FullMetalPikmin

That's gotta hurt....
My possible screaming in agony if this happened.
 

I have a friend who speculates that FO4 is going to be in the UK and will be nothing like 3 or NV.
 
Why? I don't know.
 
However it'd be pretty cool to see another Fallout. And with the Xbox One and PS4 out, I'm sure it'd look outstanding.

Unless this is a hoax, Fallout 4 is on the cards. Fallout is still on my todo list, so I'm not too clued up about it, but I'm sure there are a few folks here who'll be frothing at the mouth.
 

My Dog, Choco Lab
 
My Uncles Dog, Alaskan Malamute
 

*Actual logo for a Swedish company called Locum.

I really don't care about the XBOX One, so.....
 

Last year my friend and I were arguing over Bioshock.
 
He was basically saying that the game was shit, when he had never played it. He thought that the concept of a city underwater and a city in the sky was stupid and basically declared them as horrible games.
 
The first Bioshock is probably my favorite game, so, naturally, I was kind of ticked because he was dissing the game, while never actually playing it.
 
Then on the first day of the school year, while I was waiting for the bus to take me home, he came up to me and said,"Okay....Bioshock's pretty badass. I like it...."

I really don't care about the XBOX One, so.....
 

My first name is: Dikaytikwanayobama

I'm back...
 
Here's some advice, do with it as you will.
 
There are a shit-ton of short (non-combat) missions available on the Citadel. You should complete ALL of these. It's an easy way to boost your level and get more upgrade points to spend. Along the same lines, once you start exploring the galaxy (and assuming you're not averse to a little grinding) thoroughly explore each planet you land on, explore all planets and asteroid belts. You're looking for Matriarch writings, minerals, Turian insignias and League of One medallions. Every time you find one nets you XP, and finding 'x' amount of them completes an assignment which gives you another XP bump. These are things you can do without actually fighting. Also, explore every room and make sure to find all the available loot. Hacking containers is easy XP.
 
Don't invest in Pistols or Shotguns. Funnel points into Assault Rifle and Sniper Rifle training. Pistols are pointless in comparison and shotguns are best left to classes with high levels of the Barrier and Immunity powers.
 
Don't invest in FIrst Aid, leave that to your squad members, only one person on the squad needs to have the ability for everyone to get the benefit.
 
As Datte said, you want eventually max out either your Charm or Intimidate, not both.
 
The first things you should upgrade are:
Assault Rifles to Rank 8 (unlocks Snipers and Advanced Overkill)
Sniper Rifles to Rank 3 (unlocks Assassination)
Combat Armor to Rank 7 (unlocks Heavy Armor)
Assault Training to Rank 3 (unlocks Adrenaline Burst and Fitness)
FItness to Rank 4 (unlocks Immunity)
Either Charm or Intimidate
 
Horde everything you find and sell what you don't need.
 
Buy the Spectre Master Gear Assault Rifle as soon as you can, either from the shop in C-Sec or the dude on the Normandy.
 
In addition to pumping up First Aid in one of your squad mates, make sure you have someone with a high Decryption score with you at all times. This will allow you to hack into all the various locked containers you'll come across.
 
SPAM YOUR POWERS. Bring up the power wheel to stop the action and use those powers. You should be using overkill whenever it's available, use shield boost as soon as your shields go down, use Immunity whenever it's available. And when something is recharging but you need to use it, use Adrenaline burst. Use those powers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Make liberal use of cover. Soldiers do not charge into battle. Take advantage of your powerful weapons by attacking from cover and from a distance.
 
When in the Mako, get used to using its 'hop' ability to jump missiles.
 
If you explore a lot and do all the side missions, you'll find the game gets radically easier as you go. By the end you'll be an unstoppable steamroller of destruction.

You cant really run and gun in this game, its a bit more tactical.
It doesnt help that the UI is a bit confusing to understand. x)
Once you find out your class, we can help you from there.
/Dont worry, its alot more streamlined in ME2 and 3. xD

For starters, what class are you playing? That will somewhat dictate your most effective playstyle. It also has an impact on your armor options. What difficulty are you on?
We'll get you sorted.

I won't act like I've been here as long as everyone else, but welcome to the forum!

If you're on PS3, the Uncharted games add platforming and puzzle solving to the shooting. Not quite what you're asking for but it is a nice change from "pure" shooters.
Also, the Mass Effect games are RPG shooters and are awesome (at least, the one and a half I've finished so far have been)

I second Uncharted and Mass Effect, both great series.

Knowing you like twisted sh*t, I recommend The Darkness 1 and 2.
Creepy, depressing, gory as f@ck...Youll love it!

I won't act like I've been here as long as everyone else, but welcome to the forum!