Dragon Age 2 All Things

[Berzerk]

http://kotaku.com/5581903/dragon-age-2-made-official-today-err-tomorrow

BioWare appears to be just a day away from revealing Dragon Age 2, officially, going by the role-playing game developer's Twitter tease. Or was it today, when EA and BioWare officially said that Dragon Age 2 is in development?
The BioWare biofeed wrote earlier today that "2morrow will be a great day for BioWare fans. Just sayin'." Electronic Arts also wrote earlier today, in a press release about Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, that Dragon Age 2 was in development at BioWare, so that's pretty much confirmed.

See?

I am a very happy rpger...

[AvatarTT]

I happen to be wearing my Bioware jersey as I read this lol. Can't wait to see what they have in store.

[Archer]

Lawd I ain't even touch this game yet. Better get on that soon i know ppl that were playing the first 1 for months.

[TrinireturnofGamez]

http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/07/08/7718298August_5F00_Cover_5F00_Revealed.aspx

http://dragonage.bioware.com/da2/

Dragon Age 2 : rise to power

Experience the epic sequel to the 2009 Game of the Year from the critically acclaimed makers of Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. You are one of the few who escaped the destruction of your home. Now, forced to fight for survival in an ever-changing world, you must gather the deadliest of allies, amass fame and fortune, and seal your place in history. This is the story of how the world changed forever. The legend of your Rise to Power begins now.

Key Features:

    * Embark upon an all-new adventure that takes place across an entire decade and shapes itself around every decision you make.
    * Determine your rise to power from a destitute refugee to the revered champion of the land.
    * Think like a general and fight like a Spartan with dynamic new combat mechanics that put you right in the heart of battle whether you are a mage, rogue, or warrior.
    * Go deeper into the world of Dragon Age with an entirely new cinematic experience that grabs hold of you from the beginning and never lets go.
    * Discover a whole realm rendered in stunning detail with updated graphics and a new visual style.


 I liked the original DA alot , but like ME 1 it could have used a little more polish and innovation with the gameplay . The graphics engine is very good at times  for character's faces and such but most of the time zoomed out it can look a little bland .

[Reaper2051]

i wonder if you can transfer your character over to the next game (if you didnt die in the first installment) just like Mass Effect?

[TrinireturnofGamez]

I doubt .. the story is set in a completely different  part of the world , having the old warden live on into the new setting may not even be possible. It would be like KOTOR 1 and 2 maybe,  you'l hear about the old warden's accomplishments and be affected by them..

Maybe your decisions might affect the world i guess. like in Mass effect 2.. but i'm hoping for a complete gameplay revamp that makes the old chars obselete . Tons more spells , new magic and combat systems etc.

[AvatarTT]

I want to know

Spoiler (hover to show)

where Morrigan went with my child. I've been thinking about this before though - what if we get to play as the Warden and Morrigan's offspring? Unlikely? If not maybe he/she will be part of the plot somehow.

Also, sounds as though the title will be Dragon Age: Rise to Power...just a guess lol

[Berzerk]

more details

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/dragon-age-2/1104705p1.html

"With Dragon Age 2 we are creating an exciting new entry point into the Dragon Age universe while ensuring that fans of the original game retain a sense of satisfaction and familiarity in the world," said Dragon Age 2 Executive Producer Mark Darrah. "We are amplifying the things that made Dragon Age: Origins such a huge success while introducing a more dynamic combat system, improving the graphics, and telling the most important story in our world."

From BioWare:
Dragon Age 2 progresses the epic saga, as you take on the role of Hawke, a survivor of the Blight and the hero who will change the world forever.

You are one of the few who escaped the destruction of your home. Now, forced to fight for survival in an ever-changing world, you must gather the deadliest of allies, amass fame and fortune, and seal your place in history. This is the story of how the world changed forever. The legend of your Rise to Power begins now.

a  Samurai Jack-like visual style with updated graphics?

Im a lil skeptical on this one...

[Berzerk]

Trailer 

[AvatarTT]

Trailer 

*bows head and recites teh motto*

In war, victory
In peace, vigilance
In death, sacrifice

Can't wait to embrace destiny as a warden again.

[Crixx_Creww]

demands another 30 seconds to mars track for this

also, MUST get that sword thingy
epicy

hmm
wonder if it will have some armor to transfer to me3

[phoenix31tt]

that trailer look wicked...

[AvatarTT]

Extended Trailer

[rassmatic]

Gameplay trailer.

Note: Have tissues ready for post-flap cleanup

[Crixx_Creww]

what part of that was gameplay?

was awesome though

[rassmatic]

the entire trailer was in-engine, not pre-rendered.

[Berzerk]

http://kotaku.com/5683891/from-russia-with-love-five-minutes-of-dragon-age-ii-gameplay

[rassmatic]

i hope they implement the real-time gameplay into the PC version. or at least give you

the ability to swap between the traditional and new style.

[Berzerk]

i hope they implement the real-time gameplay into the PC version. or at least give you

the ability to swap between the traditional and new style.

Well it seems u got your wish sir

This is now a must buy for 2011

[rassmatic]

me happy.....well kinda.

i was more hoping for a more console style combat scheme for the PC. one where i could play with a controller and hack and slash stuff. like in Fable.