I was roaming around Mass Effect forums at Bioware's website trying to find some info about the decoder thingy and came across this link to gamespot forum post
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/masseffect/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-38754668&pid=930279
Here is the interesting post:
"Alright, unfortunately, I don't have a link, or even a scan to share with you guys. So you're welcome to call BS on this if you want. I admit it's second hand information, but it comes from someone I consider very reliable.
They got the latest copy of Game Informer early, with a Mass Effect review.
Some gems from the review (paraphrased):
"Best science fiction story since Star Wars, and best story in a video game, ever"
"They said they actually felt a strong sense of guilt when they yelled at one of their crewmen and she got all watery-eyed and teary"
"They said the combat and AI can be a little clumsy and overwhelming, besides that it's the second coming"
Final score: 9.75/10
Like I said, you don't have to believe me, but you can see for yourself when the review is out."
