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JoWooD Press Release (thanks TheMysterD) announces plans for Gothic III, the
third edition in Piranha Bytes' RPG series:
Rottenmann, Austria, 14th of December 2004: JoWooD Productions continues its successful cooperation with the German developer Piranha Bytes by publishing one of the most spectacular titles of the coming year: Gothic III, the third part of the legendary RPG saga. "Being listed in all major 'most wanted' charts across Europe, Gothic III is the top title of the coming year. To publish a game with such popularity, potential and quality, is a great chance for us to push a world-wide known brand even further" ,comments Andreas Tobler, CEO of JoWooD Productions Software AG. JoWooD Productions takes this chance and will try to break RPG selling records of the past!
"Our main efforts are to increase quality, atmosphere and fascination in Gothic III, to deliver an unbeatable RPG experience to all the Gothic fans out there. But even with all the improvements and innovations, we continue to build upon the unique concept of the Gothic titles", promises Mike Hoge, developer Piranha Bytes.
In 2002, JoWooD Productions managed to establish Gothic II as known brand in the RPG world. Gothic II dominated the sales charts with weeks at the top and is one of the best-selling titles ever created in German territories. The success is also proven by dozens of awards like "Best RPG 2002", "Best of E3 Show", "Best of Games Convention" and incredible ratings worldwide.
Gothic II was great, so I'm very much looking forward to this one 
Hopefully they've done some work on the control scheme (took some time to get used to it, it could be streamlined some more). I think many people stopped playing the game before they could get used to the (somewhat awkward) controls
Hopefully they've done some work on the control scheme (took some time to get used to it, it could be streamlined some more). I think many people stopped playing the game before they could get used to the (somewhat awkward) controls
I'll also add that G2 has an Expansion out called Night of The Raven and a Mod Kit in German, which have not made their way to the US. And the way Atari's going w/ supporting for US Version of G2, after unfortunately lousy sales, we'll likely never see the expansion.
It's a shame that the expansion was not released in the USA -- even w/ just having subtitles and it was kept it its original language would've been nice. It's good that some fans made a Mod for the actual G2: Night of The Raven (German version) where they translated the game's German audio into English subtitles to pop-up on screen for those who actually will try and buy the German version of G2:NOTR. Though, from what I read, sounds like a hop, skip, and a jump to install the German version of G2:NOTR over the US Version of G2.
So, yeah -- Atari should've marketed G2 better and definitely had better support for the game.
I've finished both G1 and G2. I really liked G1 better, overall -- Gothic 1 was great. G2 had its share of improvements (as well as its share stumbles), but it was not as good & as fresh as G1.
Still, Gothic 2 was a very good game.
I can't wait to see what Pirahna has planned for G3.
It's a shame that the expansion was not released in the USA -- even w/ just having subtitles and it was kept it its original language would've been nice. It's good that some fans made a Mod for the actual G2: Night of The Raven (German version) where they translated the game's German audio into English subtitles to pop-up on screen for those who actually will try and buy the German version of G2:NOTR. Though, from what I read, sounds like a hop, skip, and a jump to install the German version of G2:NOTR over the US Version of G2.
So, yeah -- Atari should've marketed G2 better and definitely had better support for the game.
I've finished both G1 and G2. I really liked G1 better, overall -- Gothic 1 was great. G2 had its share of improvements (as well as its share stumbles), but it was not as good & as fresh as G1.
Still, Gothic 2 was a very good game.
I can't wait to see what Pirahna has planned for G3.
There is a first person mode, its just a lot more playable in 3rd person. The Gothic series has been really impressive, go play it!
It's one of the best game of 2003 along with the first KOTOR. Add POP:SoT to that list.
As far as I know, there may not be a patch for the english version (yes, there's a word outside the US that also got this version. Surprising, isn't it?) because it was released so long after the original german version that all bugs were fixed by then. The last patch for Gothic2 was out 15.03.03, the 'internationnal' version was out on 06-13-03. In other words, try to make up real complain next time... That lack of 'internationnal' for the expension pack was a let down though.
Can't wait for the third one.
As far as I know, there may not be a patch for the english version (yes, there's a word outside the US that also got this version. Surprising, isn't it?) because it was released so long after the original german version that all bugs were fixed by then. The last patch for Gothic2 was out 15.03.03, the 'internationnal' version was out on 06-13-03. In other words, try to make up real complain next time... That lack of 'internationnal' for the expension pack was a let down though.
Can't wait for the third one.
I have not loaded them up yet but I hear great things about both of them so when I am done with Mafia I guess I will have to load up Gothic 1 and get going on this...yes I am a slow gamer as you can tell!
The Gothic series is one of the best RPG series IMHO. However, the problem I have with it is the massively horrible support for gamers in the US. I played to the end of Gothic and could not finish the game because of a bug...going back to a previous save did not help. I'm playing though Gothic II right now, and I notice there is a German patch out...but nothing for the US players. I notice that GII has the same nasty combat and dumb stuff like bad grammar and subtitles that still have the actor instructions in them. GII was distributed by ATARI in the US. One would think they would hold JoWooD accountable to the bring the US game to the same standard as the German version. This whole thing with Gothic pisses me off because of the lack of marketing and support in the US. It's a shame too, because the Gothic series has GREAT atmosphere and it's a game where what you do matters. Gothic has REAL consequences for what you say and do and that's a good thing.
Also, I want to point out that I want to increase fascination in my previous posting (as in all things).
ZigZang
I've been close to picking up Gothic II a few times as I've heard good things about it (and criticisms of its somewhat wonky control/fighting scheme). How's this game different from other FPRPGs like Morrowind or Arx Fatalis?
ZigZang
When did it become a first person rpg? I only played Gothic 1 and it was most definatly 3rd person.
It wasn't the best game I played, but it's one of the better ones to come out of europe.
It wasn't the best game I played, but it's one of the better ones to come out of europe.
This *is* a first-person RPG - not all that different from Morrowind (in general terms). I highly recommend that you pick yourself up a copy.
This is one of those games I wish I had a chance to play. The consensus seems to be very good. The only downside is that I tend to like first person RPG's like Morrowind better.
Not much detail yet, but one of the games I most anticipate for this coming year. GII was da bomb!
When???
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Can't wait for it to come to the pc. I love RPGs.
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