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BioWare announced today that Star Wars: The Old Republic will get its first expansion, Rise of the Hutt Cartel, on April 14, 2013. Those who preorded the expansion before January 7th will receive download access on April 9th. Also going live on April 9th is game update 2...

BioWare reveals the new expansion pack for their MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The game's official web site has the info: The first Digital Expansion for The Old Republic introduces an aggressive new enemy threatening the future of the galaxy: the Hutt Cartel: Experience 5 new levels...

Star Wars: The Old Republic had a pretty solid launch, although gradually the game's user base declined (regardless of a positive response from both critics and the public) and, in time, BioWare resorted to the free-to-play strategy. Even so, looks as though BioWare intends to offer more content for the MMORPG every six weeks...

BioWare and Electronic Arts announced that their MMORPG is going to include a free-to-play option, starting this Fall. "Players want flexibility and choice. The subscription-only model presented a major barrier for a lot of people who wanted to become part of The Old Republic universe," said Matthew Bromberg, GM of BioWare Austin...

John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts, explains to investors that the free-to-play formula more and more profitable. At the same time, his company experienced a share price drop to a 10-year low. Even so, he insists that the move into free-to-play is increasing income...

Bioware promised to include HK-51 as a companion in their MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic. Here's the word from SWTOR.com: Buried deep beneath the icy surface of Belsavis rests an army of the deadliest, most feared machines in the known galaxy...

In case you missed the news, BioWare has announced a Star Wars: The Old Republic Free Trial that's going to allow players to taste the MMORPG and play up to level 15 without paying. Here's the scoop: Today we are excited to announce the Star Wars: The Old Republic Free Trial*...

In an interview posted on GamesTM, Star Wars: The Old Republic lead designer Emmanuel Lusinchi commented on the competition in the free-to-play market. Well, at least they're realistic about it. As he said: "...there are definitely good games out there and good games coming out, so of course all of this competition impacts your plan with what you want to do...

BioWare want you to know that there's a game out there called Star Wars: The Old Republic and that if you didn't start playing it already, well, you should. Here's the trailer explaining how you can begin your journey: VIDEO: TOR_begin_your_journey.flv

The recently released 'Rise of the Rakghouls' 1.1 content patch for Star Wars: TOR, BioWare's MMORPG, appears to be causing some issues to a lot of users, which the developers are trying to iron out. "We're currently investigating potential issues related to the Ilum open world PVP area post 1...

It took Vince a while, but he's finally ready to share his thoughts on BioWare's first MMORPG. Here's a snip: While the game has been balanced so that the gear you unlock gives neither side an advantage it does allow you to play the character you want...

Sorry I can't hear anything else besides this song, which I've been humming all day: Far over the misty mountains cold To dungeons deep and caverns old The pines were roaring on the height, The winds were moaning in the night, The fire was red, it flaming spread; The trees like torches blazed with light...

Thanks to the efforts of our resident MMOG guru, Vince, we were able to have a nice chat with Dr. Gregory P. Zeschuk, BioWare co-founder and co-exec producer on Star Wars: The Old Republic, BioWare's recently released MMORPG. Here's a snip: With 8 main character classes...

Yes, well, you know, your saga begins and all that. Check out this documentary video, featuring folks from LucasArts and BioWare: VIDEO: TOR_your_saga_begins.flv Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available for purchase, so you can go ahead and try exploring its delights (if you manage to log in to a game server, that is).

Today, BioWare launched its new game, Star Wars: The Old Republic and, as you may have heard already, the hungry gaming masses besieged the new MMORPG. Many people complained that it can take over 2 hours to log in to a game server. Oh well, a common occurrence for any big MMOG launch...