'Mass Effect' For PCs Confirmed

Microsoft Allowing EA To Publish

Electronic Arts will be bringing BioWare's Xbox 360 hit Mass Effect to the PC in May. The critically-acclaimed title from the makers of Knights of the Old Republic and Neverwinter Nights will bring new features to the PC including redesigned controls for mouse and keyboard and more detailed textures, characters and environments.

* Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
* High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
* Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
* Run & Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
* New decryption mini-game.
* New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

"EA has struck an agreement with Microsoft to handle future publishing for Mass Effect," said EA Games boss Frank Gibeau. "We are looking forward to releasing Mass Effect on the PC this Spring and brand new titles in the future."
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Too bad I am already 1/2 thru it on Xbox 360.  Nice to see that they are gonna re-haul the control scheme, although I do wonder if it will go under the Games for Windows branding.  Certain stuff is annoying to do via the standard controller like throwing grenades.