, Hayder’s Razor, an ancient dwarven blade which increases health, mana, and combat abilities, in the full release of Dragon Age II.*

This demo represents just a small taste of what Dragon Age II has to offer. With a whole new realm to discover, and an all-new hero to become, players will go deeper into the world of Dragon Age unlike ever before in an adventure that shapes itself around every decision you make. The time has now come to engage in action-packed, dynamic combat that allows you to think like a general and fight like a Spartan!  The legend of your rise to power, begins now!

Dragon Age II will be available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and PC on March 11, 2011 in Europe. For more information about Dragon Age II and the upcoming demo, please visitwww.dragonage.com .

Monday, January 31, 2011

EA And BioWare Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Star Wars: The Old Republic

EA and BioWare have released a new gameplay video for Star Wars: The Old Republic. this gameplay video shows a mission where a group of Jedi have to work together to free a fellow Jedi warrior from a Sith Prison.


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