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Dungeons & Dragons creator dies
Gary Gygax, cocreator of the pen-and-paper game that directly spawned Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights and influenced the entire RPG genre, has died at age 69.
Gary Gygax, cocreator of the pen-and-paper game that directly spawned Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights and influenced the entire RPG genre, has died at age 69.
NEWS - Posted Mar 4, 2008 11:24 am PT
Atari Steams it up
Publisher announces it is to start piping titles through Valve's digital-distribution service.
Publisher announces it is to start piping titles through Valve's digital-distribution service.
NEWS - Posted Mar 13, 2008 5:44 am PT
We take an exclusive look at this role-playing game sequel and discuss the story and character development with one of the finest RPG writers in the business.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 12, 2006 9:54 am PT
Lead designer J.E. Sawyer fills in some more details on this epic role-playing game, in his own colorful way.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 29, 2006 5:24 pm PT
EA buying BioWare/Pandemic for $860M
[UPDATE] Superdeveloper scooped up by megapublisher for a staggering sum, deal to close in January; deal covers 10 IPs, including Mass Effect, Mercenaries, and unnamed Wii and DS games.
[UPDATE] Superdeveloper scooped up by megapublisher for a staggering sum, deal to close in January; deal covers 10 IPs, including Mass Effect, Mercenaries, and unnamed Wii and DS games.
NEWS - Posted Oct 11, 2007 1:57 pm PT
Daily Downloads: BioShock, Neverwinter Nights 2
2K Boston's shooter gets opitimized for older video cards, while a new NWN2 single-player module and a patch for Guns of August also appear on GameSpot.
2K Boston's shooter gets opitimized for older video cards, while a new NWN2 single-player module and a patch for Guns of August also appear on GameSpot.
NEWS - Posted Aug 29, 2007 4:44 pm PT
Neverwinter Nights was one of the best games of 2002, and Obsidian Entertainment is looking to improve on it with a beautiful new sequel.
PREVIEW - Posted Nov 14, 2005 4:04 pm PT
Daily Downloads: The Usual Suspects
Half-Life 2, Neverwinter Nights 2, and World of Warcraft get new, updated mods.
Half-Life 2, Neverwinter Nights 2, and World of Warcraft get new, updated mods.
NEWS - Posted Mar 12, 2007 5:11 pm PT
Lead designer Josh Sawyer introduces us to his favorite features (like arson) in Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to 2002's acclaimed fantasy role-playing game.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 10, 2006 4:55 pm PT
Senior designer Tony Evans tells us how easy it will be to create your own custom adventures in Neverwinter Nights 2.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 19, 2006 5:27 pm PT
Cost-cutting puts Atari in black--barely
After years of losses, publisher posts a quarterly profit--of $311,000; revenue slides 26 percent.
After years of losses, publisher posts a quarterly profit--of $311,000; revenue slides 26 percent.
NEWS - Posted Nov 9, 2006 4:28 pm PT
BioWare trademarks new game engine
Developer largely mum on its recently trademarked "Eclipse Engine," which it says is part of its "next generation of technology."
Developer largely mum on its recently trademarked "Eclipse Engine," which it says is part of its "next generation of technology."
NEWS - Posted Aug 5, 2004 6:33 pm PT
Obsidian developing Neverwinter Nights 2
Atari and BioWare tap the KOTOR II developers to create the next version of the popular D&D RPG.
Atari and BioWare tap the KOTOR II developers to create the next version of the popular D&D RPG.
NEWS - Posted Aug 4, 2004 9:00 am PT
Dungeons & Dragons designers, writers discuss the future of licensed games
Wizards of the Coast designers and noted writers weigh in on the future of licensed video games now that D&D has turned 30.
Wizards of the Coast designers and noted writers weigh in on the future of licensed video games now that D&D has turned 30.
NEWS - Posted Aug 21, 2004 9:50 pm PT
Obsidian Entertainment executive producer Darren Monahan explains how Neverwinter Nights 2's enhanced graphics engine will add a cinematic quality to the game.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 27, 2006 9:39 am PT
Online retailers list special editions for two upcoming RPGs, detailing Neverwinter Nights 2 and Dark Messiah exclusives.
NEWS - Posted Aug 15, 2006 3:26 pm PT
PC games charts: November 19-25
The Sims 2: Pets retains top spot as Black Friday bargains drive PC game sales for the week of Thanksgiving.
The Sims 2: Pets retains top spot as Black Friday bargains drive PC game sales for the week of Thanksgiving.
NEWS - Posted Dec 5, 2006 4:59 pm PT
J.E. Sawyer off Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows
Action RPG's top designer follows John Romero out the exit of Midway's San Diego studio to work on Neverwinter Nights 2.
Action RPG's top designer follows John Romero out the exit of Midway's San Diego studio to work on Neverwinter Nights 2.
NEWS - Posted Jul 19, 2005 11:40 am PT
Atari locks down D&D; Hasbro buys back Transformers
$65 million deal sees toy giant reclaiming game rights for most of its brands, though confusion about platforms remains.
$65 million deal sees toy giant reclaiming game rights for most of its brands, though confusion about platforms remains.
NEWS - Posted Jun 9, 2005 5:39 pm PT
Shippin' Out 10/30-11/3: GTA: VCS, FF XII
Killzone: Liberation, F.E.A.R. 360, and Neverwinter Nights 2 will put the fright into gamers this Halloween week.
Killzone: Liberation, F.E.A.R. 360, and Neverwinter Nights 2 will put the fright into gamers this Halloween week.
NEWS - Posted Oct 30, 2006 4:42 pm PT





