Frogwares is reaching out to develop more adventure-themed games, and this is one of the lead titles for that direction. Dracula: Origins comes along more than a century after Bram Stoker first created the character of Dracula, and the game tries to stay in that outline - versus other forays into blood-feeding such as Anne Rice's popular "Lestat" take on such entities. Both were portrayed as sexy and impelling creatures, but as different as night and day (poor choice of words, I know). The other cast of (Stoker's) characters are present as well. The gallery includes the missing Jonathan Harker, Van Helsing, Mina Harker and a collection of interactive characters that exist only to be food - or help.
Gameplay: 7
Graphics: 8
Sound: 7.5
Difficulty: Medium
Concept: 6
Overall: 7.5
Hardcore Gamer: The games offered up in the pay what you want tier include Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Journey: The Heart of Gaia, Dracula: Origin, and Dracula: Love Kills.
PC Games published an overview of quest mods for Dragon Age: Origins. The list includes four already released download modifications and one mod which is currently in development (a project called "Icewind Dale").
Bioware released 12 new screenshots, showcasing combat in various forms.
