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.

Mass Effect AU Review - Australia, November 19, 2007
It's here and it's great. Get our take on BioWare's latest.

Mass Effect UK Review - UK, November 19, 2007
BioWare's sci-fi epic evolutionises the role-playing genre and delivers a game world as rich and detailed as anything George Lucas has dreamt up.

Mass Effect HD Video Review - November 19, 2007
Get in-depth with BioWare's latest.

Mass Effect Review - November 19, 2007
BioWare does it again.

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Meet Mass Effect's Elcor - November 14, 2007
It's our favorite alien species for a reason.

Exploring Mass Effect - November 12, 2007
We go for a spin around the Milky Way.

Massively Effective Combat - November 9, 2007
An RPG packed with action?

Mass Effect Extended Hands-On - September 17, 2007
We brave the Canadian cold to put BioWare's baby through its paces.

Mass Effect Character Creation Preview Video - August 28, 2007
We walk you through the process of customizing your own soldiers.

PAX 07: Mass Effect Preview - August 27, 2007
BioWare shows off the latest build to the crowd in Seattle.

GC 2007: Mass Effect Progress Report - August 23, 2007
Spin the wheel of talent.

E3 2007: Mass Effect Hands-on - July 11, 2007
The next epic from BioWare does not disappoint.

GDC 2007: Mass Effect - The First Hour - March 6, 2007
You are Jack Bauer in space, blasting zombies with your boomstick.

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.

Music: Jack Wall Feels The Mass Effect - November 19, 2007
BioWare's favorite composer discusses the score to the new RPG.

Music: Mass Effect MP3 Meltdown - November 19, 2007
Check out exclusive snippets from the soundtrack.

Insider: An Open Conversation - November 16, 2007
Mass Effect's brilliant dialogue system and the myth of the Game Writer.

Games: IGN Blog Topic: Mass Effect - November 12, 2007
Sends us into hyperspace.

Mass Effect: The Paragon and the Renegade - November 7, 2007
Will you play as good cop or bad cop? Hint: Blue chicks dig bad cops.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 14 - November 7, 2007
The one about Mass Effect. Your questions about the biggest RPG of the year answered!

Mass Effect: Ashley Williams E-mail - October 25, 2007
A private message made public.

Mass Effect: Bioware AU Interview - Australia, October 21, 2007
Definitive answers on the game's size, DLC, easter eggs, sequel plans and the current status of Baldur's Gate III inside.

Mass Effect: Meet Ashley Williams - October 16, 2007
Get the lowdown on Commander Shepard's potential love interest.

BioWare, Pandemic: EA Deal Good for Fans - October 12, 2007
The studios tell us why they're excited to be a part of EA Games.

Mass Effect: Meet Nihlus Kryik - October 2, 2007
One of the galaxy's top Spectre agents.

Three Red Lights: Episode 10 - September 26, 2007
It's about time someone talked up Halo 3.

Xbox 360 Games of Fall 2007 - September 21, 2007
The biggest holiday season in gaming history is upon us. Here are your options.

Mass Effect Interview - UK, September 17, 2007
BioWare president Greg Zeschuk talks about Mass Effect's development and what it was like to create a universe.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 8 - August 29, 2007
Our mutant powers revealed.

Mass Effect: Creating Commander Shepard - August 28, 2007
Discover how deciding your hero's past shapes his future in BioWare's upcoming epic RPG.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 6 - August 15, 2007
The top five games coming soon to a store near you.

Insider: AutoLockon #19: The Loneliest Number - August 6, 2007
Are single player games going out of style?

Mass Effect Blog: E3 2007 - Looking Back - August 6, 2007
Story twists and gameplay elements were essential during this year's E3 demo of Mass Effect.

Mass Effect: Burning Questions - August 2, 2007
Casey Hudson provides more details on BioWare's next big game.

Mass Effect Blog: Heroes and Villains - July 30, 2007
After the E3 '07 trailer made its debut, a few questions about the next BioWare epic arose.

Most Anticipated Xbox 360 Games of 2007 Revisited - July 27, 2007
Find out what games have laid claim to our wish list.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 3 - July 25, 2007
The future of RPGs on 360.

Mass Effect Video Walkthrough - July 23, 2007
A personal tour of the most anticipated Xbox 360 RPG of the year.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 2 - July 18, 2007
The aftermath of E3.

Insider: Behind Closed Doors: Microsoft E3 2007 - July 17, 2007
We went behind closed doors to bring you the best of Microsoft's first-party offerings. Find out who takes the crown.

E3 2007: Xbox 360 at the Show - July 13, 2007
E3 is over. How did Microsoft perform?

Insider: E3 2007: Mass Effect LiveWire - July 12, 2007
Interview and game demo for your viewing pleasure.

Insider: E3 Video Roundtable - July 10, 2007
Matt, Tal, Jeremy, Erik and Dan discuss E3 2007.

Mass Effect: Beware Urdnot Wrex - June 27, 2007
Will this Krogan Battle Master be friend or foe?

The Xbox 360 Games of Summer 2007 - June 22, 2007
Who says there's a gaming drought this time of year?

Mass Effect: The Rise and Fall of the Krogan - June 20, 2007
A tragic history revealed.

Mass Effect: Meet the Krogan - June 13, 2007
We dissect one of the more important races in BioWare's sci-fi universe.

Mass Effect: The Write Stuff - AU Interview - Australia, May 11, 2007
Why BioWare cares deeply about fusing great gameplay with great storytelling.

Blog: Some A's For Your Q's - May 3, 2007
Project Director Casey Hudson gives us some new info for BioWare's upcoming RPG.

The Classes of Mass Effect: Part Deux - April 17, 2007
Biotic powers or tech talent? You decide.

Blog: Into The Fray - April 3, 2007
BioWare talks about some of the gameplay mechanics being implemented in its upcoming RPG.

The Xbox 360 Games of Spring 2007 - March 23, 2007
We run down the list of games you should watch for this season.

The Classes of Mass Effect - March 21, 2007
An inside look at three of the six character classes of the upcoming RPG.

Games: IGN is AFK Podcast: GDC 2007 - March 14, 2007
Which developer has the best ponytail?

GDC 2007: Shane Kim Interview - March 8, 2007
MGS's executive discusses Viva Pinata sequels, the Stamper brothers' departure, IP TV, hard drives, Halo Wars and more.

GDC 2007: The Evolution of RPG Development Roundtable Roundup - March 6, 2007
Sakaguchi, Molyneux and Muzyka speak on the past and future of the RPG.

Blog: Reader Q&A; - February 23, 2007
You've got the questions, BioWare's got the answers!

Blog: Sounds From The Future - January 26, 2007
Project Director Casey Hudson talks about how the music for Mass Effect came to be.

Most Anticipated Games of 2007 - January 22, 2007
In a year filled with promise and heavy hitters, which games rank the highest?

Mass Effect Interview - January 19, 2007
Tons of details on everything from morality to online functionality.

Fall 2006: Where's the Beef? - November 29, 2006
Where are the exclusives? What is Microsoft doing? Will it take the console market?

Xbox 360: The One Year Retrospective - November 22, 2006
How has Microsoft's early bird console performed? Where have we come in one year's time? IGN takes a look back.

X06: The Future of Interactive Entertainment - UK, October 10, 2006
Peter Jackson, Peter Molyneux and Dr. Greg Zeschuk discuss story-telling and the next gen.

X06: The Big Picture - October 5, 2006
The show is over. What does Microsoft's European event mean to you?

X06: The Barcelona Top Five - October 4, 2006
We pick the best of X06.

For a Few Dollars More - October 4, 2006
The next generation is here, but it's going to cost you in ways you've never 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.

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: IGN is AFK Podcast: E3 2006 Wrap-up - 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.

Mass Effect LiveWire Video Stream and Game Footage - May 10, 2006
Come hear the LiveWire commentary from E3 2006!

Games: IGN is AFK Podcast: Pre-E3 2006 - 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.

DICE 2006: BioWare Interview - March 6, 2006
Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka speak.

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.

You Can Have Mass Effect Now - November 20, 2007
BioWare's sci-fi space opera touches down in stores.

Music: Mass Effect Soundtrack Debuts - November 16, 2007
CD to be released in conjunction with the videogame.

AU Retail Chain Sells Mass Effect Early - Australia, November 15, 2007
Stores told to "sell immediately". Info and proof inside.

Mass Effect Achievements - November 8, 2007
How many points do you get for beating the game twice?

PC Games: Speculation: The Future of BioWare and LucasArts - October 30, 2007
What could they be planning?

Mass Effect AU Pre-Order Campaign - Australia, October 28, 2007
Free stuff coming your way!

Television: Battlestar Galactica: Razor to Screen in Movie Theaters - October 26, 2007
Galactica event showing early via Microsoft/Mass Effect partnership.

Mass Effect Goes Gold - October 22, 2007
BioWare releases new details about the game's Limited Collector's Edition.

Will Brawl's Loss be COD4's Gain? - October 12, 2007
With the new Smash Bros. delayed, it's not just Wii titles that stand to gain.

Wii: Will Brawl's Loss be COD4's Gain? - October 12, 2007
With the new Smash Bros. delayed, it's not just Wii titles that stand to gain.

British Censors Spill Mass Effect Secrets - September 18, 2007
Read on for sordid details of Cmdr. Shepard's romantic possibilities.

PGR4 and Mass Effect Dated in Australia! - Australia, September 2, 2007
Coming so soon we can almost taste them.

Mass Effect Dated - August 30, 2007
BioWare's epic RPG arrives just in time for Thanksgiving.

Game Critics Awards Winners Announced - July 31, 2007
Who reigned supreme at E3 2007?

E3 2007: Post-Conference Marketplace Updates - July 10, 2007
New Marketplace content for the eve of E3.

E3 2007: Mass Effect Dated - July 10, 2007
Set for launch in November.

E3 2007: Microsoft Conference Live Updates - July 10, 2007
Information straight from the conference floor.

Mass Effect in September? - April 23, 2007
Say it ain't so!

GDC 2007: Mass Effect Out in June? - March 7, 2007
Bioware says it's optimizing, tweaking and finalizing massive RPG.

GDC 2007: Sneak Peek - March 5, 2007
Instead of J Allard this year, Microsoft's games will speak for themselves. What will be shown?

Mass Effect Prequel in May - February 23, 2007
First of two novels coming from Del Rey. Could the game be far behind?

Mass Effect Not in Effect May 18 - February 2, 2007
Internet rumors of a mid-year release prove false.

BioWare Turns Episodic - January 19, 2007
Mass Effect and others to receive multiple content updates.

Mass Effect on Live - December 8, 2006
Witness the X06 demo.

Mass Effect Not Featured Wednesday - November 14, 2006
MTV fails to spotlights BioWare's RPG.

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.

Games: Mass Effect Lands on Store Shelves - November 20, 2007
Highly anticipated Xbox 360 title now available across North America.

Games: Sumthing Else to Release Mass Effect Soundtrack - November 16, 2007
Epic soundtrack to BioWare's RPG to be released in stores later this month.

Games: Countdown To Mass Effect Kicks Off - November 7, 2007
Upcoming release being celebrated by tv spots, official soundtrack, and a Sci-Fi Channel special.

Games: Mass Effect Goes Gold - October 22, 2007
Collector's Edition goodies revealed!

Games: Seth Green Headlines Voice Talents in Mass Effect - October 18, 2007
Voice cast for upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive "Mass Effect" to feature Hollywood talent and notable Sci-Fi stars.

Games: Microsoft Rewards Buyers This Holiday Season - October 8, 2007
Get two free games when you purchase an Xbox 360 console.

Games: Mass Effect To Ship This November - August 30, 2007
BioWare's action-RPG to open up new worlds this holiday season.

Games: Microsoft Lowers Price of Xbox 360 - August 6, 2007
Price drop coincides with release of Madden 08.