OceanH Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 http://media.pcgamer.com/files/2011/08/shep.jpg Mass Effect 3 promises to be an explosive end to Bioware’s trilogy, but will it be the end of its universe? “Not at all no,” says Bioware CEO Dr. Ray Mazuka when we put the question to him at Gamescom this year. “We have ambitious plans to continue this franchise going forward. Mass Effect 3 is simultaneously a couple of different things; a thrilling and epic conclusion to the trilogy as we promised our fans we’d provide for Commander Shepard, but it’s also a brand new beginning – it’s an entry point for new fans and it’s also a brand new beginning.” But does this mean an end to our favourite deep-space reporter puncher? No more arguments over hair colour? No more comparisons between Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale? No more Shepard? “Yes,” producer Michael Gamble told us. “After this, Commander Shepard’s story is complete.” “So even if there are more games in the Mass Effect universe, he/she definitely won’t be in them? “Correct.” With its detailed universe and huge cast, there was never much chance of Mass Effect fading from the stars just because the Reapers were pointed to the door. Not everything revolves around Shepard, and with so many worlds, there’s never going to be a shortage of stories to focus on. But where would you like to see the series go next? An MMO? A Homeworld style strategy game involving the Flotila? Another RPG, picking up the adventures of a specific character? Or do you think it just won’t be the same without Shepard, Joker and the gang leading the way? Share your ideas here… http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/08/28/bioware-with-mass-effect-3-commander-shepards-story-is-complete/ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/29/commander-shepard-is-leaving-us-after-mass-effect-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz06lt Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 not surprising, but if anyone thinks that this is the end for Mass effect your crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokkit_ Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Signs of a Mordin Solus spinoff? But yeah, kinda saw this coming, since they did say in the very beginning that this game would be a trilogy and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_l_M_B_0 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Signs of a Mordin Solus spinoff? Can it be a singing game? As much as I like Shepard, I guess it makes sense, cause they said all along this was a trilogy. As long as they continue with the Mass Effect universe, I'm okay with Shepard's story finishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDataless Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'll just customize my character to make it look like Commander Shepard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldWombat Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 They've talked about this before and I'm fine with it. There is an entire universe that they have built so there has to be more interesting characters to follow. This also allows for Shepard to sacrifice himself at the end of ME3 to save Earth/universe if the story calls for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldpes Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Sure, it was know a long time (I think) that Shepard story ends in ME3, but if there will be more Mass Effect games and I hope so, I´m sure they will at least mention him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecto69 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 If it becomes an MMO I am out.... If it is Mass Effect 4 with a new team I might jump on board, just depends on how good ME3 is both story and how well it is coded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redphoenix Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm glad that there continuing the franchise but I can't really imagine a threat greater than the reapers. Oh well I'm looking forward to see what they come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldWombat Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm glad that there continuing the franchise but I can't really imagine a threat greater than the reapers. Oh well I'm looking forward to see what they come up with. I don't expect future games to be about saving the galaxy but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmx32 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 That sucks, Commander Shepard is one of my favorite video game characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Chaos007 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 If it becomes an MMO I am out.... If it is Mass Effect 4 with a new team I might jump on board, just depends on how good ME3 is both story and how well it is coded. I agree with you. Most MMOs suck except for the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic. After ME 3, Bioware can go the same route they did with the KOTOR/The Old Republic by setting the net story 2-4 centuries after Shepard's trilogy. The next one we should be able pick the species we want to play as. And we could run into one of Shepard's descendants, depends who romanced with. If its Liara, we could run into her and possibly have Shepard's daughter as part of your squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz06lt Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 does anyone remeber when people thought halo 3 would be the end for master chief???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldWombat Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I would love a game set during the First Contact War or some other part of the history that would be very straight forward. It would be a departure from what Bioware usually does but it would be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PratikH Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'd like Garrus to take over after Shepard is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldWombat Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I'd like Garrus to take over after Shepard is gone. Can't happen. Garrus isn't guaranteed to live past the second game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC8 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 As long as they continue with the Mass Effect universe I'm fine. You can make Shepard look however you want, so it's not so much a character as a backstory anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldWombat Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 As long as they continue with the Mass Effect universe I'm fine. You can make Shepard look however you want, so it's not so much a character as a backstory anyway. You get to make the backstory too, just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaoleDave Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Duh... who would end a smash hit series? This is the end of Commander Shepard's Trilogy just like ACIII will be the end of Desmond's Trilogy. But both will have different games come out later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngoBlaze Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 As long as they give Shepard a great send off, which I'm betting they sure will, I will be happy to see his story complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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