Dungeons & Dragons To Make Cross Platform Console Game Debut

Dungeons & Dragons is a much celebrated franchise around the world. From its early beginnings as a extremely popular role playing board game, it spawned the likes of a cartoon series and a (sadly awful) movie series, as well as an epic amount of memorabilia and an MMORPG for Windows. So it is fair to say that it is quite a unique universe to delve into. Well, now a new Dungeons & Dragons game has been announced by Atari for XBLA, PlayStation Network and Windows PC Download in the Spring of 2011.

The Forgotten Realms are under attack by the evil Zhentarim, as the next generation of the most popular fantasy role-playing game launches another thrilling interactive adventure. Atari, one of the world’s most recognised publishers and producers of interactive entertainment and Bedlam Games announced today Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale.

Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale marks the first digital download release for the franchise on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation Network, and Windows PC Download at Atari.com in Spring 2011.

  Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale centers on the desperate struggle to defeat the evil Rezlus and his Zhentarim in their attempt to invade and conquer the Dalelands. Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale is an engaging multi-player experience that introduces a riveting narrative and treacherous new characters. Players are charged with the task of restoring order to Nentir Vale by unlocking the secrets of the Mines of Tethyamar, defeating the evil within the treacherous Tower of the Void, leading to the final confrontation with Rezlus himself.

Action-packed RPG gameplay allows for solo and co-op play for up to four players. Gamers use intuitive pick-up-and-play combat combined with a wide assortment of weapons, feats and powers to defeat a wide range of deadly enemies. Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale boasts an array of stunning levels and exploration opportunities set in the richly detailed environments.

“The Dungeons & Dragons franchise remains a priority for Atari as we continue to build upon the ever-evolving narrative with Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale” says Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. “As the first D&D cross-platform digital download title we look forward to expanding the franchise to a growing gaming audience.”

“Wizards of the Coast is excited to offer another great Dungeons & Dragons play experience,” said Liz Schuh, Brand Director at Wizards of the Coast. “This exhilarating game will be a thrill for both current fans of the brand and new players alike.”

So if your looking forward to a bit of Dungeons & Dragons action, stop doing an impression of Uni from the cartoon series and be sure to keep an eye on the God is a Geek website for the latest news on this title.