Earlier this week, we saw the release of the demo for Big Huge Games and Studio 38’s new IP: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. For those of you who haven’t heard, a lot of buzz has been spreading around this game in part because of some of the great names attached to the project such as Ken Rolston, lead designer of The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and Oblivion, Todd McFarlane of Spawn fame and R.A. Salvatore, one of the best-selling fantasy authors. The demo is available for 360, PS3 and PC.
As an added incentive, players who finish the demo will unlock special items for when the full game arrives, as well as bonus items for Mass Effect 3 when it launches in March. What’s more, further Reckoning items can be unlocked for playing the Mass Effect 3 demo, due out in the next few weeks. For something free, it sounds so wonderful. Check for details and trailer after the break.
From press release:
By playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo, gamers will receive two unlocks for Mass Effect 3:
· Reckoner Knight Armor: This armor will maximize damage done in close-quarters combat while a beefed–up power cell feeds energy into weapon systems to increase projectile velocity.
· The Chakram Launcher: This weapon uses a fabricator to manufacture lightweight, explosive ammunition discs. This weapon is earned after completing the Reckoning demo and watching the trailer at the end.By playing the upcoming Mass Effect 3 demo, fans will unlock the following items for Reckoning when the game launches on February 7, inspired by Mass Effect:
· N7 Armor: Players can unlock special armor inspired by Commander Shepard’s iconic N7 battle armor including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves.
· Onmiblade Daggers: A holographic blade stemming from Commander Shepard’s Omni-Tool, the Omni-blade allows players to stab enemies in close combat. Once players install and play the Mass Effect 3 demo, they will unlock the daggers.In addition to the Mass Effect items above, players who play the Reckoning demo will also unlock:
· Twist of Fate Card: This card boosts the player’s ice resistance and is immediately unlocked when he or she activates the Reckoning demo using his or her Origin account.
· Twinned Souls Chakram: A unique weapon that damages enemies while boosting player health and mana in Reckoning.
· The Infernal Helm: Unlocked after completing the Reckoning Tutorial Mode, this protective helmet increases players’ fire damage throughout Amalur.
