The Dark Second Chapter to the Epic Science-Fiction Trilogy - Coming
Early 2010 for Windows PC and Xbox 360
EDMONTON, Alberta, Mar 17, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Leading video game developer BioWare(TM), a division of Electronic Arts
Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today officially announced Mass Effect(TM) 2,
the highly anticipated sequel to the multi award-winning 2007 hit, Mass
Effect. The Mass Effect trilogy is a masterful science
fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien
life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second
chapter, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and
humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic
stage, are now faced with an even greater peril...
"We're going to surpass the extraordinary gaming experience we brought
our fans in Mass Effect by delivering intensified combat and
expanded weapon options as well as increased depth of planet
exploration, all while delivering a powerful, emotionally engaging
story," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager and CEO, BioWare and
General Manager and Vice President, EA. "Mass Effect 2 is shaping
up to be an unforgettable RPG-shooter experience, taking players on a
non-stop roller-coaster ride filled with stunning plot twists and
no-holds-barred action."
Mass Effect 2 is coming to PC and the Xbox 360 video game system
in Early 2010. To see the exclusive new Mass Effect 2 teaser
trailer check out the website here: www.masseffect.com
About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld, mobile 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(TM) and Neverwinter Nights(TM) series, Star
Wars(R): Knights of the Old Republic(TM) and Sonic(TM) Chronicles: The Dark
Brotherhood (for the Nintendo DS(TM)). Original BioWare-created
intellectual properties include Jade Empire(TM) and the 2007 Game of the
Year, Mass Effect(TM). With studios in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal
(Quebec), and Austin (Texas), BioWare is hard at work on the epic
fantasy roleplaying game, Dragon Age(TM): Origins, Mass Effect 2(TM), the epic
sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer game,
Star Wars(R): The Old Republic(TM), as well as several unannounced projects.
In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world's leading electronic
entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on
BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS Freestyle(TM) and POGO(TM). In
fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27
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 SPORTS BIG
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.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Games Label PR
Tammy Schachter, 650-628-7223
tschachter@ea.com
or
BioWare/EAGL PR
Heather Rabatich, 780-430-0164 ext. 1457
heather@bioware.com
Erik Einsiedel, 780-430-0164 ext. 1146
erik@bioware.com
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