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If a seemingly oddball rumor holds true, it appears that Dragon Age: Origins owners could be devouring a huge slab of DLC in the near future. Something much more epic than Warden’s Keep or Return to Ostagar.

The Czech Web arm of Eurogamer is running the sexy gossip: according to the Web site, EA and Bioware are slated to announce a full expansion for the PC version of the game dubbed Dragon Age: Awakening this January. The content is said to feature a wholly new character, as well as a proper origins narrative, and at least 15 hours of additional play time.

Eurogamer.cz continues with the info drop, stating it believes that the content will drop in Europe this March (possibly retail and digital) and will cost around two-thirds of the game’s original price.

We’ve dropped a letter to Bioware to check the validity of this, but like proper people, the studio’s staff is probably enjoying the seasonal break. We’ll let you guys know when we get the answer. Until then, celebrate the fact that expansions are still being rumored in this era of micro-transactions. 

Rumor: Dragon Age: The Awakening expansion revealed? [Big Download, via Eurogamer.cz]








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Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 02:12
Trevor McGee
Hopefully it'll make the consoles as well, more Dragon Age is always a good thing.
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 02:14
Danzflor
A lot of friend are trying to make me download this for PC, after this I migh give it a try :)
Korolev's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 02:41
Korolev
Kind of a spoiler of an image isn't it? I mean, it's not a major plot event, but did you REALLY have to put the image of poor Jory getting..... well you know. Couldn't you have put a nicer image of Jory just standing, not covered in blood?
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 03:10
Xzyliac
Huh. This'll probably get included in some Platnium edition of DA:O like when Mass Effect got the Platnium treatment and all the ME related DLC was included.

Which sucks but it just seems like a thing they'd do. I couldn't say if they' offer it as a download for consoles. Maybe. I'm not too experienced in the field of expansions.
DanielCampbell's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 03:15
DanielCampbell
I like it when publishers release a platinum version with all the DLC. If there is a game I have always thought about trying and never got around to it, the GOTY editions usually entice me enough to pick it up. I could see why early adapters would feel screwed over by it though.
Neo Rena's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 03:38
Neo Rena
@Daniel
Eh, I bought all the Fallout 3 DLC before the GOTY and I don't feel screwed over. Mostly it's because my money is going towards a company I actually like and hope to see succeed.
It's the gamers' selfishness that is ruining the industry (what with pirating and all that).

Back on topic, can't wait to see this! Was hoping they'd have an expansion, but with how they treated Mass Effect I didn't hold much hope.
hpv's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 03:57
hpv
Unless this is the cut human commoner class that they did most of the voice work for I can't see them adding a new character origin that you then play through the rest of the game with. I'd rather see a new origin that takes you through a different part of the world anyway.

Either way, as long as they don't tap Orson Scott Card to write on it I'll be buying.
Mechman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 04:20
Mechman
I'd doubt it. A full expansion going from announced to released in 3 months? Especially given that EA hasn't included it in any sales forecasts? Especially when the source is a czech site that said they found it in a retailer listing?
I'm gonna say 90% chance it's not real.
squirrelyg's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 04:35
squirrelyg
I'd love to see an expansion. I've only just purchased this and have put in about 6.5 hours, and I'm hooked. I'll do atleast 3 playhroughs for sure.

Could anyone tell me if I'm moving slowly through the game I've only just reached the first town, and the begining.
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 04:58
Danzflor
don't worry squirrelyg i'm downloading this andi'm going to see if this is really profitebLe/ ??? Xd
Springsteen's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 06:29
Springsteen
@squirrelyg:Depending on your Origins story, you're either moving abhorrently slow or perfectly on-track with what is expected.

I'd bet on the second =D

SPOILERS SPOILERS

Besides, before the Battle at Ostagar there are quite a few sidequests that you're probably taking care of.
SidewaysMatty's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 07:01
SidewaysMatty
Only just beat the main game. So this rumor is good timing for me if it turns out to be true. Might be an excuse to play through the game again trying different decisions, because normally I'd move onto another game instead of replaying a rather long one even if there will be some differences a second time.
KrazyKraut's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 08:29
KrazyKraut
what did they say? they will support this game for years? this is the first year^^
The Silent Protagonist's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 08:37
The Silent Protagonist
The more I hear about Dragon Age, the more I'm convinced it was released as an incomplete game - that's not worth any of my money.
Obirano's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 09:11
Obirano
Yeah. 60 or so hours is nowhere near complete.
The Silent Protagonist's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 09:31
The Silent Protagonist
@Obirano - Length of play has no correlation with a complete experience. A game could be four or ten hours long and be a complete game, but Bioware clearly withheld content from the start with intent to sell it. That's what makes it an incomplete game.

If I'm not letting Bandai-Namco get away with it, why should Bioware get a pass?
Chibi_Zero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 09:31
Chibi_Zero
The Silent Protagonist: I wish more games were that incomplete. I haven't spent that much time playing a game since Persona 3.
Janxer's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 09:47
Janxer
Honestly? The difference between "DLC" and "expansion" is entirely a fictional one. DLC is simply downloadable content, expansion is added content that EXPANDS THE GAME.

Also, I find this whining about DLC, and "expansions were much better" to be retarded. When "expansions" were common, people whined their assbeards off about them instead.
puppy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 09:55
puppy
I love this game so much. It hurts *sobs*.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 09:55
Tubatic
@The Silent Protagonist

Its a matter of perspective I think.

If you look at it as things that were planned, designed, and not released with the original retail release, then yep, you could say its withheld content.

If you look at it as Content that, without models of digital distribution, would have been solidly left on the cutting room floor, then you could consider that what was in the retail package (including the free at retail Shale DLC) was what was intended as the retail release and that's what they did. Separately, some items were considered added but non-essential: If you don't pick up any of the DLC, you're most certainly getting a full experience.

To be frank, I think Dragon Age is worth your time and money because of the massive amounts of content.

Further, consider that Namco-Bandai is witholding content that's "locked" on the disc from day one. Bioware, on the other hand, is releasing content that's seeing additional development and requires a download of final content.

But ultimately, how you feel about DLC is what it is, whether you're limiting yourself from great content or not. If the millions of ords of discourse on the matter hasn't changed your mind on it, I do reckon the supporters now, in the comments, can't convince you either.

happy gaming!
Obirano's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 10:19
Obirano
I agree with tubatic.
I've gotten plenty for my money and I'm not downloading a key for junk already on the disc just so they can charge me more. I felt like I had a complete enough experience.
dyeah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 11:26
dyeah
I though Dragon Age Origins was a great game but I really thought there DLC was shoddy.

very minor spoilers** I remember the first time I was at the camp and there was a quest indicator. I started a conservation with the guy to only learn it was the quest for the Warden's keep. I thought this was a pretty crappy solicitation for my $5. **end spoilers.

Fallout 3 had a great model for DLC where it was transparent if you did not have it. The best use of DLC is where there are some subtle gems of lore that stand on their own but also may imply an interesting adventure that can come to fruition.
StingingVelvet's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 11:28
StingingVelvet
I would love it to be so, we shall see. Real expansions and not just DLC would make me giggle.
Uzzy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 11:55
Uzzy
Man, if DA:O is incomplete, I can't wait for it to be finished. How much game are we going to get then? 200 hours? Full of even more detailed backstory, plot and great characters? More journal entries on the lore of Ferelden and the World? Man, that'd be awesome.

As for the timing issue, let's not forget that DA:O was pretty much finished in April, and was delayed purely so it'd be released on all three gaming systems at the same time. There's time in there for the writing team to work on something new, I'd reckon.

Anyway, more DA is good, in whatever form it comes. Hoping this rumour is true.
Nickosha's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 12:53
Nickosha
Yes, yes, yes! DLC is one of the worst gaming developments of the past few years. Why the hell would I want to pay $5 or $10 to pick up a game I haven't played for ages only to play for another hour and get a set of armor? Not even worth getting back into the game,imo, and it is usually a pretty bad value. But an expansion pack, that's something I can get excited about because it has so much more content and much more room for a decent main quest with an actual plot line.

Also, I think we can all agree that first day DLC is usually bad as well.
runtheplacered's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 14:28
runtheplacered
I love and hate the upcoming DLC and expansions. I love it for the obvious reason of being able to get moar out of the game. It was a fantastic game. I hate it because I don't really feel liking playing it through a second time until the DLC and expansions stop coming, so I can play it through all the way with the entire game "intact". Oh well, what are ya gonna do?
pot's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 15:37
pot
Dragon Age was amazing. I also believe this rumor is probably true as on the Dragon Age page it specifically mentions "expansion packs and DLC".
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/01/2010 16:38
Gameboi
Not much of an RPG guy, but I'm sooo in love with this game. My other games curse you for the neglect.
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