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Game News Wasteland 2 will include the original game

Discussion in 'RPG Codex News & Content Comments' started by Zed, Jul 10, 2012.

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  1. Zed RPG Codex Staff

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    Tags: InXile Entertainment; Wasteland; Wasteland 2

    InXile Entertainment has announced that the original Wasteland from 1987 will come bundled with Wasteland 2. Isn't that nice?

    Hey, look. A press release:

    Wasteland 2 now to include the original game which started the post apocalyptic RPG genre

    Newport Beach, CA - July 10th, 2012 - InXile Entertainment today confirmed that Wasteland 2 will include the original Wasteland game that was released in 1987. The original RPG is considered the godfather of post apocalyptic games and went on to win numerous awards. Computer Gaming World inducted Wasteland into their Hall of Fame, and in 1996 they ranked it the #9 best game from a list of 150 games.

    "The #1 request we had during our Kickstarter campaign was to have the ability to play the first game. Fortunately EA has continued to support us on this project and has granted us the ability to bring the original to the players," said Brian Fargo, of inXile Entertainment. "It is great to be able to make Wasteland available for those feeling nostalgic or who want to experience it for the first time. It certainly will not be a pre-requisite to understand Wasteland 2, but it adds some extra flavor if you did play the prequel."

    About inXile Entertainment:
    Founded by long-time industry veteran @BrianFargo in 2002, inXile Entertainment develops interactive entertainment software for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. The most current project under development is Wasteland 2 which was recently financed by its fans via @Kickstarter. For more information about inXile Entertainment visit: www.inxile-entertainment.com.

    Wasteland is a registered trademark of inXile entertainment

    So now you're guaranteed at least one good game for that money you wasted pledged.
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  2. Stinger Liturgist

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    So is this why Fargo decided to put the game on Origin and get on EA's good side?

  3. mbpopolano24 Learned

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    Yessss.... Oh Mighty Fargo......

  4. Brother None On the line for InXile

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    Tit-for-tat? No. Recall that a deal was already in place for inXile to be able to use materials from Wasteland 1 (Citadel, rangers, etc etc), and that they were already negotiating republishing Wasteland 1 before Kickstarter started. They have a very good working relationship, yes, and that has to go both ways or it wouldn't work, but tit-for-tat? Nah.

  5. sea Arcane

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    I realize it's free on Abandonia etc., but... if I could brofist inXile and Fargo, I would.

    Er. I didn't mean for it to sound that way.

    Or did I? :oops:

  6. Jaesun Fabulous Moderator Patron

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    That is rather... very disturbing.

  7. Brother None On the line for InXile

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    Why? EA isn't making a cent on that deal. But inXile had to get their permission to use said materials, and they did.

  8. Jaesun Fabulous Moderator Patron

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    What other stipulations did EA attach to this deal?

  9. Awor Szurkrarz Arcane

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    A version with Wasteland 1 manuals/box would be awesome.

  10. Brother None On the line for InXile

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    I have no idea. It's possible "Wasteland games will be distributed via EA as well" was a stipulation. Or maybe they'll be listed in the credits. But they have no influence on design, publishing, or make any money out of it, from that deal.

  11. mindx2 Prophet Patron

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    Then I'm even more curious as to their intentions (what's their angle)... I mean it's not like them to just "Do the right thing"... :rolleyes:

  12. Johannes Liturgist

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    There's no money to be made by refusing Fargo to use them, and this gives EA a nice, if small, PR boost.

  13. Brother None On the line for InXile

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    Yeah, it's kind of win-win. They weren't going to make a profit sitting on this stuff, plus they might re-launch it on GOG after Wasteland 2 raises interests (I have no idea what the future plans are). And by not being nasty about it and having a good working relationship with Fargo, EA has leveraged it into good PR. Both sides win, really.

  14. Outlander Custom Tags Are For Fags. Patron

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    Things seem to be going well for Fargo.








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    REALLY well.
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  15. mugarod Scholar Patron

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    I am assuming thats the money we pledged sitting there, that bastard.
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  16. GarfunkeL Racism Expert

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    That's just the first 100k. The economy has struck the Vegas girls, as well.

    Also, what what what? WL2 will be Origin exclusive?

  17. kazgar Liturgist

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    nah, its being whored out, any digital distribution will do!

    EA/Origin have just announced first that it'll be there.

    Steam usually doesn't make a big song and dance until its ready to release.

  18. WhiskeyWolf RPG Codex Polish Plumber Patron

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    Somehow I still find that unbelievable.

  19. Alex_Steel Moderately Perfect Patron

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    You should all be thankful, I know I am! I thank our video game overlords for such a precious gift. I hadn't realized all these years that they care so much about gamers. They must be really perfectly nice guys, sitting up there in their steel castles, watching us petty customers down here. One could think they are Gods, giving to mere mortal game studios the benefit to sit beside them for a while.

    Yes, yes, they must be Gods. I will worship them from now on, it is the only rational thing to do after they proved how kind they are.
    Thank you EA! All praise EA!!

    Amen.

  20. Ulminati I'm watching you... Scum. Patron

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    Mandatory Origin always-on DRM and at least 5 DLC expansions purchasable through in-game merchants :troll:

  21. SuicideBunny tastier with special sauce

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    [curry]they are bundling a third game with wasteland 1 and 2? :smug: [/curry]

  22. Infinitron RPG Codex Staff Patron

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    :yeah:

    :lol: Where'd you find that? I don't think that's the nice blonde lady from the Kickstarter party.

  23. GarfunkeL Racism Expert

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    Look at those cheekbones and those sharp knees. Would expect better from him and would not bang. :seenoevil:

  24. Outlander Custom Tags Are For Fags. Patron

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    That's from fagbook and si, I think it's her. God damn, Brian!

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