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EXStrike
08-08-2008, 05:00 PM
Eurogamer (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=208483)


BioWare is considering doing DS versions of Mass Effect, Jade Empire, and Dragon Age, plus a couple of others.
Speaking exclusively to Eurogamer Germany (http://www.eurogamer.de/article.php?article_id=208349), Miles Holmes, lead designer of Sonic Chronicles, said the developer was looking at "basically anything that reinforces the franchises".
"I tell you which one I would want. I want the Mass Effect one," said Holmes, no relation to Sherlock.
"We have a lot of big plans for Mass Effect. Having a DS version would be an awesome way to keep interest alive and keep it going in addition to [Mass Effect 2]."
Holmes said the overall goal of the handheld team is to reinforce major title releases, and at full capacity will work on up-to three projects at once.
Sonic Chronicles, due out on 26th September, is the DS game from BioWare. Holmes talked of the game as a way to get the handheld division off the ground.
His comments echo those of fellow Sonic Chronicles team member Mark Darrah, who recently revealed (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=157787) BioWare was looking into PSP and Wii development as a way to "broaden our portfolio".
BioWare was bought by mega-publisher EA last October.

Wow.
Jesus_S_Preston
08-08-2008, 05:26 PM
Fucking terrible, that's how.
magiic
08-08-2008, 05:36 PM
sounds silly
Chacrana
08-08-2008, 05:41 PM
Unnecessary.
62t
08-08-2008, 05:46 PM
Typical EA move to port games to as many system as possible
RelentlessRolento
08-08-2008, 06:03 PM
Unnecessary.


... but intriguing. I'd like to see how good the sonic game is before I pass judgment.
hbkhbk
08-08-2008, 06:08 PM
On a game play level alone, Mass Effect is a so so game. The reason its so darn good overall is because of the cinematic story of the game. Don't think they can achieve that on the DS, I may bit on a PSP version though =)
dmaul1114
08-08-2008, 07:32 PM
If they do a good job on it and it has a good plot to fill in the gap between the first and 2nd one I'd be game. It could turn out ok, as long as it has a good story, retains the dialog trees that affect the story etc.

I loved Mass Effect on the 360. One of my favorite games this generation.
Gothic Walrus
08-08-2008, 08:45 PM
... but intriguing. I'd like to see how good the sonic game is before I pass judgment.

Agreed, though it looks promising so far.

I think it's safe to assume that, if Bioware were to port the RPGs, they'd probably use the same engine as Sonic or a modified version of it. If they have a way of making the game work on the DS, it could be one of the best games on the system...and since it's been years since they made a bad game, I've got faith in their ability to do so.

I could be wrong, but isn't Sonic supposed to have a version of the dialogue trees included?
rainking187
08-08-2008, 09:15 PM
About as appealing as the Assassin's Creed DS game.
PawnTakesKing
08-09-2008, 12:28 AM
I'd hit it.
dcswirl
08-09-2008, 01:20 AM
I have to agree and say that some things just shouldn't be tried on certain systems. PSP OK, but not DS.
Kerig
08-09-2008, 10:17 PM
PSP OK, but not DS.

This.

PSP is all about console sidebar games, DS is best left for original content or ports of older generation games that it can handle (Chrono Trigger FTW).
laaj
08-11-2008, 01:19 AM
This.

PSP is all about console sidebar games, DS is best left for original content or ports of older generation games that it can handle (Chrono Trigger FTW).

So Valkyrie Profile DS will be terrible?
Dr Mario Kart
08-11-2008, 01:23 AM
Not if its still going to retain its shooter elements and ending up like a Call of Duty/Brothers in Arms DS.
ratzombie
08-11-2008, 06:20 AM
Why even call it Mass Effect, it'd have to be a completely different game.

Mass Effect Tactics works I guess.
Dr Mario Kart
08-11-2008, 07:36 AM
Mass Effect Gaiden!
micro44
08-11-2008, 12:40 PM
Mass Effect Party
Chacrana
08-11-2008, 12:42 PM
So Valkyrie Profile DS will be terrible?

It'd probably be better on the PSP where it can get some decent visuals.
Halo05
08-11-2008, 01:22 PM
Mass Effect Subsistance!

Seriously, no. Just stick to telling the story through PC/360/PS3. There are plenty of worthy games on the DS (and PSP) without what would likely be a less-than-stellar port/rehash.
itachiitachi
08-12-2008, 08:47 AM
sounds good to me
Kaijufan
08-12-2008, 09:20 PM
As long as it's a good game I would be happy to see Mass Effect on the DS.