Fenghuang Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 In a press release today, Sega pleasantly surprised many RPG fans by announcing it had acquired the rights to the The Black Hound and Baldur's Gate properties. Sega has signed contracts with Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of the acclaimed RPGs such as KotORII and NWNII, the company stated it will develop Baldur's Gate 3: The Black Hound under the supervision of accomplished designer J.E. Sawyer, who was originally the lead designer on The Black Hound before it's cancellation in 2003. The Black Hound is obviously still in a very early stage of pre-production, despite the groundwork already laid for the story and gameplay concepts, enough has happened in the years since it's initial cancellation however, that Josh states "We'll be taking a new look at what can be done to the title to make it as enjoyable as possible, taking full advantage of new technologies." We did ask Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart if he could tell us how the deal came about, and also why Obsidian was interested in the intellectual property given that the title has long been given up on by all but the most rabid fans: The Black Hound is something we've talked about internally for a long time. I'm pretty sure we made the initial approach. I don't remember when. We talked about with Sega at one point, who probably made the initial contact with Interplay. Again, it's something that has been brought up internally, every now and then, for a long time. A lot of us poured a lot of our hearts and souls into The Black Hound back at BIS and were extremely disappointed when it was canceled. More importantly, we think we can make a great role playing experience that lots and lots of people will want to buy. Many gamers have already remarked on the amount of developers that originally worked on The Black Hound now being present within the ranks of Obsidian. Our interest has definitely been aroused, and we've settled in to watch for any news and information that emerges. -Alex Navarro Source ramza will be ecstatic. RIP
Tale Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 At first I thought it a really obscure Gamespot April Fool's joke. Then I realized you were making the joke. In this context, not so obscure. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
karka Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Another joke. This one isn't related to Blizzard, 360-PS3 war, Halo 3, FFXIII at least! This is something. Edited April 2, 2007 by karka
Llyranor Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 I'm glad we didn't already know JE is making TBH as his own personal NWN2 project (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Fenghuang Posted April 2, 2007 Author Posted April 2, 2007 I don't know what you people are talking about, read the link. @Llyranor: Maybe he's using the NWN2 mod to prototype stuff that'll go into TBH? Anyhow, I gotta go now, I'll check back in later. RIP
Deraldin Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 I don't know what you people are talking about, read the link. If your link led to an actual story instead of re-directing to the main page I might be inclined to believe you.
Sand Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand"
Pop Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 Didn't TBH's rights transfer out of Interplay's hands some time ago anyway? Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality!
Hurlshort Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 Gah, had me going for a bit I was like "wow, Interplay is making a decision that is both financially sound and good for the gaming industry." But then I realized it's April 1st.
kirottu Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 I was like "wow, Interplay is making a decision that is both financially sound and good for the gaming industry." But then I realized it's April 1st. I was like that too. This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Tigranes Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 It was already April 2nd in NZ when I read it. I HATE YOU ALL. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
SteveThaiBinh Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 It was already April 2nd in NZ when I read it. On the internet, every day is April Fool's Day. "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov)
steelfiredragon Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 not funny, but then i looked at the date for it when i open the thread, so i knew it was a joke beforehand. however some april fools day jokes are done in bad taste. Strength through Mercy Head Torturor of the Cult of the Anti-gnome
Fenghuang Posted April 2, 2007 Author Posted April 2, 2007 Cry me a river, my false announcements are consistently the best on these forums. RIP
Atreides Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 Dude, you're late. It was done yesterday with the KOTOR3 one. Spreading beauty with my katana.
thepixiesrock Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 But a Kotor 3 one is so predictable. Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
ramza Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 boring... and as it was said, Sawyer is working on it. I would rather see TBH be made by one man with great ideas in 3 years than seeing it be done in one year by a company that releases rushed and incomplete products... "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
CoM_Solaufein Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 And that's a wrap. War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is StrengthBaldur's Gate moddingTeamBGBaldur's Gate modder/community leaderBaldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition beta testerBaldur's Gate 2 - Enhanced Edition beta tester Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition beta tester
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