The Bard’s Tale Gets Gamepad Support on iOS, The Bard’s Tale III Now Included

inXile Entertainment fired over a press release this afternoon announcing the good news that the iOS version of 2004’s The Bard’s Tale now supports the 60beat GamePad, and that The Bard’s Tale III is now included with any and all purchases on iTunes.  In short, for the paltry price of $2.99 you’re getting four games for your iDevice:

inXile updates Bard’s Tale iOS adding 60beat® GamePad support and the classic Bard’s Tale 3 to complete the trilogy
 
Newport Beach, CA – May 28, 2012 – InXile Entertainment today confirmed The Bard’s Tale iOS has received a free update that includes both the original PC versions of Bard’s Tale 1, 2, and now 3. The original Bard’s Tale series was a #1 hit and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for both Gamespy and Computer Gaming World. In addition, Bard’s Tale 3 has just recently been entered into the Smithsonian for its Art of Video Games exhibit.

The modern day version of the game was released to critical success in late 2004 and was recently released for iOS where it became the #1 RPG in 63 countries with an average customer rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Now iOS players can opt for the original console experience with the 60beat GamePad controller. In addition, the updated game will be available for two weeks at a sales price of $2.99.

“The addition of Bard’s Tale 3 completes the classic trilogy and wraps all the Bard’s Tale games into one nice package for fans on iOS,” said Brian Fargo, of inXile Entertainment. “It has been great to give older gamers a chance to replay the original trilogy and introduce these classics to new gamers as well, thanks to the iOS platform.”

The link for the Bard’s Tale:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-bards-tale/id480375355?mt=8

About inXile Entertainment:
Founded by long-time industry veteran @BrianFargo in 2002, inXile Entertainment develops interactive entertainment software for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. The most current project under development is Wasteland 2 which was recently financed by its fans via @Kickstarter. For more information about inXile Entertainment visit: www.inxile-entertainment.com.

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