Baldurs Gate returning??

[Ferral]

Been a few stories on the net about Beamdog and Baldurs Gate, these are the devs that done the HD versions of MDK 1 & 2. As a Dev they dont appear big enough to do a full new title and Baldurs Gate 2 finished perfect so not sure how things would pan out if they are actually doing a BG3. I guess if they are doing a new title Baldurs Gate the city could be a central focal point to a whole new story, similar in the way Neverwinter Nights was done with the city of Neverwinter being the focal point.

Either way, Eurogamer done a story on this a few weeks back :

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...w-baldurs-gate

At the time that story was upped the site just had a quote at the bottom and plain black background. Now though it has changed to the avatar pictures in the background and there is a timer which finishes at 7pm tonight GMT :

http://www.baldursgate.com/

Will be interesting to see what happens, waiting and hoping it is going to be big news, a HD remake would definately be welcome.

[funke_munke]

My money is on a remake, which makes me incredibly happy! Thanks for updating on that countdown timer, had no idea that was there - haven't checked the site in a while.

[scaryjim]

... I guess if they are doing a new title Baldurs Gate the city could be a central focal point to a whole new story, similar in the way Neverwinter Nights was done with the city of Neverwinter being the focal point. ...

If a new BG rpg comes out with a similar feel to NWN, I'll be spending money and losing sleep when it comes out

Thought: MMO Baldur's Gate?

[kalniel]

BG for iPad I suspect. :$

[MaddAussie]

BG for iPad I suspect. :$

This

Just had a quick convo with a mate who is a games jurno he says the same

[scaryjim]

If I get an android version as well that's fine...

EDIT:

Hmmm, according to wikipedia's article on the Infinity engine,

A free compatible game engine recreation is in development under the name of GemRB. It runs on multiple platforms, including FreeBSD, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, Android and AmigaOS 4.[1]

...

[Pob255]

I never really got into baldurs gate, the story just didn't hold the interest for me.

if someone did a remake of Planescape: Torment on the otherhand

[Zhaoman]

Thought: MMO Baldur's Gate?

Considering what modern Bioware did to the beloved KOTOR, I'm now reluctant to see the name of any great gaming series being soiled in the name of some quick MMO money making. HD remake would be just fine for me!

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Considering what modern Biofail did to the beloved KOTOR, I'm now reluctant to see the name of any great gaming series being soiled in the name of some quick MMO money making. HD remake would be just fine for me!

Fixed for you.

[kalniel]

Hmm, mind you, beamdog did the MDK2 (also Bioware) HD remake. This is beamdog as well, so could be a PC HD remake.

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[kalniel]

*snoop*

Baldurs Gate Enhanced edition. Summer 2012

[Ferral]

Awesome, HD makeover from Beamdog, they did a decent job on MDK 1 & 2 so hopefully this will be something special

Site is getting hammered so this is what is on there now :

http://i.imgur.com/xXbW1.jpg

[kalniel]

more

Atari, Wizards of the Coast, and Overhaul Games are pleased to announce work has begun on the Enhanced Edition of Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II.


Since its initial release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has entertained millions of fans around the globe, and has received countless awards. This classic saga of mystery, intrigue, and adventure has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons® computer roleplaying games ever since.

RE-FORGED BY OVERHAUL GAMES
Overhaul Games has assembled a talented team of artists, programmers and designers to enhance this timeless classic. To remain true to the spirit of the game, the team includes original Baldur’s Gate developers.

RELIVE THE MOST EPIC STORY EVER TOLD
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition™ and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition™ will feature a re-forged version of the Infinity Engine with a variety of modern improvements.

[scaryjim]

Was Baldur's Gate a proper D&D cRPG, or was it like Dragonshard - they licensed the setting but used their own system? Never got round to playing it

On the other hand, another reason not to buy D3

[kalniel]

Was Baldur's Gate a proper D&D cRPG, or was it like Dragonshard - they licensed the setting but used their own system? Never got round to playing it

On the other hand, another reason not to buy D3

Well I don't think there's ever been a 'proper' D&D cRPG - the closest was probably ToEE. All the rest made compromises in making a computer game. BG uses 2nd ed rules, has a lot of the computer friendly spells and proficiencies etc. There's a good flavour of the rules, but it's simultaneous round based rather than turn based, and by default is real time until pause conditions are met.

My BG box is just on the shelf above me Sadly, the UK version only has a black and white manual

[scaryjim]

Well I don't think there's ever been a 'proper' D&D cRPG

Yeah, you probably have a point

the closest was probably ToEE.

Oh good lord yes. A great example of why there aren't really any I must give it another go some time, see if I can get ... well, anywhere!

BG uses 2nd ed rules

Ah, that's what I was interested in. Wonder if the update will stick with that or will use a newer version. Lordy, it'd take me a while to get back into the swing of 2nd. 4th should work pretty well as a cRPG, but I'd be more than happy with 3 / 3.5 (Neverwinter Nights geek, me? What on earth gave you that idea ).