Schilling links to leaked ‘Copernicus’ art – ’38 isn’t dead yet’

May 24th, 2012 at 12:54 pm by under Nesi's Notes, On the Main Site

Curt Schilling has apparently confirmed the authenticity of leaked artwork from “Project Copernicus,” the game his company 38 Studios is developing with a $75 million loan guarantee from Rhode Island taxpayers.

“You guys deserve this” is the headline on a post put up Wednesday night on the fan site 38Watch.com by a user called AlynShir. “38 isn’t dead yet. …  Amalur is worth fighting for. Spread the fire.”

Schilling linked to AlynShir’s post on his Facebook and Twitter accounts just after noon on Thursday.

“In the screens, three races are revealed: the human-looking Almain, the dwarven Dverga, and the orcish Jottun,” Joystiq reported in an analysis of the images. “The game’s art style and lush color palette are on full display, opting for more of a stylized than realistic approach.”

After six years under wraps, this would be the second look at “Project Copernicus” the public has received within the last week. 38 Studios posted a YouTube video on Friday showing the game’s scenery. Its first game, “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning,” was released in February but wasn’t developed in Providence.

Governor Chafee will hold a press conference at 5:30 to offer an update on 38 Studios’ situation.

• Related: Schilling holds onto job as ESPN analyst amid 38 Studios woes (May 24)

(image: 38watch.com)

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  1. Two other 38 Studios subsidiaries also registered in Del., not RI | WPRI.com Blogs says:
    May 24, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    [...] Schilling links to leaked ‘Copernicus’ art – ’38 isn’t dead yet’ (May 24) [...]

  2. Gov, RI leaders tell Moody’s state will pay off 38 Studios bonds | WPRI.com Blogs says:
    May 24, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    [...] Schilling links to leaked ‘Copernicus’ art – ’38 isn’t dead yet’ (May 24) [...]

  3. Toupee Salesman says:
    May 24, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Hey Ted,

    Any chance we could get some insight on the governor’s hidden agenda and why he’s so adamant about shutting 38 Studios down? Seems to me that having a company in Providence that provides a huge amount of revenue to the area through the employees there would be a good thing.

    1. Ellaryn says:
      May 24, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Agreed. This really sounds like the governor has a hidden agenda in seeing 38 studios fail.