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Title: “Mass Effect”
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: BioWare Corp.
Format: DVD for the Xbox 360™ video game system
ESRB Rating: Pending
Availability: TBD
As the first humans on the galactic stage, players must uncover the
greatest threat to civilization. Their job is complicated by the fact
that no one will believe the truth, but the world must be convinced of
the grave threat at hand.
Players will travel across an
expansive universe to piece the mystery together. As they discover and
explore the uncharted edges of the galaxy, they come closer to an
overwhelming truth — learning that the placid and serene universe they
know is about to come to a violent end and that they may be the only
people who can stop it!
  
  
Features:
- Incredible science-fiction RPG
with a rich, engaging story line. On a distant planet an amazing
discovery is made. Players must determine the fate of humanity as they
lead an elite tactical strike force in an effort to stop an entity so
malevolent that it threatens to tear apart the very fiber of galactic
civilization. “Mass Effect” will take players to new depths for an
action-RPG, where, unlike in most RPGs, they will be faced with morally
complex decisions that have significant impact on the fate of all life
in the galaxy. Players must succeed in their quest — no matter what the
cost.
- Exploring uncharted worlds and uncovering a mystery that
defies imagination. In addition to the main story arc of the game,
players will be able to visit a large number of uncharted, unexplored
planets that are side quests independent from the main story. At any
time during the campaign, a player can choose to explore one of these
planets and have an opportunity to discover new alien life, resources,
ruined civilizations and powerful technologies.
- Real-time,
squad-based combat. “Mass Effect” features a real-time, squad-based
tactical combat system. Players will enjoy intense, challenging and
exciting third-person action and squad-based combat. Players and their
squad-mates will be able to engage the enemy with ranged weapons and
covering fire, biotic powers and science-based magic, and technological
powers — all of which will be accompanied by amazing visual and physics
effects that will add tremendous excitement and drama to the
battlefield. Whether they use powerful biotic powers or the latest in
military hardware, players will be well-equipped to take on whatever
comes their way
- Credible digital actors. “Mass Effect” will
feature a huge cast of incredibly realistic nonplayer characters,
enemies and party members. Each of the characters encountered will have
realistic facial and body movements. A revolutionary advanced dialogue
and AI system gives them engaging personalities, creating individuals
so realistic they will seem like the first true “digital actors” ever
seen in a video game. The resulting experience is one in which players
will feel as if they are part of a rich, living world.
- Character
customization and deep role-playing systems. Players will be able to
choose from and customize a variety of stunning, photo-realistic
character appearances at the start of the game, and can increase
various statistics that will affect their performance during gameplay.
The reward system in “Mass Effect” is deep, well-integrated and
extremely engaging. New equipment, weapons and armor that are acquired
during the course of the story will change the appearance of the
characters. “Mass Effect” will give players a huge breadth of
additional customization options for their characters, weapons and
vehicles. Talents and abilities will be upgradeable, and advanced
talent options will become available at higher levels. Weapons and
vehicles will be customizable to include various effects, abilities and
upgrades. Each character class will have unique talents and abilities
that will increase in power as players progress through the game.
- Next-generation
gaming defined. “Mass Effect” takes full advantage of the hardware of
Xbox 360, providing players with exciting new experiences, including
photo-realistic, high-definition graphics on an epic scale, and
amazingly realistic characters who bring the world alive. Players will
be immersed in a massive universe of unbelievable scale, meet
characters who feel real and, most important, interact with them in
ways that have never been possible before. As the future of gaming goes
online, premium downloadable content and recognition of achievements
will be available via the Xbox Live® online game service.
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