In recent news, Interplay laid off the remaining members of Black Isle, their RPG devision. This followed a gradual jumping-ship by BI's main members, such as Brian Fargo, Tim Cain, Feargus Urqhuart, Chris Avellone, and many others. Interplay will assumedely continue to produce "Black Isle" games, but according to Damien "Puuk" Foletto of Black Isle, it will just be a label, as no one who actually worked for the original Black Isle division remains.
Black Isle was responsible for many of Interplay's major offerings of recent times. The Baldur's Gate series, Icewind Dale series, Fallout 1 and 2, and recently Lionheart.
Even more tragically, Interplay has "shelved" project Van Buren, which was speculated to be (but never officially confirmed) Fallout 3. Van Buren was over 50% complete at time of shelving, and the reason why it was canned was so that Interplay could dedicate more time and resources to Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2 - Sequel to possibly the most underwhelmedly anticipated game that bears the name "Fallout." As Interplay plans on holding onto the Fallout liscense for these games, it is highly unlikely that they will release it to Obsidian (Where the majority of BI's staff has migrated to) so that they could complete VB.
Interplay has seemingly adopted the idiotic mentality of "console exclusive." Both Brotherhood of Steel games will be console-only, as are their immedeate releases.
Many of the former BI staff are extremely disgruntled towards the "good" people of Interplay, which hints at a cancer deep within the heart of the company.
Interplay has essentially turned their back on the market which made them great. Their initial console offerings were received with lukewarm reviews and generally poor sales, their best and brightest subsidary being Silicone & Synapse (Which as we all know is the company that brings us to being here today). It was on the home computer that Interplay made its money, made its reputation, and made its fame. Now they no longer want to consider the market.
Black Isle was responsible for many of Interplay's major offerings of recent times. The Baldur's Gate series, Icewind Dale series, Fallout 1 and 2, and recently Lionheart.
Even more tragically, Interplay has "shelved" project Van Buren, which was speculated to be (but never officially confirmed) Fallout 3. Van Buren was over 50% complete at time of shelving, and the reason why it was canned was so that Interplay could dedicate more time and resources to Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel 2 - Sequel to possibly the most underwhelmedly anticipated game that bears the name "Fallout." As Interplay plans on holding onto the Fallout liscense for these games, it is highly unlikely that they will release it to Obsidian (Where the majority of BI's staff has migrated to) so that they could complete VB.
Interplay has seemingly adopted the idiotic mentality of "console exclusive." Both Brotherhood of Steel games will be console-only, as are their immedeate releases.
Many of the former BI staff are extremely disgruntled towards the "good" people of Interplay, which hints at a cancer deep within the heart of the company.
Interplay has essentially turned their back on the market which made them great. Their initial console offerings were received with lukewarm reviews and generally poor sales, their best and brightest subsidary being Silicone & Synapse (Which as we all know is the company that brings us to being here today). It was on the home computer that Interplay made its money, made its reputation, and made its fame. Now they no longer want to consider the market.
When in mortal danger,
When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
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When beset by doubt,
Run in little circles,
Wave your arms and shout.
BattleTag: Schrau#2386