Mass Effect 3 : Preorder Bonuses

EA Games and Bioware are offering gamers who preorder Mass Effect 3 from select Australian and New Zealand retailers a selection of goodies in anticipation for one of 2012's biggest games.

On March 8, Earth is ground zero in a battle to save the galaxy. The Mass Effect franchise is set in a science fiction universe blending world-class shooter combat with interactive and cinematic storytelling and space exploration.

It is one of the most highly decorated series in the history of games, having earned over 200 international awards including the 2011 AIAS Interactive Achievement Award for Game of the Year for Mass Effect 2.

Recently announced as the winner of Spike TV’s 2011 Video Game Awards Most Anticipated Game of 2012, Mass Effect 3 enhances all elements of gameplay from its critically acclaimed predecessors and tells the beginning and end of the epic war against a highly advanced alien race, and Commander Shepard’s desperate struggle to take Earth back.

Here is a list of what gamers who preorder will receive:

 - N7 Warfare Gear, including: N7 Valkyrie Assault Rifle –  Deliver two rounds per shot with deadly accuracy and stop the opposition dead in their tracks with superior high caliber rounds and N7 Defender Armor –  Improved shields and health, players can survive even the most punishing of battles and withstand sustained enemy fire.

  - AT-12 Raider Shotgun – The AT-12  Raider Shotgun fires a large pellet spread, ensuring maximum coverage for close-range targets. Designed for superior rapid fire, the AT-12 allows for optimal recovery time between shots.

  - Omni-Blade Edition - Exclusive to EB Games, which includes: M55 Argus Assault Rifle, An inflatable Omni Blade and A Collectible Metal Pack.

Mass Effect 3 will be released on March 8, 2012 on PS3, XBox 360 and PC.