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Brother None · Last edited by Brother None on Mon Jul 09, 2012 23:51; edited 1 time in total

inXile has announced that the original Wasteland game will be included for free in the upcoming sequel Wasteland 2.

Wasteland 2 now to include the original game which started the post apocalyptic RPG genre

Newport Beach, CA - July 10th, 2012 - InXile Entertainment today confirmed that Wasteland 2 will include the original Wasteland game that was released in 1987. The original RPG is considered the godfather of post apocalyptic games and went on to win numerous awards. Computer Gaming World inducted Wasteland into their Hall of Fame, and in 1996 they ranked it the #9 best game from a list of 150 games.

"The #1 request we had during our Kickstarter campaign was to have the ability to play the first game. Fortunately EA has continued to support us on this project and has granted us the ability to bring the original to the players," said Brian Fargo, of inXile Entertainment. "It is great to be able to make Wasteland available for those feeling nostalgic or who want to experience it for the first time. It certainly will not be a pre-requisite to understand Wasteland 2, but it adds some extra flavor if you did play the prequel."

About inXile Entertainment:
Founded by long-time industry veteran @BrianFargo in 2002, inXile Entertainment develops interactive entertainment software for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. The most current project under development is Wasteland 2 which was recently financed by its fans via @Kickstarter. For more information about inXile Entertainment visit: www.inxile-entertainment.com.

Wasteland is a registered trademark of inXile entertainment

Brian Fargo adds:

We cannot release it prior to Wasteland 2. It is to be bundled as part of Wasteland 2. I'm still happy to be able to get it in there at all.

Per · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 23:27 Post subject:

If they do release comprehensive mod tools, I think it's only a matter of time before some people try to remake the original in the new engine.
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Guiltyofbeingtrite · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 0:01 Post subject:

I'm assuming EA is letting them do this without a fee? They seem to be teaming up with Inxile on a few things related to this. Does Fargo have a good relationship with them? Is EA trying to soothe some of the anti big publisher dialogue?

Brother None · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 0:04 Post subject:

Fargo said:

FearMonkey · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:05 Post subject:

Awesome news!

I just hope this isn't some Origin-exclusive thing. Doesn't sound like it from his statement though.

shihonage · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:55 Post subject:

Will Wasteland 2 be included in Wasteland 2?

Wink

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Diospyros · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:43 Post subject:

Nice to hear. Despite not having had a 5-1/4" drive for 15 years now I'm still holding onto my original disks "just in case". Now I can have a legitimate copy. I really hope they at least update the save game system to allow multiple saves!

dukem · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:47 Post subject:

while this is great news I will definitely not forgive EA because they already wasted the second chance they had, I hope they go down (to the ground) and stay there this time.

Eternal · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:06 Post subject:

How hilarious/trolly would it be if they included wasteland 1 in the boxed version, but only on floppies.

Of course, it'd be pretty cool if they included one 5 1/4th inch floppy (even if it's blank) in the box and had a code written on the label to redeem a digital version of wasteland 1.
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Alphadrop · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:36 Post subject:

Wouldn't mind that, give me a reason to use the ol' floppy drive again.
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Radman · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 13:00 Post subject:

FearMonkey · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 15:44 Post subject:

From Twitter:

WorstUsernameEver · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 15:57 Post subject:

Why would you be stealing my thunder ahah? Yeah that was me, but I absolutely don't mind if someone else posts the tweet, the important thing is the content Razz

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God is Dog backwards · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 21:41 Post subject:

This looks good. But it's EA and I think it's dancing with the devil. I just can't see what's in this for EA at the moment - 'good will' PR does not have enough value to that company. I just wonder if, for instance, they're hoping to capitalise on the Wasteland name somehow, FOBOS style, if W2 does well. Or... well, I just think there's got to be some evil plan somewhere and I am uncomfortable with Fargo having any involvement with them.