Obsidian And Square-Enix To Siege PC And Consoles With Dungeon Siege 3
After a brief stint as a terrible Uwe Boll movie, the Dungeon Siege series is back on track with a new game and, surprisingly, a new developer. Square-Enix is on publishing duty for Dungeon Siege 3, which seems odd at first but makes sense with the company's more recent efforts to work with more Western developers. Meanwhile Obsidian Entertainment will be taking the developing reigns from the series creators at Gas Powered Games, which also makes sense given Obsidian's strategy to develop sequels to other people's games.
Fans of the series who might be worried by the shift in developer should take some solace in the fact that Gas Powered Games' Chris Taylor will be in an advisory role to the Obsidian team to ensure that Dungeon Siege 3 is just as dungeon-y and siege-y as the first two.
Dungeon Siege 3 will mark the first time the series has ventured to consoles, with both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions in the works in addition to the PC. I know it's supposed to be blasphemy for this type of RPG, but as someone who is primarily a console gamer this is great news. There are also a list of new features for Dungeon Siege 3, like "new co-op multiplayer modes," and "weighty decisions that impact your alliances" though without further details none of them mean a whole lot yet. But if you must know, you can check after the break for the full press release.
SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT FOR DUNGEON SIEGE 3The Torch is Passed for a New Incarnation of the Classic Action-RPG
London (07 June 2010) - Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announced today that it is partnering with Obsidian Entertainment® on DUNGEON SIEGE® 3. With input from the original developer, Gas Powered Games®, Obsidian Entertainment will develop the next incarnation of the DUNGEON SIEGE franchise with Square Enix as the game's publisher. Coming for the first time to high-def home video game consoles, DUNGEON SIEGE 3 will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3 is representative of Square Enix's ongoing strategic partnership with Western game developers and its commitment to increasing its presence in those markets. The game will bring together the beloved aspects of the DUNGEON SIEGE franchise with Obsidian Entertainment's expertise, to create an evolved action-RPG experience. In addition to its arrival on high-def consoles for the first time, the game will also feature an all-new co-op multiplayer mode.
Originally created by Chris Taylor and his critically-acclaimed studio Gas Powered Games, Taylor will serve as an advisor during the development of the game. DUNGEON SIEGE 3 will seamlessly blend intuitive action gameplay and a robust RPG system in an immersive world where every decision the player makes will result in consequences.
On his involvement, Taylor comments, "It has been a great pleasure to collaborate with Obsidian. They are a very talented developer who really knows what it takes to build a deep and engaging RPG experience, and I can't think of a better group to continue the Dungeon Siege series".
"It's a distinct privilege and thrill to become a part of the DUNGEON SIEGE legacy," said Feargus Urquhart, CEO and Co-Founder of Obsidian Entertainment. "This partnership with Square Enix is a milestone for both Obsidian and the franchise, and the two companies' strengths for compelling characters and storytelling will shine throughout DUNGEON SIEGE 3."
"Square Enix is proud to partner with Obsidian Entertainment for DUNGEON SIEGE 3," said Mike Sherlock, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Square Enix Europe. "The company has a history in making some of the most immersive and entertaining videogames and is a perfect fit to take the franchise forward and create a new benchmark for the action-RPG."
About DUNGEON SIEGE 3
Story
Torn asunder, the delicate balance of power between the kingdom of Ehb's powerful factions has fallen apart. As one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb defeating all manner of villains and beasts through a combination of heroic abilities, screen shaking magic and fearsome weapons.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3 seamlessly blends intuitive action gameplay, a robust RPG system featuring a large selection of abilities, an extensive multiplayer component and the depth of story Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment are known for creating.
Features
* For the first time, play DUNGEON SIEGE on high-def consoles
* Players will be able to adventure by themselves or with friends in co-op multiplayer
* Uncover a deep story that only Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment can deliver
* Pick from unique and highly customizable character classes with a wide range of abilities to choose from
* Recruit companions with unique personalities, abilities and views on the world around them
* Players will have weighty decisions to make that will impact their alliances, enemies and the culmination of the story
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Posted to Video Games on 8 June 2010
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I'd rather Obsidian focused on pooping out the Wheel of Time game they've been linked with.
Obsidian really are the guys to hand your franchise over to it seems.
Too bad they always seem to make them half-assed and buggy as hell. After Alpha Protocol, I'm expecting very little from Fallout: New Vegas and now this.
Alpha Protocol gives me confidence!
I loved it; pushed all my rpg lovin' buttons; Perks;leveling up;covo choices;changing allies/enemies; varying story due to choices.