C&VG rumor: Baldur's Gate 3

butsomuch · (09-19-2008, 03:54 PM)

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=197448

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Baldur's Gate III rumours persist
Friday 19-Sep-2008 9:33 AM Atari has the rights but won't comment

A third instalment in the Baldur's Gate series is tipped to be in development, without original creator BioWare.

Although it won't be ready for at least another year, we've heard the RPG sequel is coming along at an as-yet-unnamed developer and Neverwinter Nights 2 house Atari - which recently released a series compilation on PC-DVD - is said to be handling the publishing duties.

The acclaimed RPG series hasn't seen a proper release since 2001's Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal, and has been the subject of constant rumour and speculation since.

A third game was even said to be in development at on-off Baldur's expansion dev Black Isle Studios, which has now been closed.

Original members of Black Isle have since founded Obsidian Entertainment, which helmed a sequel to BioWare's Neverwinter Nights.

Obsidian is a possibility then but the developer behind the third Baldur's Gate is still a mystery to us, although we've heard it's a studio more than capable of making a fantastic looking production. Speculate away.

When contacted Atari said it had no comment to make except that Baldur's Gate is "one of the properties Atari has rights to".

GreenNight · (09-19-2008, 03:58 PM)

I don't trust Atari with anything.

Revelations · (09-19-2008, 04:01 PM)

They still have the money for something like this?

Xater · (09-19-2008, 04:02 PM)

Isn't Obsidian busy doign their spy RPG?

Doytch · (09-19-2008, 04:02 PM)

Obsidian or bust

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Isn't Obsidian busy doign their spy RPG?

Well, ya, that and the Aliens game I think. But this would be after those two, if it's not even started yet.

Danne-Danger · (09-19-2008, 04:04 PM)

If Obsidian gets it then F-YEAH.

Durante · (09-19-2008, 04:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Doytch:

Obsidian or bust

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But I don't buy this rumour at all.

Sanjay · (09-19-2008, 04:04 PM)

Originally Posted by GreenNight:

I don't trust Atari with anything.

I trust Obsidian Entertainment with everything.

Draft · (09-19-2008, 04:06 PM)

Let CDPROJEKT make it.

epmode · (09-19-2008, 04:08 PM)

Originally Posted by Draft:

Let CDPROJEKT make it.

They're affiliated with Atari? Yes pls.

Xater · (09-19-2008, 04:08 PM)

Originally Posted by Draft:

Let CDPROJEKT make it.

Or any european developer so we don't have to live with a dumbed down RPG amirite?

Durante · (09-19-2008, 04:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Xater:

Or any european developer so we don't have to live with a dumbed down RPG amirite?

The Witcher is more "dumbed down" than NWN2 (especially MotB). Not a bad game, but not a direction I'd want BG3 to go in. Anyway, remeber that Draft doesn't actually like BG2, which disqualifies his opinion of all things RPG.

Sanjay · (09-19-2008, 04:12 PM)

Originally Posted by Draft:

Let CDPROJEKT make it.

Only in my dreams.

TekunoRobby · (09-19-2008, 04:14 PM)

Dragon Age is the real Baldur's Gate 3.

McHuj · (09-19-2008, 04:22 PM)

Does Atari have rights to the AD&D rules?

Durante · (09-19-2008, 04:23 PM)

Originally Posted by McHuj:

Does Atari have rights to the AD&D rules?

Yes.

andycapps · (09-19-2008, 04:24 PM)

I thought Atari was focusing on doing networked titles that Phil seems to be fond of.

Rad Agast · (09-19-2008, 04:29 PM)

Originally Posted by TekunoRobby:

Dragon Age is the real Baldur's Gate 3.

I would have agreed with you if it wasn't for the fact that Dragon Age is a single player only rpg.

It will be close enough though ;-)

-nk- · (09-19-2008, 04:49 PM)

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Baldur's Gate 3

yay

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Atari

nay

Ryu1999 · (09-19-2008, 04:59 PM)

Don't toy with me.

[Big Worm]Fucking with my BG3 is like fucking with my emotions[/Big Worm]

Ledsen · (09-19-2008, 06:02 PM)

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A third game was even said to be in development at on-off Baldur's expansion dev Black Isle Studios

"Was even said"? Black Hound was a fact, dudes.

eznark · (09-19-2008, 06:15 PM)

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Atari has the rights but won't comment

ugh...unless CDProjekt gets it.

Yasser · (09-19-2008, 06:26 PM)

Originally Posted by Doytch:

But this would be after those two, if it's not even started yet.

please oh please oh please oh please be true

Brandon F · (09-19-2008, 06:29 PM)

I bet it's Gearbox!

Prime crotch · (09-19-2008, 06:51 PM)

Give it to Obsidian, they're already making a new expantion for NWN2 and after Dragon Age comes out they'll have a new engine to play with.

Sysgen · (09-19-2008, 06:53 PM)

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Atari

Ugh!

B E N K E · (09-19-2008, 06:59 PM)

Originally Posted by Draft:

Let CDPROJEKT make it.

I'm sure they would love to do it... and given Atari's relation to them it's not a bad guess.

Timber · (09-19-2008, 07:05 PM)

Originally Posted by B E N K E:

I'm sure they would love to do it... and given Atari's relation to them it's not a bad guess.

Ya seriously Atari has recently published RPG's by CDProjekt as well as Obsidian. Given that those two are the most obvious choices (besides Bioware of course) to make a BG3, I'm not sure why people are going "ugh Atari ugh".

Anyway, these rumours have been appearing every now and again for years now. I'm not expecting anything at all unless I see an official announcement.

Prime crotch · (09-19-2008, 07:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Timber:

Ya seriously Atari has recently published RPG's by CDProjekt as well as Obsidian. Given that those two are the most obvious choices (besides Bioware of course) to make a BG3, I'm not sure why people are going "ugh Atari ugh".

Because most probably didn't play any recent PC RPG edited by Atari.

TheRagnCajun · (09-19-2008, 07:28 PM)

For anyone not keeping score, C&VG has terrible sources.

A Black Falcon · (09-19-2008, 10:07 PM)

Originally Posted by TheRagnCajun:

For anyone not keeping score, C&VG has terrible sources.

Hopefully either this is wrong or The Black Hound is turning into a full game again (or NWN2 expansion). :)

dude · (09-19-2008, 11:07 PM)

For the love of this great series, no. There's no way anything good will come of it.