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tag:,2017:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2017-02-17T15:30:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=419359Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiHere's an in-depth look at Mass Effect: Andromeda's combat system2017-02-17T15:30:00Z2017-02-17T15:30:00Z

This space conflict isn't getting resolved without a space firefight. Or, more accurately, many space firefights. Mass Effect: Andromeda labels you as the Pathfinder and that sounds peaceful enough, but every path through this game seems to be laden with folks who just want to murder you.

In the interest of self-defense, you will shoot back. You will have to. This new video describes the many facets of the Mass Effect: Andromeda system and it'll be up to you to figure out which combination best suits your style. Maybe you like an assault rifle that shoots good old-fashioned bullets, and a sniper rifle that relies on unlimited ammo but has a cool-down system. Or, maybe you like to cloak yourself and blast fire from your hands. That's on the table too.

Customization's again king in Mass Effect: Andromeda and that will go a long way to determining how you play. But, there's plenty that's ubiquitous to all players regardless of style. For instance, every gun is available to everyone; there are no restrictions based on class. Also, there's a jump jet for dashing that seems like it'll be useful in making movement an integral part of combat.

With about a month until Mass Effect: Andromeda's release, BioWare still has plenty to tell us about the game's intricacies. The combat overview is just the first installment in an official gameplay series. Relative little is still known about Mass Effect: Andromeda's world, but most of the allure comes from finding that stuff out on our own.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=415880Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBioWare's new IP will 'bring players together in exciting new ways'2017-01-31T17:00:00Z2017-01-31T17:00:00Z
As discussed during Electronic Arts' earnings call today, BioWare is planning to put out a new intellectual property before the end of March 2018. The project sounds like an action-adventure title with an emphasis on online and the sort of RPG character development you'd expect from the studio.

In a follow-up blog post, BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn described it as "a unique IP that will bring players together in exciting new ways," and noted that details will follow in the "coming months."

"In 2012, we began crafting a new universe full of new characters, stories, and gameplay. Our ambition is simple: Draw upon 20+ years of development knowledge and lessons to create something fun and new for you to enjoy with your friends. There's nothing quite as exciting as building a new IP from scratch, and it will be even more thrilling for us to share more with you in the future."

I'm not expecting much since there's so little to go on, but in the tired words of Brett, "fool me once..." BioWare previously spoke about the unnamed game in very general terms back at E3 2014:

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=414947Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiThe new Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer has a Krogan, and that's enough2017-01-26T15:30:00Z2017-01-26T15:30:00Z

The new cinematic trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda puts protagonist Ryder in a precarious position. He's an explorer, a man with few resources relative to the army that the antagonist has. It's not really any different than Commander Shepard's situation in the original trilogy, but it's also not an enviable one.

Ryder doesn't need an army, though. Because he has a Krogan.

Krogan kicking ass aside, this trailer is something of a greatest hits of the companions of other Mass Effect games. There's a Turian (Vetra), an Asari (Peebee), a Salarian -- all races that will be back for Andromeda, likely in companion roles. There's also a glimpse at a possible romancing of Cora, a human woman companion.

These tag-alongs better be damn good at what they do because Ryder looks like his back is against the wall. That Krogan can't neutralize a galactic threat all by his lonesome.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=414250Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreMass Effect: Andromeda will have a 10-hour EA Access trial on March 162017-01-23T13:30:00Z2017-01-23T13:30:00Z
Ahead of Mass Effect: Andromeda's March 21, 2017 launch in North America, subscribers to EA and Origin Access will have a head start with the game. A 10-hour trial is set to go up on March 16.

It's unclear what all will be available in this extended demo, but I wouldn't necessarily expect unrestricted access. As with prior trials, you may only be able to progress through to a certain point before EA says you've had enough. Assuming multiplayer is functional, though, that'll be grand.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=409972Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreOh hey, Mass Effect 2 is free on PC2017-01-05T13:30:00Z2017-01-05T13:30:00Z
For a limited time, Mass Effect 2 is free on PC through Origin, and you should probably get on that. Before we know it, Andromeda will be here in late March. If you've flirted with the idea of getting into this oft-talked-about series, it's not too late. Thane, Tali, Garrus -- the gang's all here waiting!

It's been a while, so my memory is mostly fuzzy, but this is my favorite game in the series by far. I really dig Martin Sheen as the Illusive Man, the way the story kicks off, and the whole anxious vibe of recruiting a squad of folks you end up caring deeply about to help you on a suicide mission.

It's a shame it's still a pain to get all of the great DLC, though. This freebie is just the base game.

On the House [Origin]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=409837Kevin McCluskyhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kevin+McCluskyNvidia's keynote at CES 2017 shows off new Mass Effect: Andromeda gameplay2017-01-04T21:30:00Z2017-01-04T21:30:00Z
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway in Las Vegas, and tonight's keynote address was delivered by Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang. Huang spoke about several of the innovations advanced graphics processors have made available in the past few years, but the real draw of his speech was a brief section where BioWare General Manager Aaryn Flynn joined him on stage to present some new footage from the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda. Huang showed surprising knowledge of the franchise before turning things over to Flynn, giving a succinct summary of the series' lore.

The new video starts off by showing the protagonist's ship, the Tempest, flying through a field of asteroids. It continues by showing off a previously unseen planet and demonstrating some of the combat and skill trees available to the player. It closes with some combat, and the hero is shown fighting against a new enemy type, a robot called a "nullifier."

Flynn spoke for a moment about Andromeda after the trailer was completed. While we already knew that Mass Effect: Andromeda uses the Frostbite engine developed by DICE, Flynn confirmed that this means there will be more verticality and destructable objects. He also mentioned that Andromeda will feature a dynamic profile system, which lets you change your class in realtime. Anyone who suffered through the first Mass Effect as a Sentinel will be glad to see this option.

We learned earlier that the rumored March 21 release date for Andromeda was correct, and Flynn joked that the date could be interpreted as 3,2,1, blastoff. You can see some more stills from the video below.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=409498Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiDon't ignore CES this year because there's gonna be some Mass Effect gameplay2017-01-03T13:30:00Z2017-01-03T13:30:00Z
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place in Las Vegas at the beginning of each year. It's sort of an odd one for us in that it's just a smidgen too tech and hardware-centric to really get excited about. It's on our radar but it rarely makes waves.

This year there's at least one guaranteed wave. BioWare has a spot in the Nvidia's press conference where it'll show new Mass Effect: Andromeda gameplay. Mass Effect's Twitter account confirmed this recently:

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=408366Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiFrog Fractions 2 holds a Mass Effect easter egg2016-12-28T15:30:00Z2016-12-28T15:30:00Z
Frog Fractions 2 is a game that recently launched after being shrouded in mystery for years. Along with some crazy ARG that revealed the existence of the title, the game also has some outlandish secrets for players to solve. One of the less-hidden extras is the ability to import your Mass Effect 2 save into Frog Fractions 2. I'm sure Commander Shepard has to solve some arithmetic problems while making the jump to warp drive, or something.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=406447Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiBioWare is giving some stuff away for Christmas2016-12-20T09:30:00Z2016-12-20T09:30:00Z
The holidays bring out the best in everyone (normally), so obviously EA is trying to win some cheer by giving out free stuff. Which subsidiary would you go with, though? BioWare is a fan favorite, so why not them? According to a Tweet from the official BioWare Twitter account, that is exactly what is happening.

For the next five days (starting today), BioWare is going to have some freebies available for everyone to partake in. What those freebies are has yet to be stated, but I'd imagine we'd see a game or two.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=402329Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiFinally, our first look at Mass Effect: Andromeda gameplay2016-12-01T22:22:00Z2016-12-01T22:22:00Z

It's here. It's finally here. After being formally revealed at E3 2015, we have some Mass Effect: Andromeda gameplay at long last.

To be fair, it wasn't much of a surprise. We've known for a few weeks now that The Game Awards would mark our first look at how Andromeda plays. We were told that on N7 Day when BioWare released a cinematic trailer that, while entertaining in its own right, still didn't show most people what they wanted to see.

Good things come to those who wait, though. This trailer delivers. It shows the quieter side of Mass Effect on a Citadel-like hub that's populated with familiar races. Then it shifts to an all-terrain vehicle called The Nomad for exploration and traversal. Other aspects show up like a scanning and analysis tool, environmental hazards, hostile wildlife, and the mention that the player needs to "find, steal, or craft" to fend for themselves.

However, it's the combat that most people will be most interested in. From the clips shown, Andromeda seems like it'll have more of a movement bent than a cover-based emphasis. The video shows a nice mix of biotics and gunplay that make fighting seem fast and engaging. Unless I'm mistaken, there isn't any footage of allies.

Now that the cat's out of the bag, we can probably expect EA and BioWare to ramp up the marketing cycle for Mass Effect: Andromeda. It's currently set for a first quarter release in 2017, and that's right around the corner. It took a while but it's great to finally know what to expect.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=398023Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBioWare: Jade Empire could return at any time2016-11-08T12:00:00Z2016-11-08T12:00:00Z
I've talked about how great Jade Empire is before, and all there is left is for you to play it and see for yourself. But once you've done that, that's it. There hasn't been a sequel or spinoff in 11 years since its debut, but according to Mike Laidlaw of BioWare, that might change at some point.

Speaking to Game Informer, Laidlaw noted that "Jade as a sequel is never dead," with BioWare General Manager Aaryn Flynn clarifying, "I think one of the advantages to getting back to it after a long time is not only nostalgia is a very powerful feeling in people, but skipping a generation of hardware is actually really exciting because it feels like it's not an evolution. It's a revolution of what you can do, and I think that's the kind of thing that brings people. What if we were to revolutionize Jade Empire and brought it back in that regard? That's the kind of talk that still happens around the studio."

The developer also confirmed that there was an attempt to create a sequel in the past, but once they figured out what they wanted, the project was shut down to make way for more fantasy and sci-fi settings -- which is how we got Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

BioWare: Jade Empire Sequel Is "Never Dead" [Game Informer]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=397896Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiCompanion loyalty missions are back in Mass Effect: Andromeda2016-11-07T16:30:00Z2016-11-07T16:30:00Z
Some of the best parts of Mass Effect 2 weren't in the critical path narrative but rather in the side stories. Specifically, it was the companion loyalty missions that were so good -- individual missions for each squadmate that were designed to give more backstory and resolve a lingering conflict. Successfully completing them would mean that companion was more loyal to Commander Shepard.

After being omitted from Mass Effect 3, companion loyalty missions return in Andromeda. Creative director Mac Walters confirmed this in an interview with Game Informer. Walters offered some insight as to how these missions add to the game from a writer's standpoint: "I loved the loyalty missions. As a writer, one of the things I loved was the freedom to say 'I know this character is coming along,' so they can carry a lot of the narrative. That made my job easier, but it also made it more fun, because I could tell a more specific story in one of those missions."

Walters continued "That philosophy is carrying over to Mass Effect: Andromeda, along with the spirit of experimentation that these missions have; the development team can use loyalty missions to play with some non-standard gameplay elements, and have some extra fun with the dialogue."

There's a key difference between how Mass Effect 2 and Andromeda use these loyalty missions, though. Specifically, they won't impact the ending of Andromeda. Walters explained "They're much more optional in this case. If you don't want to engage with them, you don't have to. If you want engage with them after the critical path is done, you can do that."

One of the major contributors to the success of the original Mass Effect trilogy's success was its character development. There's no question that the loyalty missions played a big part in that. It's why we cared about the likes of Jack, Jacob, and Mordin as characters rather than just as firepower in battles. BioWare seems to be taking the right angle in reintroducing these missions, and, with any luck, hopefully we care about this new cast of squadmates just as much.

Loyalty Missions Return in Mass Effect Andromeda [Game Informer]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=397879Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiMass Effect 2 and 3 are now backward compatible2016-11-07T15:00:00Z2016-11-07T15:00:00Z
N7 day is a pretty big deal, despite me not hearing a damn thing about it. I guess fans are really crazy for Mass Effect; I liked the first two games (especially the second), but I checked out when EA went crazy with Origin and making its games exclusive. I guess I missed out, but maybe not for long.

Mass Effect 2 and 3 are now backward compatible on Xbox One. Major Nelson let the world know through Twitter and fans are pleased (despite one guy calling the series trash). Anyone who grabbed the Mass Effect Trilogy bundle will definitely be ecstatic. All of the downloadable content is also available for the entire series which means you no longer need to hold on to that 360. I wonder if this means that extended ending for Mass Effect 3 is available?

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=397880Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiMass Effect: Andromeda finally gets a trailer worth watching2016-11-07T13:00:00Z2016-11-07T13:00:00Z

Ever since its E3 2015 reveal, people have been frustrated by the fact that every clip of Mass Effect: Andromeda hasn't really been worth watching. Sure, there were plenty of teaser nuggets that maybe added up to something interesting, but almost every isolated piece of media has felt like an attempt to simply tide everyone over.

Today, on N7 Day 2016, that changes. BioWare has released a proper cinematic trailer that is actually worth watching. It's still rather secretive and doesn't divulge a whole lot, but it touches on plot devices, alien races, and settings. Also, how the hell are we expected to kill that giant monster?

Understandably, this cinematic trailer won't be enough for a lot of folks. There's a tidbit at the very end that's worth paying attention to, though. Mass Effect: Andromeda's gameplay reveal is coming at The Game Awards 2016 on December 1. Long-awaited, sure, but we'll finally get to see it in action.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=396898Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBioWare has something up its sleeve for this year's N7 Day2016-11-01T14:00:00Z2016-11-01T14:00:00Z

In the Mass Effect community, BioWare celebrates a holiday that it calls "N7 Day" on November 7. N7 is the highest level of special forces proficiency in Mass Effect's Systems Alliance military; November starts with an "N," and November 7 is the seventh day of the month. It makes plenty of sense.

This N7 Day might be more special than some in recent memory. BioWare is shipping Mass Effect: Andromeda next spring and we still don't know all that much about the game. Details are especially scarce on the multiplayer front, and that seems to be what this N7 Day is geared toward.

This teaser trailer urges people to sign up for The Andromeda Initiative, which is the game's official newsletter. It says that those who do "will be among the first contacted to receive critical mission information, special training opportunities, and will also be eligible for reward upon program completion." Most importantly, "orientation begins on November 7."

"Special training opportunities" seems like something that could very feasibly be video game marketing-speak for a multiplayer beta. If so, we'll find out next week. But, those who would be interested in the event that this hypothetical becomes a reality would do good to sign up just in case.

But, it's all conjecture for now. Something Mass Effect-related is happening on November 7 -- that much we can be sure of. Whatever it is, it'll probably be the most notable N7 Day of the past four years.

Join the Andromeda Initiative [Mass Effect]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=392098Kevin McCluskyhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kevin+McCluskyComics publisher gives away Mass Effect's release date2016-10-09T20:15:00Z2016-10-09T20:15:00Z
BioWare and its parent company Electronic Arts have been pretty sparse with information about the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda. That's why it was such a big deal when Sony showed off some new footage during the PlayStation 4 Pro reveal last month. Though originally targeted for a holiday 2016 release, Andromeda officially got bumped to 2017 in March of this year. Since it's such a high profile game and has already been delayed, it's easy to see why neither EA or BioWare would want to commit to a release date just yet.

The Mass Effect series has a universe that can support media other than games, and there are several novels, comics and other media available for fans of the franchise. Dark Horse Comics has worked with BioWare in the past, and offers many officially licensed products with the Mass Effect name, including several comic collections set in their universe. As such, they're a natural fit to publish the series' official art book.

There's nothing strange about this, but the description of the book on Amazon may have revealed more than the publisher intended. As you can see here, the book is listed with a release date of March 21, 2017. Beneath this however, the blurb mentions that "Dark Horse will release The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda simultaneously with the game!" This would place it on a Tuesday, the day of the week big games traditionally release.

Neither BioWare nor Dark Horse have commented on the slip, though I find it notable that the same book has a ship date of "Early 2017" when purchased through BioWare's company store. We'll probably find out for sure on November seventh, "N7 day" which BioWare uses to celebrate the Mass Effect franchise.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=391717Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBioWare's best console game comes to iOS this week2016-10-07T20:00:00Z2016-10-07T20:00:00Z
I don't know if BioWare can ever top its initial PC run. The studio just...nailed it, and crafted some incredible RPG experiences with actual, open role-playing. In its move to consoles (and subsequently, Electronic Arts) it added a little bit more action, then a tad more (the balance was fine with Mass Effect 2), then went overboard in Dragon Age 2.

But before that drastic tonal shift was Jade Empire. It managed to tackle morality with finesse and take us to a place that wasn't a sci-fi or traditional western fantasy wonderland. It's still one of BioWare's most ambitious and unique projects to date, and features an entire cast of characters worth connecting with.

Now you can grab it on iOS for $9.99, which features controller support in addition to touch capabilities.

Jade Empire [iOS]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=386890Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenThe Sims boss is now in charge of Mass Effect developer BioWare2016-09-14T14:30:00Z2016-09-14T14:30:00Z
Mega-publisher Electronic Arts issued "an organizational update" yesterday announcing the formation of EA Worldwide Studios, a "central studios organization led by Patrick Söderlund," who was the head of EA Studios for the past three years (itself an organizational change up).

EA Mobile and Maxis head Samantha Ryan is still running those joints, but she, "will also take on leadership of BioWare, where her love for RPGs and experience with open-world adventure games is an outstanding fit to work with Aaryn Flynn and his great team." She'll now report to Söderlund.

The Frostbite Engine team has also been rearranged, now working under the Technology operation  led by chief technology officer Ken Moss.

Most importantly, the restructuring doesn't appear to have led to any lay-offs. However, "EA Worldwide Studios will bring together our top creative talent in all of our great studios to work on EA's powerful brand portfolio and new IP" also screams homogeneity -- more than already exists at EA.

An Organizational Update [EA]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=381160Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiJade Empire heading to iOS2016-08-17T22:30:00Z2016-08-17T22:30:00Z
Jade Empire is coming to iOS soon. Aspyr Media, the group responsible for iOS ports of Knights of the Old Republic and Fahrenheit, will be handling porting duties.

The game was, allegedly, supposed to release today, but some last-minute issues stopped that from happening. IGN does have a trailer that mentions today, but clearly that was jumping the gun.

This port of Jade Empire is based on the PC "Special Edition" that released in 2007. Being the only version of the game I've played, I can say that port is especially awesome. It featured texture resolutions up to 1200p, so it should look particularly nice on Retina display iPads.

No pricing has been mentioned, but given that KotOR is $14.99 on the App Store, I'm going to guess this will be the same. I suppose it's better than the Square Enix standard of $16.99 (or whatever the hell it charges).

Jade Empire is coming to iOS fashionably late - report [Eurogamer]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=380897Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenEA reverses position on remasters, hints towards Mass Effect2016-08-16T21:30:00Z2016-08-16T21:30:00Z
One year ago, noble mega-publisher Electronic Arts COO Peter Moore said of the recent trend of remastering slightly older games and re-releasing them on current console hardware, that, it "feels like pushing stuff out because you've run out of ideas," and that EA doesn't have time for remasters.

"We don't do that here," Moore added. "I don't think that's ever been in our culture."

Today, according to Executive Vice President for EA Studios Patrick Soderlund, Electronic Arts has run out of ideas, adopted a new company culture, and has a lot of free time on its hands.

Soderlund told Game Informer, "we are absolutely actively looking [into remastering some games]," when asked about the company's stance on remasters, particularly for the Mass Effect trilogy.

"What's changed is that there is proof in the market that people want it," he said. "There were some that did it before, but I think there is even more clear evidence that this is something that people really want. ... I can't announce anything today, but you can expect us most likely to follow our fellow partners in Activision and other companies that have done this successfully."

Soderlund did soften the 180. "We have to be careful in choosing the right brands for the right reasons at the right time," he said, noting, "I want to make sure that if we were to do it, we would do it really well and that people feel that it's the same game but it feels so much better in this new shape and form."

As for Mass Effect: Andromeda's conspicuous gamescom absence, you'll have to wait until sometime "in the not too distant future" to see gameplay. "I just came back from a short vacation and I played through the first three hours of the game. It's very playable, and there is no alarm about, 'Why aren't they showing it?'" he assured. "It's strictly that the game will get the right type of exposure at the right time and that we can the right voice for it." And, to be fair, the company is a little busy trying to launch two multiplayer shooters within a week from one another.

EA Strongly Hints That Mass Effect Games Will Get Remastered [Game Informer]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=378027Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBioWare is shutting down all its forums outside of Star Wars: The Old Republic2016-08-01T13:00:00Z2016-08-01T13:00:00Z
If you frequent the BioWare forums, you better sit down.

Over the weekend, the publisher explained that everything outside of the Star Wars: The Old Republic forums will be shut down. That includes Mass Effect, Dragon Age -- everything. The closure is expected to roll out on August 26, and will transition into read-only capabilities until October 25. So if you have some awesome enlightening post about the ending to Mass Effect 3, back it up before that latter date.

The reason behind the closure? They can give you information by way of events, and social networks anyway. It's an increasing trend -- why encourage an open discussion in an area where people can disagree with it when you can just completely control the message on your own terms?

BioWare is such a weird company. It's still capable of doing great things (just look at Dragon Age III), but it is clearly under the thumb of EA and has streamlined its games so much that the studio barely resembles its original state.

All eyes are on Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Concering our Forums [BioWare]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=374733Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterJade Empire joins the Origin Access Vault this year2016-07-13T12:00:00Z2016-07-13T12:00:00Z
Before BioWare became a Hollywood action studio somewhere after Mass Effect 2, it was a true old school RPG factory. Players had choices (here's an accurate depiction of a lot of modern RPGs), outcomes for decisions weren't always obvious, and even in some of the more action oriented games like KOTOR, it always felt like you were playing a role. That couldn't be more true of Jade Empire, a game that I'll use any excuse I can to gush over.

It will join the Origin Access program on PC this summer, accompanied by Crysis, Crysis 2, Crysis 3, Crysis 4: Crytek in Crisis, Mini Metro, Plants vs. Zombies, and SimCity 2000. To be frank, besides Jade, I'm most interested in the latter -- I spent many many days tending to my Arcologies.

Just to clarify things a bit because I know it's confusing -- EA Access is on Xbox One, and Origin Access is on PC.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=371584Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterNovels will link Mass Effect 3 with Andromeda2016-06-27T11:30:00Z2016-06-27T11:30:00Z
We got our first real look at Mass Effect: Andromeda at E3 this year, and even then we still basically know nothing about it.

That will change over time though, as Titan Books has inked a deal to produce more novelizations about the franchise, which includes Mass Effect: Andromeda Initiative in August. This will be the start of a series of tales (three more are planned) through 2018 that will seek to link the main trilogy with the new upcoming era.

Keeping the same world/tentpole brand name intact but going for a completely new cast sounds like a half-measure, but if that's what it takes to get a new Mass Effect game out the door, I'll give it a shot.

Fiction [Titan Books]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=370207Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenMass Effect: Andromeda ditches Paragon/Renegade system for 'shades of gray'2016-06-21T16:30:00Z2016-06-21T16:30:00Z
Given how much Mass Effect erotica exists, its fitting that the newest entry in the series will move away from simplistic binaries and towards "shades of gray." How many, you ask? Perchance 50? My ankles tied, Garrus bent me over the command center and began spanking my stinging cheeks. As I looked back I could see him pull out his weird alien dick.

Piggybacking on yesterday's confirmation that the new Mass Effect sidesteps all your choices from the original trilogy, while somehow maintaining the integrity of your personal canon in the most useless of ways (it's a different galaxy!), creative director Mac Walters has told Games Radar, vaguely, how the new choice system will work.

"I think in general, with all this sophistication of games or engaging in any kind of entertainment right now, [gamers are] looking for more of those shades of grey," Walters said. While the old good vs bad system, "was a core part of who Shepard was," with Andromeda, "I think now we're moving away from that.

"We've been looking for other ways to engage more of those shades of grey; less about it being obviously being right or wrong and more about giving people a sense of choice."

Mass Effect Andromeda "moving away" from the Paragon/Renegade system for "shades of grey" [Games Radar]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=369918Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenYour Mass Effect 3 ending choice won't affect Andromeda2016-06-20T11:45:00Z2016-06-20T11:45:00Z
If you're still bearing a grudge against Mass Effect 3's ending you may be happy to know that it doesn't factor into the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda, which was again conspicuously absent from E3. I'm happy to learn that because -- and I'm tugging at my collar comically here -- I never did finish Mass Effect 3.

Andromeda was teased for the third straight E3 last week. BioWare head Aaryon Flynn told Eurogamer, of your trilogy-ending decision, "We acknowledged it in the endings of Mass Effect 3 and I think that's where we want to leave it for now. We want this to be a new story and it would be very hard to say it's a new story but also that you need to understand how [the past trilogy] ended."

Because the new game takes place in a different galaxy, "We've done it in such a way that allows all of those decisions you made to remain intact in the canon of the universe, but also allows a new story to begin." But there will still be callbacks to the original trilogy, lest superfans get upset. Certain familiar alien races will be represented alongside new ones, though, "[t]here are no green-skinned people," wink wink.

As far as the light E3 showing, "[t]here's definitely more stuff we could have shown or talked about," Flynn said. It's just that Andromeda (spring 2017) got pushed down in favor of Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 (fall 2016). After those two are out, BioWare will, "have a great big reveal and release all the details."

"[Development] is healthy," Flynn said. "Dragon Age: Origins was six years. Star Wars: The Old Republic was six years. The original Mass Effect was four. Maybe we're just not the fastest at this!"

Why Mass Effect: Andromeda won't acknowledge your ME3 ending choice [Eurogamer]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=367786Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockMass Effect Andromeda's looking good in this new development video2016-06-12T15:30:00Z2016-06-12T15:30:00Z

Bioware took to the stage at the EA Play event to show off some neat development footage of Mass Effect: Andromeda.

The game will be the first in the series to run on EA's own Frostbyte engine, and as such the trailer's full of fancy spaceships and facial expressions. Just look at that Asari's face… stylish.

According to Bioware, we'll get a better look at Andromeda "this fall", but unfortunately there was no release date announced.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=360366Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiWe'll get to see Mass Effect Andromeda at EA's E3 press conference2016-05-10T16:30:00Z2016-05-10T16:30:00Z
In the buildup to this year's E3, Electronic Arts and BioWare are staying less mum on Mass Effect Andromeda. While the two have been tight-lipped for years now, we should get our first good look at the game in about a month's time.

In a post on the Mass Effect site, BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn says that Andromeda will be shown at the June 12 EA press conference. There's no word if it'll be playable in any form at the fan-focused EA Play event.

Alongside this comes further confirmation that Andromeda will not release in 2016. EA CFO Blake Jorgensen told investors as much earlier this spring, but this is the first time the developer has addressed it directly to its audience. Flynn reasons "As we've been playing the game at the studio recently, it's showing us that we're taking the game in the right direction. But we also know we need the right amount of time to make sure we deliver everything the game can be and should be -- that's our commitment from all of us to all of you. Because of that, Mass Effect: Andromeda will now ship in early 2017."

The rest of Flynn's post details the marketing beats that Andromeda will try to sell itself upon. Unprecedented player freedom, expansive worlds, gameplay that has never before been possible with this franchise -- that kind of aggrandizing stuff. Let's just wait and see how it looks at E3 and go from there.

An Update on Mass Effect: Andromeda [Mass Effect]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=358075Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeThis may be our favourite theme park ride on the Citadel2016-04-28T04:00:00Z2016-04-28T04:00:00Z

Remember that Mass Effect theme park ride we told you about?

According to Fortune (via VG24/7), the Mass Effect theme park experience is still on track to open next month, and will boast 33% extra Ds courtesy of a 3D to 4D upgrade that will tickle, poke, toss, and blow you.

Insert you own jokes right here, friends.

Following the unveiling of the Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 3Z Arena at Carowinds in North Carolina, EA's next big thing will be the aforementioned Mass Effect ride, scheduled to open in California in May.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=349986Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockA BioWare developer wore a t-shirt with its new IP on at GDC2016-03-21T13:00:00Z2016-03-21T13:00:00Z
Did you see BioWare's Alistair McNally at GDC this year? Did you see his t-shirt? If so, you've just seen the first teaser for BioWare's newest IP.

According to McNally, who is the head of design and art at BioWare, he was able to walk around GDC for an entire day wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the developer's newest IP without anybody noticing:

Also it was fun to walk around GDC2016 in a t-shirt with our new IP on it and no one batted an eyelid.
— Alistair McNally (@Al_McNally) March 18, 2016

We don't know if the t-shirt was a name, a logo, or art, but it was something to do with a game we otherwise know virtually nothing about. There's a good chance that this is the same IP a job application at BioWare Austin tipped us off to a few weeks ago, but even that we can't be sure of.

Time to scour every single photo taken at GDC this year. The truth is out there, my friends.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=347334Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeThis BioWare Senior Editor is set to quit games industry for good2016-03-08T05:00:00Z2016-03-08T05:00:00Z
Senior editor, Cameron Harris, will be leaving BioWare - and the whole video game industry - next month.

Harris has been in gaming since 2007 and worked with high-profile companies like Nintendo and Microsoft before joining BioWare to work on games like Dragon Age: Inquisition, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and, most recently, Mass Effect: Andromeda.

She's also worked on other games you might remember, like Gears of War 3, Guild Wars 2 and Fable: The Journey.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=343424Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorWould you like a 'Dragon Age Tactics' game in the style of XCOM or Fire Emblem?2016-02-20T19:30:00Z2016-02-20T19:30:00Z
Two of the hottest games this month are Fire Emblem Fates and XCOM 2, which seems to have Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah wondering if fans would like to see BioWare develop a more strategy-oriented entry in the franchise at some point in the future.

An informal Twitter poll seems to suggest, yes, most folks would fancy a "Dragon Age Tactics," with nearly 80 percent of respondents saying they would like to see it in one form or another.

BioWare hasn't made any official indication that this will happen, but executive producers don't typically go around teasing fans about dream scenarios that would never happen. Moreover, Darrah later indicated he's put some thought into this, suggesting in subsequent tweets that this would be a "full game" that would likely include a romance or companionship system.

Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014) was the latest entry in the franchise to see release. No sequels have been announced at this time. Other projects BioWare is currently known to be working on include space opera Mass Effect: Andromeda and Star Wars MMORPG, The Old Republic.

Mark Darrah [Twitter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=342425Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissDisavowed is Star Wars: The Old Republic's next chapter, coming March 102016-02-18T14:45:00Z2016-02-18T14:45:00Z
I played a teensy weensy bit of Star Wars: The Old Republic when it first came out, but I was doing it on a shitty laptop and was discouraged by how poorly it was performing. Chris says that the game is currently the best it has ever been, so I'm thinking about giving it another shot when I find time. Bioware is trying to further convince me by announcing the newest episode in the Knights of the Fallen Empire storyline, Disavowed.

On March 10, players will encounter Major Jorgan, commander of the Havoc Squad and fight alongside him against the Eternal Empire (I'm sure this means something to someone, but it sure isn't me). If you subscribe to The Old Republic before March 1, you get a special helmet inspired by HK-55 and the chance to play Disavowed two days early. Here's a short teaser for you:

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=341786Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorMass Effect: Andromeda writer leaves BioWare for Bungie2016-02-16T07:00:00Z2016-02-16T07:00:00Z
Mass Affect: Andromeda lead writer Chris Schlerf has departed BioWare Montréal for Bungie.

Schlerf called his time with the Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio one of the "best experiences" of his career and expressed excitement for the next entry in EA's science fiction franchise, saying he thinks Andromeda will "blow people away" and he "couldn't be prouder" to be a part of the project.

And yet, Schlerf's exit from the studio marks something of a trend for BioWare, as the developer also recently lost long-time writer David Gaider to Beamdog and senior development director Chris Wynn to H1Z1 maker Daybreak (the company formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment).

Schlerf, who previously worked on Halo 4 at 343 Industries, didn't detail how his move might affect Andromeda's development, but say he will be the lead writer on Destiny moving forward.

Last we heard, EA and BioWare were planning to release Mass Effect: Andromeda later this year.

Chris Schlerf [Twitter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=341794Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockThe Old Republic developer is hiring for a 'new, unannounced BioWare IP'2016-02-16T03:00:00Z2016-02-16T03:00:00Z
It looks like The Old Republic developer BioWare Austin is working on an entirely new IP with MMO elements.<o:p></o:p>

In a job listing, BioWare Austin says it is looking for a Senior Lead Server Engineer who has experience in "designing distributed simulation systems, particularly in an MMO or similar online context." In other words, it wants someone who knows how to make the MMO bit of MMORPG.<o:p></o:p>

The listing claims the work is for a "new, unannounced BioWare IP." Seeing as BioWare Austin's only other game is Star Wars: The Old Republic, is this a sign that it's now getting ready for life after the Force?<o:p></o:p>

If so, that will be interesting. I wonder how BioWare will handle an MMO that isn't constrained by it being part of an already existing universe. It'll also be cool to see whether it is able to improve on the underwhelming MMO functionality of The Old Republic while maintaining the engaging solo play it had.

So, World of Dragon Age coming in 2018? With the Warlords of Iron Bull's Meaty Manflesh expansion in 2020? I'm sold.<o:p></o:p>

It looks like The Old Republic developer BioWare Austin is working on an entirely new IP with MMO elements.<o:p></o:p>

In a job listing, BioWare Austin say they are looking for a Senior Lead Server Engineer who has experience in "designing distributed simulation systems, particularly in an MMO or similar online context". In other words, they want someone who knows how to make the MMO bit of MMORPG.<o:p></o:p>

The listing claims the work is for a "new, unannounced BioWare IP". Seeing as BioWare Austin's only other game is Star Wars: The Old Republic, is this a sign that they're now getting ready for life after the Force?<o:p></o:p>

If so, that will be interesting. I wonder how BioWare will handle an MMO that isn't constrained by it being part of an already existing universe. It'll also be cool to see whether they're able to improve on the underwhelming MMO functionality of SWTOR while maintaining the engaging solo play it had.<o:p></o:p>

So, World of Dragon Age coming in 2018? With the Warlords of Iron Bull's Meaty Manflesh expansion in 2020? I'm sold.<o:p></o:p>

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=340259Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBioWare writer David Gaider moves to Beamdog2016-02-09T14:30:00Z2016-02-09T14:30:00Z
Long-time BioWare David Gaider (Baldur's Gate II, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age) recently departed from the role-playing game studio in search of a "new challenge." As of this week, he has joined the Edmonton-based Beamdog as creative director.

"Originally we advertised for the position of senior writer, but when David contacted Trent about the position, we upgraded the role," said Beamdog in its announcement post. "He brings 17 years of experience to our little team and we couldn't be happier to work with him. David will lead the writing team and direct new creative endeavors for the company."

Beamdog has become known for Baldur's Gate in recent years, so this is an apt move for Gaider -- one that should please fans of that series. The company currently has an expansion for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition called Siege of Dragonspear in production for a release this year.

Beamdog Welcomes David Gaider [Beamdog]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=335990Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenWriter David Gaider leaves BioWare2016-01-22T15:30:00Z2016-01-22T15:30:00Z
David Gaider, the brain behind some of BioWare's best characters, has left the company after 17 years. The announcement was made on his own Twitter earlier today.

Some news: I must sadly announce that, after 17 years, today is my last day at BioWare. I'll miss my team, and wish everyone here the best.
— David Gaider (@davidgaider) January 22, 2016

Gaider has worked on several BioWare games since 1999 including Baldur's Gate 2, the classic Neverwinter Nights, Knights of the Old Republic, and of course, Dragon Age. His work is known for its emphasis on character relationships (a now staple of BioWare RPGs) and inclusiveness, prominently representing LGTB characters and themes.

According to an email exchange reported on over at Polygon, the departure was amiable and Gaider's own decision: "It's simply time to move onto a new challenge." No word on what his next project will be. Personally, I'm hoping for a book series starring a smart-mouthed, homicidal, gay droid with nothing left to lose, but that's probably just me.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=323620Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonJade Empire free on Origin, plus leftover PC game deals2015-12-01T19:30:00Z2015-12-01T19:30:00Z
We mentioned Jade Empire going free a month ago, but that was a premature oopsie by Origin. Starting today, this "On the House" freebie is now solidified. No payment info is required -- just add to cart, finish the checkout process, and the game is yours to own forever.

Over at Green Man Gaming, they've launched a wave of PC game sales that are arguably better than the site's Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals. There's a new 22% off coupon that stacks with instant savings, making solid prices on titles like Killing Floor 2 and Cities Skylines Deluxe.

GameStop actually has a few Cyber Monday leftovers, including Alien: Isolation at $12 and select Dark Souls titles at low prices.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=321246Laura Kate Dalehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Laura+Kate+DaleIs this our first glimpse at the name of the Mass Effect: Andromeda protagonist?2015-11-17T06:00:00Z2015-11-17T06:00:00Z
The internet is full of really eagle-eyed geeks, the kind of people willing to freeze frame trailers that seemingly show off absolutely nothing and find nuggets of new information in them. Sometimes they are right on the money, other times they read way too much into nothing. It's always tough in advance to tell which is which.

Earlier this week reddit user Benelioto spotted something in that recent Mass Effect: Andromeda N7 day teaser trailer that might tell us the name of the protagonist of Mass Effect: Andromeda. I'll help you out, it's around 44 seconds in.

Still miss it? I can't blame you, it's a tough catch to make. Try looking out for a set of dog tags.

According to eagle eyed Benelioto, the dog tags appear to say either Rider or Ryder, which they hypothesize is the name of Andromeda's main character.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=319604Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorMass Effect: Andromeda teaser is all filler2015-11-07T11:30:00Z2015-11-07T11:30:00Z
Happy "N7 Day," Mass Effect fans! I hope you can muster up some excitement for this teaser trailer, which is mostly a montage of old space footage with Commander Shepard (voiced by Jennifer Hale) putting a bookend on the original trilogy, as we move forward with a new story and different heroes.

Mass Effect: Andromeda is expected to launch in late 2016.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=318794Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockWe're not getting any new Mass Effect: Andromeda news this N7 Day2015-11-03T03:00:00Z2015-11-03T03:00:00Z
Apparently November 7 is a day for all things Mass Effect that EA really wants to get off the ground. Think of it like May 4 is for Star Wars, except only really BioWare pays attention to it.

You see, the joke here is that Commander Shepard's official designation is N7, and November 7 kind of looks like N7 if you squint. Hence a shameless marketing day for BioWare! Hooray!

Except it looks like even it isn't quite as involved in the day as it could've been, as it has confirmed there will be no new announcements or news about the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda.

In a blog post outlining the many fun things going on on N7 Day, BioWare confirmed that the one thing people would be interested in isn't actually happening:

"And 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."

I'm not entirely sure what surprises there could be that are: a) good enough to really care about and b) are not considered "major announcements" for the newest game that people have been avidly awaiting. Still, I suppose that's the whole point of a surprise.

But if you're upset about this news that there won't be any news, then fear not! You can still partake in the day by buying some Mass Effect merchandise if you really want to. And… I don't know… tenderly rub the cheek of some Garrus fanart or something? I don't know what we're meant to do on N7 Day. Bake a cake?

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=318690Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenBioWare store celebrates N7 day with new gear and a 20% discount2015-11-02T15:15:00Z2015-11-02T15:15:00Z
Remember when BioWare declared November the 7th a worldwide celebration of all things Mass Effect? Yeah, me neither. This year however, it might be worth paying attention to the faux-holiday. To hype up the event, the BioWare Store is having a store-wide sale offering 20% off many of their items, just in time for Christmas.

This week will also see the release of several new articles of Mass Effect branded clothes. The new N7 gear will include some red striped sneakers, a necklace replica of a Mass Relay, a reversible Paragon/Renegade hoodie, a whole new line of women's N7 gear including sweaters, cardigans, and leggings, and last but certainly not least, an N7 fleece onesie.

I'd like to think the best part of being a galaxy saving Spectre is being issued premium pajamas branded with your special operations tag. Who wouldn't want to unwind after a long day of shooting Geth and wrestling Krogans by snuggling up in some PJs and watching some space-Netflix?

Check out the gallery below for a peek at some of the new items that will be hitting the store this week.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=318529Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterStar Wars: The Old Republic's latest expansion marks the best the game has ever been2015-11-02T14:00:00Z2015-11-02T14:00:00Z
Man, I'm surprised Star Wars: The Old Republic is still trucking along. You have to give it to BioWare (and to some extent, EA) for staying with it after its mixed reception at launch, so-so expansion packs, and its transition into free-to-play. I was there day one, and promptly quit after reaching level 50 as there wasn't really a whole lot to do after I had experienced a few of the stories.

But with the newest Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion that launched last week, I'm back in, dabbling a bit with old and new characters alike. It's a marked improvement.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=313153Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeBioWare announces new Mass Effect theme park ride2015-09-30T05:00:00Z2015-09-30T05:00:00Z
A gaming franchise isn't a gaming franchise these days unless it has its own theme park ride. Nintendo, Ubisoft... they're all at it. And now, BioWare is too.

The developer has announced that a new "3D adventure" Mass Effect ride will open next year at California's Great American theme park.

"The interactive ride, curated by a live performer, will take guests on a journey to a distant planet, where they will face off against larger-than-life foes and fight to save the day," states BioWare. "Using cutting-edge 3D technology and 4D effects, the ride throws passengers right into the action, creating a fantastical adventure that they won't soon forget."

"Teaming with a world-wide gaming leader like EA will enable us to build an incredible user experience for Great America guests," said California's Great America Vice President and General Manager Raul Rehnborg. "This combination of technology and creative video game content is sure to usher in a new wave of entertainment innovation at amusement parks."

If you could choose any game or franchise to turn into a theme park ride, what would you choose and why?

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=312047Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockWhat a shock, Dragon Age: Inquisition - Game of the Year Edition is coming2015-09-23T02:00:00Z2015-09-23T02:00:00Z

Trespasser, the final DLC for Dragon Age: Inquisition, has been out for just over a month now. Fans have played through it, and are left in the limbo of not knowing what to do without Varric's tender embrace.

So I'm sure you'll understand that I'm shocked we hadn't heard about the inevitable Game of the Year Edition before now.

EA has released a rather boastful trailer announcing the game's rerelease, which will include every bit of content released for the game. It points out in possibly too much detail about how the game was well-received and won many sites' Game of the Year awards back in 2014.

It's due for release on October 6 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Previous-gen consoles unfortunately will be missing out on it, as the development of those versions was halted long before all the DLC was released.

But I can let that slide, as finally we will have a full and complete edition of Nestle Yourself Betwixt Iron Bull's Meaty Pecs: Inquisition. That's all any of us actually play that game for anyways, right?

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=311717Alissa McAloonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alissa+McAloonMass Effect lead writer Drew Karpyshyn is back at BioWare2015-09-20T21:30:00Z2015-09-20T21:30:00Z
Drew Karpyshyn, largely known for his work on the first two Mass Effect games and Jade Empire, is once again working for BioWare after a three year hiatus.

The author left the developer in 2012 to work on his Chaos Born novels and is returning to BioWare following their completion. Karpyshyn says his return isn't a sign that a new BioWare project is on the horizon, instead saying via his blog that he will be working on Star Wars: The Old Republic.

I discovered Karpyshyn through his Star Wars: Darth Bane trilogy, and later found out he was the lead writer on the first Mass Effect game back in the day. If you're a BioWare fan, you've probably played something he's worked on. Karpyshyn had his hands in Baldur's Gate II, Neverwinter Nights, and both Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and The Old Republic. As someone who really enjoys the storytelling in his novels and games, this is easily the best news I've heard in a while.

If you want more details on the reunion, ask him yourself. Karpyshyn will be hosting an AMA on Reddit's fantasy subreddit, /r/fantasy, October 8.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=308435Josh Tolentinohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Josh+TolentinoDragon Age: Inquisition's DLC epilogue is called Trespasser2015-08-30T11:00:00Z2015-08-30T11:00:00Z

Dragon Age: Inquisition isn't even a year old yet, but for some reason it feels like it's been forever since it came out. I played it, had a gay old time with my slender elven Knight-Enchanter, finished the story, then settled down to wait until BioWare saw fit to answer some of the more teaser-y questions raised by the end of the story. It looks like that time is coming soon-ish, as they've announced Trespasser, the third and final DLC expansion for the game.

Unlike the previous two expansions, The Jaws of Hakkon and The Descent, Trespasser will be a full-on epilogue to the main story, set two years after its conclusion. In fact, it'll require a character that has actually beaten the main storyline to start, though the narrative payoffs purport to determine the fate the Inquisitor, and "explore what it's like to be a world-saving organization when the world no longer needs saving." Lead Designer Mike Laidlaw even teased that Trespasser might contain hints as to "the future of Thedas" - and presumably future installments of Dragon Age.

Aside from that, another major patch for the game is also upcoming. It'll include more free content, such as a Golden Nug statue that syncs collectibles and unlocked schematics across multiple saves (essentially turning any game into a "New Game Plus"), and a wardrobe that finally allows Inquisitors to change out of their default beige castle pajamas when hanging out in Skyhold. Mods have allowed that kind of thing for a while, granted, but I'm sure everyone will welcome "about a dozen outfits of varying colors, each carefully selected to minimize instances of plunging a spiked pauldron into your love interest's face when you kiss him or her."

Trespasser is dated for September 8th.

New Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC and more coming soon [Bioware Blog]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=303718Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockMooncrest's Kickstarter cancelled due to lack of support2015-08-12T04:00:00Z2015-08-12T04:00:00Z
A few weeks ago, a group of former BioWare developers took to Kickstarter with the idea for Mooncrest: a single-player RPG with real-time Dark Souls inspired combat, a "cinematic" conversation system, and environmental puzzles.

It caused a bit of a fervour, having just the right names and the right little slip of Dark Souls to get people interested. Unfortunately, it looks like it wasn't enough as the developers have now cancelled the campaign due to lack of support. It only managed to raise $48,618 out of its $400,000 goal when it was canned.

Developer KnightMayor seems to understand where it went wrong – their bad pitch video that lacked any actual footage of the game:

"Coming out of the gate things looked great, but a weak project video, coupled with poor messaging, and no ingame footage was the death of us."

This isn't the end for Mooncrest though, as KnightMayor will be returning to Kickstarter once it has some actual gameplay footage to show:

"Our future plans are to lick our wounds, address all of the criticisms/complaints we received, and move forward with another Kickstarter once we're ready. Our focus will be on having a pitch video that actually, ya know, pitches the game, having ingame footage to show, and just going more in depth on what we have in place to see this game through production and to release."

Turns out you can't get by simply on past industry experience and name-dropping currently popular games anymore after all. Who'd have thought it? Let's hope it can get back on the horse once it has something to show.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=297319Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDragon Age: Inquisition is free with EA Access2015-08-05T19:00:00Z2015-08-05T19:00:00Z
EA Access continues to be a surprisingly good value for Xbox One owners.

The service has added Dragon Age: Inquisition to its lineup as promised. If you're a subscriber ($4.99 per month, $29.99 per year), you can download and play through BioWare's RPG and other titles in the Vault lineup including Titanfall, Garden Warfare, and a slew of sports games.

I'd like to play Inquisition, eventually, but not before The Witcher III. That's next on the list.

Also next on my list? Seeing what Freddie Prinze Jr. is up to these days.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=297267Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockNew Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Fallen Empire trailer shows off gameplay2015-08-05T03:21:00Z2015-08-05T03:21:00Z

BioWare has shown off some more of its upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic expansion, Knights of the Fallen Empire, at gamescom. The newest trailer that actually shows gameplay can be seen above.

The expansion will feature an episodic story that can either carry on your character's story, or begin fresh with a new character at the start of the expansion's story.

BioWare has also announced that a new companion will be available for those who subscribe to The Old Republic before Knights of the Fallen Empire's launch. The expansion will be free to all subscribers when it releases on October 27.

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[James experiences a true aging taste with Knights of the Old Republic 2. The first time might have been an experience, but every subsequent playthrough was about challenging his old notions of morality and re-evaluating his code of ethics. What kind of game teaches you more about ethics than a philosophy class? Go ahead and start a blog and tell us, why don't you. ~Striderhoang]

Playing Knights of the Old Republic 2 is a rite of passage. It's a trial or an education. When I first woke up dazed on the mining world of Paragus I was 14. I'd been raised to think that good is just good, the right thing is always right – be good, and you will do good. KotOR 2 took that idea of morality and spat on it and scorned it for being what it was: the unquestioned dogma of a child. If you hold your morality dear, KotOR 2 is not a game for you.

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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcuckoocuck‧oo1 /ˈkʊkuː $ ˈkuːkuː, ˈkʊ-/ noun [countable] HBBa grey European bird that puts its eggs in other birds' nests and that makes a sound that sounds like its name
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Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable diseases and death in the US, and is known to be heritable. This application aims to develop a set of nicotine addiction cell lines based on clinically defined imaging phenotype and genotype. Our goal is to test that neuronal electrophysiological response to nicotinic agonists will be associated with the strength of the clinical imaging based circuit phenotype in patients with severe nicotine addiction and carry smoking related risk alleles. Our innovation here is to closely link these cell lines with state-of-the art clinical measures of nicotine addiction, so that we coud iteratively test electrophysiological phenotypes of the cells that are likely underlying key clinicl nicotine addiction measures.
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Hi Tony,
I'd love to have this eggplant recipe also - would you be so kind as to post
it here when you get to it? And yes, that's a great picture of you! It is
nice to be able to put a face with the person.
I'm only about 6 months behind now - I know I promised someone a pumpkin
recipe or two (remember back when that was our recipe topic?) and I just got
around to pulling out my pumpkin cookbook, which I got at Mystic Seaport in
CT probably 15+ years ago, in case anyone is wondering where a cookbook
devoted to pumpkins might come from. Anyone looking ahead that far and want
any? See, I'm not really late, I'm way early (that'll be the day).
Finally sent in my order to Musser Forest for a bunch of shrubs. Have not
ordered from them before so this'll be interesting, and some are bareroot
and some potted so that will also be a contrast.
And I have some crocus up and blooming - what a quick turnaround from being
buried under all that snow as recently as last Friday (still have a couple
small piles but they are on their way out).
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Auralie - Just told my child bride you were interested in the above.
She's going to dig into her recipes & we'll send it ro you. I love egg
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> Melody, I'm not much of a recipe person. I usually just cook what
> seems to
> go together well, and it comes out tasting good. I do enjoy reading
> cookbooks, though, for ideas, and I have a pretty large collection
> of them.
> Well, I started looking for a recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana,
> thinking that
> would be a good starting place for someone who hasn't eaten
> eggplant. Some
> time and about 15 cookbooks later, I finally found one, but
> unfortunately it
> was not very explicit. What I did determine, however, was that
> basic
> eggplant preparation usually starts with frying or sauteeing slices
> or cubes
> of eggplant in a small amount of olive oil until softened. Then
> layer the
> eggplant slices in a baking dish with your best tomato sauce and
> mozzarella
> cheese, top with parmesan cheese and bake until bubbly and brown.
> There are
> all sorts of yummy variations using various meats. The tomato sauce
> should
> be rich with bell peppers, onions, garlic and red wine. Olives are
> frequently added. This is a good way to use left-over leg of lamb.
> Of course, just fried eggplant, either dipped in egg and cracker
> crumbs, or
> seasoned flour, ranks right up there with fried okra and fried green
> tomatoes, but I can't in good conscience recommend it, since fried
> foods are
> now so politically incorrect. I do hope you'll try eggplant,
> however. It is
> really one of the good things, and the fruits are so pretty - either
> the
> purple or the white kinds. Auralie
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Voters in Santa Clara, Calif., approved a bill to help build a $937 million stadium for the San Francisco 49ers. Some Santa Clara residents are opposed to the idea because they say it is fiscally irresponsible. San Francisco, however, has not given up hope in keeping the team within city limits and plans to move ahead with the development of a new stadium as part of the Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment project.
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Hayley Atwell Will Not Return for CAPTAIN AMERICA Sequel
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLIDER officially needs a new leading lady.
Hayley Atwell, who played Peggy Carter alongside Chris Evans in 2011's CAPTAIN AMERICA, has confirmed to Timeout that she will not be reprising her role in the upcoming sequel.
"She won't, she confirms, be back for the latter's sequel, which moves the action into the present day," the magazine reports.
However, it appears the role will be written within the Carter lineage. Over the the summer, actresses such as Jessica Brown Findlay of DOWNTON ABBEY, Emilia Clarke (GAME OF THRONES, Broadway's upcoming BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S), and Alison Brie (COMMUNITY) were rumored to take on 'Sharon Carter,' niece of Peggy. As of now, no official casting has been announced.
Chris Evans will return for the sequel as Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. In addition, AVENGERS co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, and Cobie Smulders are set to appear. Anthony Mackie and Frank Grillo have also signed on.
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Faith is more than religion. It's about a relationship between a person and God. Together, we make faith worth living.
This Church was built in 1876 by Thomas Baldie, to accomodate the growing congregation of Freuchie. The Church is surrounded by a low coped wall and railings. To the rear of the building are a session hall and vestry, and a large hall which was built in the early 20th century. There are two lancet stained glass windows in the south wall which are themed 'I am The Good Shepherd' dedicated to Walter Lumsden, and 'Suffer the Little Children' dedicated to Janet Lumsden which date to the late 19th century.
The North wall faces the main street, in which there are three lancets. The stained glass is by Ballantine and Gardiner, themed 'The Transfiguration'. The images depicted are 'Moses and tablets' on the left, 'Christ and dove' in the centre and 'Man and raven' on the right. The glass is dedicated in memory of Thomas Lundsden and his wife Helen Shepherd Lowson. The tower has an octagonal spired belfry. There is a three sided clock face and the spire is capped by a weather vane.
This Church was built in 1850, on the site of two previous buildings. The first church was built in 1595 after Falkland received it's Royal Charter. It was replaced in 1620 by another building, which had deteriorated so much by the 1840's that it had to be demolished. The present church was built between 1848 and 1850 on rising ground in the centre of the village. The North wall has three lancets with stained glass by Ballantine and Gardiner, dated 1897, which depict
'The Nativity', 'The Ressurection' and 'The Ascension'.
The tower which is on the South elevation, consists of three stages, and is topped with a spire. In the first stage is a latticed door, above which are three pointed windows with latticed panes. The central opening is covered by a memorial to Tyndal Bruce. The third stage has latticed glass windows.
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Originally published in the Colorado Real Estate Journal - February 20, 2013 – March 5, 2013.
Too often, prospective landlords and tenants give scant attention to the letter of intent stage of their negotiations. The landlord's satisfaction at having found a creditworthy tenant, whose intended use is in line with the character of the property, and the tenant's excitement in finding a great location at the right price, often leads both parties and their brokers to create a brief LOI without much consideration in order to capture their understanding in writing. The LOI, which should always be nonbinding, will serve as the basis for preparing the lease. Therefore, the parties should spend a meaningful amount of time considering what to cover in the LOI and how to cover it. This article provides a brief overview of 10 lease matters landlords, tenants and their brokers should consider including in the LOI.
- Premises.
A description of the premises is the most basic lease term and should be described as accurately as possible in the LOI. Also, the LOI should include any common or other ancillary areas such as parking and property amenities that the tenant will be able to use. Consider illustrating the premises on a floor plan or site plan that is attached to the LOI.
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Phthalic anhydride is used in the preparation of primary amines. It is used as a precursor to prepare anthraquinone, phthalein, rhodamine, phthalocyanine, fluorescein and xanthene dyes. It serves as an important intermediate in the plastics industry, dyes, resins and pigments. It is used as a monomer for synthetic resins such as glyptal, alkyd resins and polyester resins. It plays a vital role in the large-scale production of plasticizers for plastics. Further, it acts as a curing agent for epoxy resins, anti-scaling agents, plating agents, surface treating agents, ion exchange agents, paint additives, adhesives, sealant chemicals and potential antibacterial agent.
For examples of formation of phthalimides from amines, see: Org. Synth. Coll., 4, 106 (1963); 5, 973 (1973). As an alternative to hydrazinolysis, ɑ-amino acids can also be quantitatively recovered from their phthaloyl derivatives by prolonged reaction with aqueous methylamine at room temperature: Can. J. Chem., 48, 3572 (1970).
Can be used for the dehydration of nitro aldols to nitroalkenes; see, e.g.: Org. Synth. Coll., 7, 396 (1990).
Reaction with H2O2 gives monoperphthalic acid, useful in peroxidation reactions; see, e.g.: Org. Synth. Coll., 3, 619 (1955); 5, 805 (1973). With urea hydrogen peroxide, provides a superior system for converting N-heteroaromatics and tert-amines to their N-oxides: Chem. Ber., 125, 1965 (1992)
Liu, Y.; Gu, Y.; Hou, Y.; Yang, Y.; Deng, S.; Wei, Z. Hydrophobic activated carbon supported Ni-based acid-resistant catalyst for selective hydrogenation of phthalic anhydride to phthalide. Chem. Eng. J. 2015, 275, 271-280.
Lin, Z.; Ierapetritou, M.; Nikolakis, V. Phthalic anhydride production from hemicellulose solutions: Technoeconomic analysis and life cycle assessment. AlChE J. 2015, 61 (11), 3708-3718.
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very sorry for something bad that you have done Her expression was contrite. He looked so contrite that for a moment she nearly believed he really was sorry about what he had said. Word Origin Middle English: from Old French contrit, from Latin contritus, past participle of conterereadjectivejump to other results
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Caesar Salad Mix
|Grated lemon rind
|1 Tablespoon
|Grated parmesan cheese
|2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
|Dried oregano
|1 Tablespoon
|Dry mustard
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Black pepper
|1 Teaspoon
|Garlic powder
|1 Teaspoon
|Cayenne pepper
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Spread lemon rind on paper towel; microwave at High for 4 to 4-1/2 minutes or until dry, stirring several times, or dry for 1 day at room temperature.
In airtight container, combine lemon rind, cheese, oregano, mustard, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne. (Mix can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.)
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Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 226
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26 g40%
Saturated Fat 14.9 g74.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 73.2 mg24.4%
Sodium 1278.8 mg53.3%
Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber 10.2 g40.8%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 36 g71.1%
Vitamin A 38.9% Vitamin C 49.6%
Calcium 120.8% Iron 51.1%
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text: Something Rotten in the State of France? Police Launch NASCAR CEO Crash ProbeDavey G. Johnson11/10/06 7:00pmFiled to: NewsAccidentsbrian franceDuiNascar6EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink We're just gonna get this out of the way right now. How completely, utterly rad is it that a man by the name of Chief Chitwood is investigating whether NASCAR CEO Brian France was treated with kid gloves because of who he was after he crashed his Lexus into a tree? France wasn't administered a sobriety test. However, eyewitness Shirley Hill told Daytona Beach authorities that when France exited the vehicle, he "fell over his own feet." Advertisement Also of note, but not mentioned in the news item, NASCAR has officially flatlined. Their CEO drives a goddamn Lexus of all things. Alcohol and crazy driving are part and parcel of the sport's history. Somehow, a Lexus is sort of antithetical to that, no matter what Mel Gibson says. [Thanks to Scott for the tip.] Police investigate whether NASCAR chief's crash handled properly [Contra Costa Times]Related: For Tire-Smoking Time, Make it Dorifto Time: Drift vs. Grip [Internal] Reply6 repliesLeave a reply


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The Bluths are back! This Sunday, Orange County's most dysfunctional TV family returns via Netflix for 15 new episodes of "Arrested Development." It's been seven long years since fans have heard from this motley crew, so you may need a refresher course on who was hooking up and who had a hook hand.
Here's a quick guide to where each character's story line left off.
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At long last, they're back! Refamiliarize yourselves with the goofy gang as they make their big return to television.
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The Bluth family, from left, George Michael (Michael Cera), Lindsay (Portia de Rossi), Michael (Jason Bateman), George Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor), Gob (Will Arnett), Maeby (Alia Shawkat), Buster (Tony Hale), Tobias (David Cross) and Lucille (Jessica Walter).Netflix / Netflix
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The legally troubled patriarch of the Bluth family, George (Jeffrey Tambor), was last seen hiding out on Gob's yacht, having convinced his look-alike brother, Oscar, to take his place at the shareholder's party. As a stowaway on the yacht, George was also en route to Mexico.Netflix / Netflix
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When we last saw her, Lucille (Jessica Walter) was trying to convince her family not to sell their shares of the family business, but eventually ends up selling the entire company to the Bluth's biggest competitor, Stan Sitwell. While at the yacht party, her adopted son, Annyong, exposes evidence that Lucille, not George, had been the person behind the company's financial scandals. She attempts to hijack the Queen Mary and escape before she is caught by police.Netflix / Netflix
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After getting punched out by George Michael for living with his nephew's ex-girlfriend, Anne, eldest Bluth son Gob (Will Arnett) sank to a new low when he hits on his adopted sister, Lindsay. When Michael flees the country (and the family) on Gob's yacht, Gob is left without a place to live, or anyone to clean up all of his messes.Netflix / Netflix
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Lindsay -
Having just found out that she was adopted as a child, Lindsay (Portia de Rossi) claims to be thrilled that she's not a natural Bluth. She told brother Michael that they aren't actually related and that unless he marries her, she will sell her shares of the family business. However, at the end, she appeared to be considering rekindling her romance with her husband, Tobias.
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Michael -
To keep his family from selling their shares of the family business, Michael (Jason Bateman) threw a fancy shareholders party aboard the RMS Queen Mary. When it was revealed that his mother had been behind much of the corruption in the family business, he becomes disgusted with the entire Bluth clan and takes his son and sets sail toward Mexico, leaving the remaining Bluths to take finally care of their own problems.Netflix / Netflix
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Buster -
When viewers last saw him, Buster (Tony Hale), still traumatized from the seal mauling that cost him his hand, was terrified to attend the Bluth family's shareholders party, but agreed to go anyway. He ends up falling overboard and comes face-to-face with the seal that attacked him.Netflix / Netflix
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George Michael -
After George Michael (Michael Cera) confessed to his father that he has strong feelings for his cousin, Maeby, Michael suggests that his son try to get back together with his ex-girlfriend, Anne. However, when George Michael discovers that Anne is actually seeing his uncle Gob, he becomes infuriated and takes off in Gob's yacht. When Michael comes to comfort him, the two decide to sail away from the family and their problems.Netflix / Netflix
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Maeby Funke -
Maeby (Alia Shawkat) was disturbed by the romance that was brewing between her and her cousin, George Michael. Although her love life was confusing, her career was soaring, despite the fact that the movie studio she worked at had found out she was a high-school student and not a high-powered executive. Multiple studios were dying to buy the movie rights to her family's story, but she's eventually told that her story would make a better movie than a TV show.Netflix / Netflix
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Tobias Funke -
Depressed about his failing marriage to Lindsay, Tobias (David Cross) tells Michael that he wants to sell his shares of the family business and move on. Michael convinces Tobias to stay and offers to create a job for him. Although Tobias still doesn't appear to be completely sure of his sexuality, it seems that he may want to try to make things work with his wife, Lindsay.Netflix / Netflix