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Darksiders prequel novel and lore bible incoming photo

Videogames love prequel novels, and Darksiders is no exception. Random House is publishing Darksiders: The Abomination Vault in May, set to coincide with the release of Darksiders II. According to the PR machine, the book will take place millennia before the events of the original game.

"In Darksiders: The Abomination Vault, the Horsemen of the Apocalypse (beings charged with maintaining the Balance between the forces of Heaven and Hell) have uncovered a plot to resurrect ancient weapons of unimaginable power," says the spiel. "Death, with the help of his compatriot War, must track down and neutralize the mysterious individuals behind the scheme before the entire universe is plunged into a devastating conflict."

In addition to a novel, an "IP bible" is also in the works, stuffed full of tasty lore. 

Books are cool, and I'm a total sucker for books of lore. Sounds good to me!








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Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:22
Chris Carter
I might go all in for this. I thought Darksiders was average, but I have a good feeling about Darksiders II.
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:30
Arttemis
I hope the game succeeds and these spur more interest, as I really enjoyed the first game, and the second is looking even more fantastic.
tuoman's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:44
tuoman
The first Darksiders was so forgettable that I already forgot what game I'm commenting about.
Corduroy Turtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:46
Corduroy Turtle
Unlike my buddy Occam, I'm looking forward to checking this game out. I already have my Slipknot headband ready to go. Not sure I'll need a book to set the stage for me but it's neat that their doing this kind of thing.
Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:46
Mr Andy Dixon
I never played the first game, but I did travel to the future and play the second. Meh.
garethxxgod's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:47
garethxxgod
The Darksiders demo was so forgettable I forgot I was playing a video game and shut it off midway through.
SayWord's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:48
SayWord
Can you make love to a book without getting a paper cut? Guess ill find out.
tuoman's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:49
tuoman
The first Darksiders was so forgettable that I...what was I talking about? Why am I writing this? And what's this "add comment" button do?
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:49
Occams electric toothbrush
I heard its a combination coloring book/Saliva lyrics omnibus collected into one volume with a limited edition chromium die-cut cover. It also features a cardboard insert with 6 premium collectors Darksiders 2 pogs featuring art by Criss Angel, Kat Von D, the cast of Hardcore Pawn, the bass player from Disturbed, Kid Rock's cousin, and Rob Liefeld.
tomothy25's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 09:51
tomothy25
Definitely intrigued by the Darksiders Bible, I love lore and world-building. Hopefully it features lots of lovely concept art too.
PhilK3nS3bb3n's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 10:19
PhilK3nS3bb3n
@Occams: You made me vomit in my mouth a little. I was all excited about pogs too. Then, crushing dissapointment and disgust. I mean how could they not include a nickelback one? Bullshit.

@article: I will grab the lore book.

@sayword: yes you can. My mgs art book learned that the hard (get it? HARD) way. Poor fatman....
Volcanon's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 10:32
Volcanon
Darksiders, forgettable? Damn, I loved that game so much. If you are open to the possibility that your opinion of the game was formed prematurely, I highly recommend devoting a little more time to it and get past all the tutorial stuff (the beginning, admittedly, was not a very good representation of the game as a whole).
Rammstein's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 10:43
Rammstein
I am disappoint in those saying Darksiders was forgettable. I didn't play it until 2010(it came out in 2008) but it was one of my favorite games of 2010, this console generation in general. ;D

Also, since they've exhausted the two coolest(arguably) Horsemen of the Apocalypse™, instead of having a Darksiders 3 and 4 with Conquest(Pestilence) and Famine respectively, how about the next game be a 4-player online co-op affair with all 4 Horsemen playable? Since it seems as there would (probably) be no one left to kill, they'd have to make it a spin-off or side-story. Am I the only one who want's this?
PhilK3nS3bb3n's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 10:54
PhilK3nS3bb3n
@Ramm: Nope.
Mark Mann's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 10:59
Mark Mann
Darksiders was better than most 3D Zelda's

COME AT ME BRO
Rammstein's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 11:04
Rammstein
@Phil: Thank god. I thought people had taken leave of their senses for a while there.

@Mark Mann: I wouldn't say better, but on-par for sure. Darksiders is one of my favorite Zelda games of all times.

COME AT ME BRO
Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 11:30
Mr Andy Dixon
CUM IN MY HOLE
SayWord's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 11:52
SayWord
@phil.. Lmfao!

@mr sexy andy... Since your giving me permission sure!
mxdirector's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 11:56
mxdirector
Darksiders 1 was an amazing game, the one problem with it was the story. massivly obscure, but over all really dull. None of the characters had any sort of a personality. there was nothing funny or quirky about the script, there was no one to care about.
I love darksiders, but that game is not deserving of any exploration of it's lore.
Telephis's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 12:19
Telephis
Lore for darksiders? It was just a bunch of dead dudes doing deathly stuff wasn't it? I liked the game but I sure didn't play it for the story or the characters. Give me an ico lore book.
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 12:58
Occams electric toothbrush
They should hold a contest for the lore book to see how many skulls are in it. It can be like going to the county fair and guessing the number of jelly beans in the jar.
chaosriotzero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 14:06
chaosriotzero
I bought Darksiders 1 a couple days ago after seeing this. Figured I'd get the whole experience so I'm ready for it. I'm guessing if THQ manage to hold out with this franchise there'll be 2 more sequels to follow. Both lore and backstory would be welcomed
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