The demo, which packs in 90-minutes of gameplay (WHOA!), contains the entire first dungeon...]]>
THQ has announced that those of you still on the fence about Vigil’s Darksiders will soon get the chance to try that bad boy out via a lengthy demo coming to both PSN and XBL on February 25.

The demo, which packs in 90-minutes of gameplay (WHOA!), contains the entire first dungeon encounter from the game known as the Twilight Cathedral. Described as both “engaging and challenging”, the level contains dozens of puzzles for players to solve, new pieces of equipment to discover and epic boss battles against the monstrous demon Jailer and the savage bat-winged Tiamat.

David Adams, General Manager of Vigil Games commented, “We are really pumped to be bringing a playable demo for Darksiders to Xbox 360 and PlayStation3. We really wanted to give gamers a true idea of the variety of gameplay that the game offers and so rather than just making a standard 20-minute demo version of the first few levels, we decided to give away this massive level and reveal the true essence of the game.”

The full game itself is of course already out for both PS3 and 360.

Say what you will about THQ/Vigil’s Darksiders…by most accounts it’s a SOLID game and a promising new franchise at the very least. While the title just released, there are plenty of folks already craving more and today some sketches of the remaining Four Horsemen (to accompany War) have hit the net...]]>

Say what you will about THQ/Vigil’s Darksiders…by most accounts it’s a SOLID game and a promising new franchise at the very least. While the title just released, there are plenty of folks already craving more and today some sketches of the remaining Four Horsemen (to accompany War) have hit the net to satisfy. Introducing “Strife”, “Fury”, and “Death” as conceptualized by Darksiders‘ lead, Vigil boss man, and overall comic bad-ass Joe Madureira. Does the existence of these sketches imply that a Darksiders sequel is guaranteed? Well, not really, but funny how starring Death in the face can make fans so hopeful.

We’ll keep you posted as new details emerge.

Via VG247

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Be among them and attack from behind, its time for another episode of EpicBattleCry! In this week’s skirmish, we cringe as Tony Hawk sinks to new depths to sell copies of Ride, warm up our trigger finger for Metal Slug XX, rally around the rumor a new NBA Jam is headed our way, and discuss the recent Sony survey that points to premium (as in paid) subscription services coming to PSN.

With the Consumer Electronics Show 2010 behind us, we take a look at the offerings for gamers. Microsoft announced Game Room, and also confirmed Natal will be out this year. Sony launched the first salvo for 3D gaming and announced an expansion of PSN video services beyond the PlayStation platform. Who brought the heat, who stabbed themselves in the face? We sharpen the Axe on CES 10.

The Battle Cry of the Week calls on Nintendo to bring OLED technology to the next DS console, thanks George Lucas for the greatest unintentional entertainment of the week, celebrates Darksiders and other new, kick-ass IPs, and has love for Crystal Dynamics and the hope that we may see a new Legacy of Kain game one day.

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Publisher: THQ |Developer: Vigil Games
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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GAME SUMMARY:

Penned by legendary comic book artist Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers, The Ultimates), Darksiders is set in a Post-Apocalyptic demon-ravaged world where evil forces have prematurely brought about the end of the time. Originally sent to oversee the destruction of Earth, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have been betrayed by their master, stripped of their powers and cast down to Earth. Players take on the role of WAR — the first of the Four Horsemen — as he embarks on a brutal quest of vengeance and revenge against the forces that betrayed him with the help of his phantom steed RUIN. The first title from new THQ studio Vigil Games, Darksiders: Wrath of War features open-world exploration, a deep combat system and a huge arsenal of modern and mythical weapons. [THQ]

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