Random Wednesdays
Since I’m still shaking off the effects of the latest plague, I’m going to stick to the list format for another week. And this week actually has a somewhat smaller list of links, compared to the usual Wednesday fare, so it won’t even be a terribly lengthy article.
Let’s start with BioShock Infinite, which (did you know?) has a board game adaptation:
- News – BioShock Infinite – Now Available on Mac!
- Play ‘Bioshock Infinite’ Board Game, Wipe Away The Debt – ScienceFiction.com
- Bioshock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia – review | Life and style | The Observer
Moving on, Might & Magic X’s development has been proceeding apace. I’m geniunely intrigued by this game, so much so that I recently reinstalled World of Xeen to re-live some of the…er…magic of this particular series.
- Open Dev – Questions and answers from the dev chat
- Open Dev – Dungeon layout contest: We have a winner!
- Open Dev – Puzzles and Riddles
- RPG Codex Report: The Vision Behind Might & Magic X Legacy :: rpg codex > doesn’t scale to your level
- Interview – Might & Magic X Update: Neal Hallford Interview | rpg codex > doesn’t scale to your level
- Open Dev – Detailed patch plans
- Open Dev – Meet the Ancients: Neal Hallford
It was previously mentioned, I think, that Beamdog and Overhaul Games have resolved whatever issues existed between them and Atari. This of course has meant that Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition is back in production:
- Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition back on track for PC, Mac | Joystiq
- Game News – Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition has a release date, available for pre-order | rpg codex > doesn’t scale to your level
- Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition Gameplay Trailer – YouTube
- Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition opens to the world on November 15 | News | PC Gamer
EverQuest Next, meanwhile, continues to look amazing:
- New EverQuest Next Landmark details and videos revealed at PAX | News | PC Gamer
- Gamescom 2013 Preview: EverQuest Next Landmark Lets You Change the World and Make a Buck | DualShockers
- Everquest Next Videos Reveal Fantasy Handsomeness | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
- PAX Prime 2013: EverQuest Landmark screens and video | Massively
- Editorial: GamesCom 2013 – S.O.E. Report – Strategy Informer
- What is EverQuest Next Landmark? – IGN
And…er…ephemera. Yes.
- Transistor’s voice-over is a character in the world who cares about you | Polygon
- Rumor: XLGAMES eyes restructuring after disappointing ArcheAge performance | Massively
- Thief on PS4: Garrett’s new story, going back to The City, and the world of Thief – YouTube
Oh, right, there’s also the Golden Joystick Awards. BioShock Infinite is nominated in a bunch of categories, including Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Best Moment (for the Hallelujah sequence), and Game of the Year. Irrational Games nabbed a nomination for Studio of the Year, as well. And Deus Ex: The Fall is up for Best Mobile Game.