Dragon Age: Origins - Gaming

CarlosVela · 08-07-2009, 22:22

Anyone looking forward to this game?

It's a fantasy RPG game from BioWare, i heard about it only recently and after reading up on it, it's definitely peeked my interest

Basically, when you start the game you pick a race, dwarf etc. but if you pick Dwarf Royalty, the game will start with you in a palace and will evolve from there, same as if you picked a normal person, the story would start with you living a normal life

Like with almost all BioWare games you get choices, and they can decide whether you're good or evil.......but this time your actions also change the world around you, like replacing a world leader and changing a nation's place in the world and such

Sounds interesting imo!

Anyway, comes out in October on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360

Has anyone else heard anything more about it? I'd just like to know more really

theruler60 · 08-07-2009, 22:28

I'm looking forward to this game, although your post already covered pretty much everything I know about it.

There's some videos of it on YouTube.

CarlosVela · 08-07-2009, 22:28

Here's a cinematic:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3...agon-age/49796

Here's brief gameplay footage:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/wy...agon-age/52503

Looks amazing!

FunkmasterT · 08-07-2009, 22:29

This looks cracking, can't wait!

My mate won a Dragon Age t-shirt from some competition on Bioware's twitter, it's pretty neat looking!

MojoMaster · 09-07-2009, 09:56

I look forward to anything that BioWare does, simply because it is guaranteed to kick @ss, and they never disappoint.

Dragon Age looks A1.

Chip_chip · 09-07-2009, 10:52

I'm going to wait for more reviews, as it sounds abit iffy

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009...n-age-origins/

dadioflex · 09-07-2009, 12:25

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Originally Posted by MojoMaster

I look forward to anything that BioWare does, simply because it is guaranteed to kick @ss, and they never disappoint.

Dragon Age looks A1.

Bioware haven't made a good game since KOTOR 1, and I definitely include Jade Empire and Mass Effect in their below par games list. Dragon Age looks like it'll be generic drivel, with the usual stereotyped story. The Witcher was the last decent RPG I played, and even though it was FAR from perfect at least it had an interesting story.

MojoMaster · 09-07-2009, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadioflex

Bioware haven't made a good game since KOTOR 1, and I definitely include Jade Empire and Mass Effect in their below par games list. Dragon Age looks like it'll be generic drivel, with the usual stereotyped story. The Witcher was the last decent RPG I played, and even though it was FAR from perfect at least it had an interesting story.

Lol

Lunatic Dreyfus · 09-07-2009, 14:35

I always thought Dragon Age would just be vapourware so I basically ignored it, but now that's it's approaching release, I'm still not sure what to think of it. My main, overriding concern is the Console effect. It won't be for the best...

I can't help but wonder if calling it the spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate is just asking for trouble, especially from this unashamed BG2 Fanboy!

Bioware are certainly not the 'dogs danglies' that some claim them to be, but it could be worse... They could be churning out another faceless FPS and then no one would be making these sort of games.

Chip_chip · 09-07-2009, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunatic Dreyfus

I can't help but wonder if calling it the spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate is just asking for trouble, especially from this unashamed BG2 Fanboy!

I think them saying that is going to come back to hurt them tbh.

Also it seems they are going for teenagers with all this sex scene crap.

Bio Max · 09-10-2009, 11:23

This looks amazing... just a month to go now...

Check out gamespot - absolutely loads of videos and previews on there.

stud u like · 09-10-2009, 11:26

This game looks rather fun. The idea of the straight sex scenes is off putting. I would like the choice of sexuality in games rather than assume everyone is heterosexual.

jim_uk · 09-10-2009, 12:10

Pre-ordered mine, it comes with a toolset like NWN so even if it's a bit shite mods will make up for it.

Lunatic Dreyfus · 13-10-2009, 15:03

I've just watched the "Sacred Ashes" cinematic trailer on the Dragon Age site. Very good it is too, and it's nice to see some blood for once.

I hope the actual game is this, shall we say, bloody.

I'm still considering whether to get the expensive deluxe version... Perhaps messing around with the soon to be released "character creation program" will help.

GOD_OF_GAMES · 16-10-2009, 10:53

im looking forword to this and saw

jim_uk · 16-10-2009, 15:40

I've been playing with the character creator and it's quite good, there are plenty of options and unlike Oblivion it's possible to make a character that doesn't look like some deformed mutant.

alternate · 16-10-2009, 16:14

From the gameplay I have seen some thoughs.

1. Much more Baulders Gate than KOTOR or Mass Effect. i.e. pretty hardcore RPG.

2. Keyboard users on PC will be at a big advatage with all those hotkeys/shortcuts they are trying to jam on the controller

3. Looks kinda hard.

jim_uk · 16-10-2009, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by alternate

From the gameplay I have seen some thoughs.

1. Much more Baulders Gate than KOTOR or Mass Effect. i.e. pretty hardcore RPG.

2. Keyboard users on PC will be at a big advatage with all those hotkeys/shortcuts they are trying to jam on the controller

3. Looks kinda hard.

Indeed, I wouldn't fancy trying to play this with a controller. You can't zoom the camera out on consoles either which may be a bit of a pain.

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-...igins/17-1477/

Good gameplay video here.

tommyd1258 · 17-10-2009, 10:48

As with every other game coming out in the next few months (apart from MW2) I'll be getting this game when it's cheaper.

Rain426 · 24-10-2009, 15:17

Thought this was a pretty good gameplay video, shows some quite cool stuff with spell effects. http://www.tvkon.com/clip-2016.html

Shagsmith · 27-10-2009, 09:27

PC Gamer have given it 94%, calling it the RPG of the decade

FunkmasterT · 27-10-2009, 09:45

I'll be picking it up on Tuesday next week, really looking forward to it.

Roy Batty · 27-10-2009, 09:56

I'm a bit gutted about the fact that the European PS3 release date is still 'late November' but the US get it next week

willowfan · 27-10-2009, 10:14

Another glowing review in PC Zone

93% - A roleplaying masterclass.

jim_uk · 27-10-2009, 10:44

http://gameinformer.com/games/dragon...05/review.aspx

A nine from Gameinformer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy Batty

I'm a bit gutted about the fact that the European PS3 release date is still 'late November' but the US get it next week

The PC version was supposed to be released in March but they held it back for the consoles.

08-07-2009, 22:22	#1
CarlosVela Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton Keynes Services: Sky+/Broadband. PS3/Xbox 360 Posts: 1,394	Dragon Age: Origins Anyone looking forward to this game? It's a fantasy RPG game from BioWare, i heard about it only recently and after reading up on it, it's definitely peeked my interest Basically, when you start the game you pick a race, dwarf etc. but if you pick Dwarf Royalty, the game will start with you in a palace and will evolve from there, same as if you picked a normal person, the story would start with you living a normal life Like with almost all BioWare games you get choices, and they can decide whether you're good or evil.......but this time your actions also change the world around you, like replacing a world leader and changing a nation's place in the world and such Sounds interesting imo! Anyway, comes out in October on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 Has anyone else heard anything more about it? I'd just like to know more really

08-07-2009, 22:28	#2
theruler60 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,585	I'm looking forward to this game, although your post already covered pretty much everything I know about it. There's some videos of it on YouTube.

08-07-2009, 22:29	#4
FunkmasterT Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Services: Keeping secrets, drinking vodka Posts: 11,281 Blog Entries: 7	This looks cracking, can't wait! My mate won a Dragon Age t-shirt from some competition on Bioware's twitter, it's pretty neat looking!

09-07-2009, 09:56	#5
MojoMaster Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,937	I look forward to anything that BioWare does, simply because it is guaranteed to kick @ss, and they never disappoint. Dragon Age looks A1.

09-07-2009, 10:52	#6
Chip_chip Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: England Posts: 2,276	I'm going to wait for more reviews, as it sounds abit iffy http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009...n-age-origins/

09-07-2009, 14:35	#9
Lunatic Dreyfus Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Running around like Tom Cruise Posts: 1,675	I always thought Dragon Age would just be vapourware so I basically ignored it, but now that's it's approaching release, I'm still not sure what to think of it. My main, overriding concern is the Console effect. It won't be for the best... I can't help but wonder if calling it the spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate is just asking for trouble, especially from this unashamed BG2 Fanboy! Bioware are certainly not the 'dogs danglies' that some claim them to be, but it could be worse... They could be churning out another faceless FPS and then no one would be making these sort of games.

09-10-2009, 11:23	#11
Bio Max Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 160	This looks amazing... just a month to go now... Check out gamespot - absolutely loads of videos and previews on there.

09-10-2009, 11:26	#12
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Services: masculine men with passion! Posts: 17,715 Blog Entries: 14	This game looks rather fun. The idea of the straight sex scenes is off putting. I would like the choice of sexuality in games rather than assume everyone is heterosexual.

09-10-2009, 12:10	#13
jim_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Services: Virgin20mb, N5800, Technomate6900HD, LG HDTV PS3 360 XBL/PSN Utternutjob Posts: 8,415	Pre-ordered mine, it comes with a toolset like NWN so even if it's a bit shite mods will make up for it.

13-10-2009, 15:03	#14
Lunatic Dreyfus Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Running around like Tom Cruise Posts: 1,675	I've just watched the "Sacred Ashes" cinematic trailer on the Dragon Age site. Very good it is too, and it's nice to see some blood for once. I hope the actual game is this, shall we say, bloody. I'm still considering whether to get the expensive deluxe version... Perhaps messing around with the soon to be released "character creation program" will help.

16-10-2009, 10:53	#15
GOD_OF_GAMES Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cambridge Services: NTL,PS3,360 Elite,PS3 500GB,Wii, Posts: 710	im looking forword to this and saw

16-10-2009, 15:40	#16
jim_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Services: Virgin20mb, N5800, Technomate6900HD, LG HDTV PS3 360 XBL/PSN Utternutjob Posts: 8,415	I've been playing with the character creator and it's quite good, there are plenty of options and unlike Oblivion it's possible to make a character that doesn't look like some deformed mutant.

16-10-2009, 16:14	#17
alternate Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,569	From the gameplay I have seen some thoughs. 1. Much more Baulders Gate than KOTOR or Mass Effect. i.e. pretty hardcore RPG. 2. Keyboard users on PC will be at a big advatage with all those hotkeys/shortcuts they are trying to jam on the controller 3. Looks kinda hard.

17-10-2009, 10:48	#19
tommyd1258 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leicester Services: Virgin Media, Nintendo Wii & DSlite, Windows Vista, Xbox360. Posts: 4,254	As with every other game coming out in the next few months (apart from MW2) I'll be getting this game when it's cheaper.

24-10-2009, 15:17	#20
Rain426 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worthing Services: PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, 42" Plasma, 2x Gaming PC's, LG Viewty (Tmobile), laptop Posts: 820	Thought this was a pretty good gameplay video, shows some quite cool stuff with spell effects. http://www.tvkon.com/clip-2016.html

27-10-2009, 09:27	#21
Shagsmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Forest of Dean, Glos. Services: BT Unlimited 10mb, BT Vision Posts: 83	PC Gamer have given it 94%, calling it the RPG of the decade

27-10-2009, 09:45	#22
FunkmasterT Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Services: Keeping secrets, drinking vodka Posts: 11,281 Blog Entries: 7	I'll be picking it up on Tuesday next week, really looking forward to it.

27-10-2009, 09:56	#23
Roy Batty Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: the Tanhauser Gate Posts: 484	I'm a bit gutted about the fact that the European PS3 release date is still 'late November' but the US get it next week

27-10-2009, 10:14	#24
willowfan Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anywhere but here Services: Crystal Palace tx, Humax 9300T PVR, PS3, XBox 360 Posts: 1,822	Another glowing review in PC Zone 93% - A roleplaying masterclass.