Halo 3 may have been the online first-person shooter that Xbox 360 fans were eagerly awaiting, but die-hard role-playing game fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Mass Effect for the Xbox 360. The game is still on track for release, as Microsoft and BioWare confirmed that the game is gold, meaning that it is in duplication and should reach stores on time.

Mass Effect is scheduled to hit stores in North America on November 20, but Microsoft has now released its pre-order packs to stores. The pre-order pack includes a disc that lets Xbox 360 access eight dashboard themes, 12 Mass Effect-themed gamer pics, songs from the soundtrack, a documentary on the game and four previously released Mass Effect trailers.