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