Mass Effect: Ascension to the Stars. The Story of the Creation of BioWare's Space Opera

Remote stars are a dream that has captivated the hearts of people for centuries. Space travel has become a favorite theme of science fiction works. Even early video games touched upon the theme of space, but it was fully realized in the cult series of games Mass Effect from BioWare. In this book by French game journalist Nicolas Doumeng, the chronicle of the creation of the original Mass Effect trilogy is described. Through the history of the studio, the author shows how the unique universe of Mass Effect was formed, what ideas were embedded in its foundation, and how the developers managed to achieve a realistic immersion in the world of the game and give each player the opportunity to choose their own path.