BioWare readying Star Wars online role-playing game?

The rumour began a long time ago in an online forum far, far away: a new Star Wars online-only role-playing game created between LucasArts and BioWare, the celebrated studio responsible for hit games, such as 2003’s Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR).

The rumour began a long time ago in an online forum far, far away: a new Star Wars online-only role-playing game created between LucasArts and BioWare, the celebrated studio responsible for hit games, such as 2003’s Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR).

Well, I’ve received a cryptic invitation via FedEx to an Oct. 21 event in San Francisco. The four large words on the front of the invite read: "The wait is over," with an illustration that appears to be the inside of a spaceship, with an ominous-looking robed character standing in the doorway. On the back it says, "LucasArts and BioWare invite you to attend the official unveiling of the game that’s been rumored about for years."

For nearly a year, gamers have been buzzing online about a massive-multiplayer, role-playing sequel to Knights of the Old Republic. When the Star asked the founders of BioWare, Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, about the project, they’d just smile or say something vague like, "maybe one day."

Last fall, gaming giants Electronic Arts acquired BioWare, and this past July, EA’s CEO John Riccitiello casually revealed that, yes, such a game was in the works (though other executives and designers still refuse to confirm to this day).

Not sure I’ll make the event, but I’ll provide you with all the juicy details nonetheless.

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