http://www.rpgwatch.com?rwsiteid=1 Watching out for news at RPGWatch http://www.rpgwatch.com?rwsiteid=1 http://www.rpgwatch.com/images/default.gif http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15694 There's a story trailer with some gameplay towards the end for Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue over at Evil Avatar. 2010-09-02T20:44:50+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15693 A couple of reviews for Elemental.  Strategy specialist Troy Goodfellow goes for a 'C' at GameShark: A few hours with Elemental are enough to impress you. The world is generic, but the game map always seems alive. The continent is full of fantasy tropes like lost treasure and inns with mysterious quest givers as well as rival empires and dangerous random beasties.... 2010-09-02T20:41:15+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15692 The debut gameplay trailer for Dungeon Siege III has been released at Gametrailers, with a little over a minute of logos and brief gameplay sequences.  As indicated in previews, there's a definite sense of height to some locations and, otherwise, it looks like you'd expect from a pretty hack'n'slash.... 2010-09-02T20:35:27+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15691 IGN has written a very positive preview for this game. They talk about the much better choice and consequence,  the enhanced game engine as well as the better flexible gameplay. As usual, an excerpt, telling about the choice and consequences: Three opening scenarios multiply out to a full 16 different endings.... 2010-09-02T18:37:26+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15690 During GamesCom, Obsidian's Nathaniel Chapman and Gas Powered Games Chris Taylor sat down and talked with G4.  They talk about the game, and how it will be, not much new info there. But then they talk about this: G4: So when you got access to the franchise, was there anything you were desperate to add or take away right from the start? Nathaniel: I think the thing that felt very natural for us to add was what we're doing with story and companion and choice and consequence of dialogue.... 2010-09-02T18:27:30+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15689 There's a substantial 25- minute interview with Travis Baldree and Jason Beck a The Cynical Brit. Topics include the succes of the original game and the plans for the sequel. 2010-09-02T18:18:07+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15688 It looks like the PC version of Arcania: Gothic 4 might have some hefty requirements - particularly for the CPU.  Alistair wrote in pointing out some comments by Desslock over at the Qt3 forums about revised, rather beefy system requirements.  I asked Desslock about the new specs he posted - apparently these were supplied by NA publisher Dreamcatcher (which is owned by JoWood, anyway) after they agreed the existing ones floating around the 'net weren't accurate.... 2010-09-01T23:22:41+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15687 There's a review of the Saxons DLC for King Arthur over at Resolution Magazine, with the author wanting more inspiration from such content.  The score is 6/10 and here's an excerpt: Having enjoyed King Arthur: The Roleplaying Wargame an awful lot a few months ago I was quite looking forward to seeing what the inevitable DLC or expansion would be.... 2010-09-01T22:54:18+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15686 Two Worlds Vault is reporting DRM details for Two Worlds II, sourced from PC Games Hardware and Gamers Global: According to what Mariusz Szaflik from RP confirmed and Zuxxez told earlier GamersGlobal.de, the title will rely on similar protection as its predecessor: you activate the game via the internet or telephone up to 3 times (subsequent reinstalls on different systems or rigs will require you to contact the publisher) and play.... 2010-09-01T22:50:30+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15685 BioWare has kicked up a new trailer for their upcoming Lair of the Shadowbroker DLC. 2010-09-01T22:46:41+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15684 IGN has a Diablo 3 preview with input from Jay Wilson that they've called a Status Update.  It covers a variety of subjects - obviously including the recent caravan/artisan updates.  Here's a snip on quests, which made me wonder if they've backed off on some of Leonard Boyarsky's influence a little: In terms of the actual questing, Wilson commented on how they'll be structured and how they'll tie into each other as you progress through the game.... 2010-09-01T22:44:27+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15683 Disciples III has been reviewed at IGN, with a middling score of 6/10: Disciples III: Renaissance is a pretty, but relatively shallow experience. Exploring the world is fine, but the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired. The combat system can turn into a repetitive ordeal, though it is entertaining at first.... 2010-09-01T22:39:23+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15682 Lar has a new update on the Flames of Vengeance forums.  The X360 improvements, possible demo and patches for Divinity 2 are addressed: Hello all,To my shame, I once again realize that the pressures of everyday life at Larian stopped me from posting more regular status updates, something I had decided to do some time ago.... 2010-09-01T22:34:59+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15681 A site called Grupo97 has an interview with Paul Neurath, co founder of Looking Glass Studios, about the famous studio.  More recently, Paul's current company Floodgate Entertainment co-developed NWN: Shadows of Undrentide and Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, though this isn't part of the coversation.... 2010-09-01T22:27:18+01:00 http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?rwsiteid=1&newsbit=15680 Shamus Young has kicked up the second part of his Mordin Solus series that he started a few weeks back.  I'm still not sure we're he's going with it, because this second piece is still recapping the history of the Mass Effect universe: The Salarians discovered the Krogan and introduced them to the world of interstellar travel and galactic future toys.... 2010-09-01T22:16:31+01:00