Mass Effect 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to the original Xbox 360 game by Bioware, publishers of Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Neverwinter Nights, Baldur’s Gate, and MDK.
In Mass Effect 1, explorers on Mars in the year 2148 discovered the remains of an ancient space-faring civilization. In the decades that followed, these mysterious artifacts revealed startling new technologies, enabling travel to the furthest stars. The basis for this incredible technology was a force that controlled the very fabric of space and time, “Mass Effect”.
The first game told the story of Commander Shepard, the first human accepted into the ranks of the Spectres, an inter-species group of special operatives functioning outside of the law in order to enforce it. Shepard uncovered evidence of a plot by a rogue taurian Spectre, Saren, to assist the Reapers (an ancient race of machine intelligences) in returning to this universe to feed on its living creatures. Putting a stop to the Reapers’ plan and eliminating Saren earned humanity a seat on the Citidel Council, the galactic government.
Beginning soon after the events in Mass Effect 1, the sequel has Commander Shepard scouring the galaxy looking to recruit its most powerful mystics, geniuses, and convicts as a new threat is causing human colonies to be wiped from existence.
Mass Effect 2 is expected to be released in January of 2010.
Videos
Trailer
Behind the Scenes Trailer
Reveal: Missions, Teams, Combat, Exploration, and Consequences:
IGN: Shepard’s Alive:
E3 Extended Coverage:
Subject Zero:
Grunt:
Negotiation Skills:
Gravity Rocket:
Laying Them Out:
Inferno Ammunition:
Screenshots and Wallpapers
Mass Effect 2 screenshots and wallpapers can be found on IGN.com, here.
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