After a bit of a false start earlier today, the browser-based title Dragon Age Journeys has officially launched, letting folks play the first chapter, The Deep Roads, for free. The tactical RPG, developed by the new Electronic Arts division EA 2D, is naturally based on BioWare's upcoming fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Origins.

People who use their EA account to sign into Dragon Age Journeys and then use the same account for Dragon Age Origins will get three extra in-game items to use in the BioWare game. While the first chapter is free to play, an article on GamePro indicates that future chapters will include microtransactions.