Jay G.

Actually, that post is written by John Alvarado, Director of Technology at inXile entertainment. I think this is the first time someone other than Fargo posted an update though.

I found this part particularly interesting:
So basically, once Wasteland 2 is finished, there will be a working port of Unity on Linux, which will benefit a lot of other developers.

Jay G.

Wasteland 2 is now going to include the original Wasteland:
http://www.gamebanshee.com/news/1087...wasteland.html


And, as anticipated, Unity 4 is going to include a publish-to-Linux feature:
http://blogs.unity3d.com/2012/07/03/...d-wherefore-3/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-574...linux-support/

shizawn

Work in progress screenshot (spoilered for size):

superdeluxe

Not too shabby

starman9000

This is looking great

Jay G.

inXile is giving all the Wasteland 2 backers a free copy of The Bard's Tale (2004) on Steam. You have to request the Steam key by the end of the year. Instructions in the post:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...2/posts/372409

New article about how inXile is using the Unity Asset Store to crowdsource art assets for Wasteland 2, paying fans for the assets they create:
http://penny-arcade.com/report/edito...set-creatio%20

starman9000

Nice bonus, I loved that game back on the xbox.

fumanstan

Redeemed, thanks!

JasonF

In the process of redeeming it now. The inXile page makes it sound like it's not just the 2004 re-imagining, it's also the original three games from the 80s. If that's true, I just had a nerdgasm.

fumanstan

Yeah, the PC version of the game comes with the original trilogy. I checked myself just now.

Trevor

I'm pretty sure the iOS version of the game comes with the original trilogy as well. It was free for the last couple weeks, but back up to a buck now.

superdeluxe

Nice thanks for the link. Wasteland was the first project that pulled me into kickstarter. What a discovery

superdeluxe

First look at early game play video:

http://vimeo.com/m/59292662

Jay G.

inXile partners with publisher Deep Silver to distribute Wasteland 2:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...2/posts/535779

Bascially, Deep Silver will distribute all physical rewards as well as release a retail version of the game, while inXile retains all creative control.


Also, they have a tmblr for the game now:
http://wastelandrpg.tumblr.com/

bdshort

This is my first time seeing this thread. Though I never played Wasteland, I loved the old Fallouts, so I'm definitely thinking I'll pick this up. Hoping it'll run on either my older MacBook Pro or newer Air. Otherwise I will have to come up with some more excuses to buy that iMac I want...

Jay G.

In the most recent update, inXile has stated that, instead of including Wasteland 1 with the Wasteland 2 game, they're now able to send it to backers early, in advance of Wasteland 2's release:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...2/posts/564723

Also, they're starting to close off reward tiers for Paypal backers.

Finally, you can order a limited signed print of the original Wasteland box art:
http://wasteland.inxile-entertainment.com/art-print

shizawn

Wasteland 2 will be released at the end of August.

Finally!

fumanstan

Ends up being September 19th. Yay.

shizawn

Out today!

The delay into September was to allow the physical copies to be available at launch. Hopefully I get mine today. I'm eager to see what's included in the box.

superdeluxe

Reviews seem favorable

PCWorld 4.5/5:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/26861...iting-for.html

Independant 4/5 stars:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...y-9743610.html

Digital Spy 4/5:

http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/rev...oQkViiFF00zKFB

fumanstan

Awesome, looking forward to playing some this weekend

flashburn

Played about 45 minutes this morning, which was basically enough time to create 4 characters and start the first mission. Seems awesome so far. I like how one of the story characters is named Faran Brygo, .

fumanstan

I don't know if I suck or what, but I get owned in combat. I'm used to the Fallout turned based style as a player of those old games, but it seems like I miss a hell of a lot more and get hit pretty easily. Ugh.

flashburn

Yeah it's a fucking brutal game, especially at first. Now that my squad is around level 6 it's a bit easier but still really tough. You want to make sure your weapon skills for the weapons you are using are at least level 4 or 5 or else you'll miss all the time.

fumanstan

Screw this seasoned stuff, dropping down to Rookie difficulty. If I died any more times at the rate I was going I'd probably just drop the game completely. And i'm only on the first stupid radio tower.