If anyone were to ask what my favorite science fiction game series was that took place in outer space, I would answer “Mass Effect” without hesitation. This is not to discount other great space-related games such as the Halo series, Outer Wilds, Stellaris, Elite Dangerous, and No Man’s Sky. There are plenty of fantastic games made over the years that take place in the furthest reaches of the galaxy. But my heart is with Mass Effect as developer Bioware was able to craft nothing short of a masterpiece that I’m certain will stand the test of time in gaming. Even though I’m sticking with the original trilogy, I’m thrilled that the Legendary Edition is giving current gamers the chance to experience this fantastic saga that involves you stepping into the shoes of a male or female Commander Shepard as he or she seeks to save the galaxy from extinction. While that summary sounds very simple, once you play the games, you’ll realize there is much more to it than that.  Continue Reading