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360: A universe bigger than your imagination... and everyone else's in the world, all put together

With a vast universe packed with a ridiculous variety of inhabitants, most of which were swaddled in bad-assed, lobstered Kevlar, Mass Effect challenged our ability to maintain a professional attitude. In fact, we lost it several times gasping loudly or straight up yelling, "Oh my god!" at the screen due to the incredible sights. It's no mystery why many at E3 are hailing Mass Effect as one of the best games at the show.

May 10, 2006

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