Neverwinter Nights 2

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Gold - Neverwinter Nights 2 [October 17, 2006, 09:34 am ET] - 48 Comments
Atari and Obsidian announce that Neverwinter Nights 2 is gold, and the D&D RPG sequel is Due in North American stores on October 31 and in Europe on November 3:

NEW YORK, October 17, 2006 - Atari, Inc (Nasdaq: ATAR) and Obsidian Entertainment today announced that the highly-anticipated Neverwinter Nights 2 has gone gold and is on schedule to ship to stores nationwide on October 31 in North America and on November 3 in Europe. Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to BioWare Corp.'s best-selling and genre-defining role-playing game, is set in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Forgotten Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), and will transport players back to the embattled city of Neverwinter. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro. Neverwinter Nights 2 will be released for the Windows platform.

Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Neverwinter Nights 2 features a new, extensive single-player game with deep character development and a powerful new toolset that provides players with unprecedented ability to create their own universes, quests and storylines

"Neverwinter Nights 2 has been an incredible game to produce, as we have aimed from the beginning to develop an immersive gaming experience that will satisfy both the RPG and modding communities," said Feargus Urquhart, Obsidian Entertainment's CEO. "Now that Neverwinter Nights 2 has gone gold, we are proud to say we are delivering a game that should exceed fans' expectations."

The Neverwinter Nights franchise has sold more than two million copies worldwide, is translated into 10 languages, sold in more than 40 countries and features one of the largest and most active fan communities in all of gaming. To date, fans of the franchise, which includes Neverwinter Nights, Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide and Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark, have created nearly 4,000 modifications to the original game using the original, award-winning Aurora Toolset. A more robust toolset will be included with the release of Neverwinter Nights 2.

More information about Neverwinter Nights 2 can be found at www.nwn2.com, which includes user forums, project news, development updates and more.

[Mac]

yeppiers... been waiting all year for this game.... Already had my limited edition reserved... Now just have to way 14 days and I can stop the bf2 addiction and start the nwn2 addiction.

[mimicvii]

yeah, i'm looking forward to having a game to play again...already have mine pre-ordered and have been playing around with the toolset.

[CodeNameDoom]

stop WoW and get NWN

[Mac]

There have been alot of mixed feelings about the game. I know I loved the original. They started off with the basegame and you could get to level 20. Then later they added additional expansions that allowed you to hit level 40. The last expansion I thought was great. They really pushed what the engine could do. Seeing the nwn2 looks like they will go on. I just hope they can keep the flavor mix up-to-date with it like the previous game. I got 5 good years out of the first one. I'd love to get another 5 out of this one.

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hmm Is this like Diablo? That is a game I got a ton of time in playing. I think I got more time Playing diablo than I with bf2.

[ChemicalWarrior]

Not like Diablo. Titan Quest is like Diablo.

NWN was cool, I finished it on the SP but could never really get into it like some people did.

I'm looking forward to get Gothi 3 some time. Think Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, but much better done and a more living world.

The current Diablo clone of choice is the above listed Titan Quest. Or, WoW.

[Mac]

Well the best thing to do is take a look at some of the screen shots. I remember diablo and it has some similarities but there is MUCH more to do in NWN1/2. Basically, its AD&D paper placed in a computer world.

Its NOT WoW were you have to pay every Month. You can play the single player. or you can even go online and play with others. I like the Solo play. I also enjoy online when its with people you know. If you have a AD&D group and you have a DM. You can actually make on the fly Games where you actually have a God or Diety watching over you. Meaning the Dungeon Master. They have a special Client for the DM which has the ability to play God in game making and building things as you go.

The only thing I am confused right now is there have been claims that when the game is released on the 31st it WILL NOT have the DM client and that would be aval for next patch which WILL follow within a months time. Now I could be wrong but thats the rumor. The DM thing really isnt a big thing of the bat since everyone will be playing the solo adventure however, Those who like to play the SOLO on line with other player for the campaign might want the DM client to add alittle more Zest. I know eitherway things will work out. They've to the best I could tell always had pretty good support for their games and if there was any issues or problems they were dealt with a HELL of alot faster then what EA/Dice had done to bf2.

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Ships Ahoy - Neverwinter Nights 2 [October 31, 2006, 10:20 am ET] - 72 Comments
Atari Ships Neverwinter Nights 2 (thanks Frans) announces the availability of the eagerly anticipated D&D RPG sequel:

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR - News) and Obsidian Entertainment today announced that the highly-anticipated Neverwinter Nights(TM) 2 has shipped to stores nationwide. Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to BioWare Corp.'s best-selling and genre-defining role-playing game, is set in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® Forgotten Realms® universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS - News), and will transport players back to the embattled city of Neverwinter. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro. Rated "T" for Teen, Neverwinter Nights 2 is available for Windows platform at a suggested retail price of $49.95.

Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Neverwinter Nights 2 features a new, extensive single-player game with deep character development and a powerful new toolset that provides players with unprecedented ability to create their own universes, quests and storylines. A limited edition of Neverwinter Nights 2 is also available at retailers nationwide for $59.95. Neverwinter Nights 2 Limited Edition features a robust array of collectibles including exclusive in-game content such as a powerful new feat called Blessed of Waukeen that will grant a bonus to all saving throws, two special items, access to a unique weapon, and a magical golden aura that surrounds players' characters. A detailed cloth map showing in-game locations, a book of art depicting characters and scenes from the game and two silver antique rings (Good & Evil) are also included.

"Obsidian has delivered an outstanding sequel to one of the most beloved RPGs of all time," said Nique Fajors, Vice President, Sales, Marketing, Atari, Inc. "Neverwinter Nights 2 offers a deeply satisfying role-playing experience and a robust toolset that together will extend the life of the Neverwinter tales and bring more members to the community."

The Neverwinter Nights franchise has sold more than two million copies worldwide, is translated into 10 languages, sold in more than 40 countries and features one of the largest and most active fan communities in all of gaming.

More information about Neverwinter Nights 2 can be found at www.nwn2.com, which includes user forums, project news, development updates and more.

[mimicvii]

my copy is "out for delivery" as we speak! if the game ends up being worth a crap, i have a friend that will probably be setting up a persistent world server at some point.