News items tagged with mass effect

Mass Effect: Andromeda Has Awkward Facial Animations

Now that Origin members and EA Early Access has officially gone live Mass Effect: Andromeda, gamers have been able to get a taste of...

By John Jacques on 16 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Companion App Revealed

From BioWare and EA, Mass Effect: Andromeda is set to hit PC and console systems beginning March 21, and earlier this week the game r...

By AJ Caulfield on 16 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Features SpaceX Easter Egg

While fans still have a few days to wait until the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda, EA Access members are already diving into BioWa...

By Anthony Taormina on 15 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Adds Post-Launch DLC

BioWare is adding free post-launch DLC to Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s digital retail editions. Including a multiplayer DLC pack and seve...

By Rory Young on 13 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Video Shows Off New Squadmate

Mass Effect: Andromeda releases in a little over a week, and BioWare is continuing to prepare for the return of the popular series by...

By John Jacques on 13 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Launch Trailer

With only 11 days to go until Mass Effect: Andromeda releases, BioWare has just released the launch trailer for the upcoming space ep...

By John Jacques on 11 March 2017

ME: Andromeda Players Can Customize Both Ryder Twins

Much has been made about Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s decision to depart from the Commander Shepard narrative, but in the end, the only t...

By Cody Gravelle on 11 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda's PC Settings, 4K Screenshots

With Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s release date being just around the corner, BioWare has decided to give PC players a much better underst...

By Kyle Sledge on 09 March 2017

Watch the Beginning of Mass Effect: Andromeda

With Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s March 21 launch date drawing closer, developer Bioware continues to release new information about the game and the latest reveal is pretty substantial. BioWare has teame...

By Jason Gallagher on 06 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda EA Access Trial Detailed

Having access to free games through the vault is a nice perk of being an EA Access subscriber, but one of the biggest reasons to sign...

By Dalton Cooper on 06 March 2017

How Many Planets to Explore in Mass Effect: Andromeda?

Yesterday, developer BioWare released a new gameplay video for Mass Effect: Andromeda highlighting the exploration gamers will enjoy...

By Boston Blake on 05 March 2017

Weirdest Hacking Methods In Videogames

Videogames have shown hacking in a wide variety of methods, so Game Rant takes a look at some of the weirder ways games have visualized in-game hacking.

By John Jacques on 04 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Tech Test Canceled

Hopeful fans will no longer be able to beta test Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s multiplayer mode, after BioWare today announced the cancell...

By Rory Young on 02 March 2017

Kumail Nanjiani Talks Mass Effect: Andromeda Role

Today, BioWare and Electronic Arts have released a short, albeit informative video featuring actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani discu...

By Kyle Sledge on 01 March 2017

ME: Andromeda Loyalty Mission Footage with Peebee

Just recently, BioWare decided to give Mass Effect: Andromeda fans a much closer look at how the forthcoming science fiction shooter’...

By Kyle Sledge on 01 March 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda File Size Teased

BioWare has announced that its upcoming title Mass Effect: Andromeda will take up “at least 45, not more than 60” gigabytes on the ha...

By Fergus O'Sullivan on 26 February 2017

Mass Effect Pack Available for Cards Against Humanity

Cards Against Humanity reveals an expansion themed around Mass Effect to mark the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda, with the card p...

By Rob Gordon on 26 February 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Day One Patch in the Works

BioWare has announced that its development team is hard at work on getting a day-one patch ready for the upcoming Mass Effect: Androm...

By Fergus O'Sullivan on 26 February 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Weapons Training Trailer

Just recently, the developers at BioWare decided to release a fresh trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda that provides fans with a quic...

By Kyle Sledge on 25 February 2017

Why Mass Effect: Andromeda Ditches the Power Wheel

Mass Effect: Andromeda represents some big departures from previous gameplay elements in the series, but perhaps none of them have been as large as the one that was discovered earlier this week – the...

By Cody Gravelle on 23 February 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Lets Players Choose Armor Color

Mass Effect: Andromeda Lead Designer Ian Frazier confirms that players will be able to customize their armor colors, and can even do the same for their casual outfits. With the release of Mass Effect...

By John Jacques on 20 February 2017

ME: Andromeda Casts Kumail Nanjiani as a 'Space Frog'

The video game developer BioWare releases a humorous video confirming actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani’s role as a “space frog” in Mass Effect: Andromeda. Just yesterday, the developers f...

By Kyle Sledge on 16 February 2017

New Mass Effect: Andromeda Screens Highlight Companions

New screenshots of Mass Effect: Andromeda surface on Twitter today, with new looks at the Krogan and Asari companions that will accompany the Ryder twins. With just over a month before Mass...

By Cody Gravelle on 14 February 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Isn't An Open-World Game

In a recent interview, Mass Effect: Andromeda producer Michael Gamble reveals a number of facts about the game, including that it isn’t a true open world experience. Mass Effect: Andromeda...

By Derek Nichols on 13 February 2017

Mass Effect: 7 Most Difficult Choices in the Series

BioWare’s epic science-fiction series Mass Effect is all about players making difficult choices, but which are the most difficult choices in the series?

By Dalton Cooper on 13 February 2017

Mass Effect 2 on PC Added to EA Origin

The video game publisher Electronic Arts makes the PC version of BioWare’s science fiction RPG, Mass Effect 2, available for free through its Origin service.

By Kyle Sledge on 13 February 2017

ME: Andromeda Multiplayer Will Have Customization

Responding to fans on Twitter, Mass Effect: Andromeda producer Fernando Melo reveals that the game’s multiplayer will have ‘some’ customization options. A hallmark of the Mass Effect franch...

By Dalton Cooper on 12 February 2017

Mass Effect: 7 Most Memorable Moments in Series History

Following an exciting N7 Day that saw the release of a new Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer, Game Rant looks back at the most memorable moments in Mass Effect history.

By Dalton Cooper on 09 February 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda - How ME3 Ending Influenced Game

Mass Effect series lead writer Mac Walters explains how the controversial ending of Mass Effect 3 will influence the story of the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda.

By Dalton Cooper on 09 February 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Reveals New Asari Squadmate

BioWare releases a video featuring Christine Lakin, the voice actress for Peebee, a new Asari character that will appear in the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda. Even though Mass Effect: And...

By Dalton Cooper on 02 February 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Won't Support Cross Play

Some of the leading developers working on Mass Effect: Andromeda reveal new details about the upcoming sci-fi RPG, including the status of cross-play between PC and consoles. Mass Effect: A...

By Weston Albert on 29 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Romance Options Kept Secret

BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn reveals that the romance options for Mass Effect: Andromeda will be kept secret prior to the game’s release in March. As any fan of the Mass Effect serie...

By Rob Gordon on 28 January 2017

Meet Some of Mass Effect: Andromeda's New Companions

Mass Effect: Andromeda releases a new “Andromeda Initiative” video, giving players eagerly anticipating the upcoming BioWare title another look at the game’s companions. The forthcoming RP...

By AJ Caulfield on 27 January 2017

Mass Effect an 'Inspiration' to Director James Gunn

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn reveals that Mass Effect is one of his “biggest inspirations” and that he has played every game in the BioWare trilogy to the end. With the best...

By Jasmine Henry on 18 January 2017

ME: Andromeda on Scorpio Under Consideration by BioWare

Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s Creative Director, Mac Walters, suggests the possibility of BioWare’s forthcoming science fiction game getting a version for Project Scorpio. About a couple of mon...

By Kyle Sledge on 16 January 2017

ME: Andromeda's 'Tempest and Nomad Briefing' Trailer

The latest Mass Effect: Andromeda “Andromeda Initiative” trailer officially releases, introducing the speedy Tempest spaceship and the Nomad terrestrial vehicle. Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s “A...

By Rory Young on 13 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Beta News Coming This Month

Thanks to a response to a fan by Mass Effect Andromeda lead designer, Ian Frazier, BioWare plans to reveal more information about the multiplayer beta before the end of the month. The new y...

By Derek Nichols on 11 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Console Resolutions

BioWare General Manager Aaryn Flynn reveals that Mass Effect: Andromeda will run at 1080p resolution on PS4 and 900p on Xbox One, with both hitting 30fps. Although developer BioWare had kep...

By Anthony Taormina on 11 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Won't Have a Season Pass

BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn reveals on Twitter that Mass Effect: Andromeda won’t have a Season Pass, and said more info about DLCs will be coming later. With the holiday buying seas...

By Boston Blake on 11 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda - EA Access Users Play Early

The official Mass Effect Twitter page responds to a fan’s question, revealing that the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda will be playable early for EA Access subscribers. One of the perks of...

By Dalton Cooper on 11 January 2017

Mass Effect Easter Egg Found On the Amazon Echo

A newly discovered Easter egg on the Amazon Echo is a direct reference to the popular sci-fi video game Mass Effect, which was stumbled upon by a Reddit user. Apparently, Alexa, the Amazon...

By Curt Hutson on 11 January 2017

ME: Andromeda PC Pre-Load Date Potentially Revealed

A report claims that the pre-load date for the PC version of BioWare’s forthcoming science fiction title, Mass Effect: Andromeda, can be seen through EA’s Origin service. Now that BioWare f...

By Kyle Sledge on 10 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Will Impact Story

According to Mass Effect series producer Mike Gamble, the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s multiplayer mode will impact the single player story campaign. Mass Effect 3‘s multiplayer compon...

By Dalton Cooper on 09 January 2017

Mass Effect Andromeda Screens Highlight Volcanic Planet

Ahead of the CES trailer, BioWare releases new Mass Effect: Andromeda screenshots that highlight one of the new planets players will be able to visit as a Ryder twin. Although the Mass Effe...

By Anthony Taormina on 04 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Info Coming 'Soon'

The video game developer BioWare reveals its intentions to provide Mass Effect: Andromeda fans with news and details about the game’s multiplayer “soon.” Now that BioWare has officially con...

By Kyle Sledge on 04 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Actors Talk Voicing Ryder Twins

Tom Taylorson and Fryda Wolff, the voices behind the Ryder twins in Mass Effect: Andromeda, star in a video that details their relationship in and out of game. It has been a strong start to...

By Cody Gravelle on 04 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda News Coming Today [UPDATE]

Mass Effect: Andromeda producer Michael Gamble reveals on Twitter that BioWare is planning to release new information about the game this morning at 10 AM PST. [UPDATE: BioWare’s General M...

By Boston Blake on 04 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda - Longer Gameplay Videos Coming

A BioWare employee hints on Twitter that there will be longer gameplay demos of Mass Effect: Andromeda soon, while an insider suggests a marketing blitz is coming. Mass Effect: Andromeda mi...

By Cody Gravelle on 04 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Release Date Revealed

The developer BioWare’s General Manager Aaron Flynn confirms the official release date for its forthcoming science fiction video game Mass Effect: Andromeda. Last night, Mass Effect: Androm...

By Kyle Sledge on 04 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Trailer Shows Off New Vista

The latest trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda arrives, showcasing a brand new locale and a wondrous display of the game’s combat. Suffice it to say, fans should be excited. It’s been a good...

By Riley Little on 04 January 2017

Video Game Comic Books Worth Reading

Most video game adaptations to other mediums are flops, but these comics based on games all manage to deliver amazing stories that enhance the games’ characters and worlds. It’s no secret t...

By Denny Connolly on 04 January 2017

ME: Andromeda: BioWare Promises Animation Improvements

The General Manager of the video game developer BioWare promises improvements for some of Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s animations and facial performance issues. Once BioWare revealed Mass Effec...

By Kyle Sledge on 31 December 2016

BioWare Lead Designer Talks Mass Effect: Andromeda

Mass Effect: Andromeda lead designer Ian S. Frazier shares some new information about the game, offering up interesting details about conversation options and gameplay mechanics. We’re not...

By Brad Jones on 31 December 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Producer Talks Switch Port

Mass Effect series producer Michael Gamble talks about the potential of a Nintendo Switch port for the upcoming science-fiction RPG Mass Effect: Andromeda. With Nintendo Switch set to laun...

By Dalton Cooper on 31 December 2016

More Mass Effect Andromeda Gameplay Footage Coming

BioWare announces new gameplay footage of Mass Effect Andromeda will be shown off next week during NVIDIA’s keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show. Fans have been waiting four yea...

By Weston Albert on 30 December 2016

Rumor – ME: Andromeda and South Park Release Dates Leak

An online listing from Microsoft potentially leaks the release dates for BioWare’s Mass Effect: Andromeda and Ubisoft’s South Park: The Fractured But Whole.

By Kyle Sledge on 21 December 2016

10 Games That Deserve Nintendo Switch Ports

Nintendo’s new console could offer new ways to experience the biggest video games in a brand new way and so Game Rant has put together a Nintendo Switch port wishlist.

By Jasmine Henry on 18 December 2016

ME: Andromeda Facial Animations Still Being Polished

Following fan complaints about the quality of the facial animations in Mass Effect: Andromeda, various BioWare developers take to Twitter to ease their concerns. Even though Mass Effect: An...

By Dalton Cooper on 05 December 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Won't Feature Every Alien Race

In a recent interview, creative director Mac Walters confirms that players won’t be seeing every one of their favorite alien races in Mass Effect Andromeda. Mass Effect Andromeda continues...

By Derek Nichols on 26 November 2016

Mass Effect Andromeda Devs Explain Romance Changes

The developers at BioWare explain how Mass Effect Andromeda approaches the science fiction series’ ability for players to have romances within the game. One of the most popular features wit...

By Kyle Sledge on 23 November 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Has No Ship Loading Screens

The next installment in video game developer BioWare’s science fiction series, Mass Effect: Andromeda, has no loading screens within the title’s Tempest ship. As Mass Effect: Andromeda fans...

By Kyle Sledge on 22 November 2016

Details on Mass Effect: Andromeda’s Side Activities

According to developer Bioware, Mass Effect: Andromeda boasts the largest universe ever seen in the Mass Effect series. And outside of the main quest and story line that players will pursue...

By Weston Albert on 22 November 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Theme Song Reveal Coming Soon

BioWare announces that the main theme of Mass Effect: Andromeda will be revealed at 2016: A Video Game Musical Odyssey, where it will be performed by a live orchestra. In space, no one can...

By John Jacques on 17 November 2016

Destiny and Overwatch Influenced Mass Effect Andromeda

Bioware says fans will notice how “fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced” the gameplay of Mass Effect Andromeda is, in part due to the influence of popular shooters. Mass Effect Andromeda will be...

By Weston Albert on 16 November 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Microtransactions

Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s multiplayer will feature card packs and microtransactions, as well as a “prestige” system that allows players to unlock various benefits. Annual Mass Effect “holid...

By Jasmine Henry on 25 October 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Trailer Narrator Is Ryder's Dad

BioWare’s creative director Mac Walters discusses the most recent trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda, confirming the voice of its narrator belongs to main character Ryder’s father. Just rec...

By Kyle Sledge on 25 October 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Won't Begin a New Trilogy

BioWare confirms that its forthcoming space adventure game Mass Effect: Andromeda is not going to be the beginning of a new trilogy for the franchise. As most Mass Effect: Andromeda fans ar...

By Kyle Sledge on 25 October 2016

Win A Voice Acting Role for Mass Effect: Andromeda

BioWare holds an open casting call, asking fans to submit their voices for one of two minor roles in the upcoming space odyssey Mass Effect: Andromeda. The world of Mass Effect is a vibrant...

By Curt Hutson on 17 September 2016

Mass Effect: Andromeda Loses Senior Editor

Mass Effect: Andromeda senior editor Cameron Harris announces that she will be leaving BioWare in the middle of April to pursue non-video gaming opportunities. Those anticipating Mass Ef...

By Dalton Cooper on 26 February 2016

Origin Black Friday Sale Starts Early

Origin has decided to jump the gun and start Black Friday early. Check out their deals at up to 75% off, on titles including Mass Effect, Battlefield, and more.

By Dealzon on 22 July 2015

BioWare Has 'Discussed' 'Mass Effect' Trilogy HD for PS4 & Xbox One

BioWare general manager, Aaryn Flynn, confirms that the studio has talked about bringing the ‘Mass Effect’ trilogy in HD to the PS4 and Xbox One.

By Chris Powell on 22 July 2014

‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ Hits Xbox 360 & PC in November, PS3 Later

Relive Commander Shepard’s adventures from the very beginning in the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ for Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Check out the first screens and pack shots right here.

By Jeff Schille on 22 July 2012

‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ DLC Details Revealed

BioWare has come clean about the DLC that will be packed-in with the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy,’ and players who hoped for a truly complete collection are apt to be disappointed.

By Jeff Schille on 22 July 2012

‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ PS3 Release Date & DLC Revealed; ‘ME 3’ Halloween Challenge Begins

BioWare has finally announced the PlayStation 3 release date of the ‘Mass Effect Trilogy’ – complete with some unique DLC perks. On the ‘Mass Effect 3’ front, a week-long ‘Halloween Challenge’ has beg...

By Brian Sipple on 22 July 2012

Mass Effect 3 (Omega DLC Launch Trailer)

BioWare has released a rousing trailer for the ‘Mass Effect 3’ Omega DLC, featuring new enemy the Adjutant, set for release on Tuesday, November 27th.

By Ben Kendrick on 22 July 2012