Mass Effect 2

The most anticipated game of E3 finally dropped last Tuesday and gamers scrambled their way to stores. The second title of the award winning series was hinted at betrayal, romance, and enough plot twists to rival Namco's Project: Breakdown. (If you haven't played that game, DO IT. It's fucked up amazing) I wanted to enjoy this game so much I put myself into a media blackout. Any ad, article or trailer that came by I would immediately cover my eyes and ears. I did not want any spoilers to ruin this and my efforts paid off.

Mass Effect 2 Release Date Announced

The voted "Best of Show" game for E3 2009 finally has a release date. EA announced yesterday that Mass Effect 2 will be available for sale in North America on January 27 with Europe getting it later on the 29th, as usual. "Any preorder bonuses?" you ask? Certainly. Most retail stores are giving out codes for the Inferno suit (seen below left) which looks an awful lot like Iron Man and increases negotiation skills, run speed, and combat damage. Gamestops or EB Games in Canada will be getting a code for the Terminus suit (seen below right). It augments run speed, damage, shields, and adds an additional magazine of reserve ammo. The M-490 Blackstorm Heavy weapon (also seen below right) is also added to EB Games preorder package. From what I've heard it generates a localized gravity well, so it's going to be kicking ass and taking names. All I can say is it's about time we heard something about the sequel to my favorite RPG and I cannot wait to preorder some awesomeness.