As long as Aria becomes a temporary companion at least for the duration of the DLC, I'll be a happy Shepard-Commander. Love the quality that Carrie-Anne Moss put into the voicework.
I was trying to make a very bad pun on http://www.wowhead.com/achievement=3004
You forgot the emergency induction port:PWell, ME3 did have its funny moments. EDI made me chuckle a few times and the shooting contest with Garrus was rather funny
The game was finished in january (count the months to release) and they made from Ashes that "This week, BioWare confirmed that the DLC pack, which was always planned as free content for Collector's Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition owners, will be available immediately for everyone else at $10 (800 Microsoft Points) when Mass Effect 3 arrives on March 6 in the US, and March 9 everywhere else."
There was definatly time to work it into the actual game, but they decided to ignore that and release it as a Day 1 DLC for extra cash.
Blame the consoles. Certification generally takes around two months when it has to go through Microsoft and Sony. instead of sitting on their hands in that time, they kept working.
And why do you think we paid more for the CE than the regular game purchasers? We paid for the DLC, just as everyone else did.
Why do you think the CE cost more than the regular game box?
Because they made From Ashes just to hike up the price.
I'm not sure the collector's edition would have been worth it if all you'd have gotten was an in-game hoodie.
(Okay, it looks cool, but still)
I think there was a bit more included in the CE than just the DLC and the hoodie... Such things as these.
Collectors Edition includes
* Premium metal case featuring commemorative artwork of Commander Shepard.
* 70-page hardbound art book featuring hundreds of unique and gorgeous illustrations from the BioWare development team.
* Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics, complete with unique cover artwork.
* Join the ranks of the N7 with the premium fabric N7 patch.
* Exclusive 4x6 lithographic print featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.
* A full collection of in-game content that can't be found anywhere else!
* N7 Arsenal Pack - Bring the firepower with the N7 Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, SMG, and Pistol.
* Robotic Dog - A faithful sidekick to keep you company on board the Normandy.
* Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack - New appearances for your favorite squad members.
* Relive all the greatest moments of Mass Effect 3 with the digital soundtrack.
* Display your initiation in the N7 ranks with a collection of forum and social badges, avatars, and perks.
I just had to go smartass for a moment. 8D
Actually I think it was the funniest mass effect game. From prothy the prothean to shooting skeet with garrus on the citadel I was glad to see Bioware got their touch for humor back. Da2 and swtor certainly weren't AS funny as me3 was at any rate.
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Which is in and of itself absurd. I mean why does it take so long to certify the game? and furthermore you figure by this point EA and MS/SONY would have figured out some sort of deal to streamline this process...
I haven't got a clue. It sucks, but that's how it is these days.
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It was worked into the game for collectors editions. Selling something that is only for CE editions of the game as day one DLC isn't the same as stopping it from being part of the game just to sell as day one DLC. Besides who cares is an extra optional side thing that has no impact on the actual mass effect game.
"Man is his own star. His acts are his angels, good or ill, While his fatal shadows walk silently beside him."-Rhyme of the Primeval Paradine AFC 54
You know a community is bad when moderators lock a thread because "...this isnt the place to talk about it either seeing as it will get trolled..."
I can't stop listening to the soundtrack. Even after all this time, it's just so amazing.