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In what could be considered the definitive version of Mass Effect, PC gamers will now have the ability to explore a galaxy of possibilities from the genius-Canucks at BioWare with the anticipated PC version of the best-selling Xbox 360 title. Updated from the original console release is a brand new tactical HUD, graphical improvements and a code to download the first content pack, available to Xbox 360 owners, for free.

Also shipping this week, in an epic list of re-releases, is the platinum edition of Lost Planet from Capcom. Lost Planet Extreme Condition: Colonies Edition adds new maps and modes to the established subzero multiplayer gameplay, including the ability to play as the enemy Akrid.

While we're happy to get two more solid PC titles this week, it would be nice if we could have some fresh content instead of console seconds. Seriously, we're not as jaded as we sound!

Full release list available after the jump!

According to FireFly Studios co-founder Simon Bradbury, new installments in the Stronghold and Crusader franchises will eventually see the light of day.

Bradbury said FireFly's current focus is the Xbox 360 and PC action game Dungeon Hero, which is set for a Spring 09 release, but would revisit the studio's other franchises eventually. "Certainly we'll be looking at Dungeon Hero first," he told Videogamer at the Stronghold Crusader Extreme/Dungeon Hero event in London, "I would think if we were to start off work in earnest on Stronghold, the next iteration, it would be after that. "

Bradbury mentions that while the studio feels it isn't time for a new Crusaders installment, fans have been asking for it and Firefly would eventually deliver.