One of the most amazing things about Mass Effect is the different stories that everyone can have. I can tell you that I managed to have everyone survive. My better half? Well, she had other ideas.

This week brings us a replacement for the horribly broken Mako from ME1.  Surprisingly, I was one of those few people that actually enjoyed the obscure vehicle sections of the original game.  I’m very much looking forward to see what kind of new gameplay elements Bioware has cooked up for us. Those costumes though… not entirely sold on those.

Yes, it’s a Bioshock comic. Yes, it’s a little late.  What can I say?  Well, anything I want I suppose. It is my blog after all.

Why is it late you might be asking? Well, aside from starting a new job, I’ve been busy working with our writer on a new side project. I’d like to introduce you to PoppysBoutique.ca: an online, high end child fashion accessory retailer. Feel free to use the coupon code HELLOPIGGY to get 10% off Piggy Paint until the end of March. We’ve been open a few weeks and business is doing great!

Okay, that’s SO not game related and 90% of you don’t care. I know that.

I’ve also been hard at work redesigning 360Prophecy.com and coming up with new features to entertain you with.  I’ve finished a few mock-ups , although none that I’m overly happy with. The concept is cemented though, and things are going to change around here.  With that being said, I need to say that ALL those plans are hold until I can get caught up with the comic. Out!

Currently Playing: Supreme Commander 2 (PC)

Mass Effect 2 is, without question, my most anticipated title of 2010 (or 2009 for that matter).  I don’t think I can adequately describe just how much I want to play this game and I’m very happy to have it featured as the 2010 season kick-off comic. I don’t have anything earth-shattering to share about ME2 other than I’m completely torn on which class to play.  My ME1 character was a take-no-prisoners soldier who specialized in the assault and sniper rifles but this time I’m thinking of switching it up a little. Vanguard maybe? We’ll see.

Bioware has very rarely faltered in my eyes and I need to take a moment and say that if you’re interested in Mass Effect 2 then you should really check out another game they released a few months back called “Dragon Age”. It is one of the best RPGs I’ve every played and I really do believe it’s a better story experience than the original Mass Effect (which is one of my top five favourite games of all time).  Sure, the dialogue system is archaic and the game is butt-ugly… but it’s still a great RPG that only a company as amazing as Bioware could pull off.  PLAY IT.

As an aside, episode 56 is the first comic rendered with my new Wacom Cintiq 12WX. Can you see the difference?  I certainly can.  I’m thinking of putting together an actual review of this thing… it’s just amazing.  Compared to what I was using before the Cintiq is literally a dream come true.  The speed at which I can render and the precision that I can execute with has made a very positive impact in my work flow.  I’m especially looking forward to is when it’s time to start working on the X10 print. That’s going to rock.