As far as I'm aware, it's only because they have many rules and constraints regarding their world. Since this game is a new world, they likely won't have as many issues
I was assured by another UA-camr that James Ohlen, the lead on Exodus, got an official promise of non-interference from WotC before signing up. Take that for what you will. For me it gives a little hope.
@@glowinTHX A lot. Like, way too much to go into here. Suffice it to say that they've hollowed out D&D and they've basically ruined Magic as well but that's an actually addictive product (gambling) and so people keep buying it.
Man, that Mass Effect music does hit hard. One of the most iconic music in any type of science fiction media. You heard it once and you never forget it. Don't know how much grass they had to smoke for that one lol
@@captainfach it's great inspite of, not because of. If I remember correctly, there were some ideas of dlcs in the wind but WOTC was so bad, they just finished what was already set.
@sidrolf not really... Your character is closer to miranda Lawson or solid snake In Andromeda Ryder is unlikely young hero no one expected In exodus, Jun Aslan (your character) was artificially created with hybrid genes of your father Orion Aslan founder of the dynasty and your mother Ava who is a celestial to be the "perfect heir"... However shit happen and you were forced into exile as infant If the tone of the game is serious and mature like they have shown and not MCU and CW level like Andromeda I have no problem You should read of exodus it's quite interesting
Same. Every indication that this game has potential could be completely mitigated by WotC involvement, so I'll just forget it exists for a while and hope WotC decided to keep their hands off of it.
The ‘celestials’ are technically not aliens. They all originated as humans on Earth, but over tens of thousands of years on new planets have evolved into new species (some via genetic engineering). I’m planning to get the book - it sounds like a really interesting premise
They've already said that your character is of mixed lineage your mother was part celestial and your father was human That's why they said you can interact with celestial technology.
I have not started to watch this video yet, BUT I AM SOOOO HYPE for this. The lore videos on their youtube started like 1 month ago or something. The writers for this is same dude as MASS EFFECT 1 and 2, omg. I am extremely hyped, but i am worried this will get lost in corporate ladders. The deal with Wotc for this project was that leader ship at Archetype Entertainment would have FULL creative lead and rights, They got them so the exedus studio started the project. It was somewhere in the articles when this project started. What i mean is that, the worry about Wotc is lessened by the deal made for money and publishing. This writer Drew Karpyshyn is and OG, left Bioware when EA aquired it, worked on his Novels Chaos Born. Got good deal on exedus went to old friends, to build something execiting. I believe the lore and story and storytelling will be good, the gameplay looked "ok" on pre-aplha release. Only thing i am worried is Matthew McConaughey. Celebs might be after payday instead of love of work and story telling, i do also believe he is professional. Also there was talk about how the CHOICES you make in the game, was said that "New Game from Former Mass Effect Dev Includes Choices That Play Out Over the Course of 'Decades'" This implies that your choices would have a meaning. Hype is 8/10 at this moment, waiting for proper gameplay reveal. edit: Exodus, a new game from Archetype Entertainment, will feature a unique time dilation mechanic, allowing players to see the consequences of their choices over the span of years, decades, and centuries. The core of the game revolves around time dilation, which is the difference in how time is perceived based on relative motion or gravitational field positions. This mechanic fits well with the game's focus on space travel. Inspired by Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, Exodus aims to create a cerebral narrative concept that pushes the boundaries of video games. With industry veterans and Matthew McConaughey involved, the game has the potential to redefine the genre.
I just started playing Star Wars The Old Republic the last couple of weeks and I’m very impressed by “old bioware”. They were on such a good path with this game and all-of-a-sudden start spiraling downward in terms of quality of content/story-writing. I like SWTOR so much that I usually leave the menu screen open while completing house-tasks so I have the classic Star Wars theme songs playing in the background
The book that just came out for Exodus is amazing too, the idea for the world and the potential on offer is for sure Mass Effect level and in my opinion even better. This universe could rival Star Wars, Dune, Mass Effect, etc without question. Only issue I see with Exodus is the team being so small. The game might be absolutely fantastic but the big triple AAA jugernaught series like the original Mass Effect will probably take some time to build.
honestly when i watched the first big trailer i instantly thought of the Nexus / ARKs they built for Andromeda. Like Casey had this idea cooked up and then got forced off the game by EA to do anthem instead and the C or B team that took over andromeda did their own thing using his original plot ideas.
Having a small team of skilled guys with a hard work ethic is a must then. Look at the huge studios spending millions on lazy people who take forever to get anything done..and their work is still crap.
If you watch any interviews of Callisto Protocol developer he says how much the publisher rushed their project by cutting half of their development time.
If I was the head of Lucas films, I would hire Drew Karpyshyn (the lead writer on this game) to write a Star Wars trilogy. Drew Karpyshyn has written some of my favorite story’s in the Star Wars universe. KoToR 1, the Revan novels and the Bane Trilogy. He was also the lead writer on Mass Effect 1 and 2. His style is dark, yet philosophical. He not only makes you emotionally invested in the characters, but the force itself. The stories are Mysteries filled to the brim with action. He understands how to craft a compelling story that grips you from beginning to end. He understands Star Wars and its mythos while expanding on its themes in a respectful way.
Karpyshyn and Zahn should have been the lore keepers and writing directors for Disney SW from day 1. Too late for SW at this point if it remains in Disneys hands though.
I wouldn't say Exodus is for 'Bioware' fans, I'd say the more accurate thing to say is that it's more so meant for 'Mass Effect' fans, of which I am not. So I don't see alot for me here being an oldschool BG1+2, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights, KOTOR, Dragon Age Origins fan.
I see this resetting of the AAA gaming industry as an opportunity. While These AAA studios become bloated and go for identity politics, quite a few devs are joining new studios, and want to focus on the game rather than on politics. Getting to know these studios is exactly the exciting news that I am looking for. Where did Witcher 3 devs go? To form 2 new studios: "Studio Blank" and "Rebel Wolves". And then we get new studios creating things like Tainted grail: Fall of avalon the indie version of Skyrim, and so on. In the last few years, this is where most of my fun has been: Outward, Tainted Grail, Valheim, outer wilds, V rising and so on. Smaller studios releasing addictive games while larger bloated studios miss the mark. Looking forward to know more of these new and lesser known studios! Exciting times, exciting times!
@8:08 I totally agree. I’ve been finally playing the ME Legendary Editions and it’s still such an amazing trilogy, with the music definitely being a part of that.
When I saw this game I wasn’t really looking deep at the development it was just kinda weird now I’m really excited for it hopefully we see something new at the game awards .
People say bioware isn't the same that brought us mass effect but they also forget industry is not the same. Practices and priorities have changed. Even if those people who left bioware go elsewhere it doesn't guarantee success. Will they make good games, will they have micro transactions, live service, political bs? That's all a huge part in modern gaming . So for all that these people have accomplished succes is not a given. That's why i put so much faith on eastern companies that have a more fresh and genuine approach to gaming. More focus on gameplay, not inserting every activists political beliefs , less aggressive monetisation, less focus on giving ceos huge paychecks, rewarding the actual devs for hard work ( was it elden ring that gave Extra bonuses to devs for the success the game had or wukong, I don't remember) And that's why I'll keep rewarding these practices instead of buying cod after cod.
Modern gaming is trash. It's not the games so much as it is the industry. Though I could add more, you have provided enough information to justify this conclusion.
Despite them being owned by WotC and by extension Hasbro Ent. I am still excited about this project. Just bc you work for a less then favorable company doesn’t always mean the product will be bad.
I'm reading the novel based in the universe of the Exodus game. I love it so far. Even if the game isn't great they still have created an amazing universe with really cool world building.
You've probably already heard but there will not be any remasters of the old Dragon Age games because nobody at bioware knows how to read the source code for the originals
WotC, my goodness... that isn't even a lateral move for those employees. The stories I've read about WotC don't exactly instill confidence. Not to mention, I believe they were purchased by Hasbro some time ago. Can't imagine a scenario in which Hasbro doesn't interfere to secure their abysmal bottom line.
Dragon Age Origins was created because WoTC were too controlling when Bioware were making Neverwinter Nights, they'll get told what to make again and won't be given the freedom to choose.
Now you're finally talking about games that I have some hope for. As a Mass Effect fan, Exodus has been on my radar since they started revealing the details. I know less about Humanoid Origin, but Old BioWare is what I want and that's nowhere to be found at New BioWare.
I love how Matty went from i spent all day looking this up to 'what it.. it took like an hour' Just his exaggeration to reality on full display in a single video
@@IrishNigerianyeah drew is the reason mass effect 1 and 2 had such amazing writing and narrative. He's a new york times best selling author on his own
I have listened to the book that Peter F Hamilton wrote and now I am reading the physical book now and I am excited for this game, but I hope that they can pull it off.
Yeah, I'm pretty hyped particularly after reading exodus archimedes engine. Great read and really explores the setting, well part of the setting. Won't spoil it, but I'd check the book out.
As a new studio I think they should start with a AA title. Setup the world in the first game and then aim for AAA game next. Start small and aim big vs aim big and faceplant.
All of our beloved studios are dead. Such is the cycle. The next studio to fall will be Rockstar. BGS already done for with two duds like Fallout 76 and Starfield. CDPR is another one going down hill. The Witcher 4 will be modern trash.
I'm reading the book, it's really good. Looks like the whole lore is well thought out. It also feels slightly different than everything I've seen before, more like a mix of interesting scifi ideas. If they don't screw up the gameplay it could be a great game. I am more optimistic about Exodus than new Mass Effect.
I'm beyond excited for Exodus. I'm about half way thru the book from Peter F. Hamilton, and it has me even more excited. I love the concept of time dilation, and I cant wait to see how they incorporate this into the game using choice and consequence. It could truely be epic. The Celeatials are ancient humans, some of the first to make the trip and have essentially evolved into something more alien. This could be epic, and I can't wait to see more.
the time dilation may just kinda remove the player too much from what is happening though. hard to care for something millenia in the past or future. it's essentially just the end game cinematic cut into smaller parts and given during the game rather than at the end.
Thank you so much for talking about this game! I have been so excited about it ever since drew karpician joined Archtype. This is by far my most anticipated new game ip/franchise
I'm more drawn in by a non-voiced character. Picking the dialogue in DA: Origins or Baldur's Gate 3 not only lets me choose what my character is going to say but why they are saying it, I get to choose the intent. With a voiced character they are never truly my character as while I can pick a dialogue option, I don't get to decide the intent behind the line.
Also check out Judas, the new bioshock type game from Ken Levine with some innovative sounding procedural storytelling aspects. That one looks like it could be something special even the gameplay looks very much like just modern bioshock. There’s a lot more under the hood.
This was a good meeting. I must admit to being a tad bit super hyped for this game. Its story reveals, characters and art design are tickling my imagination hard. Planning to get the book for Christmas. Having said all that I am a true "no preorder" believer before anything. A lesson learned over many years. I will wait for proof of reasonably greatness before buying.
Drew Karpyshyn is the writer of the game? im sold!! i remember reading the 3 Mass Effect book and his previous works on game are great!! dunno why Bioware dont use him for ME3 and MEA which turns out to be lackluster,.
They are all humans, celestials being the container group. They are just separate evolutionary paths of the human form. They were the first to arrive to centaury and then send the beacon call to the rest of humanity. The process of traveling to this place is measured in millenniums, so much time that the original humans evolved in different ways.
So many games over the years have said "don't worry, all the old developers from our old studio are working on it now" yet it has never changed the outcome. I'm not saying this game will be bad, I have no clue, but having the knowledge that some old developers are working on it too means absolutely nothing.
I just hope they focus on making a fun game first, because I'm seeing a trend with some development teams of trying to create a whole set of multi media products before they even know if their IP is any good (see Concord or Unknown 9 Awakening)
When I saw the announcement trailer I wasn't excited for the game. But with how low of a bar bioware set this game doesn't have to try that hard to be better. Here's hoping to them being able to catch lightning in a bottle again.
This sounds amazing but I learned, from years of watching Game Expos, that what they want to release and what we get are often different. Creators have a lot of great ideas but just not enough time and resources to do them all. I hope, hope, hope, this game is amazing - I am ready for another Mass Effect quality Bioware game - but I will not get my hopes too high.
I am really curious if Exodus is going to get the same backlash over culture war issues that Bioware & Bethesda does these days. Bioware was pretty progressive even back in the old days of Kotor & ME 1. I wouldn't be surprised if Exodus goes that way too, especially with the strong transhumanist themes in setting.
nice list of games he's been involved in.. ME series was excellent (i only played 1-3), Kwtor was awesome (but i despised the turn based combat) and i have a soft spot for Swtor.. one of the only mmo's i remember playing where the main story differed for each class of character.. small touches like that & the best editable UI ive ever seen helped make it an enjoyable game to play in its original form but modern changes did make it less appealing to me during its later years... hopefully some studios can add some quality back into gaming, its been difficult to find great games on a regular basis for many years now.
Wizards of the Coast have become the villain now, so eh. Also, Callisto Protocol was such a let down, and I really don't think anyone would call it a diamond in the rough or a hidden gem, sadly.
So.. When i was telling everyone I don't care about next Mass Effect and Don't play DA4 But im waiting for Exodus that was Really old BioWare team's Game? good damn man i still have some taste!
Hey that's a good point that says something about the industry, Bioware released 3 mass effect and 3 dragon age games during the 7th generation, how many games did Rockstar released during the 8th? ONE, red dead redemption 2, and it was a masterpiece for sure but still, they preferred to milk the shit out gtav that whole time instead of creating at least another game/IP, crazy when you think about it, also aaa games take too damn long to make and sometimes all you want is a nice rounded shorter aa experience.
Getting combined Mass Effect and Warhammer vibes. Far more excited for this then the next ME game. Sadly after andromeda, anthem and veilguard (all which actually had good combat) i no longer trust Bioware to write good characters, story or have the choice with consequence that i enjoy in an rpg.
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Sven from Larian Implied that working for/under WotC was the worst part about working on BG3.
when did he do that? i thought hasbro was the problem
Nonsesne.
@@garycannon4644 WotC belongs to Hasbro
As far as I'm aware, it's only because they have many rules and constraints regarding their world. Since this game is a new world, they likely won't have as many issues
Everyone who knows anything about WotC knows they're awful..l
Working for Wizard of the coast is not a good thing.
From EA to Wizards of the Coast. Not an upgrade there and that is pretty hard to do.
WotC is a fucking cancer.
I was assured by another UA-camr that James Ohlen, the lead on Exodus, got an official promise of non-interference from WotC before signing up. Take that for what you will. For me it gives a little hope.
why is that? what's wrong with them?
@@glowinTHX A lot. Like, way too much to go into here. Suffice it to say that they've hollowed out D&D and they've basically ruined Magic as well but that's an actually addictive product (gambling) and so people keep buying it.
Man, that Mass Effect music does hit hard. One of the most iconic music in any type of science fiction media. You heard it once and you never forget it. Don't know how much grass they had to smoke for that one lol
I know, right? It makes me want to play Mass Effect again.
As a Kotor and original ME trilogy fan.....I just want Exodus to please be good.
Be careful getting your hopes up considering they are under wizards of the coast... they are corporate vampires.
Yeah but they have very little to no oversight they are a purse in this case the devs have been very vocal and responsive to their creative freedom
better that the devil is in your face than hiding in the shadow's
"Wizards of the Coast" wow talk about a let down.
What do you mean? BG3 3 was awesome
@@captainfach it's great inspite of, not because of. If I remember correctly, there were some ideas of dlcs in the wind but WOTC was so bad, they just finished what was already set.
The main character is called Jun Aslan, they are half Celestial and half Human. Their father is Orion Aslan, a legendary Traveler.
Your character is basically a prince or princess heir to the throne of your father
@@glorilol9546 Sounds like Ryder...
@sidrolf not really... Your character is closer to miranda Lawson or solid snake
In Andromeda Ryder is unlikely young hero no one expected
In exodus, Jun Aslan (your character) was artificially created with hybrid genes of your father Orion Aslan founder of the dynasty and your mother Ava who is a celestial to be the "perfect heir"... However shit happen and you were forced into exile as infant
If the tone of the game is serious and mature like they have shown and not MCU and CW level like Andromeda I have no problem
You should read of exodus it's quite interesting
With a bastard half brother who takes over your fathers kingdom
Wizards of the Coast? I will set my expectations to the lowest setting and hope to be surprised.
Same. Every indication that this game has potential could be completely mitigated by WotC involvement, so I'll just forget it exists for a while and hope WotC decided to keep their hands off of it.
@@Ichthyodactyl Hopefully wotc read larian's comments and did some self-reflection
The ‘celestials’ are technically not aliens. They all originated as humans on Earth, but over tens of thousands of years on new planets have evolved into new species (some via genetic engineering). I’m planning to get the book - it sounds like a really interesting premise
I'm about halfway through the book and am getting huuuge 40K vibes and that's not a bad thing.
@@KillerKowalski_ Totally. I'm really digging it. Even if the game turns out to be terrible somehow, the book stands well on its own.
Peter Hamilton also wrote Night's Dawn trilogy, which is just perfect imo.
Serious sci-fi... deep dialogue... lots of important choices +tons of replayability? I am low key hyped.
Low key, huh.
Man, that Mass Effect music playing in the background is like a warm blanket for my soul. Greatest trilogy of all time!
Nice video!
The name Exodus is 4D levels of irony 😂😂😂😂
WoTC is at Hasbro’s whim. The greatness of BG1-BG3 is due to the 3rd party studios creativity.
I want to believe. I really do. But WotC isn’t a good sign. Maybe they can rise above them, like Baldur’s Gate 3 did.
Dare to hope.
DREW KARPYSHYN????? Dude. Cautious optimism? Nah, that dude is the GOAT of lore.
WotC is a big red flag.
i remember reading about this game a year ago.. and my first thought was, "that sounds to good to be true" :D
It probably is
They've already said that your character is of mixed lineage your mother was part celestial and your father was human That's why they said you can interact with celestial technology.
" late 2025 title " oof matty I dunno it doesn't feel like it more like a late 2026 title early 2027
I have not started to watch this video yet, BUT I AM SOOOO HYPE for this. The lore videos on their youtube started like 1 month ago or something. The writers for this is same dude as MASS EFFECT 1 and 2, omg. I am extremely hyped, but i am worried this will get lost in corporate ladders.
The deal with Wotc for this project was that leader ship at Archetype Entertainment would have FULL creative lead and rights, They got them so the exedus studio started the project. It was somewhere in the articles when this project started.
What i mean is that, the worry about Wotc is lessened by the deal made for money and publishing. This writer Drew Karpyshyn is and OG, left Bioware when EA aquired it, worked on his Novels Chaos Born. Got good deal on exedus went to old friends, to build something execiting.
I believe the lore and story and storytelling will be good, the gameplay looked "ok" on pre-aplha release. Only thing i am worried is Matthew McConaughey. Celebs might be after payday instead of love of work and story telling, i do also believe he is professional.
Also there was talk about how the CHOICES you make in the game, was said that "New Game from Former Mass Effect Dev Includes Choices That Play Out Over the Course of 'Decades'"
This implies that your choices would have a meaning.
Hype is 8/10 at this moment, waiting for proper gameplay reveal.
edit:
Exodus, a new game from Archetype Entertainment, will feature a unique time dilation mechanic, allowing players to see the consequences of their choices over the span of years, decades, and centuries.
The core of the game revolves around time dilation, which is the difference in how time is perceived based on relative motion or gravitational field positions. This mechanic fits well with the game's focus on space travel.
Inspired by Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, Exodus aims to create a cerebral narrative concept that pushes the boundaries of video games. With industry veterans and Matthew McConaughey involved, the game has the potential to redefine the genre.
Been waiting for somebody bigger to cover this game
I don’t treat all games are like GOTY. I treat all games like concord, anthem, fallout 76. They have to prove that they aren’t trash.
Inquisition & Origins are still my favorite BioWare games ❤
Origins and DA2 here. Only thing Inquisition has going for it is the story.
Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 and Neverwinter Nights 1 are my favorite Bioware games..
"Even if Dragon Age didn't fully deliver." Understatement of the century.
I cant believe i am more hyped for this than Mass Effect 4
Mass effect 4 has however alot of people from the original trilogy also returing to it. However well... After veilguard....
@@tomgu2285 And lets not forget that some of the design choices made in veilguard came from andromeda.
Mass Effect 4ndromeda
Old bioware is dead new bioware makes bad games get used to it
My guy mass effect writer is woke women no thanks....all the hype for new mass effect died@@tomgu2285
I just started playing Star Wars The Old Republic the last couple of weeks and I’m very impressed by “old bioware”. They were on such a good path with this game and all-of-a-sudden start spiraling downward in terms of quality of content/story-writing. I like SWTOR so much that I usually leave the menu screen open while completing house-tasks so I have the classic Star Wars theme songs playing in the background
Yep it's a great game
Did you get a chance to play Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic?
they got bought by EA. shortly before Dragon Age 1 released, everyone left before that came out.
The book that just came out for Exodus is amazing too, the idea for the world and the potential on offer is for sure Mass Effect level and in my opinion even better.
This universe could rival Star Wars, Dune, Mass Effect, etc without question.
Only issue I see with Exodus is the team being so small. The game might be absolutely fantastic but the big triple AAA jugernaught series like the original Mass Effect will probably take some time to build.
honestly when i watched the first big trailer i instantly thought of the Nexus / ARKs they built for Andromeda. Like Casey had this idea cooked up and then got forced off the game by EA to do anthem instead and the C or B team that took over andromeda did their own thing using his original plot ideas.
Having a small team of skilled guys with a hard work ethic is a must then. Look at the huge studios spending millions on lazy people who take forever to get anything done..and their work is still crap.
I got the book but have to wait for the right moment to go through 900 pages 😊
If you watch any interviews of Callisto Protocol developer he says how much the publisher rushed their project by cutting half of their development time.
If I was the head of Lucas films, I would hire Drew Karpyshyn (the lead writer on this game) to write a Star Wars trilogy.
Drew Karpyshyn has written some of my favorite story’s in the Star Wars universe. KoToR 1, the Revan novels and the Bane Trilogy. He was also the lead writer on Mass Effect 1 and 2.
His style is dark, yet philosophical. He not only makes you emotionally invested in the characters, but the force itself. The stories are Mysteries filled to the brim with action. He understands how to craft a compelling story that grips you from beginning to end. He understands Star Wars and its mythos while expanding on its themes in a respectful way.
Bane trilogy is one of my favorite book series of all time
Karpyshyn and Zahn should have been the lore keepers and writing directors for Disney SW from day 1. Too late for SW at this point if it remains in Disneys hands though.
@@echoesofmalachor3700 spot on.
@@TeamGames19 me too!
Drew is the main reason I am hopeful for this game. WotC better leave him alone.
I wouldn't say Exodus is for 'Bioware' fans, I'd say the more accurate thing to say is that it's more so meant for 'Mass Effect' fans, of which I am not. So I don't see alot for me here being an oldschool BG1+2, Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights, KOTOR, Dragon Age Origins fan.
im about to play dragon age origins for the first time ever, im a huge fan of kotor, and heard this one is legendary..
It's my favorite game of all time. Enjoy.
I see this resetting of the AAA gaming industry as an opportunity. While These AAA studios become bloated and go for identity politics, quite a few devs are joining new studios, and want to focus on the game rather than on politics.
Getting to know these studios is exactly the exciting news that I am looking for. Where did Witcher 3 devs go? To form 2 new studios: "Studio Blank" and "Rebel Wolves".
And then we get new studios creating things like Tainted grail: Fall of avalon the indie version of Skyrim, and so on. In the last few years, this is where most of my fun has been: Outward, Tainted Grail, Valheim, outer wilds, V rising and so on. Smaller studios releasing addictive games while larger bloated studios miss the mark.
Looking forward to know more of these new and lesser known studios!
Exciting times, exciting times!
@8:08 I totally agree. I’ve been finally playing the ME Legendary Editions and it’s still such an amazing trilogy, with the music definitely being a part of that.
When I saw this game I wasn’t really looking deep at the development it was just kinda weird now I’m really excited for it hopefully we see something new at the game awards .
Looking forward to Exodus, also very interested in the group behind Wyrdsong. Need to finally get some good rpgs after BG3.
People say bioware isn't the same that brought us mass effect but they also forget industry is not the same.
Practices and priorities have changed. Even if those people who left bioware go elsewhere it doesn't guarantee success. Will they make good games, will they have micro transactions, live service, political bs? That's all a huge part in modern gaming . So for all that these people have accomplished succes is not a given.
That's why i put so much faith on eastern companies that have a more fresh and genuine approach to gaming.
More focus on gameplay, not inserting every activists political beliefs , less aggressive monetisation, less focus on giving ceos huge paychecks, rewarding the actual devs for hard work ( was it elden ring that gave Extra bonuses to devs for the success the game had or wukong, I don't remember)
And that's why I'll keep rewarding these practices instead of buying cod after cod.
Modern gaming is trash. It's not the games so much as it is the industry. Though I could add more, you have provided enough information to justify this conclusion.
Choice and consequence can be very important in terms of narrative. Imagine if you could save your gang members in RDR2
i want more games to use big celebrities, keanu and idris really made the cyberpunk experience very special
I think Exodus is going to be a huge deal, honestly i can't contain my hype for it
Despite them being owned by WotC and by extension Hasbro Ent. I am still excited about this project. Just bc you work for a less then favorable company doesn’t always mean the product will be bad.
I'm reading the novel based in the universe of the Exodus game. I love it so far. Even if the game isn't great they still have created an amazing universe with really cool world building.
There will definitely be an Akavir companion and I LOVE that idea.
I need this game yesterday, today and tomorrow.
You've probably already heard but there will not be any remasters of the old Dragon Age games because nobody at bioware knows how to read the source code for the originals
WotC, my goodness... that isn't even a lateral move for those employees. The stories I've read about WotC don't exactly instill confidence. Not to mention, I believe they were purchased by Hasbro some time ago. Can't imagine a scenario in which Hasbro doesn't interfere to secure their abysmal bottom line.
Dragon Age Origins was created because WoTC were too controlling when Bioware were making Neverwinter Nights, they'll get told what to make again and won't be given the freedom to choose.
Now you're finally talking about games that I have some hope for. As a Mass Effect fan, Exodus has been on my radar since they started revealing the details. I know less about Humanoid Origin, but Old BioWare is what I want and that's nowhere to be found at New BioWare.
This looks very promising. Peter F. Hamilton is a heavyweight in science fiction, if the game is based on his writing, we are in for a ride.
I love how Matty went from i spent all day looking this up to 'what it.. it took like an hour'
Just his exaggeration to reality on full display in a single video
what do you expect from a bethesda cultist
*real bioware
I would be a lot more optimistic about them if they weren't under wizards of the coast
Drew Karpyshyn is most impressive, the other two weren’t as important.
@@IrishNigerianyeah drew is the reason mass effect 1 and 2 had such amazing writing and narrative. He's a new york times best selling author on his own
I have listened to the book that Peter F Hamilton wrote and now I am reading the physical book now and I am excited for this game, but I hope that they can pull it off.
Looking forward to seeing more of this project, I haven't seen much but I trust these folks more than the current old studios
Each of your videos is a real discovery! Thank you for your ideas! 🌺💚
Yeah, I'm pretty hyped particularly after reading exodus archimedes engine. Great read and really explores the setting, well part of the setting. Won't spoil it, but I'd check the book out.
As a new studio I think they should start with a AA title. Setup the world in the first game and then aim for AAA game next. Start small and aim big vs aim big and faceplant.
Poor Matty just realized all his beloved franchises and studios are dead or dying and being skeptical is the only way to go in 2024 🤣
All of our beloved studios are dead. Such is the cycle. The next studio to fall will be Rockstar. BGS already done for with two duds like Fallout 76 and Starfield. CDPR is another one going down hill. The Witcher 4 will be modern trash.
@@JAIMEGARCIA-gw9re Yeah, I am sure Rockstar will fall with the gazillions they'll make on GTA 6. lmao
Very cool! Thank you for your attention to detail! 🍒🧡
I'm reading the book, it's really good. Looks like the whole lore is well thought out. It also feels slightly different than everything I've seen before, more like a mix of interesting scifi ideas. If they don't screw up the gameplay it could be a great game. I am more optimistic about Exodus than new Mass Effect.
I'm beyond excited for Exodus. I'm about half way thru the book from Peter F. Hamilton, and it has me even more excited. I love the concept of time dilation, and I cant wait to see how they incorporate this into the game using choice and consequence. It could truely be epic. The Celeatials are ancient humans, some of the first to make the trip and have essentially evolved into something more alien. This could be epic, and I can't wait to see more.
the time dilation may just kinda remove the player too much from what is happening though.
hard to care for something millenia in the past or future.
it's essentially just the end game cinematic cut into smaller parts and given during the game rather than at the end.
Thank you so much for talking about this game! I have been so excited about it ever since drew karpician joined Archtype. This is by far my most anticipated new game ip/franchise
I'm more drawn in by a non-voiced character. Picking the dialogue in DA: Origins or Baldur's Gate 3 not only lets me choose what my character is going to say but why they are saying it, I get to choose the intent. With a voiced character they are never truly my character as while I can pick a dialogue option, I don't get to decide the intent behind the line.
Hey! Your movie knowledge journey is already bearing fruit when analyzing games!
Mattys talk about cautious optimism was what i did with starfield and MAN was that a good move
nvm guys im over the moon this sounds so good
I've been watching you for over 5 years... I started watching you because of your BioWare content.
RIP BioWare...
I'll wait to get excited when I see some actual gameplay. We've been burned so many times I've become very cautious in my older years
Premise seems cool. I will keep an eye on its development. Hopefully it pans out well.
I love your always honest reviews and news, thanks from Denmark :D
Get the tie-in novel, Exodus: the Archimedes Engine by Peter F. Hamilton. Very cool world building. Great space opera.
I cant stop looking at the KOTOR 2 box in the background....
so why did Wizards of the coast bring them in to make a new IP, rather than remake Baldurs gate considering the success of BG3
Looks awesome, thanks for the deep dive.
Also check out Judas, the new bioshock type game from Ken Levine with some innovative sounding procedural storytelling aspects. That one looks like it could be something special even the gameplay looks very much like just modern bioshock. There’s a lot more under the hood.
Side note they should not have given up on anthem 100% salvageable imo
This was a good meeting. I must admit to being a tad bit super hyped for this game. Its story reveals, characters and art design are tickling my imagination hard. Planning to get the book for Christmas. Having said all that I am a true "no preorder" believer before anything. A lesson learned over many years. I will wait for proof of reasonably greatness before buying.
I would hope this year would make people check their “hype” over game stuff. This year has been so bad and we can only hope 2025 will be better.
NO PRE-ORDERS
Im excited but skeptical of this game , specially they work with wizards of the cost .
Drew Karpyshyn is the writer of the game? im sold!! i remember reading the 3 Mass Effect book and his previous works on game are great!! dunno why Bioware dont use him for ME3 and MEA which turns out to be lackluster,.
They are all humans, celestials being the container group. They are just separate evolutionary paths of the human form. They were the first to arrive to centaury and then send the beacon call to the rest of humanity. The process of traveling to this place is measured in millenniums, so much time that the original humans evolved in different ways.
the huge time periods in between are weird.
i suspect itll make it hard to actually engage much with the story, because it feels kinda pointless.
So many games over the years have said "don't worry, all the old developers from our old studio are working on it now" yet it has never changed the outcome. I'm not saying this game will be bad, I have no clue, but having the knowledge that some old developers are working on it too means absolutely nothing.
Wasn’t aware of the WOTC being a problem. Hopefully they pull it off
I just hope they focus on making a fun game first, because I'm seeing a trend with some development teams of trying to create a whole set of multi media products before they even know if their IP is any good (see Concord or Unknown 9 Awakening)
Trailer was really good, they were able to deliver a story! Won my hard, but obviously sceptical for new AAA project
there's speculations that after swtor is done enhancing its visuals that a port to consoles could occur
Im definitely interested in Exodus, but a big part of me wishes that these guys had been the ones working on the KotOR remake.
I am more hyped for Exodus than for Mass Effect 5. I trust my "old" Bioware developers more than whoever EA hired for the "new" Bioware
When I saw the announcement trailer I wasn't excited for the game. But with how low of a bar bioware set this game doesn't have to try that hard to be better. Here's hoping to them being able to catch lightning in a bottle again.
I would love to see the option to go all melee and powers and no guns. I always wanted go full biotic in ME without the guns.
This sounds amazing but I learned, from years of watching Game Expos, that what they want to release and what we get are often different. Creators have a lot of great ideas but just not enough time and resources to do them all. I hope, hope, hope, this game is amazing - I am ready for another Mass Effect quality Bioware game - but I will not get my hopes too high.
NGL, the entire game gives me powerful Mass Effect vibes.
To me, this is like the grounded feeling sci-fi of Mass Effect mixed with the more "interesting" aspects of Dragon Age.
I am really curious if Exodus is going to get the same backlash over culture war issues that Bioware & Bethesda does these days. Bioware was pretty progressive even back in the old days of Kotor & ME 1. I wouldn't be surprised if Exodus goes that way too, especially with the strong transhumanist themes in setting.
I’m excited for Exodus,it looks better with each video they drop on their channel.
As soon as I learned this game was being made by ex mass effect devs and Drew Karpyshyn I was onboard.
nice list of games he's been involved in.. ME series was excellent (i only played 1-3), Kwtor was awesome (but i despised the turn based combat) and i have a soft spot for Swtor.. one of the only mmo's i remember playing where the main story differed for each class of character.. small touches like that & the best editable UI ive ever seen helped make it an enjoyable game to play in its original form but modern changes did make it less appealing to me during its later years... hopefully some studios can add some quality back into gaming, its been difficult to find great games on a regular basis for many years now.
Wizards of the Coast have become the villain now, so eh. Also, Callisto Protocol was such a let down, and I really don't think anyone would call it a diamond in the rough or a hidden gem, sadly.
Bioware people left Wizards after Neverwinter Nights to make Dragon Age 🐉
So..
When i was telling everyone
I don't care about next Mass Effect and Don't play DA4
But im waiting for Exodus that was Really old BioWare team's Game?
good damn man i still have some taste!
Next video bioware is cooking and i love them
Hey that's a good point that says something about the industry, Bioware released 3 mass effect and 3 dragon age games during the 7th generation, how many games did Rockstar released during the 8th?
ONE, red dead redemption 2, and it was a masterpiece for sure but still, they preferred to milk the shit out gtav that whole time instead of creating at least another game/IP, crazy when you think about it, also aaa games take too damn long to make and sometimes all you want is a nice rounded shorter aa experience.
Getting combined Mass Effect and Warhammer vibes. Far more excited for this then the next ME game. Sadly after andromeda, anthem and veilguard (all which actually had good combat) i no longer trust Bioware to write good characters, story or have the choice with consequence that i enjoy in an rpg.