After waiting years for its arrival,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis here, and despite mostly receiving positive reviews across the board, it’s fair to say that it’s been shrouded in a lot of controversy that existed long before its release.For the most part,BioWarehasn’t been afraid of letting players explore same-sex relationships - as seen in 2009’sDragon Age: Origins- but those options weren’t fully introduced into its beloved sci-fi series untilMass Effect 3in 2012.There were plans to have same-sex relationships inMass Effect 2but after Fox Newsdubbed the sequela “sex simulator” disguised as a game,Electronic Artsand BioWare decided to remove all same-sex relationships. Thankfully, that was made up for and then some inMass Effect 3when it introduced more species across its large galaxy blowing the door wide open for player expression.AdvertCheck out the Mass Effect 5 teaser trailer below!Released this year,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis the first game from the developer that explicitly explores other gender identities. The new fantasy RPG from BioWare has come under scrutiny from some sections of the video game community, but it’s also received itsshare of praise. However, as many of us know, sometimes, even if it’s from a minority, negative views can overshadow those that are positive. Certainly, you need only consider how mainstream media effectively pressured BioWare with the originalMass Effectgames to see this isn’t an inherently new issue.As a massive Mass Effect fan, I’m concerned about some of the negative aura that’s surroundedDragon Age: The Veilguardand could turnMass Effect 5into a poisoned chalice before it’s had a chance to prove itself.AdvertThe Mass Effect series already has non-binary characters of sorts with Legion and EDI, though none are available for romance. Well, depending on interactions, EDI might be ok with getting close to the pilot, Joker. So it will be interesting to see if BioWare makes such relationships possible for the player inMass Effect 5.It wouldn’t surprise me if BioWare takes some of the relationship depth ofDragon Age: The Veilguardand implements it in the next Mass Effect with more gender options. Furthermore, with the prospect of the largest galaxy in the series, relationship possibilities could be broader than ever. Yet, for all we could know, BioWare might decide to tone relationship options in the next Mass Effect, we can only speculate at this time.The truth is, we still know very little about the next Mass Effect. As a fan, all I want is for it to be the best that this series has to offer. I hope that the next Mass Effect isn’t judged until we know more and that it isn’t doomed on arrival because refusing to play a game for giving players more options from all walks of life would ultimately be your loss and no one else’s.I for one, cannot wait to learn more about the upcoming sci-fi RPG, and I hope that its first gameplay trailer isn’t a galaxy far, far away. That being said, at this point, it might be safe to assume thatMass Effect 5could be released as a next-gen title.Featured Image Credit: Electronic ArtsTopics:Features,Opinion,Bioware,EA,Mass Effect,Dragon Age,PC,PlayStation,Xbox
After waiting years for its arrival,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis here, and despite mostly receiving positive reviews across the board, it’s fair to say that it’s been shrouded in a lot of controversy that existed long before its release.For the most part,BioWarehasn’t been afraid of letting players explore same-sex relationships - as seen in 2009’sDragon Age: Origins- but those options weren’t fully introduced into its beloved sci-fi series untilMass Effect 3in 2012.There were plans to have same-sex relationships inMass Effect 2but after Fox Newsdubbed the sequela “sex simulator” disguised as a game,Electronic Artsand BioWare decided to remove all same-sex relationships. Thankfully, that was made up for and then some inMass Effect 3when it introduced more species across its large galaxy blowing the door wide open for player expression.AdvertCheck out the Mass Effect 5 teaser trailer below!Released this year,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis the first game from the developer that explicitly explores other gender identities. The new fantasy RPG from BioWare has come under scrutiny from some sections of the video game community, but it’s also received itsshare of praise. However, as many of us know, sometimes, even if it’s from a minority, negative views can overshadow those that are positive. Certainly, you need only consider how mainstream media effectively pressured BioWare with the originalMass Effectgames to see this isn’t an inherently new issue.As a massive Mass Effect fan, I’m concerned about some of the negative aura that’s surroundedDragon Age: The Veilguardand could turnMass Effect 5into a poisoned chalice before it’s had a chance to prove itself.AdvertThe Mass Effect series already has non-binary characters of sorts with Legion and EDI, though none are available for romance. Well, depending on interactions, EDI might be ok with getting close to the pilot, Joker. So it will be interesting to see if BioWare makes such relationships possible for the player inMass Effect 5.It wouldn’t surprise me if BioWare takes some of the relationship depth ofDragon Age: The Veilguardand implements it in the next Mass Effect with more gender options. Furthermore, with the prospect of the largest galaxy in the series, relationship possibilities could be broader than ever. Yet, for all we could know, BioWare might decide to tone relationship options in the next Mass Effect, we can only speculate at this time.The truth is, we still know very little about the next Mass Effect. As a fan, all I want is for it to be the best that this series has to offer. I hope that the next Mass Effect isn’t judged until we know more and that it isn’t doomed on arrival because refusing to play a game for giving players more options from all walks of life would ultimately be your loss and no one else’s.I for one, cannot wait to learn more about the upcoming sci-fi RPG, and I hope that its first gameplay trailer isn’t a galaxy far, far away. That being said, at this point, it might be safe to assume thatMass Effect 5could be released as a next-gen title.Featured Image Credit: Electronic ArtsTopics:Features,Opinion,Bioware,EA,Mass Effect,Dragon Age,PC,PlayStation,Xbox
After waiting years for its arrival,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis here, and despite mostly receiving positive reviews across the board, it’s fair to say that it’s been shrouded in a lot of controversy that existed long before its release.For the most part,BioWarehasn’t been afraid of letting players explore same-sex relationships - as seen in 2009’sDragon Age: Origins- but those options weren’t fully introduced into its beloved sci-fi series untilMass Effect 3in 2012.There were plans to have same-sex relationships inMass Effect 2but after Fox Newsdubbed the sequela “sex simulator” disguised as a game,Electronic Artsand BioWare decided to remove all same-sex relationships. Thankfully, that was made up for and then some inMass Effect 3when it introduced more species across its large galaxy blowing the door wide open for player expression.AdvertCheck out the Mass Effect 5 teaser trailer below!Released this year,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis the first game from the developer that explicitly explores other gender identities. The new fantasy RPG from BioWare has come under scrutiny from some sections of the video game community, but it’s also received itsshare of praise. However, as many of us know, sometimes, even if it’s from a minority, negative views can overshadow those that are positive. Certainly, you need only consider how mainstream media effectively pressured BioWare with the originalMass Effectgames to see this isn’t an inherently new issue.As a massive Mass Effect fan, I’m concerned about some of the negative aura that’s surroundedDragon Age: The Veilguardand could turnMass Effect 5into a poisoned chalice before it’s had a chance to prove itself.AdvertThe Mass Effect series already has non-binary characters of sorts with Legion and EDI, though none are available for romance. Well, depending on interactions, EDI might be ok with getting close to the pilot, Joker. So it will be interesting to see if BioWare makes such relationships possible for the player inMass Effect 5.It wouldn’t surprise me if BioWare takes some of the relationship depth ofDragon Age: The Veilguardand implements it in the next Mass Effect with more gender options. Furthermore, with the prospect of the largest galaxy in the series, relationship possibilities could be broader than ever. Yet, for all we could know, BioWare might decide to tone relationship options in the next Mass Effect, we can only speculate at this time.The truth is, we still know very little about the next Mass Effect. As a fan, all I want is for it to be the best that this series has to offer. I hope that the next Mass Effect isn’t judged until we know more and that it isn’t doomed on arrival because refusing to play a game for giving players more options from all walks of life would ultimately be your loss and no one else’s.I for one, cannot wait to learn more about the upcoming sci-fi RPG, and I hope that its first gameplay trailer isn’t a galaxy far, far away. That being said, at this point, it might be safe to assume thatMass Effect 5could be released as a next-gen title.
After waiting years for its arrival,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis here, and despite mostly receiving positive reviews across the board, it’s fair to say that it’s been shrouded in a lot of controversy that existed long before its release.
For the most part,BioWarehasn’t been afraid of letting players explore same-sex relationships - as seen in 2009’sDragon Age: Origins- but those options weren’t fully introduced into its beloved sci-fi series untilMass Effect 3in 2012.
There were plans to have same-sex relationships inMass Effect 2but after Fox Newsdubbed the sequela “sex simulator” disguised as a game,Electronic Artsand BioWare decided to remove all same-sex relationships. Thankfully, that was made up for and then some inMass Effect 3when it introduced more species across its large galaxy blowing the door wide open for player expression.
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Check out the Mass Effect 5 teaser trailer below!
Released this year,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis the first game from the developer that explicitly explores other gender identities. The new fantasy RPG from BioWare has come under scrutiny from some sections of the video game community, but it’s also received itsshare of praise. However, as many of us know, sometimes, even if it’s from a minority, negative views can overshadow those that are positive. Certainly, you need only consider how mainstream media effectively pressured BioWare with the originalMass Effectgames to see this isn’t an inherently new issue.
As a massive Mass Effect fan, I’m concerned about some of the negative aura that’s surroundedDragon Age: The Veilguardand could turnMass Effect 5into a poisoned chalice before it’s had a chance to prove itself.
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The Mass Effect series already has non-binary characters of sorts with Legion and EDI, though none are available for romance. Well, depending on interactions, EDI might be ok with getting close to the pilot, Joker. So it will be interesting to see if BioWare makes such relationships possible for the player inMass Effect 5.
It wouldn’t surprise me if BioWare takes some of the relationship depth ofDragon Age: The Veilguardand implements it in the next Mass Effect with more gender options. Furthermore, with the prospect of the largest galaxy in the series, relationship possibilities could be broader than ever. Yet, for all we could know, BioWare might decide to tone relationship options in the next Mass Effect, we can only speculate at this time.
The truth is, we still know very little about the next Mass Effect. As a fan, all I want is for it to be the best that this series has to offer. I hope that the next Mass Effect isn’t judged until we know more and that it isn’t doomed on arrival because refusing to play a game for giving players more options from all walks of life would ultimately be your loss and no one else’s.
I for one, cannot wait to learn more about the upcoming sci-fi RPG, and I hope that its first gameplay trailer isn’t a galaxy far, far away. That being said, at this point, it might be safe to assume thatMass Effect 5could be released as a next-gen title.
Topics:Features,Opinion,Bioware,EA,Mass Effect,Dragon Age,PC,PlayStation,Xbox
