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Get fancy with Mass Effect 2 Collectors’ Edition and check out the new footage

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The collectors’ edition of Mass Effect 2 was just announced, and the details have been revealed. The fancy pants collectors’ edition comes in a tin case with a copy of the “Art of Mass Effect 2” book, the first issue of the Mass Effect 2 Redemption comic book, and of course a DVD of a behind-the-scenes and making-of coverage videos.

In-game bonuses from the collectors’ edition include special weaponry and armor. Dr. Ray Muzyka promises that Mass Effect fans will be surprised by the contents of the collectors’ edition and that they will certainly enhance the experience of the game itself.

In more BioWare Mass Effect 2 news, they’ve released a new video with previews on new enemies to be featured in the upcoming game. In particular, the developers and designers discuss the Collectors (nice coincidence) and their possible association with the Reapers given their advanced technology. They are essentially bugs that can paralyze you and, well, collect you. Check the video for the details on some additional discussion of the enemies as well as some weaponry in Mass Effect 2.





BIOWARE ANNOUNCES MASS EFFECT 2 COLLECTORS’ EDITION



Special Edition Includes Exclusive Armor and Weapons,

Comic Book, and Bonus Content



Edmonton, Alberta (November 5, 2009) – Recruit your crew and fight for the lost! Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the internationally acclaimed Shooter RPG Mass Effect™ 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 and includes 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® 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. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/masseffect2. For more information on Mass Effect 2, go to http://masseffect.bioware.com/.