Tag Archives: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Mon, May 20, 2013 | 14:57 BST

Kingdoms of Amalur: IP sale has generated interest by unnamed parties

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Kingdoms of Amalur is to be sold by the State of Rhode Island as part of the ongoing case against 38 Studios and owner Curt Schilling. Lawyers close to the sale have confirmed that the IP has drawn the interest of unnamed parties.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 12:00 BST

PS Plus EU: June update adds free Demon’s Souls, ICO & Shadow HD collection

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PlayStation Plus members have a lot of free games to look forward to in June, starting with Demon’s Souls, ICO & Shadow of the Colossu HD Collection and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

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Mon, Oct 01, 2012 | 00:55 BST

38 Studios will escape federal charges

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The makers of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, 38 Studios, will not face federal charges for bank fraud. A state investigation into the studios attempt to secure loans with tax credits that were never issued is still proceeding, but the U.S. Attorney in Rhode Island has stated their investigation is finished.
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Thu, Aug 09, 2012 | 16:20 BST

Epic Games forms ex-Amalur staff into Impossible Studios

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Epic Games has announced that they’ve formed Impossible Studios, a new development studio partly composed of former employees of the now-defunct Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning dev Big Huge Games.

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Thu, Aug 09, 2012 | 04:46 BST

38 Studios assets now belong to Rhode Island, Bank of New York

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A judge awarded all assets belonging to the now-defunct 38 Studios to the State of Rhode Island and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company.

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Thu, Jul 26, 2012 | 02:19 BST

Report – 38 Studios spent $133 million on the way to bankruptcy

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Financial documents allegedly show Kingdoms of Amalur developer 38 Studios spending huge money without a guaranteed source of revenue on its way to apparently inevitable collapse.

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Tue, Jul 24, 2012 | 17:13 BST

Schilling: Take-Two was keen on Reckoning 2, Copernicus “wasn’t fun”

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In a revealing interview, 38 Studios founder Curt Schilling said a sequel to Kingdoms of Amalur: reckoning nearly made it off the ground – but MMO Project Copernicus was less solid.

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Fri, Jul 13, 2012 | 15:29 BST

EA says it would “love” to be the publishing partner for a Reckoning sequel

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EA labels president Frank Gibeau has said hopes a sequel to Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning will be made, and that EA would “love” to the publishing partner.

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Fri, Jun 08, 2012 | 01:15 BST

Mark Rein pours cold water on Reckoning sequel hopes

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Despite wholesale hires of the Big Huge Games team, Epic doesn’t look likely to back a sequel to Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

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Mon, May 28, 2012 | 04:31 BST

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning patch axed

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It feels almost petty to mention it at this point, but the mass lay-offs at 38 Studios have had another casualty – an anticipated patch for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

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Mon, May 28, 2012 | 02:53 BST

38 Studios creative director expected “a little more help” from Rhode Island

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38 Studios was blindsided by Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee’s failure to extend assistance to the financially troubled developer, according to creative director Steve Danuser.

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Thu, May 24, 2012 | 09:50 BST

Report – Reckoning was a “flop”, 38 Studios staff unpaid

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Both official statements and anonymous whispers suggest Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning developer 38 Studios is seriously on the rocks, with employees going uncompensated and management resignations.

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Tue, May 22, 2012 | 04:05 BST

38 Studios lay-offs confirmed

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The financially troubled 38 Studios has issued a round of lay-offs, presumably a cost cutting measure in order to meet the developer’s debts to the state of Rhode Island.

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Tue, May 15, 2012 | 01:59 BST

Report – Kingdoms of Amalur developer in financial difficulties

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The government of Rhode Island is taking steps to keep a struggling Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning developer 38 Studios open, according to a new report.

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Mon, May 14, 2012 | 08:32 BST

Titan Quest sequel shelved for Kingdoms of Amalur

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Former Iron Lore staffer Arthur Bruno has said Titan Quest 2 was on the cards, but was thrown over for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.

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Wed, Apr 18, 2012 | 15:41 BST

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning has moved 410,000 units in the US

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WPRI.com has confirmed US sales of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning have surpassed 410,000 units sales during its two months on the market, 80,000 of which were sold in March. The Rhode Island news station was provided the figures by NPD which said it was “an impressive figure for just two months, no matter how you slice it,” particularly for “a new IP.” Units sales will obviously be much higher once digital and copies sold outside the US are taken into consideration. Via Joystiq.

Tue, May 01, 2012 | 14:22 BST

Coming Soon to XBL – Teeth of Naros, Trials Evolution, Bloodforge

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Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live content schedule, and the goodies start off today with the latest Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning DLC, Teeth of Naros as well as Games on Demand titles Kinect Joy Ride, Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2012, NHL 12, and X-Blades.

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Fri, Apr 13, 2012 | 16:09 BST

Have a look at Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – Teeth of Naros in action

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Those itching to see the latest DLC for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning in action should have a look below the break. The video for Teeth of Naros is a Gamespot exclusive at the moment, and in it, you’ll notice some of what the DLC has to offer such as the city of Idylla, new enemies and the new Twists of Fate. IN all the DLC contains 20 extra side quests, multiple dungeons, a new race nine new armor sets, six new shields and 18 new unique weapons. It’s out starting April 17 on Origin, PC, PSN, Steam, and XBL for $9.99.

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Fri, Apr 13, 2012 | 14:43 BST

EA briefs you on its offerings in latest issue of PWND and EA Update

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EA has released its latest Update video, which gives you a look at all that’s going on in the world of EA releases.

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Wed, Apr 11, 2012 | 14:41 BST

Quick shots – Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Teeth of Naros DLC

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38 Studios has released a set pf screenshots for Teeth of Naros, the second DLC pack for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. It releases on April 17 through Origin and Steam for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. It will run you 800 MS Points/$9.99.

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