DRAGON’S LAIR HD UPDATE

Updating an earlier story, Digital Leisure replied to our inquiries about the newly released HD version of Dragon’s Lair. We had asked whether the widescreen modes were created by cropping the original artwork and whether Digital Leisure would be offering discounts for people who’ve bought earlier versions of Dragon’s Lair from them as they have in the past. Here’s the answer we got;

“Yes, though the widescreen version is in true HD dimensions it technically loses the most amount of information.  There are three versions on the disc including the original, full screen and widescreen all in HD quality.  Sorry, but there are no discounts on product for previous owners.” -Digital Leisure

Click here for our earlier story on the HD version of Dragon’s Lair and here for the Digital Leisure website. As I have with just about every version of the game ever released, I’ll most likely be picking up the HD version at some point, and when I do, I’ll post back on how much of an improvement over the original video it actually is. Until then, I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed that a HD version of Space Ace can’t be too far behind.

DIGITAL LEISURE RELEASES DRAGON’S LAIR IN HD

You read that right folks, 23 years after the game was first released, Digital Leisure has brought Cinematronic’s classic arcade game Dragon’s Lair kicking and screaming into the 21st century;

“For the first time ever you can experience the stunning visuals of Dragon’s Lair in full High Definition video! Using the most sophisticated film transfer technology, this smash hit arcade game can now be played in High Definition and fantastic 5.1 Surround Sound on your computer.” -Digital Leisure product description

The HD version of the game supports both standard and widescreen displays, though the widescreen pictures seem to indicate they cropped the photos to create the effect, no new animation was added.

The updated game is available for the PC direct from Digital Leisure for $49.99. I’m not sure if Digital Leisure will be offering an upgrade discount for owners of previous Dragon’s Lair games as they’ve done in the past, but we have contacted them in regards to the matter. As soon as I know, you’ll know. For now, check out Digital Leisure’s website here and think back to those magical days long past.