Still haven’t played Two Worlds II? Tomorrow, GamingBits.com and SouthPeak Games are making it easier for you to get your hands on it! You could win the above pictured new Two Worlds II Xbox 360 game and the Official Two Worlds II Strategy Guide (sorry kids, single-handed sword not included). This will prepare you for the fantasy action role-playing game, and keep you busy for hours. How do you win?
Follow @GamingBits on Twitter and keep a lookout for the giveaway question on Two Worlds II tomorrow, on 2.11.11, at 3pm EST. The first correct response emailed to alexis@gamingbits.com will win both the Two Worlds II Xbox 360 game and Official Strategy Guide (Hint: Read up on the Two Worlds II review here to be best prepared to answer the question!). Since this is for the NTSC release of Two Worlds II, the giveaway is open to residents in North America and Canada only. Good luck, and keep a lookout on @GamingBits. Thanks to SouthPeak Games for sponsoring this giveaway!
Two Worlds II
Available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC (also available in limited Royal Edition)
Game Developer: Reality Pump and Topware Interactive
Publisher: SouthPeak Games
Release date: January 25, 2011
Official website: twoworldstwo.com
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Two Worlds II review summary: Two Worlds II is a leap forward for the fantasy action-RPG series. Character customization and development is very deep, from designing your own character’s appearance to the exponential crafting of weapons, equipment and magic. Things only get better in Two Worlds II the more time that is invested in it, and there will be many hours to sink in (easily over 20 hours). The world of Antaloor is huge and rich with fantasy (orcs, demons, skeletons, and even the unexpected velociraptors). Some of Antaloor’s environments are particularly thick with rich textures and wildly varied with savannahs, jungles, swamps, and more. A few technical issues pop up very rarely, such as loading of objects and repeat cutscenes, but nothing to impede the overall fun. If you enjoy action fantasy role-playing games, you would do yourself an injustice to miss out on Two Worlds II.
Two Worlds II debuts tomorrow in North America for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Along with the standard edition, Two Worlds II is being offered in a “Royal Edition.” For the ultimate loot and a truly limited edition, the Two Worlds II Royal Edition is a must have for game collectors. The Two Worlds II Royal Edition is limited to 5,000 units in North America, and only available from Amazon.com (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) and GameStop.com (Xbox 360, PS3). The Royal Edition packs exclusive in-game content (like the amazing Dragon Scale Armor!) and details on Two Worlds II‘s development with concept art and making-of DVD.
Here is what is included in the Two Worlds II Royal Edition, as noted by TopWare Interactive:
- Bonus DVD (With music tracks, concept art, wallpapers, making-of documentary)
- Exclusive art book
- Double-Sided poster with World map of Antaloor
- Special Edition Dragon Queen statuette (Cassara)
- Unlockable in-game weapons and armor (incl. Elexorien)
- Exclusive in-game quest
- Deck of Two Worlds II Playing Cards
I’m currently knee-deep in Two Worlds II and from what I have played so far, I highly recommend the game for fans of fantasy action role-playing games. For a peek at some captured screens that demonstrate some of the high quality detail in Two Worlds II, see the images below (or here in full screen). So this is my heads-up and warning to you RPG fanatics and collectors of video games, pre-order the Royal Edition now before it is history!
For an introduction to Two Worlds II, see a Q&A primer with SouthPeak Games here. Two Worlds II will be available tomorrow in North America and today is the last day to get some pre-order bonus items ($10 off and t-shirt; details here). For more details on Two Worlds II, visit the official website at www.twoworldstwo.com.
Hope you’ve set some cash aside and plenty of time for this week’s new games. Two heavy hitting game sequels are out in the week ahead: Dead Space 2 and Two Worlds II. Visceral Games and EA release Dead Space 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The hotly anticipated action sci-fi horror reveals more on the protagonist Isaac Clarke while taking place in an expanded metropolis, the Sprawl. Online multiplayer is introduced for the first time in the Dead Space series. If you own both a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, pickup the PlayStation 3 edition for the added bonus PlayStation Move game, Dead Space Extraction (previously only available on the Wii). Prima Games has a nice Collector’s Edition Strategy Guide coming out as well that fans of the series shouldn’t miss. Prima Games’ Dead Space 2 LE guide includes bonus extras in addition to gameplay strategies, such as concept art, interviews, and even a letter from the Church of Unitology.
SouthPeak Games brings Two Worlds II for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, an action-RPG rich with fantasy and a huge open world to explore. Vastly improved over the original Two Worlds game, Two Worlds II will satisfy players craving for an open world fantasy adventure unlike anything else on the horizon. Deep character development and customization of weapons and magic allow players to craft their hero as they enjoy most: ranged arrow attacks, up close dual-wielding sword brawls, stealthy assassinations, or casting some insane spells. Objects and environments also reflect the meticulous attention to detail in Two Worlds II. Don’t miss it.
Both Dead Space 2 and Two Worlds II offer pre-order bonuses, not only saving you some cash, but giving you additional gameplay and in-game items. Watch for reviews of Dead Space 2 and Two Worlds II on GamingBits soon!
New videogame releases in stores, for week of January 24, 2011: (subject to change)
The release of Two Worlds II is near, with less than one week to go before it arrives in stores (or your mailbox). For those looking for more details on some pre-order perks, SouthPeak Games has released screens from the Luciendar Sword and a video of the labyrinth level pre-order exclusives to make any goblin king jealous. GameStop has the pre-order exclusive deal on this bonus content for Two Worlds II so if you want the extra loot, lock it in now.
Watch a video of the labyrinth level here on YouTube.com. Seasoned dungeon crawlers and RPG players can see if their navigational and mapping skills still hold up in a dungeon crammed with many tight corners. Looking at the video, I cringe at the challenge but maybe the loot in the main chamber is worth it!
Remember that in addition to the GameStop pre-order exclusives (available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC), there is an extra $10 rebate and t-shirt you can get for ordering Two Worlds II before it hits the streets. Set off on your adventure prepared with extra gameplay, a sword, t-shirt, and a bonus $10 to keep you fed as you find your way around a maze. Don’t miss out on our little Two Worlds II Q&A primer here for details on some of the unexpected things you will find in this fantasy action-RPG.
Two Worlds II will be available next week on January 25th in North America. For more on Two Worlds II, visit the official website at www.twoworldstwo.com.
