Mass effect 3 ran into controversy with regards to the games plot and abrupt ending that angered the fans. While EA and Bioware did their best by providing further clarifications and even releasing free content regarding the ending the fans were disappointed after all the hyper that had been generated
Unlike Mass effect 3, Diablo 3 ran into problems right at the launch with players being unable to log into the game servers for the first few days which Gradually the problem was solved but thing didn't stop there . the game launched without the much anticipated PVP (multiplayer) leaving coop campaign re-runs as the replay value.Another low point of the year was the gaming giant THQ filing for bankcruptcy.
After severe financial trouble they offered their top titles through the Humble Bundle, anintiative to give indie developers an easy means to distribute their games . Through they raised almost USD 5 million the company filed for bankcruptcy soon after. Even though they have been acquired by a private equity firm it is understod they will be allowed to finish ongoing projects.