REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
      BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc. announced Mass Effect™ 3:
      Extended Cut, a downloadable content pack that will expand upon
      the events at the end of the critically acclaimed Action RPG. Through
      additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, the Mass Effect
      3: Extended Cut will give fans seeking further clarity to the ending
      of Mass Effect 3 deeper insights into how their personal journey
      concludes. Coming this summer, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut
      will be available for download on the Xbox 360® videogame and
      entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC
      for no extra charge*.
   

      "We are all incredibly proud of Mass Effect 3 and the work done
      by Casey Hudson and team," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder of BioWare
      and General Manager of EA's BioWare Label. "Since launch, we have had
      time to listen to the feedback from our most passionate fans and we are
      responding. With the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut we think we have struck a good balance in delivering the answers players are looking for while maintaining the team's artistic vision for the end of this story arc in the Mass Effect universe."
   

      Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series added,
      "We have reprioritized our post-launch development efforts to provide
      the fans who want more closure with even more context and clarity to the
      ending of the game, in a way that will feel more personalized for each
      player."
   

      The Mass Effect franchise is one of the most highly decorated
      series in the history of games, having earned over 250 awards from
      critics around the world. Mass Effect 3 launched last month to
      universal critical acclaim, receiving over 75 perfect scores. For more
      information on Mass Effect 3, please visit http://masseffect.com,
      follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/masseffect
      or "like" the game on Facebook at http://facebook.com/masseffect.
      Press assets for Mass Effect 3 are available at www.info.ea.com.
   

      * OFFER EXPIRES APRIL 12, 2014. INTERNET CONNECTION AND ORIGIN (EA),
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      IS SOLD. MASS EFFECT 3 FULL GAME AND ORIGIN ACCOUNT (EA) REQUIRED TO
      USE/PLAY DOWNLOAD. OFFER MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR
      REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH
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