Bioware won a bunch of accolades for their latest space opera RPG, Mass Effect.  Adding to Bioware's already impressive history of great roleplaying games like Neverwinter Nights, and Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect puts you in the shoes of Commander Shephard as he drives the SSV Normandy around the universe saving people, places and things from destruction.

Now PC gamers can embrace the universe. Most people suspected it was only a matter of time, like was the case with Jade Empire -- but now it's official:  Mass Effect is planned for a May release.

The best thing about waiting for a PC port from Bioware is that they fix some of the small and annoying things that even the best games sometimes suffer from.

Here is a list of enhancements available in the upcoming release:

• PC-centric controls (aiming with your mouse?), with customizable hotkeys
• higher quality textures; PC version will be capable of higher resolutions
• new decryption mini-game (for hacking turrets, etc.)
• new GUI for the inventory system

Unfortunately, there was no mention in the press release about removing the long elevator rides I read about, or cutting back some of the driving (which also some critics complained about), but nonetheless, I'm sure many will be looking forward to May; myself included.

A member of the GameGrep community posted some screenshots from the PC versions over here. Thanks JelalTrueshot.