tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82434510397093520042012-01-04T07:21:37.010+01:00Star Wars - The Old RepublicThe new Star Wars MMORPG, by BiowareDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.comBlogger801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-30006822783188141662009-02-03T20:32:00.000+01:002009-02-03T20:33:21.805+01:00The making of Tython (video)Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-52593906592402991852009-01-23T20:15:00.017+01:002009-01-23T20:15:27.085+01:00wp_20090123_hallway_temple_1680x1050 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :A Sith explores one of the many tombs on Korriban. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32207318... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-2407483369714444362009-01-23T20:15:00.015+01:002009-01-23T20:15:25.939+01:00wp_20090123_Jedi_Leaving_1680x1050 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The Jedi reluctantly embark to Tython after the Republic signed the Treaty of Coruscant. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32207317... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-36682144164187001552009-01-23T20:15:00.013+01:002009-01-23T20:15:25.294+01:00wp_20090123_sith_tombs_1680x1050 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :An ancient Sith imprisonment chamber holding a long-forgotten captive. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32207317... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-82715789225790997422009-01-23T20:15:00.011+01:002009-01-23T20:15:24.444+01:00wp_20090123_tython_forest_1680x1050 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :A Jedi makes his way through a variety of flora and fauna in the Tython forests. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32207317... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-38431404367143771632009-01-23T20:15:00.009+01:002009-01-23T20:15:22.055+01:00SS_20090123_prepared_to_defend_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :On Korriban, you must be prepared to defend yourself at all times. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32198801... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-73796306140218008032009-01-23T20:15:00.007+01:002009-01-23T20:15:21.234+01:00SS_20090123_jedi_acklay_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :An Acklay’s seemingly impenetrable pincers are no match for a Jedi. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32207316... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-40434417914368243302009-01-23T20:15:00.005+01:002009-01-23T20:15:20.508+01:00SS_20090123_confrontation_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Not far from the Jedi enclave on Tython, a traitor is confronted. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32198800... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-29659241220648200572009-01-23T20:15:00.003+01:002009-01-23T20:15:19.738+01:00SS_20090123_avoidance_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :It takes skill to avoid detection by the Jedi. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32207316... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-20850560446094571392009-01-23T20:15:00.001+01:002009-01-23T20:15:18.896+01:00SS_20090123_harsh_elements_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Face wraps and deflective armor provide protection from the harsh elements of Korriban. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/32207316... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-22057507617099145862009-01-12T23:18:00.011+01:002009-01-12T23:18:08.425+01:00CA_20090109_kitonak_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Kitonaks folded skin protect them from the harsh elements of their homeworld. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31910243... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-75334373866177757782009-01-12T23:18:00.009+01:002009-01-12T23:18:07.547+01:00CA_20090109_neimoidian_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Color variations of the Neimoidians, this species is eager to gain wealth but cowardly in the face of combat. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31910243... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-5189459185897461502009-01-12T23:18:00.007+01:002009-01-12T23:18:05.645+01:00CA_20090109_bith_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Head and hand study of the Bith, an intellectual species with unparalleled fine motor skills. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31910243... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-53655659744049987652009-01-12T23:18:00.005+01:002009-01-12T23:18:04.837+01:00CA_20090109_rakata_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :A color study of the Rakata, a species who once dominated the galaxy. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31918718... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-56965450350326760302009-01-12T23:18:00.003+01:002009-01-12T23:18:04.163+01:00CA_20090109_gamorrean_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Head studies of the Gamorreans who admire strength and brutality. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31910242... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-7740553496243766532009-01-12T23:18:00.001+01:002009-01-12T23:18:03.322+01:00CA_20090109_nautolan_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The head of the amphibious Nautolan from various angles. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31918717... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-48636854748496754012009-01-11T22:16:00.001+01:002009-01-11T22:16:41.946+01:00Concept-arts: landscapes> D'autres concept-arts de Star Wars The Old Republic sur Massively ou sur le site officiel SW:TORDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-70391860454334851192009-01-04T21:59:00.039+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.473+01:00CA_20081226_Wraid_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :With razor-sharp claws and swift movements, the Wraid can be a deadly threat to those traveling through Tython. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31397194... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-10691015177419794702009-01-04T21:59:00.037+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.473+01:00CA_20081226_KorribanTraining_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Training on Korriban is fiercely competitive and more than one acolyte has died at the hands of his peers. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31397194... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-14852007063884347242009-01-04T21:59:00.035+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.474+01:00CA_20081226_RepublicGenerator_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :An immense piece of machinery, this generator supplies power to the Republic wherever needed. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388899... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-60158043185762683562009-01-04T21:59:00.033+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.475+01:00CA_20081226_JediLightsaber_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The crafting of one’s lightsaber marks the passage from Padawan to Jedi. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388899... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-85146378095677253852009-01-04T21:59:00.031+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.475+01:00CA_20081226_HoloProjector_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Using a holoprojector, a Sith Master commands his apprentice at the Sith Academy. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388899... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-4487174397961411162009-01-04T21:59:00.029+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.476+01:00CA_20081226_SensorArray_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The Imperial sensor array is used to intercept communications for the protection of the Empire. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388899... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-42556472106315019522009-01-04T21:59:00.027+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.476+01:00CA_20081226_SithBlasters_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Sith blaster rifles pack more punch than a regular pistol and have many variants. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388898... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-69412298820455469002009-01-04T21:59:00.025+01:002009-01-11T22:29:21.477+01:00CA_20081226_TroopTransport_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :To transport a large platoon of soldiers to the front lines of an attack, the Republic makes use of this all-terrain vehicle. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388898... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-62754229273928163512009-01-04T21:59:00.023+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.158+01:00SS_20081226_JediTemple_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The Jedi Temple, where young Padawans receive their training and the Jedi Council reside. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31397192... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-58975898273981289272009-01-04T21:59:00.021+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.159+01:00SS_20081226_DroidFiring_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :An assassin droid firing at an intruder. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388897... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-1201768183254618272009-01-04T21:59:00.019+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.159+01:00SS_20081226_Droids_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Droids sometimes play a larger role in the outcome of events than one might think. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388897... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-32547365754225352532009-01-04T21:59:00.017+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.160+01:00SS_20081226_SithAcademy_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The Sith Academy on Korriban. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388897... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-48050065346201694782009-01-04T21:59:00.015+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.160+01:00SS_20081226_TythonVillage_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :Local settlers have set up a small village on Tython. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31397191... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-76135348674757973422009-01-04T21:59:00.013+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.160+01:00SS_20081226_KorribanSands_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :On the sands of Korriban, various types of Sith equipment can be found. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388897... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-83270765061609136302009-01-04T21:59:00.011+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.161+01:00SS_20081226_MeetingRoom_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :A meeting room where the Jedi Council assemble to guide the Jedi Order. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31388896... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-89272404011375260322009-01-04T21:59:00.009+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.161+01:00SS_20081226_AttackPlans_1600x780 Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The Sith plan their next attack. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/31397190... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-30396336367643774462009-01-04T21:59:00.007+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.162+01:00SS_20081128_TythonEnclave_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :After the destruction of the Jedi temple on Coruscant many Jedi moved to the enclaves on Tython. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/30646441... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-20054140941934415292009-01-04T21:59:00.005+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.162+01:00SS_20081128_SithAcademy_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :The main hall of the Sith Academy, where Sith learn the secrets of the Dark Side. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/30646439... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-4301710044828745912009-01-04T21:59:00.003+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.163+01:00SS_20081128_KelDor_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :A Kel Dor cautiously surveys the room for potential threats. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/30646438... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-74391274596541602542009-01-04T21:59:00.001+01:002009-01-11T22:29:47.163+01:00SS_20081128_JediNexu_full Star Wars: The Old Republic a posté une photo :A Jedi leaps high to strike down a bloodthirsty Nexu. Published by Original source : http://www.flickr.com/photos/31042781@N03/30654829... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-69371174657872744962009-01-02T18:18:00.005+01:002009-01-02T18:18:37.556+01:00SWTOR's Art Director weighs in on the Old Republic's look - Massively The announcement of Star Wars: The Old Republic raised more questions than it answered, but we've slowly gotten a better sense of the game's shape over the last week. Ten Ton Hammer adds to this picture with their own coverage from the event, chatting with the game's Art Director Jeff Dobson about how the SWTOR look has shaped up. Dobson's talk, like much over the information Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-28090534884868068892009-01-02T18:18:00.003+01:002009-01-02T18:18:34.833+01:00Everything we know about Star Wars: The Old Republic - Massivelys Saved By: Stéfan | View Details | Give ThanksTags: swtor Published by Original source : http://www.massively.com/2008/10/27/everything-we-... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-61843928948932910162009-01-02T18:18:00.001+01:002009-01-02T18:18:34.049+01:00The full Old Republic announcement event in video format - Massively "The Videogaming247 site has a fantastic piece of footage up for your viewing enjoyment today: the full Star Wars: The Old Republic announcement event. Check it out to watch BioWare's Ray and Greg introduce SWTOR to the audience of press people at the LucasArts campus. To be honest if you've been following our coverage here on Massively you've already seen most of this in our Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-65427058199416899322008-10-30T03:57:00.003+01:002008-10-30T03:57:01.281+01:00SWTOR's Art Director weighs in on the Old Republic's look - Massively The announcement of Star Wars: The Old Republic raised more questions than it answered, but we've slowly gotten a better sense of the game's shape over the last week. Ten Ton Hammer adds to this picture with their own coverage from the event, chatting with the game's Art Director Jeff Dobson about how the SWTOR look has shaped up. Dobson's talk, like much over the information Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-35314759636024417272008-10-30T03:57:00.001+01:002008-10-30T03:57:00.486+01:00Everything we know about Star Wars: The Old Republic - Massivelys Saved By: Stéfan | View Details | Give ThanksTags: swtor Published by Original source : http://www.massively.com/2008/10/27/everything-we-... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-61978701558441025242008-10-30T03:56:00.003+01:002008-10-30T03:56:59.838+01:00The full Old Republic announcement event in video format - Massively "The Videogaming247 site has a fantastic piece of footage up for your viewing enjoyment today: the full Star Wars: The Old Republic announcement event. Check it out to watch BioWare's Ray and Greg introduce SWTOR to the audience of press people at the LucasArts campus. To be honest if you've been following our coverage here on Massively you've already seen most of this in our Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-59033696099036247952008-10-30T03:56:00.001+01:002008-10-30T03:56:58.860+01:00SOE responds to the announcement of Star Wars: The Old Republic - Massively "Last week's announcement of Star Wars: The Old Republic has a lot of players of a completely different game thinking out loud to themselves. Star Wars Galaxies, the much-troubled SOE title still very much in operation, has a tight-knit and passionate playerbase. They have lots of questions, and every right to understand what's coming down the pipe for them now that The Old Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-91530976917458158572008-10-27T23:47:00.001+01:002008-10-27T23:47:08.424+01:00Exclusive SWTOR Art Interview - Tweaking the Lightsabers | Ten Ton Hammer Lightsabers look REALLY big in the screenshots...We're actually still tweaking that. That said, we do want the weapons to feel just a little bit oversized. We're always trying to think about that "show off" factor. We definitely don't want to make them too small and miss out on that show-off factor.For those that are concerned about the screenshots, I think the lightsabers Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-29426224579974052512008-10-25T20:19:00.001+02:002008-10-25T20:19:03.125+02:00IGN: Command Prompt Podcast, Episode 22 US, October 22, 2008 - Yes, we're aware that we're a day late with the podcast this week. That's because the industry's worst kept secret was officially announced yesterday, and Steve had the scoop on it. A couple of weeks ago, he flew out to BioWare Austin to get the very first look at Star Wars: The Old Republic, and we kicked off three days of coverage on Tuesday. As you'd Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-51139513840906326712008-10-25T17:58:00.001+02:002008-10-25T17:58:56.712+02:00Gamespot video feature : Star Wars: The Old Republic RevealedAfter years of secrecy, LucasArts opens the book on its ambitious second MMORPG; BioWare's Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk explain why it's a bigger project than all their previous projects combined. Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-21458601435535898212008-10-23T21:00:00.003+02:002008-10-23T21:00:16.446+02:00The Old Republic Unveiled: Overview, space combat, and Star Wars Galaxies - Massively Saved By: Stéfan | View Details | Give ThanksTags: swtor Published by Original source : http://www.massively.com/2008/10/23/the-old-republ... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-29622623442524615992008-10-23T21:00:00.001+02:002008-10-23T21:00:10.641+02:00GameSpy: LucasArts Press Conference LucasArts and BioWare summon the press to announce ... what ?By GameSpy Staff | Oct. 21, 2008Saved By: Stéfan | View Details | Give ThanksTags: swtor Published by Original source : http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/bioware-mmo-project/92... Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-72882712229779476452008-10-23T20:50:00.002+02:002009-01-05T23:44:19.965+01:00Post-announcement articleMassively - Oct 23rd 2008 :The Old Republic Unveiled: Overview, space combat, and Star Wars GalaxiesQuote : "Massively and the Joystiq network had a man on the ground at Tuesday's unveiling of Star Wars: The Old Republic. We sorted the chaff from the wheat, and now we are prepared to offer up to you a series of post outlining everything there is to know about BioWare's newest game. To start with,Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-52153069264951538052008-10-22T00:01:00.001+02:002008-10-22T00:21:12.683+02:00Star Wars - The Old Republic : official press releaseLUCASARTS AND BIOWAREREVEAL STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC OCTOBER 21, SAN FRANCISCO – LucasArts and BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the development of Star Wars®: The Old Republic™, a story-driven massively multiplayer online PC game set in the timeframe of the Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™ franchise. Star Wars: The Old Republic, being Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-46966502826099522682008-10-20T20:49:00.003+02:002008-10-20T20:53:20.090+02:00Bioware launches swtor.bioware.comThe new Star Wars MMO should be officialy announced tomorrow by Bioware and LucasArts.The name of the game should be Star Wars - The Old Republic, as suggested by the address of the website recently opened by Bioware, swtor.bioware.com (which is currently a blank page, but should not remain long).Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-92068835343643152672008-10-07T18:51:00.000+02:002008-10-07T18:54:27.554+02:00"The wait is over" : LucasArts and Bioware to unveil mystery project October 21From a GameSpy article : KotOR MMO Announcement Soon?
GameSpy received an upcoming media invitation today from LucasArts and BioWare which is more than likely going to be the official unveiling of the long-rumored Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic-based MMORPG. Back in July, EA's CEO John Riccitiello confirmed that both companies were working on an MMO title based on the successful Knights Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-19896610473036797032008-10-03T18:39:00.001+02:002008-10-03T18:42:42.127+02:00Star Wars KOTOR MMO announced soon !From a CVG article :KOTOR MMO to be revealed soonFriday 3-Oct-2008 4:41 PMBioWare's online Star Wars game to be unveiled in a matter of weeksBioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic MMO game is set to be 'officially' unveiled later this month, CVG has learnt.The long-awaited online Star Wars - perhaps the games industry's worst kept secret - is being developed by BioWare Austin, which hasDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-4573985046884834182008-09-24T09:11:00.000+02:002008-09-24T09:16:52.787+02:00Bioware talks about MMO design and how endgame should be dealt withFrom a GameDeveloper article : "AGDC: BioWare's Schubert On Why The MMO Endgame Matters"
Damion Schubert, lead combat designer for BioWare Austin, argues that your endgame – what happens when MMO players have finished all the lower level quests and “made it” in the game universe – realizes the true potential of MMOs.
“People talk about massively multiplayer online games – whenever they gravitateDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-37201347804618713842008-09-21T15:49:00.003+02:002008-09-21T15:54:09.255+02:00IGN : "Top 10 Things We Want in a KOTOR MMO"From a IGN article :While it hasn't been officially announced yet, there's wide speculation that BioWare, the famed developer of many single-player role-playing games, is working on a massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic universe. EA CEO John Riccitello confirmed as much at E3, but there had been no shortage of whispers and rumors Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-54779095177803734922008-08-06T19:13:00.001+02:002008-08-06T19:14:45.209+02:00Investment analysis : "EA may climb to the top of the MMO game market"From a Seeking Alpha article :However, EA may climb to the top of the MMO game market with the acquisition of VG Holdings, the parent company of game developer BioWare and Pandemic Studios. Although no official press released has been made, BioWare is developing a MMO based in the Star Wars universe that is based on the Knights of the Old Republic video game series. A video game that has requiresDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-57604066871989673372008-08-05T19:34:00.002+02:002008-08-05T19:36:39.020+02:00LucasArts recruiting MMO tester(s)From Computerandvideogame.com :"LucasArts has advertised for a QA Online Tester working out of the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, which just confuses the heck out of us.John Riccitiello confirmed back in July that a KOTOR MMO was on the cards, but so far no official word from either LucasArts or BioWare has emerged.But BioWare - presumably the lead developer on the project - is Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-42109410506898257432008-07-31T19:11:00.003+02:002008-07-31T19:22:41.775+02:00How to deal with Jedi in the new Star Wars MMO ?Since the almost official confirmation of Bioware's MMO projet being a Star Wars Old Republic MMO, debates have started in various places about how the developers should deal with the Jedi issue. The way Jedi were implemented in Star Wars Galaxies brought a lot of problems. What can Bioware do to prevent playable Jedi from ruining the game experience ?Here are some articles about this :Jedi… the Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-66310941268154598962008-07-27T10:41:00.001+02:002008-07-27T10:42:22.001+02:00Blend Games : KOTOR online confirmedFrom a Blend Games article :You may remember that Lucas Arts and BioWare launched a co-branded website in October and announced they were making an "interactive entertainment product" together. Well, it turns out it's not just any interactive entertainment product - it's a massive multiplayer online game based on the Knights of the Old Republic single player RPG's.Electronic Arts CEO John Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-76179963150456885222008-07-27T10:37:00.000+02:002008-07-27T10:39:01.174+02:00EA confirms new Star Wars MMOElectronic Arts chief executive John Riccitiello :"We've got two of the most compelling MMOs in the industry in development," said Riccitiello. The first title, based on the Warhammer property, will launch soon. "And the one that people are dying for us to talk to them about -- in partnership with Lucas, coming out of BioWare, which is, I think, quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stopDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-7963215166940897002008-07-27T10:32:00.000+02:002008-07-27T10:34:47.204+02:00LucasFilm Files New Star Wars TrademarksFrom a Kotaku article :The house that Lucas built has filed for a handful of new trademarks, all Star Wars related, all potentially new names for the oft-rumored Knights of the Old Republic 3, the one that continues to pop up as a new BioWare developed MMO. LucasFilm recently filed trademark applications for Star Wars The Old Republic, The Old Republic, Star Wars Sagas and Star Wars Legends, all Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-89962802791729906022008-07-27T10:30:00.000+02:002008-07-27T10:32:18.880+02:00LucasFilms registers "Star Wars The Old Republic" markSourceDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-69053428591577296622008-06-20T18:40:00.002+02:002008-06-20T18:43:46.981+02:00Bioware Austin MMO slated for 2010 or 2011From a TVG articleEA has seemingly admitted involvement in BioWare's mystery MMO project (now strongly believed to be a KOTOR 3 MMO), which suggests that both LucasArts and EA will pool their efforts in publishing the highly anticipated MMO project from the Austin, Texas based developer.At a recent stock conference with investors, EA's CEO John Riccitello was referring to a list of 15 new Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-56027846812695636832008-06-10T13:20:00.005+02:002008-06-20T18:45:26.836+02:00Former LucasArts employee : KOTOR 3 will be a MMOFrom a Kotaku article :One former employee has told us not only how he was immediately sacked after six years of service, but how wide-ranging the layoffs appear to be, and the impact they'll supposedly have on many of Lucasart's upcoming projects. Some of them as-yet-unannounced. Projects like KOTOR 3, a Wii Star Wars title and the non-Lego Indiana Jones game.[...]Some of the titles they report Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-51182563367760153052008-06-07T00:38:00.001+02:002008-06-07T00:39:35.922+02:00Rumor over the rumor : KOTOR MMO cancelled ?From a Kotaku article :We've continued to receive e-mails throughout the day from folks who it seems are now formerly in the employ of Lucasarts, telling us this and that about the circumstances behind their departure from the company. But few are as revealing as one we were sent earlier this evening. One former employee has told us not only how he was immediately sacked after six years of Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-68291539492177485572008-05-20T20:12:00.002+02:002008-05-20T20:52:51.418+02:00"The best of breed of MMO features, and some impactful innovations"From a Gamasutra interview of Bioware CEO Ray Muzyka Talking to Gamasutra as part of a new feature on life at BioWare following its acquisition by Electronic Arts, founder and CEO Ray Muzyka has said its highly classified MMO project will bring as much polish and quality as Blizzard's WoW, but will innovate on a number of fronts.BioWare's Austin studio was founded in March of 2006, and since thatDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-58288944465586862652008-05-17T22:25:00.006+02:002008-10-21T15:01:04.716+02:00Background (from the KOTOR Online Wiki)Last update : 20th october 2008
Copied from the KotOR Oline Wiki
Although not officially announced yet, several reports lead us to believe that Star Wars: KotOR Online may be in development. If you've got anything new to report please join us and edit this page or hop over to the forums and post it there.
Facts BioWare and LucasArts issued a press release announcing the two are collaborating on Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-59436224511175612662008-05-17T22:05:00.002+02:002008-05-17T22:07:45.699+02:00We're going to have to wait and see...From a TVG interview of Adam Kahn, the Senior PR Manager at LucasArts :TVG: That LucasArts/BioWare project certainly sounds interesting. Can you tell us whether that's related to Star Wars at all?AK : Can't.TVG: And it's not related to the BioWare MMO project at all?AK : You're going to have to wait and see on that one.SourceDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-90162020276613646752008-05-08T14:55:00.001+02:002008-05-08T14:57:01.223+02:00Bioware wants to innovate in MMOs (Eurogamer.net - April 2008)From an Eurogamer.net article :Speaking to Eurogamer, Bioware chief Ray Muzyka has said that the EA studio intends to bring innovation to massively multiplayer gaming with its first MMO."We want to be innovators in the space," he said. "We're trying to bring some fresh stuff to the mix. We still have great reverence for a lot the great games, but we're also trying to add some new things."Details Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-39843290831740603812008-02-06T15:15:00.000+01:002008-05-08T15:17:25.786+02:00Surfer Girl : next Star Wars MMO not being developed by SOEFrom a Surfer Girl article :Next year's Star Wars MMO, not being developed by Sony Online Entertainment, will launch simultaneously for PC and consoles alongside the debut of the first Star Wars TV series in fall 2009 (or 2010 or whenever), of which the storylines of the game will tie into. Those Artistic Lucases already have a second online title planned that I've heard has nothing to do with Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-83468344105246836472007-11-01T14:09:00.000+01:002008-05-08T15:12:11.713+02:001up digs for evidence about Bioware MMO being about Star Wars KOTORFrom a 1up article :The LucasArts and BioWare announcement yesterday revealed the two companies haven't been forced to stop hanging out, despite revealed plans for the Canadian developer (alongside Pandemic Studios) to be acquired by Electronic Arts. As pointed out in the previous story, both Pandemic and BioWare indicated that folding into the EA empire didn't mean a disassembling of their Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-47898572094652545452007-10-30T14:06:00.000+01:002008-05-08T15:07:23.435+02:00Gamespy's analysis after the official announcementFrom a Gamespy article :At this point the rumors and speculation are clearly pointing to a Star Wars-based massively multiplayer online game. BioWare's impressive track record, its strong collaboration with LucasArts on the critically acclaimed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and the current state of Star Wars Galaxies make this a natural fit for both parties.When asked about how this Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-55692168932186409802007-10-30T14:03:00.000+01:002008-05-08T15:14:22.112+02:00Official announcement : LucasArts and Bioware working togetherOfficial press release :SAN FRANCISCO, CA and EDMONTON, CANADA — October 30, 2007 — LucasArts and BioWare today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create an interactive entertainment product. The product, details of which will be unveiled at a later date, will be developed and published by BioWare and LucasArts, and will push the boundaries of the gaming market by utilizing theDr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-27309572146617273672007-10-19T14:58:00.000+02:002008-05-08T15:01:56.504+02:00Anonymous source close from Bioware says the game will be about KOTORFrom a Primotech article :A source close to BioWare confirmed to us today that the studio’s upcoming untitled massively-multiplayer online RPG will be centered around the Star Wars universe, specifically that of Knights of the Old Republic, which the developer released in 2003. The game garnered critical acclaim and spawned a less-popular sequel, released by Obsidian two years later.The game is Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-25506066904475519092007-10-09T15:39:00.000+02:002008-05-08T15:42:46.065+02:00Job ads from Bioware website contain some cluesHaving a look at the job ads at Bioware Austin Studios website, for people to work on the MMORPG projetc, we can find some clues in both direction.Clues for a non Star Wars MMO, but rather a fantasy game : - Writer job ad : "Familiarity with the fantasy genre and role-playing games is a must."- Visual Effect Designer job ad : "Successful candidates will be able to research, conceptualize, and Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-76060577004897337312007-07-20T15:31:00.000+02:002008-05-08T15:33:56.704+02:00Some details about the project (but no clues about Star Wars) - EurogamerFrom an Eurogamer.net article :The key points that we're gonna do that no one's done before in an MMOG are bring story, character, and emotion to it. Decisions matter, [non-player characters] aren't just Pez dispensers, and you're not in a grind," Rich Vogel, co-studio director and "MMO veteran", told the magazine."You're really compelled to get on and play what's happening today, kind of like Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-67374730873264359732007-06-12T15:25:00.000+02:002008-05-08T15:30:17.966+02:00Some details about the technologies used for the game engineFrom a 1up article :For the MMO, Bioware will be employing a new type of technology called StreamBase, a type of "complex event processing" that has also caught the attention of U.S. intelligence agencies. StreamBase was developed through funding by In-Q-Tel, an investment firm that specifically supports technology that the CIA is interested in.The complex event processing will serve Bioware by Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-27831102858174276132006-03-13T15:26:00.000+01:002008-05-08T15:27:51.778+02:00Bioware announces Massively Multiplayer Online RPG projectFrom a press release from Bioware : BioWare Corp. Announces New ''BioWare Austin'' Studio Monday March 13, 8:01 am ET New Studio Recruiting for Massively Multiplayer Online RPG ProjectEDMONTON, Alberta—(BUSINESS WIRE)—March 13, 2006—Canadian videogame developer BioWare Corp. has announced the opening of a new studio, BioWare Austin, based in Austin, Texas. It is the second of BioWare's studios Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243451039709352004.post-59526145296181759552005-12-14T15:35:00.000+01:002008-05-08T15:37:47.891+02:00Star Wars Galaxies 2 to be developed in 2008 or 2009From a Hollywood Reporter article :"Not all games are set up around the buying and selling of items, which would make it very difficult to take a game like 'Star Wars Galaxies' and make that transition," [Nancy MacIntyre, senior director of "Star Wars Galaxies"] says. But, she adds, when "Star Wars Galaxies 2" is developed -- perhaps in 2008 or 2009 -- things will be different. "If we were Dr Chewbaccanoreply@blogger.com0