tk102 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 LucasArts and BioWare Reveal Star Wars: the Old Republic SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 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 triple-A 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 http://www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Man_2423 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Was it imperative we knew what stock they were listed under? As a matter of fact, I'm certain it was imperative for the EA/LA publicists to include that. ~tk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Yuthura Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 This is not KOTOR III, but it is essentially the death of those great franchises. They say they wouldn't forget KOTOR... they were right. They went back and tainted it. I will NOT bother with this pathetic fake of a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Man_2423 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 This is not KOTOR III, but it is essentially the death of those great franchises. They say they wouldn't forget KOTOR... they were right. They went back and tainted it. I will NOT bother with this pathetic fake of a great game. Not even out yet, and some of us are rushing to quick judgment. Hell, not even any gameplay videos yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urluckyday Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yeah, not 100% sure what you mean Darth...I think that you need to get some vids out and previews to judge. Now, if you didn't like the MMO genre, you can say that (I'd be with you on it too), but I don't know how it taints KOTOR (especially if we don't even know!). P.S. DA Man...you're my new best friend...GO VIKINGS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Yuthura Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well the only way I'll have ANY interest in this is if they move the timeline from 300 years to 5-20 after the original game. Anything beyond that detracts from the first two games. Gameplay is irrelevant to me if the story only remotely touches TSL and can't be regarded as KOTOR, but takes place of its third installment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Man_2423 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Why does the storyline HAVE to be about the KotORs? They can't do something else for awhile then come back later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReplicatorJade Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Why come back later? Why not finish what they started? I'd be like Lucas stopping in the middle of the films and decide to do something else. They should have done a Kotor 3, and then came to this. There were too many unanswered questions in the last game. Alot didn't make complete sense. They basically have dropped the project. And if they do end up doing it later, they will lose the interests of a lot of their pervious fans and will only attract new fans, who will feel distant from the game for not being there in the beginning. Its like a generation skipping to me if they do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Man_2423 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 They should have done a Kotor 3, and then came to this. There were too many unanswered questions in the last game. Alot didn't make complete sense. The only question anyone cared about was what happened to Revan. It's not like there are thousands of missing answers that makes the whole series confusing as hell. They basically have dropped the project. And if they do end up doing it later, they will lose the interests of a lot of their pervious fans and will only attract new fans, who will feel distant from the game for not being there in the beginning. Its like a generation skipping to me if they do this. I highly doubt if they make a K3 later, fans who wanted one now are gonna say, "Oh, well I'm not gonna buy that, 'cause you didn't do it earlier!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReplicatorJade Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 The only question anyone cared about was what happened to Revan. It's not like there are thousands of missing answers that makes the whole series confusing as hell. I highly doubt if they make a K3 later, fans who wanted one now are gonna say, "Oh, well I'm not gonna buy that, 'cause you didn't do it earlier!" Yeah, well have you heard of people losing interest in things and becoming interested in others. I'm not the star wars I use to be when I was 12. I'm starting to lose interest completely in Star Wars since latey any of the new productions like the prequels, the clone wars movie/series and force unleashed aren't really that good. With how things are deveolping with Star Wars and LucasProductions, I doubt I would buy a kotor 3 even if it did come out. How many people weren't 100% impressed with kotor 2. It was good, but nothing compared to the first. Lets face it, Star Wars is going down the dark path... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 hmmm, I absolutely love KotOR, but absolutely hate MMOs...what to make of this? If there are no monthly fees and quests/storylines I can play solo then I might consider it, otherwise forget it...no amount of me loving SW or KotOR will make me look past that...didn't work for galaxies either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Man_2423 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well that's too bad. I'm gonna enjoy this game for all the money I put into it, and I'll have no regrets. Unless the game sucks of course, but it's too early to judge that, but some of you seem to be doing that anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urluckyday Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I have the same mentality as neg sun...I don't know why they have to have such high fees...I understand they have to keep the servers running, but you know what $10-15 a month is outrageous...idc how fun any mmo is...I can't condone it...if it was lowered to about $0-7 a month or so, I MAY consider it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Man_2423 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 There are other things than just keeping servers running. They're not cheap either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urluckyday Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yeah, well have you heard of people losing interest in things and becoming interested in others. I'm not the star wars I use to be when I was 12. I'm starting to lose interest completely in Star Wars since latey any of the new productions like the prequels, the clone wars movie/series and force unleashed aren't really that good. With how things are deveolping with Star Wars and LucasProductions, I doubt I would buy a kotor 3 even if it did come out. How many people weren't 100% impressed with kotor 2. It was good, but nothing compared to the first. Lets face it, Star Wars is going down the dark path... Perhaps you just expect too much...perhaps you're expecting to look at Star Wars like you are a 12 year old, but you're not. I mean, I've learned to evolve with Star Wars as it has evolved over the years. Sure, Lucasarts has ****** me off with some crappy Star Wars games before, but in all honesty, even though I didn't like KOTOR 2, it definitely didn't signal the end of good Star Wars games...and games like Galaxies were more due to bad decision making from Sony than Lucasarts... ~snipped bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReplicatorJade Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Perhaps you just expect too much...perhaps you're expecting to look at Star Wars like you are a 12 year old, but you're not. I mean, I've learned to evolve with Star Wars as it has evolved over the years. Sure, Lucasarts has me off with some crappy Star Wars games before, but in all honesty, even though I didn't like KOTOR 2, it definitely didn't signal the end of good Star Wars games...and games like Galaxies were more due to bad decision making from Sony than Lucasarts... ~snipped. Yeah, but its not just because of Kotor 2. I really don't enjoy alot of the star wars games. And thats just me. If you all enjoy those games and this new one, then thats great. But I really don't get into online games and the fact of the monthy fees. I don't think I want to use my money for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Man_2423 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well, your money is your business. You can do whatever you want with it, but I believe my money will be well-placed in this game. (Pending further review, however, once more details are announced) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HdVaderII Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I just have one thing to say. People have been awaiting and expecting a KOTOR 3, and this is not it. This is not a continuation of the KOTOR series, and should not be veiwed as one, so for people who are dissapointed, don't be, and shift out of the sequel-to-kotor mindset, and settle in and wait to see if this newest idea will be a good game or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Folks, I understand some of you are going to feel betrayed that SWTOR is not K3. I sympathize with that feeling completely, because I love and adore K1 and TSL. I further sympathize with those who don't want to fork out money every month for an MMO. However, please don't give other members a hard time if they do or don't like the MMO play style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReplicatorJade Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Yeah, Jae Onasi, is right. Please anyone who have ready my posts on this site as not personal. I only mean to express how I feel towards the Star Wars Universe and its creators. I just find it frustrating that hearing all the Bioware saying it was a Kotor project and to find its not... I think those Internet games are cool, I just happen to not be into MMO's. So, those who are excited and thrilled about this new game, I think that's great. I hope you all enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev7 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 hmmm, I absolutely love KotOR, but absolutely hate MMOs...what to make of this? If there are no monthly fees and quests/storylines I can play solo then I might consider it, otherwise forget it...no amount of me loving SW or KotOR will make me look past that...didn't work for galaxies either. QFT I really don't know what to think about this one. I don't really thinkt aht it is a great move on their part, but what can I do about it? Nothing really. If it is free, I will play it. If you pay, no way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight 12167 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Please tell me this is not going to be a version og galaxies a coupl of tousand years before. If you have to pay and the storyline is crap this would be pathetic I hope it is going to be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommycat Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Strangely enough, I understand where the aversion to paying a monthly fee comes from. I mean you don't pay for cable TV on a monthly basis, because the regular TV stations are enjoyable. I mean why would you pay for something on a monthly basis. Why would people pay a monthly fee for satellite radio? sorry, I just find that argument very old and annoying. Many people already pay monthly fees to get entertainment. Generally far greater fees than 10 to 15 a month. How much do people pay for internet? While the internet is useful, most people use it for entertainment. Before MMO's I spent more time at bars. 40-50 minimum a night at a bar. Why do we pay for video rental instead of buying the DVD? How much do you spend a month on entertainment altogether? Now, we have removed the monthly fee from the argument, lets focus on the other arguments. Gameplay: Haven't seen it, so we have no basis. Graphics: We've only seen a few screenshots of early alpha, so it's still too early to tell. Story: We only have a basic outline, but we haven't had much info at all about that. content: all we know is that they say it will have more content than all of Bioware's games combined. What other arguments are there against it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderWiggin Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm kind of glad SWTOR seems to be unrelated to the KOTOR franchise. Gives them the opportunity to come back if they want to, and 300 years separates it enough for me personally so that I can think of it as another game entirely. I'll wait and see - especially for the price _EW_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinku Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Ya (what you said) having the TOR game 300 years after the KOTOR series leaves enough room for them to make a it (at least I hope) completely different. Who knows maybe some of the updates that they will come out with will make the game have connections to the KOROR games (hopefully not). I am just waiting to see if this MMO comes out for Mac... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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