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The Return Of The Bard's Tale Confirmed

Posted by simoniker on from the thorin-still-singing-about-gold dept.

Thanks to GameSpy for their article officially revealing the return of classic RPG series The Bard's Tale, following recent rumors that a new title was in the works. However, screenshots of the title, from former Interplay boss Brian Fargo's new company, inXile Entertainment, reveal a radically different top-down view, as the game, due out at the end of 2004, "is being developed primarily for the PS2", and "is using an improved version of the Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance engine." There are also noticeable similarities to the classic original series, as: "The plan calls for the game to start near the original town of Skara Brae, an ancient ruin in the Orkney Islands on the northern tip of Scotland." Update: 10/01 22:34 GMT by S : There's now an interview with Brian Fargo about the new Bard's Tale title, also courtesy GameSpy.

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  1. Humorous anti-heroes by secolactico · · Score: 2, Funny

    From the article

    "We are sick of cliches," he said. "We are tired of the standard sub-quests and missions. The idea of a 'chosen one' is stupid.

    and

    We want the game to be funny, but in a situational sort of way. We want to make fun of the cliches.

    For all those who feel the same, may I recomend: Sir Apropos of Nothing. It had me in stitches for a while.

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  2. Hrmmmm fortune knows all? by Telastyn · · Score: 1, Funny

    So when I load this story the slashdot random quote is "You will be the victim of a bizarre joke."

    I couldn't have really said it better myself.

  3. A dialogue... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Designer 1: We need a way to sell this crappy console action-RPG...

    Designer 2: How about stealing a beloved intellectual property from the golden age of gaming, and using it to shill what appears to be our version of Ultima XIII?

    Designer 1: Can we do that?

    Designer 2: Let's ask Brian Fargo.

    Designer 1: Hey Brian Fargo. Here is a large check. Our game sucks, can we call it a Bard's Tale.

    Brian Fargo: Wow! That's a lot of zeroes. Okay!

    Designer 1 & 2: Sweeeeet...

    1. Re:A dialogue... by WinnipegDragon · · Score: 4, Funny

      Damn! I forget to login and I finally get a post modded up to 5! I hardly ever post too... I am saddened...

  4. 99 Berserkers? by ckessel · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yea, but are they going to have a room where you open the door and are confronted with:

    99 Berserkers
    99 Berserkers
    99 Berserkers
    99 Berserkers

    Ah...that was my favorite door, experience up the wazoo.