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Reported by Banshee
on 9/21/00
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Black Isle
Studios and BioWare Corporation have announced that Baldur's Gate
II: Shadows of Amn (BGII) will begin shipping this Thursday, September
21, 2000. The early release reportedly comes in the wake of overwhelming
pre-order sales and consumer demand.
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Further details
on the game were released in a press release yesterday:
Scheduled
for a simultaneous release with BG II is the Baldur's Gate II
Collector's Edition featuring all of the extraordinary gameplay
elements of BG II including 800X600 resolution plus completely
new limited and numbered collectibles for Baldur's Gate fans worldwide.
Among
the collector's edition bonuses are four custom-made gold CD-ROMs
featuring the complete Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn in specially
crafted jewel cases. A special bonus disc contains unique weapons
and armor to provide an exclusive gameplay experience, plus tracks
from the original game's captivating music soundtrack. More comprehensive
information can be found on the official
Baldur's Gate web site.
 Baldur's
Gate II: Shadows of Amn is the latest chapter in the mythic saga
that continues the much-loved Baldur's Gate storyline. The Forgotten
Realms adventure ensues along the southern portion of the Sword
Coast in the merchant kingdom of Amn. This region includes such
diverse environments as the Elven forests of Tethyr, the Cloudpeak
Mountains, the Drow cities of the Underdark, and the Capitol City
of Amn, Athkatla. Developed by BioWare, the same team responsible
for Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II features an incredibly detailed
design and story with a highly engrossing plot showcasing immersive
environments and dynamic characters that will thrill and engage
players throughout the span of the game. Fifteen NPC's are available
to join players in their quest, along with hundreds of completely
new creatures and access to over 130 new spells. Hundreds of new
items also add flavor to the game, including the legendary Holy
Avenger and the venerated Staff of the Magi. Higher-level character
development and the exceptionally diverse combat proficiency system
will allow for an expanded skill set including Two Weapon Fighting
and single weapon mastery.
Over 20
new kits and classes have been added to the already extensive
class list from Baldur's Gate to make Baldur's Gate II the most
inclusive Advanced Dungeons & DragonsŪ 2nd edition CRPG ever created.
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn features an enhanced version
of the BioWare Infinity Engine, supporting resolutions of up to
800x600, giving the player superlative graphical improvements
and brilliance in a truly immersive world. The new graphics engine
also supports 3-D Accelerator Cards, however they are not required
to enjoy the richness of the Baldur's Gate II world. In addition,
the entire interface can be hidden to allow full screen which
will allow both novice and seasoned role players the opportunity
to experience an even richer gameplay experience.
  
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