LucasArts hiring testers for extra-super-secret MMO

by Randy Nelson { Aug 5th 2008 at 10:30PM }

At this point, we think it's pretty safe to call BioWare's KOTOR MMO the absolute worst-kept secret in gaming. After all, the game was all but announced during E3. (That's when EA boss John Riccitiello confirmed it was in the works, you see.) Now comes word that LucasArts is hiring testers with MMO experience. Hmmm.

Specifically, the job posting states that candidates will "test MMO games for bugs" and "strive to help make a competitive MMO." Really, now? It's something listed under the job requirements that has stirred up some intrigue, though. In order to get the testing gig, applicants must have "strong familiarity and experience with gaming consoles and Windows based PCs." So, the KOTOR MMO is multi-platform? Oh, you crazy secret-keepers.

[TheForce.net via Massively]

Tags: bioware, kotor, lucasarts, secret, swtor

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

EliteBeatsAgent08 @ Aug 5th 2008 10:40PM

Interesting....considering all the critical acclaim people on Joystiq like to hoist about KOTOR I am interested in what the game will be about.

Still though just because their previous work was stellar doesn't guarantee that this MMO will be good.

Force Unleashed however looks to be a real treat so hopefully they continue that trend.

chris @ Aug 5th 2008 11:06PM

where does this say multi platform? didnt they hint it would be PC only??? I hope it comes to 360 or PS3- I dont have a good gaming pc :(

Jawmuncher @ Aug 5th 2008 11:10PM

It may just be me but I'd rather have KOTOR3 than a KOTOR MMO.

Wilhelm @ Aug 5th 2008 11:27PM

It's not just you.

Adorada @ Aug 5th 2008 11:49PM

...you're not the only one.

Not saying Bioware can't pull it off, but I still have no idea what they were thinking on this one.

bto @ Aug 5th 2008 11:53PM

Nope, not just you. I would also prefer a KOTOR 3. I just don't see KOTOR as an a MMO.

Arttemis @ Aug 6th 2008 12:00AM

I'm in the same boat.

metroidprimegmr @ Aug 6th 2008 2:52AM

Yeah, story plots and MMOs just don't mix.

Jimiisama @ Aug 6th 2008 11:07AM

Lucas Arts don't make KOTOR; Lucas Arts publishes KOTOR.

WedgeTalon @ Aug 5th 2008 11:15PM

Ok, but what if it's *not* KOTOR?

Monkey Island MMO CONFIRMED!!!

metroidprimegmr @ Aug 6th 2008 2:24AM

FINALLY; a game to overthrow the unbridled tyranny of Pirates of The Caribbean Online!!!

AwesomeTown @ Aug 6th 2008 7:34AM

I am so gonna make a talking skull class character.

Snowblind @ Aug 6th 2008 8:30AM

Will there be a singing Pirate class?

Boffo the Sock @ Aug 6th 2008 10:30AM

I can't wait to try out the battle mechanics.

I once owned a dog that was smarter then you.

WiNG [Life in a Game] @ Aug 5th 2008 11:21PM

The force is strong with this one.

Wilhelm @ Aug 5th 2008 11:26PM

Nooooooooooo.

Wilhelm @ Aug 5th 2008 11:26PM

It's not just you.

finnith @ Aug 5th 2008 11:53PM

A Console-MMO would only be playable with a keyboard or other peripheral. Hopefully this means that Microsoft or on of the other allow keyboards to be used (wait, does Sony allow keyboards to be used, I'm not sure)

Also, I wonder if it might be released on multiple consoles or just one.

Snowblind @ Aug 6th 2008 8:32AM

You can use a keyboard with the PS3 and 360. But considering how widespread voice chat is with the 360, communicating via a keyboard seems a little redundent.

Champions and Star Trek Online are both coming to the 360, I'd definitely be more interested in playing this on the 360 too.