Mass Effect coming to the pc

[stefan9]

Great news.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading video game developer, BioWare™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS - News) company, has announced that the award-winning space epic Mass Effect™ will be released for the PC in May 2008. Published by EA and 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.

Optimized for the PC, Mass Effect for the PC incorporates the following features:

* Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
* High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
* Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
* Run & Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
* New decryption mini-game.
* New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

“Mass Effect serves as a powerful example of video games as an art form, delivering new levels of emotional intensity, realistic characters and a gripping storyline – all set in a compelling new universe,” said Ray Muzyka, General Manager, BioWare and Vice President, Electronic Arts. Frank Gibeau, President of EA’s Games Label added, “EA has struck an agreement with Microsoft to handle future publishing for Mass Effect. We are looking forward to releasing Mass Effect on the PC this Spring and brand new titles in the future.”

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 Game of the Year, Console Game of the Year and Role-Playing Game of the Year. Mass Effect combines a deep story with intense combat and 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.

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[EchoZA]

Pity you will have to spend 2 - 3 times the price of an XBOX 360 in order toget it to run as good as the XBOX 360 version

 

[Necuno]

sex scene revamped as well ?

definitely getting this one

 

[stefan9]

Pity you will have to spend 2 - 3 times the price of an XBOX 360 in order toget it to run as good as the XBOX 360 version

I don't think I will need to spend a cent to get it to run on my pc. But I will get my copy at half the price the xbox 360 version cost.

Also pretty sure their won't be a framerate issue on the pc version compared to the xbox version.

BTW lots of complaints on the BioWare forums from console guys. Saying BioWare haven't fixed the bugs yet on the 360 version and then pc gamers who bought on console just so they can play this game because BioWare said there were no current plans for a pc version.

 

[Xyber]

Wish this would come to PS3. Guess its will be much harder to port than from 360 to PC.

 

[dakeyras]

I cant wait. I heard good things about this game.

 

[medicnick83]

I'm actually also looking forward to this game.
I'm not really a fan of these type of games but I've heard amazing stuff so I'm going to give it a shot... maybe get a copy first (at least I'm honest about it) and if it plays well etc, I'll def buy it.