Mass Effect 2 Demo Debuts Today on PlayStation Network (UK)

The Mass Effect 2 demo debuts for the PS3 today on the PlayStation Network for all UK users. It debuted yesterday for users in North America. This demo marks the first time that the highest-rated game for Xbox 360 and PC will be available on PS3.

In the demo, players will step into the role of the heroic icon of the Mass Effect franchise, Commander Shepard, giving them a chance to experience three of the game’s most memorable, action-packed missions that have helped make Mass Effect 2 G4TV’s Game of the Year, the Xbox 360 Game of the Year from the Spike Video Game Awards, IGN.com and Gamespy.com, and over 15 other Best of 2010 awards to date. This includes the game’s shocking and thrilling opening sequence, the investigation of a planet whose inhabitants have disappeared and a mission to help recruit one of the most memorable characters in the franchise, Mordin Solus, to your squad.

Mass Effect 2 ships on January 18, 2011 to retailers in North America and on January 21, 2011 to UK stores. You can also pre-order the game for PS3 for $59.95 to ensure you receive your copy!