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www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php maybe (a) or (the SW) MMO, maybe not, we shall see.

LucasArts' and BioWare's long-awaited, much-discussed joint development project -- widely speculated to be an MMO set in the Star Wars universe circa BioWare's own Knights of the Old Republic -- will be revealed to the press October 21, according to an invitation sent out to media outlets including Gamasutra.

It is likely that the official announcement will come shortly after the October 21 press reveal held at LucasArts' San Francisco offices; events of this nature are frequently subject to a media embargo.

The postcard, which proclaims "The wait is over" and promises "the official unveiling of the game that's been rumored about for years," makes no explicit reference to Star Wars. It is branded with the LucasArts and BioWare logos and depicts floating robots and hooded figures in futuristic interior locations reminiscent of the sci-fi franchise.

The alleged existence of a KOTOR-themed MMO is considered one of the industry's worst-kept secrets, with BioWare parent Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello essentially confirming the title's existence.

Riccitiello called the BioWare/LucasArts effort "quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stop, for the industry," before acknowledging it as a KOTOR MMO.

Development of the joint project is being handled at BioWare's Austin studio, created specifically for MMO development.

The best part of this is that there is no way in hell that SOE will be involved in this in any way.

Now granted EA doesn't exactly have the best reputation these days, but it's lightyears ahead of the incompetent and dishonest organization that Smed runs.

Originally posted by precuorbust

The best part of this is that there is no way in hell that SOE will be involved in this in any way.

Now granted EA doesn't exactly have the best reputation these days, but it's lightyears ahead of the incompetent and dishonest organization that Smed runs.

lol well BioWare hasn't really done much for their reputation within their own current communities, we shall see if they can redeem themselves within their new game's community.

It's about freakin time!  I guess they were just waiting until after Force Unleashed came out so not to steal its thunder.  Looking forward to it.

Originally posted by tillamook

www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php maybe (a) or (the SW) MMO, maybe not, we shall see.

 

LucasArts' and BioWare's long-awaited, much-discussed joint development project -- widely speculated to be an MMO set in the Star Wars universe circa BioWare's own Knights of the Old Republic -- will be revealed to the press October 21, according to an invitation sent out to media outlets including Gamasutra.

It is likely that the official announcement will come shortly after the October 21 press reveal held at LucasArts' San Francisco offices; events of this nature are frequently subject to a media embargo.

The postcard, which proclaims "The wait is over" and promises "the official unveiling of the game that's been rumored about for years," makes no explicit reference to Star Wars. It is branded with the LucasArts and BioWare logos and depicts floating robots and hooded figures in futuristic interior locations reminiscent of the sci-fi franchise.

The alleged existence of a KOTOR-themed MMO is considered one of the industry's worst-kept secrets, with BioWare parent Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello essentially confirming the title's existence.

Riccitiello called the BioWare/LucasArts effort "quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stop, for the industry," before acknowledging it as a KOTOR MMO.

Development of the joint project is being handled at BioWare's Austin studio, created specifically for MMO development.

I wonder what you mean by maybe SW MMO maybe not, when it has been confirmed by EA's CEO that it is.

Nice, can't wait!

I'm just sad I'm not part of the team that's working on this title :| ...would be something!

P.S: OP, thanks for the info.

Originally posted by aristoculous

Originally posted by tillamook

www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php maybe (a) or (the SW) MMO, maybe not, we shall see.

 

LucasArts' and BioWare's long-awaited, much-discussed joint development project -- widely speculated to be an MMO set in the Star Wars universe circa BioWare's own Knights of the Old Republic -- will be revealed to the press October 21, according to an invitation sent out to media outlets including Gamasutra.

It is likely that the official announcement will come shortly after the October 21 press reveal held at LucasArts' San Francisco offices; events of this nature are frequently subject to a media embargo.

The postcard, which proclaims "The wait is over" and promises "the official unveiling of the game that's been rumored about for years," makes no explicit reference to Star Wars. It is branded with the LucasArts and BioWare logos and depicts floating robots and hooded figures in futuristic interior locations reminiscent of the sci-fi franchise.

The alleged existence of a KOTOR-themed MMO is considered one of the industry's worst-kept secrets, with BioWare parent Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello essentially confirming the title's existence.

Riccitiello called the BioWare/LucasArts effort "quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stop, for the industry," before acknowledging it as a KOTOR MMO.

Development of the joint project is being handled at BioWare's Austin studio, created specifically for MMO development.

 

I wonder what you mean by maybe SW MMO maybe not, when it has been confirmed by EA's CEO that it is.

well it's a 99% chance that it is what we think it is, but I just threw that in there to curve any disappointment and doubter backlash if isn't.

Originally posted by tillamook
lol well BioWare hasn't really done much for their reputation within their own current communities, we shall see if they can redeem themselves within their new game's community.

What exactly has Bioware done to anger anyone lately? Thier last big project was Mass Effect which, although I personally didn't care for it, was a good solid game with an amazing story and good gameplay.

Originally posted by precuorbust
The best part of this is that there is no way in hell that SOE will be involved in this in any way.

Now granted EA doesn't exactly have the best reputation these days, but it's lightyears ahead of the incompetent and dishonest organization that Smed runs.

Yes and Lucas Arts is stil involved. All they need to do is keep their recent force on steroids, OMGAWD i re jedia, lets appeal to a younger hip audience marketing atttitude out of it.