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5:40 PM on 10.12.2009, Jim Sterling

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Ready for some real hotness? Check out this ridiculously over-the-top launch trailer for Dragon Age: Origins, with cinematic action so good that the actually videogame itself won't even dream of living up to it. It's got a dragon in it, as well as a sexy sorceress that turns into a spider. What more do you need?

Origins is out next month and I seriously cannot wait. Having played quite a bit of the game already, I can confirm that it's an excellent RPG that may very well give Demon's Souls a run for its money as my RPG of the year. Good times ahead for roleplaying fans. Very good times indeed.

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adultswim810

/spidermode

Magnalon

"I can confirm that it's an excellent RPG that may very well give Demon's Souls a run for its money as my RPG of the year"

It's nice to see some Demon's Souls love on this site besides Conrad. But yea, Dragon Age looks like an amazing return to it's Baldur's Gate roots, with a hint of KOTOR. Can't wait!

biggitio

Consider my pants soiled.

Krusayder

Cool stuff! This is my most anticipated game of the year!

rsquad

Demons Souls is untouchable

Arugala9

I can't wait for this game!

HOLY TACO

Can't say I'm very excited for this game after seeing gameplay (on youtube), very turn based. Not that that's bad, but it looks like the type of turn based I don't dig.

However considering your thoughts I'll definitely check out this game when it comes out. No doubt the low level play will become fierce and powerful as the game progresses. The video I watched involved much pointing and clicking. I'm keen to see the console interface as I'll be playing on PS3.

ZombiePlatypus

If I wasn't already stoked for Dragon Age, this trailer would've definitel done it.

Dexter345

Um, FAP.

Shatners Penetrating Gaze

That trailer definitely ticked a box for '[ X ] Does everything right.'

seltzermx

Pshhh, those guys are all pussies. Chet would have stared the Dragon to death.

zanthox

This is some pretty Effing good metal.

DarkMagic56

Wait... when can you kill dragons with magic?!

Ubersuntzu

Holy crap. That really was pretty badass.

I loved the wet blood noises at the end. Sort of gratuitous, but there ain't nothin' wrong with that.

Gyrael

I have been waiting too long for this.

Narynan

Why is this game so completely off my radar?

It's not like I haven't heard of it. It's not like I don't want to play it. It's just something about this game that does not appeal to me.

Bioware always makes great games, and I love Bioware.

So what gives?

Eddftw

Yeah that is a pretty badass trailer, too bad the game will feel and look nothing like it.

Deny Everything

"Having played quite a bit of the game already, I can confirm that it's an excellent RPG that may very well give Demon's Souls a run for its money as my RPG of the year. Good times ahead for roleplaying fans."

Yeah. I would have considered this if I didn't end up choosing Demon's Souls. I'm happy with my pick though. But if I decide to splurge on another game, this might get the call.

grasslunatic

Awesome trailer.

HiddenAHB

Xbox fans need something to, at least, try to combat Demon's Souls. Awesome video and congrats to Bioware, they deserve it.

But... that dragon came down pretty fast. The game needs more player punishment.

The Young Scot

Jesus Christ that was badass

ArrestedDeveloper

@rsquad
You're right, I watched Giant Bombs quick look of Demon's Souls and I will not be touching it.

Draconianviper

This trailer just brought my interest back into this game. The bombardment of media for this game before somewhat diluted my desire for this game but it hasn't waned completely thanks to this little snippet.

Jennifer Campbell1

As much as I may have disagreed with you earlier in the day, Jim, holy shit do I agree with you on this one!

bastardmaster

Looks like Bioware did bad girls right in this game as opposed to that abomination in the ME2 trailer. Not that I don't dig tattoos and piercings. But that was way over the top.

Also, fappity fap.

ace of knaves

That was so awesomely ludicrous.

TheDirtyHobo

Anyone else getting kind of sick of all these theatric trailers? I trust Bioware completely to make a great fantasy universe, but the fact I've seen more gameplay of ME2 than this, even though this game is just weeks away from launch, is kind of disappointing to me.

bluemeep

I liked the part where the eyes exploded :3

Also, yay for feisty redhead thieves.

Solgrim

I hope this game is good. Because this was another cheap looking trailer in my opinion. It's hard to believe that Bioware has been behind the shit trailers for this game.

HEL105

Every Bioware game that I've bought has been more than worth the money. Looks like that streak is going to continue.

HEL105

Every Bioware game that I've bought has been more than worth the money. Looks like that streak is going to continue.

Happy Chainsaw Man

Sooo, the sorceress can transform into a giant spider and take down a dragon with a single spell? I found my character. And I'll have plenty of time to make her look good with the character creator that comes out weeks before the game.

bmanilow13

if this is 3/4 of what KOTOR is ill be more than happy :) these trailers do look like something straight from Warcraft tho - wtb some gameplay vids

Gazp

Why do I have the feeling that the combat wont be half as fun as this trailer? I hate when that happens with RPGs, even if the end product is good, it always feels like a kick in the face.
While Im kinda expecting this game since I love RPGs like this one, the gameplay I've seen so far puts me on guard (cwutididthr?). Maybe this is one of those games that are way better played then watched.

Takeshi

Although this trailer is seriously badass I won't pick up the game, it can't be as good as the trailer.

Magnalon

@ArrestedDeveloper
That was a horrible video.

Watch Gametrailer's review instead; MUCH more accurate.

Magnalon

@Arrested
Sorry I should have elaborated. He says completely false things like "I'm a Knight, so I can't get magic." You can get magic as a Knight in the first hour of the game (he's played it for "6" hours). He also says "you can't regenerate mana or health, ever, which is outdated". You can do that.

So basically he's really bad at games, and completely turning off people such as yourself from buying it because he can't be bothered to read the manual, and would rather just make jokes about it to make for a funny video.

Eschatos

I find it odd that a dragon is so easily killed, but still AWESOME.

kingtobo

Given that this is the first trailer to get me remotely excited for the game and it's prerendered I'm gonna go ahead and stay unexcited for this until I see a string of glowing reviews.

ration

Awesome!! They got that guy from Gladiator!

Bishna

I WANT IT NAO!!!1

Letters numbers and spaces are ok

Meh cheesy trailers turn me off the game TBH, still getting Demon's Souls.

Edco

Have to say that's pretty hot. Looking forward to more gameplay footage.

Gyrael

@Solgrim
Either Bioware's marketing department has gone to shit or EA's influencing this.

Sonvar

@gyrael and solgrim
Not sure what trailer you watched but this was pretty good. Though I'd rather see gameplay videos though compared to cinematics

Dreamsower

Everyone knows that dragon could've gone down much faster with some 3x Chain-Contingency lower resistances and then plenty of magic missiles. Baldur's Gate II anyone? ...C'mon! Trailer was ok, although some gameplay would be better.

texasgoldrush

I am sure Dragon Age will kill Demon's Souls.............it has a narrative which DS lacks.

dwolfwood

I don't see Dragon Age and Demon's Souls in direct competition. They're both gonna be awesome games and generation must-haves imo.

texasgoldrush

Demon's Souls will probably go down as a "Love it or Hate it" game from what I am hearing. Dragon Age may if the marketing is accurate. Its been terrible.

Disfigurator

I'm far from being an RPG fan, but this... This I MUST have, for I am an over-the-top violence and Horror fan.

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