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Why The Old Republic doesn't have a release date

By Steve Watts, Aug 03, 2011 10:45am PDT

BioWare's James Ohlen suggests that the lack of a release date for Star Wars: The Old Republic is to assure a smooth launch. By being cautious to set a date once it's fully ready, they hope to stave off launch bugs and server crashes.

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"You're darn right I pre-ordered it. The $89 EAOrigin download, so on release day it comes right ..."

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EA confirms Dragon Age 2 DLC caused Steam removal

By Steve Watts, Jul 28, 2011 7:30am PDT

EA has issued a statement regarding the removal of Dragon Age 2 from Steam, confirming that it's due to "restrictive" DLC policies from Valve.

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"Whatever they would release, it would always sound defensive and open more questions. Steam are ..."

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Dragon Age 2 missing from Steam

By Steve Watts, Jul 27, 2011 11:15am PDT

Dragon Age 2 has gone missing from Steam just as the Legacy DLC was released for it, bringing back memories of the recent Crysis 2 controversy.

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"You can't be that stupid. You can't be that stupid. You can't be that stupid. You can't be ..."

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Mass Effect 2 DLC on sale on Xbox Live

By Steve Watts, Jul 26, 2011 11:45am PDT

Select Mass Effect 2 DLC is 50% off this week, letting you snag "Lair of the Shadow Broker and "Kasumi - Stolen Memory" for $3.50 each and "Arrival" for $5.

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"Same. I kinda put the game down and never picked it back up, so this seems like a good time to ..."

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Special Editions announced

By Steve Watts, Jul 21, 2011 7:45am PDT

BioWare announced its various special editions and goodies for Star Wars: The Old Republic today. The most expensive version will cost you $150, but comes with plenty of swag and an exclusive store.

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"Hard to bear forking out £129 for a game that is totally unproven, how do we know it's even ..."

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Mass Effect 3 combat improvements detailed

By Steve Watts, Jul 06, 2011 1:15pm PDT

BioWare gameplay designers talk about how new tweaks to AI behaviors will make Mass Effect 3 a more challenging game than its predecessors.

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"I agree. And it's too bad. I don't want a more difficult game. I just want a fun game. I don't ..."

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BioWare hacked, EA information compromised

By Andrew Yoon, Jun 23, 2011 7:45pm PDT

And the hacks continue. BioWare is informing users that hackers have "gained unauthorized access" and may have your personal information.

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"Got my email late last night. You'd think companies like Sony and EA would take online security ..."

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Dragon Age II: Legacy DLC, Mass Effect 3 playable at Comic Con

By Andrew Yoon, Jun 21, 2011 12:00pm PDT

BioWare is returning to San Diego Comic Con with two playables: Mass Effect 3 and new DLC for Dragon Age II.

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"exactly. also you still assign stat points too. just to a lesser annoying extent. I think people ..."

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Mass Effect 3 uses Kinect for voice recognition

By Steve Watts, Jun 06, 2011 10:00am PDT

Confirming earlier rumors, BioWare's Ray Muzika appeared on stage during the Microsoft press briefing to announce that the Xbox 360 version of Mass Effect 3 will support Kinect for voice commands.

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"I thought the voice stuff looked really stupid. Calling out the dialog tree option is so much ..."

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BioWare hiring for Dragon Age 3

By Steve Watts, May 20, 2011 8:00am PDT

A BioWare senior staff member has announced they are hiring for Dragon Age 3, marking the first official confirmation of development on the game.

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"Bring on DA3! Hell, where's more DLC for DA2. I think I was the only one who bought those item ..."

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Bioware talks Mass Effect 3 choices, endings

By Steve Watts, May 17, 2011 2:15pm PDT

BioWare's Casey Hudson explains how choices, both from past games and in Mass Effect 3, will impact the ending to the trilogy.

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"All I know is, if you made all the 'right' choices throughout ME1 and ME2, and end up curb ..."

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Mass Effect 2 'Genesis' comic on XBLM

By Steve Watts, May 17, 2011 12:00pm PDT

The Mass Effect 2 "Genesis" motion comic, which lets you make choices from the first game and import them to ME2, is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for $4.

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"This is a great idea, the thing that has stopped me from playing ME2 is not wanting to replay ..."

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Mass Effect 3 details emerge

By Steve Watts, Apr 08, 2011 4:00pm PDT

We're getting some of our first details of Mass Effect 3, including some early plot details, the resurrection of certain RPG elements, and more.

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"Nice still got my saves from both games. Just give my group of the most Bad ass team in the ..."

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Mass Effect gets animated next summer

By Steve Watts, Apr 07, 2011 2:30pm PDT

BioWare and EA announced a deal with FUNimation to produce a straight-to-DVD feature film based on the Mass Effect series. It's expected to hit stores in summer of 2012.

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"What do mean... Anime is a animation style and technique... Most likely will be Film shorts by ..."

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Silent Hill: Downpour Due This Fall; Screenshots and Soundtrack Sample Released

By Alice O'Connor, Jan 24, 2011 8:45am PST

Konami confirmed today that Silent Hill: Downpour, previously codenamed Silent Hill 8, will be released this fall. The publisher also released the...

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"come on, just let silent hill die in honor, especially with akira yamaoka parted as ..."

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