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So, Mr. RPG fanatic, are you still looking for a reason to pick up an Xbox 360? Well, look no further than Mass Effect. If you've been paying any attention to this game at all, you would already know that it may very well be your next digital addiction.

BioWare's very own Ray Muzyka recently sat down with TeamXbox and revealed some delicious details such as Mass Effect's length:

I mean, it really depends on just how much you want to do on the uncharted worlds. I think it’s going to be about 40 hours or so for the main story, so it’s going to be a good-sized BioWare RPG just for the core part. Off the beaten path, there’s probably another 20 or 30 hours or so of stuff, or more, depending on how much you do and what order you do it in and all of that.

Up to 70 hours? It looks like we have another Oblivion on our hands. If all of that play time ends up being pure entertainment with great storytelling, then sign me up!

[Via The Xbox Domain]








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Simon's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 13:14
Simon
Hmm, I'm getting closer and closer to going out and buying me a 360
Aetsen's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 13:18
Aetsen
This is going to be like KOTOR x 10. I'm going to buy it even though I don't actually own a 360 it's my roommates. He'll just have to fuck off when he wants to play Gears.
Goldrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 13:21
Goldrush
I am so glad that they abandon tailoring their game length to casual players like they did with Jade Empire.
BlackDove's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 13:35
BlackDove
I'll have that when it comes out for the PC, like my KOTOR's thank you.
Adamska's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:15
Adamska
Humans exploring* the galaxy.

*Exploring = Killing and forcing dominance.

Looks so fun.
digiwalsh's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:19
digiwalsh
RPG's are becoming a natural console fit. Lying in bed with my wireless controller and a nice 32" HDTV set sure beats the CRAP out of hunching over in my PC chair staring at a 19" monitor.
demonelite's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:27
demonelite
I loved Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire and I cannot wait to lose my social life to this game.
Mabec's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:33
Mabec
This is the 3rd reason why i got a 360.
KGETZ3's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:36
KGETZ3
Right now I'm more excited for this than Halo 3.

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!
Hipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:39
Hipple
argh. it's a good thing I can afford to buy these games now. it already looks like my 360 purchases from the coming year will surpass my original Xbox purchases over the course of 3 years...
PITT sauce's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:39
PITT sauce
Dammit Bioware! Stop stealing my friends.
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:43
Rainbowblack
I've had it Pre-ordered since early January. this is probably my next 360 game. Enjoyed the Crackdown demo but im still not sold.
fra_diavola's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:44
fra_diavola
Finally!! Space has never been done right in any game. Kotor might come close but I don't think travelling between solar systems and shit like that has ever been done well. With this one and two worlds coming out goodbye family i'll miss you.
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 14:49
Joseph Leray
I wonder how the diverging endings will affect the rest of the series. If I make a "bad" character, will that ending continue on through the sequels?
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 15:01
BahamutZero
anyone know when the 360 hardware update's coming out? I don't want to buy one before then...
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 15:12
ArrestedDeveloper
I want this so bad, and I hope they make the Q1 date. And screw logic and mixing of different gaming universes, I want HK-47 in Mass Effect!
wario67's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 15:18
wario67
Teamjesus,
Jesus the 5th? whats his skills

an 3rd person shooter with rpg elemets and an ton of replay value? sign me up
Chibi_Zero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 15:23
Chibi_Zero
I'm glad that I'm picking up a 360 soon.This game and BioShock are both looking like must have games.
Mabec's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 15:37
Mabec
HK-47 Isnt that the evil robot from kotor? =)

This is also the first game i'm looking forward to DL-content.
wario67's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 15:55
wario67
yes it is
Adamska's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 15:59
Adamska
I hope to verbally assault pacifist aliens.
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 16:09
BlindsideDork
This game gives me 0 interest in purchasing a 360.

But seriously...can someone tell me how this is a RPG?
beamkiller's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 16:11
beamkiller
Not to rehash old debates, but if this is all on one disc (and nothign indicates otherwise) then we are really at the point where its OK to say that DVD9 is sufficient for this generation of gaming
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 16:20
BlindsideDork
Also about the game lenght and "solar systems"...unless they tell how how much you can explore in each "solar system" and how much level is on each planet, I think it is a bit hyped up. I mean there are plenty of adventure games that reach over 40 hours and they don't use "DVD9".
I mean how long does it take to load or "travel" from one solar system to the next?

Yes that last one seems to be nit-picking but this site seems to be recently swaying to one side instead of being subjective.
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 16:23
Joseph Leray
BD, in our defense, we're a blog, subject to the whims and biases of the gamers that write the articles. If we like a game, we're probably going to be more kind to it, and vice versa.

Not that I don't agree with you about a sense of objectivity, just remember that we're just guys (and gals) too.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 17:32
Jordan Devore
If you think it's hyped up now, just wait until we get closer to launch day. The BioWare guy that was interviewed said that Microsoft is going to push Mass Effect like they pushed Gears.
ghnvt's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 18:20
ghnvt
Usually microsoft only pushes good games too, which can give us a hint on its goodness.
Mabec's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 20:10
Mabec
And Halo3 wont have the same "push"

Bill just told me...
Sederien's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2007 20:19
Sederien
Yeah... the Oblivion reference confused me as well. Oblivion is far, far longer and more of a sandbox game then this particular piece of software seems to be based on the information currently out there. A new, shinier KOTOR? Maybe. Oblivion? Definately a different game.
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