Dragon Age: Origins expands

With the news that the DLC for Dragon Age: Origins - Return to Ostagar was delayed one would think that this is a bad news day for Dragon Age fans. Not so. Instead Bioware announce the first expansion - Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening - set for release in March on all three platforms. The expansion will be priced at $39.99 on all formats and will see us venture to a new land - Amaranthine - as you take the role as a Grey Warden Commander attempting to rebuild the order.

Here are some intriguing bullet points and a few screens from the expansion:

"A Stunning World Expanded: BioWare's deepest universe to date just got bigger with an all new area of the world to explore, Amaranthine

* Unlock the secrets of the Darkspawn and their true motivations
* Rebuild the Grey Warden order and establish their base of operations at Vigil's Keep

All-new Complex Moral Choices: Embark on an epic story that is completely defined and reactive to your play style

* Shape your entire experience based on the choices you make and how your handle complex situations

New Ways to Customize your Hero: Experience additional spells, abilities, specializations, and items to further personalize and customize your hero and party

* Import your character from Dragon Age: Origins or start anew as a Grey Warden from the neighboring land of Orlais
* Encounter five all-new party members and an old favorite from Dragon Age: Origins

Even more Bone-Crushing, Visceral Combat: Battle against a new range of horrific and terrifying creatures

* Put your skills to the test against an evolved, intelligent breed of Darkspawn and other menacing creatures including the Inferno Golem and Spectral Dragon!"