The working title of Bioware/Interplay's new RPG is "Iron Throne". It centers on a conflict of interest around the area of Baldur's Gate in the TSR Forgotten Realms game world.

The game is from a top down perspective and the combat will be real-time, but with slight pauses in the action to signify turns, much like in Eye of the Beholder. You will be able to have up to eight party members, each programmable using scripts during combat. It will be a huge gameworld, spanning at least 5 CDs, but not randomly generated like Daggerfall. There will be something to do in just about every part of the game world. Characters will have their own personalities (one example is refusing to leave a tavern which was accompanied by the discovery of fine ale). There will be 24 potential characters to add to your party and cameo appearances by famous FR folk.

Release Date - 4th Quarter/97

There is a preview of the game on the 2-12-97 NEXT Generation Online.
There is a preview and an interview with the designers on Online Gaming Review.

from OGR and NGO