February 26, 2008
MASS EFFECT FOR THE PC CONFIRMED
FOR MAY 6 RELEASE
Leading video game developer
BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), has announced that
the award-winning space epic Mass Effect™ will be released for the PC on May 6,
2008 in North America. Re-designed for the PC, 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.
Mass Effect for the PC introduces
the following features:
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New squad control interface –
Players can now issue commands to individual squad members, providing a new
level of depth to the tactical combat. -
Hot-key functionality – Biotic
powers and abilities can be mapped to individual keys, allowing a faster “run
and gun” style of gameplay. -
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. -
Quick-save – New quick-save button
and increased number of save slots. -
New decryption mini-game – A new
decryption mini-game invites players to test their skills as they avoid
obstacles and move their icon to the center of the digital mechanism. -
New inventory screen GUI and
functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to
equip and modify their weapons and armor.
Originally released for the Xbox
360™ videogame and entertainment system, Mass Effect has received critical
acclaim throughout the world with more than 70 awards including Console Game of
the Year and Role-Playing Game of the Year. Mass Effect has been named 2007 Game
of the Year by The New York Times and has received 5 Elan Canadian Awards for
the Electronic and Animated Arts. Combining a deep story with intense combat,
Mass Effect challenges the player to make difficult decisions that can
significantly impact the course of events. An innovative conversation system
allows for lifelike interaction with some of the most realistic digital actors,
voiced by Hollywood actors such as Seth Green, Marina Sirtis, Lance Henriksen
and Keith David. Mass Effect for the PC has not yet been rated by the
Entertainment Software Rating Board or PEGI.
