More Mass Effect 3 DLC Bundled With Artbook

It appears that ordering $150 worth of action figures won’t get you access to all of the DLC BioWare is planning to release for Mass Effect 3, as Dark Horse has announced that exclusive “character boosters” and “the deadly Collector Assault Rifle” will be handed out to anyone who pre-orders The Art of the Mass Effect Universe from Barnes & Noble before February 20th. Amazon sells the book, too, but it looks like this is a B&N-only promotion:

“This product contains a code that can be redeemed for bonus content for Mass Effect 3 multi-player including character boosters and the deadly Collector Assault Rifle to give you a leg up on the Reaper invasion.

Visit social.bioware.com/redeem for instructions on how to unlock your new upgrades.)

(The Collector Assault Rifle uses the same principles as a human assault rifle, but its organic components clearly set it apart. Its power source appears to be an internal organ with biotic capacitance; its ammunition resembles pellets of metallic enamel that strip shields off enemies with deadly efficiency.)

From 1/23/12 – 2/20/12, when you pre-order a copy of The Art of Mass Effect Universe, you will receive a code to download extra game content for Mass Effect 3. This will include the collector’s rifle, among other cool content to beat out your opponents!

When you pre-order The Art of Mass Effect Universe (ISBN: 1595827684), you will get a unique code to download game extras from Bioware.com to use in the game Mass Effect 3. Offer is valid from January 23, 2012 and ends February 20, 2012 at 2:59 a.m. Eastern Time, while supplies last. This offer is only valid on pre-order purchases of the following item:

The Art of Mass Effect Universe (ISBN: 1595827684).

After you have placed your pre-order purchase of The Art of Mass Effect Universe, you will receive via email one (1) unique code for use to download extra game content no later than March 8th, 2012. Your code will be emailed to the email address associated with your Barnes & Noble account. Instructions for how to redeem extra game content on Bioware.com will be included in a follow-up email sent no later than March 8th, 2012. Shipping and handling charges may apply to your pre-order purchase of The Art of Mass Effect Universe.