this game cannot co-op aR?

Anyone manage to download the dlc that M$ mistakenly put up and confirm that it's working fine?

It works fine for the DLC.

Yea all of the "free" DLC working properly, makes me wondering why the heck i bought the CE...

I hate the heat sink clip concept.

For Xbox360 users, just incase if u have the problem with Cerberus network. For those who downloaded the free dlc i guess not need ba www. Had a PC CE as a gift from a fren, she bought the wrong copy coz i wanted the 360 version ww. I'm going to sg this sat to get the 360 version. My CE code is working now tho.

Source

How can you tell if you are Cerberus Enabled:
When you start Mass Effect 2, there are two computers on the main menu. The computer on the right hand side of the screen should be open. If it is not then check to see that you've entered your Cerberus Code in the account creation screens located in game.

PC Collector's Edition Issues :
We're aware that some PC Collectors' Edition Cerberus Codes are not working. If you have the number 1688108 on the bottom right of your Cerberus Network card and have not associated it to your EA Online account at 4:00 PM PST your codes will be fully functional. If you already have associated it to your EA Online account at 6:00 PM PST you can restart the game and your Cerberus Account will be available automatically!

Zaeed :
Some of you may be looking for Zaeed as a way to check your Cerberus Account. Zaeed is being propagated to Xbox Live as we speak and will be available mid day tomorrow (MST).

Timeouts:
Some users are reporting timeouts or connection drops to Cerberus Network. We are actively pursuing a fix to this and will update everyone once it is fixed on the server-side.

General Cerberus Issues:
If you've entered your Cerberus Activation Code through the web interface and have played other EA Games with EA Online accounts but are not seeing the Cerberus Mission Computer open on the main menu. You'll need to contact EA's Customer service line to ensure that the Gamer Tag in Xbox Live is associated with your EA Online account you've used to activate Cerberus.

Code Redemption Clarification and Important information about your Social.bioware.com and Xbox Live account

****Make sure that your account that you are using on social.bioware.com is linked to your gamertag****

How to Redeem and activate Cerberus

Xbox In-Game Redemption:

o Start the game
o Cerberus Connection will automatically prompt
o Sign in with your existing account or create a new account
o When prompted enter Cerberus code
o The Cerberus laptop will open on screen and display the available downloads

Xbox Online Redemption

o Go to the Code Redemption page here: http://social.bioware.com/redeem/
o Sign in with your existing account or create a new account (make sure to sign in using the exact same account on your xbox)
o Enter the Cerberus code
o Upon successful redemption restart your console and load the game

How to Redeem and activate Gamestop Terminus Armor code

Xbox Online Redemption

o Go to the Code Redemption page here: http://social.bioware.com/redeem/
o Sign in with your existing account or create a new account (make sure to sign in using the exact same account on your xbox)
o Enter the Terminus code
o Upon successful redemption restart your console and load the game

How to enable Mass Effect Galaxy dialog

Xbox
- You must play and finish the Mass Effect Galaxy iPhone game and log into your EA account to upload the unlock
- When playing Mass Effect 2 you must have Miranda and Jacob in your party to witness dialog

As mentioned previously, when we have more information for you on these or otther issues, we will let you know.

edit: removed the pc one. seriously this launch is worse than DA launch problem, but i know they will get it fix.

This post has been edited by juine: Jan 27 2010, 07:50 AM

Hmmm...come to think of it, I still need to enter the Cerberus Network code despite having the "free" dlc..
I guess that is all worth it for the CE...

My review for the first 4 hours of the game:


I know there are a lot of people who like the "gears of wars" battle system. So ME2 introduced these elements into the game. Personally, I hated this system and I think it's a total departure from the RPG element of ME1.

Why do I say so?

In ME1, Shields and Hit point regeneration are important elements because if you are not playing a soldier class, your Health basically does not regenerate and you have to rely heavily on Medigel or Shields (tech ability or given by armour).

But in ME2, there is a "auto-heal once you take cover from hits". With this element being introduced, it virtually render the HP regeneration gear / Shield a bit pointless. To balance this, Bioware has made the enemy HP to regenerate rapidly once they take cover too!

This is alright , BUT, they introduce the Thermal Clip system, which effectively is the Ammo-based system. From desperation of Health (Medigel) in ME1, now you have desperation for Ammo in ME2.

In summary, it makes the game very hard for people like me who has slower reflex (who always miss the target and therefore running out of ammo) , and who prefer a simpler battle system which stresses more on tweaking of armour/shield (micromanaging RPG element) than reflex-based shooter system.

But I am sure, there would be people who will like this system, especially for those like shooter-game.

Nevertheless, it is still a quality game with production value.

I still cannot find any walkthrough!

anyway figure out how to control the teamates and to assign their powers to the RT and LT ?
How to upgrade weapon?
what to upgrade?


This post has been edited by soul2soul: Jan 27 2010, 10:05 AM

it is currently label as tps with a little rpg element www...

i only hate the hack system, it look dumb. the rest is fine.

The hack system is quite easy.

Well, not as easy as ME1

Weapon upgrades will be available in your new ship slowly as you progress, as with the other upgrades. So far I've seen ammo and damage upgrades.

The heatlink clip virtually change the game into a shooter, where precision is more crucial than everything else... I hate situations where there are simply not enough clip of a same weapon for you to drop everyone, you'll have to switch weapons... this feels like gears of mass effect.

Agreed. To tell the truth, I was a bit disappointed with the battle system. But I do see Bioware trying to introduce some variety into the game , maybe as a testing ground before the final Mass Effect 3 which definitely going to be a bang.

BTW, the works for Mass Effect 3 has started!

if u have linked ur xbox account to ur ea account before.. it's easy...

if u have played dragon age and linked ur account to bioware, also easy...

keyword is to link to xbox account to ur EA persona... thats all...

Is it me or does anyone has any problem importing existing character(s) from ME1 to ME2? I've tried many times to import, but it said No Character Found. When I checked on my Xbox 360 HDD memory under Games, there are saved games and other files from ME1. Just FYI, I've completed ME1 up to level 50 as Soldier class. What gives?

There are some issues with gamer profile and moved save games, you may wanna go to the bioware forum to check or ask.

how to link gamertag to EA?

i've just registered for a Ea.com.sg account and there's no option at the profile page to create/add persona OR to link gamertags...help?

This post has been edited by NeoNecro123: Jan 27 2010, 05:16 PM

i'm not sure about ea.com.sg since mine is ea.com but by principal, should be similar... click on ur profile... when the ea account manager: personal details pop up.. scroll down and select a default persona... if there's nothing there, click on add persona and choose the following when asked...

Select the persona type you would like to add:
existing Xbox LIVE Gamertag

and you should be good to go..

its ok...EA just sent me Master Account confirmation...
i log in at https://profile.ea.com/ and there's the add persona that you said..
thx anyway....

no prob... and to ensure you guys have the dlc on ur bioware account, go to Bioware Social Network

and check under profile>your registered game promotions and it should look something like this..



pop in the me2 cd... wait for the cerberus to load and download it in the game...

just downloaded the terminus n collectors weapons n armors off xboxlive into my hdd. but i have no idea where the items are in the game !! ive searched on shepard's private terminal for messages pertaining to the DLCs but still no luck... lol... can someone pls point a way out for me

This post has been edited by trustmeiamlegit: Jan 27 2010, 11:17 PM

i downloaded the normandy crash site already, linked my gamertag to my EA account...where and how do i redeem my collectors armour and rifle???

EDIT: Just to add...do i need to be online to play with my installed dlc?

sorry being noob about this, i usually know what im doing...usually

This post has been edited by Hitman190: Jan 28 2010, 02:01 AM