![]() ![]() It was also here Blueside revealed the inner workings of Kingdom Under Fire II from a game development perspective. It was here I braved many a quest like climbing ultra-slippery rock-carved steps to a tower only to do 30 push-ups for a gruff barbarian as a test of might, or met the castle's scout and gathered intel from an actual eagle (they actually let us hold eagles and falcons). The ancient place commanded respect, and had an air of reverence about it-it was a living monument to history, something that's been lived-in but modernized with today's creature comforts (even Wi-Fi). It was an atmosphere I won't soon forget. The scenery was absolutely magnificent: Horns and hunting trophies adorned the walls, treasures like 12th-century jewelry gleamed in glass cases, huge wall-sized paintings depicted scenes of grand battles, and suits of armor stood as silent metal sentries against unseen threats. In the ornate inner chambers of Burg Reichenstein, I sat with three experts on Kingdom Under Fire II. The Interview: Game Development and Tekken Inspiration * Prices last scanned on at 9:26 pm CST - prices may not be accurate, click links above for the latest price. But most importantly, I learned that sometimes games aren't what they seem-sometimes they're a mix of many influences regardless of their set genres. While housed in the intimidating yet absolutely incredible berth of Burg Reichenstein, I learned a lot about game development, about German culture, and about mythical fantasy video games. This past week, publisher Gameforge flew us and a bunch of other press out to Germany to check out Kingdom Under Fire II and interview developers from Blueside. It has hundreds of years of history in its walls-sword fighting, sieges, fires, executions, and massive feast-time celebrations all come to mind. It has a kind of majestic beauty to it, one that's ageless and fascinating. This interview was conducted in a rare locale: An actual authentic German castle.īurg Reichenstein looms over the Rhine like a giant from another age, all rough-hewn grey stones that contrast the blazing yellow, orange, and green vineyards of Bingen across the Rhine. Read Also: Kingdom Under Fire II gameplay impressions: Burning bright ![]()
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