Star Wars Fans Get MMO, Vow to Never Leave Homes

Posted by Mister Hand (misterhand@filmschoolrejects.com) on October 23, 2008

Star Wars: The Old Republic

After months of speculation, Bioware and Lucasarts have announced that a new Star Wars MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) is, indeed, in the works. Entitled Star Wars: The Old Republic, the game will be set in the period long prior to the events of Episode I, and will be continuous with the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic universe.

Anyone who might be gun shy about a Star Wars MMO after playing Star Wars: Galaxies can take heart that this is being helmed by Bioware, the makers of the aforementioned Knights of the Old Republic, as well as acclaimed games Baldur’s Gate, Jade Empire, and Mass Effect.

The game will give you the option to join the ranks of the Jedi or ally yourself with the evil Sith Lords. Being a gamer, and having spent some time with Bioware products, I can say that I am officially stoked for this. In fact, I think it has the potential to be the single greatest piece of Star Wars media to emerge since Empire Strikes Back. If nothing else, I’m confident the story associated with it will kick the shit out of Episodes I-III.

You can get more information, as well as some concept art and screenshots, at Gamespot and IGN. Also, an official website has been launched.


Read more articles by Mister Hand

« Previous Article | Next Article »

Related Topics:

Offbeat, ,

Related Reading:

Your Ad Here

Comment Policy: No hate speech allowed. If you must argue, please debate intelligently. Comments containing selected keywords or outbound links will be put into moderation to help prevent spam. Film School Rejects reserves the right to delete comments and ban anyone who doesn't follow the rules. We also reserve the right to modify any curse words in your comments and make you look like an idiot. Thank You!

  • Trace
    Yeah, like KOTOR was really that good anyway. "I'm gonna run through a spaceship in my underwear and use my metal blade against a space crab."

    Sorry Hand, but a Star Wars MMO reminds me of the Matrix MMO - pointless.
  • Aleric
    They say Bioware is developing it but who is going to be running the actual MMO. If Sony gets their hands on it I will have to pass.

    I also can't get stoked over any MMO's after waiting for 2 years for Age of Conan, only to get a buggy, half finished MMO that is too clunky to navigate thru.
  • Mladen
    I have no idea why Lucas and co have such a hard-on for the prequel universe. Trade disputes my ASS, I want more original trilogy action.
  • Nish
    The Old Republic universe is awesome. The storylines (in the games, comics and books) is so good. I'm surprised they haven't actually made a film about it already.
blog comments powered by Disqus