I recieve an e-mail from Creative Heads that sends you job postings from hundreds of devs and publishers (Sony, Nintendo, BioWare, Blizzard, Midway, Day 1 Studios, etc). And while cruising all of the listings I saw that Obsidian Entertainment was looking for a Systems Designer (PS3, XB360, PC) for "an upcoming console action RPG". Since the only things that Obsidian has EVER annouced is KOTOR II and NWN 2 this is a huge slip up. Could this mean that Obsidian is working on the second instalment of Mass Effect (since it has been said by Ray and Greg themselves that Mass Effect will indeed be a trilogy) or perhaps Jade Empire 2? Maybe it is an original IP from Obsidian? Anyways, we know it will be an action RPG and more than likely be tied to BioWare in some way. Black Isle Studios and BioWare had strong relations in the past, and since Obsidian basically is Black Isle, we can probably safele assume the aforementioned statement. Actually as I am typing this it has accured to me that maybe Obsidian is working on Icewind Dale III? It was sort of action-RPG like.

 

Anyways, here is hoping for the best from Feargus and team!

Most likely it's 'Project Georgia', a game they're developing for SEGA.

 

Possibly it's 'Project New Jersey', a game they supposedly signed with a publisher over a year ago, but which seems to be in jeopardy now.

 

Either way, nothing new here. They're always hiring, according to the main page.

This could be Project New Jersey that they have in the works, or even the one after that. The common concensus is that it's a Vampire: The Requiem game set in the WhiteWolf setting.

Edited August 29, 200619 yr by Atreides

This could be Project New Jersey that they have in the works, or even the one after that.  The common concensus is that it's a Vampire: The Requiem game set in the WhiteWolf wetting.

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Really?

Dude you're blowing our cover.

They also have UE3... what they do with it... unknown...

This could be Project New Jersey that they have in the works, or even the one after that.  The common concensus is that it's a Vampire: The Requiem game set in the WhiteWolf setting.

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Unlikely, since WW pulled the plug for supporting any future game set in their universe(s).

They also have UE3... what they do with it... unknown...

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They just licensed it to deceive the customers. In truth, they're gonna make Icewind Dale: Brotherhood of Arms for consoles exclusive with a heavily improved BGDA engine, licensed from Herve Cain.

Wait, maybe that's the reason it was canceled? Interplay doesn't have the necessary funding? OMG!!!111

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Says on the jobs page they are working with the unreal engine. Perhaps (software engineer).

No big deal. UnrealTech is always the cool boy on the campus, after all. You've seen what Mass Effect looks like? I predict Obsidian could pull it off even better.

Yes, but it is a console game therefore pretty useless to the PC fans. Here's hoping they bring it over to the PC.

Possibly it's 'Project New Jersey', a game they supposedly signed with a publisher over a year ago, but which seems to be in jeopardy now.

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Project New Jersey is not in jeopardy, the forum was removed until there is a more formal announcement.

 

PNJ is for the latest generation consoles.

 

No mystery.

No mystery, just disappointment. :'(

Could this mean that Obsidian is working on the second instalment of Mass Effect (since it has been said by Ray and Greg themselves that Mass Effect will indeed be a trilogy) or perhaps Jade Empire 2? Maybe it is an original IP from Obsidian? Anyways, we know it will be an action RPG and more than likely be tied to BioWare in some way.

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If I worked for OE I would be irritated by the assumption that they exist purely to make Bioware sequels.

That's all they made so far but I doubt the third game will be Bioware hand-me-down.

Neither Project New Jersey or Project Georgia is a Bioware hand-me-down. You

That is what I said. PNJ is most likely not a Bioware Hand-Me-Down.

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That is what I said.  PNJ is most likely not a Bioware Hand-Me-Down. 

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This could be Project New Jersey that they have in the works, or even the one after that.  The common concensus is that it's a Vampire: The Requiem game set in the WhiteWolf setting.

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Unlikely, since WW pulled the plug for supporting any future game set in their universe(s).

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Info?

I am never 100% certain on anything because something can happen at any moment that can cause a change in the current situation. Suffice it to say, I am 90% certain that the next game Obsidian released is not a Bioware hand me down.

This could be Project New Jersey that they have in the works, or even the one after that.  The common concensus is that it's a Vampire: The Requiem game set in the WhiteWolf setting.

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Unlikely, since WW pulled the plug for supporting any future game set in their universe(s).

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Info?

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I'm not digging that up for you, but the Troika dinosaurs mentioned it that WW wasn't interested in Bloodlines anymore and that there won't be any support/interest for future games set in the WoD.... This might also be the reason why there was no proper marketing for it. You know, and that was somewhere in 2003. It's even a wonder Activision kept the funding up till it's release.

"If I worked for OE I would be irritated by the assumption that they exist purely to make Bioware sequels."

 

Awww.. You gonna make me cry. Obsidian has existed for what? Nearly 4 years? They've made 2 games both of which are sequels to BIO games. Of course, people are gonna think that. Don't blame the fans, blame Obsidian.

 

Not that Obsidian is gonna cry about it, anyways. Those sequels have sold million + copies (KOTOR2), or will sell million + copies (NWN2).

 

Of course, I don't think their next game will be a BIO handsmedown. And, i seriously doubt it's gonna be ME2, or JE2...

WW discontinued Vampire: The Masquerade and started up Vampire: The Requiem after Bloodlines. Could be related.

Nah, I'm pretty sure they mentioned Bloodlines. But who knows?

Bloodlines is the name of the game. Like KOTOR. Masquerade and Requiem are the settings. Some dudes can probably fill us in better.