November 29, 2006
That's right Obsidian fans! Our friends at Clan DLAN recently conducted an interview with Obsidian's own Feargus Urquhart and Ryan Rucinski. Learn more about the origins of Obsidian, the making of a sequel, the NWN2 toolset, and even a little about localization! Read the full interview in English or Spanish after the jump!
November 29, 2006
Calling all artists! Obsidian is now hiring both an Environmental/Character Concept Artist and a Senior Character Animator. Do you demonstrate a broad range of superb animation abilities or excellent drawing abilities? Yes? Then don't forget to visit our Obsidian Jobs page because we're looking for passionate gamers with the drive to make the best games possible. Head on over and apply today!
November 28, 2006
That's right NWN2 fans; we've got even more review madness for your Tuesday perusal! So head on over to these fine sites to read the full reviews:
- Next Level Gaming: "The replay value in this game is astronomical."
- GameVortex (Voted "Top Pick"): "With all of the side quests and twists, you are looking at hours of great gameplay."
- GameZone: "It is graphically very nice, has solid sound and has addicting gameplay."
- NWN2News.net: "I was on my toes and the story kept me hooked"
Stay tuned for even more Neverwinter Nights 2 news and reviews!
November 27, 2006
Step right up and get your NWN2 Monday media fix! We have a plethora of new NWN2 reviews to start your week with. So head on over to these fine sites to read even more about the game:
- Game Daily:
"Neverwinter Nights 2 is the one of the most grand, epic, and truly well adapted games to ever grace a monitor."
- Gameworld Network:
"We'll be playing this one for a long time."
- Trusted Reviews
: "NWN2 is the sort of game that can immerse you in a world and hold you there for hour after hour."
- Fragland
: "NWN2 will deliver a lot of pure gaming fun for the lovers of classic PC RPG's"
- GameShark
: "Neverwinter Nights 2 is the spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate."
- Jolt
: "one of the best value games currently available"
- Hooked Gamers
: "I believe Neverwinter Nights 2 to be a masterpiece..."
Also, don't forget to read a two part post-release interview with the development team brought to you by our friends at Warcry and The Vault! In Part One learn how the game has been received, planned improvements, and even a little about the NWN2 community! In Part Two learn more about the DM client, developer input on the forums, and what the Obsidian team would like to see the fans create!
November 21, 2006
In anticipation of Turkey Day our Obsidian Artists have imagined an all new take on the infamous Thanksgiving Hand Turkey! So head on over to the Obsidian Art Challenge to check out this week's festive entries!
Next, be sure to head on over to Mania Games to read an all new interview with the NWN2 team! Learn more about an innovative addition to the game, what the team is most excited about, and even a little more on the toolset, classes, and the story!
Finally, head on over to GameDaily to read another all new review of the game to find out what makes NWN2 "one of the most grand, epic, and truly well adapted games to ever grace a monitor." Read the full review after the jump!
November 16, 2006
Calling all Australian fans! Don't miss a chance to hear Obsidian's own Chris Avellone speak at the Australia Council for the Arts Storytelling of the Future event and at
Game Connect Asia Pacific 2006!
Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2006:
"The inaugural Game Connect: Asia Pacific Conference will be the first conference staged in
Australia for Australian and Asia Pacific game developers. Game Connect: Asia Pacific will focus
on best practice, learning, discussion, growth of game development and sharing of knowledge."
Thursday 30 November 2006, 7.30 - 10.30pm
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Corner Merivale and Glenelg Streets,
Brisbane Queensland, 4000
Australia Council for the Arts - Writing the Story of the Future:
"The Story of the Future will give participants - especially writers - skills in digital media and cross art-form collaboration. It will also support the development of commercially adaptable digital, interactive and multiplatform projects driven by Australia's rising generation of creative writers."
Melbourne
Date: Monday 27 November 2006
Venue: Innovation Centre, AFTRS, Docklands, Melbourne
Time: Registration opens 9.00am, seminar closes 4.30pm
Sydney
Date: Wednesday 29 November 2006
Venue: Room B1.11, Building 5, Quay St, University of Technology, Sydney
Time: Registration opens 9.00am, seminar closes 4.30pm
November 15, 2006
Get your level design skills ready gamers because the Obsidian team is NOW HIRING! We're looking for an experienced and talented lead designer and a level designer to contribute to area design for a console action role-playing game. So, head on over to our very own Obsidian jobs page and APPLY TODAY!
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