Black Isle Studios is a video game development company founded in 1996, known for creating role-playing games (RPGs). It was a division of Interplay Entertainment and gained fame for its innovative storytelling and complex gameplay mechanics. The studio is best recognized for titles like Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, and Fallout 2. These games are celebrated for their rich narratives, character development, and immersive worlds, contributing significantly to the RPG genre and influencing many future games. Black Isle Studios was officially closed in 2003, but its legacy continues to impact the gaming industry.