The Digital Continuum: Five exciting MMOs in 2010, part 2
by Kyle Horner 
Nov 9th 2009 at 12:30PM
Filed under: Sci-fi, Opinion, The Digital Continuum
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Star Wars: The Old Republic senior writer talks about writing the Jedi Knight
by Rubi Bayer Nov 8th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: Sci-fi, Classes, New titles, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Exploring the Jedi Knight class meant delving the Jedi Code and how it works in theory vs. how it works in practice. What happens when you take that code and mix in a hefty dose of "what if?" is a recipe for all kinds of possibilities, and Karpyshyn is having a great time exploring them. His experience writing the dark side gives his version of "what if" a little edge, exploring thoughts of renegade Jedi Knights who are willing to bend the rules for the greater good.
It's a fun read, with a great look into Karpyshyn's thoughts on the class -- you can take a look at the full entry on the official site.
Star Wars: The Old Republic reveals Imperial Agent its newest class
by Rubi Bayer Nov 6th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: Sci-fi, Classes, New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Imperial Agents are a rogue class of sorts, doing their work for the Empire with high-tech tools to help them infiltrate the republic and assassinate enemies of the Sith Empire. The announcement from Sean Dahlberg says that Imperial Agents are "heavily inspired by several classic Star Wars characters such as Zam Wessel and Grand Moff Tarkin. [...] Players who choose to be Imperial Agents in The Old Republic (TOR) will see the underbelly of the Empire in a whole new light."
The Holonet will be updated next week with the Imperial Agent, but the class already has its own forum on the official site and discussion is going strong.
Jedi Knight officially steps into The Old Republic spotlight
by Kyle Horner Oct 30th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: Classes, New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
The videos all show the proper level of Jedi powerhousing that you'd expect, although we're not entirely cool with all the droid destroying that's happening. Sure, we're aware that unlike Sith, Jedi are limited to disabling droids and pushing things around but that's no excuse to pick on the little helpless mechanical people. Yes, we said people -- robots are people too!
In all seriousness, this is probably the class reveal everyone has been waiting for and/or expecting all along. Jedi and Sith were a given, so from here on out it's almost entirely anyone's guess. Spy? Rogue? Droids? Wookiees? Albino Ewoks? Okay, that's a little silly, nobody wants to play a rogue over a spy.
Embracing the Sith in Star Wars: The Old Republic
by Kyle Horner Oct 5th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Even BioWare seems to think the Sith are kind of a big deal in this new developer blog promoting the greatness of embracing the darkness within us all. We're not even exaggerating in this case, the blog really does go on for quite some time about how awesome dark Jedi are -- so don't be too shocked when legions of Sith roam the battlefield looking for Republic blood.
Enjoy some comic geekery with SWTOR's Threat of Peace update
by Krystalle Voecks Sep 26th 2009 at 8:00PM
Filed under: Sci-fi, Lore, New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
With the convention craze of the summer - E3 into San Diego ComicCon and then PAX, the news for Star Wars: The Old Republic has been crazy hot and heavy. We've heard about new classes, seen new video and gameplay, and even landed some rumors that are continuing to pique interest. Meanwhile, the co-operative webcomic between BioWare, LucasArts and Dark Horse Comics have been coming out steadily, overshadowed by their shinier brethren.
As a bit of a breather, the team at BioWare have focused for the last couple of weeks exclusively on the comic - we're sure to allow the story to shine on its own. Well, that and we're told they're working on another big announcement for next week's update, which is sure to send the Star Wars: The Old Republic fan-base into another string of vociferous nerdgasms. For now, enjoy some fresh new webcomic geekery while we all wait with bated breath for yet another wave of news.
As a bit of a breather, the team at BioWare have focused for the last couple of weeks exclusively on the comic - we're sure to allow the story to shine on its own. Well, that and we're told they're working on another big announcement for next week's update, which is sure to send the Star Wars: The Old Republic fan-base into another string of vociferous nerdgasms. For now, enjoy some fresh new webcomic geekery while we all wait with bated breath for yet another wave of news.
SWTOR's Coruscant artwork and PAX video
by Kyle Horner Sep 13th 2009 at 4:00PM
Filed under: Video, New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
There's more news beyond the video being available on the game's official website, though, such as a bevy of very cool concept art that should entice any Star Wars: The Old Republic fan for several minutes bare minimum -- some of us may spend longer amounts of time staring.
None of this is a big reveal, but that's perfectly understandable given the team's presence at PAX last weekend. So what about next weekend? Well, next weekend they'd better deliver or else we'll have to uh- well we'll just be sad if they don't, but it'll be a really vicious sadness that sends chills down spines!
PAX 2009: Massively interviews BioWare and LucasArts on SWTOR
by Kyle Horner Sep 7th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: New titles, Massively Interviews, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Read more below for the inside scoop on what's new for the game at PAX and what we were able to pry from the lips of BioWare and LucasArts.
PAX 2009: Massively interviews BioWare and LucasArts on SWTOR part 2
by Kyle Horner Sep 7th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: New titles, Massively Interviews, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Rumor: SOE to launch casual browser MMO for Clone Wars
by James Egan Sep 4th 2009 at 5:30PM
Filed under: Sci-fi, MMO industry, New titles, Browser, Casual, Rumors
We're chalking this one up as a rumor for now, but word has it that Sony Online Entertainment is developing another Star Wars MMO property, a casual browser game specifically based on the Clone Wars IP. The info comes from Ten Ton Hammer's Cody Bye, who writes: "Ten Ton Hammer has learned from an inside source that Sony Online Entertainment has once again partnered with LucasArts to do another Star Wars MMO. While we have not yet learned the title of the upcoming game, it sounds like SOE is planning to use the browser-based Free Realms engine to power the game, and the game's setting will be the Clone Wars."
Massively has not heard anything yet to corroborate this as fact, but let's face it -- this was just too juicy to ignore. If we hear more on this while we're at PAX and Dragon*Con, we'll be sure to let you know.
[Via Shacknews]
SWTOR's Sith Warrior detailed, cataloged
by Kyle Horner Aug 29th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: Classes, New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
We're nothing if not persistent in our quest to discover curious new things, and such is what we found in the concept art on the Sith Warrior's Holonet entry. BioWare seems to be outdoing themselves when it comes to designing various lightsaber hilts for the unscrupulous Sith. Additionally, reading the overview text for the class reveals two storylines: One where your character aligns themselves with the recently formed Dark Council, and the other a path of the renegade seeking their own goals.
Watching the short videos cemented it for us, most likely. BioWare will be hard pressed to show us another Empire class that warrants a significant chunk of our time. Then again, with PAX just one week away, they may just do that.
Rumor: The Old Republic to have player housing?
by Kyle Horner Aug 27th 2009 at 4:00PM
Filed under: New titles, News items, Rumors, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Rumors have a way of digging into the brain, though, and this one is no different. If you think back to KOTOR and Mass Effect, both games had a kind of home base for the game's main characters. Wouldn't housing be pretty much the same thing? Yeah, we just went there.
Nearly 20min worth of SWTOR gameplay video
by Kyle Horner Aug 25th 2009 at 3:30PM
Filed under: Video, New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
IGN is hosting the video that's so huge it comes in four parts. Here's where it gets awesome: It'll show you lengthy gameplay for the Bounty Hunter, Smuggler and Sith Warrior classes in addition to some of the game's planets. Plus, BioWare gives you something of a director's commentary of what's happening with each of the classes. In effect, it's almost pure nerdnip.
Even at almost 20 minutes long, we found ourselves feeling like it all went by far too quickly and there's a definite possibility we may re-watch it again. That seems like a good sign of things to come, at least for BioWare and not so much for our social lives. Check out all four videos after the break.
New The Secret World info at PAX to be 'biggest thing yet'
by Kyle Horner Aug 24th 2009 at 8:00PM
Filed under: Events, real-world, New titles, News items, The Secret World
Funcom's Erling Ellingsen has told VG247 that the reveal for The Secret World at PAX will be "the biggest thing on TSW yet." which is certainly a statement that delivers a lot of excitement. However, beyond the confirmation of new details being revealed in Seattle, WA on September 4th through the 6th, Erling's lips were sealed.
Rest assured that Massively will be speaking with Funcom, potentially with a high amount of fervor. So if you're looking for that new info come the first weekend of September, it should be awaiting your acumen right here.
Sith Warrior officially the next SWTOR class
by Kyle Horner Aug 19th 2009 at 9:00AM
Filed under: Classes, New titles, News items, Star Wars: The Old Republic
It'll come as no surprise that in their effort to emulate classic iconic movie characters, BioWare has decided to make the Sith Warrior a physically aggressive front line fighter who dons somewhat heavy armor. So, if your aspiration as a little boy or girl was to grow up and become just like Darth Vader, here's your chance.
Interestingly, while abilities such as Force Choke will be present in the Sith Warrior's skill set, the class leans between pure offense or a balanced defensive-offensive build. With such an emphasis on nitty gritty physical combat, many are starting to wonder if another Sith class will represent something akin to Emperor Palpatine, a heavy force user. We think there's a good chance that may happen, although it's all speculation until the actual reveal.
