In an interview with Conde Nast Portfolio, EA chief executive John Riccitiello confirmed that Electronic Arts haa their hands in the Knights of the Old Republic cookie jar. We have been hearing rumors of the title for several months now. Finally, the speculation can end.
We’ve got two of the most compelling MMOs in the industry in development. And the one that people are dying for us to talk to them about – in partnership with Lucas, coming out of BioWare, which is, I think, quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stop, for the industry at the point when we get closer to tell you about it.
When asked for clarification on the two MMOs, Riccitello confirmed that the first was
Warhammer Online, while the other was
KotOR. No additional details were given, but like Riccitiello said, we’ll know when it gets closer. When I first heard this I fell out of my chair. Additionally, I hit my chin quite hard on the desk. My injuries are of no consequence considering the amount of “DO WANT” that is pouring out of my system at the moment.
Finally, there is a new hope that we can have a Star Wars MMO that may not suck on the galactic scale of
Star Wars Galaxies. While I won’t give BioWare instant credit, I feel as though the developer will handle this title quite spectacularly. Are you guys ready to pick up that lightsaber again?
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2:27 PM on 07.17.2008
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You are a very strange man indeed.
Can't wait for Warhammer.
One of my favorite franchises turning into something I have no interest in.
YES PLEASE!
Though I'd be surprised if this came out any earlier than 2010.
DO WANT!
Its not the best way to announce and mmo and especially considering the worlds gaming press would bend over backwards for an announcement interview.
Doubts i have hmmm
not so keen on MMOs. we'll see what we see.
Hopefully BioWare can whip it into shape.
With that said, I want my KotOR 3, dammit.
This is definitely a moment for BioWare to shine, because if they don't they'll be the next SOE. Fingers crossed, BioWare!
I was probably as big of a hater as you were at first but eventually I gave WoW a chance and it really see me the good side of it. BTW, WoW wasnt the only MMO that I have played, but it is the one I keep going back to.
ENOUGH! There are already a fuck ton out, do we really need more?!
I am READY TO PICK UP MY TWO LIGHTSABERS!!! AMIRITE!! AMIRITE!!
i welcome any new non-fantasy MMOs on principle though.
There's already a ton of FPS games out there, do we really need more? There's already a ton of platform games out there, do we really need more? There's already a ton of RPGs out there, do we really need more? There's already a ton of action games out there, do we really need more?
With logic like that, the gaming industry would be dead.
Yeah, I loved the single player, but I'm willing to let that die and launch the universe full throttle into the MMO sphere. All kinds of awesome.
I guess I will try to keep my excitement in check for this one. Still, I would love a good Star Wars MMO, and anything KoTOR-related has to be pretty cool.
Do have high hopes for the KOTOR mmo and pumped for warhammer. Who was it that was working on the 40K mmo anyone remember?
The 2 immediate responses were:
"Fuck that."
"Noooooooo"
I concur.
@Turbospaz, you never played Kotor Obviously.
But hey, if while playing KOTOR you've ever thought "gee, I wish I didn't have any of these force powers or lightsabers, just blasters and vibroswords" or "you know what this game could use more of? Mindnumbing experience grinds" then I'm sure this is great news for you.
=[=]
Like that.
I imagine it may come out on a console, but I seriously doubt it will make its way to the ps3. Maybe the 360 though. Don't think Sony would want to completely and utterly kill off SWG by supporting the competition on their hardware.
@yumplumbum
The folks at BioWare have already stated that the MMO they are working on will be different from everything else out there. They are focusing first on story. Why couldn't an MMO have branching stories? Guild Wars kinda took some tentative steps in that direction. With people being on different stages of certain quest lines and then seeing different game worlds because of that.
Also a Jade Empire MMO would be cooler.
I have, it was awesome. But by your logic, a Bioshock MMO would be automatic win, just because the single player game was good. Gimme a break.
In response to this, I have prepared a statement.
*shuffles papers, nudges superfluous reading glasses* Ahem.
FUCK.
The sad part is I'll still probably pay good money for this.
Sure you can, it just hasn't been done because everyone is copying everyone else. And, technically, the good/evil system has been done time and time again. By the way, being evil doesn't mean giving you reins to use derogatory remarks to others considering you're all playing the game to have fun, not create animosity in real life.