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Posted in: Alex Freed on writing stories in the Star Wars Universe
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12-05-2008, 4:00 PM
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Senior Writer and Managing Editor Alex Freed talks about how the writing team for the Old Republic must utilize the existing Star Wars mythos, highlighting certain important features that must be considered when crafting the story for the Old Republi...  [Read More]
Posted in: New Info: 8 Classes in SWTOR
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12-05-2008, 3:09 PM
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Edge Online recently posted a preview of The Old Republic, and overall it contained quotes we have already heard and info we already know all wrapped up into one preview. However there was one gem of new info to be uncovered from the article. While n...  [Read More]
Posted in: TOR Interview with James Ohlen, Part 2
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11-28-2008, 3:50 PM
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IncGamers has released the second part of their interview with the lead designer of The Old Republic, James Ohlen. He reaffirms BioWare’s committment to making the storyline of TOR a big part of the game and also gives us some insight into what...  [Read More]
Posted in: TOR Interview with James Ohlen
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11-26-2008, 2:30 PM
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IncGamers has recently gotten a chance to speak with James Ohlen, the lead designer at BioWare on The Old Republic. He talks about working at the Austin studio, working with ILM and George Lucas, and in particular, hints at the games’ playable...  [Read More]
Posted in: Interviews with Sean Dahlberg
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11-23-2008, 7:50 PM
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Sean Dahlberg, the community manager for The Old Republic, has been a busy man recently. First off, he answered some questions in a web interview for Allakhazam. He discusses how the community has responded to the game, PvP, and the storyline. Next,...  [Read More]
Posted in: StarWarsMMO.net Exclusive Community Interview
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11-20-2008, 3:20 PM
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With The Old Republic gaining momentum in gaming circles, will this new game have what it takes to carve itself a place in an already crowded gaming niche with competitors like World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, and let’s not forget potentially the...  [Read More]
Posted in: LucasArts: KotOR MMO is “Overwhelming”
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11-17-2008, 11:00 AM
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Speaking to VG247, LucasArts online head Tom Nichols has commented on the prospect of creating such a huge game. He believes the combination of LucasArts, Bioware, and EA have what it takes to make it happen and make it be a success. However, he ackn...  [Read More]
Posted in: New Concept Art is Released
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11-15-2008, 12:30 PM
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Bioware has released ten new concept art drawings onto their website. They feature new areas, droids, and weapons. This also includes art for Jedi and Sith lightsabers.In addition to this, ten new avatars have been added for selection at SWTOR’...  [Read More]
Posted in: New Screenshots and Preview of The Old Republic
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11-09-2008, 7:20 PM
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CVG has gotten the chance to preview The Old Republic as well as show off some new screenshots from the game. Their preview focuses on companion characters, other areas of Bioware’s expertise from previous RPG’s, and the art style seen in...  [Read More]
Posted in: Writer Rob Chestney shares his experiences as a BioWare writer
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11-08-2008, 1:10 AM
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Rob Chestney, one of BioWare’s senior writers working on The Old Republic and a former CNN producer, took some time out of his hectic schedule to release a blog you can find on the official Star Wars: The Old Republic website. In it he discusse...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Old Republic Unveiling in Video
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11-06-2008, 5:59 PM
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Gaming website Videogaming247 has released video footage of the press conference at LucasArts unveiling The Old Republic. The video is almost 20 minutes long and has a lot of info, and it’s cool to hear it from the Bioware presidents instead of...  [Read More]
Posted in: Lead Writer Daniel Erickson on Writing TOR
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11-06-2008, 5:59 PM
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In a very extensive and interesting interview, Gamasutra has had the chance to sit down with the lead writer of The Old Republic Daniel Erickson and ask him about implementing a story into an MMO setting, how he ended up at Bioware, and a lot more. D...  [Read More]
Posted in: Interview with Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk
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11-06-2008, 5:59 PM
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The Escapist has had a great opportunity to sit down with Bioware founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk and have a discussion on how their previous careers as doctors have influenced their current careers at Bioware. The end result is an excellent art...  [Read More]
Posted in: Rescue the Princess: What to expect from The Old Republic
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11-06-2008, 5:59 PM
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It looks like The Old Republic, BioWare’s biggest project yet, is taking some ideas from Super Mario Brothers. Ray Muzyka, general manager at BioWare, said in an interview with VG247.com, “Wouldn't it be cool to be part of a mission team...  [Read More]
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