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New Baldur's Gate Project Teased

rumor

by Phil Kollar on February 28, 2012 at 07:20 PM

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Earlier today, old-school computer RPG fanatics across the Internet swooned in unison as some kind of Baldur's Gate teaser site appeared out of the blue. We still don't have all of the answers about what this site points to, but some fairly strong theories are emerging.

According to GameBanshee, the new site has appeared thanks to the people over at Beamdog, a developer/game download service that counts former BioWare designer Trent Oster among its numbers. Oster confirmed to GameBanshee that the new site is not related to a recently rumored Steam edition of Baldur's Gate, but he didn't provide any other information, saying only, "We're hoping to announce something soon."

Beamdog previously worked on the PC-only HD remake of BioWare's 2000 shooter MDK2, so some sort of HD upgrade to the classic Baldur's Gate games seems like a possibility. Kotaku speculates that it could be an iPad version of Baldur's Gate, which would be pretty brilliant if you ask me.

Whatever ends up being true, hopefully we'll know one way or another soon.

Filed under: News, PC, BioWare, Rumor, baldur's gate, Trent Oster, Beamdog

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by walker of the wasteland Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:29 PM

oh man if this becomes reality i will shout for joy. i adore the baldur's gate series and have always held it in higher regard than dragon age
by Gideon Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:31 PM

One of the hardest RPGs I've ever played, but also one of the best.
by Joseph Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:33 PM

I must find my old copy of this game...
by Applesteak Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:36 PM

The only Baldur's Gate games that I have played were Dark Alliance 1 and 2. Both of those games are spectacular, and I've always hoped to see them make a third one.
by Soulstice Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:40 PM

Anything Baldur's Gate I'll get day one! One of the best RPG's ever.
by Boyzby Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:40 PM

A new Baldur's Gate would be just amazing. I'm actually smiling at the thought about it. ^_^
by Boyzby Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:40 PM

A new Baldur's Gate would be just amazing. I'm actually smiling at the thought about it. ^_^
by Sofy_K Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:43 PM

Sounds like a win either way!
by DeathsApprentice Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:44 PM

YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!

Can't wait!
by Doctor Whovian Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:44 PM

Yes! Baldur's Gate is one of the best franchises ever.
by Commander Nowhere Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:46 PM

I keep trying to get through Baldur's Gate but never manage to stay focused. An updated interface and so on might make it easier...
by Vetsen Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:49 PM

Nice! The Baldur's Gate games are some of the best RPGs ever made, hands down. If it can get a nice new coat of paint and a release for a new generation of gamers (although I don't think they should change the mechanics a bit, they have aged very, very well) I will be extremely happy. Younger people need to play this game!
by Nick Luda Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:51 PM

OH MY GOD. This is great, I love BGII. Quite possibly my favorite RPG ever.
by Zachary Pligge Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:52 PM

All I saw was Baldur's Gate and suddenly freaked out with a smile. I loved that game and would love a new project based around it.
by DarthNefario Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 07:52 PM

Sweet mercy!? There's an HD MDK2?? To the Steam'mobile.
by 2pacalypse Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 08:00 PM

OMG!!!! I JUST CAME!!! i really hope it's not just an ipad port....
by KingCraft Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 08:06 PM

I never played Baldur's Gate, but I have heard good things about it. If it is an HD upgrade, this could be a great time for me to check it out.
by DeadManWalking Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 08:09 PM

My girlfriend would be very excited if this was true.
by Gregory_v2 Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 08:14 PM

Greatest RPG ever. I grew up on that game, and spent countless childhood summers playing Baldur's Gate.
by Brian Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 08:26 PM

I honestly don't know how to describe my excitment over this. I just broke out into a cold sweat