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[shinobi602]

So, we all know Aaryn Flynn tweeted this over the weekend:



Obviously the "I hope" part is just semantics. There will be info on the game next year. But when? I wanna know when goddamnit. I looked over when info on previous titles slowly released to the public. Let's take a look:

Mass Effect

• October 2005: Formally announced
• November 2007: Released

Mass Effect 2

• March 2009: First details revealed at GDC
• January 2010: Released

Mass Effect 3

• December 2010: Revealed at the VGAs
• May 2011: Info blowout via Game Informer
• E3 2011: First gameplay seen
• March 2012: Released

So, where are we at with this one? Well, let's see when info began trickling out.

• September 2012: Next game formally announced
• June 2013: Asked on Twitter what fans would like to see in a debut trailer
• November 2013: First images of the game teased

Now, seeing a trailer for this game at E3 2014 is certainly likely. Very likely in fact. But these games typically have information verbally released before actually seeing what the game looks like. Coincidentally, GDC is right around the corner in March.

We can see that detailed info on each game is typically given out about a year, give or take a few months, before each game's release. With the first real details of Mass Effect 2 released in March 2009 at GDC, and GDC 2014 right around the corner, and a lot of Bioware devs I talk to saying to expect info "soon" rather than 'later', I think we'll actually hear the first details about the game there.

However, I don't think we'll get details on things like who we play as, story details, or details on the various characters. GDC is mostly about studios discussing their engine tools, how they build their games, levels, environments, techniques, etc. So I believe we'll get information on things like the engine, physics, size of levels/world, details on the graphics, etc. What leads me to strongly feel we'll get actual story info in a debut trailer rather than through verbage is this tweet by the game's studio director, Yanick Roy:



He later noted the overwhelming responses were for the trailer to show who the main character was and the time period the game takes place in (prequel or sequel?). It's obvious these details will be exposed in this upcoming trailer and not through verbal communication at GDC. I'd expect this trailer in E3 2014 for sure.

So, here's my projected outlook on what we'll get:

• March 2014: First details on the technical side of things at GDC
• June 2014: Debut trailer at E3 w/final title name, PS4/XB1/PC
• Fall 2014: Game Informer cover story
• Late 2014/early 2015: Gameplay/in-game videos
• Spring 2015 or Fall 2015: Release date

Since the damn thing was absent at VGX, much to my absolute dismay, I feel fairly confident in this assessment. Thoughts? Comments?

Modifié par shinobi602, 09 décembre 2013 - 07:17 .

[almightydavidbc27]

I'd agree. Unfortunately were in for a long wait. But it'll get shorter come spring/summer when details start getting released. I hope march it is. That would be nice.

[Linkenski]

Ugh, is Yanick literally asking us how to make the teaser? C'mon Bioware, we know you have a "we listen to fans" policy but can't you soon make up your mind yourself? The last thing I want ME4 to be is a fanservice ridden mess.

[chris2365]

Linkenski wrote...

Ugh, is Yanick literally asking us how to make the teaser? C'mon Bioware, we know you have a "we listen to fans" policy but can't you soon make up your mind yourself? The last thing I want ME4 to be is a fanservice ridden mess.

Well I guess they want to calm most of the fans worries right from the get-go, so they asked them what they absolutely wanted cleared up. Nothing wrong with that, imo. We get story details right from the beginning!

As for the list, I agree with the timeline. Unfortunantly, this means we have to go through a cold hard winter without any info.

[B.Shep]

I would only expect something more concrete after Bioware reveal a release date for DA:I

[MR CauSe iM GoD]

We will see when it happens. As much as I am excited for the next ME, I can wait. Take your time BW the more you polish it the better it will be. Also #JE2 .

But seriously I still have another 400 hours I want to put into ME3 Multiplayer.

[SilJeff]

Linkenski wrote...

Ugh, is Yanick literally asking us how to make the teaser? C'mon Bioware, we know you have a "we listen to fans" policy but can't you soon make up your mind yourself? The last thing I want ME4 to be is a fanservice ridden mess.

sounds like they are in a catch 22. Ask for what the fans want, come off as not able to make their own decisions. Don't ask, accused by fandom as 'not listening to fans'

[LisuPL]

My bets are on the second half of 2014 for any type of official reveal with a teaser, maybe even trailer.

[Skaldian]

I think we'll see a Q4 2016 or a Q1 2017 release. I think having to integrate across two new consoles will add time to the development process.

[Ninja Stan]

Linkenski: asking what the fans want to see is no guarantee that BioWare can or will use all the suggestions given. Nor is it an indication that BioWare can't or won't think for itself. This is why we can't have nice things.

SilJeff: I agree with you. BioWare fans populate a wide spectrum of opinions, expectations and tolerances. When you have two opposing, let alone mutually exclusive, interpretations of BioWare's actions, nothing they do is "right." People should realize that BioWare can't please everyone all the time, and sometimes, they will not enjoy or agree with what they do. Other times, they will.

[Ninja Stan]

Just saw the other thread. Let's keep similar discussions in a single thread, please. Thank you.

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