Acclaim Entertainment International has today announced that it will publish The Bard's Tale in Europe next year. The role-playing game, which is currently in development at InXile Entertainment, shares its name with a game released in the '80s but is described as an all-new game rather than a sequel.

　　"The game released in the 1980s, also called The Bard's Tale, is considered to be one of the great forefathers of the genre--a true classic with a fan base that has been eagerly awaiting a revival of the concept for almost two decades. We're very excited that Brian Fargo--one of the original title's main creative forces--with his exceptionally talented group, InXile Entertainment, will be delivering this anxiously awaited title, which, we believe, will deliver a compelling modern-day game that will not just please fans of the original but will generate a new and even wider fan base," said Larry Sparks, vice president of international marketing at Acclaim. "Offering a fusion of great new technologies, truly innovative storytelling, sophisticated humor, and wonderful characterization, The Bard's Tale will be a 'must-have' title when it is released next year. We look forward to what we hope will be the beginning of a strong relationship with InXile."

　　"I am very pleased to be working with Acclaim's International division on our first project at InXile, as I've worked well with them in the past," said Brian Fargo, founder and CEO of InXile Entertainment. "They will be an important partner for us in these territories because they have excellent marketing and distribution capabilities and a proven track record for delivering successful launches."

　　For more information on The Bard's Tale, which will be coming to the PC and multiple console platforms, check out our previous coverage of the game.