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BioWare Designer Defends Dragon Age Storage DLC
BioWare Designer Defends Dragon Age Storage DLC
Downloadable content can be a touchy subject for gamers, and has led to controversy on more than one occasion. The latest recipient of fan thrashing is BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins , and lead systems designer George ...
Dragon Age: the hidden seven dollar storage fee
Dragon Age: the hidden seven dollar storage fee
fidgit.com — Like any gear-based RPG, you're going to be collecting a lot of stuff in Dragon Age .... A lot. Some of it you'll be equipping, but most of it will just accumulate until you need it. The developers know this. They intend to make more money from you ... (more) Dragon Age: the hidden seven dollar storage fee
Bioware responds to Dragon Age inventory criticism
Bioware responds to Dragon Age inventory criticism
fidgit.com — I'd like to thank lead systems designer Georg Zoeller for taking the time to post the following... comment in response to my complaint about additional inventory space being part of the DLC for sale for Dragon Age. Hey Tom, For what it's worth, 'EA' ... (more) Bioware responds to Dragon Age inventory criticism
Dragon Age: Impressions
weritsblog.com — Yesterday the long wait for Bioware's latest venture, Dragon Age: Origins, came to and end.  I went... with the Digital Deluxe version from Steam.  I played for 3 hours or so yesterday.  Read on for my no spoiler impressions.  The ... (more) Dragon Age: Impressions
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Dragon Age Designer Says DLC Not Meant to Rip Off Players
The Escapist : Latest News — ... idea, and I'm curious why BioWare wasn't able to implement one while they had the original idea, rather than scrapping the item entirely. More likely than not, there was no intentional foul play on anyone's part, with more than storage chests on the mind of BioWare as it developed Dragon Age: Origins . Regardless, day one DLC that must be paid for will likely continue to cause frustration in the future, especially when it includes aspects that can improve the play experience. Via: 1up

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