B&W2 Demo & Retail Release Dates [Jul 18, 2005, 11:12 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Computer and Video Games comes away from a recent EA press event with word
from Lionhead's Peter Molyneux on plans for the release date for Black & White
2, along with word to expect a one or two level playable demo of Lionhead's
upcoming god game sequel either simultaneous with, or even prior to, the game's
launch on either September 27 or October 14. They also say press builds of the
beta version will be going out soon, so you can expect a preview or ten before
too long. Here's a bit more on those "alternate" release dates, which are
referred to as "concrete," in spite of the numerous delays to the original B&W:
Molyneux also went on to reveal two concrete release dates for B&W2 with 27 Sept or 14 October now apparently the two alternatives inked in for firm release. Molyneux said that producing the game for the September date would be "quite tight, but possible", although October 14 would seem more likely.
I believe Electronic Arts own the Dungeon Keeper rights now (after buying out Bullfrog in '95), so I don't think Molyneaux can do anything with that franchise anymore.
At Hot Summer Night Peter told that he loved to do another Dungeon Siege, but that it was up to EA to decide. So if EA wants so, I think Lionhead will be the one to make it. B&W 2 is published by EA, so I guess they've still got a good relationship.
What i've seen from B&W it looks incredible. It's to be seen how the gameplay turns out, but it looks like it's going to be what the first one should have been.
People who criticize Molyneux don't know how important he's been for the gamesindustry and how important it is that there are still people trying to do something new and origininal - which is harder to succeed in than making another clone.
This comment was edited on Jul 18, 14:39.
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