August 26, 2009
BIOWARE EXPANDS MASS EFFECT UNIVERSE WITH NEW DOWNLOADABLE
CONTENT PACK FOR EPISODE 1
‘Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station’ Pack Re-engages Players in
Anticipation of Mass Effect 2 this Winter
Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of
Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the launch of Mass Effect: Pinnacle
Station, a new Game Add-on for the original Mass Effect™ game, the first episode
in the epic trilogy. The Game Add-On for the 2007 award-winning Xbox 360® video
game and entertainment system and downloadable pack for the PC title introduces
an intense combat challenge to the epic Mass Effect universe. Picking up where
the first game ended, players will enter Pinnacle Station, a top-secret Alliance
training facility. Featuring 13 scenarios ranging from fast-paced combat
simulations to high-stakes winner-takes-all wagers, players will push their
combat skills to the limit. The Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station Game Add-On is
available today for 400 Microsoft points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. It is also
available for the PC version at $5 and can be found at
http://eastore.ea.com.
In Pinnacle Station, players will encounter aggressive
simulated enemies and unlock a mysterious new location. In the station players
will acquire rare weapons and special armor available exclusively in the
Pinnacle Station Game Add-On. With each successful mission, players are rewarded
with Xbox 360 Achievement points.
“At BioWare, we’re committed to providing ongoing support for
all our franchises. With Mass Effect: Pinnacle Station, you’ll execute
challenging new combat missions that will allow you to reenter the Mass Effect
galaxy with a bang!” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Group General Manager and Senior Vice
President, Electronic Arts, and co-founder and CEO, BioWare. “Regardless of
whether you choose to start Mass Effect 2 as a standalone adventure, or import
your Mass Effect saved games, we know that you will enjoy Episode 2 for all of
its intense action, dramatic plot twists and memorable characters.”
Pinnacle Station for Xbox 360 is now available for download on
LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft points at
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/. To download the PC version visit
the EA store at
http://eastore.ea.com.
The 1.02 patch for Mass Effect is required for the
installation of Pinnacle Station and is available for download today on
http://masseffect.bioware.com/.
The Mass Effect trilogy is a masterful science fiction
adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious
uncharted planets. Mass Effect 2 is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and PC in
early 2010. Follow us on Twitter at:
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