Microsoft Game Studios and BioWare Corp have today announced that their action RPG Mass Effect will launch in Europe on November 23rd, no word on North America availability but it won't be more than a few days either way I'm sure. I would have though this title would find it's way into many an Xbox 360 owner's Christmas stocking.

"With 'Mass Effect,’ BioWare is delivering an incredible next-gen gaming odyssey. Our fans will journey through a vast, futuristic universe as they are challenged to make impactful decisions that will determine the very fate of the galaxy," said Ray Muzyka, chief executive officer, BioWare Corp. Added Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare Corp., "The best games bring players into an immersive, realistic world that is fun to explore from beginning to end. We’ve achieved that in 'Mass Effect’ by putting the player at the center of a compelling, cinematic storyline full of realistic characters and hundreds of exciting locations."