Fact: People that earn all of the achievements in a game typically have to invest serious time in the process. Fact:
Divinity II - Ego Draconis has an estimated length of 40-60 hours.
In light of these two facts, you can anticipate that unlocking all 41 of the announced achievements for the game will take a while. cdv Entertainment has decided to hold another contest that will reward the die hard fan that unlocks all of the achievements first.
What do you score if you win? How about a dragon head mounted on a plaque? Here's the official description of that prize:
"The Dragon Knight Epic Trophy, given out only to the first place winner, is a high quality 3D rendition of a dragon’s head mounted on to a plaque. The figurine will be produced using the same 3D models in Divinity II – Ego Draconis and rendered and machine cut for accuracy."
I couldn't find a good face shot of a dragon (from the game) but below is a concept art and screen shot from their web site. If you aren't already drooling, the winner will also get a ton of other 'phat loot.' All that's left is for you to do two things. First, read the press release for all of the details. Second, request January 5th and 6th off of work or school so you can get
Divinity II - Ego Draconis, play non-stop and win the prizes!
Achieve True Glory with the Divinity II – Ego Draconis "Quest for Glory" Contest!
Be the first Xbox 360 gamer to unlock all the Achievements and win a wall-mountable Dragon Trophy, a complete Divinity II gaming setup and more!
Cary, North Carolina – December 29, 2009 – Your Quest for Glory awaits! cdv Entertainment USA is pleased to announce its Divinity II – Ego Draconis “Quest for Glory” contest, challenging you to be the first to unlock every in-game Achievement* in Divinity II – Ego Draconis by February 1, 2010 and be immortalized in the annals of Divine history when presented with the Dragon Knight Epic Trophy!! A bevy of gamers will win a boatload of loot, including a truly epic Divinity II – Ego Draconis prize pack. The first place prize package, which includes:
· Awarded the Dragon Knight Epic Trophy
· The Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft Divinity II - Ego Draconis customized system
· Divinity II - Ego Draconis Controller Skin Set
· Divinity II - Ego Draconis Decal Set
· Divinity II - Ego Draconis Game Card Set
· Divinity II - Ego Draconis In-Game Items Pack (weapon /armor)
· Gaming lounge which include a large screen TV, gaming chair, and controllers
The Dragon Knight Epic Trophy, given out only to the first place winner, is a high quality 3D rendition of a dragon’s head mounted on to a plaque. The figurine will be produced using the same 3D models in Divinity II – Ego Draconis and rendered and machine cut for accuracy.
To be entered into the sweepstakes, contestants must earn all the in-game achievements by February 1, 2010. Please visit www.honorofrivellon.com for more details, along with a complete list of all the prizes up for grabs!
The sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II - Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they will battle the forces of evil not just as a human warrior, but also as a powerful Dragon Knight! Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II boasts a robust fantasy adventure of more than 60 hours, teeming with massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore. It offers deep on-the-ground and aerial combat, and a mystery to unravel that could reveal hidden truths and revive forgotten evils, altering the face of Rivellon forever! Divinity II – Ego Draconis will arrive in North American retail outlets on January 5, 2010, and will be available for Xbox 360 and Windows PC.
Don’t forget about the Divinity II – Ego Draconis GAMESTOP Xbox 360 Pre-Order Bonus: Players who pre-order Divinity II - Ego Draconis for Xbox 360t from GameStop will receive the exclusive in-game Blood Echelon Armor and Weapon Set while supplies last. The Blood Echelon is a select lodge of elite Dragon Slayers who have earned the highest of distinctions on the battlefield. The pre-order program is available now through January 5, 2010.
**Please note that this program applies only to pre-orders of Divinity II – Ego Draconis for Xbox 360 **
Please visit your local GameStop for more information and incentive details, or check online at: http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75982.
For more information about Divinity II – Ego Draconis, which is rated “M” for “Mature” by the ESRB, please visit http://www.cdvus.com or http://www.divinity2.com.