text:
Our healing service at St Agnes Church, Northumberland Avenue, on Sunday, November 23, is open to everybody"
Great British high streets are a stalwart of our national identity, as well as making an important contribution to our economy. I"
After the Anton Zingarevich debacle, you would think Reading would be more open with their fans"
We've got a game on our hands tomorrow when we visit table-toppers Chippenham"
If you see the show, you'll come away thinking about a lot of things, particularly pineapples and their new role in the modern world."
If you enjoy the value for money a buffet can offer and want to try a variety of dishes, Spice Oven is the place to go"
I turned 25 in October and realised I was going to have to start taking care of myself if I wanted to look my best"
Dearth of berries in the garden this year"
Search for jobs in Reading
Buying, Selling or Renting?
Find New & Used Cars for sale.
Search our local business directory
View latest announcements online
Looking for a date?
Find 1000s of local products and services
Create Private and Trade ads
Find and book your next holiday with us
The third period proved decisive. Rockets opened up a 16 point lead after a 21-7 run with some of their best offensive play of the season to date
Head Coach Manuel Pena Garces is hoping to bounce back from a third straight loss last Saturday against Newham (NASSA) Neptunes
Trunkwell Manor House event sees club raise funds for new training academy, while members produce an unbeaten night in the ring.
Weekly round-up of golf news
After a poor first half, when they found themselves down 28 -40, Rockets came back with a magnificent performance to take the second half 56 – 40
Reading Rockets are preparing for games against Newham (NASSA) Neptunes and Leicester Warriors on Sunday
Kent Crusaders 72 – Reading Rockets 80
Rockets open their defence of the league title away to Bradford Dragons tomorrow (6.15pm) before playing their re-arranged National Cup third round tie against Kent Crusaders on Sunday
The Berkshire side were edged out in the final moments by a crucial block as they sought to tie the game with just 13.3 seconds left
Last Saturday he steered Noble Mission to victory in the Qipco British Champions Stakes at Ascot
Captain Danny Carter is also nursing a knee and calf problem, but is hoping to be involved in at least one of his side's two games
Club defeat Beaconsfield 5-2 to defend the title.
Rockets held the lead for 37 of the 45 minutes but a treble from the free throw line by Thunder with just 5.8 seconds left brought the teams level on 69 points each
The Corine Barande-Barbe-trained Cirrus Des Aigles is a course and distance winner, having won the Champions Stakes in 2011 and finished second in each of the last two years
For the latest local news straight to your Twitter, Facebook feed or e-mail inbox.
Is there something happening in your area you would like us to report on? You can contact the newsdesk via the following details:
The Reading Post, getreading, Wokingham Times and Bracknell Forest Standard are part of Trinity Mirror
Southern, offering you unique access to our audience across the region online and in print.
We reach 481,798 unique users a month with dedicated coverage of Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell and the surrounding areas.
Over 77% of our visitors, who view over 4.2m page impressions every month, are in the desirable ABC1 socio-economic groups.
To book an advert with the our advertising team call 0118 921 7734, email email@example.com or visit the Trinity Mirror Southern website for more information.
We are part of Trinity Mirror Southern, offering you unique access to our audience across the region in print, online, mobile, and via social media.
Sources: Omniture Jan – June 2014 average monthly figures, combined desktop and mobile. JICREG 01/04/14.
Telephone: 0118 921 7734
Contact: Roz Cooper, Advertising Account Manager
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Alternatively, complete the online enquiry form on the Advertising page.
Editor, Reading Post
Andy has been editor of the Reading Post since 1998 having previously held senior editorial positions at the Press Association and local newspapers in West London, South London and Surrey.
He is editorial director for Trinity Mirror's local newspapers in Berkshire and is also a director of economic development company Reading UK CIC.
He was born in Wokingham and lives in Reading.
Andy said: "I am passionate about supporting our communities and want to engage with people whenever I can. Please do contact me with any comments about our newspapers and websites or to discuss any issues you think we can help with."


text:
A court has ordered a Galway businessman to pay Bank of Scotland $5 a week – on a $100,000 debt.
It will take Gareth Duffy 400 years to repay the loan after the court heard an appeal from the bank.
Duffy told Judge Geoffrey Browne that he owes a total of over $5million to various banks.
Bank of Scotland had asked the judge to award them a $1200 monthly payment from Duffy.
Instead Judge Browne ordered the cash-strapped businessman to pay just $5-a-week and remarked: "The bank will be around for a long time."
The Connacht Tribune reports that Ballyglunin man Duffy told Tuam Civil Court that the banks pressurized him to borrow almost $6million and he still owes them $4.2 million.
Duffy told the court: "Up to 2009 I didn't owe a bob to anyone. Then the banks pursued me and pushed me into borrowing about €4.6 million. I still owe €3.5 million."
Log in with your social accounts:
Or, log in with your IrishCentral account:
Don't have an account yet? Register now !
Join IrishCentral with your social accounts:
Already have an account ? Log in
Or, sign up for an IrishCentral account below:
Make sure we gathered the correct information from you
You already have an account on IrishCentral! Please confirm you're the owner.
Our new policy requires our users to save a first and last name. Please update your account:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Chivas USA Originals Women's Fan V-Neck T-Shirt
Show your love for Chivas USA with adidas Originals. Super soft V-neck T-shirt with distressed Chivas USA team badge on the front. adidas Originals trefoil on the jock tag. 50/37/13 polyester/cotton/rayon. > more
- Chivas pride
- Orders shipping outside the U.S. are subject to customs fees.
- MLSGear.com stands behind everything we sell. »View our guarantees for more information.


text:
Find information on common issues.
Ask questions and find answers from other users.
Suggest a new site feature or improvement.
Check on status of your tickets.
Use this link to report a NEES network security incident
Seismic Response of Structural Walls with Geometric and Reinforcement Discontinuities
29 Jul 2014 | Publications | Contributor(s): Enrique Villalobos
Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Walls with Lap Splices
29 Jul 2014 | Publications | Contributor(s): Enrique Villalobos, Santiago Pujol
FLECHA: Moment-Curvature Response of Reinforced Concrete Members
0.0 out of 5 stars
04 Jun 2014 | Tools | Contributor(s): Santiago Pujol, Enrique Villalobos
Earthquake Simulator Video Archive
20 May 2014 | Databases | Contributor(s): Mete A Sozen, Arturo Ernest Schultz, John Bonacci, Marc Eberhard, Chungwook Sim, Sudheera R. Fernando, Santiago Pujol, Ann Christine Catlin, Enrique Villalobos, Ying Wang
Sesion de entrenamiento del NEEShub (en Español)
28 Nov 2012 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): NEES EOT, Enrique Villalobos
Top 5 shown | See more results


text: we have a sharpei/pitbull terrier mix puppy we adopted from a rescue organization. 3 mos old. she gets along well with our other dog, but when playing i believe she sometimes gets too agressive with the "snapping". she is told no, etc. would it be a good idea to use a muzzle on her when she starts getting this way during playtime?


text:
Ardbeg Exploration Pack
Our spirit gift for lovers of peat. Explore Ardbeg's peaty reputation with these expressions of peat, peatier and peatiest. A bottle of Ardbeg 10 year is accompanied by samples of special bottlings Uigeadail and Corryvreckan. One 750ml bottle plus two 50ml bottles.
Available - Check All Stores »
850ml Bottle
850ml Bottle
Search Results: 1 to 1 of 1 for 5
Sort By: Results:
< Prev1Next >


text:
"The Mix" 1470 KHND RadioPromote Your Page Too
Tune in from 1 PM - 5 PM in the afternoons for tons of fun with Kyle Dean! Get the lastest news, weather, and sports! Tune in at 1:55 PM to see "What's on TV for Tonight?" and get your "Quote of the Day" at 1:58 PM! Then you can't miss the "This Day in History" at 2:50 PM and "Late Night Bits" at 2:55 PM! Get a sports report at 3:40 PM with national and local sports! And we have the best music mix to help you get through your second half of your day!
About Kyle Dean:
Kyle Dean was born in Minot, ND and raised in a little town of Norwich, ND, which is a town of 50 people…on a good day. He went to Surrey High School where he was active in school activities. He played football in Surrey and was involved in band, choir, and drama. Kyle enjoys the North Dakota Class B sports scene since he grew up with it. He was the kid that dressed up in school colors to cheer on his high school team.
Kyle went to Minot State University to receive his Bachelor Degree in Broadcasting with a minor in Speech and a concentration in Marketing. He knew he wanted to go into broadcasting when he was a Weather Kid for Tom Schrader back in 1999 when he was in 2nd grade. Kyle worked many part-time jobs throughout high school and college, but the one he most loved was working at Clear Channel Radio in Minot, ND. Hired on in high school of December of 2008, he worked almost 5 years doing various activities. He did DJing, newscasts, and interviews on 910 AM KCJB, and also did weekends on 97 Kicks FM. When Clear Channel needed a part-time play by play person, Kyle jumped at the opportunity back in 2011.
For his senior year in college, Kyle did live TV broadcasts for the Minot State Men's and Women's basketball on the local access channel in Minot, KMSU Channel 19. He used social media to get the word out about his broadcasts. He also did some freelance work for Midco Sports Network and was a KMSU Manager at Minot State training all the incoming freshmen using the broadcasting equipment.
Kyle enjoys hanging out with his wife, Kelsey, watching the Chicago Bears, camping, riding motorcycle, playing video games and just spending time with his family.
You can contact Kyle Dean!


text:
You must log in to access this feature. Sign in with Twellow or Facebook to get started.
By signing in to Twellow, you indicate your agreement to our terms of service.
Simply connect with Facebook and kiss those password blues away,
or go here to reset your password.
Multisak simplifies your life with you dog plus brings functionality and fashion together!


text:
You must log in to access this feature. Sign in with Twellow or Facebook to get started.
By signing in to Twellow, you indicate your agreement to our terms of service.
Simply connect with Facebook and kiss those password blues away,
or go here to reset your password.
An applied education institute dedicated to advancing peaceful, prosperous, culturally vibrant and sustainable globalization for all.


text:
Chopin Piano Concert at Bonerowski Palace in Krakow
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Chopin Piano Concert at Bonerowski Palace in Krakow. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Click here for tour details, schedule and pricing
Marvelous way to end the day.
I had the joy of listening to Witold Wilczek, a young pianist with a music vein and endless talent.
The location of the spectacular palace made it even more enjoyable.
First class, short concert for very little money. Top value and excellent pianist. Venue is delightful.
Ana-Maria S
It was an amazing recital with all the beloved pieces of Chopin
Brilliant concert in beautiful surroundings. Bonerowski Palace is lovely and unique. Recommended for every tourist who likes classical music.
Very enjoyable evening.
Lovely evening
Charlotte W
United Kingdom
A wonderful evening - fabulous venue and incredibly talented pianist - definitely recommended
The pianist was amazing! Was so sad to see so few people enjoy his performance but felt special with the almost private event. Was definitely worth attending!
The tour was brilliant , the only thing the venue changed and we had to walk in the rain to the next venue.
Also so there was a lot of stairs in this trip and this was never mentioned.
It was what we expected and the glass of wine at the break was good. The concert was the right amount of time- an hours music- in very nice surroundings
An interesting evening with a very talented pianist who played the works of Chopin brilliantly .
Exellent pianist, good location
Nice little concert.


text:
A client recently asked me to produce an accessible video player, and one of the features she was very keen to have is audio descriptions. Audio descriptions are intended for people who are blind or have impaired vision, providing additional spoken information to describe important visual details.
- 3
- 111
Page Views
- 39
Posted by mswatcher |
Submitted: Apr 30 2013 / 13:14


text:
To guarantee this part fits your vehicle, click here. If it doesn't fit your vehicle, we'll recommend similar products.
Our Advantage
Need Help?
Compare Related Products
Custom Fit OU1889 Radiator
Our price: $39.89
Our price: $39.89
Item Auto P2431 Radiator
Our price: $40.57
Our price: $40.57
Replacement P1109 Radiator
Our price: $44.28
Our price: $44.28
Silla 7326A Radiator
Our price: $60.01
Our price: $60.01
view image gallery
Denso221-3164 Radiator - Direct Fit
Part #: NP2213164 | Mfr #: 221-3164
In Stock
Ships out in Same day - 1 business day
Ships out in Same day - 1 business day
- Low Price Guarantee
Be the first to write a review.
- Overview
- Manufacturer info
- Extended Warranty
- Related Products
- Related Products


text:
Red Wings Top Kings
Updated On: Jan 12 2014 04:33:42 AM EST
Riley Sheahan scored his first NHL goal and assisted on Tomas Tatar's tiebreaking goal with 7:54 to play in the Detroit Red Wings' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
Daniel Cleary also scored in the third period, and Jimmy Howard made 44 saves as the Red Wings slowed their recent slump by sending Los Angeles to its seventh loss in nine games.
Drew Doughty scored his first goal in a month during a two-man advantage, but the Kings couldn't score in the final two periods of their third loss in 10 home games.
Jonathan Quick stopped 23 shots, but also gave up a juicy rebound on Sheahan's shot to Tatar, who scored a goal in his third straight game.
The views expressed below are not those of Click On Detroit, WDIV, or its affiliated companies. By clicking on "Post," you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and your comment is in compliance with such terms. Readers, please help keep this discussion respectful and on topic by flagging comments that are offensive or inappropriate (hover over the commenter's name and you'll see the flag option appear on right side of that line). And remember, respect goes both ways: Tolerance of others' opinions is important in a free discourse. If you're easily offended by strong opinions, you might skip reading comments entirely.


text:
NFL RedZone Set To Kickoff In 2009Posted by on September 12, 2009 – 10:38 am
The NFL has been at the forefront of technological innovation and information dissemination among sports leagues, and that initiative will continue in 2009 with the debut of NFL RedZone.
The channel, which will be available on Comcast, Dish Network and Direct TV in the Twin Cities, will debut on Sunday during Week 1 of the NFL season and will be hosted by Scott Hanson from the new state-of-the-art NFL RedZone studio at NFL Network's headquarters in Los Angeles.
If you can't make it to the stadium to see your favorite team, NFL RedZone will have you covered. The NFL Network-produced program whips around to every NFL game on Sunday afternoons and delivers the touchdowns and most exciting moments as they happen. The action is also broadcast in high definition, allowing fans to get an even crisper look at all the day's exciting action. Specifically, the program will show a game whenever a team goes inside the 20-yard line (the red zone).
NFL RedZone will allow fans to see all the crucial plays live, while also keeping tabs on all the other games in real time. The program will switch from game to game with live look-ins, highlights and a chance to see every important play.
Posted in All, Mike Wobschall | 1 Comment »
One Response
to "NFL RedZone Set To Kickoff In 2009"
By 超ジュエリー アクセサリー ネックレス on Aug 10, 2014 | Reply
I've been browsing online more than 3 hours lately, yet I
never found any interesting article like yours. It's pretty
value enough for me. Personally, if all website owners and bloggers made excellent content
material as you probably did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.


text:
What is the Avvo Rating?
View contributions
Handle all aspects of a criminal case from pre trial defense and jury trials, to appellate and post conviction practice, in both Florida State, United States... more
Mr Chalela is a caring attorney who will fight for you with a passion. He will keep you informed and discuss any issues arising throughout your case....
Posted by: Marian, about 1 year ago.
As your lawyer, Jorge will be on your side 100%, keep in contact with you, and do what needs to be done on your case. Period!
Posted by: Chris, over 1 year ago.
24 endorsements
I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community.
I endorse Jorge. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
19 years since Jorge Leon Chalela was first licensed to practice law.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.


text:
JCK Editor
- Yes
The JCK Editor offers an elegant editing experience which is more familiar due to its office like interface yet configurable enough to be used for enterprise developments. It seeks to strike a balance between being feature rich, beautiful and easy-to-use.
Unique to any other editor's it comes packaged with a collection of beautifully designed typography and content snippets ready for you to use right out-of-the-box!
Most remarkably the JCK Editor is a free content editor for Joomla! It is free for you to use and install on any of your sites under the GPL licence! So why not take a few minutes to see this in action for yourself by checking out one of our demo's.
Thanks (o:b
Thanks (o:b
Luckily i found & tried JCK Editor, my conclusion :
1.) Easy Install
2.) Suitable for Novice to Advance User
3.) Inserting code, images, multimedia files without obstacle.
4.) User friendly interface.
5.) Never Regret
Thanks A Million To Author
Thank you ! (o:b
But, as WebJIVE said, the easy Editor button arrangement is not as easy as JCE.
Besides, setting Permission and Location for user/group, image handling keep it one step back to perfect.
Dear devs, we know you work hard to make our life easy. We just cant expect less from our favorites.
Thanks to you.
Thanks for your reply, the NEW 2.0 JCK Manager now addresses some of your requests enjoy. (o:b
Great editor with a full development team behind it with a good set of plugins.
Good plugin architecture for easily creating plugins.
There's no layout editor for moving/removing buttons or a group personality editor like JCE (major problem for us).
Still lacking some direct plugins for other popular components.
Not as configurable as JCE.
Thank you for your fair analyst. Our 'component' presently does lack some configurable options but all this will change because our editor is built upon a plug-n-play state-of-the-art JavaScript API engine. In fact everything you see is an app and therefore it can be configured and modified in any direction. When you look at what's under the hood you will notice that JCE is like driving an old scooter while ours is fitted with a Twin-Turbo V8 Ferrari Enzo Engine.
And registration is not free !!!!
Dear Oualido, registration is FREE & the Editor is FREE to download for EVERYONE!!! A only a few of our plugin's are available under Subscription & we do clearly explain that!!! We states 'Free Membership…will grant you access to download…the editor…' this is on top of 'every page' in our repository!!!
And unlike other editors it does not break the read more funtion in Joomla.
Thanks (o:b
Thanks very much....


text:
The reason I haven't updated the site's following: As I mentioned before, I had serious problems with my laptop, which led into a major crash. Due this crash, I lost all data from my hard drive. Luckily most of it could be restored. But now there's one hell of a chaos on my new laptop and it will take some time to sort all out. Don't worry, you can expect regulary updates asap! ;)
Emmy Rossum isn't fazed by dating a co-star, and says it's only natural when you work with someone a lot. The American actress has been working in the industry since she was seven years old, so has grown up around actors and performers.
She married music executive Justin Siegel in 2008, but they split the following year. Emmy went on to date her Shameless co-star Tyler Jacob Moore, but the pair ended things in 2013. Last year she met director Sam Esmail, who helmed her film Comet, and they went on to become a couple. "Dating a co-star is only natural," Emmy mused to the American edition of OK! magazine. "When you have things in common with people, when the same things inspire you, it's only natural that you would fall for somebody who has similar interests."
Part of the 27-year-old's reasoning for falling for a partner on set is the amount of hours you spend around them. Emmy also points out that when you have an intense shooting schedule, you're left with very little time to socialise. "When you're working 18 hours a day, six days a week, it's very difficult to meet someone, except at work. But there's a big danger in that too. If it doesn't work out, then things can be incredibly awkward. I'm lucky enough that my togetherness and my breakups [including with Tyler] have been very amicable and we always put work first," she revealed.
The cast of Shameless are incredibly close, so Emmy finds it hard to feel too low when she's filming. Part of the group bond involves playing practical jokes on each other, though Emmy admits sometimes they can go a bit far. "The Shameless cast members are constantly playing pranks on each other. Steve Howey took a dirty diaper from his child and hid it in Justin Chatwin's dressing room drawer, and [Justin] couldn't figure out for days where the smell was coming from," she laughed.
Source: Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Entertainment One Films US has acquired North American distribution rights to director George C. Wolfe's drama You're Not You, which stars two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, Golden Globe nominee Emmy Rossum and Josh Duhamel.
The film is slated for theatrical release later this year and is produced by DPP in association with Di Novi Pictures (Alison Greenspan) and 2S Films (Molly Smith and Swank). Jordan Roberts and Shana Feste wrote the script, which is based on the novel of the same name by Michelle Wildgen.
You're Not You centers on the relationship between Kate (Swank), a woman who has been immobilized by ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's disease) and Bec (Rossum), the aimless and self-absorbed college student she hires to be her caregiver in spite of her husband's (Duhamel) objections. What was supposed to be a part-time job instead becomes a life-changing experience for Bec as her relationship with Kate transforms her into a young woman with newly-found confidence and ambition.
The film co-stars Loretta Devine, Ernie Hudson, Frances Fisher, Marcia Gay Harden, Ali Larter, Jason Ritter, Julian McMahon and Andrea Savage. Myriad Pictures is handling international sales and introduced the film to buyers at EFM in Berlin.
The deal was negotiated by CAA and Sejin Croninger, VP of worldwide acquisitions for eOne Films US. The company's upcoming slate of domestic releases includes Cuban Fury with Nick Frost, Two Night Stand with Miles Teller and Decoding Annie Parker with Aaron Paul.
Source: TheWrap.com
Jimmy/Steve is back, but his role in the fifth season is still being determined. Shameless fans were stunned by the return of Justin Chatwin in Sunday's Season 4 finale, but its not clear if his recent cameo means that he will return to the Showtime series full-time.
Producers on the program will determine what his role in the fifth season will be when they go back into production and begin writing scripts. At that point, Chatwin may once again be granted the series regular status that he lost during the most recent season.
Chatwin, who played protagonist Fiona Gallagher's boyfriend, Jimmy, for the Showtime series' first three seasons, was missing in action for Season 4. His character was presumed dead after being kidnapped and taken aboard a ship by a very angry and deadly mobster. Jimmy, also named Steve, is a con man and car thief who was forced into a marriage of convenience to the mobster's daughter, but got into trouble when she got deported. His apparent murder happened off-screen, but show runner John Wells implied in public comments that Chatwin's character died.
"He has done great work, but that character was coming to an end," Wells said during a Television Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences panel last June. Yet Chatwin popped up right before the credits rolled on the edgy comedy's fourth season finale. His character was seen idling in a car with a woman, outside the Gallagher clan's dilapidated house. He ultimately decided not to knock on the door and have a reunion.
Chatwin's appearance was also a shock to his castmates, who took to social media to share their surprise. Showtime declined to comment and a spokesperson for Chatwin did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Source: TheWrap.com
Fans got quite the shock during the season four finale of Shameless during a post-credit scene where Steve Wilton aka Jimmy Lishman, played by Justin Chatwin, happened to be ALIVE, when all along, fans thought he had been killed off after season three! Justin and a mystery gal pull up to the Gallagher house. She asks if he'd like to go inside, and he replies, "No, not tonight." The reveal was so shocking, the cast of Shameless were not even aware of the huge spoiler!
"HOLLLLLLY MOLY NO IDEA. HE'S ALIVE. JUST FOUND OUT WITH YOU. PPL CALLING ME. SO MAD DIDN'T SEE LIVE. #JIMMYSTEVE @Justingchatwin #SHAMELESS" Emmy Rossum tweeted. "Got the 411 from @Justingchatwin & our producers. They flew him 2 Chicago & put him in another hotel so noone would know! #sneaky #SHAMELESS"
"I guess It's not over till it's over." Justin wrote.
"They didn't tell me @Justingchatwin was going to be on the finale!!! DAMN!!!! That was awesome !!" – Steve Howey
"Ladies and Gentlemen I am completely shocked right now!!!!! I had no idea, best, kept secret!" – Shanola Hampton
Source: JustJared.com
Season 4 ends with Sheila fighting for custody of the Native American kids and clashing with Sammi over where they will all live once Frank is released. Meanwhile, Fiona passes a drug test, gets released from jail and lands a job at Patsy's Pies with the help of her parole officer; and Frank begins to feel again like his old, troubled self.
Source: TVGuide.com


text:
to kiss profusely using the lips of the mouth. tongue to tongue action is usually integrated. making out is a form of oral sex; fluid transfers take place.
Those two were making out during that entire movie.
by C to the H A June 29, 2003
the act of swapping spit with your significant other... or perhaps just some hottie you met at a party, but anyway, you just sit there sucking at eachother's faces for an extended period of time and if you're lucky there might even be a little romming around of the hands if ya get my drift :p
Bob caught me making out with this dude at that party I wasn't supposed to be at cuz I told him I was sick...
by Sasha June 28, 2003
The act of kissing fervently, (i.e. frenching) while also engaging in various acts of rubbing, touching, and optional groping.
"Hey Marzipan, lets go make out!"
by kittieprydeness June 25, 2003


text:
Park at Kensington
- Click to Talk
View property, WalkScore, and Driving Directions
Fax: (813) 653-3812
Welcome to Park at Kensington located in Brandon, FL. We have unique 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes for rent. The homes include walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections, private balconies and screened in patios. Your new apartment home is just minutes from downtown Tampa, Westfield Brandon Town Center, Brandon Hospital. Easy access to I-4, I-75, Us-301 and the Crosstown Expressway.
Floorplans and Pricing
1 Bedroom
|1 Bathroom
|$819 - $879
|Room Planner
|Check Availability
2 Bedrooms
|2 Bathrooms
|$979 - $999
|Room Planner
|Check Availability
|2 Bathrooms
|Room Planner
|Check Availability
|2 Bathrooms
|Room Planner
|Check Availability
3 Bedrooms
|2 Bathrooms
|$1189 - $1239
|Room Planner
|Check Availability
Features and AmenitiesBack to Top
Special Features
- Walk In Closets
- Full Size Washer/Dryer Included
- Private Balcony/Screened Patios
- Large Pets Welcome
- FREE Pool Side Wi Fi
- State of the Art Fitness Center
- Sparkling Pool and Jacuzzi
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- High Speed Internet
- Children's Playground
- Designer Clubhouse with Plasma TV and Billiard Tab
Community Features
- Accepts Electronic Payments
- Apartment
- Business Center Onsite
- Club House
- Controlled Access
- Courtyard
- Disability Access
- Fitness Center
- Freeway Access
- Garden Style
- Market Rate
- Playground
- Pool
- Public Transportation
- Short Term Lease
- Spa
- Surface Lot
- Tennis Court
- View
Apartment Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Cable or Satellite
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fan
- Dishwasher
- Extra Storage
- Furnished Available
- Garbage Disposal
- Internet Access
- Patio or Balcony
- Tile Floors
- Walk In Closets
- Washer Dryer In Unit
- Window Covering
- Wireless Internet Access
Additional Information
Apartments in Community: 204
Pet Policy
Pet Friendly we have no weight limit, breed restrictions apply.
- All Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Large Dogs
- Pets Allowed
- Small Dogs Allowed
Local Schools
- Giunta Middle School
- Spoto High School
- Symmes Elementary School
We believe school data to be accurate, but do not guarantee that. Please be sure to verify where your children will attend school before making your housing decision.
As you search for your perfect apartment, please keep in mind that rental rates (including specials and discounts) and availability are very fluid in the apartment industry. Based on many factors, the rental rates (including specials and discounts) and availability can actually change not just daily, but hourly, if not even more quickly. While our advertisers do take steps to keep their information current, the rental rates or availability you may find here now at ForRent.com may not be the same as when you contact the communities.


text:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has sent a third inspector to the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Van Buren County following word of a minor cooling water leak.
The reactor was shut down Sunday for the second time this summer to allow workers to do a visual inspection and find the leak, but plant operators described the move as a conservative measure.
The company said no radioactive material was released outside the plant, which is expected to be returned to service once repairs are completed.
Officials say the leak is not associated with repairs earlier this summer that also forced a shutdown.
The plant was closed for a month in June after another leak in the refueling water storage tank.


text:
Heard this on the radio today...
Kelly Osbourne apparently wants to pose nude in Playboy. Hugh Heffner provided a statement...
It went something like this:
I am not sure that Kelly is right for Playboy. We do not airbrush that extensively.
- 24/7 Customer Service 1-877-991-3411
- Contact Us
- Need Help?
- View Cart
Thread: Kelly Osbourne in Playboy?


text:
- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Release Date: Nov 20, 2007
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 1533 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 1,411 out of 1533
Mixed: 39 out of 1533
Negative: 83 out of 1533
Review this game
- User score
- Most active
- By date
- Most helpful
- Most Clicked
Nov 7, 2010An amazing adventure. Mass Effect captures the epic sci-fi atmosphere of movies like Star Trek, Star Wars and the Alien series while still offering tons of new content. Some people might not like the amount of information gathering that has to be done in the early parts of the game but I found them interesting anyway, and even if you personally don't like it there's enough action and freedom to satisfy you if you have a little patience to play through those parts. The only gripes I have with the game would probably be that managing abilities in combat can be a little tricky, and that the NPCs could be a little smarter while fighting. But even with those complaints, Mass Effect still has enough fun in it to satisfy just about anyone.… Expand
Dec 7, 2011Although the combat isn't as good as the sequel, the story is top-notch. The upgrade system is overly complex than what is necessary, and the FPS isn't constant at all. I was also annoyed how I had to find an old save to play the DLC because I couldn't return to the ship during the end - and most of my recent saves were from the end mission. This led me to have to play the DLC with terrible upgrades (from early on), which made the combat turn out to be a much greater challenge. In conclusion, a great game, but lacking in comparison to the second installment.… Expand
Oct 29, 2012BioWare did it again!!! One of the most cinematic games of all-time, something that's definitely helped by a fantastic story, great writing, movie-quality direction, and strong voiceover work.
Mar 22, 2011bioware pretty much nailed this one for the most part. being able to travel in space to different planets uncovering a great mystery backed up with a great story and solid voice acting makes this a solid RPG . the combat system is pretty good kinda gears of war style . alot of places to explore and some great diolouge choices you can make . going good or evil was done very well . the game is about 18-25 hours to beat so its alittle on the short side for a RPG but not short enough to where it bugs me but close . i wish they added space combat in your ship would have been great . also the planets are all pretty empty i wish they made exploration of the planets much more intresting . that aside its still a very solid RPG .… Expand
Oct 8, 2012I've played a lot of Science Fiction games during my lifetime. I can honestly say that Mass Effect is the best game in the genre. The opening backstory "Mass Effect" is not so amazing to start off with, but then you see the impact of the backstory right before your eyes as you progress through the game. The story keeps getting stronger and more exciting from there, and more emotional.
The game was so good that I couldn't wait for Mass Effect 2: an amazing game that while being great, lacks some of the feel that I felt when playing the first Mass Effect. Play Mass Effect. If you haven't, you should. This is the kind of video game not meant for gamers. This one is based around character development, story and moral choices that are hard to achieve in this gaming age.… Expand
Aug 29, 2010One of the best games of this console generation. Maybe ever. This masterpiece by Bioware does admittedly contain a few combat errors, but once you get a hang of it the fun is endless. I played through this thing at least 10 times, and could still go again. Most bad reviewers complain about "boring exploration" and what-not, but that is only because these people are used to the high-octane, nonstop action of FPS's and other linear games. My only criticisms come from a few story disappointments (why can't I save the thorian? And leave the rachni to the council?) . Otherwise, don't hesitate to go buy this amazing game.… Expand
Aug 31, 2010Have yet to play mass effect 2 but simply put this game is amazing. It has sci-fi, guns, dialogue trees, Seth Green and an amazing story. A must buy for anyone who owns a 360.
Apr 24, 2011Mass Effect is a very impressive game, with great RPG elements and solid third-person shooter gameplay. The story, characters and sci-fi setting are what stand out in this game among all the other games. It is a superb game, let down slightly by its graphics engine and occassionally tedious Mako planet exploring sections. I could write a lot about this game, but I'm going to sum it up. The characters are wonderfully intelligent and well worth getting to know, the main story arc is very good with numerous side missions; you'll get well over 40 hours of play if you explore it all. 4/5, fantastic.… Expand
Sep 1, 2010A tear comes to my eye as I think about how best to express the pure joy this game brings. That sense of joy can come from climbing to the top of a mountain on a world at furthest reaches of the galaxy and witnessing an alien sunrise, the stunning and original story line, and even looking down at your feet as you board a cargo ship and see the entire universe below you. All these things can only begin to explain the wonders of this game. Yeah, it's good.… Expand
Sep 3, 2012Begins the fantastic Mass Effect series with a new style of Action RPG's, taking themes and designs from KOTOR. A flawed masterpiece mass effect struggles with combat, level design, and of course the Mako. But underneath all the flaws is one of the greatest video games I have played.
Dec 10, 2011Since I pretty much have one more game to play this year (Skyrim) and next year, my most anticipated game will come out and the only game I am waiting for that year and that's Mass Effect 3 so I'm going to look back at the first Xbox 360 game I ever had. Mass Effect is a story telling masterpiece. I have never been so involved and emotionally attached to a game with a story this amazing and epic. Looking back at it now, I would've given it a 10 when I first completed it but its been 4 years and I have to admit it hasn't age that well by game play standards. When playing it now, my big complains are its overly padded RPG elements, slow graphics and lagged out combat which thankfully have been improved in Mass Effect 2, which is one of my all time favourite games of the modern era. Those aside, it is still a good game and that's thanks to its amazing and varied story telling, interesting characters, tons of variety and a huge galaxy to explore. When I first completed the game, it became my personal gaming experiment and see what kind of things would I find differently if I play it differently entirely. Because of its immense replay value, I have lost count of how many times I replayed the story over and over again. Mass Effect holds a special place in my heart because it was the beginning of one of my favourite gaming franchises ever and I hope that Mass Effect 3 will be another 'greatest' in my list.… Expand
Mar 10, 2012First, I would like to say that I unfortunately was not able to complete Mass Effect.I was about to decide to save or abandon the council when my game crashed and my save corrupted. I have never been more furious, but I can't help but realize that what I had almost beaten had been one of favorite gaming experiences. This game isn't perfect by any means. For example, why Bioware decided to go with an infinite ammo mechnic is beyond me and the first few hours are incredibly stagnant for a game that eventually ends up being a phenomenal experience. There is easily 50+ hours worth of entertainment here but it's buried under mediocre controls and a weapon system that leaves something to be desired. Where Mass Effect truly shines is it's story. The player choice implemented invery action is a wonderful change of pace that sets Mass Effect apart from every other 3rd person shooter. After the first few hours the story picks up and goes to places that no man has gone before. In summary, Mass Effect is a wonderful game buried under a thin layer of mediocrity in the gameplay department. That doesn't stop Mass Effect from doing what it aims to do in the first place:deliver a masterful story that is diven by genuine emotion and player choice. Nathan out.… Expand
Nov 19, 2010Excellent story, voice-acting, dialogue, RPG elements, world-exploration, graphics, replay value... one of the best console games of all-time. As a long-time fan of Bioware games, I have to say that this may be their finest achievement to date, and may remain so for years to come.
Oct 22, 2010I've put some serious hours into this game over the years. Addictive as hell and a real story to boot. BUT, for some reason, I can't think of a proper reason as to why I love it so much... weird. Some games are like that, though.
Nov 5, 2010This truly is a great game. Great graphics, great music, great story, great characters, and good gameplay. The world is so well developed and you can tell that so much thought went into developing the Mass Effect universe. Mass Effect is very dialogue heavy, so for gamers who prefer constant action, this may not be the game for you.
Apr 27, 20119.5/10 = Incredible = There are so many bad aspects about this game, but the good overrules the bad in so many ways. This game has one of the greatest atmospheres of all time to name one thing. Innovative as well.
Nov 4, 2010Mass Effect is all about good story, great revelations, long worthwhile lenght gameplay, 25/30 hours... It posses a great artistic direction, awesome dialogues, great action! Some place are repetitive to visit like a paste and copy work, the graphics may have too much pop-in with weak anysotropic... But the rest makes this game of my favourite games of all time! Mass Effect is my favourite game in this console generation...… Expand
Feb 5, 2012Mass Effect is one of the greatest games Ive ever played. The story is wonderful, the game is a unique experience every time due to the ability to make your own decisions. No complaints in the combat department, and I have very few in the graphics department. My only real gripe is that I found the final boss battles pretty lame, but that turned out okay cause the ending was so great. High nine out of 10, Bioware **** rules.… Expand
Mar 25, 2012Mass Effect is an amazing game, albeit deeply flawed. The gameplay is mediocre at best and horribly boring at worst, especially those Mako sections. That being said, the reason the game is still incredible in spite of its problems is that it has a marvelous story with some incredible decision-making sequences along the way. It has moments that are guaranteed to send a chill down your spine. On top of that, it introduces the player to some amazing characters that you will enjoy talking to more than 90% of the people you know in real life. It isn't a perfect game, but it does deliver a perfect experience.… Expand
Nov 24, 2010WOW, Mass Effect was an experience in gaming I have never had before. The depth of the game, the immersion that comes with the story, and the massive world of play, not to mention the space opera story, kept me playing this game for days and days on end.
Nov 25, 2010This game has such an amazing story and it sets up an entire universe (pardon the pun) that is rich and dynamic. Every interaction has its own feel and style and your actions impact the course of the game directly. What is frustrating, however, is the lackluster combat and the sluggish, hard to use menus. I give it props for having a new game plus option though, which expanded my time with this game quite a bit. At the end of it all though, I felt like it could be more. Then Mass Effect 2 came out, and now I am perfectly content.… Expand
Nov 26, 2010Bioware is the company we must thank for all you RPG fans!! They have given us so much and yet they still prevail. This game makes me cry when i realize the time and effort put into this game. The gameplay, customization, and story is flawless. This game is a obvious buy you will put hours into in more than one playthrough. Bioware has failed to disappoint me.
Dec 9, 2010Why oh why oh why do gamers love this game? Did it come with a free $100 dollar bill with every purchase? This game is mostly reading (and a whole lot of running around) with a little bit of combat here and there, and poorly done combat as well. If the enemy has ANY cover whatsoever, you can't harm them. You can't shoot them from cover either. I don't like being punished for doing the right thing. A game should be played, not read. If I wanted to read I'd buy a book at Barnes and Noble. This game is proof positive that game critics in magazines get paid for giving good reviews to dull games.… Expand
Dec 11, 2010Great game. The shooting combat is nice with plenty of side quests and an enthralling story. The RPG elements have been melded very well with the 3rd person shooter combat, and the choice you make mean something, and its not just right or wrong, there can be a lot of grey here, meaing you can really be yourself, not just pure good or evil. As for the elvator rides, yes sometimes they can be boring but the banter that goes on inside it can be quite amusing and interesting. My only real gripe is the inventory system and the boring vehicle sections, but apart form that its great, with a huge amount of cusomization available, a great story and amazing graphics.… Expand
Mar 6, 2011Bioware has once again created a great RPG experience, you will notice it shares resemblance with another Bioware title Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic, but that aside this is truly a unique title, the story and the way you interact with others is great and kept me hooked, and the new talking system is game changing, and truly spectacular move for them, while this game is ahead of it's time with those features, the frame rate issues, clunky targeting system, and other bugs keep this from being as smooth as I would like, those flaws aside if you like the company's other titles or RPGs in general this is one I recommend.… Expand
Aug 9, 2011This game can only be described in two words, purely amazing, I mean from all the information the designers of this game put into it to all the different planets you can discover, its just pure fun and really it signifies what Humanity is about, exploration and Curiosity. The only flaw is if you don't save periodically you can find yourself having to restart the whole mission, which believe me, is very frustrating, but other than that, its flawless… Expand
Apr 24, 2011Not much can be said that hasn't already. Awesome universe, graphics that still impress today despite the glitches, and fun game mechanics (once you get used to them). Other than a few exceptional ones (like Wrex, Liara), the characters in here are not quite as interesting as Mass Effect 2's, but they serve the story well. This game overcomes its flaws due to its engaging, intricate story and universe, and a really successful art style and music. While Mass Effect 2 got the shooter/rpg hybrid feel better, this one sets up the series wonderfully, and is crucial for anyone who wants a fun sci-fi rpg.… Expand
Feb 18, 2011This game is at the top of my list of favorites, alongside Metal Gear Solid 3, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Gears of War. It's a space opera (and I'm not claiming that phrase). It takes the best of the sci-fi genre from film and television (e.g. Star Trek's lens flares and strange high pitch soundtrack that creeps you out in that deep space kinda way) and sprays on a shiny new coat of paint and performs it like a true epic, something on par with Greek tales of heroes and side-quests. It's not overplayed, it's not pretentious. It's entertaining and meaningful at once. I played it during a period of convalescence because otherwise I wouldn't have had the patience. This is due to the inability of Commander Shepard to run, preferring a light jog instead. Match this character flaw with the future's architectural fetish for LARGE, open spaces and you have a test of patience. The HUD is unnecessary. All the information could be conveyed through character animation and in-world effects or placed in the Menu. The radar is cheap, the "target everything" reticule is distracting, and the upper title bar is insulting. If I can still remember people from high school I can remember characters in a game. The human brain is incredible. Mechanics feel like a group of RPG nerds were put to the test of building a shooter to get more people to play their nerd game. It works. I played it. But I wasn't impressed. Targeting is floaty and unsatisfying. There's also the obligatory grinding (ughh) in the form of traveling to unknown planets and bouncing around in a rover that is delightfully hard to roll.
None of these factors take away from the greatness of Bioware's achievement with this game. However they do ruin my wish to replay it.… Expand
May 4, 2011Great game, excellent cut scenes, good story, excellent graphics, recommended for any rpg fan. I am not an rpg fan but this was good enough to get the next one, looking forward to play ME2
Jun 13, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite some superfluous RPG elements,this is one of the finest games made.With a brilliant story,characters and setting,become Commander Shepard(Male or Female) and explore the galaxy in the search for a way to stop the Reapers,sentient alien spacecraft who destroy all organic life in an endless cycle repeated every 50,000 years.Visit alien worlds,recruit bounty hunters,assassins,scientists and soldiers to uncover the secrets of the past and future.Get to know your ship and crew intimately,and fight the extinction!… Expand
Aug 17, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game that started the ''The next Star Wars franchise of this new generation'' clearly showed, why it would become the next most iconic sci-fi piece of work since over the last decades. Pointing out a few negatives, the Geth Hoppers were extremely silly and annoying at most times due to the fact you couldn't have a proper clear shot and that gets you into shouting ''Stand still, you stupid robot frog!''. Another negative I would point out is the annoying 'Ally' achievements that take a lot of time and additional money to spend to get them. Of course, the main reason why I would give this game a 10 is because of the weaponry and ammo varieties you got from it that made this game enjoyable, the complex and emotional story line certainly delivers appeal. The best part, emotionally, was the pressure you had on saving Wrex and then either having Kaidan or Ashley to die as heroes on Virmire. The planetary exploration especially was very, very intriguing, and super fun, which added to the mystery of every accessible planet each time you found an Anomaly on your radar with the Mako, loved the ''Bring Down The Sky'' DLC, especially the high-key, intense ambient soundtrack while outside the impending asteroid! Mass Effect's abstract animation and film grain added to the fun factor of this game! Mass Effect 1 is the progeny of a new revolutionary sci-fi era! Although a few extremely weird glitches popping up time by time, it wasn't enough to make me downgrade the score to 9, this and it's successor ME2 are a work of sci fi art!… Expand
Mar 9, 2011Mass Effect is impressive, compelling, addictive, rewarding and fun. The main storyline is fascinating and will leave you wanting more. Combat is challenging, multi-faceted and engaging. The characters are well-developed, and the voice acting is superb (although I can't talk to Kaidan Alenko without seeing Carth Onasi in my head). There are myriad side quests, many of which are relatively well-developed and woven neatly into the main plot or other ongoing subplots. Planetary exploration is fun, once you get the hang of driving the Mako. The level system is well thought out, as well.
There are some problems, however. I think there are a total of only 5 or 6 "dungeons," which get recycled over and over and over. There is a side quest for almost every star system, and there are a LOT of star systems. You'll run through the same dungeons (populated by different enemies) time and time again....but you'll still enjoy it. Your party AI is also not very good, specifically on higher difficulties. The inventory system is overwhelming and somewhat annoying. Controls can be a little off, at times. Going in and out of cover isn't always smooth, which will result in more than a few needless deaths on higher difficulties. The mechanics are generally good, though. Overall, this is a really great game with a few elements that will annoy you just enough that you'll have to stop playing it for a few minutes once every 8 hours or so.… Expand
Aug 16, 2011I've already played this game on the PC version, but after picking up an Xbox I decided to try this version on the consol. It's like night and day. Using the mouse for the PC version for a shooter game was so awkward and frustrating, but on a console it was sooooo much easier and more fun to play. I also played the sequel Mass Effect 2, but on the PS3. I can say, even though this game's graphics and gunplay don't match up to the sequel, it's still gets a nod over the second due to a more immersive experience with upgrading your weapons and armour for yourself and your squadmates. I'm glad I played it on Xbox and now I have to buy a ME2 Xbox just so I can import my character and decisions all the way through to the third game.… Expand
Oct 22, 2011An entertaining sci-fi adventure with a great story, interesting characters and a cool morality system. Bioware has crafted a beautiful and believable universe filled with history and conflict. Exploring worlds with the Mako is fun even if the vehicle's handling is poor. Combat is a little clunky and the slow loading of the graphics detract from the game.
Feb 12, 2012Bioware have created a game set in a wonderful universe with exciting places to discover populated with unforgettable characters, with a very decent combat and leveling up systems and a fantastic storyline.
Mar 27, 2011So many years on and I still cant get enough of this game. After 11 plays already theres still enough replay value to go back and do it all over again. The uniqueness of decisions, the weight they ultimately hold just the immersion value is staggering. I really do feel sorry for people who use the interactive comic for the PS3, they have no idea what they are missing. I also find the flaws of the game, namely the Mako, are what helps make it for me. I love planet exploration and mineral searching. It adds to the epic space adventure and exploration. Something I sorely missed in ME2. The vastness of the Citadel, of world landscapes, and the general scope of the game make it so compelling to play time and time again. The enemies you face of Saren and Sovereign I find are without equal. Words cant adequately express how much I love this game. My favourite game of all time! The 10/10 bar simply isn't high enough!!… Expand
Apr 8, 2011In short: Don't buy this game. It's physically impossible to install this on a PC without some massive roadblock at some point. After literally hours of messing about, I finally got the game working. This, to my disappointment, it was really boring, tedious and repetitive. Not worth your time. Stick to Valve :D
Jul 15, 2011Sometimes it can be irritating, and the storytelling ( i mean the cut scene the story is perfect) can get annoying, but in same way en-joyful to see your doppleganger interact which rich worlds . The graphics are in par with most of the games nowadays. The combat, is for me , lacking, the only flaw and the thing that infuriate me. But the decisions the best part, changing every path, whit-out even knowing . Best buy for RPG fans.… Expand
Apr 26, 2011Mass Effect is one of the best adventures i've had the pleasure of playing through in recent years. The story is set in a science-fiction environment which takes the best from all your favorite sci-fi and action film culture and melds it into an epic tale combining RPG with Third Person Shooter. Character development is excellent, as you add to your crew and build up relationships for better or worse with your team mates. The player is eventually let loose to explore as much of the known galaxy as they desire which offers hours of exciting ventures, but for those who wish to stick to the main storyline it is one of the best crafted stories i have played through in a long time, with plenty of moments that make you shiver in excitement. The combat is pretty varied with a nice variety of classes and abilities for each you can use to slay enemies with. I would say the game is slightly tarnished by its clunky inventory system and occasional boring periods in the Mako tank (issues addressed in the sequel) but even today this game is still an essential play.… Expand
Mar 2, 2012Played and beaten Mass Effect 2 with a very excited mood, but when play again Mass Effect to get the original storyline and characters, it is still very impressive. Let´s forget the combat, which is a little awful, look at the storyline, an epic one, it will keep you hours just investigating and to understand more and more. Oh, one last thing: forget all of the assignments, they will bother you pretty much, and dilute you from enjoying the game.… Expand
May 6, 2011Mass effect is a fantastic game which really stretches what the rpg gender of games can do. The fact that it is set in space really made it for me since i am a bit of a sci fi freak. The gamplay and storyline are exceptionally good as as are the graphics and music. Another plus point is the upgrade and levelling up system. The only slight concerns i had about the game was the comat system could have been better. Also by the time you reach level 30 the levelling up becomes a bit pointless because all the important skills you need you already have. All in all a very good game and one i would highly recommend.… Expand
Jun 2, 2011One of the best RPG's of all time. Certainly of this gen. Almost everything in this game is outstanding. The only things that were annoying was the Mako and the inventory management which doesn't take much from the game at all I think. Outstanding game. One of the best.
Jun 26, 2011Absolutely deserves all of the attention that it got and more, and easy 10/10. And yes, the game is that good. Mass Effect 1 is my 2nd favourite game, the first being the sequel !!
Jul 28, 2011Mass Effect is definitely one of the best game of all time. An impressive and original story , great graphics, and you get sucked into the universe of Mass Effect. For some reason, this feels like a realistic version of Star Wars with themes of xenophobia, space colonization, and freedom of thought. A lot of replay value is in this game , because you can make a new character for making bad choices or good choices. You can also import your existing Mass Effect character into Mass Effect 2. There are some issues like dumb squad A.I or enemy A.I , some framerate issues, and the Mako controls . The issues don't detract from the experience. I highly recommend this game. 10/10… Expand
Jan 26, 2012Killer gameplay, a unique and enjoyable visual style and a truly inspired story, with even side-quests having enough well written mini-stories to keep you blasting. Were it not for a horrible revelation ten minutes ago, this game would receive a 10, sadly, once you complete the main story (a long affair in itself), the game ends, and all of the side-quests that you said you'd do after you'd finished the story become impossible to complete because the only way to play again is by starting over again, which is something even the most dedicated fan would be hard-pressed to do. This is especially annoying because it's something that was entirely unnecessary, every other RPG allows you to keep playing once you've completed the main quest, why couldn't Mass Effect? I enjoyed this game and its main story much more than Oblivion (Elder Scrolls), but a flaw this huge is unacceptable… Expand
Aug 24, 2012I enjoyed Mass Effect, though I wrestled with the interface (particularly the inventory) and controls at times. It's a decent, semi-hard sci-fi space opera that is definitely worth your time.
Aug 31, 2011Mass Effect is an excellent RPG with amazing characters and story (although it is a bit cliche) but Mass Effect is also a shooter game. And the shooting part, as well as the combat part isn't that amazing. The biotic powers are awesome, but the combat just isn't doing good. Both the friendly and enemy A.I. isn't the most advanced, the enemy A.I. being slightly more advanced, making combat either easy or frustrating. The side quests can and will end up being very boring, mostly because there's only three different dungeon layouts, and the stories are pretty much alike.While I read a lot about the textures being really slow, I haven't really seen much of that problem. Some slight texture problems, yes, but not something you'd notice. But all in all, it is an amazing game with some problems, but still worth playing because of the amazing story it has.… Expand
Jul 25, 2011Impresionante, uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido el placer de disfrutar. La historia es completamente de novela de ciencia ficción, Un RPG excepcional, acompañado por una buena ambientación. Gráficos a la altura de los tiempos, gran calidad, emoción, seducción, acción y una jugabilidad que al principio (hasta que terminas de entender como se usa tu personaje y como complementarlo con tus compañeros que tienes en el equipo) parece aburrida e incluso un poco difÃcil de entender, pero luego de pasar algunas misiones esto se convierte en un control sencillo e imprescindible para sobrevivir en cada fase.
Totalmente recomendado para pasar unas cuantas semanas sumergido en una historia sumamente original.
Recomiendo guardar las partidas en forma manual, ya que el autoguardado te puede dar sorpresas inesperadas, como morir al final de una fase y tener que empezarla casi desde el p¡rincipio !!!
Conclusión: comprarlo sin dudar, ya que la segunda parte esta en el mercado hace tiempo y ya sale una tercera que promete dejarnos con la boca abierta.
Un saludo
Luchinelrey (Luchin Shepard para los amigos) XD… Expand
Mar 12, 2012Should I play Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 before Mass Effect 3? Does playing through the first two games make the wait worth it? I would play through Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 numerous times before playing through Mass Effect 3. I absolutely love the series so far. Here is how Mass Effect felt to me. I hope you enjoy.
If I had one word to describe my experience with Commander Shepard it would be wow! From touching the Prothean Beacon on Eden Prime to the final battle with a Saren "like" creature. I hate that I am just now finishing it, because I am already on Mass Effect 2. Hopefully, I will get to Mass Effect 3 some time this summer (ha-ha). I have been playing this game since 2009, and due to a couple of "Red Ring's" I had to put-off the game for some time.
This is probably one of the best stories I have ever experienced in over two decades of gaming. Every planet, mission, and side quest told intricate details to flush out the Mass Effect universe even better. The only reason this game lacks the one point needed for the perfect score would be due to two factors. First, on the side mission planets Commander Shepard drives around an SUV like vehicle called a Mako. Unlike the shark the vehicle is named after this Mako is clunky and difficult to drive up mountains (which seem to be in abundance in every planet). The clunky mechanics make it difficult for a completion-ist (like myself) to scavenge every single piece of the world looking for loot. I still did this to most worlds, but near the end of the game the story was so amazing I just did the side quest on the planet and stopped looking around for more loot.
Loot in Mass Effect comes in the form of weapons, weapon mods, bullet mods, armor, medical mods, medi-gel (used to heal the mako, party members, and even Commander Shepard), and grenades. Fun to collect, but by the time I got near the 45-50 hour mark I rarely found anything better than what I already had. The second reason to hold off the perfect score would be world creation. For three of the headlined side quests (where you help your party members) Commander Shepard finds himself in the same bunker. The same bunker appears in about a half dozen planets, and there are others which get recycled in a couple different areas. For Bioware to make a game this large in 2007 means sacrifices like this probably had to be made. I finished it in 2012 where bunkers (dungeons) can be artificially built by AI. I would not say the combat is bad, though I would not say it was great either. Probably due to the year Mass Effect came out, I am comparing it to games years past its time.
It must be saying something where I am comparing this game with titles which have came out in the past 12 months. I loved every bit of the story. I yearned for every second of cut scene I could get.
I have not even spoken about the fact where Commander Shepard's decisions have a lasting effect in the Mass Effect universe. The decisions made in Mass Effect carry over to Mass Effect and Mass Effect three. Also, the characters who die in the first game are dead in the next two. Mass Effect 3 in now in stores, and according to some web sites sold over 800,000 in its first 24 hours. Bioware's publisher EA (Electronic Arts) has shipped over 3.5 million units worldwide. It is no doubt everyone is wanting to play Mass Effect 3.
Without a doubt I would absolutely play Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 before playing Mass Effect 3. Which is why I am now playing the second game with every spare second to finish before I crack into the third entry. Game Informer gave Mass Effect 3 a perfect 10, and IGN gave it a 9.5. I want, with every inch of my being, to go pick up Mass Effect 3 and play for 24 hours straight.
However, Mass Effect 3 will only be a perfect game by bringing in my own save files which make my decisions matter in the "final battle."
I hope this helps you if your trying to debate playing the first two games before starting the third. This series is worth every minute of the hundreds of hours you will spend playing it!… Expand
Aug 15, 2011One of my favourite games ,a tear comes to my eye while describing it.I think this should sum it up!!The game play is awesome with some control issues but other than that and some audio this game is awesome.
Aug 6, 2012Amazing. What can be said about this game which hasn't been already? As a kid raised on Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers etc. I remember longing for the day when I'd be off exploring space in a starship and as puberty hit you realize that day will never come. Mass Effect however get's me as close to that experience as a young kid could wish for (without the hassles of work or death either) and as a game it's a boat load of fun to boot. Does it have flaws? Of course, but they are so minor when compared to the overall experience that I'm not even going to mention them here. If I were to list all the plus points of the game this review would be 100 pages long. A sheer joy to play and a must-buy for anyone with an Xbox 360.… Expand
Oct 6, 2012Yes the mako missions were a pain and the autosave was crap, but i still cannot give this game anything but a 10 still. The gameplay, once i got it down, it was so gooooood. Not to mention this campaign is no question the best i have ever played. Amazing story.
Sep 25, 2011Mass Effect is great and definitely one of the greatest rpgs game of this generation. After a long time Bioware has finally made a series that can live up to the classic Stars Knights of the Old Republic series. Mass Effect has an amazing story, it is very well written, in depth and has excellent characters and settings. Its amazing Sci-Fi Universe is the quite possibly the best I have seen in any Sci-Fi game to date. Considering this game came out in 2007 the graphics look great, the environments look great if a bit repetitive at times, the characters models for both humans and aliens look excellent and the animations are still really good despite not being crisp there are a few frame rate issues but all in all the game still looks beautiful. The voice acting is also well done especially for the aliens it seems all the voice actors are into their characters, however the voice acting for some of the humans in the game can be a little cheesy and corny at times, but the voice acting is still excellent and better than most of the games out there. As far as the gameplay is concerned there are both pros and cons. First of all the good thing is that the game allows you to play in one of the six different classes given to you in the beginning of the game each classes have their own special abilities and skills that can be upgraded and also each class uses a different combination of weapons. When you play the game through once on one class than replay it with another class you will feel like you are playing a completely different game thats how deep and varied the game's classes and rpg elements are. The game also gives the player dialogue options which is the first of its kind seen in a game and a player can choose to respond in a way he wants to. The player can also decide to be a goody two shoe, a neutral guy or an evil guy in all these dialogue options. The player gets experience by even doing the smallest of things and once the player has enough points he can level up and spend skills points earned from the level up in the skills tree to improve his abilities and the abilities of the squad mates. Speaking of Squad mates here comes the Cons of the gameplay the Squad mates are just absolutely useless in combat they shoot at walls and boxes instead of shooting directly at the enemy, while you are allowed to tell them when to use their special abilities they don't use them on their own and there are also moments when the squad mates freeze forcing you restart from a previous save or wait for a cutscene to trigger. On top of all that your squad mates die very quickly and are not that competitive. The enemy A.I is good but not great most of them take cover in the wrong way allowing you to kill them easily and sometimes they decide to charge at you when they are taking heavy fire all these moments kind of make the combat annoying and painful at times. the game has alot of guns and mods but the gun do not have that much variety the only difference really is the amount of damage they do and the amount of shots they fire before overheating. The mods are good but they do not make your weapons that much better as you can only install one mod at a time and they still do not work that well against large enemies. The armor and armor mods in the game are good but once again lack variety. All the weapons, armor and mods go in your inventory and the game has a 150 item limit for your inventory once you break the limit the inventory shoves it in your face to convert s**t to omni gel every time you break the item limit all that was really annoying and painful. Than comes the Mako I know people have mixed feelings about it, I for one found it fun to us in combat early on than it got repetitive and the controls that are assigned to it are auite possibly the worst controls I have seen assigned to vehicle in a video game. The game also has hit detection issues sometimes when you shoot enemies in the head they don't get hurt at all sometimes when you shoot in thin air enemies die from head shot and sometimes the Mako's attacks don't hurt the enemies at all, the combat is not totally broken these problems do not happen all the time but they are there and kind of hurt the gameplay and make the combat more annoying than fun. The game's sidequests have a good background and give you choices but they can get repetitive and the infrastructure for the indoor areas of all the sidequests is almost the same and even the outdoor environments on most of planets look the same as well I understand the depth and the size of this game and the amount of effort it took to make it but this is kind of inexcusable or part of Bioware. In conclusion I would like to say that Mass Effect is great game and despite some flaws is one of the best rpgs of this generation and one of Bioware's greatest efforts if you love rpgs and are a fan of Bioware's games than you should definitely get this game you will have a blast. 9/10.… Expand
Dec 20, 2011The worst points of this game are only some planets feel a little barren and the game begs for a melee button. This game is a excellent 3rd person shooter/ action rpg. It's dirt cheap to pick up now too.
Jan 20, 2014This is one of the best games ever made, it has a stunningly good original story line that doesn't disappoint. The amount of joy one experiences at the end of the journey is awesome and this is a must buy for everyone interested in a good role play shooter game and a good story. The game also has an amazing soundtrack that completes the story very well.
Feb 19, 2013I am writing this well after the fact. This game would have gotten a 10 if not for two aspects of the game (both of which are corrected in the sequels. The storytelling/storyline that this game starts is one of the best in modern gaming. The story is so well done that it has you thinking about it long after you have finished playing (much like a good book or TV series). However, if you are expecting great graphics, you will be sadly wanting. The graphics are definitely stuck in 2006. The gameplay is awesome with the exception of two aspects: Driving the Mako is maddeningly frustrating and the massive inventory of gun and gun upgrades. The physics of the mako movement work very poorly on the 360---you can tell it was designed with the linear gameplay of a PC in mind. Their are simply too many gun models in the game, 2/3rds of which are so bad you will never equip them. By mid-game you end up using the game guns no matter how many of the other models you get. Its pointless. That being said, the game provided just enough side quests (even with the repetitive environments) to satisfy the happy level grinder in me. Overall I loved this game and couldn't stop playing it.… Expand
Oct 24, 2011The Bioware team really know how to spin a tale, and this is what they do really well with Mass Effect. You are submerged into this amazing Sci-fi universe with all these different creatures and races, which are very detailed in the 'Codex' part of the menu. You play Commander Shepard, who's is and Human and who's background you can choose for yourself. There are also a variety of classes to pick from The only thing which bugs me about Mass Effect is it's clunky controls which can take away the experience if you aren't really interested in story. But Mass Effect really attaches you to all the characters, sometimes you hate them and sometimes you love them! If you are really into RPG's this game is a must have! This is story telling at its best!… Expand
Feb 4, 2013I couldn't help but jumping back in and playing through the first game again. While the game's mechanics are a little archaic, Mass Effect is filled with imagination, a stellar combat (minus the wonky cover system), fantastic and memorable characters all woven into an amazing story. I seriously can't put it down. Again. This series is the real deal, folks.
Nov 9, 2011This game was a total joy to play. The amount of detail that went into crafting the races and the cultures in this game were amazing. It was a ton of fun that I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of gaming in general. The only thing that could have made this game any better was the things that they implemented in the sequel which made game fantastic in its own right.
Nov 10, 2011A amazing game, although not a full RPG and doesn't have a massive map. (The biggest thing in this game is the citadel). It is still very fun game and Bioware have done a good job with this.
Feb 15, 2012I did not enjoy this game even in the slightest i don't know what game everyone else has been playing but i hate this game. A lot of frustration when i get hit by a rocket drone's rocket and die instantly. A lot of frustration with lag and it has the worst timing. The AI is by far the worst AI i have ever encountered. Team mates block shots all of the time. The difficulty is automatically set to hard, not that I mind the difficulty, it's the massive time in between autosaves that frustrates me to no end. The plot is amazing, the graphics still stand up today but it has way too many issues to recommend. The only reason im playing this game is because i picked up mass effect 2 for 20 bucks and it is my favorite game. Cannot wait for mass effect 3.… Expand
May 19, 2012Mass effect is the final piece of the puzzle that game are an art form the story is the best part I could not stop playing it was that good even if you don't like RPGs get it just for the story
Nov 20, 2011Boring game. You will spend 15min walking, to see a 10min cinematic, to have a 3min battle. and repeat. I've played decent RPG's before but this is just amateur hour
Nov 24, 2011Phrases like "genre defining" and "revolutionary" are thrown around far too cavalierly in gaming, but Mass Effect is one of the few that actually deserves these kudos. Set in an immersive sci-fi universe, Mass Effect combines solid gameplay mechanics with an outstanding story to create a game that is part RPG, part action, and all entertainment. Difficulty can be adjusted to either provide a strong combat challenge or provide more story-centric gameplay by easing combat. At its heart, this game is about putting you, the player, into an engrossing science fiction epic, easily on par with a grand space opera like Star Wars. User interface is excellent, particularly the dialog system. Players are not part of a static story that will play out the same every time; the choices made at every point in the game have dramatic effects on the world and plot. The release of the sequel means that the decisions made in this game not only affect this story, but the plot in installments to come. Players have the option to customize weapons and armor with in-game mods, which, combined with a variety of character classes, means that combat can be tailored to one's own style. There is, amid this glowing review, a few points where the game does have rough spots. After the initial mission, the game has a very slow start and requires some patience. Combat mechanics are not perfectly smooth, and there is no intuitive cover system. Finally, controls for the ground vehicle are inaccurate and awkward, which can be a source for some frustration. Even with these issues, however, Mass Effect still stands out as one of the best games ever produced. Now that Mass Effect is in the Platinum Hits collection and has a series of DLC packs that are truly entertaining, any true sci-fi fan with an Xbox should own a copy of this game.… Expand
Nov 29, 2011Its a good game but the only bad things about it is the occassional bug and glitch, reptitive mission objectives, environments feature pretty much no variety, and a few of the characters arent that interesting. Besides that its good.
Sep 3, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, where to begin? This game is great, don't listen to the critics that gave this game a low score, they obviously don't have the brainpower to make galaxy saving decisions. Even though it is my least favorite Mass Effect game, its still a great game. The main antagonist(s) are very intimidating an the game really makes you hate them so that when you finally fight them, it feels all the more satisfying to finally take them down. The game really makes you feel for your squadmates and crew members, and if you let them die, you feel bad about it! Not many games can do that, Bioware does a great job with character development. Now the reason it got an 8, the glitches, good God they are everywhere, I would get stuck in almost every level of the game and I would have to turn off my console and restart from where I was last, it was a constant annoyance, the combat was fun and the graphics were average compared to the rest of the series. Very fun game, and a great kickstart to the Mass Effect series.… Expand
Dec 8, 2011Best final hour of any game I ever played. Well written and well made. One of my, if not my favorite game I ever played. A true pleasure to play. Bioware at it's best.
Dec 21, 2011Personally, I love Bioware just like I loved KOTOR, I really wasn't expecting much when I bought this game but something new has come in the RPG genre. The 3rd person real-time combat is just great and exploring the world is also awesome, unfortunately, this side quests are really boring such some of the vehicle missions, that didn't drive me into the experience any more. The story is also absolutely wonderful and the characters are strong (at least most of them). Overall this game is amazing and it will really satisfy RPG and 3rd-Person-Shooter fans, this is totally worth your money.… Expand
Jan 17, 2012Relatively short, but fun RPG. I finished this, but I could not finish Mass effect 2.. I loved the shooting mechanics and the crosshair in this game as opposed to mass effect 2's crosshair.
Jan 6, 2012This is one of the most immersive games you will ever play. The way you are able to interact with other characters and customize the story and experience are delightful. The combat was a little flawed but this was fixed in the sequel. Great game.
Jan 16, 2012It is hard to put into words how good this game is. The total immersion i felt with it was immense. It pulled me into the world, made me feel what my character felt, the choices and twists and turns of the story are unlike any game out there and nothing has really got to me like this game did. Mass Effect is so well balanced, great story, alongside great gameplay and action. Cannot wait to get my hands on ME2 and the upcoming ME3.… Expand
Feb 7, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has such a good story, that it really is hard to even care about the small faults that some other users have complained about. Imagine an epic tale where you, the character is center to saving an entire galaxy from an almost invulnerable enemy. The interactions with characters is so good, that you'll form opinions about them and root for them, or despise them. Yes its true that there aren't good side quests in this game. I do not think the weapon inventory system is bad at all, I think its very simple and straightforward. The action is pretty good, though it does tend to be on the easy side. The mako is fun and only idiots are unable to use it. My real reason for not giving this a ten is because that the morality meter in comparison to other Bioware games is not fleshed out enough. You don't really ever be evil, you can either be a nice guy or a renegade, which is basically just no compassion. But really you never get the oppourtunity to take power or join Saren or do anything that would be described as evil. That is the one thing that brings this game down. And don't tell me about the whole choice about killing the Council, I don't see that as evil, as you are giving power to HUMANITY, not yourself.… Expand
Feb 1, 2012I found the game overall enjoyable. It was slow, and absurdly hard at random sometimes but I found the free roaming aspect in a shooter based rpg to be extremely fun. The story is also well written, so if you like your movie games jump on this one. There is also TONS of entertaining lore and a quite convincing environment for the future. They even go so far as to explain the futuristic tech.
Feb 10, 2012First let me say I love the people who gave this game zero's or very low scores. I love how they **** about how long and boring the game is. They obviously did no homework or just didn't understand what the game was supposed to be. I'm writing I know years after its release but I feel the need deal with it. Mass effect is an epic game both in story and scope. I for one love then fact it had no multiplayer online play, that is an aspect of gaming that is focused sadly far to much now a days. I actually am a bit upset that mass effect 3 will require me to play the online play to get an easier true ending. I also loved the length and fact there was more then button bashing, mindless explosions and retard "go to check point B and kill this, then go to check point C and kill this" that crap gets old really fast and is pointless. If you wanted a FPS then go get MW3 or some other mindless shooting game and live on line shooting your friends in the head. The AI was horrible and some of the planet scenes being just vast wastelands is the reason I gave it a 9/10 and not a full 10. The charactors, story, dialogue and movie feel this game has is the reason I'm excited and love to play games in this generation and why I can't wait for the next gen consoles to come out. This game was a good buy 50 and is still a good buy at 20 which is the going rate for a used copy.… Expand
Mar 14, 2012An incredibly original, smart and powerful space opera RPG. I can't say enough good things about this game. For it's time, the graphics and controls were top notch. Yes, there was an issue with managing inventory but really that's a small detail. Overall this is an impressive game with an excellent soundtrack, voice cast and story where your decisions matter.
Feb 28, 2012this game is mediocre at best its so boring the fighting system is boring all of the facial expresions on the people make them look like robots and the characters are boring in my opinion its not very fun at all i dont know why everyone likes it so much the only cool thing about the game is how you can shape the future of the game by having text choices
May 10, 2012the original Mass Effect has a fantastic story and RPG elements and I think is the best in the series at giving a real sense of size to the galaxy with large open areas, large buildings and a lot of exploring. There are some game play issues: it definitely doesn't have the greatest combat and the mako is a little hard to control but personally though the controls don't come natural I had pretty much mastered them by the end. Love this game.… Expand
Feb 26, 2012This is a spectacular game!! Rich, deep story line, and a vast and very realistic universe. I enjoyed the variety of weapons and environments and enemies. There is so much to explore! This game is immersive and addicting! I enjoyed the ability to characterize and customize. The weapons are awesome, and the gameplay is great! This game is fun!! The story is truly unique. I loved the decision making, and the plot twists. Great game play, great game. Totally worth multiple play-thoughs! Great job Bioware!!… Expand
Feb 28, 2012BioWare's grand experiment pays off. Bringing in a brand new IP in the form of a grand, sweeping space opera narrative, Mass Effect excels at atmosphere and world building, with a great retro-future-electro soundtrack complimenting a clean art design that references the futuristic designs of the recent past. Introducing a fully-voiced protagonist, the customisable Commander Shepard, in an interactive story that offers choice and consequence, with a cast of memorable aliens and exotic locations. The story is a top notch space chase after the rogue alien Saren, and his mysterious allies from beyond memory, in a style that is a bit like James Bond meets Captain Kirk. Overall the presentation is impressive. Weaker, however, is some of the actual game mechanics. Trying to move on from the somewhat tired formula of behind the scenes dice-rolls for combat, BioWare have put in a (not-quite) real time shooter mechanic, which while effective in gameplay terms, seems limited and unsophisticated in comparison with more dedicated shooter games. Also, the attempt to add vehicle exploration sections does not quite work, with an ungainly Mako APC roving about fairly bland barren moonscapes ending up at one of the same 3 repeated locations. However, the ambition should be applauded, and while Mass Effect does not quite nail it in terms of action gameplay, it more than makes up for it in terms of roleplaying narrative and style, and tantalisingly allows players to migrate their saves into its follow up games, something that has since proved to work rather well (in Mass Effect 2).It is quite a bold idea to produce a grand story arc over a trilogy of games and allowing players to fully customise that experience, and Mass Effect gets the endeavour off to a solid start.… Expand
Mar 27, 2012An adult, interesting and very entertaining game. I like the customization and the freedom of taking your owndecisions. It is big and beautiful, with many imagination and good ideas. The best saga that has been created in the epoch of Xbox 360.
Mar 6, 2012One of my favorites of all time, top 3 games. Really fun game, great choices, interesting cast of characters, and a compelling story. Still occasionally pick it up and play. By far the best of the 3 (not that it says much anymore)
Mar 6, 2012The original. Gameplay is horrible. But the story keeps you picking up the controller. The side missions all take place on the same map with different colors. Your first play through the game is always crap by design. Does not hold up compared to today's games.
Mar 24, 2012The deepest, richest, most story-driven game I've ever experienced. The characters alone are so powerful they will have you on a journey you will never want to end. If you like the deep rich plot and character exploration of books, the action and suspense of movies and the freedom of Sci-Fi games, you need Mass Effect.
Mar 13, 2012was a great game, revolutionary, unique...
shame that after they destroyed, Thx EA Games you are a big cancer...
this franchise never had to have left the microsoft, sorry dudes, but is a sad reality.
Mar 20, 2012This gets a 9 simply because of the mako exploration of planets. I cannot get over how many times I got stuck in some rut and had to restart. Also, there essentially is no autosave; you pretty much reset to the beginning of the mission. That being said, the scale of this game is amazing, and the remainder of the trilogy is even better from here.
Mar 15, 2012I have played many games from now to when I was five years old sneaking on the Nintendo at three in the morning. There was a time I went through a stage of not really getting into stories from many games because many stories just seemed the same. The great thing about Mass Effect was it really grasped me, and I actually felt like I was in the story. It has a few minor things that keep it from perfection, but I strongly advise this game if you want to be brought into the world of science fiction from a video game. 10… Expand
Mar 18, 2012It gives you a sense, that you're a part of big adventure. And it actually does you a part. Unforgettable experience. Maybe the last great story of our generation. Nothing compares.
Mar 21, 2012A amazing game. You can choose what kind of person you can be and many variety of weapons and armor. Also a very well done dialogue. Ultimately what ever you do will effect what will happen in the future. Only thing from this game getting a perfect score is the pointless side quest not ALL side quest are pointless but most are and all of them are pretty much the same.
Nov 29, 2012Mass Effect is the best sci-fi game in years. You play as Commander Shepard, an Alliance military commander assigned to the SSV Normandy. After a mission on Eden Prime goes wrong you are left with images of the galaxy's imminent destruction at the hands of a synthetic race known as the Reapers. With time running short you must gather a team, learn more about the Reapers and track down every possible lead to stop the Reapers 50,000 year cycle and save the galaxy.
Mass Effect combines third person shooting with RPG gameplay, causing fast intense shootouts and detailed skill trees, levelling and inventory systems to work cohesively and with ease. A must play for shooter and RPG fans.… Expand
Apr 3, 2012An amazing narrative where your choices affect your journey. It's the best example of conversational and technical sci-fi. Bioware built a complex and malleable story focused on you avatar's interaction with interesting characters. The gameplay is also amazing, allowing for the pace of a shooter for the enjoyment of an RPG. There's little better than taking down one target through a sniper's scope and then taking out his friend with a biotic blast. It's a rich and rewarding universe that encourages exploration and vast numbers of replays.… Expand
May 5, 2012This game is RPG storytelling perfected. A wonderfully complex good/evil structure forcing the player to go deeper than simply do this and do that. Player customization is deep and rewarding and playing the gamethrough as different characters yields unique combat experiences. The pacing some will find slow, but in a game rich in story, a slower movement allows for more to be taken in and enjoyed. Great game start to finish.… Expand
Apr 25, 2012This was a great game that really made you feel like you were in a 1980's sci-fi movie. I kind of felt like I was the captain of the Enterprise exploring the universe, but also like I was watching a movie, and playing a shooter RPG at the same time.
People who didn't like the game seemed to be expecting shooter game mechanics like in Call of Duty. Everyone who enjoyed it understood it was an RPG with guns and special powers, and that you'll be weak until you level them up.… Expand
May 1, 2012Just one of the best games which I was able to play in all my player's career. Scenario incredibly well tied up, charming characters, revolutionary gameplay so to speak, and really remarkable graphics for period ! Although the passages in Mako are one so much is little irritating on edges, we appreciate all the same the vast universe whom is Mass Effect. I advise it to every player. Life expectancy of 30 hours for somebody who has never played it, 15-20h for the others.… Expand
Jan 18, 2013Average in every sense of the word from the poor pause select play non fluid combat, almost fun buggy rides detracted by very bland landscapes and stuck with the inane and pointless back story just so you can cop of off with one of your crew. All in all its just a dull grind to play more than once.
Mar 22, 2013One of the best game worlds of all time. Its pretty insane how they created this universe. Feels like a very real futuristic place.
Jun 18, 2012Im going to be honest...I played the second game first. However, I feel that while the combat in Mass effect is pretty awful at first, the story is great. Mass Effect is a fantastic game. The characters, however, are not quite as fleshed out as in the other games. However, they are still pretty entertaining. The game does have the occasional glitch but that doesnt stop it from being a good game.
Jun 20, 2012Space, the final frontier. A place often visited by video games but seldom depicted with such grace. Mass effect is a space orientated 3rd person shooter based in a galaxy similar to ours with varied alien races controlling it. You play the role of Commander (Insert Name) Shepard, a Spectre, and commander over the ship the Normandy. You follow the epic journey of Shepard and his team and attempt to slave the galaxy from those who threaten it. The game brings so many new ideas to the table. The one that really stuck for me was choices that ACTUALLY effect the storyline. Dynamic conversations allow you to take several routes of storyline leading to new places every playthrough. The game even features the talented Seth Green as a voice actor. The gameplay is smooth with varied enemies to fight with different attributes and characteristics which you must adapt to. The game has beautiful graphics and scenery for it's time and a wonderful soundtrack. If I was to complain about anything it would be two things ; the game takes some time to get into and the guns heat up rather than a bullet system. I know the second sounds silly but is more a pet hate of mine. Overall if you a fan of Bioware, rpgs, shooters and space, there's no reason not to like this game. Just remember "You can fight like a krogan, run like a leopard but you'll never be better than commander Shepard!" -Miracleofsound.… Expand
Jun 27, 2012A very engrossing and entertaining rpg/action game. A great story backed by an extremely satisfying conclusion bring this game into one of my favorite Xbox 360 games.
Jul 11, 2012Although the worst game of the trilogy, Mass Effect still delivers. It doesn't have the depth of planet exploration like the others, but it is still an awesome game. Very addicting, after I played it I HAD to beat the whole trilogy.
Jul 17, 2012I'm jumping on this bandwagon a little bit late, having just finished this game with both 2 and 3 already out. This is truly an excellent game, exciting and fast-paced, and truly designed with the characters in mind. The player has an amazing amount of control in how they develop, and although a certain sequence of quests cannot be avoided or changed majorly, your decisions can have a huge impact on the game world. The only issue I had with this game was the tutorial at the very beginning. It sucked. I made it through it without truly understanding all of the controls, and spent several of the first quests still figuring out how to use necessary skills. Other than this rocky beginning, this was a truly amazing gaming experience, and I am very excited to continue the series.… Expand
It's an adventure that is so captivating that you'll be counting the days for the sequel. It takes interactive storytelling to new heights, and brings the player closer to content than ever before. It's easily one of the year's best titles and one of the most impressive games to date. [Nov 2007, p.151]
Far from being a ponderous sci-fi exposition, Mass Effect boasts a dynamic, well-constructed story with a broad emotional range. [Holiday 2007, p.82]
As it is, it's merely very good on several different levels, and is more or less a must-play for RPG fans. It will drive shooter fans completely up the wall, though. [Dec 2007, p.56]


text:
You must log in to access this feature. Sign in with Twellow or Facebook to get started.
By signing in to Twellow, you indicate your agreement to our terms of service.
Simply connect with Facebook and kiss those password blues away,
or go here to reset your password.
Happily married, retired mainframe programmer. Bibliophile, who loves sewing, collecting vintage sewing patterns, cooking, baking, gardening and steampunk.