User blog:ARTaylor/5 Years of Mass Effect

Today, BioWare and EA celebrate N7 Day commemorating the fifth anniversary of the release of Mass Effect. The hugely popular video game has spawned four sequels, a series of novels, and numerous comic books.

The game series has included the voices of Jennifer Hale in her award winning role as the player's role as the female version of Commander Shepard, Ali Hillis as squadmate and potential love interest Liara T'Soni, Steven Blum as genetically bred Krogan squadmember Grunt and the Shadow Broker, Robin Sachs as the mercenary squadmate Zaeed Massani, Tricia Helfer as the Normandy's artificial intelligence EDI, Keith David as Shepard's superior officer David Anderson, Lance Henriksen as Vice Admiral Steven Hacket, Seth Green as Normandy pilot Joker, Fred Tatasciore as first game villain Saren Arterius, Gwendoline Yeo as the asari commando Shiala, Simon Templeman as quarian admiral Han'Gerrel vas Neema, Carrie-Anne Moss as ruthless leader of Omega Aira T'Loak, Troy Baker as top-level Cerberus assassin Kei Leng, Jim Cummings as Urdnot Wreav, Grey DeLisle as ruthless politician Nassana Dantius and Anderson's love interest Kahlee Sanders, Brian Bloom as Overlord commander, and Neil Ross as the Codex narrator.

In celebration of the anniversary, BioWare has released a number of images, wallpapers, profile pictures, and contests for fans. They also have a special competition for Mass Effect 3 multiplayer gamers.