UK fans of the Mass Effect series will finally get to find out how the eagerly awaited trilogy ends this week as Commander Shepard attempts to unite a war-torn galaxy and take the fight to the seemingly unstoppable Reapers on 9th March.

One of the most successful sci-fi series of all time, Mass Effect is probably best known for its immersive storylines that adapt and are tailored to your behaviour, conversations and moral decisions taken during play. Despite never being top of the species pile at the office parties, Shepard must convince fellow Citadelians that the Reaper threat is real and that only by working together, will they save Earth and ultimately the galaxy. Never before will Shepard’s choices, reactions and relationships be so vital to the fate of humanity which should make for some deep emotional involvement for the player as they pick their way through the decision-making system. With the long narrative arcs stretching from the original Mass Effect title to now, Mass Effect 3 will finally reveal the true impact of decisions made eons ago. If you haven’t played any of the series yet, now is the time to get involved!As always, Shepard will be fully customisable, one of the most important elements of Mass Effect. Combined with some quality, expressive voice acting (we personally welcome the return of talented Jennifer Hale as the female Commander Shepard and Martin Sheen as the Illusive Man whilst newcomers to the cast include Freddie Prinze Jr.) and more dialogue (which for Kinect owners means no pauses whilst pulling up onscreen menus when switching weapons or issuing orders to your crew, you simply shout out your commands), will hopefully create realistic emotional responses for the player, plus there’s lots more customisable weapons!

To whet your appetite, here’s the cinematic trailer:

For more intricate details, trailers, screenshots and info on Bioware's space opera, visit the Mass Effect 3 website.