Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Announced

[Tokiopop]

http://www.baldursgate.com/

A mysterious 24-hour countdown is now ticking away at the new Baldur's Gate website.

Nobody was quite sure what to make of it when a strange new Baldur's Gate website popped up back at the end of February. There was nothing to it but the famous Baldur's Gate skull, theme song and some words from the wise Alaundo about how the Lord of Murder shall perish and yadda yadda. But hidden in the page's source code were some rather more interesting messages.

I can't wait.

Edit: From the source code on the website...

 

[Skelletonike]

I wonder if they'll announce a new game. =3
I used to love Baldur's Gate games even the GBA one.

 

[Tokiopop]

I'm yet to play an RPG that's as good as Baldur's Gate. I'd still rather play it then most of the new RPGs.

If it is a new one, and not just a HD re-make, then I hope they stick to the 2D style.

 

[Qtis]

Already posted: http://gbatemp.net/topic/322965-baldursgatecom-a-new-baldurs-gate/

 

[Qtis]

It's at 00:00:00, but it's kinda hit hard with traffic.. IT WON'T LOAD YET

 

[Foxi4]

-Nevermind, got through. Just a skull and a background for now, even when everything's loaded.-

 

[DaRk_ViVi]

If someone does break through the Wall of Denial of Service, I'd very much appreciate a screenshot.

I don't know if I should be excited or if I should start weeping in my "They butchered my beloved series!" corner.

This is the website ATM, so it's still useless:

Spoiler

http://i40.tinypic.com/25znfif.jpg

EDIT: now it changed a little:

Spoiler

http://i43.tinypic.com/i6l9mq.jpg

But now error 500 again.

 

[Qtis]

This is the website ATM, so it's still useless:

Spoiler

http://i40.tinypic.com/25znfif.jpg

Even I could write a better code for the loader if that's all that loads. I waited for mine to go to 00:00:00 from about 11:55:00 or so. Good way to spend time making a thesis report..

EDIT: Actually managed to get the page to load and it says 0:00:00 instead of the blank field. But lets wait and see

 

[rehevkor]

Not likely be a remake or sequel. The game franchise licences has been scattered to the wind as far as I remember. Interplay owned the BG licence last I looked, but NOT the DnD licence.

It's likely a portable rerelease. Hopefully they fix all the bugs first.

 

[prowler]

 

[Tokiopop]

Doubt they'd make a portable release when there's GemRB

 

[rehevkor]

Is that the announcement? Sweet. I finished BG2 but never tried BG1, this'll give me a good excuse to do so.

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[Qtis]

Is that the announcement?

From Beamdog's website:
http://t.co/zEqrPUCJ

Also:
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition-arrives-this-summer/

And:
http://www.vg247.com/2012/03/15/atari-reveals-baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition-for-summer-2012/

Also the best quote so far:

Yes, the site is currently down. Blame reddit.

 

[Gahars]

Sweet.

Now, if they'll port the game over for us console players, this news will be even sweeter...

 

[Tokiopop]

I'm a little disappointed... I hope they stick true to the original

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

I've had BG1 and 2 for such a long time now but I have yet to play them. Is it really as good as you say it is? If so I might have to dig them out and give them a try...

 

[431unknown]

I own both BG 1&2 and have yet to play them also due to not having anytime, but I can tell that they are both games that I would enjoy.

 

[PolloDiablo]

dont have time.... DIII is coming

 

[ferofax]

3DS please.

 

[elgarta]

I have BG1 + Tales of the Sword Coast & BG2, and I must say that I am interested to see what the 'enhanced' edition is about...

Then if Icewind dale gets a bit of love too it'd be nice. Wouldn't be hard since it was pretty much the same as BG