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[GDJustin]

inXile entertainment Considers Leaking The Bard's Tale

Developer/Publisher of Hotly Anticipated Game Evaluating Following
in the Footsteps of Other Triple A Titles by Implementing
an Official, Unauthorized Leak

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactive entertainment
developer and publisher inXile entertainment today announced that it is
considering some form of leak of The Bard's Tale, its eagerly anticipated
action-role playing game (RPG), as a strategic plan to follow a growing trend
among Triple A games.
"The Bard's Tale is a highly original game in the same category as a Grand
Theft Auto: San Andreas, Half-Life 2 and Halo 2 so we feel some sort of leak
that sounds similar to what they have experienced may be the next logical step
in our launch plans," said Brian Fargo, founder and CEO of inXile
entertainment. "Of course we would immediately condemn the leak and make
every effort to stop it if we proceed with it."
"In The Bard's Tale, our main character, The Bard, is an opportunist
always interested in getting goods at a discounted rate so we feel he would
applaud some sort of leak," said Matt Findley, president of inXile
entertainment.
It's unclear how the leak will be handled, if implemented. Pirated or
unauthorized playable game code would not actually be made available over the
internet or otherwise but the full version of the game could be attained by
game enthusiasts at major retail outlets as early as October 26th 2004.
For those wishing to help track down any potential thieves of The Bard's
Tale, inXile is proactively offering the following advice: If anyone finds
information on websites with links to unauthorized downloads, information,
scans or videos, please contact us at
shamelessmarketing@inxile-entertainment.com.

 

[shuri]

Eagerly anticipated?

 

[GDJustin]

Eagerly anticipated?

You better watch what you say around here, boy!

 

[MmmBeef]

You know, even if I was on the fence about picking this title up (which I'm not, pre-oredering today) stuff like this would make me want to purchase it in a heartbeat. Bravo Mr. Fargo.

 

[shuri]

You better watch what you say around here, boy!

:lol But I didnt even know they were doing a remake of Bard's tale! Sorry

 

[GDJustin]

Alright, you're excused.... this time.

 

[Mrbob]

"The Bard's Tale is a highly original game in the same category as a Grand
Theft Auto: San Andreas, Half-Life 2 and Halo 2 so we feel some sort of leak
that sounds similar to what they have experienced may be the next logical step
in our launch plans," said Brian Fargo, founder and CEO of inXile
entertainment. "Of course we would immediately condemn the leak and make
every effort to stop it if we proceed with it."

:lol

I've heard some great things about this game. But it comes out in such a packed time.

 

[jedimike]

LMFAO!!! I decided long ago to pick this game up... but statements like this from Brian just add to my anticipation.

 

[Patrick Klepek]

that's an awesome PR

+1 bard's tale

 

[IJoel]

If anyone finds
information on websites with links to unauthorized downloads, information,
scans or videos, please contact us at
shamelessmarketing@inxile-entertainment.com.

:lol

that's an awesome PR

+1 bard's tale

.

 

[Chopin Trusty Balls]

"And the hero went to the North"........................."to the north"....................."TO THE NORTH"

 

[D2M15]

"And the hero went to the North"........................."to the north"....................."TO THE NORTH"

 

[Mrbob]

I have to make a conscious effort to pick up this game.

If I don't, it may well end up being the best game I never play.

 

[bishoptl]

:lol :lol I love Brian Fargo.

Mrbob, when you (like all right thinking, moral people) go to pick up GTA San Andreas on Tuesday, grab a copy of Bard's Tale (Xbox version) at the same time. It's a win-win!

 

[signet]

A bit off topic but has anyone else watched the Preorder DVD? The Bio of the Bard video has to be one of the funniest things I have seen in a while. I will be picking up the game when its released.

 

[WasabiKing]

Well, that's one way to get everyone's attention. Brian Fargo's wit is matched by the PR guy's sense of humor in this one. Beats the hell out of 95% of the press releases out there.

EDIT: Cary Elwes, voice of the Bard and the star in Princess Bride (besides Andre the Giant, of course) is going to go on the air on LoveLine sometime next week, probably pushing his next project and the game itself

 

[IJoel]

:lol :lol I love Brian Fargo.

Mrbob, when you (like all right thinking, moral people) go to pick up GTA San Andreas on Tuesday, grab a copy of Bard's Tale (Xbox version) at the same time. It's a win-win!

Yes. TRU will save the day on this.

GTA: SA + TBT + Otogi 2/DOA: U for the price of two.

 

[Mrbob]

The TRU deal! WOO. Totally forgot about that! Buying + 3

 

[kaching]

That cinches it.

 

[CrimsonSkies]

Consider it bought.

 

[Particle Physicist]

ive been thinking about getting this game.



now im definitely getting this game.

 

[Mr_Furious]

So now the industry is supporting 'leaked warez'? This is getting stupid, PR or otherwise.

 

[Patrick Klepek]

So now the industry is supporting 'leaked warez'? This is getting stupid, PR or otherwise.

where's the rolleyes? i want to shove it down your throat.

 

[bishoptl]

Get in line, eXxy.

 

[Mr_Furious]

where's the rolleyes? i want to shove it down your throat.

Oooohh, I love hostility

 

[johnjohnson]

Why did they choose to make a Baldurs Gate DA style game and not a fully-fledged RPG? I would have definitively bought it because of its unique humour. Brian Fargo is a genius, too bad, this type of game says nothing to me.

 

[signet]

Brian Fargo is a genius, too bad, this type of game says nothing to me.

Come closer...


































Closer....











































CLOSER!!!!

BUY ME!

 

[Wario64]

This PR alone has me interested

 

[Drakken]

That's hilarious.

If the in-game humor is like that; I'll buy it.

 

[border]

Wow, that was pretty funny......is the game itself supposed to be funny too? This has gotten me more interested in The Bard's Tale than 18 months of shitty blog updates and web comics have made me interested in Psychonauts.

 

[PhatSaqs]

props :lol