Bioware just saved gaming. .well the switching consoles part

So I have had my first look at the keep. Some of you may already have, but for those of  you who didn't, I think it's fantastic.  Many of us may have started DA on a system that we aren't on any longer and this was the perfect way to get all that information into DAI. It's fast..on my tablet at least and beautiful.  The rest you will need to see for yourself.  I think its the future of gaming.  When we switch consoles and a game comes out that is part of a series, it's problematic.  I think the issue has been solved. In a past article I had the link. I highly suggest you sign up and check it out.  Me... I'm already imagining what the Mass Effect version will be called and look like.

Abilities. ..we've got TONS

1. Mike Laidlaw says that your character and party will have over 200 abilities to choose from.  Top me that is awesome. Seeing  how party driven this game seems to be, it will be interesting to see what abilities compliment what. There will be the standard rouge, mage and warrior classes and  more specializations.  Laidlaw says they have focused more on specializations for this game and have  more of an effect on your chracter. I'm wondering how noticeable it will all be. I personally build spirit healers, will my focus be on that or can I throw in some extra and make her a bad ass arcane warrior who can also bring you back if you fall out somewhere? I can't wait to see. I also like playing as a rogue.  I'd be cool if  my rouge could do like the assassin in Dark Souls and flip over an enemy's back and slit their throat.  I'm also wondering how the Qunari will play in.  Their mages were......different.  will that be reflected? 

2 new characters. .

So two more new characters to add to the Dragon Age World. First up:

Leliana....everyone's favorite. .or second favorite Rouge.  Bioware describes her for this game as:

 She has many names. Most know her as "Sister Nightingale” or “the Left Hand of the Divine.” To the rare friend, she is Leliana. They say she found faith amid darkness, and that her devotion to the Maker is matched only by her devotion to Divine Justinia V, a woman who is both mentor and savior. Those who have earned her loyalty know her as a steadfast ally. But enemies of the Divine know to fear her, for she is the shadow behind the Sunburst Throne—the one who watches and waits, who strikes when her mark is most vulnerable and least suspecting.

The sneak peek of her at the end of  DA 2 gave us an idea of what direction her life has gone.  It'll be great to have her around to fill in pieces.  She is going to be an advisor.


Next up we have Solas.

Every game has to have that apostate on the edge I guess. Morrigan, Cullen and now Solas. Bioware describes him as: Solas has spent his life as an apostate, living in the wilderness well away from the civilized world and those who would shackle him for what he is. He mastered his magic without the help of tutors, spending years exploring the spirit realm of the Fade and coming to an understanding of its denizens that few others could claim. He would be happiest left alone to sleep in ancient ruins, searching for memories and knowledge that has been lost for ages, but the Breach in the sky threatens all worlds.

At a time when other mages flee into hiding, Solas has put his freedom at risk by emerging from the shadows to assist those who would combat the chaos. He will not stand idly by when his knowledge of the arcane could mean the difference between salvation and utter destruction. 

They look interesting.  I can't wait to see what Leliana has to offer. 

Xbox E3

I'm just going to post some of my favorite trailers from Xboxs' E3

Dragon Age Inquisition.  I am lookingnf I reward to this experience.  I hope they have truly listened. I do see more diversity in the characters,  which was a complaint. .so that's great.  Things look good so far.

I'm a fan of Assassin's Creed, but of course the Ezio years were my favorite.  I like the concept of multiplayer. The combat seemed smooth, but I need to test it for myself.  I do wonder if they are hurting sales by making it an Xbox one only game. A lot of people aren't sold on Xbone yet and are still playing their 360. We shall see how it fairs.

I was a huge fan of the Witcher 2...I got many of my friends into it.  That said, I was anxious to see the improvements. 2 was a but sluggish, but great. Things look great here. . Beautiful even. Definitely one of the better looking games at e3. Can't wait to play it..This will make a fine valentine's day gift.

This sums up the rest of the games: Crackdown, Halo, Call of Duty, Fable Legends, Project Spark etc. They had a great E3. Next up, Iwill check out Playstations e3

Dragon Age Inquisition Pics

I just want to look at this game..I will get more into it after E3 But it looks stunning. I can't wait to play. I am most looking forward to seeing Orlais and hoping Alistair and Leilana have cameos. I also plan on playing as a Qatari as they fascinate me. I hope for character involvement like DA:O but combat of DA2....what do you want to see?