Questions about Mass Effect

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Mass Effect franchise first pitched to BioWare's co-founders?

The project director named Casey Hudson pitched the vision to BioWare's co-founders in 2003. This pitch, codenamed SFX, laid the groundwork for what would become the Mass Effect franchise.

What is the significance of the Dialogue Wheel in the Mass Effect games?

The Dialogue Wheel is a mechanic that allows players to dynamically steer conversations through a radial interface. BioWare filed a patent for this graphical interface in 2007, which was granted to Electronic Arts in 2011.

When was the final chapter of the original trilogy Mass Effect 3 released?

Mass Effect 3 was released on the 6th of March 2012. The game depicted the Reapers returning in force to begin their purge of the galaxy.

When was Mass Effect Andromeda released and what is its setting?

Mass Effect Andromeda was released on the 21st of March 2017. The story is set 634 years later in the Heleus Cluster of the Andromeda Galaxy.

When was N7 Day first observed to celebrate the Mass Effect franchise?

N7 Day was originated by BioWare in 2012 to celebrate the franchise. It is an informal commemorative day observed annually on November 7.

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