LUCASARTS AND BIOWARE
REVEAL 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 developed and published by BioWare and LucasArts, represents an innovative approach to interactive entertainment, featuring immersive storytelling, dynamic combat and intelligent companion characters.
In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players will explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players will befriend courageous companions who will fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players’ actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges using dynamic Star Wars combat.
"Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the most critically acclaimed Star Wars game in LucasArts history and a preeminent example of our company’s interactive storytelling heritage," said Darrell Rodriguez, President of LucasArts. "For a long time, we’ve long wanted to return to the franchise in a grand way, and we felt that the best setting for it was an online world that would allow millions of people to participate in the experience together. We knew that the developer capable of working with us to deliver an engrossing story with a fully-realized online world was BioWare."
"Traditionally, massively multiplayer online games have been about three basic gameplay pillars - combat, exploration and character progression," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder and General Manager/CEO of BioWare and General Manager/Vice President of Electronic Arts Inc., "In Star Wars: The Old Republic, we’re fusing BioWare’s heritage of critically-acclaimed storytelling with the amazing pedigree of Lucasfilm and LucasArts, and adding a brand-new fourth pillar to the equation – story. At the same time, we will still deliver all the fun features and activities that fans have come to expect in a AAA massively multiplayer online game. To top it all off, Star Wars: The Old Republic is set in a very exciting, dynamic period in the Star Wars universe."
Added Dr. Greg Zeschuk, Co-Founder and Vice President Development Operations, BioWare and Vice President, Electronic Arts Inc., "Star Wars: The Old Republic is set roughly 300 years after the events of Knights of the Old Republic, a timeframe that is completely unexplored in the lore. BioWare has been able to add to the Star Wars history in developing the game’s story and has created an overarching narrative that players can enjoy, regardless of their play style. Our goal is to offer players an emotionally rewarding experience that combines the traditional elements of MMO gameplay with innovations in story and character development."
Additional details on Star Wars: The Old Republic features, gameplay and release date will be announced at a later time. For more information about Star Wars: The Old Republic and to sign up for future product updates, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com.
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About LucasArts
LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™ series, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Original BioWare-created IPs include Jade Empire™ and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass Effect™. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy RPG, Dragon Age™: Origins. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world’s leading electronic entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © 2008 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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COMMENTS
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cant wait to play this game! |
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I never played an online game before, but i will be playing this one for sure, |
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O_O I cant w8 I cant w8 When is it coming out I been w8ting for this for a long time ^^ Sith all the way baby!!!!!Learn the ways of the Dark side of the force..... |
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zamorakthegreat
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I can't wait until this game comes out. It is definitely going to kick some serious b00ty! In the mean time, you can actually play the old version of SWG on this free server, until this game comes out. You can check it out at: swgemu.com...and yes that is the OLD version of Star Wars Galaxies (pre CU). |
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I cant wait for this to come out! I'm going to be a jedi knight again! |
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Finally a Star Wars MMO that hopefully will pick up where SWG died......I just hope all this hype will turn to fruition! |
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Man, I can't wait for this! The trailer is extremely awesome even without showing any real gameplay. I heard it was fully voiced and that is a first for an MMO, which is really cool. I've got a controller that I use for my computer, I'm hoping I'll be able to use it for this because that would be kick *****. |
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ok now i have a question where can i play this game on the internet i signed in and i was expecting to be put on the game but i cant find anything |
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Although I'm not entirely sure how to interpret Amazon's meaning, there is some form of information marking release of SW:TOR as: |
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its not out yet but some say 2010 if we are lucky |
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no it hasn't come out yet. |
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Cant wight to play a commando again i had a lvl 90 commando on swg i was fun and i played kotor 1 and 2 also and till it comes out i am playing wow i got a 80 prot tank .. >.< this better be a good game better then swg and wow lolz... |
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If U like Clones or the "clone wars" era you will like the series I'm starting its a sprite animation.Its Called "True Origins" And its first episode should be coming soon so please watch this trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsv8d3r1xZ0.html |
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Tiulk
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Just watched a youtube video for this game and i am looking forward to it. |
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Jatos
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I'm gonna give bounty hunter a try if the new classes aren't any cooler. =) |
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Seriously, do they have a release date for this game? I am getting so impatient. |
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Going to give up my 5 years with world of warcraft for this :) |
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CANT WAIT! :p but atm AION is rocking my world! Stuff WoW |
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Out of every starwars game i have played this one looks the coolest |
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man bioware makes the best story lines but sucky controls for the game |
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cant wait i've played all the starwars games but ths one looks the coolest |
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im in love star wars i have the old republic 1 and 2 this will be the best mmo ever |
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so when is the beta comming out can't wait to play/test the game |
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I'm going to a be sith in the game. It's unfair that the "light side" always wins. Where is the dark side picture in this. But finally they built a game where the sith are going to take over. Now I know that in Kotor you can become Revan but think of this, TOR is going to be different, people everywhere, run into fights everywhere, I wonder if you can be a Jedi and then become a Sith! HEH HEH HEH! |
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Is anybody gonna play this game who's over the age of like, 10? No offense to people who actually have some Star Wars history. |
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Elornd
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damm the game isnt comming out for mac at the moment i asked one of the developers. |
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I am 8 and i have played every starwars knights of the old republic game |
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IM HELLA STOKED I JUST CANT WAIT I WILL STAY ON THE COMPUTER ALL YEAR IF I HAVE TO! |
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Will it be out 4 mac!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? |
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same thing here dude |
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This game is going to be the *****. Can't wait! |
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And i just whant to be able to rule the galaxy. |
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does any body know a bh guild |
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it is comin out in november,2009 or january,1st,2010 thats for pc and mac |
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you can look at amazon.com or play.com |
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how do you know that its comming then |
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the release date is going to be in november or january 1st |
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I want this to come out so bad! I don't have an x-box, so I've never tried this type of game. I've seen people play old versions, and I went insane on graphics and decisions. I loved it. Too bad I have a PS2 and Wii...but this PC game is to be given a chance. I will convince my parents to download this, no matter if I have to use force choke to make them! lol |
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Soul_less
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of course its going to be pay monthly |
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dude my parents dont care whathe heck i download so goodluck |
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Perillo
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Stark Wars Kotor I and II you can get on PC. You can either purchase them or torrent them, I highly recommend both those games because they are REALLY good! XD |
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July 4, 2012 |
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Elornd
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Is any one hear an actual person who works at either bioware or lucasarts if so tell me if it will come out on mac |
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As yet nobody knows when it will be released on any platform. Patience. Or not. Impatience leads to the dark side. Trust me. I drive in Los Angeles. |
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This game will be LEGENDARY!!!!!! |
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when is this game comin out? will u be able 2 get on xbox 360? |
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does anyone know when the game or beta will be coming out |
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swg got old this game gona be way better i hope |
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Whens Beta supposed to come out? Ive been itching to play :P as is everyone reading this(or i would hope so). LucasArts + Bioware just gives us a date for the beta, I wouldnt mind if it was a year from now but I just wanna know. should i be checking the site everyday for beta opt-ins or what? |
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Elornd
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Ya i play wow as well and i am good at it but it gets very boring because of the lack of story but i sure hope it comes out on mac as well. |
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