Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

[Iceman]

So does this mean no sequel ever?

Hopefully something happens somehow as a sequel to this could be really good.

 

[zenith16]

Unless one of the original dev's that worked on it some how wants it back and is planning to do some thing about it. no there won't be a sequel the reason this wasn't bought is as the new report up in that article said it's cause the dev's moved on and that made this ip even less viable to purchase. this thing will be in limbo til then.

 

[Iceman]

Oh well as long as those devs are working on something better I won't complain too much. Just a shame.

 

[zenith16]

Yeah well right now they're all scattered it's possible one or group of them is planning to create a studio of their own and some how reacquire it who knows til then ....

 

[Spidey-Bat]

It is kind of amazing that nobody wanted to buy it. No buyers for the MMO makes alot of sense, though. But, no buyers for the RPG game...that's surprising to me.

Not really since the studios that could buy it have the stupid expectation that a game has to sell a million copies on day 1 to be a success.

 

[zenith16]

Rhode Island governor calls Project Copernicus 'a lot of junk'

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Were you surprised that Project Copernicus didn't manage to sell at auction? Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee wasn't. In recent statements to the associated press, Chafee stated that the property was "a lot of junk" and decried every step of the loan process for 38 Studios. In the governor's own words: "People just panicked and gave a retired baseball player a huge amount of taxpayer money with no experience in this industry or any other businesses."

Curt Schilling (the second key player in this ongoing drama, with the other being the state of Rhode Island) responded to the governor's statements on Twitter, claiming that a failure is obvious in hindsight. He also cited Chafee's current job approval numbers, suggesting that the state as a whole would like the opportunity to re-do its gubernatorial election. Richard Land, the man in charge of auctioning Project Copernicus and other 38 Studios assets, is allegedly still looking for private buyers for the IP.

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  Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee recently spoke out against 38 Studios and its Project Copernicus MMO calling it, "a lot of junk," among a handful of other unfriendly terms.
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Source:Gamasutra & GI

 

[BrollySupersj]

I didn't think KOA could be anymore dead and buried. So long old friend, I enjoyed every minute of the 100+ hours I put in.

 

[jacobed]

Governor has a point about giving Schilling the money but it was not junk. It was a pretty fantastic game. Problem was they released a rpg right after Skyrim came out. It didn't stand a chance

 

[Spidey-Bat]

He called the MMO junk, which it sounds like it was since not even devs were playing it in their recreational time.

 

[X Knight]

shame no one's picked up this property. had so much potential.

 

[zenith16]

Governor has a point about giving Schilling the money but it was not junk. It was a pretty fantastic game. Problem was they released a rpg right after Skyrim came out. It didn't stand a chance

It was more then that though, There was a lack of advertizement from EA before that. I mean any of us hearing about the Rhode island scandal a few months after. it was only seen on channels that had video game news talk like g4 in North America. Which was weird, that was about it. it maybe why the loan happened from 38 studio's in the first place. there was serious luck of support from their publisher.

He called the MMO junk, which it sounds like it was since not even devs were playing it in their recreational time.

what was there to play? it was in the earliest of alpha and they were just story boards and environment stuff of buildings til they were forced to stop. they didn't make that far.

 

[zenith16]

General: US Federal Officials Investigating 38 Studios Loan

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General : Your MMOFTW Weekly News Recap for January 5th, 2014

Posted Jan 05, 2014
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What's going on with 38 Studios and the SEC? Just when are we going to learn more about RIFT's PVP dimensions? How is Blizzard dealing with kids spending their parents' money? What changes is Perpetuum making to entice new players? And what two classes are receiving a big boost in the upcoming SWTOR 2.6 patch? Watch on to find out. This is MMOFTW for January 5th, 2014.



http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/...W-Weekly-News-Recap-for-January-5th-2014.html

Source:mmorpg.com​

 

[zenith16]

Legislation may pave a path for 38 Studios case settlement

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Amazingly enough, the 38 Studios saga could be wrapped up soon if lawyers and the Rhode Island government agree on a path out of the legal swamp.

The Associated Press is reporting that efforts are being made to settle the 38 Studios lawsuit out of the courts. Rhode Island's lawyer is encouraging the state senate to pass legislation allowing both sides to come to a settlement, as the remaining 38 Studios assets and resources are "being eaten up very rapidly."

The state is suing Curt Schilling and 13 others over the $75 million loan that 38 Studios defaulted on back in 2012, looking for repayment plus additional compensation for damages. If the legislation passes and a settlement is reached, then the defendants would be protected from any further claims for compensation.

source:PolygonSource: WHDH, Providence Journal

 

[zenith16]

SOE's John Smedley blames Rhode Island government for 38 Studios closure

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So who's at fault for the 38 Studios debacle? It's a question that's been thrown around a lot with no clear answers. But John Smedley of Sony Online Entertainment thinks that it's a pretty clear case of the state of Rhode Island getting involved in something it shouldn't have and then backing out at the worst possible time. He stated on Twitter that having seen the game himself, it had potential and it could have been something if it had actually made it to release.

Smedley agrees with Governor Lincoln Chafee that the funding deal was a bad idea and should never have taken place, but once it had taken place, it was in the state's best interest to aid the studio rather than letting it fail. Chafee's comments and naysaying for the project doomed the chances of the game getting any additional funding, ultimately shuttering the studio altogether. Despite that, Smedley also notes that in the long run it was a bad idea that should never have taken place and that SOE was approached for funding on the game and declined, which he suggests should have been indication enough for Rhode Island not to make the deal.

[We've updated the title to make utterly clear that of course we (and Smed) were talking about the government of Rhode Island, not some random people in Rhode Island, many of whom obviously did not vote for said government. After the break, we've also quoted the relevant tweets, among them the one in which Smed declares that but for Chafee's actions, we'd be playing the game right now.]Continue Reading

• Via: Gamasutra
• Source: Twitter

 

[zenith16]

38 Studios settlement bill clears Rhode Island House of Reps

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A bill to promote out-of-court settlements for lawsuits over the collapse of Curt Schilling's 38 Studios has passed through the Rhode Island House of Representatives this week. The bill, which passed in a vote of 53-16, would protect defendants who settle from lawsuits filed by co-defendants over damages those co-defendants are found liable for.

In layman's terms, the bill encourages settlements and provides a legal buffer: If a 38 Studios official settles with the state, they will not be able to seek those due damages from any other 38 Studios official tied up in legal proceedings. Now all that's left is for Governor Lincoln Chafee to sign off on the bill before it becomes law.

Another bill introduced earlier this month proposes the state of Rhode Island default on the $75 million loan it provided 38 Studios. Defaulting on the loan would get Rhode Island off the hook for a $12.5 million loan payment due later this year as part of the debt left behind by 38 Studios. Last year, a similar billproposing the state default on the loan failed to gather momentum.

[Image: Joystiq]​

• Via: Polygon
• Source: NBC 10

 

[zenith16]

Rhode Island Governor signs 38 Studios settlement bill

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Following successful votes in the Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives, a bill designed to help settle the 38 Studios fiasco was signed into law by Governor Lincoln Chafee yesterday.

Lawmakers hope that the bill will encourage settlements by shielding defendants from further litigation. Involved parties say that this bill will pave the way to recover as much as possible of the $90 million that Rhode Island is responsible for paying following the defaulted loan to 38 Studios.

• Via: Game Politics
• Source: Boston.com

 

[zenith16]

Wow something I didn't anyone would try to bring much less buy. Details below



Industry
THQ Nordic acquires Kingdoms of Amalur
Published 29 mins ago. 6 comments.

38 Studios no longer the property owner.

THQ Nordic has acquired the Kingdoms of Amalur intellectual property from 38 Studios, the company announced.

The deal also covered the acquisition of the Amalur based on the abandoned MMORPG project “Copernicus.”

Here is an overview of the series’ latest release, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, via THQ Nordic:

About Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving. Build the character you’ve always wanted and continuously evolve it to your style of play with the revolutionary Destiny system. Choose your path and battle through a master-crafted universe featuring some of the most intense, responsive, and customizable RPG combat ever.

Short info:

• Release date: February 10, 2012
• SRP: USD/EUR 19.99
• Genre: Action, RPG
• Metacritic Score: 81 (accessed on September 5th 2018)
• Steam reviews: 87% positive (all reviews, accessed on September 5th 2018)

source: Gematsu

 

[BrollySupersj]

Wow someone finally bought it? Didn't think it happen honestly. I figured it would just be buried forever.

 

[Abudefduf]

Weird, I was thinking of this game just the other day. I finished it a few years ago and really enjoyed it... I would love a sequel.

 

[Silvermoth]

I have a feeling they might sit on this property for a bit.

I would like to see more though, it was a fun fantasy game

 

[Marvolo]

I've had this on my to play list since it came out. I had no idea all this craziness happened. Damn shame, but its great news that this IP might get a second chance. Gives me more reason to play this.

 

[Iceman]

Finally some signs of promise for this game. Glad to hear.

 

[X Knight]

I hope this series can get resurrected. I'm always game for a fantasy rpg with character creator. and from what I remember reading about the 1st game, you had quite a bit of freedom in how to develop your character.

 

[Silvermoth]

Isn’t it funny a few weeks ago I was thinking the fantasy genre might be finished and then this was announced, casting for Witcher was announced, movement on the lord of the rings series etc. clearly woke someone up

 

[zenith16]

Xbox One
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Sonic Unleashed, and Aliens vs. Predator added to Xbox One Backward Compatibility
Published 3 days ago. 6 comments.

Three more Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Sonic Unleashed, and Aliens vs. Predator are now playable on Xbox One, Microsoft announced.

Here is an overview of each game, via the Xbox Games Store:

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Xbox Games Store)

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawncreator Todd McFarlane, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving. Build the character you’ve always wanted and continuously evolve it to your style of play with the revolutionary Destiny system. Choose your path and battle through a master-crafted universe featuring some of the most intense, responsive, and customizable RPG combat ever.

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

Sonic Unleashed (Xbox Games Store)

Sonic transforms at night, for double the fun – slick and speedy, or wild and powerful!

Aliens vs. Predator (Xbox Games Store)

Experience a war like never before between two of sci-fi’s most iconic characters.

source: Gematsu - Japanese Video Game News