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BioWare is considering doing DS versions of Mass Effect, Jade Empire, and Dragon Age, plus a couple of others.
Speaking exclusively to Eurogamer Germany, Miles Holmes, lead designer of Sonic Chronicles, said the developer was looking at "basically anything that reinforces the franchises".
"I tell you which one I would want. I want the Mass Effect one," said Holmes, no relation to Sherlock.
"We have a lot of big plans for Mass Effect. Having a DS version would be an awesome way to keep interest alive and keep it going in addition to [Mass Effect 2]."
Holmes said the overall goal of the handheld team is to reinforce major title releases, and at full capacity will work on up-to three projects at once.
Sonic Chronicles, due out on 26th September, is the DS game from BioWare. Holmes talked of the game as a way to get the handheld division off the ground.
His comments echo those of fellow Sonic Chronicles team member Mark Darrah, who recently revealed BioWare was looking into PSP and Wii development as a way to "broaden our portfolio".
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Comments: 1-33 of 33 in total
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Sounds interesting. It would be nice to see those franchises branch out more. A Mass Effect DS game could be about a young Anderson; maybe the story based on the book? That way, it would be accessible to ME n00bz and in the same time, enhance the experience of the ME V3tz!
(I just invented that word, copyright Razorus 2008, all rights reserved. Means veteran, or an experienced player). I want a sequel to Jade Empire before any spin-off. And where's the ME2 news? Dragon Age looks wack. |
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AphoticCosmos
08/08/08 @ 11:02
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Don't fuck about on inferior consoles, just get straight to Mass Effect 2 plz.
Kthxbai |
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If they want to make a Mass Effect SRPG then great. Anything else I can't see really utilising the DS features whilst adding to the franchises worth. Still, would love to be proved wrong - I know a lot of my instant 'hmm' at this sort of news article comes from the recent addition of EA to the mix (old knee jerk reactions die hard I guess) and the fact that I am a Bioware whore from the 'good old PC days'...
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Number1Laing
08/08/08 @ 11:26
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Awesome! Looks like Sonic RPG has warmed them up to the DS. Of course, the DS can't handle Mass Effect graphically like it was on 360 (the argument can be made the 360 couldn't either!), but make it top down or whatever and it can definitely handle the story, dialogue options, wide open setting, etc.
DUFFMANS, the DS already has lots of great games.
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gooners2006
08/08/08 @ 11:42
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how would Mass Effect DS work??? 3D would just take up too much space for that and a massive storyline.....maybe 2D
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kangarootoo
08/08/08 @ 11:49
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"said Holmes, no relation to Sherlock"
Oh jesus, did that really just happen? On the subject at hand, the graphic engine would clearly not go unchanged. And the number one thing taking up disc room ina game like MS is graphical assets. I'm sure they can retain the gameplay and story whilst still implementing a graphical style that is feasible on the DS. I'd bloody love it if they started porting some of their old titles. It would probably sell a DS to me (I've been right on the line for ages now). |
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muscleblade
08/08/08 @ 12:26
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"I wish the ds was the same power as the psp, we could then start getting some really great titles on it. "
I wish the Wii was the same power as the 360/PS3, we could then getting some really great titles on it. Same thing isnt it. |
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NewbieZilla
08/08/08 @ 12:37
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"Don't fuck about on inferior consoles, just get straight to Mass Effect 2 plz.
Kthxbai " Er, right. I'm sure the handheld team will get right on that. |
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I'm surprised by how narrow-minded some of you are being. Who said a DS version has to fit a massive story and 360-graphics? Of course it can't recreate a "next-gen" environment.
Use your imaginations! The guy that suggested an isometric view had a good idea. And it's not like Bioware is only a few people. They have a Mass Effect team, so I'm sure they're hard at work bringing us ME2, while another team can bring a SPIN-OFF game to the DS. |
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TheTingler
08/08/08 @ 13:00
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I can imagine something like Bioware's older games - Mass Effect as an isometric 2D RPG? Wow!
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peak_performance
08/08/08 @ 13:04
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So us DS players are given games that are basically reinforcement more than actual games? No, that's not completely what they said but what it feels like to me. Instead of developing something catering to the consoles strength we get quick rehashes for money - effing yawn.
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Tweakmonkey
08/08/08 @ 13:43
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The DS needs more serious franchises on it so this is good. However I think the DS is started to look dated and they should consider the PSP instead.
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"The DS needs more serious franchises on it so this is good. However I think the DS is started to look dated and they should consider the PSP instead."
Look dated? The DS has never been about graphics, much like the original Gameboy wasn't. If you judge your games and your consoles solely by how good they look, then you're seriously missing out. Nintendo will replace it when they're good and ready, and given its current sales record, I don't think that'll be too soon. |
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Tweakmonkey
08/08/08 @ 18:52
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I suppose I implied the DS graphics are looking dated but I didn't really mean that as I don't judge games solely by graphics at all. What I meant was that the DS has lost a certain amount of appeal for me now as the screen technology really is definitely looking dated compared to other handheld/mobile devices available.
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SirScratchalot
09/08/08 @ 06:16
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YES PLEASE! JUST MAKE IT LIKE SHADOWRUN ON THE GENESIS!
Honestly, makes a lot more sense than an RPG co-starring Big the Cat. |
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dominalien
10/08/08 @ 18:45
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Maybe they'll do it for the PS3 as well, this way I would actually play it.
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kangarootoo
11/08/08 @ 09:05
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Jesus christ, did none of you read NewbieZilla's post, or you all just ignoring it so you can continue looking dense.
The team that works on a DS version of ME will not be the same team that works on ME2. Now everyone can hopefully get a restful night's sleep. |
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