Tag Archives: inXile Entertainment

Mon, Jun 03, 2013 | 01:11 BST

Wasteland 2 inventory preview shows grid, list and image systems

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In this age of slick, seamless interfaces and accessible RPG systems, it’s hard to imagine younger gamers coping with the cumbersome menus and complicated systems of old school games. Wasteland 2 has a heck of a challenge in providing the complexity its backers demand while not actually delivering the confusing morass they’ve forgotten ever existed. This preview video shows how InXile Entertainment is tackling the problem and provides excellent fodder for complaining that things aren’t like they used to be and/or not innovative enough.

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Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 06:32 BST

“I could not be happier”: Fargo on fans as publishers

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Free from the dictates of tradition-bound publishers, inXile boss Brian Fargo is answerable to at least 74,00 bosses, and as our huge GDC 2013 interview reveals, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Fri, Apr 05, 2013 | 21:24 BST

Torment: Tides of Numenera sets Kickstarter record with three hours to go

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With three hours left on the Kickstarter clock, Torment: Tides of Numenera has hit $4,028,412 thanks to 71,911 backers, and that’s not even counting the over $176,000 earned through PayPal. The latest round of money tossed at the project has made the project the current Kickstarter record holder for most funding, besting Project Eternity. The project with the most funding from all areas was Star Citizen and its $6.2 million. To celebrate the milestone, inXile posted another piece of concept art, showing off a male playable character. Enjoy.

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Fri, Apr 05, 2013 | 13:21 BST

Torment: Tides of Numenera soundtrack sampler live now

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Torment :Tides of Numenera developer InXile Entertainment has released a song from Mark Morgan’s rather brilliant soundtrack.

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Thu, Apr 04, 2013 | 17:28 BST

Torment: Tides of Numenera gets second gameplay screen

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Torment: Tides of Numenera developer inXile Entertainment has released a second work-in-progress gameplay screen into the wild, this time set in the Sagus Cliff area of the game.

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Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 00:42 BST

Torment: Tides of Numenera delayed by stretch goals

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Well, you did it. You threw so much money at inXile’s Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter that the developer has had to delay the damn thing. I hope you’re happy – because I’m kind of stoked.

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Tue, Apr 02, 2013 | 16:26 BST

Torment: Tides of Numenera video shows lighting test using Unity

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The Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter page has been updated with a video, which shows a 3D character on pre-rendered 2D background. It’s basically a technology test using Unity, and is of the screenshots released yesterday. With three days to go, the Kickstarter has hit $3,336,869 thanks to 61,056 backers. If you want Chris Avellone on board, you better start tossing some money at it.

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Mon, Apr 01, 2013 | 11:37 BST

Torment Tides of Numenera: first gameplay screen revealed

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Torment: Tides of Numenera has received its first work-in-progress gameplay screen, and developer inXile Entertainment has sent it across to VG247 for you all to check out.

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Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 11:54 GMT

Torment: Numenera stretch goal adds Chris Avellone

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Chris Avellone will join the Torment: Tides of Numenera team if inXile’s Kickstarter campaign hits $3.5 million. inXiles Brian Fargo speaks with VG247 about his involvement.

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Mon, Mar 11, 2013 | 15:10 GMT

Torment Tides of Numenera: what does one life matter?

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Torment: Tides of Numenera is the spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with inXile Entertainment about its highly ambitious RPG revival.

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Mon, Mar 11, 2013 | 04:49 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera to almost double Legacies at $3M goal

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InXile has released a new video with the orchestral theme for Torment: Tides of Numenera, along with a collection of gorgeous concept art pieces, as it races towards a tasty-sounding $3 million stretch goal.

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Fri, Mar 08, 2013 | 17:56 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter hits $2.1 million

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The Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter has reached $2,110,638, after reaching $1 million within seven hours and two minutes. The initial funding goal of $900,000 was met – and then some – Wednesday evening, and now, thanks to 38,203 backers, the project’s funding is racing ahead and an enormous pace.

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Thu, Mar 07, 2013 | 12:48 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera’s combat tied to the narrative

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Torment: Tides of Numenera hit Kickstarter last night and surpassed $900,000 in the space of six hours. Developer inXile Entertainment has spoken with us about the game’s proposed phase-based battle mechanic, which will ultimately be decided by the project’s Kickstarter backers.

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Wed, Mar 06, 2013 | 23:18 GMT

Torment Kickstarter to save money, time and jobs

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Wasteland 2 and Torment: Tides of Numenera developer inXile Entertainment has explained its decision to go ahead with a second Kickstarter while its first crowdfunded project is still in development, painting a compelling picture of rolling development which eliminates the industry’s reliance on cyclical lay-offs.

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Wed, Mar 06, 2013 | 15:11 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera Kickstarter campaign gets off to strong start

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Torment: Tides of Numenera developer inXile Entertainment has opened its Kickstarter funding page, and a torrent of backers have already pledged their support to the cause.

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Sat, Mar 09, 2013 | 21:49 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera morality ‘tides’ explained, inXile discuss plot

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Torment: Tides of Numenera developer inXile Entertainment has revealed to VG247 that its sprawling RPG will feature many morality ‘Tides’ that will each have a profound impact on the game’s plot progression. The developer has also discussed the game’s plot with us in greater detail.

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Tue, Mar 05, 2013 | 01:02 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera dated December 2014

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Torment: Tides of Numenera developer inXile Entertainment has dated its spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment for December next year.

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Wed, Feb 20, 2013 | 22:06 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera website open, Kickstarter due soon

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InXile has opened a website for Torment: Tides of Numenera, the spiritual successor to Black Isle’s Planescape: Torment, ahead of a Kickstarter campaign launch. PCGamesN reports account holders can join a discussion regarding what kind of reward tiers the crowdfunding drive will offer; go ye and sign up.

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 | 23:01 GMT

Planescape license up for grabs, says Wizards of the Coast

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Wizards of the Coast has said it would “absolutely consider” licensing its Planescape Dungeons & Dragons setting, despite suggestions from InXile that the publisher had shut down negotiations.

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Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 19:42 GMT

Torment: Tides of Numenera nabs original Planescape: Torment composer

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inXile has announced its Torment game in development with Planescape Torment designer Monte Cook will be titled Torment: Tides of Numenera. The firm also announced that original Planescape: Torment composer Mark Morgan will create the game’s soundtrack.

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