DUNGEON SIEGE II

A thousand years ago, the crusaders of Azunai crossed swords with the legions of Zaramoth in the final battle of a century-long rebellion. As the tyrannical god Zaramoth struck the final blow through Azunai?s trembling shield, the earth shook. In that moment, the forces of magic were unchained, and both armies were consumed in a brilliant cataclysm that stretched for leagues across the Plain of Tears. Only a scarred wasteland remained as final testament to the First Age of Man.

And for a millennium, magic has continued to spread to the farthest corners of the world, freely flowing to any who would command it. But the tide of magic has begun to wane, heeding instead the call of an ancient legacy. From the Plain of Tears a new heir beckons, and with each day his strength grows. Consuming those who submit, eradicating those who resist. With none to oppose his ascendance, the circle will be complete, and an ancient age will begin anew.

What fate will befall the Second Age of Man? The time for judgment is nigh.

Elite Battle Party
Players must choose battle comrades carefully to build a party of up to six members. Parties can be honed over time using an all-new character development system filled with new skills and specialties.

Hero Powers
As the stakes have increased, so have the party's abilities. Each class now has access to unique Heroic Powers that are capable of turning the tide of battle, but they require wisdom and strategic timing to use properly.

Powerful and Unusual Allies
The packmule was only the beginning. Players can now choose from a number of exotic creatures with special abilities that adventure and grow alongside players.

More Dangerous Enemies
Players will face-off against opponents whose power and tactical prowess will rival their own. The enemies in "Dungeon Siege II" will have all-new powers and abilities. As a result of the new Coach AI technology introduced in "Dungeon Siege II," enemies are full of surprises.

Interactive World
The world of "Dungeon Siege II" is brimming with activity. From pitched battles raging around players as they adventure through the world, to special environments that players can turn to their tactical advantage in the heat of battle - players will do well to pay heed to the world around them.

Jaw-dropping Special Effects
The new SFX engine in "Dungeon Siege II" takes visual special effects to the next level for everything from the environmental atmosphere to dazzling spell effects, creating an engrossing and immersive gaming experience.

Cinematic Storytelling
"Dungeon Siege II" introduces a new Flick authoring system providing a new level of in-engine cinematic storytelling that keeps players in the game world instead of pulling them away from it. New story-driven quests provide a deeper adventure that evolves with players as they complete quests and missions.

Dungeon Siege II Reviews:

"Not only was I compelled to finish the game as an editor, I felt a compulsion to finish the game as a gamer. For me, it rekindled a sense of adventure I hadn't realized I'd been missing..."
- IGN

"... it's now clear that Dungeon Siege II is now undeniably one of the action RPG stars. It makes many, many welcome tweaks and improvements--far to many to list here--and is sure to thrill any action RPG fan."
- GamePro

"If you like action-RPGs with great graphics, a persistent storyline, and lots of treasure to pick off even more monsters, you'll want to check this out..."
- GameSpy

"Dungeon Siege II is brimming with RPG promise. If you hadn't already guessed, we rather like it ... it's clear that this is a far more accomplished game than its predecessor."
- Computer & Video Games

"...I want to pass that warning on to those of you who have been waiting - it will eat up your time just like the original."
- Tom's Hardware

"DS2 is a very successful sequel. Lots of sequels fail to really advance the game or provide few enhancements or only cater to the hardcore fans of the original. DS2 however, not only improves upon an already good game, but makes it increasingly enticing for non-RPG gamers to dive right into the genre."
- Gamerz Edge

System Requirements:

• Windows XP SP1 or newer
• PC with 1.0 GHz equivalent or higher processor
• 256 MB of system RAM
• 4 GB available hard disk space
• Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive
• ATI Radeon series 7000 or better/Nvidia Geforce series/Intel Extreme Graphics 82845, 82865, 82915
• Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
• Broadband Internet access or LAN for online play