Ships Ahoy - Mass Effect
Mass Effect is now available in North American stores, and that the free
Bring Down the Sky downloadable content will be available soon: Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada (May 28, 2008) – Leading video game developer BioWare™, a
division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), has announced that the
award-winning space epic Mass Effect™ for the PC is now available in stores
across North America. Rated “M” for Mature, Mass Effect is available at a MSRP
of $49.99 at all major retail outlets. Mass Effect is also available for
purchase online and can be downloaded from major digital distribution sites
including the EA online store at
www.eastore.ea.com.
Fully optimized for the PC, Mass Effect includes a new Tactical Heads-Up
Display, higher resolution visuals, an enhanced inventory system, fully
optimized controls designed specifically for the PC, individual squad control
and a new decryption mini-game.
“Bring Down the Sky,” the first in a series of planned downloadable content that
will further expand the Mass Effect story and universe, will soon be available
free1 of charge for registered BioWare community members to download.
It includes a new uncharted world that introduces the deadly Batarian alien
race, approximately 90 minutes of new gameplay and an original soundtrack.
Published by EA and re-designed for the PC by BioWare and Demiurge Studios, Mass
Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on
an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with
treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and
colorful species, Mass Effect delivers heart pounding action and a cinematic
storyline.
Originally released for the Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system, Mass
Effect has received critical acclaim throughout the world with more than 80
awards including Console Game of the Year and Role-Playing Game of the Year (http://masseffect.bioware.com/previewsawards/).
For more information about Mass Effect, please visit
www.masseffect.com.
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1 Requires Mass Effect for the PC.
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