It's been a long time coming and finally we can take a peek at what's to come for Shepard and co in this highly anticipated sequel.

Some artwork:







Teaser Trailer:





No platforms have been announced but it's said to be no longer Microsoft exclusive since Bioware's owned by EA now. It will still most definitely appear on Xbox 360.

This is one game I truly cannot wait to get my hands on. Enjoyed the laggy experience of the first game, the second can only make the series better.

This post has been edited by chinook: Feb 23 2009, 06:28 PM

huh? not microsoft exclusive? wats the point of mass effect goin to other platform...

for EA to make more money haha.

Yipee!!! I want another epic moment like the pathway to conduit near the end of the ME1 !!

It's definitely coming to Xbox 360 because you can import your first game save to ME2 (confirmed) but it could also appear on PC, PS3 or both.... Information of the term "multiple platform" is still very scarce...

Wheee....imma get the pc version since its "cheaper"

/runs from pj

Well, have fun with the DRM.

*do the gay flux dance*

what the?! EA!!

omg.. i hate EA especially the graphics engine ~~

Dang, forgot about the shitty drm

and blame Epic for the game engine since ME uses Unreal Engine 3 (or was it 2.5? lol)

I thought EA could really provide some good technical support since Bioware is never good with any game engine.

Uh,
EA again..
Ruin some exclusive games,
*L4d.

Well, thanks to that,
if ME2 turns out pretty nice, the player must be dying to play ME1 (storyline/gameplay++)
in the end, help Microsoft more

DRM can be bypass Not that I know how

It's 3.5. 2.5 means you will be seeing unreal tournament 2004 graphics.

Really? I taught mass effect was almost ( very very near ) to good but 1 part kill the whole game which is........

Graphic loading glitch while playing ( thats what I call it ). Hope they fix it in mass effect 2 FOR GOOD.

Looking forward towards the game.

I taught l4d was ruin by steam ( for pc version )

This post has been edited by MmxZero: Feb 23 2009, 09:38 PM

-silence-
*continue flux dancing*


Guys, it's not cool to hate EA anymore.
What's wrong with L4d & steam anyway? I thought it rox? Steam = PC Xbox Live.

I've heard the quote on other forum before:-

EA games

Ruin everything

That's last time...EA are mostly a publisher, as long as they don't make stupid decision like shutting down good studio or cancelling good games...well, Dead Space & Mirror Edge are good games in 2008 isn't it? (forgot, left 4 dead too!)

Mass Effect 2 is still by Bioware

This post has been edited by PrivateJohn: Feb 26 2009, 07:01 PM

i scare if EA push the date to publish... then the game become silly like army of 2 & mercenary2

How come nobody is excited about the upcoming Mass Effect 2?

Subject Zero:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD0AdV6-rAY

She looks nasty....

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Added on December 2, 2009, 10:19 amSubject Zero:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD0AdV6-rAY

Should be available end january 2010.

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Dec 2 2009, 10:19 AM

i like

i wan more alien/lesbo sex!!

anyway... the new Asari teammate looks hot

and is Wrex and Liara will be a playable characters? or just a cameo NPC?

I finished my ME1 with 2 of them only in my team

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEebmK5bfx0

Tali is back!! My favourite Geth ass-kicker.

This is going to be 2 disc...wow!

Awesome. This is going to rock!

Voice cast announced...
http://kotaku.com/5423288/mass-effect-2-is-full-of-stars

Damn.... Yvonne StraHOTski, Jayne, Worf, Trinity, Six and Tigh...

Let's hope Bioware didn't waste their talent like they did Tim Curry.

This post has been edited by MK84: Dec 11 2009, 10:00 AM

Woots Cant wait to play this game

Regardless what platforms is it going to be, i will still looking forward to it.

New CG Trailer



Cannot wait!

hehe yea, saw that on IGN
Thane fights hand-to-hand?

I read the spoilers for the first 1 hour of the game. hu hu

Uh... P2P version out already Damn them... i want to play!!!

This post has been edited by zhiyung: Jan 23 2010, 12:18 AM

Mass Effect 2 Review is out at IGN!!!

And it got a *whopping* 9.6 / 10

http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14235013.html

Otoh, I already bought my game here: http://bit.ly/8R36wq

*sighs* donno how long I must wait to get it

Think play-asia is pretty reputable for delivery within 24 hours? especially we're in Asia.

still got 'elevator moment'?

Elevator moment is removed~ replaced by loading screen

i learned 360 version had 2 disc, my fren just msn this to me.

Mass Effect 2's Strange Disc Swapping Explained

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/106/1063107p1.html

being 9 hours into the game on pc, but gonna buy the 360 version coz career, control and bigger screen. definitely want to play on big screen.

for people played ME, i think u people just can take on Veteran. : D

yeah, nothing beats playing with the lcd tv on
just hav to get use to the controls..

Mass Effect 2.

Selling it for

RM 155 normal Edition

RM 190 Limited edition with limited redeem code

This post has been edited by p4pley: Jan 25 2010, 12:45 PM

Where is your shop?? When can get?

For real !? by the way, is the limited edition means the Collector Edition of Mass Effect 2?

I got a noob question - how does one make sure the Xbox software is authentic one? any way to tell?

got COA...

Heads up ppl!

Free DLC on Live now! Most probably a mistake on MS end. So hurry up and download it before it's taken down or changed from Free to required MS points!

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/106/1063174p1.html

Thanks for that!
Dling now!

ugh! crossing my fingers that the game will be available tomorrow.

Thanks for the big tips bro! Hurrah!!!

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Added on January 25, 2010, 7:26 pmAnyone knows which games shop is selling ME2 tonight?

This post has been edited by falconhour: Jan 25 2010, 07:26 PM

Hrmm I think the DLCs are taken off. Its added to the queue, wonder if it will still download or it will fail to find the file

Unless someone incurs the wrath of TSB and parallel import it in, i doubt any shops are selling it tonight.

i still can get. Im queing it, but will i b able to download it at a later time after the launch day for free???

Well downloading on my console now. I'm sure once you add to queue, your able to download for sure?

Hrmm i got a page unavailable after clicking done. Oh well, lets hpoe it works out.. nothing like free DLCs

lol~ now i have all these preorder bonuses for free:



now i just have to wait for the game to arrive~

God damn it, then no point buying collector's edition already la... The blood dragon also, supposed to be from Dragon Age CE...

so renters like me will have to fork out extra dough for the free DLCs for first time buyers eh?

ms glitch....or free gifts?

never know.. so just download first..

perhaps end of the day need to enter some code when you login to Cerberus Network only can use?

Only when the game is launch, we'll know exactly

how r u guys getting the game? through local game store or online order?

only available when connected via xbox issit?

tried xbox.com, tarak

They are taken down already... it was a mistake by M$.

The game is finally release. Here some images of it Get It today

Got the game, play the intro part & imported my character.....fugly, so I end up changing my character facial structure.

just got my CE from GH, dang i was late, all i want is the Terminus Weapon and Armor that comes with preorder

Can someone who has managed to download the "DLC goodies" and played the ME2, are able to confirm if the DLC is working fine?

So far...all the dlc working fine with me.

ka-chings!

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

Updates:

I gave up on Vanguard class and chose Engineer instead. 3 hours into the game , and I am beginning to get used to the combat system - I like.

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Added on January 28, 2010, 9:43 amI want to find that super - biatch Subject Zero. Where to find her ah?

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Jan 28 2010, 09:43 AM

She's the "convict".

I bring turian and krogan team most of the time, it's all about guns! Meh to techs and biotics!

In Mass Effect 1, I brought Tali and Krogan, sometimes Tali + Ashley. The game became too easy even if I played the hardcore level.

Does this combination work in ME2?

This post has been edited by soul2soul: Jan 28 2010, 04:23 PM

On normal, i think pretty much any combination works.
Harder difficulties, no idea.

before redeeming code...ensure your EA account has already being linked with your gamertag. redeem code at social.bioware.com.
the armor can be changed in shephard's cabin in Normandy, the weapon is in the weapon loadout locker....in the ship as well.
since the dlc is dloaded to your hdd, you shud be able to play offline. location of zaeed and crash site you can find thru ur private messages..

any of u guys started disc 2 already? i'm on disc 2 and it's getting more interesting and i can't stop playinggggggg!!! need.....to....get....a......life......

Im still kiasu and want to get level 60 before I go to mass effect 2. Huss is already level 60. NOOOOOO

im already at disc 2 but i havent finished with alot of missions from disc 1...theres was one mission i really wanted to at Illium and it involves Miranda...no spoilers from me

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Added on January 29, 2010, 1:16 amthanks alot bro for the help

This post has been edited by Hitman190: Jan 29 2010, 01:16 AM

for those having problems with importing the game save, be sure to finish the game with the level that u desire on me1 and then import it on me2...



ok here's the comparison when u import characters from the first mass effect:

mass effect > mass effect 2
level 50 > level 3 +2000 exp
paragon 100% > + 190
renegade: 17% > + 17
cash: 9999999 > 130,000
all elements found & all quest & sidequest completed > palladium = 5000, iridium = 5000, platinum = 5000, element zero = 5000
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mass effect > mass effect 2
level 60 > level 5 +4000 exp
paragon 100% > + 190
renegade: 25% > + 25
cash: 9999999 > 150,000
all elements found & all quest & sidequest completed > palladium = 10000, iridium = 10000, platinum = 10000, element zero = 10000

so yeah.. enjoy ur me2

This post has been edited by huss_wuss: Jan 29 2010, 04:30 AM

nice info there.

this is my screenie from pc ce, showing the collectors armor. pretty nice. my friend bought the wrong copy, she bought the pc one. gonna buy the x360 version at sg tomolo. wanna play this on tv. : D



this is my second playthru, code were fix for the cerberus network.

enjoy,

ps: i'm still trying to get lvl60 in masseffect www.. just lazy.. to play.

Addendum. You have to finish the game in ME1 first in order to import into ME2. So if you finish ME1 then continue with New Game+ you have to finish the 2nd playthrough, only then you can import into ME2.

Actually the sidequest are not necessary. I hardly sidequest in ME1 for my thrid run through and got the same amount of palladium = 5000, iridium = 5000, platinum = 5000, element zero = 5000.

Anyway, thx for the heads up

Anyone have an idea how ME2 new game + works? Means all item can be carry forward?

This post has been edited by MmxZero: Jan 29 2010, 10:42 AM

Won't be long before we start seeing celeb faces here:

http://www.masseffect2faces.com

u get to keep ur level, class, armor, heavy weapon, weapon u last carry,

u get to respec with ur bonus ability base on who loyal to u at ur first playthru.

u get 25% exp, 200k credit and 50k resources.

thing that not carry over, galaxy map, ur upgrade, companion loyalty and paragon/renegade standing.

ur welcome

my achievement is

Slept with Miranda. (Dayummm!!)
slept with Tali ( damn it damn it damn it damn it damn it)
wondering how to sleep with samara
wonder if jack is possible.

Yea, jack is possible.