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BioWare re-editing Mass Effect novel after fan complaints
After a ton of Internet backlash, BioWare has announced that they will be re-editing their novel, Mass Effect: Deception. Irate fans went so far as to create an in-depth Google Document citing all of the issues in the book. They even color-coded them so you know how serious each offense really is.
BioWare’s community coordinator, Chris Priestley, had this to say on the BioWare forums:
Mass Effect fans have been asking for a comment on recent concerns over Mass Effect: Deception. We have been listening and have the below response on the issue.
The teams at Del Rey and BioWare would like to extend our sincerest apologies to the Mass Effect fans for any errors and oversights made in the recent novel Mass Effect: Deception. We are currently working on a number of changes that will appear in future editions of the novel.
We would like to thank all Mass Effect fans for their passion and dedication to this ever-growing world, and assure them that we are listening and taking this matter very seriously.
I know people are upset about this, but this entire thing is comedy gold – so much so that even Penny Arcade mocked it, something that feels more endearing to me thanks to its well-placed Dragonlance joke.
Violinist playing along with Super Mario Bros.
This violist plays along with Super Mario Bros, including all of the sound effects and the “Game Over” screen. Can someone let him know my birthday’s coming up, and give him directions to my house?
Sanctum 2 announced
Coffee Stain Studios recently announced a sequel to their first person co-op shooter/tower defense game, Sanctum. Joystiq revealed that the sequel, Sanctum 2, will be out sometime in 2013.
Unlike the original, which was a PC exclusive that sold over 300,000 units on Steam, the sequel will be released for “digital console platforms,” including PC, the PSN, and XBLA.
Ted Lange, executive producer for Reverb Publishing, said “Sanctum has been a huge success on Steam for Coffee Stain Studios, and bringing the next version to console players as well as the PC market is a great next step to share this unique experience. We all have logged quite a few hours with Sanctum and can definitively say that what Coffee Stain has in store for Sanctum 2 will blow the minds of Sanctum fans and new gamers alike.”
Check out Sanctum on Steam, or pick it up for $9.99.
Jaffe talks Twisted Metal (no sequel or DLC planned) and his future (browser games)
David Jaffe was recently interviewed by Game Informer about his decision to leave Eat Sleep Play, as well as what was in the future – for both him and Twisted Metal.
First off, fans will be disappointed to know that there won’t be a sequel or any DLC for Twisted Metal. “Right now there are no plans,” Jaffe said. “I always thought it was going to be a great game. But we weren’t nursing these illusions that we were making Call of Duty in terms of sales. If it’s a big enough hit I’m sure Sony won’t let it wither on the vine. But right now there are no plans at all.”
So what’s in Jaffe’s future? Well, I’m happy to report that Jaffe said “Scott [Campbell, one of Eat Sleep Play’s co-founders,] has been itching to get into iPhone and Android games for a while. I love those kinds of games, but the article that ran in Salt Lake misrepresented me by saying I wanted to do casual games. I love those games, and one day I may want to make them, but I’m very interested in the browser space as well as the next-gen space.”
I was ecstatic to read that – though the whole “browser space” comment worries me. Jaffe is too brilliant to leave console game development. But he gave me hope by adding “There hasn’t been a game in the browser space in my opinion that speaks to players and gamers that I usually make games for.” Hey! I’m one of those gamers! I think I’d still prefer a new Jaffe console game, though.
Twisted Metal will be out February 14.
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BurgerTime: World Tour added to Wii Shop
After making stops on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, BurgerTime: World Tour finally found its way to the Wii Shop Channel today.
The condiment compiler will be joined by two other titles:
Maru’s Mission (3DS eShop) – Play as the ninja Maru in this action-packed side-scrolling game that will take you on a journey across the world. To rescue his girlfriend, Maru must face a number of mythological monsters.
40-in-1 Explosive Megamix (DSiWare) – Do you like arcade games – puzzles, action and shooting games? Then this is just what you have been waiting for. 40 games in one collection! Choose between classic games like Sudoku, Match-3 and Cooking games, and try out new and completely original fun games in various genres. Amazing graphics and unique features such as high-score tables and unlockable games will provide hours and hours of fun.
BurgerTime: World Tour (WiiWare) – This new version of the arcade classic features an innovative 3D environment and elevated retro game play. Enjoy challenging platform elements, boss characters and more than 20 meaty levels.
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Daily Scoop: February 9, 2012 – Just a Bit.Trip!
Hooray, it’s nearly the weekend! How exciting. What are you going to be doing? Playing video games with some kitties on your lap? Rolling dice with friends? Getting your board game on?
You should surely be prepping for the “Walking Dead” on Sunday, that’s for certain!
The only deal I’ve got today is Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games, which is Aksys’ Bit.Trip Complete for the Wii. It’s just $27.99 today, so scoop it up!
And don’t forget, these PC download games are all still on sale, and now some of them are even cheaper than they were earlier in the week:
- Dungeons for $4.99
- Dungeons: Map Pack – DLC for $0.75
- Dungeons – Into the Dark – DLC Pack 1 for $0.99
- Dungeons: The Dark Lord for $4.99
- Tropico Trilogy for $4.99
- Airline Tycoon 2 for $4.99
- Disciples III – Resurrection for $4.99
There are also a few video gaming shirts up for grabs today! (more…)
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No UMD Passport for Vita in US
Buying a PlayStation Vita in a week or two? Excited about the prospect of playing your UMD games on it? If you live in North America, that dream has just been shattered. Sony told Kotaku that they will not be bringing the UMD Passport Program to North America.
The UMD Passport Program in Japan allowed Japanese users to pay a small fee to download their UMD games on their Vitas. North American customers will still be able to access their digital purchases through the PlayStation Network – but that pile of UMDs you have will be more useless than ever before.
The Vita will be out February 15 for early adopters and February 22 for gamers who have smaller wallets and more sanity.
Medal of Honor 2 to be unveiled at GDC 2012
EA has sent out an invitation confirming the announcement of a sequel to 2010’s Medal of Honor, according to GameSpot.
The invitation indicates that EA’s announcement will be on Tuesday, March 6, at 8 PM PST. This puts it right smack in the middle of the 2012 Game Developer’s Conference, which is in San Francisco from March 5 to March 9.
I personally am thrilled to hear that they’re releasing a sequel – I loved Medal of Honor and played a ludicrous amount of it. Also, my birthday is on March 8, so I can’t think of a better present EA could give me. Thanks, guys!