The massively impressive Darksiders 2 will see its first proper DLC release next week, arriving on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 September 25, THQ has revealed.

The new content comes with two new frozen dungeons, boss battles and plenty of loot, for those of you out there who didn't get enough of all three of those components in the main game as is. If you pre-ordered the game, you'll likely already have a code for the content, but if you didn't, you'll still be able to pick it up for just under AUD$10.

We scored the game a whopping 9.5/10 citing its setting, combat and RPG elements as standout features.

The game actually releases this month (stay tuned for our review), but ahead of said release, THQ and Vigil have revealed that Darksiders II will also offer a few extras to keep you glued beyond the main adventure (which we've been told should clock in at around 30-odd hours of play time).

Namely, a New Game Plus option, which will allow you to play through the campaign again, only retaining your upgrades, gear and level and an Arena mode called "Crucible" are on offer, with Crucible rewarding persistent players who can make it through to wave 100 "the greatest prizes" in the game (read: Legendary Loot).

We'll have a lot more on Darksiders II for you soon, so stay tuned.

With less than a month to go until the game's launch, and after a raft of cinematics, developer diaries and a live action short, THQ and Vigil games have released a trailer for Darksiders 2: Death Lives that actually focuses on the in-game visuals and gameplay action.

Additionally, we also have the modest minimum and recommended specs for the PC version, which note a 2Ghz Intel C2D CPU or AMD equivalent, 2GB of Ram and a Nvidia 9800 GT 512MB or AMD equivalent as the baseline, and Any Quad-core AMD or Intel CPU, 2GB of Ram and a Nvidia GTX 260 512MB or AMD equivalent video card as the recommended system. All PC installs of the game will require and use Steam as DRM.

Check out the "Death Comes for us All" gameplay trailer below, or click here for the HD video page.

Darksiders 2 lands in Australia on August 16th 2012 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

A new player-character and storyline aren't the only things Vigil Games is bringing to the table in their upcoming Darksiders sequel, and the latest behind the scenes trailer offers a good look at one of the more significant new additions: loot and character and item customisation.

Loot might seem like an odd fit for the very Zelda-inspired Darksiders, but the video describes how the Vigil team are implementing it in a way that seems like it just might work. The clip also goes into depth on the various ways that players can customise the abilities and appearance of Death throughout the game.

Watch the trailer below or click here for the HD option.

Darksiders 2 is due on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on August 16th 2012, with a Wii U version to follow in Nintendo's yet-to-be-specified launch window.

One day only! THQ has revealed that today being Friday the 13th and all, means they need to celebrate Death and his adventure in Darksiders II with a one day only pre-order deal that will see anyone ordering the game through ShopTHQ on any platform, also receiving a free PC copy of the original Darksiders.

The pre-existing pre-order specials also remain and include:

• Xbox 360 & PC Box: Darksiders II Season Pass – Day 60 and 90 DLC
  
• PlayStation 3: Saints Row 2 PS3 disc at no extra charge
  
• PC Download: Darksiders II Season Pass and Metro 2033 PC Download at no extra charge

Darksiders II is due to arrive on all three platforms this August, with a Wii U version coming at its launch later in the year.

THQ has today announced the pre-order incentives of their THQ store for the next hit in the apocalypse series, Darksider 2. While some gamers are still keen on boxed copies, those looking for a digital pre-order might consider the THQ store, where copies are given the second and third DLC for free, plus an upgrade to the limited edition.

The Darksiders II Season Pass will entitle customers who pre-order the game via the shopTHQ to download the 2nd and 3rd DLC packs when they become available at no cost. All pre-orders will also automatically be upgraded to the Limited Edition version of the game which includes the first DLC drop, Argul’s Tomb. These DLC packs will include significant new single player content. The first drop, Argul’s Tomb, will become available roughly one month after the game ships.

On top of the DLC content packs users who pre-order via the shopTHQ will also receive a code to unlock the exclusive Maker’s Armor and Scythe set. Featuring upgraded stats and a unique design this will help players make a start on Death’s quest.

Also on offer is a free copy of Metro 2033 for anyone who purchases the PC digital version through the THQ store. You can find all the copies available for purchase over at the store page, including PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 copies.

THQ has released an all-new live-action trailer as we draw ever-closer to Death's quest to redeem his brother, War, in Darksiders II.

Aside from great production values, a decent amount of CG and one heck of a lot of monsters, today's video also features Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Jeor Mormont (played by James Cosmo) who reads a passage more would likely be familiar with from this song than its source material. But I digress.

Watch the trailer in edited form embedded below, or click here to catch the uncut version on the official Darksiders Facebook page.

Yesterday we reported that new THQ core games boss, Jason Rubin, had said in an interview with The Verge that he thought he could get the Darksiders team "to make other very interesting games". Today, after many of his quotes regarding much of THQ's current development and publishing model were splattered around the net, Jason Rubin has fired back via the official Darksiders forums to reiterate his and THQ's commitment to the much-loved franchise.

"The quote implied that I am not enthusiastically behind the Darksiders universe," he wrote on the forums. "And that THQ has made decisions not to continue the Darksiders franchise. This is simply untrue.

"My quote was intended in the context of having different teams within this incredibly talented studio work on new original IP," he added. "As well as continuing to support the Darksiders franchise.

"I enjoyed the original game when it came out, and one of my first tweets as President of THQ was "Best part of my new job at THQ? When the Darksiders II playable suddenly drops on my desk... @thq"," the new boss concluded. "Since that tweet I have been playing a lot of Darksiders II and it is far better than the first. I'm incredibly excited about Vigil and the Darksiders franchise. Keep your eyes peeled on Monday for an awesome new trailer that brings the world to life in a way you haven’t seen before!"

So good news then. Now, if only he could re-clarify his comments about Saints Row: The Third we could all go about breathing a sigh of relief that no one is going to take our purple dildos away from us as weapons.

THQ and Vigil Games have released another new cinematic trailer for the upcoming Darksiders 2. The new clip -- which is a continuation of the Death Strikes video -- features yet more of Darksiders II protagonist Death, tearing it up on his pale horse and taking on some kind of giant stone golem.

Hit play on the embed below for some hot scythe on stone action.

Following news of a delay to help polish the game further, THQ and Vigil only offered "August" as a release window for Darksiders 2, but today the publisher has revealed we'll be able to don Death's mask in search of vengeance from August 14 on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

"We look forward to launching Darksiders [2] beginning on August 14 in North America," said Brian Farrell, THQ CEO during an investor's call overnight. "We have made significant changes to our business, and are on track to execute our strategy of delivering quality connected core gaming experiences."

We'll be seeing more of the game in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more.