The team at Obsidian Entertainment (Fallout: New Vegas) recently announced it signed a deal with Red Eagle Games to develop a video game RPG based on Robert Jordan's epic fantasy novel series, The Wheel of Time [via IndustryGamers.com]. There's no confirmation whether it will be a traditional RPG or an MMORPG-influenced video game yet (the attributed article suggests the former), but the prominence of Jordan's Wheel of Time series is far-reaching and beloved among many MMO gamers, nonetheless. IndustryGamers quoted Obsidian's CEO and CCO:

"Obsidian Entertainment is thrilled with this opportunity to work with Red Eagle Games in developing games based upon The Wheel of Time series," said Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian Entertainment. "The Wheel of Time is a rich universe that lends itself to incredible gaming possibilities."

"The Wheel of Time is one of the greatest and well-received fantasy series of all time," said Chris Avellone, Chief Creative Officer of Obsidian Entertainment. "Games set in Robert Jordan's universe have the chance to deliver on the epic storylines and the complex characters that the series is known for—and this is one of Obsidian's strengths. It's a natural fit."

Jordan passed away in 2007, before he could finish writing the final volume in the Wheel of Time series. Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson was chosen by Jordan's widow to finish the series, which was written in three volumes (the last of which will be published in 2011). According to the same article at IndustryGamers, Red Eagle Games is planning to produce a Wheel of Time movie for Universal, and working with EA to distribute the upcoming game on PS3, PC and Xbox 360.