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News Archive
January 14, 2008
Happy Monday Gamers! GameBanshee just named Mask of the Betrayer Runner Up in both Best Story and RPG Game of the Year in its 2007 Game of the Year Awards!
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"By implementing fewer companions, Obsidian was able to spend more time on each one, developing them enough so that you’re more likely to care what happens to them. Plus, any game that writes a substantial amount of dialogue for a rainbow-colored spirit bear gets our vote." |
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"In our opinion, Mask of the Betrayer represents Obsidian’s greatest achievement since forming their new studio.
Had the expansion pack been a full-fledged 40+ hour game on its own, it would have stood a good chance of wrestling away the top spot from The Witcher." |
In other MotB news, be sure to head on over to The A.V. Club to check out an all new review and find out why they dubbed MotB "an eerie, enthralling role-playing game."
January 04, 2008
Obsidian Entertainment is searching for an experienced and talented Senior Level Designer for a console role-playing game. In this position, you will help shape the feel of the entire game. So if you are a creative individual interested in a challenging environment creating the best games in the world then head on over to the Obsidian Jobs page and apply today!
December 13, 2007
Aloha gamers! The winners of the RPG Codex Mask of the Betrayer Contest have been announced! So head on over to The Codex to take a look at the winning entries and find out who won some sweet Obsidian loot!
Next, check out the latest MotB review at Sorcerer's Place to learn why they "thoroughly enjoyed playing this expansion." Finally, don't forget to read the latest NWN2 Community Update where you can meet new Obsidian employee Monty Markland and learn about some changes, a custom mod and some community works to boot!
November 28, 2007
Aloha Obsidianites! We've got all kinds of MotB updates for you to feast your eyes on. First, head on over to You Gamers to find out what makes MotB a "solid expansion for any fan of the series."
Next, be sure to check out an all new NWN2 Community Blog from Obsidian's Rob McGinnis to take a look at some community content, a single player module and a return of the PW Spotlight.
Finally, be sure to head over and submit your entry in the Obsidian Custom Content Contest at NWN2 Vault! The contest ends this Friday so mosey on over and show off your awesome skills to win some sweet OE loot!
November 19, 2007
Greetings Gamers! We've got even more Mask of the Betrayer reviews for you to peruse this Monday! First, head on over to Hooked Gamers to find out why "if you haven’t played Neverwinter Nights 2, then now would be a good time to start." Next, mosey on over to Game Chronicles to read why they dubbed MotB a "nice overall well built game expansion." Finally, be sure to jump on over to Game Banshee to read their review of our "quality expansion pack."
November 01, 2007
We hope everyone had a stupendous time gallivanting about town last night! Still have a hankering for some creative Halloween costumes? Wish you could have been here in the office to see what all your favorite Obsidianites dressed up as? Well fear not fine friends, for we took to the hallways with a camera to record Halloween '07 for you...Obsidian Style! Check out some fantastical costumes and find out just what the heck a Knirate is after the jump!
October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween everyone! We've got loads of Mask of the Betrayer loot for you to feast your eyes on before you hit the town in search of a ghoulishly good time! Here's a sneaky Halloween peek:
- "Mask of the Betrayer is the best game I've worked on yet."
- Kevin Saunders (Game Banshee Post Launch Interview)
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"Obsidian delivers an epic add on with Lovecraftian undertones."
- Jolt
- "A bit darker story told very well. This is D&D gaming, with the computer doing all the work and allowing players to enjoy the ride." - GameZone
- "Unlike most expansions, it delivers a full serving of Dungeons & Dragons, and it expands the world of the Forgotten Realms in new and exciting ways." - Columbus Alive
Have fun tonight kids and good luck avoiding all of those dreaded candy hangovers!
October 30, 2007
Calling all gamers; RPG Codex has just announced an all new Mask of the Betrayer Contest! Want some sweet Obsidian loot to kickstart your holiday season? Well then get your screenshot skills ready and enter the contest! Here's a quick peek:
Take a MotB screenshot showing an interesting in-game event, an event that requires certain past actions or choices and may not occur in every game, and submit it to us, explaining what exactly we are looking at and how you managed to achieve that.
So head on over to RPG Codex to get all the details and find out how to win all that sweet swag already!!!
October 25, 2007
That's right campers! Here it is straight from the Codex:
"That's what the word on the street is. MotB - so good that even those elitist *censored* at RPG Codex liked it. It's so good that even Vault Dweller, the infamous internet hooligan and miscreant, liked it! Pretty much, gentlemen, pretty much. It's definitely, 100% one of the best RPGs I've ever played. It's that good."
So head on over and read all about it after the jump!
October 23, 2007
Greetings Gamers! We've got two all new Mask of the Betrayer reviews for you to enjoy this afternoon. First, head on over to The Houston Chronicle to find out why MotB "is a potent reminder of just how entertaining games based on Dungeons & Dragons can be."
Next, mosey over to GameTap to learn why "Mask of the Betrayer is quite possibly the most original, and best, Dungeons & Dragons game since the days of Baldur's Gate II and PlaneScape: Torment."
Want even more NWN2 goodness? Well then don't forget to check out the latest NWN2 Blog in which Obsidian's own Rob McGinnis discusses all the latest community created content including some amazing new screenshots and video footage!
October 17, 2007
Howdy gamers! We've got another handful of new reviews for you to peruse this afternoon. Here's a sneak peek:
- "It's a big fantasy PC videogame quest like Grandma used to make. Assuming your Grandma worked at Black Isle, obviously." - Eurogamer
- "The campaign is certainly worth replaying, and then there are the updates to the online/toolset component, which should keep people around even longer." - IGN
- "the game presents a group of great adventuring companions with their own involved storylines and a ton of dialogue and fun sidequests to work through." - GameSpy
Stay tuned for all the latest Mask of the Betrayer news and reviews!
October 9, 2007
We've got a slew of all new Mask of the Betrayer loot for you this Tuesday! Here's a quick peek at two all new reviews:
- "If we're talking strictly about the new content of the expansion, epic is the best word to describe it. Epic character levels, spells, feats, items... everything's epic in MotB." - Computer Games
- "...the best D&D game in years -- and it's an expansion." - 1up.com
- "This expansion is terrific and a lot of fun. I feel confident in being able to recommend it enthusiastically." - NWN2 Vault
RPG Vault also posted MotB Sneak Peak #3 courtesy of Obsidian's own Eric Fenstermaker! In this installment, learn all about Thaymount including a look into the Academy of Shapers where "every piece of furniture, every candelabra or utensil - may have a soul of its own." So head on over and read the rest after the jump!
October 5, 2007
That's right gamers! We've got Mask of the Betrayer Sneak Peek #2 for you courtesy of our friends over at RPG Vault! Head on over to read what Obsidian Designer Eric Fenstermaker had to say about the Ashenwood:
"Rashemen is known broadly as a land rich with spirits, and in few places is the spirit population more numerous than in the Ashenwood. Those who die defending Rashemen, be they man or beast, may return as telthors - fearsome and powerful guardian spirits - so that they might continue to protect the land in death."
Learn more about the Ashenwood and pick up some nifty new screenshots after the jump!
October 3, 2007
RPG Vault just posted their MotB Sneak Peek #1! Learn all about The Barrow Of The Bear-God, The Imaskari Ruins, and The Wrath of the Spirits courtesy of our very own MotB Designer Jeff Husges! Here's a peek:
"The Barrow is sacred ground for the spirits, and no mortal is permitted to tread here for any reason. In the unthinkable event that someone were to break
this rule, there is only one punishment - death."
But, before you head on over to read the rest be sure to check out the all new Mask of the Betrayer Trailer at IGN!
September 27, 2007
We've got another all new hands on MotB preview courtesy of our friends over at RPG Vault for you to peruse this morning! Here's a sneak peek:
"Looking at Obsidian's history and that of its principals over the past decade or so, it's hard not to expect Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer to provide a superior computer role-playing experience."
Head on over to read the full article after the jump!
September 20, 2007
Obsidian recently held a press event here in Orange County where many of your favorite sites were able to get a first hand glimpse of the expansion! Here's a quick peek, but be sure to head on over to feast your eyes on loads of new screens and read the full previews:
Stay tuned for even more Mask of the Betrayer previews coming soon!
September 17, 2007
Happy Monday Gamers! Our friends over at WarCry recently had a chance to visit the Obsidian offices to have a sneak peek at Mask of the Betrayer! They've recorded the first hour of their visit including a Rogue Dao Studios tour of the Purgatorio module right here!
Stay tuned for the next installment coming soon!
Aug 29, 2007
That's right gamers; we've got an all new MotB interview from this year's Penny Arcade Expo courtesy of our friends over at Joystiq! Find out what Assistant Producer Nathan Davis had to say about MotB's camera mode, character portraits, companion system and more after the jump!
Aug 28, 2007
Did you miss the MotB chat over at WarCry last night? Well fear not good gamers, for now you can read the entire chat log in all of its unedited glory right here! So mosey on over to WarCry and learn more about new classes, epic spells, art direction, and more after the jump!
Aug 24, 2007
Happy Friday gamers! Our friends over at WarCry recently had a chance to chat with Obsidian Art Director Justin Cherry. So head on over to learn all about Justin, including his art and gaming background, his role in the development of MotB, and even a little about day to day life here at Obsidian!
Aug 20, 2007
Happy Monday Gamers! We've got a bevy of new previews, interviews, and even an MotB designer diary for you to jumpstart your week with! Here's a quick peek:
- Gamespy MotB GenCon Report: "In examining the version present on the floor at this year's GenCon, it seems like the various new elements present
in the expansion are tailored to not only give an exciting single-player experience, but also to give modders all sorts
of new toys to play with."
- RPG Vault Designer Diary #1: "Mask of the Betrayer isn't an expansion to me. It's a game. It's a creative
masterpiece. It's a year of my life. So if you don't mind, I'm not going to
call it an expansion. I'll call it NWN 2.5."
So mosey on over to read the full articles and stay tuned for even more exciting Mask of the Betrayer news!
Aug 16, 2007
Primotech has just named Obsidian The Number One Up and Coming Game Studio!
So head on over to read the full article and find out why Obsidian placed at the top of the list!
Aug 15, 2007
Did the first installment of the Mask of the Betrayer Q&A at RPG Vault leave you wanting more? Well then head on over to The Vault to read the second installment of their chat with Producer/Lead Designer Kevin Saunders! Learn about new creatures, items, editing tools and more after the jump!
Aug 13, 2007
Greetings Gamers! We've got an all new Q&A for you to enjoy this fine Monday courtesy of our good friends at NWN2 Chronicles! Ever wondered what the Obsidian gang does with their free time? Well head on over to read some Obsidianite favorites including a few notes on what we're rocking out to here in the hallways!
Aug 10, 2007
Happy Friday Gamers! We've got an all new Mask of the Betrayer interview for you to enjoy courtesy of our friends over at RPG Vault!
So head on over to learn what Obsidian's own Kevin Saunders had to say about MotB's story, characters, new player races, and more!
Aug 6, 2007
Time for another Community Update. This week we are going to look at some new spell chants for MotB, a new feature for builders in 1.07 and a great Persistent World. We will also get a small peek at the options screens for the new camera and controls and a great new community addon by cdaulepp!
So head on over to the NWN2 Blog to read all the latest news from Obsidian's own Rob McGinnis!
July 26, 2007
Calling all Mask of the Betrayer fans; we've got an all new Q&A with Obsidian's own Feargus Urquhart for you to peruse this fine afternoon courtesy of our friends at GameSpot! So head on over to pick up the latest news on MotB's story, items, prestige classes and more after the jump!
July 25, 2007
Aloha Neverwinter fans! We've got an all new Mask of the Betrayer interview for you this morning starring Obsidian's own Kevin Saunders! So head on over to our friends at GameShark to learn more about the influence system, tile set swapping, and more after the jump!
July 23, 2007
That's right gamers; RPG Codex and Chris Avellone bring you an illustrated monologue about writing game dialog! Learn some of the core problems with RPG dialog, find out what inspires the writers here at Obsidian and even pick up some useful information regarding the adverse effects of caffeine after the jump!
July 16, 2007
We've got an all new E3 MotB Walkthrough for you this Monday starring Obsidian's own Nathaniel Chapman! So head on over to our friends at GameTrailers.com to learn more about MotB's new races, classes, and environments, and check out some awesome new gameplay footage to boot!
July 13, 2007
That's right gamers; get your weekend kick started with all new Mask of the Betrayer goodies! First head over to our friends at WarCry to read an all new developer profile with Feargus Urquhart in which he discusses his gaming background, the expansion pack and even a few words about what it's like being the President of Obsidian!
Next mosey on over to GameSpot to read their E3 impressions including more on graphical tweaks, the influence system, new characters and more! While you're there don't forget to watch the E3 stage demo to get even more 411 about the game! Happy Weekending Gamers!
July 6, 2007
Happy Friday Gamers! We've got an all new Mask of the Betrayer Q&A with Obsidian's own Feargus Urquhart for you to peruse this fine afternoon. Head on over to our friends at IGN UK to read all about the progression of the game since last fall including news on new classes and characters, new toolset features, new monsters and more! So jump on over to IGN UK to get your weekend MotB fix!
June 22, 2007
Greetings Obsidian Fans! Did you miss the Obsidian gang when they all headed over to speak at The Art Institute last month? Well fear not; for our very own Chris Avellone was able to capture it all for you in hi-fi glorious photographic wonderment! So head on over to his blog and read the full recap after the jump!
June 15, 2007
Happy Friday Gamers! We've got a glimpse into the evolution of RPG development courtesy of Chris Avellone and the folks at Atomic PC! Head on over to read his thoughts on Torment and find out what frustrated him with early RPG's after the jump!
June 14, 2007
That's right Obsidian fans; we've got all new interviews for you to peruse this fine Thursday! First, head on over to Neverwinter Chronicles to read an all new 23 question interview with NWN2 Community Coordinator Rob McGinnis! Learn more about future patches, community feedback, and even a little about his favorite characters and classes!
Next mosey on over to ComputerAndVideoGames to read an all new Mask of the Betrayer interview with Feargus Urquhart. Learn what went into choosing the setting and selecting new content for the expansion, find out what new tools modders can expect, and even more after the jump!
June 13, 2007
Due to the fun we had with the mod-building contest, we are announcing a Fan Art contest for the non-builders.
There will be two categories that a person may enter:
First Category: Your favorite NWN2 Companion (Khelgar, Neeshka, etc.) or NPC (Lord Nasher, King of Shadows, etc.)
Second Category: Your favorite NWN2 creature or monster.
So get your mad art skillz ready, and head on over to read all of the submission details!
June 11, 2007
AND THE WINNER IS...
Jason S. Roy (aka: jclef) for his module The Grimm Brigade!
The module had some great writing, area designs and a very original concept. Thanks to all those that participated. We had a great time judging this contest and playing all the modules.
Stay tuned for a new contest kicking off in the very near future!
June 8, 2007
Happy Friday gaming guys and gals! We've got another all new Mask of the Betrayer interview for you to feast your eyes on this morning! So head on over to our friends at FiringSquad to read what Obsidian's
own Kevin Saunders had to say about the highly anticipated NWN2 expansion! Learn more about the team's goals, the storyline, graphical improvements and more after the jump!
June 4, 2007
Ever wonder what inspired Obsidian's own Chris Avellone in his quest to write the perfect game? Well then head on over to PLAY-PEN to learn how "writers have managed to walk the line between screenplay and
novel to create eloquent games that capture our attention as readers, as well as gamers." Read the full article and learn why it all comes down to a good book after the jump!
Breaking away from their Southern California fortress, Obsidian’s Joshua "E. is for Enervate" Sawyer and dancing programmer Andrew Woo will speak (not dance) at this year’s A-Kon in Dallas, TX. The dynamic duo will provide convention-goers with insight into Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer and also discuss the internal workings of a game studio, peeling away the mysteries that lie at the heart and mind of game development*.
* Mysteries not guaranteed to be revealed. All rights reserved.
May 30, 2007
Greetings gaming guys and gals! Ever wonder what goes on in a typical day here at Obsidian? Well then head on over to our friends at WarCry to read an all new Q&A with Lead Designer and Producer Kevin Saunders! Learn how Kevin arrived here at Obsidian, what games he grew up playing, and even pick up a little non-gaming advice to boot!
May 29, 2007
Howdy gamers! We've got an all new Mask of the Betrayer interview with Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart for you to enjoy courtesy of the kind folks at Eurogamer! Learn more about key design elements, choosing races and classes, and even a little on toolset enhancement after the jump! Also, be sure to stay tuned the Obsidian NWN2 Blog to get the latest NWN2 news and community updates as they happen!
May 24, 2007
Greetings NWN2 fans! We've got the second installment of the NWN2 Team Q&A for you to enjoy this morning thanks to our friends over at RPGVault! So head on over to read more about the team's favorite NWN2 locations, most memorable development moments, and even a few personal contributions to the game that team members took pride in!
May 21, 2007
Happy Monday Gamers! We've got an all new Q&A with our very own Tony Evans, Brock Heinz, and Andrea Bobick for you to feast your eyes on courtesy of our friends over at RPGVault! Learn more about their favorite NWN2 items, characters, and bosses when you head on over and read the full article after the jump!
May 18, 2007
Ever wondered how writers come up with all of that snappy RPG dialogue? Well then head on over to RPG Codex to read an all new interview with Obsidian's own Brian Mitsoda and Josh Sawyer! Learn more about the role of dialogues in RPG's, how to create memorable characters, and oodles of other interesting words of dialogue wisdom after the jump!
May 17, 2007
That's right MotB fans; we've got an all new preview for you to peruse courtesy of our friends over at GameDaily! Get the latest news about the expansion and find out what new features in the game will help players "dive back into the world immediately."
So head on over to GameDaily for your Thursday MotB fix!
May 9, 2007
Calling all Orange County Obsidian Fans; Chris Avellone, Josh Sawyer, Chris Parker, Raymond Holmes and Feargus Urquhart will be speaking at The Art Institute of California - Orange County on May 15th!
So get your questions ready and head on over!
WHERE:
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
3601 West Sunflower Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704-7931
Room 102-104
WHEN:
May 15th
4:30-5:30pm
May 4, 2007
That's right Obsidian fans; we've got an all new interview with Obsidian's own Chris Avellone for you to enjoy this fine Friday! Head on over to Guardian Unlimited to learn more about the creation of NWN2's characters, plot and story pacing, and even a little about working with licensed properties! Read the full interview after the jump!
April 30, 2007
Greetings gamers! We've got an all new NWN2: Mask of the Betrayer Q&A with Obsidian's own Kevin Saunders for you this fine Monday! Learn more about MotB's setting, classes, characters, and even some 411 about the development process! So mosey on over to GameSpot to read the full interview and learn all the latest Obsidian news!
April 13, 2007
Happy Friday NWN2 Fans! We've got an all new Game Banshee interview with Obsidian Lead Designer Kevin Saunders fresh off of yesterdays NWN2 Expansion announcement! Learn how the expansion ties in with the original game, how many hours of gameplay to expect, and maybe even a little bit about new prestige classes after the jump!
April 12, 2007
The news you've all been waiting for has finally arrived:
"Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced the development of the next chapter in the Neverwinter Nights saga - Neverwinter Nights™ 2: Mask of the Betrayer. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the expansion to the award-winning Neverwinter Nights 2 is set in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® Forgotten Realms® universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. Neverwinter Nights™ 2: Mask of the Betrayer will be available in North America in Fall 2007."
Read the full press release right here!
April 11, 2007
Get ready for the all the NWN2 news your gaming heart could want and more! That's right; you can now access all the latest NWN2 Community news over at our very own Obsidian blogs! Stay tuned each week as our Community Manager Rob McGinnis keeps you informed of the latest NWN2 happenings! Want to know what's new and interesting in the world of Neverwinter? Well then head on over and check it out today!
April 9, 2007
Obsidian Entertainment is pleased to announce its first Community Mod-Making contest:
For each mod-making contest there will be a theme, such as "The April Fool." Each mod entered into this contest will involve the theme in some way. For "The April Fool" you might make a module about a court jester or a comedy. Maybe you might just make a silly mod, or perhaps you will make a dark mod about someone being fooled into giving up their fortune, their love or their soul.
For this first contest, the theme will be "Grimm's Fairy Tales." The final day to submit modules will be Monday, April 30th at noon Pacific Time.
You can remake one of Grimm's Fairy Tales or do anything else as long as your mod has something to do with the theme. Read all of the details here!
March 27, 2007
Greetings gamers! We have all new loot for you this fine Tuesday afternoon! First, head on over to RPGCodex to read an all new interview with Obsidian President Feargus Urquhart. Learn about the highlights and challenges of developing Neverwinter Nights 2, acquiring the Aliens license, and even more nifty Obsidian news after the jump! Finally, don't forget to check out the very last Obsidian Art Challenge! See how our Obsidian artists have translated a given shape into their very own amazing artery!
March 20, 2007
Good Morning Gamers! Just a quick reminder to let you all know to head on over to this week's Obsidian Art Challenge to view the latest colorful creations from our very own artists! In the meantime, don't forget to visit the all new Obsidian blogs to find out just which new fan surprised us all with a very special thank you note!
March 13, 2007
Step right up Obsidian fans; we've got action-packed blog entries for you to peruse this fine afternoon! First, head on over to the Obsidian Art Challenge to find out exactly how our artists have imagined those pesky car problems we all have from time to time. Next, mosey on over to our very own Obsidian Blogs to find all about what REALLY happened at GDC this year!
March 12, 2007
Happy Monday Gamers! We've got an all new NWN2 interview with Obsidian's own Chris Avellone to ring in the new week! So head on over to our friends at NWN Chronicles to learn even more about NWN2 Multiplayer, the NWN community, getting started in the industry, and even future plans for Obsidian! Check out the full interview after the jump!
March 07, 2007
That's right Obsidian fans; we've got a plethora of Obsidian goodies for you this fine Wednesday! First, head on over to Quandary to read an all new Neverwinter Nights 2 Review.
Find out just what makes NWN2 "a hugely enjoyable trip" after the jump!
Next, head on over to check out this week's Obsidian Art Challenge to see what kinds of pesky flu bugs our Obsidian Artists think might have been going around! Finally, don't forget to read all new blog entries from both Josh Sawyer and Chris Avellone to learn more about team communication and gaming themes!
February 21, 2007
Ever wonder what we look for in a designer here at Obsidian? Get the real insider 411 from Obsidian's own Chris Avellone at his all new Obsidian Blog!
While you're there be sure to read some of the past entries including "a cartoonish attempt to demonstrate the power balance between loaders and aliens in the Aliens universe."
February 19, 2007
In honor of President's Day our very own Obsidian Artists have posted an all new Obsidian Art Challenge featuring their favorite presidential artwork! So head on over and read this week's entry and check out some of the past entries just in case you missed them! Stay tuned for more!
February 6, 2007
Greetings gamers! Did you miss the NWN2 Dev Chat last night? Well fear not for our good friends at Thieves Guild have already posted last night's Chat Log for your reading enjoyment! Learn more about the development cycle, getting a job in the game industry, and even pick up some interesting new emoticons after the jump!
Speaking of jobs in the gaming industry, Obsidian is now hiring! If you're looking for passionate, creative individuals interested in a challenging environment creating the best games in the world then head on over to our Obsidian Jobs page and apply today!
February 5, 2007
A quick reminder to get your chat on TONIGHT:
Ladies and gentlemen, you are cordially invited to a major chat event. The staff at Thieves-Guild.Net are proud to present:
The Rogues Roost Chat Hour with special guests, members from Obsidian's DEV team.
We invite you join to join us, for what should be a very informative talk. There will be 6 - 8 members from the Obsidian DEV team on hand to answer your questions. This will be an open forum. You ask your questions and the guys will do their best to answer them. There will be no staged questions!
WHEN:
TONIGHT Feb. 5th, at 19:00 (7PM) EST (Eastern Standard Time - US), 00:00 (12PM) GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
WHERE:
The Theives-Guild Chat Room
Hope to see you there!
January 26, 2007
That's right NWN2 fans; it's time to get caught up on your NWN2 reading this weekend! Check out some of the latest reviews to hit the web! First, head on over to our friends at The Vault to read the third installment of their NWN2 Original Campaign Review:
"There is nothing about the OC that was not in some way or another atmospheric. I enjoyed the new music, I adored the lighting and the areas were all quite beautiful. Some were simply spectacular." - QSW, OC Review #3
Next, mosey on over to ACE GAMEZ to read why they discovered that: "As a game it is solid and fun, delivering dozens of hours of
interesting and challenging role-playing." Read the full review after the jump!
January 24, 2007
We have even more NWN2 reviews for your afternoon gaming perusal! First, head on over to Maximum PC to find out why "if you're a fan of old-school RPG story-telling, Neverwinter Nights 2 will keep you adventuring for a good long time." Then pay a visit to our friends at The Vault to read two all new reviews of NWN2's original campaign:
"As a whole, I'm thrilled with the product Obsidian has delivered, and very
encouraged by the support that they
and Atari have been able to provide the community thus far." - Berliad - The Vault, OC Review #2
"There were often times when I said to myself, "This is what I was hoping NWN would be like the first time around." - Dormammu - The Vault, OC Review #1
Stay tuned for even more review goodness coming soon!
January 23, 2007
Greetings gamers! That's right; we've got a bevy of Obsidian happenings for you to enjoy this fine Tuesday! First, head on over to the Obsidian Art Challenge to gaze upon this week's dream-tastical entries! Next, read the latest Neverwinter Nights 2 review over at Game Planet NZ!
We also have TWO all new Obsidian interviews awaiting you! First, head on over to our friends at GameBanshee to read a Post-Release Interview with Senior Producer Ryan Rucinski to find out about NWN2 community feedback, game support and more! Finally, mosey on over to NWN2 News to read all about NWN2 Junior Designer Annie Carlson! Read her advice on breaking into the game industry and learn a little more about her favorite NPC after the jump!
January 22, 2007
That's right Obsidian fans! Learn all you wanted to know about researching that title you've always dreamed about working on with the action packed words of Obsidian's own Chris Avellone. Find out why his "advice for any aspiring members of game development is pretty simple. If you're a nerd, keep being a nerd." Gain more important research wisdom when you head on over to Game Tycoon to read the full blog!
January 16, 2007
That's right NWN2 fans; there's an all new interview with Obsidian's own Rob McGinnis at The Vault! Find out what he had to say regarding
his roles in both NWN2 QA and Community Relations, how he got started at Obsidian, being a "closet gamer," and also a few parting words of wisdom involving Jelly Belly Jelly Beans! Read the full interview after the jump!
January 15, 2007
The kind folks over at Gaming Industry News had a few words to say about their experience playing NWN2:
"Overall Neverwinter Nights 2 is a great title which brings together all of
the wonderful aspects of the first game, along with controllable party members,
your own stronghold, great background music and fantastic voice acting,
and wraps it up into a single terrific package."
Read the full review and find out why NWN2 scored 4.5 GiN Gems after the jump!
January 9, 2007
That's right NWN2 fans; if you missed the earlier NWN Podcast episodes be sure to head on over to learn even more answers to all of your latest NWN2 questions from Obsidian's own Annie Carlson and Ryan Rucinski. Read more on camera modes in NWN I and II, patch updates and even a little on custom content. And if that's not enough to keep you busy you can always download their very own Christmas Carol mod featuring Salma Hayek, Santa, and the Grinch!
What's not to love?
January 3, 2007
Happy New Year gamers! That's right; Worthplaying voted Neverwinter Nights 2 at #5 in their 'Top 5 Games of 2006.' Find out why they "can't recommend Neverwinter Nights 2 enough to RPG fans" after the jump! NWN2 was also awarded Runner-Up at the ShackNews Game of the Year Awards!
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