The medieval RPG fantasy game Risen will be released on October 2nd. You can see loads of the amazing images HERE. The following images were found via Google image.
The game has been created by the developers of Gothic (another series of RPG's that are nearly as good as Oblivion and Morrowind), but they have said that this should be a more accessible game; with less emphasis on character development (though it is still part of the game, but more in the background). The game has lush visuals with a day/night cycle (which has become the norm in this type of game now). There's a whole raft of unearthly creatures, with dungeons, forests and towns to explore. I wasn't able to find a map of the game, which should give you an idea as to it's overall size. I will be pre-ordering this game just as soon as i've checked my bank balance later today; so, will add a map when I've found one (assuming there is one). :)
Unfortunately the game has been banned by the Australian board of censors due to indications that there is some sexual activity portrayed in the game. From what the developer was saying in one of the pre release videos the game starts with the main character waking up on a beach almost naked. Whether this is one of the reasons that it's been banned, i'm not sure. apparently there are also drug references within the game. :)
You can see some pre release videos HERE, HERE and HERE
The second video starts with a Polish commentary (and has Polish sub title's throughout the video), which then reverts to English; the final video has a German commentary, but you can see what the game looks like.
WR