Mass Effect TV Trailer and Sci Fi Channel Countdown
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Countdown Begins for Launch of Mass Effect For Xbox 360
As the Nov. 20 launch date for (Mass Effect) for Xbox 360 draws nigh, the threat of an alien rogue force looms ever closer. To help unlock some of the secrets and mysteries of the vast universe in the highly-anticipated action RPG, Microsoft and Yahoo! will debut the exclusive television trailer for the upcoming game on Thursday, Nov. 8. On Monday, Nov. 12, the SCI FI Channel and Microsoft will continue its countdown for the retail release of (Mass Effect) by premiering the all-new, two-hour extended episode of (Battlestar Galactica: Razor) in select movie theaters. For those lucky enough to attend the Seattle premiere, Jamie Bamber, who plays Apollo in (Battlestar Galactica,) and show creator and executive producer Ronald D. Moore will be in attendance.
On Tuesday, Nov. 20, the SCI FI Channel will celebrate the launch of (Mass Effect) with the debut of a 30-minute special entitled (Sci vs. Fi: Mass Effect.) Scheduled to air at 11 p.m. Eastern and Pacific, the special will feature more in-depth information about the game, exclusive interviews and exciting behind-the scenes footage.
In conjunction with the special, fans are encouraged to go to http://www.scifi.com/masseffect to find all the show times and sign up for the (Mass Effect) sweepstakes, starting Nov. 13, for a chance to win the coveted limited collector's edition of (Mass Effect.)
Also fueling anticipation for the game is the new (Mass Effect) micro-site on Xbox.com, which launched today at http://www.xbox.com/masseffect. The micro-site offers a wealth of (Mass Effect) content in one convenient portal, including the latest news and events on the game, as well as screenshots and special promotional items that no space traveling enthusiast should be without. Music fans will also find the (Mass Effect) Original Game Soundtrack, now available for presale and at retailers on Nov. 20.
From the creators of the critically-acclaimed (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) and (Jade Empire) comes an epic space saga exclusively for the Xbox 360 that spans the entire galaxy. Combining a rich and engaging narrative with intense sci-fi tactical combat, (Mass Effect) features an immersive and cinematic gameplay experience rarely seen before in video games.
For additional information on (Mass Effect,) please visit http://masseffect.bioware.com. (Mass Effect) is rated (M) for Mature.
