Overview
Brian Fargo built the house that RPGs lived in. Interplay under his leadership published or developed Wasteland, The Bard’s Tale, Fallout, Baldur’s Gate, and Planescape: Torment—a catalogue representing the genre’s greatest achievements. When Interplay collapsed, he founded inXile to continue making the RPGs he loved.
Fast facts
- Born: 1963.
- Companies: Interplay (founder), inXile (founder).
- Known for: Wasteland, Fallout oversight.
- Crowdfunding: Kickstarter pioneer.
Interplay founding
| Year | Event |
|---|
| 1983 | Founded Interplay |
| 1985 | The Bard’s Tale |
| 1988 | Wasteland |
| 1997 | Fallout |
Publishing oversight
| Title | Significance |
|---|
| Baldur’s Gate | RPG revival |
| Planescape: Torment | Narrative peak |
| Fallout series | Post-apocalyptic RPG |
| Descent | FPS success |
Wasteland legacy
| Game | Year | Connection |
|---|
| Wasteland | 1988 | Original |
| Fallout | 1997 | Spiritual successor |
| Wasteland 2 | 2014 | Crowdfunded sequel |
| Wasteland 3 | 2020 | Continuation |
inXile Entertainment
| Founded | 2002 |
| Purpose | RPG continuation |
| Method | Crowdfunding embrace |
| Acquisition | Microsoft (2018) |
Kickstarter success
| Project | Raised |
|---|
| Wasteland 2 | $2.9 million |
| Torment: Tides of Numenera | $4.2 million |
Industry role
| Contribution | Impact |
|---|
| Genre preservation | RPGs survived |
| Talent nurturing | Studios emerged |
| Crowdfunding model | Industry changed |
See also