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SouthPeak Games, publisher of Two Worlds as well as the uber-cute DS title Ninjatown, has secured an impressive $12.9 million in private funding. As reported by VC blog VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi, the financing is particularly interesting given that most investments of this sort are directed at the online games, virtual worlds or social networks, rather than the more traditional console and PC game space that SouthPeak calls home.

The company will have no shortage of projects on which to blow its newfound cash, with a number of other titles on deck including XBLA puzzler Roogoo, Monster Madness: Grave Danger for the PS3, and The Temptation, which is totally not-an-expansion to Two Worlds. With multiple sequels planned, Takahashi also notes that the pub sees last year's Xbox 360 and PC RPG as its biggest success to date, though it's a sentiment obviously measured in something other than review scores.

JoystiqTwo Worlds publisher obtains $12.9m in funding originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In its interview with developer Reality Pump, OXM diplomatically asks why "the most epic RPG of all time," Two Worlds, was met with such a "mixed" reception from reviewers. The interviewee (who, quite oddly, is never named in the article) suggests that it was the comparison between the developer's open-ended fantasy RPG and Bethesda's open-ended fantasy RPG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, that did the scores in. "I can't say for sure, but I suspect that it was unfairly compared to Oblivion," says the spokesperson. "It's understandable since Elder Scrolls was so good it basically set the standard."

Ah, that would explain why Worth Playing labeled Two Worlds a "sub-par RPG with a sub-par storyline, sub-par gameplay, sub-par sounds, and very sub-par multiplayer." Reality Pump further notes that one of the game's major failings was being stuffed with ideas. "With the original idea, we were all so excited to be working on an RPG, that we tried to fit in every idea we had, even the ones that came late in the process. Ultimately, this hurt the end product in that it had parts that were underdeveloped."

Will the expansion-turned-sequel, Two Worlds: The Temptation be better? "It's better in every aspect, and we know that many reading this have their doubts. All I can say is give us a chance to prove it." Fair enough -- as long as you don't mind us comparing it to Oblivion.

JoystiqTwo Worlds 'unfairly compared to Oblivion' by reviewers originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we doubt Oblivion will credit Reality Pump's Two Worlds as the wind beneath its wings, we still can't help but wonder if it's cold there living in the shadow of Bethesda's role-playing opus. Nevertheless, the lesser of the two open-ended RPGs continues to get love by way of downloadable content, the latest of which dropped today over Xbox Live.

Dubbed Curse of Souls, the 600 point multiplayer-focused affair is the game's second, following the already available Tainted Blood, and promises, among other things, an extra 10 hours of content spread over 35 new quests. The download also adds a player-versus-player arena throwdown in the town of Tharnburg, no doubt making for a thrilling spectacle for the handful of players still frolicking in the world of Antaloor as they wait for the game's recently confirmed sequel.

[Via Press Release]

JoystiqTwo Worlds expansion Curse of Souls hits the Marketplace originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It appears as if SouthPeak and developer Reality Pump have big plans for Two Worlds: The Temptation, as the previously announced release has been upgraded from mere expansion to full-on sequel status, with the game expected to ship to retail this fall for both the PC and Xbox 360. The Temptation will pick up following the events in the first game, a title mind you that was almost universally derided when it was released in 2007.

While SouthPeak remains mum on many of the sequel's specifics, the company notes that The Temptation will pack in "as much content as the original," as well as a new graphics engine, improved voice overs and "more intricate" missions. The publisher also describes the sequel's combat as "revamped," a fancy term that we hope translates to "not horribly broken."

Gallery: Two Worlds: The Temptation

JoystiqTwo Worlds: The Temptation dated for fall, now called a sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After its announcement late last month, the first of two new downloadable content packs for Two Worlds has been released. Entitled "Tainted Blood" the new DLC offers 4 new multiplayer maps and over 35 new quests that can be accomplished with friends. The DLC also includes a new PVP multiplayer mode in which players "battle to control magical orbs within a variety of arenas." All in all, according to the press release, Tainted Blood should add 10 hours of gameplay to Two Worlds. Should you desire Tainted Blood (and who doesn't?), it will run you 600 Microsoft Points. We've received a handful of new screens of the DLC, which you can peep in the gallery below. Remember, there is still another batch of DLC planned for April as well as a full expansion called Temptation set to arrive sometime this year. We're reminding you so that you won't forget to not download those either.

[Via Press Release]

JoystiqNew Two Worlds DLC: Tainted Blood originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Two Worlds may not have the best reviews or consumer confidence right now, but that doesn't make it beyond salvation (just look at the now-awesome Boom Boom Rocket). An expansion for the game, dubbed The Temptation, is coming second quarter 2008.

According to WorthPlaying (pictures), Temptation has what you'd expect from an expansion: new areas, new baddies, new abilities and better AI. The real question is will Temptation tempt you to (re)visit Two Worlds next year?

JoystiqTwo Worlds expansion to tempt you in 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite claims to the contrary, last September's Two Worlds was not the most epic RPG ever. In fact, it was pretty terrible, plagued by broken combat, dated graphics, and dialog that had us clawing at our ears just to make it stop. But like a parent who refuses to listen to reason and instead continues to believe that his or her child can do no wrong, SouthPeak has patted its little terror on the head and released a demo for the game onto Xbox Live. Promising "a huge portion of Two Worlds' expansive single-player map," the publisher no doubt hopes to persuade players to pick up the RPG before it is ultimately swallowed into Oblivion, but we urge our readers to stay strong.

On top of the demo, SouthPeak has also confirmed that work is underway on a patch "coming soon" for both the Xbox 360 and PC versions of Two Worlds, addressing more than 50 different bugs and other issues in the game. We scrolled through the list, however, and saw no mention of fun being added into the experience, so we think we'll pass.

JoystiqTwo Worlds gets XBL demo, update (soon) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SouthPeak Games has informed us that a demo of the open world RPG Two Worlds is now available on Xbox Live. Just to be sure, we checked, and sure enough it's up there. Two Worlds is pretty much the closest thing we've got to Diablo on Xbox Live (apart from Phantasy Star Universe and the upcoming Too Human anyway), so if you've got a hankering for the demon slaying and loot gathering of yore, give it a spin.

SouthPeak also lets us know that a title update for the retail version of Two Worlds is on the way, and will include several fixes and updates asked for by the community. Check out the list of changes after the break.

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Over at Xbox 360 Achievements, there are a slew of new Achievements listed for retail and arcade games alike. They have Two Worlds, Skate, which came straight from EA, Fatal Inertia, NHL 08, & Medal of Honor: Airborne. On the XBLA side of things, there is the cheaper of the two Arcade games that came out today, Space Giraffe, Fatal Fury Special and we're especially happy to see Sonic 2 make it there as well. A cool little reveal about Sonic 2 is that it will have online multiplayer, derived from the splitscreen multiplayer found in the Genesis version. So, those are plenty of lists for you to examine for your next target of 1000 or 200 Gamerscore.

Retail:
Read: Two Worlds
Read: skate.
Read: Fatal Inertia
Read: NHL 08
Read: Medal of Honor: Airborne

XBLA:
Read: Space Giraffe
Read: Fatal Fury Special
Read: Sonic 2

JoystiqAchievement lists for a bunch of retail and XBLA titles originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well kiddies, it's finally here. BioShock will officially hit store shelves tomorrow. Now everyone will be able to share in the joy of the lucky few who nabbed the game early at Toys R' Us (or the lucky four that won it from us -- yes, the giveaway is over, by the way). So, go out and buy it already! Don't forget that you can get it on the cheap if you know where to look. Also of interest, Two Worlds is finally shipping this week, though most advertisements list it as being available this Friday, so you may not be seeing it in your local stores on Tuesday.

Now, if only we could find an honest review of BioShock, we'd be set.


[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqShipping this week: rapturous edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Two Worlds releasing next week, eager fanboys should know that there is a collector's edition available which features a bonus disc of additional content, an exclusive map and a ginormous 48 page hardbound art / storybook. And, as if it weren't obvious, the CE highlight is the 48 page book (only because a twenty sided die wasn't included) and our friends over at IGN were lucky enough to get the book already and open its pages. Revealed inside the Two Worlds novel book is information about the game's character classes, races, skills, and of course some spiffy artwork too. Simply by giving the CE hardbound book a look through, IGN admits that their interest in Two Worlds has risen slightly, so we can't help but think that for an extra $10 the Two Worlds CE would be the way to go if even just for the 48 page behemoth. We've given you something to ponder RPG fans, so get to pondering.

[Thanks, DjDATZ]

JoystiqTwo Worlds CE hardbound book exposed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two Worlds, the upcoming RPG from Reality Pump and SouthPeak Games, has always had one thing going for it: online multiplayer. With an similar design aesthetic to the 360's crown champion RPG, Oblivion, multiplayer is really the major selling point for Two Worlds. Sure, the game's creators contend that it improves on Oblivion in many ways, but for most gamers, the focus has been the promise of multiplayer. So, we knew about that. What we didn't know was that Two Worlds is the most epic RPG of all time. Yes, according to this latest promotional video, Two Worlds is just that. We certainly don't want to argue with marketing material (it's so shiny!), but we think we'll reserve judgment until the game is actually available.

JoystiqHow epic is Two Worlds? So epic ... originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, we don't know how much real estate Two Worlds is taking up on your radar, but get ready for that to change. It's not just the Oblivion ripoff homage in the game's style, it's also this new trailer's assertion that this will be the "most epic RPG of all time"! See! You're excited now! We bet some of you were watching thinking that it didn't look all that epic, and then pow! Knowledge dropped.

What's that? How do we know it will be the most epic RPG of all time? Well ... it says it. In print. And if you put lies in print, you go to jail. Everybody knows that. Listen, could you keep it down? We're trying to pre-order here.

JoystiqTwo Worlds is (apparently) the most epic RPG ever originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The little RPG that could, Two Worlds has officially joined the collector's edition crowd, bonus disc and all. GamingTalkHQ spotted a listing over at Gamestop for a Two Worlds Collector's Edition and confirmed with developer SouthPeak that it is real and the listed contents were correct. So, for $10 more you'll receive a bonus disc which includes artwork, music, wallpapers and a web kit as well as a Two Worlds map and a 48 page hardbound artbook. The collector's edition will be available when the game releases on July 31st and sounds like it'd be worth the extra cash if you're into art and pretty photos. If not, standard edition for you.

[Via GamingTalkHQ]

JoystiqTwo Worlds Collector's Edition confirmed originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two Worlds has seen so many release date changes it's getting hard to keep track of them. Back in May, Two Worlds was set for a release in July. Then we heard just last week that the game would be released in August. Now, speaking to GamingTalkHQ, SouthPeak has announced that the game will be coming out in July after all. Specifically, a SouthPeak representative said that the game will release on July 31st (assuming that this time the date is correct anyway). Whenever Two Worlds does come out, we hope it's worth the wait.

JoystiqTwo Worlds releases in July, not August originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two Worlds publisher SouthPeak told Euroganer that the title would be hitting retailer shelves on Xbox 360 and PC in early August. They didn't narrow it down further than that, but reaffirmed that both platforms would see a simultaneous release. The one thing that really sets this free roaming RPG from Oblivion is the persistent multiplayer aspect of the game. Are you looking forward to playing online with Two Worlds this summer?

JoystiqTwo Worlds collide in August originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Reality PumpRealityPumpSouth PeakSouthPeakTwo WorldsTwoWorldsThu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zuxxez: Two Worlds deeper than Oblivion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/12/zuxxez-two-worlds-deeper-than-oblivion/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/12/zuxxez-two-worlds-deeper-than-oblivion/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/12/zuxxez-two-worlds-deeper-than-oblivion/#commentsFiled under:


Of course, that's the kind of thing you'd expect the Two Worlds publisher to say. Dirk Hassinger, head of Zuxxez Entertainment, the European publisher of Two Worlds (to be published by SouthPeak in the States), told Eurogamer that Two Worlds bests The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in many ways. Specifically, Hassinger notes that the inventory system is "smarter," and the magic system is "more complex." According to Hassinger, "even the way we handle horses has more depth." Furthermore, Two Worlds has more factions, and a darker, supposedly more involving story than Oblivion. The other big difference, of course, is that Two Worlds has multiplayer as well, including co-op and PVP. Thems are fightin' words indeed. We can't wait to find out if they're justified.

JoystiqZuxxez: Two Worlds deeper than Oblivion originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eurogamer recently got their hands on an early build of the Xbox 360 version of Two Worlds, the open world RPG from Reality Pump and Southpeak. Eurogamer notes that the game's constant comparison to Oblivion is not unwarranted, and that the games actually share quite a bit as far as aesthetics and genre are concerned. Like Oblivion, Two Worlds gives players many, many opportunities to avoid the main storyline. Yes, there are sub-quests aplenty, so many in fact that you could probably spend dozens of hours in the game before beginning the main quest at all. The article does note, however, that many of Two Worlds' graphical elements (particularly human faces) don't hold up well compared to Oblivion. Likewise, the combat -- both magical and melee -- looks as though it could get repetitive quickly. Eurogamer remains hopeful that combat will be spruced up in the final version. They also believe that Two Worlds' much vaunted multiplayer mode could become the feature that sets the game apart. All in all, Eurogamer wasn't floored by Two Worlds, but they're looking forward to spending more time with the finished version.

Our question to you: is a free online multiplayer mode enough to make you consider Two Worlds?

JoystiqNew impressions of Two Worlds roll in originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Upcoming Online RPG Two Worlds had its 41 Achievements revealed today, at IGN, of all places. Either way it seems to be the standard fair of objectives. At the very least, one would have to agree that it certainly seems far more obtainable than Final Fantasy XI's current set. Also worth noting is the final Achievement of "Defeated the Grand Enemy" has the second third highest Gamerscore worth of 370 points, next Madden NFL 06's "Complete 30 Years of Franchise", for 400 GS, and 2006 FIFA World Cup's "Complete all Scenarios", a 500-pointer. Are you going to be unlocking away next month in Two Worlds?

JoystiqTwo Worlds Achievements revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 May 2007 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eurogamer reports that SouthPeak has announced that Two Worlds will officially make its way to the Xbox 360 in July. Officially delayed earlier this month, Two Worlds will finally be available this summer. Part Oblivion and part Diablo/Guild Wars, Two Worlds offers players a huge world to explore. The game also features and MMO component, which allows up to 8 players to party up inside of hub cities that house thousands of players. The game also features a unique spell naming system, in which players name their own spells. Should you create an original spell, its name will stick and become the official name for the online game world. All in all, it sounds like manna from heaven for RPG players looking for a more social experience. Oh, and did we mention online play is free? Yeah, well, it is.

JoystiqTwo Worlds officially arrives in July originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 May 2007 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Speaking to Edge magazine, Alexandra Constandache, CEO of Zuxxes Entertainment, clears up a few points about their upcoming MMORPG Two Worlds. It was announced in February that Two Worlds had become a massively multiplayer online game. It seems that some confusion arose concerning the term MMO, but Constandache notes that Two Worlds was designed from the ground up as an MMO title. She goes on to explain that there is some difficulty in defining the term MMO, noting that all that separates Two Worlds from other MMOs is that it will lack monthly subscription fees (if you don't already know, Two Worlds will be free to play). Finally, Constandache defends Two Worlds from those that would simply label it a poor man's Oblivon, saying that anyone who plays the game think otherwise. Two Worlds, says Constandache, will be much more accessible to gamers who "may not want to wade through unfriendly interface and mundane tasks before they find where the fun is." Sounds good to us.

JoystiqTwo Worlds: a free to play MMO from the start originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 May 2007 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The official Two Worlds website revealed today that the Xbox 360 version has been delayed. Though a reason has not been given, we know that the game will not be releasing alongside its PC cousin on May 9th. The official website does note, however, that the console development "ran like clockwork" and that the final product "leaves nothing to be desired." In other words, it sounds like the game is being held up by the publishers, not development. Of further interest, according to the Two Worlds site, a German magazine by the name of 360 Live has given Two Worlds a 9.3 out of 10 saying, "A fantastic RP experience, full of life and ideas... who would ever have thought that Oblivion could be dethroned so fast? This Two Worlds is indeed a worthy successor!!"

Any Oblivion player will tell you, those are hefty words of praise. It will be some time before 360 owners can judge the veracity of this review, as a new release date has not been set.

JoystiqRPG fans denied: Two Worlds delayed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 May 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been some time since we've seen or heard anything new about Two Worlds, the upcoming online RPG from Southpeak Interactive and Reality Pump. Lucky for us, a new trailer for the game has been released. The trailer shows off the the game's environments, characters, and some combat as well. Graphically, the game is looking mighty impressive, with visuals comparable to (but not quite as good as) Oblivion. The towns feature some particularly nice textures. There are several different weapon types displayed in the video, including swords, staves, maces, and spears. The video also shows glimpses of dual wielding and magic. All in all, Two Worlds is looking pretty decent. Check out the video and tell us what you think.

JoystiqNew Two Worlds trailer impresses originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xboxyde nabbed three new screens of Two Worlds, the upcoming open world RPG from Reality Pump. 360 Fanboy readers will remember that Two Worlds was recently announced as an MMOG of sorts, allowing party play over Xbox Live. The new screens show off a decent engine, although comparisons to Oblivion are inevitable (Two Worlds doesn't look quite as pretty). Assuming Two Worlds has a decent multiplayer component, would you be interested in a new open world RPG in the style of Oblivion?

JoystiqA handful of new Two Worlds screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Having uncovered the UK release date (May 9th) for Two Worlds, we would not be satisfied until we had a US release date in hand. Having contacted the game's developer, Reality Pump, we can now confirm a worldwide release date of May 9th. Two Worlds, for those that don't know, aspires to be a multiplayer, open ended RPG in the style of Oblivion. With any luck, it could bring solitary, single player Oblivionites together.

In other news, there seems to be some confusion regarding the recent announcement that Two Worlds has gone massively multiplayer. According to IGN and 1UP, only the PC version will be an MMO and the 360 version will remain restricted to 8 players. Other sources, however, maintain that both versions will make the MMO jump. Meanwhile, the official Two Worlds website makes no distinction between the two versions. Finally, the official press release makes no note of platform exclusivity either. Whatever the 360 version's fate, we're still excited for some multiplayer RPG action.

Check out the press release and make your own judgments after the break.

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JoystiqTwo Worlds date confirmed, MMOG confusion originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot on the heels of the official UK release date comes the news that Two Worlds has become a true massively multiplayer online game. Previously restricted to 8 players online, Two Worlds will now accommodate thousands of players online at one time. Players will be able to form groups competing to solves quests, fight in the arena, form armies, or simply enjoy a pint in the virtual pub. Not mentioned is whether or not a monthly fee will be instituted now that the game has become an MMOG.

If you've been looking for an alternative to the twitch action of Gears and Rainbow Six, Two Worlds might just be the game you've been looking for. The idea of an open ended online RPG in the style of Oblivion makes us positively giddy. How about you, are you looking forward to Two Worlds now that it's an MMOG?

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JoystiqTwo Worlds becomes massively multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DCEmu reports that Two Worlds has been confirmed for a May 9th, 2007 release in Europe (and hopefully not long after that in the US). Developed by Reality Pump, Two Worlds is an open ended RPG much like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, providing players with a massive world to explore as they see fit. What sets Two Worlds apart from Oblivion is its multiplayer mode. Two Worlds allows for up to 8 players to join in a co-operative quest, and DCEmu reports that a Player-versus-Player arena is also available. The game features a unique spell system that lets players name their own spells. Should a player discover a new spell and name it, that spell's name will be persistent throughout the online world. In other words, if you discover a fire spell and call it "Fireball," then that name will automatically apply to all players who discover the same spell. If Two Worlds manages to be even half as good as Oblivion and do multiplayer right, it will be a serious contender when it releases in May. Now we just have to track down a US release date.

JoystiqUK explores Two Worlds in May originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IGN posted a quick and dirty un-preview of Two Worlds. They had planned to actually play the game, but were foiled by a hardware failure (3 red lights?). Still, they had the developers on hand and decided to ask some questions. Two Worlds -- as we've reported in the past -- is an open world RPG in much the same vein as Oblivion. The similarities are obvious: a huge world filled with knights, monsters, horses, spells, weapons, it's all there. What really separates Two Worlds is its online components. First and foremost, 8 players are able to join in multiplayer co-op, but we knew that before. Another very cool feature we didn't know about before: players are able to create their own spells by stacking different effects upon one another. Once players create a new spell, it can be named and registered online. If that player is the first player to register a certain spell, the name will permeate the online world. We can't wait to discover the fireball spell only to find out that someone else named it "n00b k1LL3R."

If there is one fault with Oblivion (and the Elder Scrolls in general), it's that the game is a very solitary experience. The idea of a similar game with online co-op is positively delicious. Here's hoping Two Worlds delivers.

JoystiqTwo Worlds: Oblivion with Live co-op originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reality Pump keeps talking up the tree physics in their mondo RPG Two Worlds. Maybe that's why this latest round of screenshots is focused on foliage, as usual.

[Thanks Gaetge]

JoystiqTwo Worlds screens tree it up originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That's no ordinary rabbit!
Reality Pump -- best studio name ever -- released a few shots of its upcoming RPG Two Worlds. For those unfamiliar with the game, Two Worlds is an open ended RPG seemingly in the same vein as, say, Oblivion. Reality Pump is promising unprecedented storytelling and interactivity, "giving gamers a real chance to shape the world around them."

The official Two Worlds website promises plenty of other buzz words features as well, including:

  • 8 person multiplayer
  • Mountable beasts
  • Lots of items
  • Oh so trendy HDR lighting
  • "Hyper-realistic tree physics"

Thank God for that last one. I've been lobbying for developers to nail down tree physics for years. It's nice to see that Reality Pump is brave enough to lead the charge.

JoystiqTwo Worlds, several screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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