To this point the only evidence we've had of Vega was his voice over Shepard's radio in gameplay footage, and given its dude-bro nature in both voice and tone, his final appearance isn't too shocking. There's no denying that the newest Alliance soldier to the group, James Vega will be playing the role of tank, with armor that would make Master Chief himself think twice about a fistfight.
The importance of a video game character's design can't be understated, as from Halo to Dead Space, the second skin an adventurer relies on can become as recognizable as their name.įrom the latest look at the newly-updated characters of Mass Effect 3, it seems that BioWare is finally giving Shepard's team armor worthy of their mission. Aside from some truly epic outfits, the image also gives us the first look at new team member James Vega, as well as a few hints that every soldier may be a bit more deadly the third time around. Mass Effect 3's Shepard is no exception, but now an image of the alternate costumes offered with the collector's edition of the game show that the Commander's squad will also be sporting some updated looks.
If there's one thing that fans of both action-heavy futuristic shooters and extensive role-playing games can agree on, it's that a hero or heroin is only as great as the armor they protect themselves with.
