Drakensang - Wins German Developer Award

dtp sent out this press release announcing Drakensang the winner of Best RPG in the 2008 German Developer Awards.  I'm not sure what the competition was like but it sounds promising for those of us waiting for the English version:

The Dark Eye: Drakensang Takes Home “Best RPG 2008” at German Developer Awards

 

Hamburg/Essen, Germany, December 05th, 2008 – Wednesday, The Dark Eye: Drakensang was awarded “Best RPG 2008” at the German Developer Awards hosted in Essen.

Not only did The Dark Eye: Drakensang take home “Best German RPG 2008”, it was also awarded  “Best Story” and “Best In-game Soundtrack”.  Both Radon Labs and dtp Entertainment were very honoured with the accolades presented on the evening.  

The Dark Eye: Drakensang was originally published in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in August of 2008 and saw a shining debut in the top 3 rankings.  Internationally, The Darke Eye: Drakensang will be released in several languages in quarter one, 2009.

Building on the foundation of The Dark Eye (TDE) pen & paper role playing game, The Dark Eye: Drakensang brings a new dimension to the classic PnP RPG that so many Europeans have loved to played for over twenty five years.

The Dark Eye: Drakensang’s story was written by the  original TDE authors, which ensures The Dark Eye: Drakensang authenticity within the TDE universe.

RPG players that are not familiar with TDE will be immersed in a medieval world that has a distinct Central Europe feel. Visit bustling cities, hunt down dangerous monsters in dark and mysterious woods, discover hidden treasures in long forgotten castles and climb the bergs of Kosh; where the Drakensang takes place.

Radon Labs breathes life into the world of Aventuria with modern computer technology. Stunning 3D graphics, tactical turn-based combat, classic RPG gameplay along with an in depth story that will keep you in suspense throughout.