I have Mass Effect in my hands...

[gloss]

...K-Mart reportedly broke the street date, so I moseyed on down to the nearest branch, and sure enough, three copies on the shelf.

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2479/img2557fz0.jpg

Not sure how they missed this bit:
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3843/img2556hk0.jpg

Anyway, probably going to beat Bioshock before I dive in. I'll let you guys know how it is.

Assuming I don't sell it for $200 on ebay. ^.^

[kuyu]

Just checked the Kmart in Louisville. No luck. I tried to convince the old lady working electronics to check the back for me to no avail.

Oh well, good find gloss!

[MacRumorUser]

Oh gloss you luck SOB ;):D

Let us know what the games like if you keep it...

[gloss]

Oh gloss you luck SOB ;):D

Let us know what the games like if you keep it...

I'm going to keep it. I'm too lazy to go through the hassle of learning to use ebay. ;)

I'll fire it up once I finish Bioshock. I'm headed to Apollo Gardens now, so the end is nigh.

[sikkinixx]

nice dude, I love when they break street dates :D I'm really on the fence about getting Mass Effect this year... so many other games and it's sounding like Mass Effect is hella long and begs a few playthroughs....

But can you get in trouble with MS for playing a game early? didn't they punish Halo 3 dudes for having it before it released?

[gloss]

nice dude, I love when they break street dates :D I'm really on the fence about getting Mass Effect this year... so many other games and it's sounding like Mass Effect is hella long and begs a few playthroughs....

But can you get in trouble with MS for playing a game early? didn't they punish Halo 3 dudes for having it before it released?

It's not my responsibility, technically. The onus is on the retailer for selling it.

On the Bioware forums the company reps basically said Congratulations to the first guys who got it.

[bluebomberman]

There's no reasonable way to get the game out of the hands of the early purchasers - all Bioware can do is have Microsoft smack around some poor Kmart employees until they pull it off the shelves...

[sikkinixx]

i went to the mall today and poked around at every store that sells games to see if maybe someone else screwed up by alas.... no Mass Effect :( *goes back to CoD4*

[2nyRiggz]

I went out over the weekend to see if I could find it but without luck....man I should be more hype about this game but I'm not. If I get my hands on a copy I'll be happy but if I cant find it....oh well.


I guess I gotta see more videos to get hyped up.


Bless

[Dagless]

eBay. Now. You'll make a fortune. Screw the game now, it sounds like you can live without playing it early. Whereas you should be capitalising on people who can't ;)

[gloss]

eBay. Now. You'll make a fortune. Screw the game now, it sounds like you can live without playing it early. Whereas you should be capitalising on people who can't ;)

In hindsight, I should have bought all three copies and ebayed two. Oh well. I opened it this morning and have been playing it the past few hours. It is most excellent, and I haven't been so enthralled with a game since I first played Skies of Arcadia. Assuming the quality remains the same throughout, this may be a must-buy for the 360.

[michaelltd]

Just pre-ordered my copy today. :cool: Yay!

[AJ Muni]

Working for kmart pharmacy the past 7 years, this does not surprise me what so ever. It's amazing the amount of idiots the company hires.

[erkanasu]

Working for kmart pharmacy the past 7 years, this does not surprise me what so ever. It's amazing the amount of idiots the company hires.

this is obviously excluding yourself, right :p

[gloss]

For the record, the game is pretty amazing. I think you all are in for a treat next week. Don't hestitate!

[2nyRiggz]

I had my chance on getting this game...my name was written on it but I past it up...my friend got it instead and after seeing him played it I'm kinda cool I didn't buy it.

The game looks really cool and the character models are top notch....like Oblivion in space. I thought it was a straight up RPG(FF Style) but this is an action adventure RPG just like The Elders Scrolls which is really cool.

I might borrow it from him when he's done with it.....but that game looks like it taxes the 360 so im iffy about it.


Bless

[gloss]

I had my chance on getting this game...my name was written on it but I past it up...my friend got it instead and after seeing him played it I'm kinda cool I didn't buy it.

The game looks really cool and the character models are top notch....like Oblivion in space. I thought it was a straight up RPG(FF Style) but this is an action adventure RPG just like The Elders Scrolls which is really cool.

I might borrow it from him when he's done with it.....but that game looks like it taxes the 360 so im iffy about it.


Bless

Occasional framerate issues but nothing gamebreaking. I think the third-person perspective works far better than Oblivion's first-person, and the story itself provides a far stronger framework. It is, on the whole, a tighter and more cohesive experience than Oblivion.

[NAG]

Grats on getting it early.

[slicedbread]

is this more of a single player or multi player game?

[Mackilroy]

It's a single player game only.

[gloss]

Just completed the main storyline this morning. Quite good - very satisfying while still allowing (nay, setting up for) the inevitable sequels.

Final judgement = flawed masterpiece.

[cycocelica]

I went to Target today around 12 pm and they had a spot for Mass Effect but no actual copies. Don't know if they broke the street date, but Assassin's Creed was also sold out...

[NAG]

Knowing target it was probably just a box of rocks.

[JackAxe]

:eek: I just read a review. This game is a modern version of Starflight or Star Control 2, both of which I played and enjoyed when I was younger. SF is the grand daddy of Mass Effect and SC2 is one of my all time favorite games. It's up there with System Shock and The Digg. :eek:

DAM YOU MICROSOFT!! :mad:

Well, I could always rent a 360 for a week and shutdown shop. :)

<]=)

[caffeeneaddict]

Target has at least 2 boxes per store. I know this because I work in electronics there and have seen it for myself.....i just can't have one till tomorrow.:mad:

[Mike Teezie]

I had my chance on getting this game...my name was written on it but I past it up...my friend got it instead and after seeing him played it I'm kinda cool I didn't buy it.

The game looks really cool and the character models are top notch....like Oblivion in space. I thought it was a straight up RPG(FF Style) but this is an action adventure RPG just like The Elders Scrolls which is really cool.

I might borrow it from him when he's done with it.....but that game looks like it taxes the 360 so im iffy about it.


Bless

Oblivion in space?? Sounds 'effin epic.

Wish I would have bought Mass Effect instead of Assassin's Creed....

[sikkinixx]

For those in Canada, Dell.ca is offering Mass Effect for $45 with free shipping today only (November 20th) get on it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gloss]

Oblivion in space?? Sounds 'effin epic.

Wish I would have bought Mass Effect instead of Assassin's Creed....

It's not quite as open as Oblivion. More focused.

[Mackilroy]

I should have my copy of Mass Effect tomorrow - I preordered the limited edition. If it's anything like KOTOR, and it looks like it is - then I will be quite satisfied.

[spoon man]

ive got my limited edition copy :D the other day and so far ive played it non stop i havent rushed to complete it im just takeing my time i love it.It's alot like kotor 1/2 but better in so many ways but if i had to pick somethink wrong with it i would say that your team a.i is silly at times i.e getting stuck onto walls running into a full on lazergun battle for no reason.but apart from them small gliches its ace im finding it hard to put down what dose everyone else think of the game ?

[sikkinixx]

For those who have played it:

How bad is the performance issues for you? Some reviews say it's pretty awful, same say it's not a biggie. I know there are frame-rate and tearing problems, along with sometimes buggy AI but I wonder does it affect gameplay?

Mine is on order, got it from Dell.ca for $45 :D, but it won't ship until Dec. 8th :(

And is it better than KOTOR? ;)

[MacRumorUser]

How bad is the performance issues for you?

Haven't played that much of it yet but I'm at 1080i - and can't say the FR is that bad. Yes there's an occasional hitch, but nothing so detrimental to gameplay.

Frame Rate is similar to PS3 version of Oblivion if that gives you a good comparison.

Tearing - seems to affect VGA & HDMI more so than Component on the test I did which was strange, but it still wasn't that bad. Sure it takes a bit of the polish off an otherwise fantastic looking game but hey ho, certainly not the end of the world.

[adrianblaine]

For those who have played it:

How bad is the performance issues for you? Some reviews say it's pretty awful, same say it's not a biggie. I know there are frame-rate and tearing problems, along with sometimes buggy AI but I wonder does it affect gameplay?

Mine is on order, got it from Dell.ca for $45 :D, but it won't ship until Dec. 8th :(

And is it better than KOTOR? ;)

The performance for me isn't really that big a deal. It gets choppy in some parts but it never seems to destroy the game IMO.

I wish it was more open ended. So far it seems much more open ended than KOTOR, but not as much as I was hoping. If they decide to make another KOTOR with the advances made in Mass Effect (which seems likely now that they are apart of LucasArts), it will be a mind blowing game.

[sikkinixx]

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Thanks guys, nice to know. Had any lesbian-alien sex yet? lol

[Jovian9]

I've been playing this quite a bit on my 360 for the last 2 days. I've played it on both my 52" projection HDTV on 1080i and on my 37" LCD HDTV on 1080i and 720p (using component for both TV's). I haven't experienced any FR or tearing problems yet. The soundtrack is great too. I've spent about 1/2 the time playing this game with my Sennheiser headphones on and it's awesome :)

Overall I am loving this game. I have suspended my Bioshock playing for this until I am done. My wife is about 4 hours into it as well. While I do miss lightsabers........this game seems to be better than both KOTOR's.

[Mackilroy]

For those who have played it:

How bad is the performance issues for you? Some reviews say it's pretty awful, same say it's not a biggie. I know there are frame-rate and tearing problems, along with sometimes buggy AI but I wonder does it affect gameplay?

Mine is on order, got it from Dell.ca for $45 :D, but it won't ship until Dec. 8th :(

And is it better than KOTOR? ;)
I love the game. Frame rate issues - they're there, but minor. It doesn't bug me. And it's FAR better than KOTOR.

^
^

Thanks guys, nice to know. Had any lesbian-alien sex yet? lol
No, I'm going to pass on that. :p

[2nyRiggz]

The game does have some frame-rate issues and pop ups but it doesn't distract...at times. I'm taking it real easy on this game taking my time with it. I noticed(shoulda notice this from oblivion) but these games has too much talking...blah blah blah...not very interesting IMO but when the action starts its very entertaining.

Overall its a good game....I would rate this game 8/10.


Bless

[MacRumorUser]

Had any lesbian-alien sex yet? lol

Ye know's I dont swing that way bro ;):p

[sikkinixx]

Ye know's I dont swing that way bro ;):p

Come on now MRU, everyone likes Lesbian aliens ;)

[adrianblaine]

I noticed(shoulda notice this from oblivion) but these games has too much talking...blah blah blah...not very interesting IMO but when the action starts its very entertaining.

The dialog is in itself an integral part of the game. I'm playing it more for that aspect rather than the combat. So far I've found the combat kind of boring, but I love a good story. That's just me though

[NAG]

RPGs have always been about character development aka dialogue. If it wasn't for the dialogue it would just be yet another scifi shooter where you can use the force.

[joemama2413]

i want dragon age. :(