Interplay and Bioware part ways with NWN

Memnoch · 12-01-2001, 09:38 AM

On Thursday, November 29, 2001, Canadian software developer BioWare Corp. terminated its contract with Interplay Entertainment Corp. to develop its latest computer game, Neverwinter Nights. BioWare announced that, though it has ended its association with Interplay on the project, it is looking forward to releasing Neverwinter Nights on schedule, early in 2002. Development at BioWare is continuing on both Neverwinter Nights and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic as well as on other as yet unannounced projects.

BioWare had previously filed lawsuits against Interplay, alleging that Interplay has breached contracts with BioWare by sublicensing distribution of BioWare games to third parties without the knowledge or consent of BioWare. BioWare had also joined with Illinois software developer Parallax in a lawsuit against Interplay alleging that Interplay, British Distributor Virgin Interactive, and the French company, Titus Interactive, had failed to pay royalties due BioWare and Parallax games,

BioWare is the developer of a number of highly popular and successful award-winning computer games, including Shattered Steel, MDK2 (for the PC, Sega Dreamcast and Sony Playstation 2 platforms), Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast, Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn and the recently-released Baldur’s Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. Parallax has developed a number of highly popular and successful award-winning computer games, such as Descent, Descent II, Descent II: The Infinite Abyss and Descent Freespace.

I wonder who'll be publishing now?

Dreamer128 · 12-01-2001, 01:07 PM

I really don't care, as long as it doesnt mean more delay. Its very likely that publishers will be lining up though, NWN is definatly going to be a hit!

GhostDogg · 12-01-2001, 10:21 PM

So what happens to those who have NWN on preorder from Interplay Store?

Lemernis · 12-02-2001, 01:57 AM

It will be a hit especially if it remains a faithful to PnP. The reason BG worked so well is that it brought AD&D to life (as opposed to being a hack and slash game like Diablo). The more they breathe life into PnP the stronger the games will get as they keep buidling the franchise, IMHO.

Memnoch · 12-02-2001, 05:40 AM

quote:
Originally posted by GhostDogg:
So what happens to those who have NWN on preorder from Interplay Store?

I imagine that your orders would be cancelled. You may want to contact Interplay to find out.

Barb · 12-02-2001, 09:29 AM

Damn, I think this is a plot to make people want to buy the game even more and interplay and bioware are sniggering at us. Cant wait till its released. Heres a screenshot link: Screenshot

Galadria · 12-02-2001, 03:20 PM

Nice screenshot, Barb.I'm guessing that the portrait in the RUQ (medical talk for right top corner-sorry) the big one is your character, the littler ones are your companions, PC or NPC. The game play area is very surrealistic-reminds me of those old Tenniel engravings for Alice in Wonderland or the Hunting of the Snark, especially the latter. BTW, why'd you get knocked out at the Battle of the Modding Mage? Hmmm?

12-01-2001, 09:38 AM	#1
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	On Thursday, November 29, 2001, Canadian software developer BioWare Corp. terminated its contract with Interplay Entertainment Corp. to develop its latest computer game, Neverwinter Nights. BioWare announced that, though it has ended its association with Interplay on the project, it is looking forward to releasing Neverwinter Nights on schedule, early in 2002. Development at BioWare is continuing on both Neverwinter Nights and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic as well as on other as yet unannounced projects. BioWare had previously filed lawsuits against Interplay, alleging that Interplay has breached contracts with BioWare by sublicensing distribution of BioWare games to third parties without the knowledge or consent of BioWare. BioWare had also joined with Illinois software developer Parallax in a lawsuit against Interplay alleging that Interplay, British Distributor Virgin Interactive, and the French company, Titus Interactive, had failed to pay royalties due BioWare and Parallax games, BioWare is the developer of a number of highly popular and successful award-winning computer games, including Shattered Steel, MDK2 (for the PC, Sega Dreamcast and Sony Playstation 2 platforms), Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast, Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn and the recently-released Baldur’s Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. Parallax has developed a number of highly popular and successful award-winning computer games, such as Descent, Descent II, Descent II: The Infinite Abyss and Descent Freespace. I wonder who'll be publishing now? __________________

12-02-2001, 01:57 AM	#4
Lemernis Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 611	It will be a hit especially if it remains a faithful to PnP. The reason BG worked so well is that it brought AD&D to life (as opposed to being a hack and slash game like Diablo). The more they breathe life into PnP the stronger the games will get as they keep buidling the franchise, IMHO. __________________ Exodus: Shadows of the South

12-02-2001, 05:40 AM	#5
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by GhostDogg: So what happens to those who have NWN on preorder from Interplay Store? I imagine that your orders would be cancelled. You may want to contact Interplay to find out. __________________

12-02-2001, 03:20 PM	#7
Galadria 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,830	Nice screenshot, Barb.I'm guessing that the portrait in the RUQ (medical talk for right top corner-sorry) the big one is your character, the littler ones are your companions, PC or NPC. The game play area is very surrealistic-reminds me of those old Tenniel engravings for Alice in Wonderland or the Hunting of the Snark, especially the latter. BTW, why'd you get knocked out at the Battle of the Modding Mage? Hmmm? __________________ Lady Galadria,Goddess\' Equal of the O.R.T.; [img]\"http://havak.db-forge.com/portraits/bitmaps/wlf180L.bmp\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"Romance at short notice was her specialty.\" - Saki <br />Founder of the IW Branch of the Anti-Anomen Society

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12-01-2001, 01:07 PM	#2
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	I really don't care, as long as it doesnt mean more delay. Its very likely that publishers will be lining up though, NWN is definatly going to be a hit!

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GhostDogg Welcomed New User Join Date: November 22, 2001 Location: WV Posts: 2	So what happens to those who have NWN on preorder from Interplay Store?

12-02-2001, 09:29 AM	#6
Barb Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 16, 2001 Location: England, UK Age: 51 Posts: 1,150	Damn, I think this is a plot to make people want to buy the game even more and interplay and bioware are sniggering at us. Cant wait till its released. Heres a screenshot link: Screenshot

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