KOTOR MMO almost confirmed.

No, I got ya.

I was just commenting on the thought that it would be a MMO set in the Mass Effect universe to cash in on the release of Mass Effect. I was just saying Star Wars would be far more profitable than a new IP. Regardless of how well it is received. Even the mighty WoW is based on a proven multi game franchise.

Bioware registered the domain name LUCASARTSBIOWARE.COM back on the 11th of this month.

Hmmmmm.

Bioware registered the domain name LUCASARTSBIOWARE.COM back on the 11th of this month.

Hmmmmm.

Interesting.

Domain Name: LUCASARTSBIOWARE.COM
Registrar: GODADDY.COM, INC.
Whois Server: whois.godaddy.com
Referral URL: http://registrar.godaddy.com
Name Server: NS1.BIOWARE.COM
Name Server: NS2.BIOWARE.COM
Status: clientRenewProhibited
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Status: clientUpdateProhibited
Status: clientDeleteProhibited
Updated Date: 23-oct-2007
Creation Date: 11-oct-2007
Expiration Date: 11-oct-2012

Doing a bit more research, I don't buy that they bought that domain. I think someone else did and pointed it at the servers. People don't just switch registrars and stuff like that randomly.

There is a nice press release up on that site now. I would go read it. It basically says that they are entering into an agreement for a joint multimedia adventure...

My guess is a crossplatform PC, X360, PS3 KOTOR MMO. (Lucasarts seems to still dislike Nintendo, so I doubt the Wii will be in on this. Damnit.) Sign me up for the PC version if this is the case.

Behold our future.

Here is the release from Lucas Arts.


LucasArts and BioWare Corp. to Create Ground-Breaking Interactive Entertainment Product

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and EDMONTON, CANADA -- October 30, 2007 -- LucasArts and BioWare Corp. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create an interactive entertainment product. The product, details of which will be unveiled at a later date, will be developed and published by BioWare and LucasArts, and will push the boundaries of the gaming market by utilizing the strengths of both companies to deliver an innovative, high-quality experience.

"LucasArts has a deep commitment to developing compelling stories and characters for the unique medium of interactive entertainment, and we have been searching for a developer that shares this value. We found this in BioWare," said Jim Ward, president of LucasArts. "Through our previous collaborations, we know that BioWare has an impressive ability to blend gripping stories with technological advancements, and we believe that our upcoming product will deliver an experience that will span the traditional boundaries of video game entertainment."

"BioWare's mission is to deliver the best story and character-driven games in the world, delivering powerful emotional experiences to our fans." said Ray Muzyka, chief executive officer, BioWare Corp. Added Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare Corp., "The collaboration with LucasArts allows us to combine our passion for creating high quality and innovative experiences with those of a company dedicated to bringing only the finest games to market."

To sign up for future product updates, please visit http://www.LucasArtsBioWare.com.

About BioWare
BioWare Corp. is an electronic entertainment company which develops computer, console, handheld and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™ series, as well as the 2003 Game of the Year, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Original BioWare-created IPs include the 2005 RPG of the Year, Jade Empire™, with next-generation titles Mass Effect™ and Dragon Age™ currently in development. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, andAustin, Texas, BioWare is also hard at work on a new title for the Nintendo DS™ based on Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as several unannounced projects including a massively multiplayer online game. For more information on BioWare, visit http://www.bioware.com.

*BioWare, BioWare Corp., Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by BioWare Corp. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About LucasArts
LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at http://www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.

Someone took a SS of the Lucasarts game forum list early in the morning a few days ago. The list included KOTOR III.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3725/proofyd3.png

Of course, KOTOR III can also have online play or be an out right MMO. Who knows.

More smoke coming from some fire.

Builds and develops a robust online community for key franchise.

From a job posting from Bioware Austin MMO group, looking for a Community Manager. Thinking the official announcement will be in a month or two.

http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs...nager.html

So soon we shall find out of SBR Wing will have a new home in this possible starwars MMO.

From a job posting from Bioware Austin MMO group, looking for a Community Manager. Thinking the official announcement will be in a month or two.

Perhaps I shall apply for this job, even though I am grossly underqualified for it. It didn't stop me from applying for the Project Director job SOE was advertising for SWG 3 years ago :p

Perhaps I shall apply for this job, even though I am grossly underqualified for it. It didn't stop me from applying for the Project Director job SOE was advertising for SWG 3 years ago :p

I daresay your more qualified than some who have held the position

If it was SOE I say Dervish has a shot but this is Bioware.

hehe perhaps we should all apply for the job.

I hope its true but im still waiting for a KOTOR 3

http://www.primotechnology.com/2007/10/1...-universe/

hmm