Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc., is proud to announce that key retailers across North America will be offering $10 off for all pre-orders of Mass Effect for the PC, shipping to retailers May 27, 2008 in North America and June 6, 2008 in Europe. Gamers will receive the $10 discount by pre-ordering Mass Effect at both specialty and online retailers including GameStop, Amazon.com and GoGamer.com.
Gamers who pre-order Mass Effect through the Electronic Arts online store will receive bonus items from the game Dead Space™, the highly anticipated sci-fi survival horror game by EA, including the first issue of the Dead Space comic book and a Dead Space poster while supplies last.
Published by EA and re-designed for the PC by Demiurge Studios and BioWare, 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 a truly compelling storyline.
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. The “Bring Down the Sky” downloadable content for Mass Effect on PC, featuring 90 minutes of new gameplay, will also be available free for registered BioWare Community members at the launch of Mass Effect PC.
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 2007 Console Game of the Year and Role-Playing Game of the Year (http://masseffect.bioware.com/previewsawards/).
The $10-Off pre-order offer is available now at all participating retail and online retail outlets. The Dead Space pre-order offer is available now at the Electronic Arts online store at www.eastore.ea.com. Mass Effect is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB.
Release Date:
May 27, 2008
Platform:
PC Windows XP and Vista
General:
ESRB: ”M” for Mature
PEGI: 18+
Formats: DVD and CD-ROM
Features:
Free Downloadable Content – The “Bring Down the Sky” downloadable content will be free for PC gamers to download. It includes 90 minutes of new gameplay, an original soundtrack, and a new uncharted world that introduces the deadly Batarian alien race.
Tactical HUD – A new Tactical Heads-Up Display (HUD) allows players to access the Individual Squad Command, Biotics powers and Abilities and Weapons command interfaces all in one screen.
Higher resolution visuals – The world, characters and creatures of Mass Effect are more stunning than ever before. PC Gamers will be in awe of the incredible vistas, cities and landscapes found in the Mass Effect Universe.
Individual Squad Control – PC gamers will be able to control each of their squad mates via a simple to use interface.
Re-designed Mako controls – Players can explore alien planets and engage in vehicular combat with an intuitive and fully camera independent control system for the Mako, their all-terrain vehicle.
Enhanced Inventory System - Makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.
Fully Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
New Decryption mini-game – Fully redesigned, the team created a mini-game that reflects the shape and methodology of the Omni Decryption Tool used in the game.
New Save Features – Players can Auto Save with the touch of a key and Mass Effect for the PC also features an expanded number of Save slots
Faster Loading Times – Mass Effect for the PC will have optimized and quicker loading times
Widescreen Monitor Support