#Aspyr Media

[mvfm-25]

" The game the world's been waiting for! "

PC Zone Magazine n93 - September, 2000.

#Ion Storm #Eidos #Eidos Interactive #Aspyr #Aspyr Media #Deus Ex #JC Denton #Paul Denton #Anna Navarre #Gunther Hermann

[askagamedev]

An official release of the Kotor 2 missing content DLC/patch had been promised, then pulled back. It had been enough of the promise that a free game was offered to people who had bought the Kotor 2 rerelease. Why does that kind of rollback on an official plan happen? How is the decision to stop weighed against free stuff and bad PR?

I think it would help to provide a little more context as to what is going on.

Way back in 2004, a game called KOTOR 2 shipped and was played by a lot of players. Many players did not like the ending, but the game had been in development for less than a year and Obsidian were on the hook to ship the game by the deadline. The game was regarded by many players as a flawed gem.

Years later, modders would discover a whole bunch of unfinished endgame content in [KOTOR 2's original files]. Some of them collaborated to unlock, fill out, debug, and finish that content and restore it. This was released for the PC as an unofficial fan mod called The Sith Lords Restored Content Modification in 2009 and has had several updates since.

In 2015 Aspyr Media, a smaller game publisher and developer, obtained the rights to port old Bioware games and began releasing titles like KOTOR, KOTOR 2, and Jade Empire to platforms like iOS, Linux, and Steam. It was around this time that Aspyr began working with the mod team responsible for the Restored Content Mod mentioned above, all in hopes of bringing the mod to these other platforms. The DLC was never really Aspyr's work, it was the mod team working with Aspyr to bring that content to Aspyr's Switch port of KOTOR 2. Eight years later, Aspyr announced that things had fallen through and the Restored Content DLC was cancelled.

It sounds like what happened was that something essential fell apart along the way and there was really no way to complete the work in a timely and legal fashion. One of the original modders posted to reddit after the announcement was made and said "Aspyr did nothing wrong. Quote me on that. Shame it ended the way it did... I have nothing but good things to say about Aspyr and our cooperation over the past eight years". I suspect that, had the DLC been completable within reasonable circumstances, they would have done so. But there's a lot of potential issues that could have stopped them - the license may have expired, it may have been a Nintendo certification thing, the mod team could have fallen apart, there could have been some major legal liability that came to light, it could be the financial trouble currently hitting Embracer Group (Aspyr's owner as of 2001), or any of a number of things. The only people who know for sure are the mod team and Aspyr. I suspect they are all under NDA, so I doubt they will be telling.

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[theblackpanther]

Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. These games will always hold a special place in my fandom heart, especially the ones from the Core Design era (as I simply had more time for playing games as a teen than I have now). Now the remasters are out and it’s as if I moved back in time 20+ years.

Also you have no idea how hard is to draw a braid. ;)

#lara croft #tomb raider #tomb raider remastered #tomb raider fanart #classic lara croft #core design #aspyr media #my art #my drawings #my fanart

[fancypantsrecords]

Various Artists - Stubbs The Zombie In Rebel Without A Pulse: The Soundtrack | Shout! Factory | 2021 | Clear with Green Splatter

#various artists #stubbs the zombie #rebel without a pulse #shout! factory #aspyr media #vinyl #colored vinyl #lp #music #records #record collection #vgm #video game music #soundtrack #ben kweller #the raveonettes #death cab for cutie #rose hill drive #cake #the walkmen #rogue wave #the dandy warhols #oranger #the flaming lips #clem snide #milton mapes #phantom planet

[trutown-the-bard]

And these morons thought that they could do a remake of the original KotOR. They can’t even get a basic DLC right. 

Morons better refund me my $9.69 worth of Nintendo Gold Points I spent on this deception.

#star wars #kotor #kotor 2 #star wars knights of the old republic #star wars knights of the old republic 2 #aspyr media #aspyr

[rangerslayer-97]

KOTOR Remake Has Been Indefinitely Delayed

Thought I'd post this to let eager fans of the long-anticipated Knights of the Old Republic Remake for PS5 and PC by the developer Aspyr Media, know of the game's... poor, disastrous status. The game has been delayed indefinitely after the sacking of Design Director Brad Prince and Art Director Jason Minor.

As you can already tell, firing two directors, in the Art Department no less, is just gonna set the entire project on fire after being in development for 3 years. We all know that Star Wars games have a very poor habit of 'falling through the pipeline'. It honestly doesn't surprise me, especially with Star Wars: Eclipse having trouble as well. Hopefully, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order 2 doesn't fall through either. While I do not know much about Respawn Entertainment, they've been pretty much on track with their target release dates.

While I had cautious optimism for the KOTOR Remake, this is a huge disappointment for a future generation of fans. At least the original games are still there. I have no idea what sort of game or infighting Aspyr is having, this is just a disaster and a disappointment.

It is NOT a cancellation announcement. The game has been shelved until then.

#star wars #star wars news #kotor remake #video games #aspyr media

[geekcavepodcast]

Star Wars: Knights of the old Republic II: The Sith Lords Nintendo Switch Announcement

The Nintendo Switch release of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords includes resolution updates and performance optimizers.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords will release on June 8, 2022. The Restored Content DLC will release post-launch as a free DLC in the Nintendo eShop.

#star wars #star wars kotor #kotor ii #sith lords #star wars knights of the old republic II #aspyr media #lucasfilm games #nintendo switch #TGCLiz

[bagogames]

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered PC Review

The first three Tomb Raider games are highly beloved games in the gaming community that’s created  an equally beloved franchise. Said franchise has now seen numerous sequels, spinoffs, and media adaptations. Now, Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr have remastered the first three games which date back to the nineties and sport outdated mechanics and graphics to reintroduce them to modern audiences.  A…

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[groundrunner100]

My PlayStation 5’s Brush With Death

I was playing Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection yesterday. I was playing Battlefront II’s single-player campaign, I was 2/3 of the way through the Utapau mission. I was given the option to play as Obi-Wan Kenobi, I selected yes, the game took me to command post selection, the all of a sudden, the screen freezes.

The I get a green screen on my TV, so I was alarmed, then my PlayStation 5 hard shuts off.

Basically, I purchased a defective product, & my PS5 almost paid the price for it. Thankfully everything still works, but I uninstalled SW: BCC after this episode.

If you’re planning on buying this game collection, do yourselves a favor, & stay the hell away from it. The nostalgia, or Trophies/Achievements are not worth it.

How has video game development in 2024 become so LAZY, that this is becoming normal?!?!

FUCKING WHY, ASPYR?!?!?!

#Star Wars #Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection #Aspyr #Aspyr Media #PlayStation #PlayStation 5 #brush with death #close call #video games #gaming #defective video game #defective #trash #not worth it #pass #Utapau #Obi-Wan Kenobi

[meugamer]

Aspyr persiste em resolver problemas de Star Wars Battlefront

A Aspyr Media, desenvolvedora responsável pela versão de Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, enfrenta desafios com seus servidores desde o lançamento do jogo em 14 de março de 2024. Os problemas de servidor resultaram em uma experiência negativa para os usuários que adquiriram o jogo, especialmente para os fãs do universo de Star Wars que apreciam as versões clássicas dos jogos Battlefront…

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#Aspyr Media #Bug #Games #Lançamentos em 2024 #Remaster #Servidores Steam #Steam

[heronetworkgg]

Se lanza Tomb Raider I-III Remastered y en menos de 24 horas ya lanzan mod para ver a Lara Croft sin ropa

La espera ha terminado para los fanáticos de Tomb Raider, ya que Aspyr y Crystal Dynamics han lanzado la remasterización altamente esperada de los primeros tres juegos de la franquicia. Sin embargo, lo que ha llamado la atención no es solo la mejora gráfica y de jugabilidad, sino también la rápida llegada de un mod […]

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#Aspyr Media #Crystal Dynamics #Steam #Tomb Raider #Videojuegos

[srepgames]

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered ya está disponible en PC y consolas – Launch trailer.

Publicado por SrepGames

La editora Aspyr Media y la desarrolladora Crystal Dynamics anunciaron que Tomb Raider I-III Remastered ya está disponible en PC (Steam / GOG.com), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series y Nintendo Switch. Esta colección de los tres primeros títulos de Tomb Raider (Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III) presenta gráficos mejorados y mejoras de rendimiento, junto con todas las expansiones y niveles secretos.

Acerca del juego: ¡Lara Croft está de regreso! Disfruta las primeras aventuras de Lara Croft fielmente restauradas. Juega las tres primeras aventuras de Tomb Raider: esta colección definitiva te permite disfrutar por primera vez de la experiencia completa, con todas las expansiones y los niveles secretos, en plataformas modernas. Títulos incluidos: Tomb Raider I + The Unfinished Business Expansion Tomb Raider II + The Gold Mask Expansion Tomb Raider III + The Lost Artifact Expansion Características principales: ・Resuelve misterios ancestrales: Soluciona acertijos y descubre misterios enterrados en los albores del tiempo para develar los tesoros del mundo antiguo. ・Una aventura mundial: Acompaña a Lara Croft por todo el mundo y enfréntate a enemigos mortales y mitos peligrosos. ・ Una restauración fiel: Disfruta de las aventuras clásicas de Tomb Raider en una calidad de gráficos superior. Además, tienes la opción de cambiar al tan entrañable aspecto poligonal cuando quieras.

#Tomb Raider #Tomb Raider I-III Remastered #Aspyr Media #Crystal Dynamics #PlayStation 4 #PlayStation 5 #Xbox One #Xbox Series #Switch #Noticias #Youtube

[capsulecomputers]

MythForce Review

Developer: Beamdog Publisher: Aspyr Media Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X (Reviewed), PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch Release Date: Available Now Price: $29.99 USD

Combining classic '80s #cartoon aesthetic seems like an easy win but is Beamdog and Aspyr Media's #roguelike #Mythforce a solid combination of the idea? Check out our review inside to see what we think.

#80s aesthetic #beamdog #Aspyr Media #roguelike #mythforce #fps #action #cartoos #video games #games #gaming #he-man

[linuxgamenews]

Civilization VI expands now with new content

Leader Pass launches now for Civilization VI expanding the game on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. All thanks to the work of developers Firaxis Games and Aspyr. Which is available now on Steam. Following last week's announcement of Civilization VI: Leader Pass. This is also a new season pass that adds 18 playable leader selections to Civilization VI. The first DLC pack, Great Negotiators, is now live. Along with some negative reviews. Since the Anthology edition does not show the Leader Pass DLC content. And potentially borks the game. Although I have not personally tested it on Linux yet. Still, feel the need to share details. Test your diplomacy skills with the Great Negotiators Pack. This includes Abraham Lincoln (United States) and Queen Nzinga Mbande (Kongo). As well as the Sultan Saladin (Arabia). Here are some specific details about the Leaders themselves:

Leader Trailer: Abraham Lincoln (United States)

Lincoln hurled the United States into the industrial age. While ruling over the Union victory in the American Civil War. His new Leader Pass abilities speak to these successes. As does his Preserver of the Union agenda. Which results in him only liking Civilizations with the same form of Government. New Ability: Emancipation Proclamation

(Base game) Industrial Zones and their buildings give +2 Amenities. While your Plantations give -1 Amenities.

(Rise and Fall & Gathering Storm DLCs) Industrial Zones give +3 Loyalty per turn. But your Plantations give -2 Loyalty.

(Base game) Receive a free Melee unit after building Industrial Zones and their structures. The free unit does not need resources when created or maintain. Also receiving +5 Combat Strength.

(Rise and Fall & Gathering Storm DLCs) Receive a free Melee unit and an Amenity. Doing so after building Industrial Zones and their buildings. The free unit does not require resources when created or to maintain. But receives +5 Combat Strength.

Leader Trailer: Nzinga Mbande | Civilization VI: Leader Pass

Given her history of dealing with the Portuguese, Mbande Nzinga has a Decolonization agenda. As a result, she likes Civilizations who stick to one continent. But also dislikes Civilizations with cities on multiple continents. New Ability: Queen of Matamba and Ndongo

+5 Combat Strength against Civilization's whose capital is on a different continent.

Trade Routes to receive +20% Yields in Leader Pass. Due to Civilizations whose home continents are the same as yours. But -15% to Trade Routes to other Civilizations.

Trailer: Sultan Saladin | Civilization VI

The existing Civilization VI leader Vizier Saladin can build religious buildings. Doing so for a fraction of the usual Faith cost. Dislikes leaders who follow other Religions. Sultan Saladin, on the other hand, receives bonuses for all of his Combat and Religious units. While dislikes leaders who wage war on followers of his Religion. New Ability: The Victorious Military

+100% Flanking and Support Bonus to all Combat and Religious units.

Civilization VI: Leader Pass content is coming via six DLC. Launching now through March 2023. Along with support for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC via Steam. Priced at $19.99 USD / £17.99 / 19,99€. Launching the first DLC, Great Negotiators Pack now. The Leader Pass content will also be auto delivered as it is released. The one big advantage is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Anthology. Which is discounted 86% on Steam. Priced at $29.77 USD / £25.83 / 29,77€. Which is a huge savings. Humble Store fans can also save big with a 70% discount. Priced at $29.99 USD / £25.49 / 29.99€. Again, with builds for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Yet Steam Deck Playable.

#civilization vi #leader pass #anthology #linux #gaming news #firaxis games #aspyr media #ubuntu #mac #windows #pc

[workimages99]

Humankind Console Release Delayed Indefinitely

#until further notice #humankind #Humankind: Together We Rule #amplitude studios #aspyr media #sega #PC #noobfeed #Amplitude Studios delay Humankind's console release

[theplaystationbrahs]

Report: Embracer Group Makes Saber Interactive the Lead Team on the KOTOR Remake

Report: Embracer Group Makes Saber Interactive the Lead Team on the KOTOR Remake

Revealed late last year, news of the Knights of the Old Republic Remake stormed the internet, as the long requested title was announced. Lucasfilm Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Aspyr Media were coming together to give us Star Wars fan a massive upgrade to both the graphics and reportedly to the gameplay mechanics of Knights of the Old Republic in the Remake. There was much to be…

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#Aspyr #Aspyr Media #Knights of the Old Republic #KOTOR #KOTOR Remake #lucasfilm games #News #SIE