In Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, players are transported back to the Forgotten Realms shortly after the events detailed in the original Neverwinter Nights 2. Following the climactic battle against the King of Shadows, the player awakens alone and stranded deep beneath the earth. Surrounded by a horde of evil spirits, the player embarks on an epic adventure that reveals his true destiny.
Set in harsh, spirit-rich Rashemen, near the powerful nation of Thay, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer will present players with an exciting new campaign; epic levels; dozens of new feats and spells; new races,
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Post - E3 2006
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Obsidian
Release Date: September 2006
Obsidian managed a successful debut with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II, despite having to face the Herculean task of crafting a sequel to one of the finest licensed games ever made, and by a developer no less than Bioware. In light of that, it suddenly seems a bit more understandable that they're now tackling the unthinkable challenge of crafting the sequel to Neverwinter Nights, perhaps the single most popular Dungeons and Dragons game ever. With NWN, there is not only the challenge of
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2006 May 12th
Bards sing tales of heroes from ages past, but never have the Forgotten Realms so desperately needed a champion. Years have passed since the war between Luskan and Neverwinter, almost enough time for the wounds of war to heal. But the brief peace the Realms have known may be at an end. Tension growing between the mighty city-states means the Sword Coast again teeters on the edge of open war. Unnoticed, a greater danger stalks the City of Skilled Hands. Unbeknownst to the denizens of the North, deep in the Mere of Dead Men, dark forces from across
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2006
Bards sing tales of heroes from ages past, but never have the Forgotten Realms so desperately needed a champion. Years have passed since the war between Luskan and Neverwinter, almost enough time for the wounds of war to heal. But the brief peace the Realms have known may be at an end. Tension growing between the mighty city-states means the Sword Coast again teeters on the edge of open war. Unnoticed, a greater danger stalks the City of Skilled Hands. Unbeknownst to the denizens of the North, deep in the Mere of Dead Men, dark forces from across
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Release Date: Q2 2006
Mark "RumDragon" Bolin: When I picked up the original Neverwinter Nights, I was just looking for more of my Baldur's Gate fix. What it ended up offered me was amazing, and for the sequel, I am most excited about building my own gaming world. The graphics are nothing short of amazing, and the world looks as if it will suck me in for a good long time. One of the greatest assets Obsidian has here are the legions of fans who will ravenously throw themselves at the modding
by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2005 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time, experience every moment of one of the most popular role-playing adventures ever created. The entire Neverwinter Nights catalog — every challenge, every battle, every update — is now available to RPG fans in one complete package, including Bioware’s Aurora Toolset for easy module creation.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally developed by BioWare, Neverwinter Nights has set a new standard in the role-playing genre with a deep and engrossing storyline; immersive character development; stunning graphics; and, an expansive multiplayer experience like none other. Now Atari, Obsidian Entertainment and BioWare are bringing Neverwinter Nights 2 to the PC, expected early 2006.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2005 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally developed by BioWare, Neverwinter Nights has set a new standard in the role-playing genre with a deep and engrossing storyline; immersive character development; stunning graphics; and, an expansive multiplayer experience like none other. Now Atari, Obsidian Entertainment and BioWare are bringing Neverwinter Nights 2 to the PC, expected early 2006.
by Rainier on July 19, 2005 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After last week John Romero confirmed his Midway exit, it seems now a second high profile developer on the Gauntlet team has quietly left Midway. J.E. Sawyer, previously known for working on Black Isle Studio's Icewind Dale series, has posted a few messages on the
Mistress' Lair website that last week Friday (July 15th) was his last day, and that he was teaming up with other former BIS employees over at Obsidian where he will be working on Neverwinter Nights 2.
by Rainier on June 15, 2005 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bioware has released the final patch for their 3D role-playing game Neverwinter Nights, and both its addons Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.66 and adds a new test module to the Aurora Toolset, fixes various issues and crashes, as well as several game balancing tweaks. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on March 29, 2005 @ 4:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally developed by BioWare, Neverwinter Nights has set a new standard in the role-playing genre with a deep and engrossing storyline; immersive character development; stunning graphics; and, an expansive multiplayer experience like none other. Now Atari, Obsidian Entertainment and BioWare are bringing Neverwinter Nights 2 to the PC, expected early 2006. Today we serve up some new artwork and the first game details ...
by Judy on Dec. 14, 2004 @ 2:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bioware has released the final patch for their 3D role-playing game Neverwinter Nights, and both its addons Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.65 and fixes various issues and crashes, as well as several game balancing tweaks. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Neverwinter Nights' has captured the hearts and minds of PC gamers worldwide with one of the most captivating Dungeons & DragonsĀ® role-playing experiences to ever grace a computer screen. Based in the Forgotten Realms universe the "Neverwinter Nights Platinum Edition" will give gamers a chance to rediscover the magic, extend the experience or even explore it anew this October.
by Judy on Aug. 4, 2004 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari, Obsidian Entertainment and BioWare have announced plans for Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to BioWare Corp.'s best-selling and genre-defining role-playing game set in the popular Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast. Atari, Inc. will publish the title.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2004 @ 10:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bioware has released the final patch for their 3D role-playing game Neverwinter Nights, and both its addons Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.62 and adds the Sea Hag and Winter Sky skybox to game resources, fixes custom talk tables in multiplayer and a various other bugs. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Velvey on Jan. 20, 2004 @ 1:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark introduces several new prestige classes, including the Shifter, a druidic class specializing in shape shifting; dozens of new feats, such as Epic Reputation, Craft Weapon and Armor Skin; a multitude of new weapons and spells, many designed solely for epic level characters; challenging new creatures pulled straight out of the Underdark, including Mind Flayers, Beholders and Driders; several new character voice sets for even greater character customization; and 17 new epic soundtracks from composer Jeremy Soule.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2003 @ 11:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bioware has released the final patch (last week there was a beta) for their 3D role-playing game Neverwinter Nights, and its addons Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.61 and addresses a massive list of changes and game tweaks, including synchronization of the previous titles to the latest addons. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2003 @ 7:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bioware has released the final patch (last week there was a beta) for their 3D role-playing game Neverwinter Nights, and its addons Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.60 and addresses a massive list of changes and game tweaks, including synchronization of the previous titles to the latest addons. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
UPDATE:Patch has been pulled by Bioware, "fixed" patch coming soon. Revert back to previous install,
check here.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2003 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari and BioWare have expanded the award-winning Neverwinter Nights with the release of the highly anticipated expansion pack Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark. Available today, Hordes of the Underdark is a companion to the best-selling, fantasy roleplaying game released last year in Neverwinter Nights, which is based in the Forgotten Realms world from Wizards of the Coast’s classic Dungeons & Dragons game. The second official expansion pack, Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark pits players in a conflict to save the embattled city of Waterdeep from an ancient evil buried deep within the earth and stone of Undermountain. Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark is available for PC at retail stores nationwide.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2003 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While there is no official Atari announcement yet, the Bioware website has mention that the second expansion for Neverwinter Nights has arrived and is now in stores! Hordes of the Underdark features Epic levels, new prestige classes, new creatures, spells, feats, weapons and new tilesets to explore. Purchase it online or at your local games store. You are a hero... but are you a legend?
by Thomas on Nov. 21, 2003 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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On the official Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark
forum @ Bioware, Robin Mayne MALE Web Developer posted up following information:
NWN: Hordes of the Underdark will be in stores Dec 2 and includes 6 new Prestige Classes! For those who desire power over undead, the pale master draws on a font of special lore that provides a macabre power all its own.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2003 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights, developed by BioWare Corp. and published by Atari, under license from Hasbro, Inc., has captured the minds and hearts of PC gamers worldwide with one of the most captivating Dungeons & Dragons role-playing experiences to ever grace a computer screen. Based in the Forgotten Realms, created and published by Wizards of the Coast, the Neverwinter Nights Gold Edition game gives gamers a chance to rediscover the magic, extend the experience or even explore it anew.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2003 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights, developed by BioWare Corp. and published by Atari, under license from Hasbro, Inc., has captured the minds and hearts of PC gamers worldwide with one of the most captivating Dungeons & Dragons role-playing experiences to ever grace a computer screen. Based in the Forgotten Realms, created and published by Wizards of the Coast, the Neverwinter Nights Gold Edition game will give gamers a chance to rediscover the magic, extend the experience or even explore it anew this November.
by Thomas on Aug. 15, 2003 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Although not really a secret anymore, 'Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark' was officially announced today. Atari and BioWare Corp. are set to expand the award-winning "Neverwinter Nights," the best-selling, fantasy roleplaying game based in the "Forgotten Realms" world from Wizards of the Coast's classic "Dungeons & Dragons" game. Following the release of the first official expansion pack, "Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide" in June, "Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark" pits players in a battle to save the embattled city of Waterdeep from an ancient evil buried deep within the earth and stone of Undermountain. "Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark" is scheduled for release this November.