Gaming News - August 2002

Irvine, CA (August 27, 2002) -  Interplay Entertainment Corp. announced today that Icewind Dale II has shipped to retail.  Icewind Dale II is the sequel to the computer role-playing game Icewind Dale and features the BioWare Infinity Engine that was used to develop the games Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, and Planescape: Torment. 

From Interplay:

Icewind Dale II uses the third edition core rules for the classic Dungeons & Dragons(r) tabletop roleplaying game within the popular FORGOTTEN REALMS(r) adventure campaign setting under licenses by Wizards of the Coast. The game hosts a large variety of new weapons, armor and magical items, and expands upon the gameplay elements found in the original Icewind Dale. Icewind Dale II offers feats and skills such as Power Attack and Diplomacy, further extending the character customization options available to players. Also introduced in Icewind Dale II are new character classes such as the Barbarian and Sorcerer and new playable races including the Drow, the famous dark elves of the Underdark, and the celestial hybrid Aasimar. Icewind Dale II includes over 50 new spells such as Executioner's Eyes and Aegis, bringing the total to over 300 spells, almost all of which have been revamped for the new rule set. More information on Icewind Dale II can be found at icewind2.blackisle.com.

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