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BioWare Teams Up With Ex-Black Isle Boss

Posted by simoniker on from the rpg-dreamy-teamy-action dept.

Thanks to several readers for pointing out the Yahoo-hosted press release announcing a development relationship between BioWare Corp. and Obsidian Entertainment, notable because Obsidian is headed by Feargus Urquhart, ex-head of Interplay's Black Isle Studios, and someone who helped bring Icewind Dale and Planetscape:Torment to life, as well as working with BioWare to publish the Baldur's Gate series. Urquhart commented that "A collaboration with BioWare gives Obsidian the opportunity to explore development projects on established game franchises with proven technology and brand loyalty from the fan community."

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  1. Greyhawk: Temple of Elemental Evil by 2megs · · Score: 4, Informative

    You've heard about Greyhawk: Temple of Elemental Evil, right? It's supposed to be using the 3.5 edition rules very faithfully. Faithfully as in being unapologetically turn-based, the way the D&D rules are meant to work, which is something of a rarity in 2003. More at Gamespot and IGN.

    Disclaimer: I work at one of the companies involved, though my work isn't related to the project.

  2. Re:Planescape : Torment by JLester · · Score: 3, Informative

    I agree. I still consider it the best game I've ever played, particularly as story goes.

    Jason

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    "FORMAT C:" - Kills bugs dead!
  3. Re:Feargus + Bioware + Aurora = Fallout 3? by JFMulder · · Score: 3, Informative

    Then if you have an Xbox, or are willing to wait a few months for the PC port (no PS2 or GC port planned), get Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic. It's one of the best RPGs I ever played and has been getting rave reviews for a month now.