{"id":18420,"date":"2012-01-19T10:13:56","date_gmt":"2012-01-19T00:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=18420"},"modified":"2012-01-19T10:17:32","modified_gmt":"2012-01-19T00:17:32","slug":"bioware-unleashes-mass-effect-3-demo-february-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=18420","title":{"rendered":"BIOWARE UNLEASHES MASS EFFECT 3 DEMO FEBRUARY 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 January 19, 2012 <\/strong>\u2013 Award-winning developer BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), announced today that the demo for 2012\u2019s first blockbuster game, Mass Effect\u2122 3<\/em> will be available beginning February 14, 2012. The extensive demo will allow players to experience the all-out galactic war against an ancient alien race known as the Reapers from multiple fronts, including the mind-blowing opening attack on Earth that kicks off the single-player campaign. Players will go deeper into the campaign and also get a taste of the franchise\u2019s new co-operative multiplayer mode as they preview the epic story, adrenaline-pumping action and deep customization options that lie ahead when Mass Effect 3<\/em> launches on March 8, 2012. The Mass Effect 3<\/em> demo will be available for the Xbox 360\u00ae videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and PC. Mass Effect 3<\/em> will also be one of the first pre-launch demos to support full voice recognition functionality on Kinect\u2122 for Xbox 360.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are excited to be able to give gamers an expansive demo that will put them right on the front lines of this all-out galactic war,\u201d said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect<\/em> series. \u201cThe entire scale of the game is bigger than anything we\u2019ve ever done. With its intense action, deep customization and raw emotional power, Mass Effect 3<\/em> will deliver a spectacular action RPG experience to fans of the series and newcomers alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Mass Effect 3<\/em>, players will be thrust into an all-out galactic war to take Earth back and save the entire galaxy, assuming the role of Commander Shepard, a war-torn veteran who\u2019s willing to do whatever it takes to eliminate this nearly unstoppable foe. With a team of elite, battle-hardened soldiers at your side, each player decides how they will take Earth back, from the weapons and abilities they utilize to the relationships they forge or break. Mass Effect 3<\/em> also features a new co-operative gameplay mode that allows fans to experience the war from a different perspective. Players who want to try this new mode will be able to do so on February 17, or by qualifying for early access to the co-op portion of the demo which begins February 14. Gamers qualify for early access if they have activated their Battlefield 3\u2122<\/em> online pass* or though other opportunities that will be announced in the near future www.masseffect.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recently named by over 100 outlets around the world as one of the most anticipated games of 2012, including winning the fan-voted Most Anticipated Game of 2012 award at the Spike TV VGAs, Mass Effect 3<\/em> is available for pre-order now at participating retailers. Fans who pre-order** have the opportunity to arm themselves with cutting-edge in-game weapons and armor to prepare for the all-out galactic war. Mass Effect 3<\/em> arrives on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in Australia on March 8, 2012 and in New Zealand on March 9, 2012. For more information on Mass Effect 3<\/em>, please visit http:\/\/masseffect.com<\/a>, follow the game on Twitter at http:\/\/twitter.com\/masseffect<\/a> or “like” the game on Facebook at http:\/\/facebook.com\/masseffect<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*Conditions and restrictions apply. Early access requirement and availability may differ by platform and\/or region. See www.masseffect.com<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

** Conditions and restrictions apply. See http:\/\/masseffect.bioware.com\/me3\/game\/preorderbonus\/<\/a> for more details.<\/em><\/p>\n

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 January 19, 2012 \u2013 Award-winning developer BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), announced today that the demo for 2012\u2019s first blockbuster game, Mass Effect\u2122 3 will be available beginning February 14, 2012. The extensive demo will allow players to experience the all-out galactic war against an ancient alien race known<\/p>\n

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