Looks like we may have gotten a little ahead of ourselves yesterday when we reported that the Knights of the Old Republic series was heading back into BioWare's able hands. According to a note from EA PR, the slide in the analyst report referenced by Eurogamer (pictured above) only referred to KOTOR as part of BioWare's past portfolio, and did "not specifically address future sequels."
BioWare fans shouldn't despair though ... EA did confirm that the "New MMO" listed on the slide is, in fact, a new MMO under development at BioWare Austin. So ... yeah. With the reports of a BioWare/LucasArts collaboration and rumors of a KOTOR connection still floating around, the speculation train isn't likely to be derailed here.
Reader Comments (20)
Posted: Feb 14th 2008 4:16PM (Unverified) said
I think if anything they might be working on an XBLA version of KOTOR (like the Halo release on XBLA).
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Posted: Feb 14th 2008 4:49PM (Unverified) said
@C.grant
yeah thats what i meant thanks...I always mess that stuff up...If it were originals that would be cool but if it were a full blown sequel that would be the shizz nittel van snap snap snappy
@Miguel
I really don't know much about it and I am not going to pretend I do. I know a lot about Computer Animation because I got a degree from Full Sail in that (now I sell real estate, go figure!). But, I suppose your right they wouldnt really need to do anything else to release it on XBL. I was just saying if anything it would probably be a XBL originals rather than another full blown KOTOR. Its just an assumption by me.
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yeah thats what i meant thanks...I always mess that stuff up...If it were originals that would be cool but if it were a full blown sequel that would be the shizz nittel van snap snap snappy
@Miguel
I really don't know much about it and I am not going to pretend I do. I know a lot about Computer Animation because I got a degree from Full Sail in that (now I sell real estate, go figure!). But, I suppose your right they wouldnt really need to do anything else to release it on XBL. I was just saying if anything it would probably be a XBL originals rather than another full blown KOTOR. Its just an assumption by me.
Posted: Feb 14th 2008 4:25PM harkening said
Maybe someone other than Team Gizka is fixing Blizzard's and LucasArts shenanigans with KotOR2? And am I the only one who just wants a completion of the Exile/Revan storyline in KotOR3 with no desire for an MMO at all?
@John McPoop
Aren't XBLA games just the code of the original game written to a iso-like disc image (virtual disc) on the hard drive? Why would they need to retool anything?
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@John McPoop
Aren't XBLA games just the code of the original game written to a iso-like disc image (virtual disc) on the hard drive? Why would they need to retool anything?
Posted: Feb 14th 2008 4:40PM (Unverified) said
Eh, Exile was kinda boring and I think Revan was wrapped up nicely.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2008 4:47PM (Unverified) said
While KotOR was nice, I'd much rather see the Xbox 360/PS3 get a Star Wars Battlefront III, as unlikely as that seems right now.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2008 11:54PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, I know. But It'd still make my day more than KotOR would.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2008 4:59PM (Unverified) said
I'd rather have an all-new KOTOR adventure than an MMO. I'm already addicted enough to my 360 as it is.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2008 4:59PM (Unverified) said
who are you MMO-obsessed clowns? what's the appeal of plodding around a generally plot-less superworld in which all you do is mull around aimlessly? isn't that too similar to real life?
KOTOR3 best be KOTOR-proper.
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KOTOR3 best be KOTOR-proper.
Posted: Feb 14th 2008 5:12PM (Unverified) said
Add me to the list of those who want a proper sequel, not some ridiculous MMORPG.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2008 5:01PM (Unverified) said
I might be in the minority hear, but nothing would make me angrier than a KOTOR mmo. Don't get me wrong, I love KOTOR (like it was one of my favorite games), so for that exact reason an MMO would piss me off to no end. I'd rather they invest their time and energy into making a killer single player experience for the sequel rather than turning it into an MMO. Go ahead, BioWare, take another IP (or make a new one) and turn it into an MMO.
But please, leave KOTOR alone!
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But please, leave KOTOR alone!
Posted: Feb 14th 2008 5:30PM (Unverified) said
If BioWare released a KoTOR MMO for Xbox Live... oh Lord... I would quit my life and become a full-time MMO whore.
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