Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect

<div style="text-align: justify;"> THE new Mass Effect game may not be arriving until Q4 of this year, but one member of the BioWare team has revealed what players can expect from the upcoming space-shooter.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIfXmJ_C-AJ4XA_DSqOcAPkHbHMa1sJfx2KSXhTpzb1BD-B8YYtIVRIcQv6eiXqemzz3XoOvrJz0G9ZY2mtJrg_mcd4RsFoJHBb978Hbu08uUjFA8vFEAlmu_xxVR7TxM-48nGqcQd7o/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+BioWare+producer+plays+first+hour%252C+reveals+what+to+expect.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIfXmJ_C-AJ4XA_DSqOcAPkHbHMa1sJfx2KSXhTpzb1BD-B8YYtIVRIcQv6eiXqemzz3XoOvrJz0G9ZY2mtJrg_mcd4RsFoJHBb978Hbu08uUjFA8vFEAlmu_xxVR7TxM-48nGqcQd7o/s640/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+BioWare+producer+plays+first+hour%252C+reveals+what+to+expect.jpg" title="Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect: Andromeda is due to come out later this year</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Andromeda is the fourth game in the Mass Effect series and was unveiled to fans by EA at the E3 conference in June 2015.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, both EA and BioWare have somehow managed to keep further information out of the public eye… until now.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Step forward BioWare Lead Producer Cameron Lee, who took straight to Twitter after playing the first hour of Andromeda.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"><section class="text-description"><!-- Start of Brightcove Player --><div style="display:none"></div><!--By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and C found at https://accounts.brightcove.com/en/terms-and-conditions/. --><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js"></script><object class="BrightcoveExperience" id="myExperience4537316140001"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <param name="width" value="648" /> <param name="height" value="365" /> <param name="playerID" value="4581640862001" /> <param name="playerKey" value="AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89U_VDxSv3YHBd4nA3r5ipc3" /> <param name="isVid" value="true" /> <param name="isUI" value="true" /> <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" /> <param name="@videoPlayer" value="4537316140001" /></object><!-- This script tag will cause the Brightcove Players defined above it to be created as soonas the line is read by the browser. 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_eBge5eVyW7miy8QWuvGOhw80nt7axW9fDVbt4x15Wy2xNxh-iIZ6vXQ7A1SIsScqVH7bhHntLK6mzBZNq_FZkJ9OFGu5Ysy3pOeX_VaUz4JQV9vUWFNaktJai8LTP22SIysibfpF78/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+BioWare+producer+plays+first+hour%252C+reveals+what+to+expect+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect" border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_eBge5eVyW7miy8QWuvGOhw80nt7axW9fDVbt4x15Wy2xNxh-iIZ6vXQ7A1SIsScqVH7bhHntLK6mzBZNq_FZkJ9OFGu5Ysy3pOeX_VaUz4JQV9vUWFNaktJai8LTP22SIysibfpF78/s640/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+BioWare+producer+plays+first+hour%252C+reveals+what+to+expect+3.jpg" title="Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="newsCaption">BioWare Lead Producer Cameron Lee has played the first hour of Andromeda</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4UfXMqjapH_2usZvd4KJH1Q7rh2gozkoiB39Yj-apDyUDUH30PBn5VnOSHkXdpeuixThvK_0mEHvhZPlWQVM9Lc6QlyST6ETcuVonTDUTG4ylTZXTNmI6V34W07EUaLozl5Yq5O8un8/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+BioWare+producer+plays+first+hour%252C+reveals+what+to+expect+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4UfXMqjapH_2usZvd4KJH1Q7rh2gozkoiB39Yj-apDyUDUH30PBn5VnOSHkXdpeuixThvK_0mEHvhZPlWQVM9Lc6QlyST6ETcuVonTDUTG4ylTZXTNmI6V34W07EUaLozl5Yq5O8un8/s640/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+BioWare+producer+plays+first+hour%252C+reveals+what+to+expect+4.jpg" title="Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">However it is not clear whether Lee actually played the game's prologue</td></tr> </tbody></table>  </section><section class="text-description">"I almost tweeted a picture of the executable too, but that would have given away its old code name."</section><section class="text-description">However, we are still unsure whether Cameron was actually playing the prologue after being asked whether he completed it in the full hour.</section><section class="text-description">Cameron explained: "I'm not familiar enough with the dev work to say, plus I was kind of distracted with our New IP work going on around me."</section><script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script>

Mass Effect Andromeda: BioWare producer plays first hour, reveals what to expect

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PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan

<div style="text-align: justify;"> PS4 news this week includes a Mass Effect Andromeda update, an epic run on Fallout 4 and Sony’s plans for 2016.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SDMOLM5ZuuiNT6HcK7DfJw0rLYXJIxYxrlZrjBbqPaXcLUdXGWHX1Y3ywQHqSRpGlEsfeK37PC2lgtUQbf_KsT5hgKJkHYhJAAfE13R46dn2IkYokkm-kafPgKe7rGdHodz8i0iZi9I/s1600/PS4+news-+Mass+Effect+Andromeda+update%252C+Fallout+4%25E2%2580%2599s+epic+run%252C+Sony%25E2%2580%2599s+2016+game+plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SDMOLM5ZuuiNT6HcK7DfJw0rLYXJIxYxrlZrjBbqPaXcLUdXGWHX1Y3ywQHqSRpGlEsfeK37PC2lgtUQbf_KsT5hgKJkHYhJAAfE13R46dn2IkYokkm-kafPgKe7rGdHodz8i0iZi9I/s640/PS4+news-+Mass+Effect+Andromeda+update%252C+Fallout+4%25E2%2580%2599s+epic+run%252C+Sony%25E2%2580%2599s+2016+game+plan.jpg" title="PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PS4 news this week includes Mass Effect: Andromeda and PlayStation VR</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida believes Sony’s plans in 2016 is going to help accelerate the sale of PS4.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A compelling list of titles are set to combine with the launch of <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/playstation-experience-uncharted-4.html" target="_blank">PlayStation VR</a> to build the company’s strongest showing yet in the console market.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "2016 marks an unprecedented rush of big titles for PS4," Yoshida told 4Gamer. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_gw-CkQBneAJJr_z5PNfFG4Kku7VqTPKjE0XyXge6tjL89bDlsGMGkGJa0rSnS1hvmI_4VaGixfEmzlISOZEVrPibc6tZWCe6xgGGu9PIABVa94c-hjXeuz7f5eEYbKmRAHH2GHPnXA/s1600/PS4+news-+Mass+Effect+Andromeda+update%252C+Fallout+4%25E2%2580%2599s+epic+run%252C+Sony%25E2%2580%2599s+2016+game+plan+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_gw-CkQBneAJJr_z5PNfFG4Kku7VqTPKjE0XyXge6tjL89bDlsGMGkGJa0rSnS1hvmI_4VaGixfEmzlISOZEVrPibc6tZWCe6xgGGu9PIABVa94c-hjXeuz7f5eEYbKmRAHH2GHPnXA/s640/PS4+news-+Mass+Effect+Andromeda+update%252C+Fallout+4%25E2%2580%2599s+epic+run%252C+Sony%25E2%2580%2599s+2016+game+plan+2.jpg" title="PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PlayStation VR is set to combine with a compelling list of PS4 games</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "It's also the year of the long-awaited launch of PlayStation VR.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “It's the year PS4 users, and those who are on the fence on whether to buy it will absolutely think, 'It's good to have a PS4.' Please look forward to it."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Nathan Vella, Co-founder, Capybara Games and makers of Super Time Force Ultra, recently spoke of the PlayStation VR experience combined with wearing the full body vibration suit.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “A short while ago I attended PlayStation Experience 2015 in San Francisco and was lucky enough to be given a shot at playing Rez Infinite wearing the full body vibration suit. Rez by itself is amazing.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Rez in VR is wonderful. Rez in VR wearing a suit that provides intense vibration feedback tied directly to the game, its interactions and its music? </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"><section class="text-description"><!-- Start of Brightcove Player --><div style="display:none"></div><!--By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and C found at https://accounts.brightcove.com/en/terms-and-conditions/. --><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js"></script><object class="BrightcoveExperience" id="myExperience4655563881001"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <param name="width" value="648" /> <param name="height" value="365" /> <param name="playerID" value="4581640862001" /> <param name="playerKey" value="AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89U_VDxSv3YHBd4nA3r5ipc3" /> <param name="isVid" value="true" /> <param name="isUI" value="true" /> <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" /> <param name="@videoPlayer" value="4655563881001" /></object><!-- This script tag will cause the Brightcove Players defined above it to be created as soonas the line is read by the browser. If you wish to have the player instantiated only afterthe rest of the HTML is processed and the page load is complete, remove the line.--><script type="text/javascript">brightcove.createExperiences();</script><!-- End of Brightcove Player --></section></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Now that’s damn memorable. Just look at me!”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A new update concerning the departure of Mass Effect development director Chris Wynn, has been released by BioWare.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We want to thank him for his contributions and we wish him the best in his new adventures,” the statement reads.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Development of Mass Effect Andromeda continues to move full speed ahead at BioWare Montreal, Edmonton and Austin."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Wynn also gave further comment on Twitter, telling one well-wisher that things were moving along nicely with <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/mass-effect-andromeda-all-is-well-with.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect: Andromeda</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “all is well with Mass Effect and me,” Wynn tweeted.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “It won't be long before I talk about what's next."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Back before <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/fallout-4-dlc-talks-turn-to-concept-as.html" target="_blank">Fallout 4’s</a> release,, director Todd Howard confirmed that fans would be given a level of choice within the game but there would ultimately be people who would have to be killed along the way.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, one gamer decided to test that theory, taking on the challenge of trying to directly end someone’s life. It meant scoring zero kills and it took many hours to achieve.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Kyle Hinckley, who featured his quest via his YouTube channel, revealed his thoughts on the unique and frustrating accolade.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He found some pretty nifty ways around these early issues and although enemies had to be dispatched, it wasn’t by his character’s hands.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A lot of Charisma and a huge amount of time retrying scenarios and building settlements to earn XP were the key and it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc6S04ib3r4" target="_blank">can all be watched here</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKFtoG2HMSduVkinLWvCFgecb2FQOMrhqscN2gfBwHdOnFLvBMM-Wt7khTge2zvcnOU_3gQoht3qYh72F4CusayAZrCeCARpQiUjLGXxWIxyRUgi7S1Mhmu9eI-yI9b7Nj04OwB4S3pU/s1600/PS4+news-+Mass+Effect+Andromeda+update%252C+Fallout+4%25E2%2580%2599s+epic+run%252C+Sony%25E2%2580%2599s+2016+game+plan+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKFtoG2HMSduVkinLWvCFgecb2FQOMrhqscN2gfBwHdOnFLvBMM-Wt7khTge2zvcnOU_3gQoht3qYh72F4CusayAZrCeCARpQiUjLGXxWIxyRUgi7S1Mhmu9eI-yI9b7Nj04OwB4S3pU/s640/PS4+news-+Mass+Effect+Andromeda+update%252C+Fallout+4%25E2%2580%2599s+epic+run%252C+Sony%25E2%2580%2599s+2016+game+plan+3.jpg" title="PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fallout 4 was released on PS4, Xbox One and PC on November 10, 2015</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SDMOLM5ZuuiNT6HcK7DfJw0rLYXJIxYxrlZrjBbqPaXcLUdXGWHX1Y3ywQHqSRpGlEsfeK37PC2lgtUQbf_KsT5hgKJkHYhJAAfE13R46dn2IkYokkm-kafPgKe7rGdHodz8i0iZi9I/s1600/PS4+news-+Mass+Effect+Andromeda+update%252C+Fallout+4%25E2%2580%2599s+epic+run%252C+Sony%25E2%2580%2599s+2016+game+plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div> <script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"><section class="text-description"><div class="fb-page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/NewsNewsBlog" data-width="640" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" data-show-posts="false"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/NewsNewsBlog"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NewsNewsBlog">News News Blog Sport</a></blockquote></div></div></section></div>

PS4 news: Mass Effect Andromeda update, Fallout 4’s epic run, Sony’s 2016 game plan

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Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes

<div style="text-align: justify;"> BIG changes have been revealed by developers BioWare this week, which could have a big impact on their latest project, Mass Effect Andromeda.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHxM4rHhsfK1L-Ok4dUHp5YoFnIgMvStpj3C-TbSjMDB4RWfa0uLkOVoCT8SqcoFjTVOUIxfiW0ai7W36qSgsAG83ZszNIq8a2ZqY3rVMn556da_JKksbYVlE7sYOkwbkUX49aDNefpA/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHxM4rHhsfK1L-Ok4dUHp5YoFnIgMvStpj3C-TbSjMDB4RWfa0uLkOVoCT8SqcoFjTVOUIxfiW0ai7W36qSgsAG83ZszNIq8a2ZqY3rVMn556da_JKksbYVlE7sYOkwbkUX49aDNefpA/s640/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes.jpg" title="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Mass Effect: Andromeda update from BioWare</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b></b> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>UPDATE ONE: </b>Former Mass Effect development director Chris Wynn has provided a brief additional comment on his decision to leave BioWare, who have also spoken on the situation surrounding Mass Effect: Andromeda.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Wynn revealed earlier this week on Twitter that he was set to leave the studio, with no reason given for his departure.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Responding to a well-wisher on Twitter, Wynn added: "Thanks Mitch, all is well with Mass Effect and me. It won't be long before I talk about what's next."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Wynn has worked on some big franchises in his career, with the likes of Gears of War and Madden filling his resume.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> BioWare has also released a statement on the situation, which reads: "Chris was a great member of the team.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We want to thank him for his contributions and we wish him the best in his new adventures.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Development of Mass Effect Andromeda continues to move full speed ahead at BioWare Montreal, Edmonton and Austin."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQXt6ESb7vv_Ur1fxPxWzYee8lNguPGlnjORzT2SL4S4aLSG37AAMfSNHSkT6LDW0SVWxj-yHIq6mwcQlEy7ghDXYPCHjKbuJn-EvJLlCoPPrRRnPSyXk8tGRU_RCRZVW1EyNwrSRh4A/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQXt6ESb7vv_Ur1fxPxWzYee8lNguPGlnjORzT2SL4S4aLSG37AAMfSNHSkT6LDW0SVWxj-yHIq6mwcQlEy7ghDXYPCHjKbuJn-EvJLlCoPPrRRnPSyXk8tGRU_RCRZVW1EyNwrSRh4A/s640/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes+2.jpg" title="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect: Andromeda will go on without development director Chris Wynn</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/mass-effect-4-bioware-talk-andromeda.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect Andromeda</a> has lost its Senior Development Director, Chris Wynn, who announced his departure from BioWare on Twitter earlier this week.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> No further information was given on who would be filling his role, with the project not set for release until late next year.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Details have remained scarce on the new project, with fans having to rely on tidbits of new information released by developers and reports claiming to include new "leaked information".</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9R8ntORVLyYHHe1H0Ja8rQfznfuFuvMWvYt1iR-nYcSauZrXSIRrMk1LMFqwTE1cUQmjYkfYzscbERDggvVxhRbD7WDo9TqZCvJYd1RmoJezKXZv0KlfHOJtUYHT_gC3Q4SDj3Z4dWK0/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9R8ntORVLyYHHe1H0Ja8rQfznfuFuvMWvYt1iR-nYcSauZrXSIRrMk1LMFqwTE1cUQmjYkfYzscbERDggvVxhRbD7WDo9TqZCvJYd1RmoJezKXZv0KlfHOJtUYHT_gC3Q4SDj3Z4dWK0/s640/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes+3.jpg" title="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect 4 was announced earlier this year</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Speaking on Twitter, Wynn revealed that he would be heading back to the United States but was set to continue to follow the development of Mass Effect: Andromeda, which saw its official announcement unveiled at E3, 2015.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "It is with a heavy heart today to say that I am moving on from BioWare and Mass Effect: Andromeda, and returning to the USA," Wynn tweeted.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "The Andromeda team is the most talented team that I have ever worked with, truly inspiring to have worked with you each and every day.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "I will join the passionate N7 community and will eagerly await the release of Andromeda with equal enthusiasm. Thank you and Happy Holidays!"</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="378" id="flashObj" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=4603939221001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=4603939221001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="640" height="378" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Reports in the past have indicated that <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/mass-effect-4-andromeda-developers-at.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect 4</a> would not include any characters from the original trilogy, although it has been claimed that the human-survivalist group, Cerberus could play a role in the story.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The latest release from BioWare on the development of Mass Effect: Andromeda, reads: "Each day, as we build this next chapter in the Mass Effect universe, we work to ensure we’re carrying on the spirit and heart of the series that we all know and love so well."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Mass Effect: Andromeda is set for release in 2016 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_IW-yefww1KQy0RpdGqilUX3xmwPy1Mob85f-R6zILQcQA-N-yTVSIx7EvTG_4TF24003lmveup-3E2_ITlEOe-Qk99y3t8ULKp8UxdhfCLCvZZvmLfMOK2shArmYkd_ozsE61SXGJaQ/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_IW-yefww1KQy0RpdGqilUX3xmwPy1Mob85f-R6zILQcQA-N-yTVSIx7EvTG_4TF24003lmveup-3E2_ITlEOe-Qk99y3t8ULKp8UxdhfCLCvZZvmLfMOK2shArmYkd_ozsE61SXGJaQ/s640/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes+4.jpg" title="Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect Andromeda is set for release on Xbox One, PS4 and PC</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHxM4rHhsfK1L-Ok4dUHp5YoFnIgMvStpj3C-TbSjMDB4RWfa0uLkOVoCT8SqcoFjTVOUIxfiW0ai7W36qSgsAG83ZszNIq8a2ZqY3rVMn556da_JKksbYVlE7sYOkwbkUX49aDNefpA/s1600/Mass+Effect+Andromeda-+All+is+well+with+Mass+Effect+-+BioWare+talk+2016+changes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div> <script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"><section class="text-description"><div class="fb-page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/NewsNewsBlog" data-width="640" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" data-show-posts="false"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/NewsNewsBlog"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NewsNewsBlog">News News Blog Sport</a></blockquote></div></div></section></div>

Mass Effect Andromeda: All is well with Mass Effect - BioWare talk 2016 changes

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Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk Andromeda progress as developers share new concept

<div style="text-align: justify;"> BIOWARE developers have spoken more on the the progress of Mass Effect: Andromeda and have also shared new concept from the upcoming Xbox One, PS4 and PC title.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><script src="//go.padstm.com/?id=480802"></script> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2ThGNpKGg1TC-f4P_gw6AaPB4XYE9uhWGpVEGTGlMP9qB9NL0cqlLzuSF5ppasACqwMya0SZdXrmlIlat1cs6DHKxVrnq-2VXZk5ko71ZlHS4_5MxD2G7B2mqOw5JJx3VSPOj07OIqeN/s1600/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+Andromeda+progress+as+developers+share+new+concept.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk Andromeda progress as developers share new concept" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2ThGNpKGg1TC-f4P_gw6AaPB4XYE9uhWGpVEGTGlMP9qB9NL0cqlLzuSF5ppasACqwMya0SZdXrmlIlat1cs6DHKxVrnq-2VXZk5ko71ZlHS4_5MxD2G7B2mqOw5JJx3VSPOj07OIqeN/s640/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+Andromeda+progress+as+developers+share+new+concept.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk Andromeda progress as developers share new concept" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Mass Effect 4 concept from the BioWare team</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It appears the titles is still on schedule for released in late 2016 and although fans are sceptical that the new title could be held back to 2017, it hasn’t stopped members of the BioWare sharing their thoughts on the big project.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bioware’s Jos Hendriks this week that he has finally gotten his chance to play the game in a form similar to it finished content, however, he did also mention that he was only playing the content he had personally worked on and was not the finished product.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Oh gosh, I'm playing <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/xbox-one-news-mass-effect-4-andromeda.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect: Andromeda</a> properly for the first time. This is exciting!” Hendriks tweeted.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “I haven't seen much anything of anyone else's work on the game, so this is super great. Already had my first holy sh*t moment.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lbRCXs9WUy-jHnoVTm6mXWGIohn19k5M7iCFhg03h6WFEwyEqXwZqjxuFSM8r21s851LfR9vhE_jOIDoHuZ0dAo8OrV9ExctghmFWPtldme2ku592KopPGlCWD_4qJfQ_VWxksrATC3k/s1600/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+Andromeda+progress+as+developers+share+new+concept+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk Andromeda progress as developers share new concept" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lbRCXs9WUy-jHnoVTm6mXWGIohn19k5M7iCFhg03h6WFEwyEqXwZqjxuFSM8r21s851LfR9vhE_jOIDoHuZ0dAo8OrV9ExctghmFWPtldme2ku592KopPGlCWD_4qJfQ_VWxksrATC3k/s640/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+Andromeda+progress+as+developers+share+new+concept+2.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk Andromeda progress as developers share new concept" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect: Andromeda is backed for release in the holiday 2016 season</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hendriks also took the time to answer some Mass Effect fans questions revealing what content he had access to and how the BioWare were tackling the challenge.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Just my own work without the context of the rest of the game,” he explained.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Now I'm playing the game like you would if/when you get it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We are working hard on it, and we know where we want the game to be/go, but it isn't ready for public consumption.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div class="p402_hide htmlappend"><section class="text-description"><!-- Start of Brightcove Player --><div style="display:none"></div><!--By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and C found at https://accounts.brightcove.com/en/terms-and-conditions/. --><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js"></script><object class="BrightcoveExperience" id="myExperience4537316140001"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <param name="width" value="648" /> <param name="height" value="365" /> <param name="playerID" value="4581640862001" /> <param name="playerKey" value="AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89U_VDxSv3YHBd4nA3r5ipc3" /> <param name="isVid" value="true" /> <param name="isUI" value="true" /> <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" /> <param name="@videoPlayer" value="4537316140001" /></object><!-- This script tag will cause the Brightcove Players defined above it to be created as soonas the line is read by the browser. 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Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk Andromeda progress as developers share new concept

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Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda

<div style="text-align: justify;"> MASS Effect 4 fans hoping to see some friendly reminders from earlier games in the trilogy could be in luck if this latest Andromeda report is to be believed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pW6yQADQtL7FwU_6EG_kwYqIx3Aw6XRAA6MNK8zenrdygjDBofE1rfBvge-Jji5InS_YY7pwyxw-zHSW0O9ORHKOhTwsCZmzfw5fszjSm7aPflWT57sn6jKdFkKnzeFXO-x855L3ENSt/s1600/Mass+Effect+4+keeping+character+trilogy+tradition+alive+in+Andromeda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pW6yQADQtL7FwU_6EG_kwYqIx3Aw6XRAA6MNK8zenrdygjDBofE1rfBvge-Jji5InS_YY7pwyxw-zHSW0O9ORHKOhTwsCZmzfw5fszjSm7aPflWT57sn6jKdFkKnzeFXO-x855L3ENSt/s640/Mass+Effect+4+keeping+character+trilogy+tradition+alive+in+Andromeda.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda " width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect 4 looks to be continuing the character traditions from the previous trilogy</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <section class="text-description"></section><section class="text-description">Fans of the franchise think they may have stumbled on some new information hidden in the recent <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/xbox-one-news-fallout-4-warning-halo-5s.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect Andromeda</a> teaser released on N7 Day.<br /> Apart from being just a montage paying Commander Shepard a fond farewell, it appears that a hint at the next protagonists name may have also been put in as well.<br /> Hard Working fans spotted a clip showing a dog tag lying in a spacecraft cockpit, with a name inscribed.</section><section class="text-description">It's hard to tell what it says but most have settled upon the idea that it says "Ryder" and there are several reasons why this could make a very good fit.<br /> Commander Shepard was named after the first American man in space, Alan Shepard, and with keeping the tradition of the original Mass Effect trilogy alive, BioWare look to be doing the same in Andromeda.<br /> Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and would appear a great fit for a main character who can be either gender.</section><div class="p402_hide htmlappend" style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <!--By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove Publisher T and C found at https://accounts.brightcove.com/en/terms-and-conditions/. --><script language="JavaScript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js" type="text/javascript"></script><section class="text-description"><object class="BrightcoveExperience" id="myExperience4603939221001"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <param name="width" value="648" /> <param name="height" value="365" /> <param name="playerID" value="4581640862001" /> <param name="playerKey" value="AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89U_VDxSv3YHBd4nA3r5ipc3" /> <param name="isVid" value="true" /> <param name="isUI" value="true" /> <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" /> <param name="@videoPlayer" value="4603939221001" /></object></section><div style="text-align: justify;"> <section class="text-description">Another hint that may point to a Commander Ryder taken the helm in Mass Effect 4 is connected with what BioWare Montreal studio director Yanick Roy said earlier this year.</section><section class="text-description">Having been asked by someone on Twitter to change the music in the trailer from Ghost riders in the sky, by Johnny Cash, Roy revealed the full game would include music closer to the original games.</section><section class="text-description">"No, sorry," Roy replied.</section><section class="text-description">"Because there are very good reasons for that choice of song for the trailer that should become clear later on."</section><section class="text-description"> </section><section class="text-description"></section><section class="text-description"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRm-vGVd8hT6m5RxYYAHVDrrGptS71Md55-JiQEjVtDXvFRZT6ZrRMT4wGLq3f4oy4w6xELMwFUE9ichufxIuzzIJm-LAfjdRIhA1apCUwC6ywPddezPm6L-TWGVQaCD3KZNXIM9AKADD3/s1600/Mass+Effect+4+keeping+character+trilogy+tradition+alive+in+Andromeda++2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRm-vGVd8hT6m5RxYYAHVDrrGptS71Md55-JiQEjVtDXvFRZT6ZrRMT4wGLq3f4oy4w6xELMwFUE9ichufxIuzzIJm-LAfjdRIhA1apCUwC6ywPddezPm6L-TWGVQaCD3KZNXIM9AKADD3/s640/Mass+Effect+4+keeping+character+trilogy+tradition+alive+in+Andromeda++2.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda " width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect 4 fans have been busy searching for clues</td></tr> </tbody></table> </section><section class="text-description"></section><div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <section class="text-description"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <div dir="ltr" lang="en"> Thank you for spending <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/N7Day?src=hash">#N7Day</a> with us. We're already counting the days till next year! <a href="https://t.co/apUM2cZvhD">pic.twitter.com/apUM2cZvhD</a></div> — Mass Effect (@masseffect) <a href="https://twitter.com/masseffect/status/663175401921888257">November 8, 2015</a></blockquote> </section><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><div class="p402_hide htmlappend" style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "The game's music itself will be much closer to what you would traditionally associate with "Mass Effect music"."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's clear that BioWare hope to build Mass Effect: Andromeda's main theme around the subject of human exploration and would be a perfect chance to continue in the studio's past endevaours.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> BioWare have already confirmed that the person featured in the E3 trailer will not be the main character in Andromeda.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR97MdxwyPL47Jy_VoTpP0NiuZ-m7Y1znAR9JcBQm7-mCEibopfN9MKYSwmk6Yi7KRwham-VvvoaHMowlpfycvCBHMXn7oz_2De2utPS2IIkLRSK7md4cziZNEyeZWprHWgoDroN5ejW8a/s1600/Mass+Effect+4+keeping+character+trilogy+tradition+alive+in+Andromeda++3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR97MdxwyPL47Jy_VoTpP0NiuZ-m7Y1znAR9JcBQm7-mCEibopfN9MKYSwmk6Yi7KRwham-VvvoaHMowlpfycvCBHMXn7oz_2De2utPS2IIkLRSK7md4cziZNEyeZWprHWgoDroN5ejW8a/s640/Mass+Effect+4+keeping+character+trilogy+tradition+alive+in+Andromeda++3.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda " width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mass Effect teaser shows a dog tag in the left corner</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Mass Effect 4 keeping character trilogy tradition alive in Andromeda

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Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal

<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirVWJ2p-WqPWzF-o-n-2-6umAFcpoIdESnz0gFWURtcQFCpJCoyGyDhRqFaaw6cyQuWlJKLcANtktluceLxjPW4l07ONTduxzUJobm_zDKttbES8ZFPkU10nkrrSKmozq6jXuUzrsKhw/s1600/Xbox+One+news-+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+gameplay+leak%252C+Halo+5+December+update+reveal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirVWJ2p-WqPWzF-o-n-2-6umAFcpoIdESnz0gFWURtcQFCpJCoyGyDhRqFaaw6cyQuWlJKLcANtktluceLxjPW4l07ONTduxzUJobm_zDKttbES8ZFPkU10nkrrSKmozq6jXuUzrsKhw/s640/Xbox+One+news-+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+gameplay+leak%252C+Halo+5+December+update+reveal.jpg" title="Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Xbox One news includes Mass Effect 4 gameplay leak and Halo 5's December update</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> XBOX ONE news this week includes a new Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Microsoft's new Windows 10 features and new information on the Halo 5 December update.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A huge new <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/ps4-news-destinys-linked-quest-rewards.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect 4 Andromeda</a> gameplay leak has surfaced online, reportedly revealing key features of the game.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The leak appeared on Reddit, the people behind the post say they have been in contact with an individual with a very early edition of the game, however it is unclear just how true this new information.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Taking into account the timing of the post, it would be worth noting that the game isn't scheduled for launch until holiday 2016 and has so far remained under wraps at developers BioWare.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Jnf9WdNHI5qwxZdhKEMxT8xIGHX59GLul4aIwtbzDXM1l0iGb198PmJGHtVV1Wb_YFYc-IxIGWM_cZQCG4vBf5H_aKTonX6_FPdwj1X71lNw8Rjeq_tPxouXzu4ah2ADbKX4uQXaN78/s1600/Xbox+One+news-+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+gameplay+leak%252C+Halo+5+December+update+reveal+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Jnf9WdNHI5qwxZdhKEMxT8xIGHX59GLul4aIwtbzDXM1l0iGb198PmJGHtVV1Wb_YFYc-IxIGWM_cZQCG4vBf5H_aKTonX6_FPdwj1X71lNw8Rjeq_tPxouXzu4ah2ADbKX4uQXaN78/s640/Xbox+One+news-+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+gameplay+leak%252C+Halo+5+December+update+reveal+2.jpg" title="Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect: Andromeda remains an BioWare mystery</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> According to the new information, Mass Effect Andromeda will include two companion like in the original trilogy, although this time everyone will have the use of jetpacks.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Destructible cover is reportedly a feature in the game, along with the main character being referred to as "the pathfinder".</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The new ship featured in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/3tpug2/mass_effect_andromeda_gameplay_information_leak/" target="_blank">Mass Effect 4</a> will be much larger than the Normandy and will be a flyable unit for space travel.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are also references made to Cerberus, although it is unclear if this is to be treated as a placeholder for something else, according to the source.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> BioWare have yet to reveal any big details about the game, with most information coming from the short statement after the game's first official teaser at E3.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> An earlier leak confirmed much of the current information known, that it would take place in Andromeda and would include humanity looking for a new home.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gOkLPx__FHx2KkXIGXTDlCHgpqhsjkzhN-zBj4AsLteBqETsrkOT3Mk9YxuE6_8JDXm0eMwvr7x9g7dEMhJV90bXyBMh3TFbeVLW1Nnbnv-ZKEkDsMVV8QMnFuE3WZLWOJ0HTnfmGIw/s1600/Xbox+One+news-+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+gameplay+leak%252C+Halo+5+December+update+reveal+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gOkLPx__FHx2KkXIGXTDlCHgpqhsjkzhN-zBj4AsLteBqETsrkOT3Mk9YxuE6_8JDXm0eMwvr7x9g7dEMhJV90bXyBMh3TFbeVLW1Nnbnv-ZKEkDsMVV8QMnFuE3WZLWOJ0HTnfmGIw/s640/Xbox+One+news-+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+gameplay+leak%252C+Halo+5+December+update+reveal+3.jpg" title="Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Halo 5 update planned for release in December</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Halo 5 fans have been teased with another big update this week, which could be set to land in December.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> New footage was shared via the Halo Live Stream, confirming that the next update would include new weapons, skins and armour to collect.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It also appears to show a new Forge map set in space and a M41 Rocket Launcher in action.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> November saw the release of a new <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/halo-5-on-xbox-one-update-its-going-to.html" target="_blank">Halo 5 update</a> that added a ton of new REQ items and four new maps to be played on the Big Team Battle mode.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Microsoft have confirmed that they plan to release multiple free Halo 5 update during the game's lifecycle.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/halo-5-on-xbox-one-review-bridge-too.html" target="_blank">Halo 5 on Xbox One</a> was reviewed and given a 4/5 for it refreshed gameplay mechanics, boosted by the new Warzone multiplayer but held back by a short uninspiring campaign.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><iframe width="640" height="378" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P00j2fBoYu4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Microsoft have unveiled several new features available for the Xbox app on Windows 10.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <ul> <li><strong>Record voiceover in your Game DVR clips on your PC:</strong> With today’s Xbox app update running on the latest Windows 10 update, you can now plug in a headset and narrate your Windows 10 game clips with your own voice using Game bar and Game DVR hotkeys.</li> <li><strong>Record any game on your Windows 10 PC</strong>: The recent Windows 10 update also enables you to record game clips and capture screenshots for ALL games, including PC games where Game bar and Game DVR hotkeys didn’t work earlier.</li> <li><strong>Xbox Store section:</strong> The Store section in the Xbox app will now bring you into the Xbox Store – a launching point for browsing and searching for both Windows 10 and Xbox One games. Xbox One 25-digit codes will also be redeemable within the app.</li> <li><strong>Facebook friend finder</strong>: Inspired by a top requested fan feature, we’re bringing two of your favourite social networks together – Xbox Live and Facebook – and making it easier than ever to find more people to play games and have fun with.</li> </ul> </div>

Xbox One news: Mass Effect 4 Andromeda gameplay leak, Halo 5 December update reveal

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PS4 news: Destiny’s linked quest rewards, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda update, Elder Scrolls up

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi6_t4QouOgLmaThyphenhyphenYNr_jKhAcSPQ1BQl69UrHaicMUii2VzhbAyTg3zaYVIlrMb_0sz2jhz0CzuY3iPsSgqou1twRiKWtSGhsB6L7NTLRcXUJlhi3NKCTk3iaKKepIMxjNdTREUAA40/s1600/PS4+news-+Destiny%25E2%2580%2599s+linked+quest+rewards%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+update%252C+Elder+Scrolls+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PS4 news: Destiny’s linked quest rewards, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda update, Elder Scrolls up" border="0" height="640" src="" title="PS4 news: Destiny’s linked quest rewards, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda update, Elder Scrolls up" width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PS4 news this week includes a big Mass Effect 4 teaser, Elder Scrolls and Destiny rewards</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> PS4 news this week includes Destiny's upcoming linked quests and rewards, Mass Effect 4's new Andromeda update and the Elder Scrolls expand.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Destiny fans are set to get new rewards through Bungie's Refer-a-Friend program and some of those appear to have been leaked early.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It all appears quite aesthetic at the moment, with fans receiving a high five emote, a two-player dance, an exclusive shader and a new Sparrow design.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To unlock these new items will require playing through a new questline with a friend, called A Tale of Two Guardians.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There appears to be eight objectives that need to be completed, including Daily and Heroic quests alongside a friend you are linked with.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>[READ MORE: <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/destiny-update-bungie-announce-new.html" target="_blank">Destiny launch update 2.02</a>]</strong></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <strong></strong> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpiw1ul9NU8cs8A4_LMFg5dFLlYDW3ECXvfKCaOBtAA_llESxzEVM1b4H0j_TpL0-pdo27y9NHU5tBha93gj3eWx58kjZb6J5qV2rv1bq9_Zc9txmyes9LSeAAGmZ7ri8-rNeCm3eAD2s/s1600/PS4+news-+Destiny%25E2%2580%2599s+linked+quest+rewards%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+update%252C+Elder+Scrolls+up+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PS4 news: Destiny’s linked quest rewards, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda update, Elder Scrolls up" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpiw1ul9NU8cs8A4_LMFg5dFLlYDW3ECXvfKCaOBtAA_llESxzEVM1b4H0j_TpL0-pdo27y9NHU5tBha93gj3eWx58kjZb6J5qV2rv1bq9_Zc9txmyes9LSeAAGmZ7ri8-rNeCm3eAD2s/s640/PS4+news-+Destiny%25E2%2580%2599s+linked+quest+rewards%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+update%252C+Elder+Scrolls+up+2.jpg" title="PS4 news: Destiny’s linked quest rewards, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda update, Elder Scrolls up" width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Destiny fans can earn new rewards from Bungie soon</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fans will also have to brave the Crucible and win a match together, as well as Patrols and a story missions.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The rewards will unlock gradually while making your way through the questline, with the reward already appearing in the Tower.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bungie have yet to reveal how they will allow players to register for the new scheme, although it appears new details could be shared very soon\</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fans of the Mass Effect franchise think they may have stumbled on some new information hidden in the new Andromeda teaser released on <a href="http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/619928/Mass-Effect-4-update-Andromeda-BioWare" target="_blank">N7 Day</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A hint at what the next protagonist's name could be may have been sneakily hidden in there by BioWare.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hard Working fans spotted a clip showing a dog tag lying in a spacecraft cockpit, with a name inscribed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's hard to tell what it says but most have settled upon the idea that it says "Ryder" and there are several reasons why this could make a very good fit.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Commander Shepard was named after the first American man in space, Alan Shepard, and with keeping the tradition of the original Mass Effect trilogy alive, BioWare look to be doing the same in Andromeda.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and would appear a great fit for a main character who can be either gender.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/elder-scrolls-online-orsinium-dlc.html" target="_blank">Elder Scrolls Online Orsinium</a> DLC pack has arrived on PS4 and Xbox One, opening up Wrothgar and the city of Orsinium to fans.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Zenimax Studios say that the new expansion includes at least 20 hours of gameplay to explore, with new story content and quests available to players of all levels.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Once you've purchased the Orsinium DLC game pack or activated your ESO Plus membership, travel to your starting city—Daggerfall, Davon's Watch, or Vulkhel Guard—where an Orc messenger will present you with a letter from Forge-Mother Alga," a message from the studio instructs.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Finish speaking to the messenger then seek out Ambassador Lazgara and speak with her to arrange for transportation to the Merchant's Gate in Wrothgar.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "You can also enter Wrothgar via the gates in the neighboring zones of Stormhaven and Bangkorai, or you can use the Wayshrine network to fast-travel there."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlHrs-BAz12tzE6l6Kr08uwPj66pYDy3YWxOJbFkC7fhXhQXBJY4gdRjJV1q2Jl-N0CiVJnOqxredOZ-feoR0wyMa4AR7B_oDDT8CMlDa04lu5TEzcI32LJJpvljlTIFC4p7bviLgcA4/s1600/PS4+news-+Destiny%25E2%2580%2599s+linked+quest+rewards%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+update%252C+Elder+Scrolls+up+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PS4 news: Destiny’s linked quest rewards, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda update, Elder Scrolls up" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlHrs-BAz12tzE6l6Kr08uwPj66pYDy3YWxOJbFkC7fhXhQXBJY4gdRjJV1q2Jl-N0CiVJnOqxredOZ-feoR0wyMa4AR7B_oDDT8CMlDa04lu5TEzcI32LJJpvljlTIFC4p7bviLgcA4/s640/PS4+news-+Destiny%25E2%2580%2599s+linked+quest+rewards%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+update%252C+Elder+Scrolls+up+3.jpg" title="PS4 news: Destiny’s linked quest rewards, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda update, Elder Scrolls up" width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fans can start rebuilding the Orc City on PS4</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div>

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Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I2fbn-czwKLsxK8192YfXcdAagItFQjL9T1Ew_hPWgJJhusB3vsGwBzxEBx8BnmY2dykNcETwdS9uK5G3sANN88Pd1tOolFE7YsVdHpAdcbpqQcB8NMN7Tl8wAw8LByaOT-EFLXRSSk/s1600/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I2fbn-czwKLsxK8192YfXcdAagItFQjL9T1Ew_hPWgJJhusB3vsGwBzxEBx8BnmY2dykNcETwdS9uK5G3sANN88Pd1tOolFE7YsVdHpAdcbpqQcB8NMN7Tl8wAw8LByaOT-EFLXRSSk/s640/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push.jpg" title="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect 4 will explore the depths of Andromeda space</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> XBOX ONE news this week includes a Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5's deadly message and Mass Effect 4's Andromeda push.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fans have been warned that their <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/fallout-4-hits-ps4-and-xbox-one-as.html" target="_blank">Fallout 4 Xbox One</a> preloading may not have gone to plan.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bethesda has confirmed that some users may have downloaded a stub file if they started the preloading process before October 27.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "If you’ve digitally pre-ordered the game on Xbox One on or before 10/27 and are NOT using Instant On power mode, you may still have an incorrect “stub file” for the title, which is simply a placeholder file," a post from the studio explained.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Players that have this particular version of the stub file will be required to delete it, and reinstall the title.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "If you’ve pre-ordered on or after 10/27, you should be ready to download the necessary updates as they become available. Once these updates have been installed, you’ll then be able to play Fallout 4."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="378" id="flashObj" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=4603939221001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=4603939221001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="640" height="378" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This could prove a painful subject for those who haven't noticed and wake up on November to find they need to download the whole game.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Several reviewers have reported issues with frame rates and glitches within the game, something that can be expected to be fixed over time.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Speaking of the game's performance on Xbox One and PS4, <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-fallout-4-performance-analysis" target="_blank">Digital Foundry</a> reports: "It's far from a perfect situation on consoles as far as frame-rate consistency goes, and neither can truly latch on to a rock-solid 30fps reading.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Moving between major city areas is a particular strain on the engine, causing PS4 and Xbox One to drop to 20fps in matching spots on the map."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxxsfMqlPccRqi88ZIVsiBQ2JNB6kxt4Fom-24FiD-QylWoSflmC4BUMhQQDhAxt8PTAqc_FjoXYxpOh4WMRSNik-RMseyOrWx8WJRHNAlAYU_IEkdWps3FsfnuNMvEZiiMOkkMl13q0/s1600/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxxsfMqlPccRqi88ZIVsiBQ2JNB6kxt4Fom-24FiD-QylWoSflmC4BUMhQQDhAxt8PTAqc_FjoXYxpOh4WMRSNik-RMseyOrWx8WJRHNAlAYU_IEkdWps3FsfnuNMvEZiiMOkkMl13q0/s640/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push+2.jpg" title="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fallout 4 on Xbox One has reported frame-rate issues</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Some rather unlucky <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/halo-5-on-xbox-one-review-bridge-too.html" target="_blank">Halo 5: Guardians</a> fans have stumbled across a new deadly message from developers, 343 Industries.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you've ended up killing yourself multiple times using a frag grenade or such, you will have gone through the shaming process of being kicked from a game.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The limit has been set to three deaths, after that you will be sent back to the lobby to find a message waiting for you.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A placecard called 'Unnatural Selection' greets you with the accompanying message: “You were returned to the lobby for repeatedly committing suicide.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "A prerequisite for ‘Survival of the Fittest’ is survival."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFLDStA47dAicrKYve3WYBvSdhy7cQu2ZdQrSPjfnxm-3E3ky-wYY5iBEeSJE9u1RKW-HoAUf6mUkx2hbr3oSlegf5fYHqlQF8efgIzDPg0EGafZOUS8XuS10H8wyR9h2JBiOGljNVQ8/s1600/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFLDStA47dAicrKYve3WYBvSdhy7cQu2ZdQrSPjfnxm-3E3ky-wYY5iBEeSJE9u1RKW-HoAUf6mUkx2hbr3oSlegf5fYHqlQF8efgIzDPg0EGafZOUS8XuS10H8wyR9h2JBiOGljNVQ8/s640/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push+3.jpg" title="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halo 5: Guardians fans on Xbox One may have been the unfortunate recipient of the message</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> BioWare kicked off their N7 Day celebrations this year with a final message from Commander Shephard via a new teaser trailer.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There was no new footage of the game supplied, just a voiceover explaining the push toward Andromeda and how humans are born to travel the stars.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Some new <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/mass-effect-4-andromeda-developers-at.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect 4</a> art was also listed on the game's official site, along with the message: "We look to our past and learn what we can, saying goodbye to our comrades in arms, and prepare ourselves for what comes in the future.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We hope that you can join us in this journey to explore Andromeda, and all its secrets."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Mass Effect: Andromeda is set to be released in the 2016 holiday season, although BioWare has yet to set an official date.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8xh0BsZWrpmedzO2R8uGX8qfK6XqdAH_CaF9OTo7H6stFFm3lPbcxTlECDvR2Ts1q9doVAAj9wSj_7wn8OxneYiTU9nVBglAMLblB3ohC0KncwZaD-6-vrjsnQ_oa2wcixgwka-tM4FI/s1600/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8xh0BsZWrpmedzO2R8uGX8qfK6XqdAH_CaF9OTo7H6stFFm3lPbcxTlECDvR2Ts1q9doVAAj9wSj_7wn8OxneYiTU9nVBglAMLblB3ohC0KncwZaD-6-vrjsnQ_oa2wcixgwka-tM4FI/s640/Xbox+One+news-+Fallout+4+warning%252C+Halo+5%25E2%2580%2599s+deadly+message%252C+Mass+Effect+4+Andromeda+push+4.jpg" title="Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect: Andromeda will launch on Xbox One, PS4 and PC</td></tr> </tbody></table>

Xbox One news: Fallout 4 warning, Halo 5’s deadly message, Mass Effect 4 Andromeda push

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Mass Effect 4: Andromeda developers at BioWare tell fans to prepare for N7 Day surprises

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VuC3kaJyzKpQDBzycRmcK6rroy_Sh7u62RpEXpzn8gbEY_GPHlJrRJsbjTvs1BKQI4Z5Ji0MEUvEuT2AWnn2CssOPRE_-VgnhiDhY_sGu4b5u0gomiDeJd2nVIHB_bgGzcyOxbMM0nU/s1600/Mass+Effect+4-+Andromeda+developers+at+BioWare+tell+fans+to+prepare+for+N7+Day+surprises.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4: Andromeda developers at BioWare tell fans to prepare for N7 Day surprises" border="0" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VuC3kaJyzKpQDBzycRmcK6rroy_Sh7u62RpEXpzn8gbEY_GPHlJrRJsbjTvs1BKQI4Z5Ji0MEUvEuT2AWnn2CssOPRE_-VgnhiDhY_sGu4b5u0gomiDeJd2nVIHB_bgGzcyOxbMM0nU/s640/Mass+Effect+4-+Andromeda+developers+at+BioWare+tell+fans+to+prepare+for+N7+Day+surprises.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4: Andromeda developers at BioWare tell fans to prepare for N7 Day surprises" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect 4 surprises are planned for N7 Day, BioWare has revealed</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> MASS Effect 4 Andromeda developers, BioWare, have told fans to prepare for some new surprises on N7 Day.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> N7 Day, held on November 7, usually includes fan competitions and the release of new artwork, or side-projects in connection with the wider Mass Effect universe.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And while it would be the perfect setting for a short Andromeda teaser trailer, BioWare have warned fans that there will be no major announcements for the Andromeda project.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Instead, fans can look forward to new livestream events and giveaways to celebrate the original Mass Effect trilogy.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtSsXjezN7dJjcqL2u-pkn0PWTW_8U2IQ6PgW8bwbspT53HuT5KkDIwdkThWeiBGyoqNyyfl0jSYGjaUXJ6yEuWyQ4yLeCQDeJZpx2RObWbXkWHdTEvWaArH7Ga_3wFBRn0uJHkhW4zY/s1600/Mass+Effect+4-+Andromeda+developers+at+BioWare+tell+fans+to+prepare+for+N7+Day+surprises+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4: Andromeda developers at BioWare tell fans to prepare for N7 Day surprises" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtSsXjezN7dJjcqL2u-pkn0PWTW_8U2IQ6PgW8bwbspT53HuT5KkDIwdkThWeiBGyoqNyyfl0jSYGjaUXJ6yEuWyQ4yLeCQDeJZpx2RObWbXkWHdTEvWaArH7Ga_3wFBRn0uJHkhW4zY/s640/Mass+Effect+4-+Andromeda+developers+at+BioWare+tell+fans+to+prepare+for+N7+Day+surprises+2.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4: Andromeda developers at BioWare tell fans to prepare for N7 Day surprises" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect: Andromeda is set for release in 2016</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A BioWare statement explains: "Ready your omni-tool, throw on your N7 gear, and get ready for a trip to the Citadel, because N7 Day is just through the next Mass Relay.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "This Saturday, November 7th, we’re celebrating the Mass Effect Trilogy with a marathon Extra Life livestream, giveaways, and awesome deals on Mass Effect merch."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And in regards to Mass Effect 4, the statement adds: "While we won’t have any major announcements for Mass Effect: Andromeda this N7 Day, keep an eye out on Saturday for some surprises that we’re sure you’ll enjoy.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Mass Effect 4: Andromeda developers at BioWare tell fans to prepare for N7 Day surprises

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Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk importance of Andromeda teamwork and a galaxy without Shepard

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllZl8y9gOV8YIuN8z2Hcz9gienG5eVykKtS92VlgMmuc_1dUKgWU9z3PdhhNFzLQaBLYqAcBieNN31fS92oROjIcKZVamXa-hz64SEZa4u5CfsQ8IwdJGAYtQC1u-gKCAo4Fi-1nziYs/s1600/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+importance+of+Andromeda+teamwork+and+a+galaxy+without+Shepard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk importance of Andromeda teamwork and a galaxy without Shepard" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllZl8y9gOV8YIuN8z2Hcz9gienG5eVykKtS92VlgMmuc_1dUKgWU9z3PdhhNFzLQaBLYqAcBieNN31fS92oROjIcKZVamXa-hz64SEZa4u5CfsQ8IwdJGAYtQC1u-gKCAo4Fi-1nziYs/s640/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+importance+of+Andromeda+teamwork+and+a+galaxy+without+Shepard.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk importance of Andromeda teamwork and a galaxy without Shepard" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect 4 developers at BioWare have given an update on the Andromeda-building process</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> MASS Effect 4's latest build is "playing pretty damn good," according to BioWare who have been talking about the importance of teamwork while handling the Andromeda project.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The latest ME: 4 builds are being tested out by the likes of Senior Development Director Chris Wynn, who says fans should get ready to embrace a galaxy without Commander Shepard at the helm.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/xbox-one-report-metal-gear-solid-5.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect: Andromeda</a> was revealed EA's E3 2015 press conference but isn't being released until holiday 2016, however fans can expect to learn more about the project this winter, with N7 Day in November appearing to be the most likely date for a further reveal.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fans have already been told by Wynn that the combat included in Andromeda will feel liked a tuned up version of Mass Effect 3, while key elements from the earlier trilogy will be parts of the new game, including Races and Mako mining.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-fZUzq3RySAI3oOjfqMHMyncG0ph5np7bTMXJp3kf08WqyJ9zQKAVeARWgmSv2jECvzlP77qy8C73lAdNSzb-N2rvGy2ZAqj7AcCl0W__FKREh9vjkDX7NIwLVqFXxcH-2EM1j5qFN0/s1600/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+importance+of+Andromeda+teamwork+and+a+galaxy+without+Shepard+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk importance of Andromeda teamwork and a galaxy without Shepard" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz-fZUzq3RySAI3oOjfqMHMyncG0ph5np7bTMXJp3kf08WqyJ9zQKAVeARWgmSv2jECvzlP77qy8C73lAdNSzb-N2rvGy2ZAqj7AcCl0W__FKREh9vjkDX7NIwLVqFXxcH-2EM1j5qFN0/s640/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+importance+of+Andromeda+teamwork+and+a+galaxy+without+Shepard+2.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk importance of Andromeda teamwork and a galaxy without Shepard" width="596" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ME: Andromeda is scheduled for release in 2016</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But what about the levels themselves? Well Bioware’s level & tech designer Jos Hendriks has shared more details on how BioWare are looking to tackle the subject in <a href="https://dash.parsely.com/express.co.uk/posts/F0FQ?start=2015-09-28&end=2015-10-15" target="_blank">Mass Effect 4</a>, including what is important to build a successful mission.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Writing on Twitter, Hendriks explained: "The connective tissue of a mission or level is almost just as important as the "setpiece" moments and scenes. It needs to be convincing.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "That is also to say, I spent my day today poring over mission notes, and constructing a layout on a whiteboard to put it together.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCvZ_axHG4q1Wgmamev_bTQwNUL2PKlGTDv5yuNjxdz1oCBQ9KLHedmLjWBuz8Zq17kbdjSv2LFVfcYfCNydn7m_v6yPnqRxDTGNgpj9F3BBje574O135qrvQygt4Z5tUlFgDZTzqf8s/s1600/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+importance+of+Andromeda+teamwork+and+a+galaxy+without+Shepard+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk importance of Andromeda teamwork and a galaxy without Shepard" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCvZ_axHG4q1Wgmamev_bTQwNUL2PKlGTDv5yuNjxdz1oCBQ9KLHedmLjWBuz8Zq17kbdjSv2LFVfcYfCNydn7m_v6yPnqRxDTGNgpj9F3BBje574O135qrvQygt4Z5tUlFgDZTzqf8s/s640/Mass+Effect+4-+BioWare+talk+importance+of+Andromeda+teamwork+and+a+galaxy+without+Shepard+3.jpg" title="Mass Effect 4: BioWare talk importance of Andromeda teamwork and a galaxy without Shepard" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mass Effect news this week includes preparing for life without Commander Shepard </td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "And now that layout is a picture in an email shared with all the people working on the mission, and we can use it as a point of reference.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Because my artist needs to get a cool moment to really make something awesome, and the writing needs to be supported, and cinematics.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "And in the discussions today our embedded QA person had some really good ideas on how certain things fit together, and we're using that.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hendriks also highlighted the importance of bouncing ideas off other people, adding: "You know how you make great things working with other people? Having everyone have a stake in the process.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "And you never know what you might not think about that someone else has given a great deal of consideration, and sits right next to you.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Wait, what am I saying? I can't break the illusion that I just play games all day for a living. Ignore all those previous tweets, please."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Mass Effect: Andromeda is set for release in 2016 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.</div>

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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwosOpzDkf4kxStgzjKHwcUcUkbx0N3-FnIKP8ISbIiymRqzRmQ7rtG26HWKZ4ZPxlSImpJGD4z18r7NX5wDZOy1_Ed-2rj8pphwEp_Q9tQUDOlseKWVdnpKcFWR5h3LpLwbtSo4ljOA/s1600/Xbox+One+report-+Metal+Gear+Solid+5+future+update%252C+Mass+Effect+4+reveal%252C+Fallout+4+news.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One report: Metal Gear Solid 5 future update, Mass Effect 4 reveal, Fallout 4 news" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwosOpzDkf4kxStgzjKHwcUcUkbx0N3-FnIKP8ISbIiymRqzRmQ7rtG26HWKZ4ZPxlSImpJGD4z18r7NX5wDZOy1_Ed-2rj8pphwEp_Q9tQUDOlseKWVdnpKcFWR5h3LpLwbtSo4ljOA/s640/Xbox+One+report-+Metal+Gear+Solid+5+future+update%252C+Mass+Effect+4+reveal%252C+Fallout+4+news.jpg" title="Xbox One report: Metal Gear Solid 5 future update, Mass Effect 4 reveal, Fallout 4 news" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fallout 4's crafting system is one of game's newest features</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> XBOX One news this week includes Metal Gear Solid 5's future update, Mass Effect 4's Andromeda reveal and some new Fallout 4 news surrounding Bethesda's top feat.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Konami has some good news for all those Metal Gear Solid 5 fans out there hoping for more Phantom Pain action.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The company have hinted at what is come in the title's future, telling fans on Twitter: "Today is the one month anniversary of the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "It's been amazing so far, but there's more to see.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Thank you for all your continued support and kind words--it's for the fans this game was made and through you it continues to thrive."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> New reports also support the idea of more content coming to the game, either through the Phantom Pain or <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/metal-gear-solid-5-update-konami-reveal.html" target="_blank">Metal Gear Online DLC</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Quotes attributed to a Konami employee state that the much referred to Chapter 3 place card found by fans can sell the game short and that they should continue playing, as the game is much deeper than many believe.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/metal-gear-solid-5-update-konami-reveal.html" target="_blank">Metal Gear Solid 5's</a> Online mode launched last week and has already received new DLC costume content.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJR2m8SoPhFhU8lNXNpAq3sz5JqjxFF0hKtQ-4HvESQZnselwXs-xf3GzaiYo7njpuZtPUtV-4_UBemJyCgg-q8q3kEVyVtDVvdOVFncMLP0h5o4G0W0pNnKLSdmBQ_uDrHaljgcMGro/s1600/Xbox+One+report-+Metal+Gear+Solid+5+future+update%252C+Mass+Effect+4+reveal%252C+Fallout+4+news+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One report: Metal Gear Solid 5 future update, Mass Effect 4 reveal, Fallout 4 news" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJR2m8SoPhFhU8lNXNpAq3sz5JqjxFF0hKtQ-4HvESQZnselwXs-xf3GzaiYo7njpuZtPUtV-4_UBemJyCgg-q8q3kEVyVtDVvdOVFncMLP0h5o4G0W0pNnKLSdmBQ_uDrHaljgcMGro/s640/Xbox+One+report-+Metal+Gear+Solid+5+future+update%252C+Mass+Effect+4+reveal%252C+Fallout+4+news+2.jpg" title="Xbox One report: Metal Gear Solid 5 future update, Mass Effect 4 reveal, Fallout 4 news" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Metal Gear Solid 5 fans can expect more from the Phantom Pain</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/mass-effect-4-news-bioware-build-up.html" target="_blank">Mass Effect 4</a> fans can look forward to more Andromeda news being announced by BioWare sooner than they thought, developers working on the new Xbox One, PS4 and PC title have announced.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> ME: 4 producer, Michael Gamble was recently asked if there was any new information that could be shared connected with the title, who quickly passed it across to BioWare Studio Director Yanick Roy to answer.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "In honour of "Ask a stupid question day". Any chance of some Mass Effect Andromeda news?" one fan tweeted, before Gamble replied: "I'll have to wait until "give a stupid answer day" to reply."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The reply, as usual with unreleased games, was vague, although it did seem to suggest that N7 day in November would be the setting for a further update.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Like squirrels do with nuts, we're hoarding them for winter. Is that stupid enough, Mike?," Roy replied.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> N7 Day, held on November 7, usually includes fan competitions and the release of new artwork, or side-projects but could also be used to reveal more on what to expect in Fall, 2016.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Back to work for us! See you again at the end of the year. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MEAndromeda?src=hash">#MEAndromeda</a> <a href="http://t.co/GM7xgJostb">pic.twitter.com/GM7xgJostb</a></p>— Mass Effect (@masseffect) <a href="https://twitter.com/masseffect/status/611654783926161408">June 18, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pete Hines, the vice president of PR and Marketing for Bethesda Softworks, has revealed what he thinks is Fallout 4's biggest achievement.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The new crafting system was one of the biggest bits of Fallout 4 news to come out of E3 and provides you the chance to customise your world.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "The thing I'm most proud of is what I think Fallout is all about for me, I've always believed that Bethesda's games are about the whole being more than the sum of the parts," he said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "The biggest and most notable addition is the crafting stuff from the world, your ability to do that with weapons and armour, your ability to do that on a world level, being able to build settlements, it's completely optional," Hines added.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="378" id="flashObj" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=4516433961001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=4516433961001&playerID=2538956444001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAACT2hWexE~,QV-ElXQT89XEkLQHlpWPz_5DAA2-uG70&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="640" height="378" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We don't want you to have to spend time modifying your gun if you just want to pick up something better and use that, which you can totally do.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "During a recent playtest, I picked up a weapon and that became the one weapon I would use, so I just spent time figuring out what modifications I wanted to make to it and what were the things I wanted to do to it later.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "It becomes something you only intend to do for five minutes and the next thing you know, an hour has gone by because you've been running around building stuff."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/fallout-4s-biggest-achievement-revealed.html" target="_blank">Fallout 4's karma system</a> is also set to be revealed soon and will include some more tough choices for fans to chew over when the games launches on November 10.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">  </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_AvmBMae8Bv5KIVIah1qLdGWx785cqfsOEcGWISplPcItbX2LWDxQwJ6atf9qd3PNo7DponJhrQAy2rgqbc83eRBp2fIcNyCKMW1kXB8AA1MPqRitDznmkFuWUKBQnpJ61k2Z-tSLI4/s1600/Xbox+One+report-+Metal+Gear+Solid+5+future+update%252C+Mass+Effect+4+reveal%252C+Fallout+4+news+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xbox One report: Metal Gear Solid 5 future update, Mass Effect 4 reveal, Fallout 4 news" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_AvmBMae8Bv5KIVIah1qLdGWx785cqfsOEcGWISplPcItbX2LWDxQwJ6atf9qd3PNo7DponJhrQAy2rgqbc83eRBp2fIcNyCKMW1kXB8AA1MPqRitDznmkFuWUKBQnpJ61k2Z-tSLI4/s640/Xbox+One+report-+Metal+Gear+Solid+5+future+update%252C+Mass+Effect+4+reveal%252C+Fallout+4+news+3.jpg" title="Xbox One report: Metal Gear Solid 5 future update, Mass Effect 4 reveal, Fallout 4 news" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Metal Gear Online has already seen new DLC costumes added to the game</td></tr> </tbody></table>

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