{"id":21812,"date":"2012-06-27T16:31:20","date_gmt":"2012-06-27T06:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=21812"},"modified":"2012-06-27T16:31:20","modified_gmt":"2012-06-27T06:31:20","slug":"thq-announces-darksiders-ii-pre-order-incentive-for-thq-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=21812","title":{"rendered":"THQ ANNOUNCES DARKSIDERS\u00ae II PRE-ORDER INCENTIVE FOR THQ STORE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pre-order to Receive Two Additional DLC Packs Free\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melbourne, VIC<\/strong>. June 22, 2012 \u2013 THQ Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that all PC and Xbox 360 Darksiders\u00ae <\/sup>II<\/em> Limited Edition pre-orders placed via shopTHQ Australia will receive an additional two downloadable content drops as well as an exclusive set of in-game armor and free shipping.<\/p>\n

The Darksiders\u00ae<\/sup> II<\/em> Season Pass will entitle customers who pre-order the game via shopTHQ Australia to download the 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> DLC packs when they become available at no cost. All pre-orders will also automatically be upgraded to the Limited Edition version of the game which includes the first DLC drop, Argul\u2019s Tomb<\/em>. These DLC packs will include significant new single player content. The first drop, Argul\u2019s Tomb<\/em> will become available roughly one month after the game ships.<\/p>\n

On top of the DLC content packs users who pre-order via shopTHQ Australia will also receive a code to unlock the exclusive Maker\u2019s Armor and Scythe set. Featuring upgraded stats and a unique design this will help players make a start on Death\u2019s quest.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

While the Season Pass is not available for PlayStation 3 in Australia, shopTHQ will be offering the Limited Edition of Darksiders II <\/em>on PS3, bundled with Saints Row 2 at no extra charge. The PC download version also includes post-apocalyptic shooter Metro 2033 at no extra charge.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, small quantities of the game will available on all formats with the addition of a life-sized replica Death Mask and display stand.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Jim Huntley, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing commented: \u201cWe are excited to be able to reward customers who pre-order the game via shopTHQ with these great incentives. Not only will they get a unique armor set at launch, but they will also get significant free content for months to come. And while the Season Pass is not available on PlayStation 3 in Australia, we think PS3 owners will enjoy the opportunity to play another THQ title in Saints Row 2 at no extra cost.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

All DLC content packs will ship post launch and are new content not originally intended for the main game.<\/p>\n

Darksiders II <\/em>follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders<\/em> game. This epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.<\/p>\n

To pre-order the game, go to shop.THQ.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Darksiders II<\/em> is scheduled to be available for console and PC in August 2012, and a WiiU version is scheduled for release in the launch window. For more information check www.Darksiders.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pre-order to Receive Two Additional DLC Packs Free\u00a0 Melbourne, VIC. June 22, 2012 \u2013 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that all PC and Xbox 360 Darksiders\u00ae II Limited Edition pre-orders placed via shopTHQ Australia will receive an additional two downloadable content drops as well as an exclusive set of in-game armor and free shipping.<\/p>\n

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