My thoughts on Mass Effect 3's one day DLC topic

While I count the seconds for Mass Effect 3, chances are you already know of the leaked info on how Bioware will be releasing a $10 DLC for those who didn't get the Collector's Package on the day of Mass Effect 3's release. The DLC is called "From Ashes" and it takes place on Mars where you find a new companion. A Prothean.

That's right, the legendary Prothean race who were thought to be wiped out, or turned into Collectors, has a survivor! He also has a Jamaican accent which is weird, but cool.

This has got people up in arms because many are pissed at EA and Bioware for adding what they think is an "important character and plot twist" to the overall main story and charging them on day one, after paying 60 dollars for the game already, to get this. 

Many are up in arms, emailing at Bioware for what they call a betrayal. There are even people asking for boycotts to cancel their purchases and demand that Mass Effect change this. 

My opinion? I'm buying it and the DLC.

Yeah, it's ten extra bucks and I wish this was part of the game or came out later, but you know what I don't care. 

I want to play Mass Effect 3 and if something comes out with it and I need a few extra bucks, then okay sure. Yeah I wish it was free, but come on. It's ten dollars. The economy is that bad yet.

All these calls for a boycott are stupid. Chances are half of them are still going to buy the game and still get the DLC. Or better yet, just buy the game and not the DLC if it pisses you off that much. This game is most likely going to be one of the greatest games ever so your only hurting yourself for not buying it.

Everyone's been talking about it and you want to play this game. Are you really going to let this one thing just stop you from enjoying a good gaming experience that hundreds of employees spend months and years making for you? As a Game Designer, I'm buying that game to show respect for all the dedication on those who worked their butts off to entertain me and create a work of art.

Sure some might call me a corporate lapdog or a sellout to consumerism. 

But you know what?

I'm going to be blowing up Reapers with a Jamacian sounding Prothean by my side while you moan and complain on Reddit. Your logic is invalid!

We are Gamers and We Hope to see Legion in this game.

Global Game Jam 2012

Yup, this year I took place in the Global Game Jam. For those of you who don't remember, last year I talked about how I took part in this awesome event. It's a world wide event where gamers all over the world come together into groups and make games in 48 hours based on a theme.

The games can be electronic, card games, board games, or even games with words. It's not about being first or last, it's about having fun and showing your creativity.

This year I managed to create another board game based on the theme: Ouroboros. It's called Alchemy, based on the mystical symbol being used for the ancient art. The game is a card game with a drawn board where players place cards on the board in order to get combinations and earn points. The first person to get all their points wins.

Here is the game: http://globalgamejam.org/2012/alchemy