BioWare: Mass Effect 2’s Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC to Feature "Deeper Character Interaction"

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Dan Webb
Speaking with X360A at Gamescom this year, BioWare founders, Dr Ray Muzyka and Dr Greg Zeschuk, delved a little deeper into what players should expect with the next piece of Mass Effect 2 DLC, promising “deeper character interaction” and the “opportunity for that reconciliation” with one of Mass Effect 1’s stars.

So what can we really expect?

“Probably like deeper character interaction, that’s one of the things we got back from the fans,” said Zeschuk. “Particularly because she was one of the popular characters in the game and in Mass 2, she was a bit more of a bit player.”

“In fact, if you remember, she was a bit more standoffish, she was kind of mad at you and so this is maybe an opportunity for that reconciliation; spending more time with her and kind of getting back together in some manner of relationship.”

“It was one of the top requests I think from fans,” chimed in Muzyka, “And we also said – this is a clue – that in some cases, you may be wondering what some of the arcs, story elements, that were maybe not finished fully in Mass Effect 1, or in Mass Effect 2 for that matter; is there a possibility that maybe some of those things could be brought to a satisfying conclusion in Mass Effect 3, with and when we announce that product, well, that’s a possibility.”

Who is the Shadow Broker? Can Liara get revenge? Mass Effect 2’s Lair of the Shadow Broker looks set to answer some of those questions and more on September 7th and is all yours for 800 Microsoft Points. Chances are it’ll also pose plenty of new questions as well.
 
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  • Oh snaps
  • Shag that aliens brains out lol! (well i would)
  • liara is sooo hot
  • This better be a long DLC.
  • @4, tell me about it. All ME DLCs have been under 2 3 hours. It's a shame!
  • Hoping that since Liara is getting this 'deeper interaction' then Ash/Kaiden will get similar treatment in future DLC's. That said, can't wait for this to be released. Bioware also said that there is going to be something 'cool' in this as well, not letting on if it's a gameplay feature or equipment etc..
  • Lol this is awesome. I can't wait to play it, though i don't know how she'll react if she knew me and jack hit it and then jack died :( haha anyway, this'll be great.
  • @7 I didn't think they were doing the DLC bridging 2 and 3 yet. If this is the start of it, I wonder if they're going to mandate that you've defeated the collectors before you can play it. ...and actually, regardless of the above, I question if you have to finish both parts of Liara's questline already in ME2 before you can begin...
  • I hope it is decently long.
  • @8 I don't think that's been answered properly yet by Bioware (unless I've missed something) But you don't have to have defeated the collectors in order to have make a bridge from Mass 2 to Mass 3. What happens with the Shadow Broker could have specific ramification in Mass 3. Mind you, I would guess that, at the very least, you'd have to do the two mini missions for Liara first since they're all about hunting for the Shadow Broker. It wouldn't play out right if you could do it straight from the get go unless the Shadow Broker escapes at the end of the DLC.
  • I didn't like Liara that much I would have liked Ashley or Kaiden instead.
  • I'm just looking forward to new guns and that. The fact that it's 800 points hopefully means that it's nice, long, and replayable. I wonder what that "coolest feature we've added" is going to be? .... Probably like that lame ass apartment from Pinnacle Station lol
  • @12 They haven't teased any new weapons or armour for this DLC, in fact they brought out three new weapons a few weeks back so I tend to doubt we'll see any more, at least in this DLC. They did say though that this new DLC will add the Shadow Broker intel center and new research.
  • #6 Good point - I really missed not being able to bang Ash again in Mass Effect 2 so i went on a bit of slut spree and nailed Miranda and Jack and i also had a run at Samara and Kasumi but don't think that's possible.
  • screw liara miranda ftw
  • So have Bioware pretty much given up on the free DLC for the Cerberus network? I'm not really complaining, becuase I got it free with the game, but others who paid 1200 points are probably disappointed.
  • @4, That's what she said.
  • I'm not getting back together with her! I got my Tali :)
  • @17, She said she wants a longer DLC? You know some strange women.
  • @17, she isn't alone.
  • BioWare: "Mass Effect 2’s Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC to Feature "Deeper Character Interaction" I think all of us got about as "deeply interactive" with Liara as possible in the first game. ZING!
  • i could always go for a litte alien side b..b.
  • NICE!
  • @21 took the words out of my mouth.
  • Hopefully this will be a very long DLC. I hope there is a upcoming DLC that features an Alliance mission with Ashley/Kaiden, then another with Captain Anderson, Udina & the Council regarding a conspiracy. Followed by one where we find a cure for Thane. Sadly, I don't think there can be one with Wrex given what can happen to him during Mass Effect 1. :(
  • Interesting. Will be checking this eventually.
  • Really curious about the unfinished missions getting an ending...hoping we get to hunt down the batarian terrorist from Bring Down the Sky. Also, yay for possibly getting back my yuri romance with Liara!
  • I want her and Miranda (my romance partner) to get in a fight over Shepard... Would be cooler to see Liara vs Jack though...
  • @27 I dont think they could make an add on to bring down the sky because you had the chance to kill the batarian. I know I did. But in doing so I let that chick and her pals blow up. With all these arching story lines they have to be watch what they add on to.
  • @29 It could be possible though, just like the game recognises from your save who you helped/avoided/killed. I.E. Helena Blake in Afterlife, and it does mention on Galactic News about the state of Terra Nova occasionally. And as I saved them, I would like the chance to splatter his batarian brains up a wall! Would also be interesting to see what happened to Fist if you let him live.
  • That was horribly written, I'm glad you understood it. But you're right they could do it. And I am certainly not opposed to more mass effect dlc but how would they go about those situations. I dont want to pay for a mission that shouldnt exist in my version of the game. Do you know what I mean?
  • Trailer's up: http://masseffect.bioware.com/media/video/434/ Vehicle driving??!
  • Could "Deeper Character Interaction" finally mean penetration?
  • I've wondered who shadow broker is since I first heard this name in ME. I do hope they will at least reveail his/her identity, even if as a ground for one of ME3 sub-plots! Plus nailing Liara again will be like icing on top of sweetes candy. So can not wait. Always thought she was the hottest of the crew^^
  • The trailer is """"ing AWESOME! My alarm clock will be set for 4:45am Tuesday morning.
  • Did anyone else play through this game four times or more? I love it.
  • Man, I'd love an Ash/Kaiden DLC. I don't think we had enough with them. I know they'll be back (well, one of them) in ME3, but I'd like a bit more of Ashley.
  • Deeper interaction.. hmm could that mean Anal ?
  • lol at 33 and 38, go watch some real porn instead of posting those here
  • Is DLC even going to be considered canon in the ME story arc? Did ME1's DLC have any carry-overs into ME2? I HIGHLY doubt there's gonna be major plot twists involving Liara if data from the DLC doesn't carry over to ME3. BIOWARE! PLEASE! Look to Valve for DLC inspiration! Stop giving us single sets of side-missions and just give us a bunch of new galaxies to explore or something. If you bought all the DLC for ME2 from launch to date, it would practically be paying a subscription fee for the game...and a single player game at that.
  • Sorry Liara but you been out done by Tali.
  • any word on how many achievements will be tied in with this dlc? Achievement points?
  • #30 If you let Fist live from ME1, he'll be at Omega, in front of the Patriarc room, talking with some girls, and he'll have just some lines to say to you. The trailer is f..... awesome, that "something cool" must be those vehicle driving missions.
  • Interact Deeper - 15G That's it for the achievements for this dlc expansion! Stay tuned for another 10 dollar dlc!
  • I've heard, don't remember where, this DLC will have 5 achievements, don't know the amount of gamescore they will worth though.
  • IMO even though Bioware is a great developer, they are extremely stingy on the chievos and gameplay length given the price they charge for the DLC. They need to be a little less greedy IMO.
  • nah screw her i have Tali looking forward to this dlc tho
  • Sorry for double post but they also need to put more right outta the box, Bioware games have more DLC than any other developer. It's actually starting to turn me off to them.
  • I wonder if by deeper character interaction, they mean the whole sex mini games that Fox rambled on about nonsensically, lol. No seriously, I wonder if players who didn't romance her in ME1 could romance her after the completion of this DLC. I think it would be kinda cool.
  • @#3 you are messed up
  • Is it wrong that I feel attracted to Liara and Harley Quinn ?
  • she's gonna give me the silent treatment when she finds out i cheats on her with all of the female crew. her photo was turned down in my room. :-(
  • @48 Bioware don't revolve their games around achievements. Frankly, I suspect that the achievements for their DLC so far have been a low score because they were easy. Gameplay length seemed decent for the DLC loyalty missions, pretty much the same when compared to other loyalty missions. Overlord was better and hopefully this will build on that. As for more out of the box, the game is on two discs as it is and they always planned to make bridging DLC content. I've never heard of extended support for a game be a bad thing.
  • I can't wait for this. The trailer looked awesome. OvO
  • Finally some dlc worth buying
  • bow chika wow wow one more woman for Commander Shepard's personal harem lol
  • I wonder there will be any consequences or a reaction from Liara when she finds out if the character you use had a relationship with Liara in ME1 & cheated on her in ME2. as #16 pointed out, has Bioware given up on the Cerberus Network, because its been pretty useless outside of the Firewalker, Normandy Crash Site & Zaeed's loyalty mission.
  • I FUCKING MISS ASHLEY WILLIAMS DAMNIT.
  • It'll be good to have my love interest back, and to kick the Shadow Broker's ass!!!!!
  • @32, After watching that trailer, i can't wait to play it, on my Birthday too :p
  • Yeah, #58, you tell 'em!!! She was my boo in the first game and I felt so cheated in 2 when she shut me down! Happy early birthday, #60! Anyway, is it too much to ask for a full-on expansion a 'la Dragon Age: Origins - Awakenings, but for Mass Effect 2?
  • I get a feeling from the trailer that it'll be possible for Liara to die in the DLC, personally I think that would be an interesting idea, but I wouldn't like to see it 'cause Liara is awesome.
  • hope this is good
  • shit man my birthday is on september 7th and we got both mass effect 2 and dragon age DLC on that date as well as new info from bioware on that day jackpot.
  • Liara will probably not have a possibility of dying as I'm pretty sure the developers want all three potential love interests from Mass 1 to be in Mass 3. Also Mass 3 is where they wanted the consequences of possible cheating (you cad!) to play out, so I doubt that she'll have any reaction to 'playing away' actions in this DLC. The Cerberus network serves it's purpose which was pretty much for EA to get some cash from people who buy used versions. They could argue that the 'free' content available on it (you can purchase paid content via the network as well, so it's not entirely useless) is worth the 1200 point cost of access. @61, I don't think it's too much.. may be a little too early though. I guess it depends how long they're going to take to develop Mass 3.
  • man can't wait for this i get 5 new achievements , laira is on my team again and more then likely i'll get new guns. so then there was one, i'm saying this cause there is only one more space left for ur team meaning the next dlc character is probably gonna be ashley/kaiden, just go to biowares site and look at the charaters slots after the dlc comes out it makes since.
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