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Posted by Mike Fahey at 1:20 AM on March 18, 2008
Xbox 360 owners won't have to wait for the upcoming Galactrix to get their Puzzle Quest fix, as D3Publisher announces Puzzle Quest 1.5, and expansion pack due out this spring for Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. Don't like the name Puzzle Quest 1.5? Starting today at noon central, fans can head over to www.puzzle-quest.com and enter their name suggestions for a chance at leaving their mark on the franchise. The expansion features an all-new storyline involving Lord Bane's brother, Antharg, the Lord of the Plague, who is a bit pissed off that you killed his bro with glorified Bejeweled. The game takes you into the newly uncovered Southern portion of the map, and features over 25 new quests, more than 50 new spells, 40 new items, plus new monsters and bosses to take on. The expansion also features four new player classes - bard, rogue, ranger, and warlock - which should prove just as entertaining and refreshing in multiplayer as they will in single player. I suppose now I am going to have to spend hours and hours leveling up my new rogue once the pack hits, No word yet on pricing, but where my PQ addiction is concerned, money is no object.
D3Publisher of America Reveals New Expansion Pack for Critically Acclaimed Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on Xbox LIVE Arcade D3PA and Developer Infinite Interactive Call on Fans to Name New Addition to Puzzle Quest Universe at www.puzzle-quest.comLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA) today revealed a robust new expansion pack for critically acclaimed Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords™ for Xbox LIVE® Arcade. Code-named "Puzzle Quest: 1.5" internally to reflect its tremendous amount of content, the expansion pack includes four new Hero professions, scores of new spells to cast and items to collect, challenging new quests, monsters and bosses and much more including the introduction of a new archenemy, Antharg, the Lord of Plague. D3PA and Infinite Interactive ask the devoted fan base to leave their mark on the Puzzle Quest universe by submitting game title suggestions to www.puzzle-quest.com starting at noon PDT Monday, March 17 and ending at noon PDT, Friday, March 21. The winning game title and two runners-up will be announced on April 2. The soon-to-be-named expansion pack will be available for play as an addition to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in spring 2008.
"Infinite Interactive has delivered much more than the average expansion pack and the incredible amount of content that it will include sets a new precedent for offerings on Xbox Live Arcade," said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3PA. "As much as 'Puzzle Quest 1.5' appropriately describes the new content, we look forward to having our fans name the next iteration in the Puzzle Quest universe."
The expansion pack will offer fans hours of additional gameplay with four brand new Hero professions: Bard, Rogue, Ranger and Warlock. Players will adventure with new or existing Heroes to explore an expansive new area on the Southern Map containing more than 25 challenging quests, cast more than 50 new spells and collect more than 40 new magical items as they're immersed into the compelling story of Antharg, the Lord of Plague and brother to the infamous Lord Bane. New monsters, bosses and more will challenge veteran and casual fans alike for hours of compelling entertainment.
For more information about the story and features of the "Puzzle Quest 1.5" expansion pack and naming contest rules and regulations, please visit: www.puzzle-quest.com.
Developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd., Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords artfully blends match-three puzzle gameplay with strategy, character-building elements and a persistent storyline. This unique combination of gameplay elements produces an appealing new videogame genre that entices casual and hardcore gamers alike, offering hours of fun-filled gameplay for the whole family. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has received numerous accolades acknowledging the excellence of the game. These include the prestigious Best Downloadable Game at the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards, a Best Puzzle Game of E3 2007 Award from IGN.com, and the esteemed iParenting Media Excellent Product Award for 2007.
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords and "Puzzle Quest: 1.5" are developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. and are rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and older--suggestive themes) by the ESRB.
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June
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Hark, what is this madness? Even MORE Puzzle Quest?? This means rebuying the game for XBLA and then buying the expansion, but my insides are screaming "DO WANT!"
June
kftgr
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Oh fuck yeah.
Two questions:
How much? The game itself was $15, so hopefully not more than $5. That would make it alright for an expansion, yet not outrageously expensive for someone needing the original.
When? Too close to Galactrix and it'll be cannibalized. Also don't release it anytime close to GTA.
kftgr
Jawajoey
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Oh no. I thought I'd get some respite form PQ until the space one comes out, but I guess they're intent on stealing even more hours of my life.
Jawajoey
ThisCharmingMan
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Well, THIS news just made my pants a little tighter! I'm seriously excited for this. I think Puzzle Quest is starting to become one of my favorite games of all time.
ThisCharmingMan
edb87
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
@Setzer IIDX & Collapse The Control: Thanks guys. I'll do that here before I go to work.
edb87
Count_Elmdor
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Puzzle Quest rocks!
My suggestion for the update's title:
Puzzle Quest: Warlords' Revenge
Count_Elmdor
durrem
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Ok, I just made my entry:
Puzzle Quest 2 DS ($29.99)
durrem
kojirodensetsu
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
If this expansion is free I'll probably buy the original game. I played Puzzle Quest on my friend's DS and thought the map wasn't big enough. There was this whole area to the left that wasn't used.
kojirodensetsu
Lebensbaum
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
They could sell millions if it includes new achievements.
Lebensbaum
Rollie-the-Guar
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Man, there go a hundred more hours of my life.
Rollie-the-Guar
Klaymen
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Project Origin! Name it Project Origin! OMG PROJECT ORIGIN!
Klaymen
KaliKOtt
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Oh mi gawd! PUZZLE QUEST
I hope they release it on PSP DS and PC
=(
Puzzle quest needs more recognition. I mean its massively epic puzzle rpg action!
And NO, bejeweled is nothing compared to PQ
KaliKOtt
darthmole12
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Well, that's cool. I had the DS version, never got the XBLA version, but now it seems like I may have to after all!
darthmole12
Vau
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Wow, they will just not let up with feeding me more crack, huh?
Vau
sir_carrot
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Yes! This is what I was waiting for. Galactrix looks meh, I wanted more Puzzle Quest. And here it is!
All I hope is that there's a level cap increase... fifty is too low! I hit that a while before the end of the game. Urff.
sir_carrot
Karlott
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
@njhardcoreguy: Trollerriffic!
They certainly need this expansion more places than XBLA. That's the easiest place for it, but it wouldn't be too hard on PC, and it wouldn't be out of the question to have it on the PSP version via PSN either. Dunno about PS2 or DS.
Karlott
Pinhead
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Yes! Finally a fresh needle to shoot that video game crack. I've pretty much done everything you can do in the XBLA version, so an expansion would be very much appreciated.
Pinhead
Bluecell
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
@MisterSleep: I've heard tons of people complain about that and I completely had the opposite experience. Yeah, the game was rough starting, but that was before I knew how to create my own combos.
I neglected to mention in my first post that it took me literally 5 or 6 turns to kill the final boss. My spells were just too powerful.
Bluecell
MisterSleep
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
My big problem with this game has always been the horrid, cheating little gnome they build into every copy of the game that makes sure the computer "AI" gets insane streaks every turn. If I wasn't positive the 360 version allowed more blatant and egregious computer cheating, I'd pick this up in a second.
I dunno about you guys, but I'm stockpiling weapons and waiting for Judgment Day.
MisterSleep
Bluecell
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
I'm very conflicted. I own the game on DS and I like it there because of the portablitiy and the stylus interaction. I really want to play this though, and I had always wondered why the map was so big if the game didn't cover it all.
I think I'm going to have to pass, because I'll have to rebuy Puzzle Quest and that's not something I'm willing to do. I think they'll lose a lot of buyers in the same way. It's too bad you can't expand on handhelds. They should consider doing the same on PC, but then there's the risk of piracy...
Those next-gen PSP and DS fan-concepts that were designed recently should all include high capacity storage drives. Forget all the sliding and blades and flip-ups. Focus more on bringing handhelds closer to stationary consoles. Not in size and weight, mind you, just functionality.
But I'm way off topic.
Love Puzzle Quest but I'll wait for Galactrix, which is a definite buy at the moment.
Bluecell
dunlop
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
My PSP is basically my PQ machine, I cannot remember the last time I played another game on it. This might make me pick it up for the 360 now.....damnit
dunlop
HootieMac, The Somewhat Less Angry Twins Fan
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Any chance they'll be bumping the level cap? That'd be nice.
HootieMac, The Somewhat Less Angry Twins Fan
kingofallcosmos
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
This game really needs touch screen controls. I don't understand why they wouldn't consider releasing this content as a new DS game.
kingofallcosmos
lionkitten
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Cool. Been looking for a reason to give PQ another go-round on the arcade. It's so easy on early levels after you've been playing - hope the content is HARD HARD HARD! :)
lionkitten
Caduceus
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Any chance of it coming to the consoles that really launched it - PC and DS?
Caduceus
SanjiX - Has been on Kotaku for one year!
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
PQ works best on a portable system, as to many puzzle games. As for them slapping it on every platform possible, it just shows they wanna squeeze as much money as they can from it. Great game, though.
SanjiX - Has been on Kotaku for one year!
Grumps
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Best news so far today!
Grumps
Mr-Anderson
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
This game is so great. I'm level 45 so far. I actually love the story... I can't get enough of it. :D
Mr-Anderson
Collapse The Control
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
@edb87: They are seperate. The game may be 50MB & a save may be 10KB, just check your memory and see how many slots are in there. I know Castlevania & SFII both have seperate files.
Collapse The Control
Prinnygeddon!
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Yes, more crak coming to feed my puzzle quest addiction!
Prinnygeddon!
SinisterSkull
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
I bought this for my psp and for the 360, I just never got that into it on on 'Box but I might have to shamble my way through once more. For the sixth time.
SinisterSkull
Setzer IIDX
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
@edb87: Saved data should always be saved separately from program files.
I'm not 100% sure on that for PQ, but I'd go so far as to say I'm 90% sure if you delete the game, the save files won't go with it.
Setzer IIDX
edb87
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Cool. I may have to swipe that.
I have a question for you 360 tech types: I bought PQ on a different console and I have to "re-buy" it every time I play to "get the full version". If I delete it and redownload it, will I lose my saved games or are those saved separately on the HDD?
edb87
Collapse The Control
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
@njhardcoreguy: Yeah, cause we all know it is a real blast playing a gimped version of a game on a small ass cell phone over a nice large Television. Sounds like fun to me.....
Collapse The Control
Pezdispenser
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
@njhardcoreguy:
*yawn*
You suck.
Anyhoo, I really enjoyed the DS version, but I think I'll give this a pass. For one thing, I don't have a 360. If it shows up on Steam, however, I just might buy it a second time. The only concern is that the new characters might be a bit unbalanced at launch.
Pezdispenser
Kinburn
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
I hadn't bought a console version because I own a copy on my DS but if there's a expansion I wouldn't mind buying it to play on my TV.
Kinburn
Scrapple
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
i love this game..... seriously addicted
Scrapple
Foggynotion
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
I love PQ, but are they really trying to convince me to buy this with the promise of a new story? Fortune cookies have better stories than PQ.
Foggynotion
TitillatedOcelot
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
Oh fuck right off. I was just about to scratch this game off my to-beat list, and now this happens. Color me ungrateful!
TitillatedOcelot
njhardcoreguy
Posted 11:06 PM 19/3/08
*yawn*
I can play stuff like this on my cellphone.
njhardcoreguy