Bioware major annoucement.

[Lance]

Bioware recently added a countdown ticker to its main website and Mass Effect 2 website, counting down to a "Epic BioWare Community Event". Many have theorized what this announcement will be - from a new DLC content to Mass Effect being released on the PS3. Were the theorists right?

The countdown has now reached zero, and we have our answer.

Nothing.... Zilp.... Zilch.

Then I remembered to refresh the page and we really did have our answer.

Well, actually, Not really – both the Mass Effect and Bioware websites went down. So we're still waiting. Is anyone actually surprised?

Here's the message:

Our Apologies

The BioWare websites; online store; master server; and online authentication are temporarily unavailable. Sorry folks; we're having a few technical difficulties. Those pesky Gnomes are banging away at the giant; steam-producing clockwork computers we keep in the basement guarded by Swikky the dire squirrel. We will be back up as soon as we can.


I'll post once the sites come back on-line as to the "major annoucement"

[Jason]

The "ME2 to PS3" rumour has been flying round forever, so I don't think it'll be that.

My guess would be some new DLC for ME2. Not really 'major news', but that's hyperbole for you. :-/

[Lance]

I'm leaning towards DLC too.

The Mass Effect website is back up, without the ticker, but with no news. Bioware site is still down.

[Lance]

Bioware Baazar.

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To show our appreciation of fan support and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of BioWare, we have created the BioWare Bazaar – a week-long series of mock online auctions beginning April 6th that will feature over 400 items ranging from custom painted PC's, Alienware laptops, BioWare apparel and more!

To bid on these items, fans will need to collect tokens through various challenges. The first auction begins at 9 AM PST on Tuesday, April 6th, with new items being made available every 15 minutes, ending 4 PM PST Saturday, April 10th. So tell your friends, start collecting tokens, and get ready to win some amazing prizes! For more information on token collection visit the My Tokens page.
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The Baazar is open only to U.S Citizens.

Well, that was a let down. Never trusting a Bioware "Countdown" again.

[Konrad]

Sounds awesome! I now forever place my faith in Bioware Countdowns.
I probably won't be able to collect enough to win anything fantastic, but I sure as hell will try!

PS. Anyone want to score me some points?

NO REFERAL OK? OK.

[MyNameDidntFit]

Is that a ref link, or need we do something? 'cause it just took me to the DA:O:A (lol) page.

[Konrad]

It was a referral, but I'm not going to keep it on. That's wrong.

[Lance]

I have no problem with it Konnie - since I can't win anything myself, no reason why a fellow MGer shouldn't :)

But, yeah, the page took me to a generic page as well, so I'm not sure how to help you out

[MyNameDidntFit]

Yeah, 'cause then we can make threats on your first born so that you give us the prizes >:D

[Lance]

Damnit, you ruined the surprise - we were suppose to tell him After he won them :lol:

[Jason]

Do... do I need to sew the ear back on now then?

[MyNameDidntFit]

Just put one of those funny hats that cover the ears on it.