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[Little Paw]

ITSSEXYTIME wrote...

While it was a believable story for Shale to have been cut from DA:O and added to the game by the DLC team: Having their very next game have the exact same DLC format with a bonus party member pretty much proves that they just took something out of the game and labeled it DLC to prevent used game sales.

Which is smart and forces new purchases and higher sales.
Now if they continue by making sure they announce DLCs that come out in time - great!!!

[finc.loki]

Michael Gamble wrote...

finc.loki wrote...

I really wonder how the hell MS XBL had the collector armor AT ALL on XBL, it is an exclusive CE item that you have to enter code into EA/Bioware social site to get.
It has NOTHING to do with MS/XBL, I smell BS right now.

Can you imagine if Cerberus network offered the collector armor and gun for free.
I would sue Bioware so hard it will make their grandchildren pay for it.

That is exclusive PAY for content.

How about Bioware inform us that this collector armor will remain exclusive to CE forever.

All promotional items (collectors edition and otherwise) are unlocked via a code and downloaded from the xbox live marketplace. These items are only visible to people who have the unlock, but the content is still downloaded from xbox live (from within the game). This makes a simplified user experience (we wanted one central place of downloading content for ME2).

Thank you for the response.

That explains the whole XBL thing then.
I would imagine the collector edition armor and gun is still exclusive? It can't not be downloaded for free or pay through Cerberus network I hope?

The reason why I ask for futher clarification is that I was led to believe that the incisor rifle is a digital CE exclusive and as far as I know there is no digital game download for Xbox?
Which makes one wonder how XBL has a PC exclusive item on it, as I said I'm a little bit confused and weary cause of MS mistake.

Just don't want to end up with a CE edition and find that all of the stuff can be had for free on Cerberus network anyway, or even pay.

[Little Paw]

epoch_ wrote...

Wow, never did I think it would all be free.

Interesting use of the word free. It is what you get for buying a new copy.
It entices people to buy a new copy rather than wait for a used one.
So for the cost of a new game, you get what it comes with.

[grimasjim]

I'm sure someone has probably posted a reply to this question somewhere but I can't find it!

If I buy the Collector's Edition (from Game.co.uk) I get the Collector's Armour
From Amazon.co.uk I would get the Inferno Suit (Not anymore though, it seems)
And from Play.com I would get the Inferno Suit

My question is this:

SO WHAT IF I WANT ALL 3?  Will they all be available as DLC?

The thing is, I really wanted the Inferno Suit but amazon.co.uk doesn't have it listed in brackets anymore (downer), but I decided to buy it anyway.  If I don't end up with a suit at all I will be gutted, however, IF I CAN GET IT (INFERNO SUIT) - OR ANY OF THEM FOR THAT MATTER - AS DLC I WOULD BE EXTREMELY PLEASED!

So does anyone know if that will happen or is it simply a matter of 'well you didn't pre-order it in time so you don't get JACK, NOT NOW NOT EVER'!

Please reply someone!!!

Modifié par grimasjim, 26 janvier 2010 - 12:46 .

[Lt.Boom]

im not sue if this was already answer but is zaeed messani the DLC character gonna be available day one and if so is he free or is he gonna cost Microsoft points??????

[TopUSGun]

All the Mass Effect 2 DLC including the DR Pepper ones were free this morning to download because of a Microsoft screw up.

[Lt.Boom]

TopUSGun wrote...

All the Mass Effect 2 DLC including the DR Pepper ones were free this morning to download because of a Microsoft screw up.

yeah are they free gonna be free DAY ONE 

[Michael Gamble]

finc.loki wrote...

Michael Gamble wrote...

finc.loki wrote...

I really wonder how the hell MS XBL had the collector armor AT ALL on XBL, it is an exclusive CE item that you have to enter code into EA/Bioware social site to get.
It has NOTHING to do with MS/XBL, I smell BS right now.

Can you imagine if Cerberus network offered the collector armor and gun for free.
I would sue Bioware so hard it will make their grandchildren pay for it.

That is exclusive PAY for content.

How about Bioware inform us that this collector armor will remain exclusive to CE forever.

All promotional items (collectors edition and otherwise) are unlocked via a code and downloaded from the xbox live marketplace. These items are only visible to people who have the unlock, but the content is still downloaded from xbox live (from within the game). This makes a simplified user experience (we wanted one central place of downloading content for ME2).

Thank you for the response.

That explains the whole XBL thing then.
I would imagine the collector edition armor and gun is still exclusive? It can't not be downloaded for free or pay through Cerberus network I hope?

The reason why I ask for futher clarification is that I was led to believe that the incisor rifle is a digital CE exclusive and as far as I know there is no digital game download for Xbox?
Which makes one wonder how XBL has a PC exclusive item on it, as I said I'm a little bit confused and weary cause of MS mistake.

Just don't want to end up with a CE edition and find that all of the stuff can be had for free on Cerberus network anyway, or even pay.

absolutely not. if you buy the collectors edition, the collectors armor will not show up on xbl as a free cerberus download or for pay. it is for collectors edition members only. likewise with the inferno armor and the pre-order edition.

i'm a gamer too, and i know what its like to feel ripped off by game companies. our intent here is to try and add as much value to the editions for CE and pre-order as possible. i still think that we manage to do that (not withstanding the XBL mishap this morning).

[Michael Gamble]

Speakeasy13 wrote...

GenericPlayer2 wrote...

Anyone here pre-purchase the DDE on steam? I am curious if we will get the Cerberus network card in the mail or if we should be expecting an e-mail with the needed details? The ME2 website says that digital customers will get it, or is that for the EA digital store only?

Well I purchased and alrdy downloaded my copy at the EA Store... was wondering about the same thing. Didn't get a code or conformation. However the manual did stated that once you've started the game Cerberus Network would be one of the options on the main menu, and there'd be steps guide to it. The only question left unclarified is where that code is supposed to come from, via email or whatnot.

PS: It'd be dreadful if it had to come inthe MAIL... considering I live in another country and so many things can go wrong with the mail.

I want to set the record straight here for the digital download versions (steam and ea store):

You should get your codes with your purchase. This includes your game cdkey (just standard stuff, no securerom here), your cerberus key (you will enter that key in the game when you register for cerberus network), and your key for your promotional content (which you redeem from the bw social site - and download the content to install). So, if you are buying a collectors edition or a pre-order for the DD - you should get 3 codes.

If you don't get your key - contact your retailer! Everyone should be getting what they paid for.

[Remix1121]

Michael Gamble: You have any idea when the cerberus network is going live?

Modifié par Remix1121, 26 janvier 2010 - 02:51 .

[Michael Gamble]

Remix1121 wrote...

Michael Gamble: You have any idea when the cerberus network is going live?

it's ready for tomorrow. Normandy Crash and Zaeed are our Day1 offerings. Both are available for PC tomorrow. Normandy Crash is available for xbox, and we expect Zaeed to be up either Wednesday or Thursday.

Also, if you have any promotional items (not the free cerberus stuff, but th ebonus stuff if you got a CE or pre-order, etc) are also ready for tomorrow.

[Remix1121]

Michael Gamble wrote...

Remix1121 wrote...

Michael Gamble: You have any idea when the cerberus network is going live?

it's ready for tomorrow. Normandy Crash and Zaeed are our Day1 offerings. Both are available for PC tomorrow. Normandy Crash is available for xbox, and we expect Zaeed to be up either Wednesday or Thursday.

Also, if you have any promotional items (not the free cerberus stuff, but th ebonus stuff if you got a CE or pre-order, etc) are also ready for tomorrow.

Okej sweet. Thx for the quick reply!

[thetruefreemo]

I'm an Xbox user but I'm not 17 yet. Does that mean I can't download the DLC from Xbox Marketplace?

[Valkuer]

I kind of have the same question as the above post. However I am 17 and was wondering if I would have any trouble downloading it as well?

[The-Person]

Can anybody tell me what Normandy crash is about?

[Bryy_Miller]

Val, True:

I would look over the terms of service for XBL.

[Brenn86]

Any idea why those of us that registered our cerberus cards on the website are getting invalid codes when we try to access the network in game?

[primelink]

Chaos-fusion wrote...

Am I missing something here? If you buy the game second hand, you have to pay to get onto this cerberus network? But isn't the network just to sell you DLC?

... You have to pay for the privilige of paying for DLC? Someone, please correct me here.

YES that's about right. They leverage it by including some free DLC which is actually very good.

ex: Hammer head hover vehicle, extra suits of armor plus launch day preorder armors, Collector Armor.
and so on and so on, So is it worth the 15$ ! Yes, because it includes the promise of more sometimes free DLC.

Right now Bioware has me in an awkward position. I am bent over with my wallet open.

[finc.loki]

Michael Gamble wrote...

finc.loki wrote...

Michael Gamble wrote...

finc.loki wrote...

I really wonder how the hell MS XBL had the collector armor AT ALL on XBL, it is an exclusive CE item that you have to enter code into EA/Bioware social site to get.
It has NOTHING to do with MS/XBL, I smell BS right now.

Can you imagine if Cerberus network offered the collector armor and gun for free.
I would sue Bioware so hard it will make their grandchildren pay for it.

That is exclusive PAY for content.

How about Bioware inform us that this collector armor will remain exclusive to CE forever.

All promotional items (collectors edition and otherwise) are unlocked via a code and downloaded from the xbox live marketplace. These items are only visible to people who have the unlock, but the content is still downloaded from xbox live (from within the game). This makes a simplified user experience (we wanted one central place of downloading content for ME2).

Thank you for the response.

That explains the whole XBL thing then.
I would imagine the collector edition armor and gun is still exclusive? It can't not be downloaded for free or pay through Cerberus network I hope?

The reason why I ask for futher clarification is that I was led to believe that the incisor rifle is a digital CE exclusive and as far as I know there is no digital game download for Xbox?
Which makes one wonder how XBL has a PC exclusive item on it, as I said I'm a little bit confused and weary cause of MS mistake.

Just don't want to end up with a CE edition and find that all of the stuff can be had for free on Cerberus network anyway, or even pay.

absolutely not. if you buy the collectors edition, the collectors armor will not show up on xbl as a free cerberus download or for pay. it is for collectors edition members only. likewise with the inferno armor and the pre-order edition.

i'm a gamer too, and i know what its like to feel ripped off by game companies. our intent here is to try and add as much value to the editions for CE and pre-order as possible. i still think that we manage to do that (not withstanding the XBL mishap this morning).

Thanks again for the response and clarification.

[CandraZ]

Michael Gamble wrote...

Remix1121 wrote...

Michael Gamble: You have any idea when the cerberus network is going live?

it's ready for tomorrow. Normandy Crash and Zaeed are our Day1 offerings. Both are available for PC tomorrow. Normandy Crash is available for xbox, and we expect Zaeed to be up either Wednesday or Thursday.

Also, if you have any promotional items (not the free cerberus stuff, but th ebonus stuff if you got a CE or pre-order, etc) are also ready for tomorrow.

Wait do you mean Zaeed won't be available tomorrow?? Also any info on Kasumi to give us? Mainly if it's real.

[Michael Gamble]

Brenn86 wrote...

Any idea why those of us that registered our cerberus cards on the website are getting invalid codes when we try to access the network in game?

the code is a one-time consumable (that is why you are getting invalid codes, because it was 'used' on the website registration. if you registerd the code n the bioware social site, you have to make sure you also use the SAME ea online account in the game. if you logged in with the wrong account/accidentally created a new one in game, all you do is go to the options and turn auto-login off. that will allow you to then connect with the same account you used on the social site.

after you do that, it shouldnt prompt you to enter a cerberus code, it should see that you are cerberus entitled with that account, and open up the terminal window.

[Michael Gamble]

primelink wrote...

Chaos-fusion wrote...

Am I missing something here? If you buy the game second hand, you have to pay to get onto this cerberus network? But isn't the network just to sell you DLC?

... You have to pay for the privilige of paying for DLC? Someone, please correct me here.

YES that's about right. They leverage it by including some free DLC which is actually very good.

ex: Hammer head hover vehicle, extra suits of armor plus launch day preorder armors, Collector Armor.
and so on and so on, So is it worth the 15$ ! Yes, because it includes the promise of more sometimes free DLC.

Right now Bioware has me in an awkward position. I am bent over with my wallet open.

Yes and no.


Some of our DLC will be free, others will be paid.

For the free DLC (so far we have announced the shotgun/armor, zaeed, normandy crash, hammerhead) that will be cerberus network.

The paid DLC (to be announced later) will NOT require cerberus network.

[Skadhi1]

Michael Gamble wrote...

absolutely not. if you buy the collectors edition, the collectors armor will not show up on xbl as a free cerberus download or for pay. it is for collectors edition members only. likewise with the inferno armor and the pre-order edition.

No prospect at all of purchasing some of the other items via XBL at some point in the future?  That seems 
unfortunate for gamers, and also for Bioware.  Gamers lose the chance to acquire it, Bioware loses
a small amount of revenue.

I purchased the CE version with the hope it would include everything.  Apparently, my understanding was faulty. 

[CraigxGibson]

It's probably been asked and answered several (gajillion) times so apologies for that, but:

Is the Cerberus card in the Collector's Edition the same as the one in the standard (DLC access-wise, at least)? Only reason I ask is that my game store had shipping problems with CE, so I have standard edition until tomorrow (later today actually) and I'll have to keep the Cerberus card that's in the standard edition.



I'm fairly certain I've read that they're the same, but I figured I'd double check.