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250poundbeefcake wrote...

Well, first, lets use a bit of logic here. Now, what do we know about Biowares history or track record?

- Bioware has always used the same engine for their sequels that they used for the original game. There are multiple reasons they do this. A major reason is that it cuts down on development time (which also means significantly cutting down on $$$) as the team(s) are familiar with how everything works.

-The original Baldur's Gate was released in November of 1998. Its sequel, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was released in September of 2000. That is about two years. The original Mass Effect was released in November of 2007, and Mass Effect 2 January of 2010. Again, roughly two years.

-The original Dragon Age for the PC was set to be released in March of 2009, and was essentially finished and ready to ship, but due to EA's marketing agenda, they pulled the plug last second and decided to ship it simultaneously with the xbox and playstion versions in November around the Holidays. So with the original March release date in mind for DA:O, and a tentative date set for February 2011 for a new Dragon Age title.....well, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to put two and two together.

-Also, the original game stays somewhat fresh in the players mind with only a 2 year time gap in between.  It's of my opinion that Bioware intentionally makes it a goal to get a sequel out with a two year time limit and maybe some change give or take.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we know we have a Dragon Age 2 on our hands.

For serial.

Damn, great info dude, thanks.  Just makes me more excited now

[Lintanis]

The Hardest Thing In The World wrote...

It's the date for 1.04 patch release, fellas.

That is  almost believable :lol:

[StephenCharles]

250poundbeefcake wrote...

Well, first, lets use a bit of logic here. Now, what do we know about Biowares history or track record?

- Bioware has always used the same engine for their sequels that they used for the original game. There are multiple reasons they do this. A major reason is that it cuts down on development time (which also means significantly cutting down on $$$) as the team(s) are familiar with how everything works.

-The original Baldur's Gate was released in November of 1998. Its sequel, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was released in September of 2000. That is about two years. The original Mass Effect was released in November of 2007, and Mass Effect 2 January of 2010. Again, roughly two years.

-The original Dragon Age for the PC was set to be released in March of 2009, and was essentially finished and ready to ship, but due to EA's marketing agenda, they pulled the plug last second and decided to ship it simultaneously with the xbox and playstion versions in November around the Holidays. So with the original March release date in mind for DA:O, and a tentative date set for February 2011 for a new Dragon Age title.....well, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to put two and two together.

-Also, the original game stays somewhat fresh in the players mind with only a 2 year time gap in between.  It's of my opinion that Bioware intentionally makes it a goal to get a sequel out with a two year time limit and maybe some change give or take.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we know we have a Dragon Age 2 on our hands.

For serial.

Wow, great investigation. Seems like there might be a serious possibility of that release date being DA2. 

[GardenSnake]

Is there still any doubt? It's DA2, look it up on 1up, Greg and Ray openely talk about a DA2 already being made, it's only a matter of time before they confirm it.

[Lord Gremlin]

Well, there's some doubt still. It's no secret that DA2 is being made, the question is - will it be released 2.01.2011 or it'll be released later and this date is for some big DLC.



And now I'll check 1up.

[Tinxa]

It's a bit strange they already finalised the date. Usually they say first quarter of 2011 for a long time and then they say APRIL 2011 for a while and only then a date is set.

[Furionx5]

If DA2 is really coming out on 02.01.11 I think I'll wait awhile before I buy it, due to the issues with DA:O and Awakening. I really believe they should hold off on DA2 and get the issues fixed with the current game and expansion before releasing a second game of Dragon Age.

[Gorthaur the Cruel]

Furionx5 wrote...
 I really believe they should hold off on DA2 and get the issues fixed with the current game and expansion before releasing a second game of Dragon Age.

They probably have two teams, with one working on the next patch, and the other working on DA2.

[Vespasian 91]

Well its E3 next week, we will more then likely find out what its about then.

[HTTP 404]

RinpocheSchnozberry wrote...

Dragon Effect 1: Multidimensional Boogaloo

haha!  that would be one game that could effectively kill two series with one stone.

[Zy-El]

I think DA2 will be a standalone game that will be able to import game saves from DA:O and DA:A. It will have bugs but not the same bugs as the previous two titles.

DA2 will likely be based on the same game engine but have entirely different scripts, cutscenes, inventory and whatnot. Combat and mechanics won't change drastically other than perhaps the user interface - maybe they can even allow you to craft stuff while in Camp (hint, hint).

I'd have no reservations about pre-buying and installing DA2 on my PC. Consoles - hmmm, you might want to wait for the initial reviews before buying.

[mythman34]

At first, when I saw it, I figured it was DA2. But now, I think it would make a ton more sense if it was an expansion. But if it IS DA2, it should be set in either Orlais or Nevarra.

[Slarth79]

Rebellion99 wrote...

Well its E3 next week, we will more then likely find out what its about then.

No info coming from EA www.vg247.com/2010/06/10/ea-announces-e3-line-up/ but it could make an appearence 

[bl00dsh0t]

Slarth79 wrote...

Rebellion99 wrote...

Well its E3 next week, we will more then likely find out what its about then.

No info coming from EA www.vg247.com/2010/06/10/ea-announces-e3-line-up/ but it could make an appearence 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO



May we be postively surprised!!! *bad attempt mustering optimism...failing*

[Behindyounow]

I just hope to god that date isn't for the stupid anime.

[Slarth79]

Good lord that's a posibility

[bzombo]

i almost hope the date is for the anime. i want enough development time put into da2 so that no corners are cut.

[SnakeHelah]

It most likely won't be DA 2, If it's DA2 then it will be announced at E3 so no hopes up!

[Slarth79]

SnakeHelah wrote...

It most likely won't be DA 2, If it's DA2 then it will be announced at E3 so no hopes up!

You mean like this 

kotaku.com/5560860/rumor-e3-floorplan-reveals-mass-effect-dragon-age-sequels

[TheMadCat]

Behindyounow wrote...

I just hope to god that date isn't for the stupid anime.

Nah, EA listed a Dragon Age title for early 2011 in their financial road map. It may be the 2/01/11 thing, but there's a game coming out around the same time and more then likely they'll use it to push this anime movie hard the same way live action movies push their spin off games. Stuff it in our faces while it's fresh and hot in the minds and media.

[Lintanis]

Be when the Anime Movie comes out

[mythman34]

I hope it's an expansion pack - that way, we get more DA, AND DA2 isn't rushed.



'Course, there's really no guarantee that it won't be rushed either way... =(

[bucknut07]

I for one hope that the date isn't for the Anime. Not that I wont watch it but I think hyping an Anime that wasn't announced yet in an expansion is tacky. I think, now i don't know for certain, but I think that it is just another expansion. It's to soon for DA2 but not to soon for another expansion. Keep in mind we don't know how long Awakening was done before released, unlike origins where we know it was completed I believe two years before release.



If I'm wrong on the time frame between Origins being completed and it's rtelease sorry and please feel free to correct me.