Shoppers across the UK's high streets were shocked this week to see a procession of nine-foot long "dragons" delivering copies of Dragon Age 2, released on Friday 11th March, to stores in medieval-style carts. The giant lizards were used to ensure the safe delivery of the first batch of games to retailers.
Dragon handler and expert Trevor Smith commented: "At nine-foot long and weighing around seven stones each, these giant reptiles were trained very carefully to ensure they could safely deliver the games to stores in time for its release this week.
"I think it definitely surprised a few passers-by to suddenly see such an unusual creature stalking the streets!"
Dragon Age 2 was released March 8th in the North America and hits UK retailers on Friday March 11th for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
"Dragon Age 2 is set to be a big release for this year and we wanted to ensure that the games reached their destination in a unique fashion - and what better way of protecting this game than by the nearest living animal to the fire-breathing dragons featured in the title." added Sophie Orlando from Dragon Age 2 publishers Electronic Arts.
Electronic Arts and BioWare also recently released the launch trailer for Dragon Age 2.
Dragon Age 2 thrusts players into the role of Hawke, a penniless refugee who rises to power to become the single most important character in the world of Dragon Age. Known to be a survivor of the Blight and the Champion of Kirkwall, the legend around Hawke’s rise to power is shrouded in myth and rumor. Featuring an all-new story spanning 10 years, players will help tell that tale by making tough moral choices, gathering the deadliest of allies, amassing fame and fortune, and sealing their place in history. The way you play will write the story of how the world is changed forever.
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