Ken Rolston, the lead designer behind both Morrowind and Oblivion, has come out of retirement. Having announced his retirement last May, Rolston has been pulled back into the industry by Big Huge Games. Big Huge Games, as 360 Fanboy readers will know, is currently developing the Xbox Live Arcade title, Catan. Rolston said of the decision, "A chance to work on a Big Huge Game with Big Huge Games? Who could resist?" He added, "I had planned to retire and rest on my laurels after Oblivion, but Tim and his army of visionary charmers came along with a strikingly original and cunning concept for a console RPG...so now I'm back in the harness and chomping at the bit!"We won't delve into Big Huge Games' practice of putting harnesses on their designers, but the announcement is sure to excite western RPG fans everywhere. Platform designations for the upcoming game have not yet been announced (though it is noted as a console RPG), but considering Big Huge Games has been busy familiarizing themselves with the 360, we're optimistic.
[Thanks, J. Goodwin]
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2-20-2007 @ 4:39PM
for HIS glory said...
Oh yeah!!!!!
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2-20-2007 @ 5:05PM
aragorn said...
I was always under the impression that Ken wasn't very pleased with oblivion, and that morrowind & co was his baby. I also suspect that he was in the game more for the RPG elements rather than the world it's self.
Well I hope ken finds his niche.
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2-20-2007 @ 5:20PM
AoE said...
Woo! My understanding was he had more of a concept/executive designer role with Oblivion, whereas Morrowind (aka the greatest modern rpg) was his baby through and through. His retirement was a blow to the western rpg development scene to be sure, it's good to see he's back. I can't wait to see what they're cooking up. :)
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2-20-2007 @ 6:19PM
steve17 said...
"His retirement was a blow to the western rpg development scene to be sure, it's good to see he's back. I can't wait to see what they're cooking up. :)"
AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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