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Back in 2007 Microsoft and BioWare launched Mass Effect, an immersive scifi role playing game that was intended to offer an intense gaming experience, but also engage players emotionally in the game’s characters and story—including a a controversial (although off-screen and non-interactive) girl-on-girl love scene that managed to get the game banned in Singapore. Now BioWare has announced Mass Effect 2, promising more-intense combat, in-depth planet exploration, expanded weaponry…and, of course, an engaging story that will emotionally involve players in the game.

PC gamers hungry for the sci-fi action game their console brethren have had since November will finally get their turn to play in May, according to Mass Effect developer BioWare. The company announced its future intention to release the ported title on Tuesday, along with a list of changes the game will see on the PC platform.

Mass Effect on PC will feature more highly detailed textures, characters and environments to take advantage of more sophisticated hardware, along with controls that have been revamped for the mouse and keyboard. The PC version will also feature hot-key mapping for biotic powers and skills, a new decryption mini game, and a new inventory screen GUI and functionality which should make it easier for players to manage weapons and armor.