Two years of Dragon Age DLC planned; expansion packs considered
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Oct 13th 2009 at 9:27AM } 
Darrah expects that the DLC will make it onto all platforms, except for the mods toolset, which will likely be PC-only. We'll maintain cautious optimism about Dragon Age DLC until BioWare brings the goods to market. The developer is lucky that Mass Effect took place in space, because the lack of DLC (support and testing) certainly made us want to scream.
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Lunastra78 (PSN: lunastra78) @ Oct 13th 2009 9:29AM
Horse armor confirmed.
arkweld @ Oct 13th 2009 9:45AM
and a free sucker with every purchase!
Dr. Bradwart [100% Reagan Conservative!] @ Oct 13th 2009 9:32AM
Nice reference. But there was 2 years of ME DLC as well....
Ryan @ Oct 13th 2009 10:25AM
I guess technically they didnt lie.
The 2 pieces of DLC were released in a 2 year time frame. They never said *how* much DLC would be made available.
Dr. Bradwart [100% Reagan Conservative!] @ Oct 13th 2009 10:28AM
Oh, I don't know how much BioWare promised for Mass Effect. I was just pointing out what 'two years' could mean.
TMGE_rock @ Oct 13th 2009 9:33AM
and we all know that in space no one can hear you scream!
*looking at you DSG* ¬_¬
Saihna @ Oct 13th 2009 10:16PM
*whisper* i can hear her scream.....
nriveraexpress @ Oct 13th 2009 9:48AM
you win again EA
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Oct 13th 2009 9:50AM
Item packs? Oh, Bioware. Tell me you can do better than that.
iHavepants {SteamPSN: Arkanti} @ Oct 13th 2009 9:55AM
I'm sure they'll be priced accordingly and if all else fails, don't buy it!
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Oct 13th 2009 10:55AM
I was waiting on someone to say that. Haha.
Yeah, ten bucks for a few hours of new dungeon goodness, or two bucks for a bag of swords? Which would be the better choice? Hmm...
iHavepants {SteamPSN: Arkanti} @ Oct 13th 2009 9:52AM
No you cannot post Tmac, get out.
tmacairjordan87 @ Oct 13th 2009 10:12AM
What?
iHavepants {SteamPSN: Arkanti} @ Oct 13th 2009 11:18AM
It was a test, and here you are yet again. Serious question, why come to all the articles about a game you have absolutely no interest in?
tmacairjordan87 @ Oct 13th 2009 11:25AM
I go where I want, and I'm everywhere at once.
Duke @ Oct 13th 2009 11:52AM
Obviously people don't dislike tmac as much as they seem to dislike you...whoever you are.
Sidebuster @ Oct 13th 2009 9:56AM
This game seems too linear for DLC to be usefull. I'm sure it isn't though. I'm not even sure if it is open world (No invisible walls).
chililili @ Oct 13th 2009 9:59AM
Oh guess which game I'm interested in but now will definitely wait 1 year to buy
Freak Mojo @ Oct 13th 2009 10:20AM
Exactly... the inevitable "Game of the Year" edition. I hate that :(
Ryan @ Oct 13th 2009 10:26AM
If anything this article made my decision on what game to buy next 1/3 simpler.
Now, do I get Borderlands or Brutal Legend?
devilsei @ Oct 13th 2009 10:01AM
Its been confirmed, animal armor item packs and one DLC-release per year...
OremLK @ Oct 13th 2009 10:02AM
Day 1 for me. As with all BioWare games.
Filthy Assistant @ Oct 13th 2009 10:07AM
Too bad the game doesn't actually look that good. I want a real Baldur's Gate sequel guldernit.
Dr. Bradwart [100% Reagan Conservative!] @ Oct 13th 2009 10:11AM
While you are entitled to your opinion, did you not see the trailer yesterday? You can make guys ASPLODE!
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 13th 2009 10:24AM
I'm so worried about it, I've never not enjoyed a bioware game immensely but this one seems like it's just teetering on the edge of failure
Filthy Assistant @ Oct 13th 2009 11:14AM
It reminds me a lot of an Obsidian game, really. And Obsidian games are usually lower-quality Bioware games. It just concerns me that the only unique thing I've seen about it is how blood splatters on your character and MORE SEX SCENEEEES.
It also, from what I can tell, hasn't had as much dev time as most Bioware games. It seems like sort of a side-project to put out until Mass Effect 2 is done.
Of course, I would love to be proven wrong and see how great it is, but I'm not really expecting the best.
arrrgh @ Oct 13th 2009 12:45PM
seriously disappointed in this game after the brood mother trailer.
Archon (Charity Game-a-thon with live feed on Sat: arhn.eu ) @ Oct 13th 2009 10:10AM
Please be good, please be good...
BirukT @ Oct 13th 2009 10:13AM
It better just be insignificant DLC for the first year. Otherwise, there is absolutely no reason why it shouldn't already be on the Disc. Or they better do like AA and give it away for free which won't happen, but one can hope.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 13th 2009 10:23AM
why? They didn't say it would be available the same day as the game's release. If it comes out two months later why should it be on the disc?
D dogg @ Oct 13th 2009 10:26AM
Here's the deal - if I can educate one person, than I've helped. Let's assume you have no project management experience, OK?
You have a team (graphic artists, sound engineer, programmers, etc.) and you have a date that a project must be done. Now, on top of that, this project has to be tested by people you have no control over, pressed on discs by people you have no control over and advertised and shipped by people you have no control over.
Do you see where I'm going with this?
Sure, I would say some company's PURPOSELY make items solely for additional money (DLC) but don't think for one minute ALL games are made by Blizzard (it's done when it's done) and can afford that model.
Game company's go under all the time so don't think it's a magic formula. If I put you in charge of a game company tomorrow for only one title, I bet you'd shit your pants by the 2nd week... every day.
LegendaryRedass @ Oct 13th 2009 10:52AM
Supposedly you can get 800 hours out of this game. I think that's plenty on one disk. We've already had this discussion over dlc and what should be on the disk. It's old. If you don't want to pay for it, if you think it's a rip off, then don't buy it. If you think it's not fair, send them a message by not paying for it.
If operation anchorage had come out the same day as fallout 3, we'd be hearing the same complaints. Despite fallout 3 being one of the best values is gaming.
BirukT @ Oct 13th 2009 1:03PM
Ok, couple things:
1) Perhaps, a year is a little long to wait for new, quality DLC and I apologize for apparently offending many. However, if quality DLC is released within 2-6 months that most likely means it was in development with the game itself. So, again, why isn't it on the disc?
2) Many a games release date has been pushed back to a later date. You don't need project management experience to know that. Particularly, this holiday season with the release of MW2. You are telling me these games are not still undergoing additional development as a result? So its not inconceivable for Bioware to do this itself on occasion and I doubt they will suffer any harsh repercussions as a result.
3) If the game does indeed have 800 hours of game play than fine. I rarely finish a game of that magnitude and so I will not require the DLC. Nevertheless, if this discussion has been argued before and you tire of it, feel free not to contribute next time.
squeehunter @ Oct 13th 2009 10:15AM
So they're saying that there's going to be 2 years of "new shit"? Kekekeke... This is the right game right?
MC Double Def DP @ Oct 13th 2009 10:18AM
Waiting for the DLC will give me more time to play Demon's Souls!
Dirty @ Oct 13th 2009 10:19AM
No wonder publishers dont like new IP's. What can possibly go wrong here guys? Bioware makes new fantasy rpg...... and I was SOLD.
Ian @ Oct 13th 2009 10:27AM
No sense getting GotY'd or Super'd. Best just to wait for the Ultimate HD version.
Dr. Bradwart [100% Reagan Conservative!] @ Oct 13th 2009 10:30AM
You all shouldn't wait for the GotY. It'll either A: Be in that 'ugly as sin' Greatest Hits case or B: Not include the vouchers for the DLC shipping day one.
Do what you want, but I'm getting my Collectors Edition now.
Tep @ Oct 13th 2009 10:38AM
"Be in that 'ugly as sin' Greatest Hits case"
What is with people a video game case? It's not like you'd be looking at it all day or something. It's not that fucking serious!
Dr. Bradwart [100% Reagan Conservative!] @ Oct 13th 2009 10:42AM
It matters to a lot of collectors/people with OCD's. I don't like the GH design. It also usually screws up the game art. Haven't you seen the Halo 2 GH case? *shudders*
kentuckyfried @ Oct 13th 2009 2:33PM
I'm sure there are plenty of people who thought covers were so ugly, they designed their own.
CynicalStrike @ Oct 13th 2009 11:33AM
HORSE ARMOUR COMFIRMED!!!
CynicalStrike @ Oct 13th 2009 11:34AM
*confirmed.
Feel free to vote me down now.
CynicalStrike @ Oct 13th 2009 1:16PM
Thank you. I wish all my fuck-ups turned invisible.
Richards | PSN F4W @ Oct 13th 2009 11:57AM
It's amazing how such a large game already quite possibly has the most DLC already planned and good to go.
Anywho, my only issue with this fantastic game is the controls. I really haven't heard much to as how it feels on the PS3. Sadly my PC blew up so I won't be able to play it the traditional way, but really hope the experience on the PS3 works out because it would be a shame to miss out on a game BIOWARE put so much heart into. This is what gaming is all about imo.
poopaloop @ Oct 13th 2009 12:10PM
Is this game going to be a point and watch your guy fight or like Mass Effect where you do the fighting?
RKN @ Oct 13th 2009 12:39PM
Hmm, should I just wait for the GOTY then?
ECVOICE @ Oct 13th 2009 10:40PM
Guess I won't be selling this after the first play-through after all...