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Mass Effect 2 is the second chapter in the Mass Effect trilogy of action role-playing games developed by BioWare and again focuses on the adventures of series protagonist, Commander Shepard.Mass Effect 2 is the second chapter in the Mass Effect trilogy of action role-playing games developed by BioWare and again focuses on the adventures of series protagonist, Commander Shepard. The game picks up after the events of the original game, and kicks off with the unexpected death of Shepard after the player's spacecraft, the Normandy, is attacked by an unknown force. Shepard's body is recovered and reconstructed by a human supermacist organization called Cerberus. Upon being brought back to life Shepard is tasked with recruiting a diverse team of specialists that can help defeat the series' primary bad guys; the Reapers and their insect-like pawns, the Collectors. Players with save game files from the first Mass Effect have the option of importing them into Mass Effect 2 so that decisions made in the previous adventure have a direct impact on the story.Read More [+]

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What Mass Effect Taught Us About Aliens
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The Mass Effect universe is packed full of aliens, but where are all of our real-life extraterrestrial buddies? Cam investigates this question and more, including what Liara has in common with the humble snail.
- Apr 2, 2012
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Mass Effect: 24-Hour Marathon - Part 4
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Check out part four of our 24-hour Mass Effect 3 marathon.
- Mar 20, 2012
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Mass Effect: 24-Hour Marathon - Part 12
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Check out part twelve of our 24-hour Mass Effect 3 marathon.
- Mar 20, 2012
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Mass Effect Science - Aliens!
The Mass Effect universe is packed full of Aliens, but where are all of our real-life extraterrestrial buddies? We investigate this question and more.
Posted Apr 2, 2012 3:07 pm GMT
Why Do You Hate Mass Effect 3?
Kevin examines how Mass Effect 3 has become the latest game to shoulder the burden of fan discontent.
Posted Mar 9, 2012 10:54 pm GMT
Who the Hell Is James Vega?
Mass Effect 3 opens in a ham-fisted, blundering way, mostly because EA insists upon delivering crucial plot points outside the main games.
Posted Mar 14, 2012 12:45 am GMT

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Feature	Sound Byte Radio Episode 2: Hitman: Blood Money, FF XIII, Mass Effect	Apr 4, 2012
Feature	Mass Effect Science - Aliens!	Apr 2, 2012
Video	What Mass Effect Taught Us About Aliens	Apr 2, 2012
News	Simpsons Arcade Game tops February PSN sales	Mar 22, 2012
Video	Mass Effect: 24-Hour Marathon - Part 4	Mar 20, 2012
Video	Mass Effect: 24-Hour Marathon - Part 12	Mar 20, 2012
Video	Mass Effect: 24-Hour Marathon - Part 21	Mar 20, 2012
Feature	Permanently Unplugged	Mar 20, 2012

Review Scores

Platform	GameSpot	Metacritic / User Score
Xbox 360 Review this game	9.0	96 9.4
PC Review this game	9.0	94 9.2
PS3 Review this game	- -	94 9.1

Game Info

Xbox 360 PC Release Info
- Release Date: Jan 26, 2010
- ESRB: M
  Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.
PS3 Release Info
- Release Date: Jan 18, 2011
- ESRB: M
  Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.