Fact Sheet – Mass Effect PC

Product:	Mass Effect PC™
Publisher:	EA
Developer:	BioWare® (www.bioware.com)
Platform:	PC Windows XP and Vista
Format:	DVD, Digital Download
Ratings:	ESRB: "M" for Mature PEGI: 18+
Availability:	May 28, 2008
Price:	$49.99 (U.S.) (ERP)

Game Features

Features include the following:

• Tactical HUD – A new Tactical Heads-Up Display (HUD) allows players to access the Individual Squad Command, Biotics powers, and the Abilities and Weapons 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.
• Enhanced Inventory System - Makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.
• Fully Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

About BioWare

BioWare develops computer, console, handheld and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™ series, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Original BioWare-created IPs include Jade Empire™ and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass Effect™. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy RPG, Dragon Age™: Origins as well as several unannounced projects including a massively multiplayer online game. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world’s leading electronic entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.

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