Release Date - posted by Warlock @ 14:44

I noticed a newstory over at Eurogamer about Codemasters release schedule. According to this newstory, Severance will be released December 1. in Europe, just in time for Christmas.

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New Screen @ RdB - posted by Warlock @ 21:25

El Rincón de Blade has posted a new screenshot of Severance/Blade. As usual, a thumbnail to the picture can be found to the left of the mainpage.

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PC Zone UK - posted by Dr.Haggard @ 16:09

UK magazine PC ZONE has printed a brief news article about Severance in their November issue announcing the new publishing deal with Codemasters.
Here's a snippet:

"Luckily, those of us still wondering whatever happened to the atmospheric flickering torches and severed heads of Blade can sleep easy as Codemasters has announced it's picked up the game and is ready to release it to an over-18 world this November."

"...(Severance) still contains one of the most advanced lighting engines we've ever seen - flames dance and flicker on torches, creating real-time moving shadows - as well as plenty of über-violence to keep the kids happy."

"Codemasters promises to take a responsible approach to the game, working closely with ELSPA and the BBFC to ensure they don't overstep the boundaries of acceptability. The game will carry prominent warnings of its violent nature, as well as the popular '18' rating label on the box cover."

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ECTS Interview - posted by Warlock @ 16:54

An Exclusive interview with Juan Diaz-Bustamante and Carlos García Cordero has been posted at the official website. The interview is about their recent visit to the ECTS trade show in London and comes with three pictures taken from Codemasters stand.

European version
US version
Spanish/South American version

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Dutch Severance Preview - posted by Warlock @ 0:39

The Dutch version of G-Spot has posted a preview of Severance: Blade of Darkness. Unfortunalty, I don't understand dutch (and so doesn't BabelFish), but it seemed quite positive to me, as I *DID* understand the word "Halleluja!!!" that they started the preview with...

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Sections Updated - posted by Warlock @ 14:13

I've finally found the time to update our unofficial F.A.Q. and all our game info sections. If you still find some outdated info, please scream out! :)

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Games Dungeon - posted by Warlock @ 0:10

It's weird how you come over stuff when you're actually not looking for it. Browsing around tonight I discovered a newly started website called Games Dungeon; a site aimed at [...] "reviews of Big Hits to come, on Adventures, RPG's and Action games."

Blade of Darkness is one of the games they have put their eyes on, although nothing new yet, it looks to be a site worth looking back to now and then.

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On release dates... - posted by Warlock @ 12:15

Xavier made a post, over at the new and improved official forums, clearing up some confusion going on around the release date(s) of the game. Here's how it is:

Spain/South America: Winter 2000
Rest of Europe: Winter 2000
USA: Q1 2001

I assume that the "winter 2000"-phrase still means November 2000...

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New Screenshot @ RdB - posted by Warlock @ 12:10

Spanish Blade fan site, El Ricón de Blade, has posted a new screenshot of Severance or Blade: The Edge of Darknes (which is the Spanish and South American title of the game).

You'll find the new screenshot thumbnailed at the left part of their frontpage.

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New Preview and Interview - posted by Warlock @ 11:59

A new brief preview of Blade of Darkness (Severance) has been posted at CDMag along with a selecetion of screenshots (no new ones I'm afraid).

Also, RPG Vault has posted an interview with Juan Diaz Bustamante, discussing various aspects of the game as the player characters, levels, weapons to mention a few.

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Amazon Goodies! - posted by Warlock @ 12:46

What's a medieval adventure game without a (sexy) warrior princess? In Severance/Blade the Amazon is a player character that got just the right proportions! Just check out the five new exclusive screenshots posted over at Meristation!

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Demo in works! - posted by Warlock @ 15:57

There's an interesting post by Juan, over at the splendid (hehe) official forums, where he announces that they have begun working on the first playable version of the game. The demo will be released in October.

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Blade Special! - posted by Warlock @ 9:59

Spanish gamingsite Meristation has kicked up a loooong and great article on Blade: The Edge of Darkness (which is the title in Spain and South America).

Although it might seem otherwise in the article (you'll know what I mean), you, as me, might need a translator, as the article is in Spanish.

Well, Enjoy!

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Screenshots at Gamespot - posted by Dr.Haggard @ 20:08

Gamespot have posted four not so "new" or "exclusive" screenshots of Severance :o)
Thanks BlueNews.

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ECTS Preview - posted by Warlock @ 12:15

Barrysworld has posted a preview, of Severance: The Blade of Darkness, from the ECTS show in London held recently. It's a very positive article and always nice to read what impressions the game has on people who get to see it hands-on.

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Screenshots at Daily Radar - posted by Dr.Haggard @ 13:12

Gaming site Daily Radar have posted 13 screenshots of Severance along with a short description of the game. Only one of the shots is new, of the knight approaching a fantastic looking temple covered with heiroglyphs :o)
Oddly they mention that they could not get a playable build of the game because it is "still quite early and was even still in Spanish". Still, despite being slightly misinformed they give a good positive overview of the game.

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Codemasters Stand at ECTS - posted by Warlock @ 11:41

Codemasters will be showing of Severance/Blade at this years ECTS 2000, held in London (England). If you are attending the show, run over to stand number G420 at the hall Ground Floor and take a look!

Hopefully, we will have some pictures from the stand soon. I know Juan promised to snap some shots, but if anyone attending the show is reading this, you're more than welcome to send some photos to me :-)

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Official Website Launched - posted by Warlock @ 17:26

The new official website(s) has been launched with updated info on the game, new messageboard and screenshots. New content will be added on a regulary basis. Go to www.rebelact.com and check it out!

Some of you might wonder why I havn't been to active here at BU lateley. The reason for this is that I've been working with the new Rebel Act Studios and Blade/Severance/Blade of Darkness websites.

I now work as Rebel Act's webmaster, but will still webmaster Blade Universe. However, we could use a bit help updating news and other editing stuff. If you're interessted, send me or Dr.Haggard an e-mail.

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