As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth in this third entry in the epic intergalactic RPG franchise.

RPG set 200 years in the future in an epic universe, in a vast galactic community in danger of being conquered by a legendary agent gone rogue.

"Mass Effect" is a science-fiction action and role-playing game (RPG) created by BioWare, the commercially and critically acclaimed RPG developer of "Jade EmpireTM" and "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic." "Mass Effect" delivers an immersive, story-driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. As one of the first human beings to step onto the galactic stage, you face a grave threat that may destroy all of civilization. Your job is complicated by the fact that no one believes that there is any threat at all. Travel across an expansive universe, exploring the uncharted corners of the galaxy, searching for pieces of the truth in order to discover how to defeat the coming destruction.

Once again stepping into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, gamers command their crew on a suicide mission in space.

Not everyone will survive.An ancient alien race, known only as Reapers, has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You are Commander Shepard, a character that you can forge in your own image. You determine how events will play out, which planets to explore, and whom to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. How you wage this war is completely up to you - go into combat with guns blazing or use cover to plan a more tactical assault. Utilize your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach. Rain death from a distance or go toe-to-toe... Less

Embark on a perilous mission in Mass Effect 2 that throws you into the most dangerous regions of space. In this Xbox 360 game, players, as Shepard, must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced. Prepare the galaxy's most elite team for combat in the Mass Effect 2 video game.

Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new enemy has emerged. On the fringes of known space, something is silently abducting entire human colonies. Now Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced. To even attempt this perilous mission, Shepard must assemble the galaxy’s most elite team and command the most powerful ship ever built. Even then, they say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong. The Collector’s Edition includes: • The full version of Mass Effect 2 • 48-page hardcover art book • Limited edition Mass Effect Redemption #1 comic book • Exclusive in-game... Less

RPG set 200 years in the future in an epic universe, in a vast galactic community in danger of being conquered by a legendary agent gone rogue.

Mass Effect 2 is the sequel to BioWare s hit space-based role-playing game (RPG) Mass Effect. A single player adventure Mass Effect 2 allows players to continue the adventures of the fully customizable series hero Commander Shepard as you take on a whole new adventure and a new cast of supporting characters. Additional new features include the ability to import game save files from the original Mass Effect game to continue the adventure in an unbroken fashion a new damage system a new more flexible dialogue game mechanic and more. Futuristic Weapons - Choose from 19 different weapons including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds. Elite Specialists - Recruit up to a dozen of the galaxy s most dangerous operatives to help you in your mission. Train and equip your team... Less