Today we bring bad news, the kind of news that tares wholes in your sole and makes you scream what the H. E. double hockey sticks(Hint: It's a bad word). Yes, that news is that Mass Effect 3 has been delayed. Originally schedule for a holiday 2011 release, Mass Effect 3 is now push back to the first quarter of 2012. The good news is that we get some new images to marvel at. Here's Casey Hudson with an update on the situation, and a few screens to tide you over.

“Today we have confirmed that Mass Effect 3 will be released in the first three months of 2012. The development team is laser focused on making sure Mass Effect 3 is the biggest, boldest and best game in the series, ensuring that it exceeds everyone’s expectations.” said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer Mass Effect series.

“We’ll have more details about specific dates as we get closer to release.”