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gaming1 year ago

BioWare Hints at Future Impact of Ignored Dragon Age Choices

BioWare released player choice statistics for Dragon Age: The Veilguard on "Dragon Age Day," revealing trends in character preferences and decision-making. Neve, the Tevinter mage detective, topped romance rankings, while Emmrich, the necromancer, was least favored. Key decisions included preserving elven history, Emmrich's choice to become a Lich, and the fate of griffons. Players largely chose to redeem antagonist Solas, with 72% opting for a peaceful resolution. The data highlights player engagement and preferences, though its impact on future games remains uncertain.

via Kotaku|
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gaming1 year ago

BioWare Celebrates Dragon Age Day with Free Veilguard Character Creator and New Patch

BioWare has released a free standalone character creator for "Dragon Age: The Veilguard," allowing players to customize their characters without purchasing the game. This tool is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, and players can transfer their customized characters to the full game. As part of Dragon Age Day celebrations, BioWare also released a new patch offering cosmetics inspired by Dragon Age 2's protagonist, Hawke.

via Polygon|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's November Update Enhances Gameplay and Fixes Bugs

The latest patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, released on November 21, 2024, introduces new photo mode options, including filters and simplified file paths for screenshots. Gameplay improvements allow for better ring comparisons and clearer skill descriptions, while various bug fixes address issues in cutscenes, mesh interactions, and sound effects. The patch also resolves pop-in issues, camera stutters, and HDR settings, enhancing the overall gaming experience. BioWare has announced another upcoming patch with further details to be revealed soon.

via Kotaku|
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gaming1 year ago

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Snubbed at Game Awards

Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest installment from BioWare, faced a significant snub at The Game Awards, receiving only a nomination for Accessibility despite positive reviews and a decent Metacritic score. This is a setback for BioWare, which is trying to recover from past disappointments like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem. The lack of major nominations, coupled with EA's silence on sales figures, suggests the game hasn't resonated widely, raising concerns about BioWare's future projects.

via Forbes|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Safe Storytelling with a Surprising Emotional Twist

BioWare's latest installment in the Dragon Age series, The Veilguard, focuses on world-building, storytelling, and character development, but some players feel it lacks the morally complex choices that defined previous games. While the game offers a rich narrative and character interactions, it seems to miss the depth of ethical dilemmas that fans expect. The game also limits the impact of past choices, opting for a more contained narrative to avoid complications with "quantum characters." Players hope for more nuanced decision-making in future acts.

via Ars Technica|
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gaming1 year ago

Ranking Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Intimate Scenes

The article reviews and ranks the romance scenes in BioWare's new game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, highlighting the emotional depth and character-specific nuances of each scene. While the physical intimacy is generally tame compared to other games like Mass Effect, the emotional connections between protagonist Rook and their companions are emphasized. The ranking covers all seven romance options, noting the unique elements and emotional resonance of each, with Davrin's scene being highlighted as the most impactful.

via Kotaku|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Faces Internal Struggles and Review Bombing

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a more focused and faster-paced entry in the series compared to Dragon Age: Inquisition, featuring open zones rather than a full open-world. The game introduces Rook, the protagonist, who teams up with familiar characters like Varric to tackle classic RPG challenges, including battling demons and blightspawn. The combat system is engaging, allowing weapon switching and class-specific abilities, though players are locked into their chosen class from the start. The companion system is simplified but effective, with a well-written and diverse group of characters. However, the writing sometimes feels too modern and quippy, reminiscent of Marvel-style dialogue, which may not suit all players.

via TheSixthAxis|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Deadly Quest and Popular Player Choices Revealed

BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard has revealed that High Dragon Corius The Icetalon is the game's deadliest enemy, with more players dying during the Sea of Blood mission than any other. Player statistics show a preference for Mages and humans, with factions like Grey Wardens and Shadow Dragons being popular choices. Eurogamer's review praises the game for its sophisticated storytelling and epic scale, setting a high bar for future role-playing games.

via Eurogamer|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Navigating Choices, Factions, and Builds

BioWare has released early statistics on player choices in the newly launched Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The data reveals that players are evenly split between the Warrior and Rogue classes, with Mage being the most popular at 40%. Most players choose to play as humans, followed closely by elves, while dwarves and Qunari are less popular. The Grey Wardens and Shadow Dragons are the top faction choices. The mission "Sea of Blood" and the dragon fight against Corius The Icetalon are proving challenging for players.

via Kotaku|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Celebrates N7 Day with Mass Effect Armor and Patch Fixes

BioWare has released the first major patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which includes Mass Effect-themed cosmetic armor to celebrate N7 Day. The patch addresses minor issues, such as DLSS options for Nvidia 40-series GPU users and looping character banter, while adding a new Mass Effect-inspired armor set. The update coincides with BioWare's quieter N7 Day celebrations, which also announced a Mass Effect TV show and collaborations with other games.

via Eurogamer|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Patch 1 Adds Mass Effect Crossover and Fixes

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's first patch, released on N7 Day, introduces a Mass Effect-themed armor set and addresses numerous bugs. The patch includes fixes for character customization issues, companion skill points, and various visual and gameplay improvements. BioWare also made balance adjustments and added new features like haptics and scroll wheel support, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

via Kotaku|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Celebrates N7 Day with Mass Effect Armor and Updates

On N7 Day, BioWare celebrates Mass Effect by introducing themed armor sets in their new game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Players can find these Mass Effect-inspired appearances, including the Specter of Battles Past and Paragon of Leadership, in the Lighthouse base after completing Harding's mission. These appearances pay homage to the Mass Effect series without altering gameplay stats. This subtle nod to Mass Effect comes as BioWare focuses on Dragon Age, while also collaborating with other developers for themed events.

via Kotaku|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Patch, Reviews, and Unique Dating Dynamics

BioWare is releasing the first patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, addressing a significant bug that affected the custom appearance of the Inquisitor from Dragon Age: Inquisition during the game's finale. The update, set to roll out this week across all platforms, will also include minor balance changes and crash mitigations. This fix aims to enhance the player experience by ensuring custom character appearances are maintained, alongside other technical improvements.

via Kotaku|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: Veilguard Update 1.02 Patch Notes Released

The first patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to release later this week, addressing issues such as Companion Skill Points resetting and DLSS problems on Nvidia 40-series GPUs. The patch will also include bug fixes, minor balance changes, and crash mitigations, with full patch notes to be released soon. The game has already surpassed 85,000 concurrent players on Steam, marking a significant success for the franchise.

via GameWatcher|
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gaming1 year ago

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Struggles to Impress Amidst RPG Giants

Dragon Age: The Veilguard's opening weekend saw a peak of 89,418 concurrent users on Steam, falling short compared to other major RPGs of 2024 like Dragon's Dogma 2, which peaked at 228,585 users. Despite this, it's not considered a commercial flop, though its success depends on EA's sales expectations. The game faces stiff competition from both AAA and indie RPGs, with titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Hades 2 performing significantly better. The financial success of The Veilguard remains uncertain as it needs to sell millions to recoup development costs.

via ComicBook.com|
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