All Star Wars: The Old Republic Articles

Star Wars: The Old Republic 1.2 Impressions - April 12, 2012, feature
Check out the Legacy system, UI customization and the new Warzone.

Top 10 SWTOR Companions - April 11, 2012, feature
The results are in, here are your favorite Old Republic companions.

The Old Republic Patch 1.2 Launches Soon - April 10, 2012, News
On April 12, BioWare's Star Wars MMO will get new dungeons, PvP Warzones and more.

Stephen Fry Backs EA in LGBT Row - April 10, 2012, News
Acerbic newspaper columnist and games lover Charlie Brooker also lends his support.

Teases for The Old Republic Patch 1.3 - April 06, 2012, feature
A glimpse of what will follow BioWare's 1.2 Legacy update.

Anti-Gay Campaign Targets EA - April 05, 2012, News
Thousands of letters hit publisher of games featuring LGBT character-options.

Blizzard: SWTOR Impacted WoW Subscriptions - March 20, 2012, News
Recent dip 'certainly has to at least be attributable to The Old Republic.'

Play The Old Republic for Free This Weekend - March 13, 2012, News
Spend your weekend deciding whether or not to pay for a subscription.

Mass Effect 3 Ships 3.5 Million Copies - March 09, 2012, News
Bioware's Old Republic MMO also boasts 1.7 million active subscribers.

Star Wars: The Old Republic -- By the Numbers - March 07, 2012, News
The galaxy far, far away had a planet-sized staff.

The Old Republic's 1.2 Update is Huge - March 05, 2012, Preview
A new PvP Warzone, dungeons and a whole lot more.

SWTOR: The Average Play Session is Four to Six Hours - February 24, 2012, News
True Jedi have no need for bathroom breaks.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: The Ilum Problem - February 17, 2012, feature
The history and future of World PvP in BioWare's MMO.

Mass Effect, SWTOR Writer Leaves BioWare - February 17, 2012, News
To focus on non-game related projects.

Comment Comeback: Star Wars: The Old Republic - February 14, 2012, feature
Episode V: IGN Strikes Back.

Star Wars: The Old Republic AU & NZ Release Date Confirmed - February 14, 2012, News
"Fastest growing subscription MMO ever" making the Kessel Run down under within weeks.

Five Planets The Old Republic Needs - February 08, 2012, feature
The galaxy far, far away could use a bit more real estate.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Has 1.7 Million Subscribers - February 01, 2012, News
Surprise, Star Wars is popular.

Star Wars: The Old Republic -- Second Opinions - January 30, 2012, feature
What the rest of us thought of BioWare's first MMO foray.

SWTOR: What Can I Do at Level 50? - January 27, 2012, feature
Get ready for the level cap.

The Old Republic: Fear of the Finale - January 25, 2012, feature
I'm hooked on BioWare's story, which could be a problem.

The Challenge of Creating Star Wars: The Old Republic - January 23, 2012, feature
The work has only just begun on a universe far, far away.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Cost Almost $200 Million - January 20, 2012, News
That's a lot of trips on the Millennium Falcon!

Star Wars: The Old Republic's Dumbest Glitches - January 20, 2012, feature
The Force is strong in these glitches.

What's On the Horizon for Star Wars: The Old Republic? - January 19, 2012, News
BioWare wants to show you.

The Old Republic Patch Introduces Problem - January 18, 2012, News
Ilum spawn-point camped non-stop since patch.

The Old Republic: First Content Patch Delayed - January 17, 2012, News
No specific date announced.

NPD: Modern Warfare 3 Tops Monthly, Yearly Charts - January 12, 2012, News
Xbox 360 celebrates twelve straight months as top-selling console in U.S.

The Old Republic: First Content Patch Detailed - January 12, 2012, News
Flashlights and puzzles on the way.

BioWare Addressing The Old Republic's Framerate - January 09, 2012, News
Developer says they're working on it.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Review Journal - January 06, 2012, feature
A detailed look at BioWare's MMO.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Review - January 06, 2012, Review
The final verdict on BioWare's gigantic MMO.

Why PC Gaming Could Rule 2012 - January 05, 2012, feature
It's going to be a great year for the mouse and keyboard crowd.

The Empire is Winning in The Old Republic's PvP - January 04, 2012, News
BioWare talks about how its competitive game will evolve.

2011: The Year in Review - December 30, 2011, feature
IGN takes a look at the changes 2011 brought to gamers.

Expanding the World of Star Wars: The Old Republic - December 23, 2011, feature
The saga of The Old Republic extends beyond the scope of the game. But what comic book and novel tie-ins are worth reading?

Avoid These Star Wars Servers - December 21, 2011, News
There are long lines to get into a galaxy far, far away.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Launches - December 19, 2011, News
BioWare's first MMO is finally live.

Game Scoop! Podcast: Episode 229 - December 19, 2011, feature
The lead writer of Star Wars: The Old Republic stops by for a chat and we're reading loads of listener mail.

BioWare Looking to Address TOR Server Queue Waits - December 19, 2011, News
Apparently Star Wars is popular.

Star Wars Galaxies Expires - December 16, 2011, News
"As if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

Star Wars: The Old Republic Grace Period Restored - December 16, 2011, News
This time the grace period won't be randomly cancelled.

Why Role-Playing Games Dominated 2011 - December 14, 2011, feature
An amazing year for fans of swords and sorcery.

Are You Playing The Old Republic? - December 13, 2011, News
So begins a journey into a galaxy far, far away.

IGN's Star Wars: The Old Republic Skill Builder - December 12, 2011, News
Choose your role in BioWare's MMO.

The Old Republic: Getting Ready for Launch - December 09, 2011, feature
BioWare talks about lessons learned and future changes in its Star Wars MMO.

SW: TOR Early Access and Pre-load Details Revealed - December 08, 2011, News
Pre-order for early access, you must.

The Old Republic Beta Brings in 2 Million Players - December 05, 2011, News
"One of the biggest beta tests in history."

Can EA Make Money From The Old Republic? - November 29, 2011, News
Activision CEO questions rival's economics.

Healing in Star Wars: The Old Republic - November 28, 2011, Preview
Playing a Sith Sorcerer in BioWare's upcoming MMO.

Ship Combat in The Old Republic - November 22, 2011, Preview
Interstellar battles in BioWare's upcoming Star Wars MMO.

Watch Star Wars: The Old Republic Live - November 21, 2011, News
Four hours of gameplay from BioWare's anticipated MMO.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Videos - November 18, 2011, Preview
From combat to companions, crafting to Huttball, we've got you covered.

The Old Republic: Creating Your Character - November 18, 2011, Preview
Make your ideal Bounty Hunter.

One Million Hours Logged in The Old Republic Beta - November 16, 2011, News
Across tens of thousands of testers.

Star Wars' Mysterious New Domains - November 15, 2011, News
LucasFilm registers "Identities," but what the hell is that?

The Old Republic Early Access Dated - November 04, 2011, News
Get into BioWare's Star Wars MMO before the mob.

The Old Republic: Shades of Grey - October 28, 2011, Preview
Trying to walk a neutral path in BioWare's MMO.

The Old Republic: Setting a Scene - October 27, 2011, Preview
Finding depth in the Star Wars universe.

Dungeon Runs in Star Wars: The Old Republic - October 26, 2011, Preview
Tension and cooperation.

Combat in Star Wars: The Old Republic - October 25, 2011, Preview
Where'd my auto-attack go?

Story Matters in The Old Republic - October 24, 2011, Preview
Moving motivation out of text boxes.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Info Hub - October 20, 2011, Preview
Check in for ongoing impressions of BioWare's anticipated MMO.

The Old Republic: PvP and Warzones - October 20, 2011, Preview
In space, no one can hear you gank.

The Old Republic: Companions and Crafting - October 20, 2011, Preview
It's nice to have talented friends.

The Old Republic's Trooper is a Monster - October 20, 2011, Preview
Tearing through enemies as the Republic's heavy weapons expert.

New The Old Republic Trailer - October 14, 2011, News
It is somehow new and old at the same time.

NYCC: Star Wars: The Old Republic's Global Release - October 14, 2011, News
Plus, BioWare breaks down the game in numerical, nerdy fashion.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Expands - October 04, 2011, News
Check your inbox.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Release Date - September 24, 2011, News
Bioware issues official release date and subscription pricing for their Star Wars MMO.

Best Buy Hints at The Old Republic Release Date - September 23, 2011, News
Those who pre-ordered possibly tipped off.

Old Republic To Be 'Biggest Online Launch In History' - September 23, 2011, News
BioWare discusses big plans for the game.

EA: The Old Republic 'Could Slip' To 2012 - September 22, 2011, News
EA CFO admits the title could see a delay.

Your Favorite Developers Used to Suck - September 13, 2011, feature
The fall's hottest games were once the past's hottest trash.

EA Looks to WoW to Guide The Old Republic - September 08, 2011, News
Taking notes on Blizzard's success.

Gamescom 2011: Big Challenges in Star Wars: The Old Republic - August 17, 2011, Preview
End game content shown off from BioWare's upcoming MMO.

Who Are You in Star Wars: The Old Republic? - August 09, 2011, feature
From Jedi with horns, to Bounty Hunters with scales, and every other sexy combination.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Sets EA Pre-order Record - July 26, 2011, News
Publisher still targeting holiday 2011.

The Old Republic International Delay Met with Outrage - July 22, 2011, News
Delays lead to hate, hate leads to anger, anger leads to internet forum posts...

Can You Run Star Wars: The Old Republic? - July 22, 2011, News
BioWare posts the minimum requirements.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Won't be Available at Launch in Australia - July 21, 2011, News
BioWare's eagerly anticipated Star Wars MMO won't be available outside of North America and Europe at launch.

The Old Republic Pre-Orders Announced, Contents Detailed - July 21, 2011, News
Still no release date, though!

EA Unveils Special Editions of Star Wars: The Old Republic - Available For Pre-Order - July 21, 2011, News
Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta test weekends to start this September.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Collection Edition Leaks - July 19, 2011, News
Polish retailer gives details on purported new game edition.

Things You Can't Miss at Comic-Con - July 18, 2011, feature
What are the must-see nerd events in San Diego? We got ya covered.

SDCC: Games to Get Excited For at Comic-Con - July 15, 2011, feature
Surprise, most of the games have superheroes in them!

Star Wars Galaxies Closure a Matter of License - July 13, 2011, News
Thousands of wookiees to be homeless by the year's end.

The Big Guide to Comic-Con 2011 - July 08, 2011, News
Check out all the panels you can't miss. Or else.

The Basics of Star Wars: The Old Republic - June 14, 2011, Preview
Everything you want to know about Bioware's MMO.

E3 2011: The Old Republic Is an MMO for MMO Haters - June 07, 2011, Preview
BioWare hopes to fill the story void.

E3 2011: Razer Introduces Star Wars: The Old Republic Accessories - June 06, 2011, News
LCD keyboard, mouse, gaming surface, and 5.1 headset announced.

E3 2011 By the Numbers - June 03, 2011, feature
Pie charts, bar graphs, and booze.

Road to E3: Star Wars: The Old Republic - June 02, 2011, Preview
Will this game ever come out?

Star Wars: The Old Republic -- Fighting Through A Flashpoint - May 12, 2011, Preview
Two Editors, one instance, many deaths.

PvP in Star Wars: The Old Republic - May 05, 2011, Preview
Because killing people is basically all that happens in Star Wars.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - A Noob's Take - May 03, 2011, Preview
If you aren't addicted to Star Wars or MMOs, will you care about Bioware's MMO?

E3 2011: The Big Games List - May 02, 2011, News
Want to know what games are at E3 this year? We're here to help.

Life as an Imperial Agent in Star Wars: The Old Republic - April 29, 2011, Preview
Stolen identities and betrayals are all in a day's work.

Bounty Hunting in Star Wars: The Old Republic - April 28, 2011, Preview
I'm all about the credits.

Which MMO Should I Play? - April 22, 2011, feature
Glad you asked. From old standbys to brash newcomers, we've compiled the ultimate guide to online worlds.

New Star Wars: The Old Republic Series Announced - March 09, 2011, News
Dark Horse preps a companion comic to BioWare's upcoming MMO.

Bounty Hunting in Star Wars: The Old Republic - March 03, 2011, feature
Life as a mercenary in BioWare's upcoming MMO.

EA Says Star Wars: The Old Republic Can Be Profitable with 500,000 Players - February 02, 2011, News
The long anticipated MMORPG from BioWare doesn't have to break records to turn a profit.

Peacekeeping in Star Wars: The Old Republic - January 04, 2011, Preview
A much more positive experience.

Top 10 PC Games of 2011 - December 22, 2010, feature
It's going to be a big year.

Five Hours with Star Wars: The Old Republic - December 14, 2010, Preview
Questing for lightsabers.

Will You Be Playing The Old Republic in 2021? - December 08, 2010, News
EA sees MMO as a long, long term proposition.

EA and LucasArts Enter into New Global Publishing Agreement for Star Wars: The Old Republic - November 11, 2010, News
Groundbreaking MMORPG from legendary developers at BioWare set for global launch in 2011.

Old Republic 'Will Never Be Profitable' - November 04, 2010, News
Bigpoint CEO believes Bioware's role-player won't succeed.

HK-47 Teased for The Old Republic - September 06, 2010, News
Fan favourite primed for appearance in BioWare's MMO.

The PC Games of Gamescom - August 23, 2010, feature
Ten picks from Germany's gigantic gaming convention.

Gamescom: Electrifying Enemies in Star Wars: The Old Republic - August 18, 2010, Preview
The first few steps in the life of a Sith Inquisitor.

Gamescom 2010 Preview - August 13, 2010, News
Another major trade show? The videogame industry never sleeps.

SDCC 10: Star Wars: The Old Republic Has Space Combat - July 23, 2010, News
BioWare confirms the obvious.

SDCC 10: What Gamers Can't Miss - July 15, 2010, feature
Your go-to guide for the videogame goods in San Diego.

The MMOs of E3 2010 - June 23, 2010, feature
What can we expect from the next 12 months of massively-multiplayer gaming?

Best of PC Gaming at E3 2010 - June 22, 2010, feature
Highlights for the keyboard and mouse-inclined.

E3 2010: MMOs of the Show - June 17, 2010, feature
Wrapping up everything massively multiplayer at this year's show.

E3 2010: Another Take On The Old Republic - June 15, 2010, Preview
May contain clumsy lightning.

E3 2010: Star Wars The Old Republic - A Smuggler's Run - June 14, 2010, Preview
Even Twi'lek's get the blues.

E3 2010 PC Preview - June 02, 2010, feature
From Civilization V to Crysis 2, it's going to be a big show.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Companions - May 27, 2010, feature
From Chewie to Artoo, we've got new details on the game's companion characters.

Old Republic Is EA's Most Expensive Game Ever - May 26, 2010, News
The company won't spare any expense.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Biographies - April 30, 2010, feature
We reveal three new characters from BioWare's upcoming MMO.

Command Prompt Episode 79 - March 30, 2010, feature
More on The Secret World, Command & Conquer 4, and Dragon Age.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Biographies - March 26, 2010, feature
A look at three of the major players in BioWare's upcoming MMO.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Hands On - March 15, 2010, Preview
Our trooper reports for duty at LucasArts San Francisco studio.

Command Prompt Episode 73 - January 12, 2010, feature
Time to kick off 2010!

Star Wars: The Old Republic Coming Spring 2011 (Update) - January 12, 2010, News
Electronic Arts' major MMO title planned for next year.

The Future of MMOs - January 11, 2010, feature
Spoilers: There will probably be more dragons.

Star Wars Movie Dreams - January 04, 2010, feature
Where might a third series of films take us?

The IGN Buzz Meter: Games of 2010 - December 24, 2009, feature
All the cool kids are looking forward for these games

Star Wars: The Old Republic Clich�s - December 17, 2009, feature
We examine the franchise traditions that BioWare has to keep alive.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Hands On - December 03, 2009, Preview
The final two classes are revealed!

IGN Mailbag: November 23, 2009 - November 23, 2009, feature
Turkey! So focused on turkey! Hardly care about the mailbag! Turkey!

Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Signups Begin - September 29, 2009, News
Help BioWare and LucasArts out by playing the game early.

Bioware Unveils Sith Warrior for The Old Republic - August 28, 2009, News
This game has dualies, too.

Command Prompt Podcast, Episode 58 - August 25, 2009, feature
The cons are over! We discuss BlizzCon and Gamescom.

GC 2009: Best of Gamescom 2009 Nominees - August 24, 2009, News
We laughed, we cried, we made a note of it all. Introducing our top picks of Gamescom 2009.

GC 2009: And That's a Wrap - August 22, 2009, feature
All the biggest stories from Cologne, all in one place.

GC 2009: Star Wars: The Old Republic Hands On - August 19, 2009, Preview
We came all the way to Cologne just to get our lightsabers.

GC 2009: Star Wars: The Old Republic Gets Bigger - August 18, 2009, News
Now there's even more voice acting.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Release Date - August 11, 2009, News
French sources say they have the inside information. Incroyable!

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Exhaustive Q&A; - July 24, 2009, feature
This MMO is one of the biggest games on the horizon, and we asked two producers your questions.

Command Prompt Podcast, Episode 53 - July 21, 2009, feature
Left 4 Dead 2, Comic-Con, and deep thoughts on MMOs.

Got a Question for The Old Republic? - July 15, 2009, feature
We're talking to the devs next week, and we're offering them your questions.

The Old Republic's Daunting Voiceover Work - July 10, 2009, News
Upcoming MMO script has more than forty novels worth of content.

Command Prompt Podcast, Episode 49 - June 16, 2009, feature
We discuss the E3 awards, The Sims 3, and BF3.

Best of PC E3 2009 Awards - June 11, 2009, feature
The PC finds its footing.

Command Prompt Podcast, Episode 48 - June 09, 2009, feature
The post-E3 discussion: The big PC games of the show.

IGN Mailbag: June 8, 2009 - June 08, 2009, feature
Should you boycott Left 4 Dead 2? Also, Blackbeard will own your hard drive.

E3 2009: IGN PC Wrap-up - June 04, 2009, feature
Our final thoughts, and the 10 most significant PC games of the show.

E3 2009: Star Wars: The Old Republic Demo - June 02, 2009, Preview
Smugglers, Sith and story-driven action!

E3 2009: Monday Wrap-Up - June 01, 2009, feature
Microsoft hits one out of the park to lead off the big show.

Pre-E3 2009: The Most Anticipated Games of E3 - May 27, 2009, feature
10 PC games that we can't wait to see at the show.

IGN Mailbag: May 11, 2009 - May 11, 2009, feature
Now with 100 percent more Billy Mitchell pictures.

GDC 09: BioWare Talks Mass Effect 2 - March 26, 2009, feature
Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka dish a few details on their sci-fi sequel and the company's future products.

Community Focus: The Old Republic - March 16, 2009, feature
BioWare Austin offers a further perspective on this vital but sometimes under-publicized element of online games

Star Wars: Old Republic Hits Comics - February 08, 2009, feature
Star Wars: The Old Republic, the upcoming MMORPG, is about to become a web comic too. Full interview.

Top Ten PC Stories of 2008 - January 09, 2009, feature
Did you miss any of our biggest and best of last year?

EA Clears Up The Old Republic Microtransaction Talks - December 10, 2008, News
Company says it hasn't officially announced any business models for its Star Wars MMO.

Star Wars: The Old Republic to Use HeroEngine - December 10, 2008, News
Efficient game engine will expedite development process.

PC Year in Review 2008 - December 09, 2008, feature
Oh what a year it's been.

Star Wars Galaxies - October 24, 2008, feature
We interview LucasArts about the current state of Galaxies and the impact of BioWare's upcoming game.

BioWare Star Wars MMO Could Go Console - October 23, 2008, News
EA's Gibeau says the company is keeping the option open.

Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Art Direction - October 23, 2008, Preview
We speak with art director Jeff Dobson about the new game's distinct visual style.

BioWare Star Wars MMO Could Go Console - October 23, 2008, News
EA's Gibeau says the company is keeping the option open.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Story Details - October 22, 2008, Preview
Republic versus Empire! Jedi versus Sith! Good versus Evil! Our exclusive coverage continues.

Star Wars: The Old Republic First Details - October 21, 2008, Preview
We head to Austin for an exclusive, in-depth look at BioWare's new MMO!

KOTOR MMO Announcement Coming? - October 06, 2008, News
"The wait is over," reveals a company postcard.

AGDC 2008: BioWare Austin Talks MMO Gameplay - September 15, 2008, feature
Lead combat designer Damion Schubert.

IGN's PC Best of E3 2008 Awards - July 25, 2008, feature
One game to rule them all?

E3 2008: KOTOR MMO Official? - July 17, 2008, News
Rumors and speculation abound regarding LucasArts and BioWare's next project.

Interview: BioWare's Ray Muzyka - May 15, 2008, feature
On Mass Effect PC, Dragon Age, and more.

Wanna Write for BioWare? - November 14, 2007, News
The RPG dev is reaching out to its fans for help with its big MMO project.

Speculation: The Future of BioWare and LucasArts - October 30, 2007, News
What could they be planning?

LucasArts and BioWare Team Up Again - October 30, 2007, News
Knights of the Old Republic dev working on undisclosed "interactive entertainment product".

Will BioWare's MMO Use The Force? - October 22, 2007, News
The developer says a recent KOTOR RPG rumor is just speculation.

BioWare MMO Adopts New Engine - April 02, 2007, News
StreamBase to power the mysterious new title.

BioWare Licenses MMO Toolset - August 08, 2006, News
The company's Austin studio gets dev power for its mystery project.

Insider Interview: BioWare - March 31, 2006, feature
We talk with the veteran studio about their new MMO, the recent merger with Pandemic, and the future of RPGs.

BioWare Announces MMORPG Project - March 13, 2006, News
The company will create its latest epic at a new Austin, Texas studio.