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Overlord II devs on DLC and screaming mothers photo

I've been playing Overlord II all weekend and loving it, despite a number of issues. That's why I'm all for some extra content, which Triumph Studios is planning to announce in the near future. When asked about any future DLC for Overlord II, creative director Lennart Sas was revealed that it is currently being worked on.

"We’re actually working on that now and it’ll be announced soon," confirmed Sas. He refused to give any comment as to what the content actually is, or whether "working on that," means, "it's been ready for weeks and we're just holding onto it."

More interestingly, however, is the story Sas shared on one angry parent who apparently tried to stop Overlord II's release in the studio's home country of the Netherlands: "Some woman called us out of the blue last week and told us that her 12-year old boy had come home with a free brochure, which is distributed across the Netherlands in all game stores, toy stores and what not. So, he’s 12-years old, which is old enough to buy the game and she read what it was about.

"She called us and said, 'I’m going to stop this game from being released! I’ve already called the major retailers and we’re going to ban it! You’re despicable. You should use your talents for something else…' and blah-blah-blah-blah-blah."

Sas points out of course that Overlord games sound worse on paper when you don't have the cartoon-like context of the game. Still, with seal clubbing and mass murder as part of Overlord II's features, it's surprising that it's never been more of a controversial title. Just goes to show what a comical visual style lets you get away with.


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Dimly's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:01
Dimly
The new DLC should add her in the game... so we can strangle her.
Velt's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:01
Velt
Im loving this game, is actually very fun, I can kill hippies... just plain fun.

You know that in a game where you send minions to kill little furry things some people are going to get it the wrong way.
Brandon Undead's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:01
Brandon Undead
Review plz.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:02
ParaParaKing
Well maybe the rating of 12 is a bit low then?

Also since the 360 version has a DLC option on the title screen, this was to be expected.

If the DLC is more story mission stuff, I will happily buy it. Although Overlord II has some terrible bugs, it's quite a nice game.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:06
Josh Tolentino
I'm loving it right now, but I think I might have made a mistake buying the PC version. We still don't have any word on whether DLC will be available for the PC version.

Raising Hell for Overlord I was released as DLC for the 360 version (right?) and as a separate retail expansion (downloadable in the US later) for PC, but that's still not a confirmation on their end.
jackburnt's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:07
jackburnt
I sent back Prototype to Gamefly and have an empty spot.

So... hurry up and send back Overlord 2!
walkyourpath's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:10
walkyourpath
The scores for this game so far have been luke-warm, but it's much more fun than most of the higher rated games I've played this year.
Vrynix's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:10
Vrynix
I wonder Jim, if you love Overlord II that much are you going to do everything possible to play Overlord: Dark Legend as well?
RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:22
RiotMonster
Loved the demo.. Can't wait to play the full game.. I wish I wasn't broke..
Velt's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:44
Velt
It has some bugs yes but is actually very fun.
I dont know about the DLC for PC. They can release it on STEAM i think.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 14:59
Takeshi
Ah you've got to love the Dutch. Especially the screaming mothers.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 15:03
Holyetheline
I need to play this hell.
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 15:47
Shadowiii
I want this game. And I want Destructoid's review. Also, IGN hates this game series, and NOBODY KNOWS WHY.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 16:10
Elsa
.. it's not rated M? Hmmm... I guess with the seal clubbing and all, I'm a little surprised - but then again, the whole rating system seems odd anyway.
Brandon Undead's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 16:29
Brandon Undead
IGN probably didn't get PAID to like it.
Tye The Czar's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 16:39
Tye The Czar
This proves that haters just know diddly.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 16:42
Jim Sterling
Our review is coming. Unfortunately I was told a review copy was on the way but it never turned up so I gave up on the weekend and bought it. So, late review, but it's coming this week.
HiddenAHB's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 17:41
HiddenAHB
YAY for Review!
I think Overlord isn't seen as a "evil" game because it has a humorous and cartoonish aspect, so the real game doesn't look that bad.
But still, is a lot of fun, i getting my copy as soon as possible.

PS: If i don't feel offended by this game i will be disaponted.
BattyAdroit's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/29/2009 19:23
BattyAdroit
God, I love Overlord. LOVE it.
whormongr's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 01:12
whormongr
I will get t later- it is definitely in the queue for me of wants- though the demo on ps3 was buggy as hell
JustLikeBuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 03:55
JustLikeBuck
If anything, I think the Overlord world is a direct result of all this "BAN VIOLENCE! BAD NUDITY! BAN ANYTHING REMOTELY OFFENSIVE!" idiocy.

It's tamer than the original Dungeon Keeper in some respects. Could you get away with The Dark Mistress in this day and age.

Ah, I long for the days when parents did their job by ignoring what their kids played/watched.
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