The new 'Mass Effect' game looks unbelievably cool - here's everything we know

The "Mass Effect" series is beloved by millions of people, both hardcore gamers and casuals alike.

It's a space opera like no other in video games; it shares more in common with the "Star Wars" film series than it does with other game franchises.

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The original trilogy followed the exploits of Commander Shepard, a player-created character who was shaped by your actions in-game. The male version is seen above (center), but you could also play a female version of Shepard.

Unfortunately, when the credits rolled on "Mass Effect 3," the story was over. No more space opera, no more tales of heroic Commander Shepard. That's where "Mass Effect Andromeda" comes in. 

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The next "Mass Effect" is expected in spring 2017, but we just got a look at a lengthy new trailer. Here's all the stuff we learned: