Set 200 years in the future in an epic universe, Mass Effect places gamers in a vast galactic community in danger of being conquered by a legendary agent gone rogue. A spectacular new vision from legendary developers BioWare, Mass Effect challenges players to lead a squad of freedom fighters as they struggle against threatening armies to restore peace in the land.

Mass Effect is the first in a trilogy of games with an overarching story. As the first human Specter – sworn defenders of galactic peace – your mission is to halt the advancing armies of a legendary agent gone rogue. But as you lead your elite team across hostile alien worlds, you will discover the true threat is far greater than anyone imagined.

X06: The Peter Moore Interview - October 2, 2006 Microsoft's VP gets surly. Read about HDMi support, Banjo-Kazooie, first-party delays, global launches in India and South Africa, and more. X06: Mass Effect Screens - September 29, 2006 You know you want to see them. X06: Mass Effect - September 28, 2006 Bioware's evolutionary RPG shows beautifully. New exploration, customization, and combat details. X06: Live Microsoft News Conference Report - September 27, 2006 Microsoft hits Europe with news on Marvel's MMO, Gears of War, new XBLA and more. X06: IGN's Barcelona Predictions - September 26, 2006 What's the big news at this year's X06?

X06: Mass Effect - September 28, 2006
Bioware's evolutionary RPG shows beautifully. New exploration, customization, and combat details.

E3 2006: Mass Effect Extended Impressions - May 10, 2006
BioWare shows off the battle system and much more.

E3 2006: Mass Effect Impressions - May 9, 2006
BioWare gave a demo after Microsoft's E3 briefing. Here's what happened.

GDC 06: Mass Effect Update - March 23, 2006
BioWare reveals its progress and innovations to IGN.

X05: Mass Effect: Behind Closed Doors - October 5, 2005
BioWare expands into the far reaches of the galaxy in its new action-RPG. First details.

X06: The Peter Moore Interview - October 2, 2006
Microsoft's VP gets surly. Read about HDMi support, Banjo-Kazooie, first-party delays, global launches in India and South Africa, and more.

The State of RPGs: Xbox 360 - July 6, 2006
Done with Oblivion? Bored of FFXI? Here's what's coming up on the X360 RPG front.

In a Perfect World... - June 15, 2006
Xbox games we want to see on the 360 that probably won't happen.

E3 2006: The Final Word on Xbox, 360 - May 24, 2006
IGN breaks down the pros and cons of each system's performance. How did Microsoft do?

The E3 2006 Shane Kim Interview - May 23, 2006
Microsoft Game Studios' lead man talks about Halo 3, backward compatibility, MMOs, GTA IV, and more.

E3 2006: Thanks for the Memories - May 22, 2006
IGN Xbox remembers E3. Our top 10 moments of the show.

Xbox 360 Best of E3 2006 Awards - May 19, 2006
Read the damn title. Then click to see the results.

Games: E3 2006 Wrap-up Podcast - May 18, 2006
Now that the dust has settled, the IGN editors have regrouped to discuss the highs and lows of this year's E3.

The Top Five Editor Picks - May 18, 2006
The fully recovered Xbox 360 team picks their favorites games of E3. Which made the grade?

The Influence of Literature and Myth in Videogames - May 17, 2006
How have myth and seminal writers of horror, science fiction, and fantasy shaped today's videogame landscape? IGN taps the literary roots of the industry for answers.

Games: Pre-E3 2006 Podcast - May 4, 2006
The IGN editors discuss the conferences, the games, the rumors, the hardware, the booth babes, and the chaos that is E3.

Insider: Insider Interview: BioWare - March 31, 2006
We talk with the veteran studio about their new MMO, the recent merger with Pandemic, and the future of RPGs.

GDC 06: Peter Moore Talks Halo, E3, and PS3 - March 21, 2006
Microsoft's vice president discusses Xbox 360 plans for GDC, E3 and this holiday.

Editorial: Sony's Stringer Claims Xbox 360 Isn't a Threat - January 6, 2006
Sony counts on brand awareness over timing for PS3, but hubris doesn't win console wars.

Xbox 360 Launch Guide: Beyond the Launch - November 30, 2005
What now? These are the games that will define 2006.

IGN Xbox 360 Podcast - November 17, 2005
We talk X360 and strangle each other.

X06: Live Microsoft News Conference Report - September 27, 2006
Microsoft hits Europe with news on Marvel's MMO, Gears of War, new XBLA and more.

X06: IGN's Barcelona Predictions - September 26, 2006
What's the big news at this year's X06?

Xbox Marketplace Is Now a Game Showcase - September 18, 2006
Microsoft to debut TGS and X06 details on Live. What's to see?

Mass Effect Is Officially 2007 - September 5, 2006
Bioware's badly kept secret is now official.

GC 2006: Microsoft Press Conference - August 23, 2006
MS snags exclusives on Pro Evo and FIFA for a year, talks Vista and XNA.

Spring Cleaning for Xbox 360 - May 25, 2006
Microsoft updates Xbox Live in a dozen handy ways. First details and images.

E3 2006: Microsoft Reveals X360 Lineup - May 9, 2006
The company reveals its showcase titles for the show.

Games: Gaming News Round-up Podcast - February 2, 2006
Feeling ignorant? Let us plant the seed of knowledge with a podcast about this past week's gaming news.

X05: Mass Effect: Eyes-On - October 4, 2005
Bioware's new RPG, short demo shown.

X05: BioWare Announces Mass Effect - October 4, 2005
A RPG FPS on the way?

Xbox: BioWare Rumors - December 13, 2004
Hints on the Candian company's next big game, Jade 2, and more.