# 236: The Virtual Aliens Part 2

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Podcast: [Mass Effect Lorecast: Video Game Lore, News & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mass-effect-lorecast-video-game-lore-news-more-3673431)
Published: 2026-02-27T12:00:57+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when a human being is sent inside the virtual aliens' simulation? Can their IRL body handle the detachment? Here's part 2 of our lore series on The Virtual Aliens. Join us LIVE: https://twitch.tv/masseffectlorecast N7 Legend on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/n7thelegend Jennasis on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iamjennasis Discord: https://discord.gg/pVEkbuVRxC Mass Effect Lorecast on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/masseffectlorecast.bsky.social N7 Legend on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/n7thelegend.bsky.social Jennasis on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/iamjennasis.bsky.social Mass Effect Lorecast on X: https://x.com/MassEffectCast Jennasis on X: https://x.com/SwitchInBedTV Email: masseffectlorecast@gmail.com Music by Pipeman Studios. For inquiries: pipemanstudios@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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