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Today, Microsoft Game Studios and BioWare Corp. announced that the
highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) “Mass Effect” will
ship to retailers throughout North America on November 20, 2007. The
recipient of more than 50 awards, including the 2007 Game Critics
Awards for “Best Console Game” and “Best RPG” at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo last month in Los Angeles, “Mass Effect” is poised
to become the must-play RPG of 2007.
From the creators of the critically-acclaimed “Star Wars: Knights of
the Old Republic” and “Jade Empire,” comes an epic space saga for Xbox
360 that spans the entire galaxy. Combining RPG and tactical action
elements, “Mass Effect” offers an engaging mix of gameplay set against
a deep, multi-directional story.
“With ‘Mass Effect,’ BioWare is delivering an incredible next-gen
gaming odyssey. Our fans will journey through a vast, futuristic
universe as they are challenged to make impactful decisions that will
determine the very fate of the galaxy,” said Ray Muzyka, chief
executive officer, BioWare Corp. Added Greg Zeschuk, president of
BioWare Corp., “The best games bring players into an immersive,
realistic world that is fun to explore from beginning to end. We’ve
achieved that in ‘Mass Effect’ by putting the player at the center of a
compelling, cinematic storyline full of realistic characters and
hundreds of exciting locations.”
Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at GameStop
Corporation commented that, “Only a handful of video games redefine
their genres, and judging from the excitement and demand we’ve seen
from fans, ‘Mass Effect’ for Xbox 360 is one that can bring
role-playing games to a broader audience through its beautifully
realistic graphics and cinematic, emotionally charged gameplay
experience.”
“Mass Effect” will have an estimated retail price of $59.99 and is
rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.masseffect.com. |
