Due out in late summer, Dungeon Siege II will mark the return of the fast-paced combat and adventuring that played such a central role in the original game. The developers at Gas Powered Games have updated the 3D graphics engine and made numerous changes, tweaks, and enhancements based on feedback from the first game, which was a hit with action and role-playing fans. Rest assured, though, that the spirit of the original game remains intact; you'll hack and slash past waves of monsters and opponents in your quest for loot, better weapons and equipment, experience, and a happy ending. Now with the game nearing a major development milestone, lead designer Kevin Lambert fills us in on the latest details.