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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Obsidian_Entertainment.svg|thumb|Obsidian_Entertainment]] [[file:Chris_Avellone.jpg|right|thumb|Chris_Avellone]] [[file:Feargus_Urkuhart_at_KRI_2013,_Russia,_Moscow.jpg|right|thumb|Feargus_Urkuhart_at_KRI_2013,_Russia,_Moscow]] '''Obsidian Entertainment''' is an American video game developer founded in 2003 and based in Irvine, California. The company was established by [[Feargus Urquhart]], [[Chris Avellone]], [[Chris Parker]], [[Darren Monahan]], and [[Chris Jones]], all of whom were former employees of [[Black Isle Studios]]. Obsidian is known for developing role-playing games (RPGs) and has created several critically acclaimed titles.<br />
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==History==<br />
Obsidian Entertainment was founded after the closure of [[Black Isle Studios]], a division of [[Interplay Entertainment]]. The founders sought to continue their work in the RPG genre and quickly established a reputation for creating deep, narrative-driven games.<br />
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==Notable Games==<br />
===Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords===<br />
Released in 2004, this game is a sequel to [[BioWare]]'s ''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''. It was praised for its complex story and character development.<br />
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===Neverwinter Nights 2===<br />
Released in 2006, this game is a sequel to [[BioWare]]'s ''[[Neverwinter Nights]]''. It featured an extensive single-player campaign and robust multiplayer options.<br />
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===Fallout: New Vegas===<br />
Released in 2010, this game is set in the [[Fallout (series)|Fallout]] universe. It was highly praised for its open-world design, storytelling, and player choice.<br />
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===Pillars of Eternity===<br />
Released in 2015, this game was funded through a successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign. It is a spiritual successor to the ''[[Baldur's Gate]]'' and ''[[Icewind Dale]]'' series.<br />
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===The Outer Worlds===<br />
Released in 2019, this game is a first-person RPG set in a dystopian future. It received positive reviews for its writing, humor, and player agency.<br />
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==Development Philosophy==<br />
Obsidian Entertainment is known for its focus on narrative depth and player choice. The company often collaborates with other developers and publishers, such as [[Bethesda Softworks]], [[Square Enix]], and [[Paradox Interactive]].<br />
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==Acquisition by Microsoft==<br />
In 2018, Obsidian Entertainment was acquired by [[Microsoft]] and became part of [[Xbox Game Studios]]. This acquisition has allowed the company to expand its resources and development capabilities.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Black Isle Studios]]<br />
* [[BioWare]]<br />
* [[Fallout (series)]]<br />
* [[Pillars of Eternity]]<br />
* [[The Outer Worlds]]<br />
* [[Xbox Game Studios]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Official website|https://www.obsidian.net}}<br />
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