It took me ages to get around to playing the original Mass Effect, but as soon as I did it was a case of “Why didn’t I do this sooner?!”. I’ve been looking forward to the sequel ever since, and it’s not disappointing. What can I say? It’s good to have Shepard back in my life.
I actually just started playing Mass Effect 2 as well. Honestly, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first. Certain aspects pushed me off a bit. It felt like it was on the verge of being really good but remained mediocre. Mass Effect 2 is great, though. It seems like they really improved the engine, story and voice acting from the first. And the fighting system is fantastic.
It’s probably good timing for you anyway, ’cause the Firewalker DLC will be out by the time you’ve finished, or near finished the game, and it’s going to be fantastic. Those Bioware folks are damn near geniuses, I swear. They know how to make solid, engaging RPGs. I think the Mass Effect games are my favourite games of all time. Glad you’re also enjoying them so much 
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GAME is pretty much my last resort for game purchases, and today I remembered why. Sneaky tactics like hiding normal editions of games in the stock room, having only special editions — which are considerably more expensive — on display. It didn’t escape me, a regular video game consumer, but the more casual shopper could easily be fooled.
Oh, and the fact that every time I shop there my gender is somehow brought into it. “You would love Skyrim, you can play AS A GIRL!”. Not forgetting the time I queued for Crackdown and was greeted with “This isn’t a very feminine choice”.
I’d much rather throw my cash at the independent dealers, or even GameStation. Yes, I know GameStation was bought by GAME a few years ago, but there seems to be a huge difference in the attitudes of staff. GAME is run by suits. Sneaky, sexist suits.
Ugh.
Hmm. Uhh. Yeah. Skyrim. It’s massive. The quests are never-ending. My character has a mohawk. My class is Breton. Don’t follow me on Twitter if you want to hear zilch about this game. 300 alleged hours of gameplay? I’m being quite sensible, though, and still juggling life responsibly. Just.
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