May 18, 2013

The Old Republic Now Free to Play, Gets HK-51

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AUSTIN, Texas – Nov 15, 2012 – BioWare™, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), and LucasArts announced today that the new, Free-to-Play option for the critically-acclaimed, massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic is now live.  Now players can experience the complete storylines of all eight iconic Star Warsclasses, all the way to level 50 for free.  This new option complements the existing subscription offering, providing players with maximum flexibility in how they choose to experience Star Wars: The Old Republic. “We want to give our players the freedom to enjoy Star Wars: The Old Republic when and how they want,” said Matthew Bromberg,…

Free to Play Date for The Old Republic

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November 8th, 2012 – Today we are excited to announce that the global launch date of theStar Wars™: The Old Republic™ Free-to-Play option will be November 15, 2012. This release will be simultaneous across all of the territories and countries where The Old Republic™ is available. The new Free-to-Play option allows gamers to experience all of the class storylines through to Level 50, the current level cap, at no charge and introduces the new Cartel Market! Any paying subscribers at the launch of the Free-to-Play option on November 15th will be granted all of the Complimentary Cartel Coins currently listed on…

The Old Republic Launches in European and Middle Eastern Markets

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AUSTIN, Texas – April 26, 2012 – BioWare™, a Label of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and LucasArts announced today that Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will officially launch in 38 additional countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Starting today, fans in those regions will be able to purchase the critically-acclaimed massively multiplayer online game and enjoy the story-driven experience that has captivated critics and fans since the game’s historic launch in December. Players will be able to choose from the Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: The Old Republic at Origin.com* and participating retailers located…

The Old Republic Beta Test Ends

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Today, BioWare and LucasArts sent out the official email announcing the end of the Star Wars: The Old Republic beta test. The game is scheduled to launch on December 20, 2011 and, from our experience in the beta testing, looks to be a very fun and engaging gameplay experience. May the force be with you!

Star Wars: The Old Republic Agent vs Consular

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BioWare, LucasArts, and Electronic Arts have released a new trailer for their upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic, showing off the gameplay of an Imperial Agent and a Jedi Consular (ed. note: I am still going Trooper!). Enjoy! Trailer

Star Wars: The Old Republic Join the Fight Trailer

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LucasArts, BioWare, and Electronic Arts have released a new “Join the Fight” trailer for their upcoming MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Sith Warrior Progression Trailer

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LucasArts has released a new trailer for their upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic, which shows the evolution of the Sith Warrior class as he evolves throughout the game. Star Wars: The Old Republic is due out on Windows PCs and allows players to take part in the Star Wars universe with multiple character paths and interactions available. [stream provider=youtube flv=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DtYLiakxorVM img=x:/img.youtube.com/vi/tYLiakxorVM/0.jpg embed=false share=false width=640 height=360 dock=true controlbar=over bandwidth=high autostart=false /]