Jan Gaarni Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Yes, the time has come, and the exact date has been announced, for the game most of us here are looking forward to. WOOHOO!!!! Yes, the release date has been officially announced by LucasArts. I’ll have BoShek and Shug_Ninx post today to give you some more details on the date. Here is a copy of the press release: quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LUCASARTS CONFIRMS APRIL 15, 2003 RELEASE FOR STAR WARS TM GALAXIES TM: AN EMPIRE DIVIDED TM Star Wars Galaxies Internet Community Has Swelled to Nearly 400,000 Registered Members in Anticipation of Massively Multiplayer Online Game’s Release SAN RAFAEL, Calif. and SAN DIEGO -- December 20, 2002 -- LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC and Sony Online Entertainment Inc. today announced April 15, 2003 as the confirmed release date for the massively multiplayer online game Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. This highly awaited first installment, which combines Star WarsÒ, one of the world’s most popular brands, with the proven game development expertise of Sony Online Entertainment, is expected to revolutionize online gaming by broadening its appeal to a mass audience. So great is anticipation for Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, the game’s Internet community has presently grown to nearly 400,000 registered members on its official web site, http://www.starwarsgalaxies.com, since the site was launched in November, 2000. This represents one of the largest-ever fan communities amassed for any game prior to retail availability. “Through the launch of Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided this spring, which we liken to that of a blockbuster movie opening, LucasArts will deliver on its promise to transform online gaming into mainstream entertainment,” says Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. “We are extremely confident about the long term strength of the Star Wars Galaxies brand and its potential to redefine online gaming.” “As the leader in the exploding online gaming industry, we are applying our expertise in massively multiplayer online product development and technology to ensure the long term success for Star Wars Galaxies and give Star Wars fans the experience they are looking for,” says John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided for Windows PC will simultaneously immerse thousands of players into a persistent online recreation of the Star Wars universe, as portrayed in the classic Star Wars film trilogy. The series will feature dynamic adventures throughout the galaxy during the classic Star Wars timeframe. Game play will offer a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests. Beyond this April’s release of Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, LucasArts and Sony Online are planning to expand the gaming experience to encompass space combat and galactic exploration. Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided recently entered the second phase of beta testing and is nearly system and feature complete. The third phase of beta is expected to begin in early 2003. About LucasArts LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide. Based in San Rafael, Calif., as well as on the Internet at http://www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts is one of five companies in the Lucas group which include Lucasfilm Ltd., Lucas Digital Ltd. LLC, Lucas Licensing Ltd., and Lucas Online. Lucasfilm is one of the leading film and entertainment companies in the world. Lucasfilm’s businesses include George Lucas’ film and television production and distribution activities. Lucas Digital, which consists of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Skywalker Sound, provides visual effects and audio post-production services to the entertainment industry. Lucas Licensing is responsible for the merchandising of all Lucasfilm’s film and television properties. Lucas Online is a digital destination for entertainment, education, reference and e-commerce for Lucasfilm’s intellectual properties and business units. About Sony Online Entertainment Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), the online gaming division of Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment, is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming that creates, develops and provides online entertainment for the personal computer, console, wireless, and online markets. With more than 13 million registered users, SOE’s award-winning website, The Station ® (http://www.station.com) hosts a variety of entertaining games and player communities spanning numerous genres. In addition to blockbuster hits EverQuest ® and Jeopardy! Online, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games in development such as PlanetSide TM, Star Wars TM Galaxies TM, EverQuest ® II, and the world’s premier online-only console game for the PlayStation ® 2, EverQuest ® Online Adventures TM. # # # -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re still looking at potentially January for Beta 3, but we won’t know for sure for a couple weeks still. Happy Holidays Everyone! -Kevin O'Hara Community Relations Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swediot=) Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 i was just about to put that up its saad though how its all the way to april oh well ill just have to play on my nintendo till then :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thew Rydur Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Well at least we have a date now, even if it is really late. I guess this will give me time to get a new system at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zaius Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 yes, I am sooooooooo exited....to bad april 15 is jus 1 month and 10 days after my b-day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith 8 Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 uhmmmm you beat me to it Jan. are you just asleep and awake on the first sight of news? im glad we have a known release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrash Luran Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Well..... Im happy to get the release date, but..... April is PRETTY late..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luey Fubar Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 I need an MORPG to play untill then, and the rest either suck or I've played and got bored of. But I'm getting Azure Dreams (Hopefully) tommorow, so that should keep me occupied for about a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Gaarni Posted December 21, 2002 Author Share Posted December 21, 2002 are you just asleep and awake on the first sight of news? Actually, I was just about to go to bed when I noticed it over at the Station. One of the posters there put it up in the GAT and GSW boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luey Fubar Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Sim Fubar's going to be the last one to hear about this. But I guess that's what he gets for sleeping untill 6.00 Pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith 8 Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 well.. i emidiatly changed my vatar and title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 tax day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascari Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Yeah! Thats giving me plenty of time to buy myselve that nice 17 inch lcd. (650 euros!) and a good new pc (estimate of 800 euro's) Hurray! Now to remember to save up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luey Fubar Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Yeah, it's going to be pricey, for the game and then the subscription. This is going to put a dent in my cash. Oh wait, I'm just about skint as it is, but that's with all the X-mas shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Sinn Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Oh for godssake, April 15th?? How did we go from mid to late Feb. to April 15th?? My new system will be obssolete by then!! (lol, j/k, please don't post a response to that...) Well, we have a date anyway.. Tks for the info Jan JS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swediot=) Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Originally posted by Ascari Yeah! Thats giving me plenty of time to buy myselve that nice 17 inch lcd. (650 euros!) and a good new pc (estimate of 800 euro's) Hurray! Now to remember to save up... WHAT A ****EN RIPP OFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascari Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Originally posted by swediot=) WHAT A ****EN RIPP OFF You can say **** my friend, im dutch Anyway, it's not a ripoff.. If you want a quality lcd with a low response time (response time differs between 50 ms and 16 ms) and high contrast and brightness, you have to go for quality screens which costs are a bit high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trahern Valley Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 So...just to make sure I've got this straight...originally, I was supposed to have the game by now. Then it gets pushed back to January. Then February. Now March is sitting in the corner, all alone and depressed and rejected, while April gets the big number. And when it comes to dates, I consider 15 a big number. On the other hand, if it had been April 1st, I would have had an urge to rip out the windpipe of a convenient scapegoat and shove it up...er...ah, um...heheh... Merry Christmas, everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-able Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 Thanks for the heads up It Is 5 days before my 25th Birthday Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Ackbar8 Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 the official release date is know april 15th 2003 says it on the site delayed even more but that could promise to be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thew Rydur Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Sorry to burst your bubble man, but everyone here knew that a while ago. There's a similar post a few posts down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDI_MASTA Posted January 1, 2003 Share Posted January 1, 2003 YAY *nothing better to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith 8 Posted January 1, 2003 Share Posted January 1, 2003 Well........... i merged the threads right together. they are now one.. in Jan Gaarni's thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Format-Slut Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 What about Australia, you get it in April! We will probably get it in June or July, so remember, think about the third worlds of this planet, spare a thought for Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Sinn Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Wow, things must have gone to hell in a hurry if Austrailia qualifies as a 3rd world country these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDove Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Originally posted by Format-Slut What about Australia, you get it in April! We will probably get it in June or July, so remember, think about the third worlds of this planet, spare a thought for Australia pre order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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