News Archive

  • Mass Effect 2
    05.19.2011
    Mass Effect 2 wins 4 awards at Canadian Game Awards

    Mass Effect 2 has won 4 awards at this year's Canadian Game Awards. Mass Effect 2 won Best Console Game, Best Game Design, Best Writing and GAME OF THE YEAR. The Mass Effect team thanks all of our fans for voting for us and helping us take home such amazing honors.

  • Mass Effect 2
    05.17.2011
    Mass Effect Genesis now available for PC and Xbox 360

    Mass Effect Genesis, the interactive motion comic that allows you to choose Mass Effect 1 plot outcomes as you watch, is now available for the PC and Xbox 360. Now Mass Effect 2 players can experience all the choices from Mass Effect 1 if they never played the game.

  • Mass Effect 2
    05.06.2011
    Mass Effect 2 going to the Smithsonian Museum

    We are very proud and honored that Mass Effect 2 has been chosen to be part of The Smithsonian Museum's upcoming exhibition on  The Art of Video Games. Thanks to all our fans who voted us to be part of such a distinguished collection of awesome video games.

  • Mass Effect 2
    04.28.2011
    Mass Effect Comics now available through Dark Horse Digital

    The fine folks at Dark Horse Comics, publishers of both of the Mass Effect comic series, have a new digital site where you can purchase their comics without having to go to a physical store. This mean, you can now read Mass Effect Redemption or Mass Effect Evolution wherever you are on your PC or mobile device.

    Check out Dark Horse Digital for your Mass Effect comic fix.

  • Mass Effect 2
    03.30.2011
    Admiral Hackett Profile

    Admiral Hackett returns to the Mass Effect series in the new Mass Effect 2 DLC Arrival. Appearing only as a voice in Mass Effect 1 (voiced by actor Lance Henriksen) , he plays a much larger role in the new Arrival DLC. You can now read a character profile on Admiral Hackett and learn more about one of the most powerful humans in the galaxy.

  • Mass Effect 2
    03.29.2011
    Mass Effect Arrival is now available for PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360

    Mass Effect Arrival, the final DLC for Mass Effect 2, is NOW AVAILABLE for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Download Arrival now and start playing today!

  • Mass Effect 2
    03.23.2011
    Live chat with Mass Effect Lead Writer Thursday

    Mac Walters, Lead Writer for Mass Effect 2 and 3 and the Mass Effect/Dark Horse comics, will be taking part in a LIVE CHAT and question & answer session on Thursday March 24 at 3pm MST. Mac will be talking about the final ME2 DLC Arrival, the comic books from Dark Horse, and more. Make sure you watch the live chat.

  • Mass Effect 2
    03.21.2011
    Mass Effect 2 wins 3 of the Swedish Gaming Awards

    The awards for Mass Effect 2 keep coming. The Swedish Gaming Awards gave recognition to Mass Effect 2 awarding it the People's Choice, Adventure Game of the Year and Game of the Year. To all of our Swedish fans: Tack.

  • Mass Effect 2
    03.18.2011
    Mass Effect 2 DLC Arrival coming March 29

    In Mass Effect: Arrival, Commander Shepard is sent to the edge of the galaxy to rescue an undercover operative who may have evidence of an imminent Reaper invasion that has been looming since the very beginning of the series. Mass Effect: Arrival will be available for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 on March 29.

  • Mass Effect 2
    03.17.2011
    Mass Effect 2 wins BAFTA for Best Game

    The BAFTA awards are the British Academy of Film and Television Awards and are among the most prestigious awards in the industry. We are pleased to announce that Mass Effect 2 has won the award for the Best Videogame of the year! Congratulations to the Mass Effect 2 team.

  • Mass Effect 2
    03.16.2011
    Third Mass Effect 2 Arrival screenshot appears
  • Mass Effect 2
    03.15.2011
    Second Mass Effect 2 Arrival DLC screenshot appears
  • Mass Effect 2
    03.14.2011
    First Mass Effect Arrival screenshot

    Check out the first official screenshot from Mass Effect Arrival in the Mass Effect gallery.

    Arrival is coming.

  • Mass Effect 2
    02.11.2011
    Mass Effect 2 wins Game of the Year, RPG of the Year and more at the Interactive Achievement Awards

    Mass Effect 2 was honored yesterday to win Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Story and RPG of the Year at the Interactive Achievement Awards. Congratulations to the Mass Effect team for 3 such prestigious honors.

  • Mass Effect 2
    02.10.2011
    Vote for Mass Effect 2 to win the BAFTA for best video game

    The BAFTA British Video Game Awards 2010 are now open for public voting and Mass Effect 2 has been shortlisted for Game of The Year 2010.  The BAFTA awards are the British equivalent of the Oscars. Help Mass Effect 2 win!

  • Mass Effect 2
    02.08.2011
    Mass Effect 2 Alternate Appearance Pack 2 is now available

    The new DLC for Mass Effect 2, Alternate Appearance Pack 2, is now available. Get three new armors for Tali, Grunt and Miranda and put the "War" back in wardrobe.

  • Mass Effect 2
    02.03.2011
    Preview of Mass Effect Evolution #2

    Issue #2 of Mass Effect Evolution, the new comic series featuring The Illusive Man, goes on sale February 16. Preview the covers and first 6 pages of Issue #2 on the BioWare Blog. In issue 2 an old "friend" from Mass Effect returns, Saren!

  • Mass Effect 2
    02.03.2011
    New Mass Effect 2 DLC announced Alternate Appearance Pack 2

    Put the War back in wardrobe with 3 new armors for Miranda, Tali and Grunt with the upcoming new Mass Effect 2 Downloadable Content: Alternate Appearance Pack 2. On sale for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 on February 8.

  • Mass Effect 2
    02.01.2011
    Mass Effect 2 is Playstation Universe's Game of the Month

    Playstation Universe has named Mass Effect 2 it's Game of the Month saying that "there's never been a better time to experience this Sci-Fi spectacular." Read the full write up HERE.

  • Mass Effect 2
    01.31.2011
    Mass Effect 2 is Games On Net's Game of the Year

    Games On Net asked it's readers to choose their favorite games of the year. Mass Effect 2 was selected as both the RPG of the Year and Overall Game of the Year. Thanks to everyone who voted for Mass Effect 2, especially the person who rescheduled their engagement party to play it.

  • Mass Effect 2
    01.27.2011
    Mass Effect 2 "A Masterpiece"

    Today, The Toronto Star called Mass Effect 2 on the Playstation 3 "a masterpiece" and gave it four out of four stars. Read what the Toronto Star had to say about Mass Effect 2.

  • Mass Effect 2
    01.26.2011
    Mass Effect 2 on PS3 is wowing critics

    Mass Effect 2 on the Playstation 3 is now available through fine retailers and digitally through the Playstation 3 network. Fans and critics alike are really enjoying the game and it is earning high praise. Check out the review scores for ME2 on the PS3 at Metacritic

  • Mass Effect 2
    01.21.2011
    Mass Effect 2 on Playstation 3 on sale worldwide

    BioWare and the Mass Effect team are proud to say that Mass Effect 2 for the Playstation 3 is now available worldwide. Check with your favorite local retailer or download Mass Effect 2 through the Playstation Network.

  • Mass Effect 2
    01.13.2011
    Mass Effect 2 PS3 launch trailer

    Watch the new Mass Effect2 on Playstation 3 launch trailer to see awesome in-game action and some of the excellent things the press have said about how good Mass Effect 2 is on the PS3. Remember, ME2 on the PS3 goes on sale Jan 18 in North America and Jan 21 in Europe.

  • Mass Effect 2
    01.07.2011
    Mass Effect 2 on PS3 users can get the Terminus Armor & Blackstorm Weapon for free

    Until February 23rd, 2011, Mass Effect 2 players on Playstation 3 can download the Terminus Armor and M-490 Blackstorm Projector Weapon free of charge from the PSN Store. After Feb 23rd, the Terminus Gear will be available as paid DLC. Order your copy of ME2 on PS3 today!

  • Mass Effect 2
    01.03.2011
    Mass Effect 2 is Gametrailers' Game of the Year

    Gametrailers has awarded Mass Effect 2 with 6 awesome awards: Best PC game, Best Xbox 360 Game, Best Single Player Game, Best RPG, Best Story, and GAME OF THE YEAR. Check out the full list of awards HERE

  • Mass Effect 2
    12.23.2010
    Mass Effect 2 PS3 Demo Now Available

    Mass Effect 2 is now playable as a demo for Playstation 3. This is the first chance for PS3 fans to experience the award winning Mass Effect universe. Learn more here.

  • Mass Effect 2
    12.17.2010
    Mass Effect 2 wins 6 Best of the Year awards from IGN for PC gaming

    Even more honors for Mass Effect 2 from the fine folks at IGN, this time in the PC gaming category. IGN has awarded Mass Effect 2 with 6 incredible PC Best of the Year awards: Best Story, Most Innovative Gameplay, Best Character (The Illusive Man), Best Visuals, Best Soundtrack and Best Sci-Fi Game of the Year. You can see all the awards at IGN.

  • Mass Effect 2
    12.14.2010
    Mass Effect 2 wins 5 Xbox 360 Best of the Year awards from IGN

    The honors for Mass Effect 2 keep on coming. IGN has awarded Mass Effect 2 with 5 incredible Best of the Year awards: Best Story, Best Character (Thane), Best Xbox 360 Game, Best Sci Fi Game and Best Blockbuster Game of the Year. You can check out all of the Best of the Year awards over at IGN

  • Mass Effect 2
    12.13.2010
    Mass Effect 2 for Playstation 3 Demo announced

    Today the Mass Effect team is pleased to announce that Mass Effect 2, winner of the VGA award for Best RPG of the Year, will be available as a demonstration on the Playstation 3 beginning next week.

    The Playstation 3 demo of Mass Effect 2 will be available on Playstation Network starting December 21, 2010 in North America and December 22, 2010 in Europe.