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Posted: August 31st, 2007.
Yesterday, Microsoft Game Studios and BioWare Corp. announced that the highly anticipated action role-playing game(RPG) Mass Effect be available across Europe on 23rd November.
The recipient of more than 50 awards, including the 2007 Game Critics Awards for Best Console Game and BestRPG at the Electronic Entertainment Expo last month in Los Angeles, Mass Effect is poised to become themust-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 througha vast, futuristic universe as they are challenged to make impactful decisions that will determine the veryfate of the galaxy, said Ray Muzyka, chief executive officer, BioWare Corp. Added Greg Zeschuk, president ofBioWare Corp., The best games bring players into an immersive, realistic world that is fun to explore frombeginning to end. Weve 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 ofvideo games redefine their genres, and judging from the excitement and demand weve seen from fans, MassEffect for Xbox 360 is one that can bring role-playing games to a broader audience through its beautifullyrealistic graphics and cinematic, emotionally charged gameplay experience.
Mass Effect will have an estimated retail price of £44.99 and is rated 18+ (TBC). For moreinformation, visitMass Effect.com
News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2007.
Reviewer of movies, videogames and music since 1994. Aortic valve operation survivor from the same year. Running DVDfever.co.uk since 2000. Nobel Peace Prize winner 2021.