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Sooooo, Obsidian have announced The Outer Worlds as their next game. From some of the peeps behind the original Fallout and also New Vegas. Amazing! Then they show a trailer of some sub-Borderlands type deal. Odd. I’m conflicted. Should be amazing. Doesn’t feel amazing. Fingers crossed! Some more info and trailers over at RPS. Excuse shitty link as I’m on mobile. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/12/07/obsidian-entertainment-announce-the-outer-wilds/ |
The Outer Worlds
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Phattso 27,426 posts
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challenge_hanukkah 14,394 posts
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Registered 8 years agoYeah, on paper it's right up my alley, but that reveal left me pretty cold too.
I really don't like Borderlands and this reminded me far too much of that, especially in the art style. -
Flying_Pig 16,956 posts
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Registered 17 years agoLooks pretty good to me.
Hopefully Obsidian will nail it -
Phattso 27,426 posts
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Registered 17 years agoI loved me some Borderlands, but that was equal parts the humorous characters and the insane shooty bangs. Not sure a more traditional RPG with funny leanings is going to hit the mark.
But then maybe it’ll turn out more like a Mass Effect that won’t disappear up it’s own arse, and that gives me hope..gif)
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RedPanda87 2,169 posts
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Registered 14 years agoI think this looks great. Albeit in the typically janky Obsidian way. I'm hoping it will be more Fallout than Borderlands though. -
Syrette 51,181 posts
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Registered 19 years agoSomething about it being an FPS disappoints me. -
DUFFMAN5 26,890 posts
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Registered 17 years agoWe demand (as in I would rather really like) Alpha Protocol 2. The original game was fecking excellent.
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MrFlay 4,670 posts
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Registered 13 years agoI'm guessing they signed a publishing deal before MS bought them. It's coming to PS4 too. -
Phattso 27,426 posts
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Registered 17 years agoI'd imagine, given it's coming out in 2019, they signed a deal years and years ago.
Shame all I see over t'internet is people declaring "thank fuck they're leaving that isometric shit behind" because that makes me sad. I hope they keep that stuff ticking over, and continue to do interesting things with it like Tyranny.
That said, I'm glad this particular game isn't in the Infinity Engine stylee. -
fletch7100 8,372 posts
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Registered 11 years agoSome features
The player-driven story RPG: In keeping with the Obsidian tradition, how you approach The Outer Worlds is up to you. Your choices affect not only the way the story develops; but your character build, companion stories, and end game scenarios.
You can be flawed, in a good way: New to The Outer Worlds is the idea of flaws. A compelling hero is made by the flaws they carry with them. While playing The Outer Worlds, the game tracks your experience to find what you aren't particularly good at. Keep getting attacked by Raptidons? Taking the Raptiphobia flaw gives you a debuff when confronting the vicious creatures, but rewards you with an additional character perk immediately. This optional approach to the game helps you build the character you want while exploring Halcyon.
Lead your companions: During your journey through the furthest colony, you will meet a host of characters who will want to join your crew. Armed with unique abilities, these companions all have their own missions, motivations, and ideals. It's up to you to help them achieve their goals, or turn them to your own ends.
Explore the corporate colony: Halcyon is a colony at the edge of the galaxy owned and operated by a corporate board. They control everything... except for the alien monsters left behind when the terraforming of the colony’s two planets didn’t exactly go according to plan. Find your ship, build your crew, and explore the settlements, space stations, and other intriguing locations throughout Halcyon. -
ChiefGB 13,815 posts
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StarchildHypocrethes 33,974 posts
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Registered 17 years agoThat looks and sounds right up my alley. -
rockavitch 1,303 posts
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Registered 11 years agoColour me interested. I look forward to playing it in 2021 once a GOTY type edition is released and everyone else has bug tested it for me. -
Duffking 16,964 posts
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Registered 15 years agoI'm sure it'll be great, but a comedy-sci-fi-western is a pretty played out setting by now. -
Ror 20,336 posts
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Registered 12 years agoI knew I should have just named my thread 'The Outer Worlds'
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Phattso 27,426 posts
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Registered 17 years agoSorry, Ror! 
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Ror 20,336 posts
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Registered 12 years agoIt's no bother 
I was actually going to bump my thread last night to remind everyone that it was going to be unveiled, but err... I forgot. -
fletch7100 8,372 posts
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Registered 11 years agohttps://forums.obsidian.net/topic/95951-the-outer-worlds-trademarks-obsidians-aaa-rpg/
Trademarks for card game and printed media
Take Two Interactive are publishing (they own Private Divsion) So I’m sure they have a deal for a sequel if it’s a big hit. -
fletch7100 8,372 posts
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Ror 20,336 posts
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Registered 12 years agoI wonder how that'll play with the Microsoft acquisition. They didn't buy them to have them making multiplatform games. I would imagine if they can't work out some kind of deal (Obsidian hold the IP, while T2 presumably keep the publishing rights), it'll probably end up being a one-off. -
Dombat 1,918 posts
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Registered 10 years agoVery interested in this. I was expecting an isometric RPG, which I would have been happy with, but I'm excited it will be more like newer Fallout but with the RPG elements hopefully done better.
I have faith in Obsidian here and this has immediately become one of my most anticipated games for 2019. -
Ror 20,336 posts
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Registered 12 years agoPC Gamer were at Obsidian prior to last night's show and will have a feature up tomorrow.
EDIT Not tomorrow, later today!
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Ror 20,336 posts
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Registered 12 years agoPCGamer article
Game Informer video:
EDIT There is a [Dumb] dialogue option
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mikew1985 15,598 posts
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Registered 14 years agoDUFFMAN5 wrote:
I've a feeling Microsoft may revive Alpha Protocol. Imagine how good it would be if they had the money to not only make it but also finish it this time.
We demand (as in I would rather really like) Alpha Protocol 2. The original game was fecking excellent. -
Ror 20,336 posts
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Registered 12 years agoThey'd have to buy it from Sega first. -
mikew1985 15,598 posts
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Registered 14 years agoRor wrote:
I know they published it but are your sure they own it?
They'd have to buy it from Sega first.
I thought I had heard on a free podcasts that obsidian owned it but when I searched I couldn't find a confirmation either way -
SiroccoJetProp 430 posts
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Registered 5 years agoReally looking forward to this. Love these types of games, shame we only get them once every few years.
The disappointment of Fallout 76 makes me crave it even more. -
I love it when a really interesting sounding game just comes out of nowhere. Or maybe I've just somehow not heard any rumours.
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I was actually going to bump my thread last night to remind everyone that it was going to be unveiled, but err... I forgot. 
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