Special Edition Includes Exclusive Armor and Weapons, Comic Book, and
Bonus Content
EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Recruit your crew and fight for the lost! Leading video game developer
BioWare(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today
announced that the internationally acclaimed Shooter RPG Mass Effect(TM)
2 will also be released as a Collectors' Edition in limited
quantities. Available on January 26 in North America (Jan 29 in EU)
alongside the standard edition, the Collectors' Edition of Mass
Effect 2 comes in a premium, tin case andincludes the full
version of the game, a 48-page hardcover "Art of Mass Effect 2" book,
Issue 1 of the Mass Effect Redemption comic book, and a bonus DVD
with behind-the-scenes and making-of videos. In addition, the Mass
Effect 2 Collectors' Edition will include unique in-game weapons and
armor that can only be obtained by purchasing this version. With its
larger-than-life hero Commander Shepard, intense shooter action, nuanced
characters and a rich storyline, Mass Effect 2 is one of the most
anticipated titles of 2010.
"We're really excited to roll out this Collectors' Edition featuring so
many unique items, including special Collectors' Edition armor and
weapons and content that will surprise Mass Effect fans," said Dr. Ray
Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO
Group of EA. "The limited edition comic book and bonus DVD will really
enhance and expand the overall Mass Effect 2 experience."
The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally charged science fiction
adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and
mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will
once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard,
commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from
across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it's potentially
suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline,
space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the
game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.
Mass Effect 2 will be available on the Xbox 360(R) videogame and
entertainment system and PC. The Mass Effect 2 Collectors'
Edition will retail at an MSRP of $69.99 on Xbox 360 and $59.99 on PC. Mass
Effect 2 assets are available at info.ea.com.
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For more information on Mass Effect 2, go to http://masseffect.bioware.com/.
About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games,
focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to
discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most
critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate(TM), Neverwinter
Nights(TM), Star Wars(R): Knights of the Old Republic(TM), Jade
Empire(TM) and Mass Effect(TM). BioWare operates in Edmonton
(Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec) and Austin (Texas). BioWare's
announced projects include the dark heroic fantasy game Dragon Age:
Origins, as well as Mass Effect 2(TM), the epic sequel to Mass
Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer online game, Star
Wars(R): The Old Republic(TM). In 2008, BioWare was acquired by
Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher.
For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com;
to join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to
social.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA Mobile(TM)
and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2
billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's
homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or
registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing)
Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and
POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in
the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the
Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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