I’m not sure if you know this, but pirates are awesome. What else is awesome? Reckoning! What else?!?! I can’t say more or your mind might be blown! Reckoning’s first DLC has been announced, and it’s right up my alley. The Legend of Dead Kel

The legendary pirate Dead Kel and his Hanged Men have returned to haunt the seas of northern Amalur. Embark on a journey to the distant island of Gallows End with the eccentric Captain Brattigan in an adventure that will uncover a secret so great that it has incited wars and toppled kingdoms. Discover powerful new weapons and Twist of Fate Cards and use them to conquer the island’s unique inhabitants. Become the Lord of Gravehal Keep and lay claim to this once great fort that stands upon the edge of a cliff in the most expansive player housing option yet. In an extensive new story and a host of new side quests, battle treacherous new enemies and face exciting new challenges on the mysterious island of Gallows End.

I’ll let the trailer speak for itself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xEr5HBoKhA

The Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo is now available on PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3! There are some pretty awesome things you can unlock just from playing the demos for Reckoning and Mass Effect 3. Something that had not been announced until today for PC users is that the game is available on both Origin and Steam (the latter gets you some TF2 items if you pre-order)!

Do you remember Hannar’s old Moorgard Index back on EQII.com? A categorized index of posts that aims to provide the content of virtually all 38 Studios dev posts in one place. Pretty cool stuff. Check out the 38 Studios Developer Index.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is part of a Ten Ton Hammer poll that is looking for the Most Anticipated Games of 2012. As of this writing, it’s in at #3, but I want to see it up higher! Cast your vote at Ten Ton Hammer!