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Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic
« Reply #45 on: December 18, 2011, 02:23:34 PM »
I did have this pre-ordered, but having played 15 minutes of the BETA I realised I'm just not a PC gamer and cancelled it, I need my joypad!

This is how I end up feeling with a lot of MMO games. I really want to play them, and I can even get over the PC element - but there's something more comfy about playing on a console.

Agreed, so much more comfy on a console was sitting there in the queue to play last night thinking "I should really hook my pc upto my gaming tv and sit on the sofa, keyboard on lap and mouse on armrest"
Havent yet but may well do.

That's how I have my PC, though it's too low spec to run any PC games particularly "well". Sadly.

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Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic
« Reply #46 on: December 19, 2011, 12:00:54 AM »


Credit goes to IrishEvo8 for linking it to me.
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Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic
« Reply #47 on: August 01, 2012, 04:34:36 PM »
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Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic
« Reply #48 on: August 01, 2012, 05:11:55 PM »
Star Wars: The Old Republic Goes Free-To-Play This Fall



Austin, Texas – July 31, 2012 – BioWare™, a Label of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), announced today that it will be expanding the story-driven, massively multiplayer online game Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ by adding a new Free-to-Play option this fall. This option will give players access to each of the eight iconic Star Wars character class storylines, all the way up to level 50, with certain restrictions*. Unlimited game access, including new higher-level game content and new features will be made available through individual purchases or through a subscription option.

“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.

Jeff Hickman, Executive Producer of Star Wars: The Old Republic added, “Since launch we have been adding new content and refining The Old Republic at a breakneck pace based on the feedback from our fans. We believe we are in a position to help improve the service even more, not only by continuing to add new content, but also by expanding the game to many more Star Wars fans, increasing the populations on worlds and the vibrancy of the community.”

Starting this fall, there will be two different ways to play Star Wars: The Old Republic:

     - Subscription – A service designed for players who want unrestricted access to all the game features via ongoing subscription or by redeeming a Game Time Card. In addition to gaining access to all game content as our current subscribers do now, Subscribers will receive ongoing monthly grants of Cartel Coins*, the new virtual currency that will be introduced later this fall. Cartel Coins can be used to purchase valuable items including customizable gear and convenience features that will enhance the game play experience.

     - Free-to-Play –The first 50 levels will be free-to-play, with some restrictions on access to new content and advanced player features. Some restrictions can be “unlocked” with Cartel Coins.

As the first step towards adding the new Free-to-Play option this fall, in August at retail Star Wars: The Old Republic will go on sale for $14.99 USD, including one-month of free subscription.

Current and former players will also find additional benefits as part of this program. BioWare will be increasing the frequency of game content updates, with the first of many new releases coming in August. In addition, current subscribers will receive Cartel Coin grants and qualify for access to special in-game items. Even former players who re-activate now will qualify for special benefits. To learn more about these rewards, please visit www.StarWarstheOldRepublic.com/FREE.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is one of the most critically acclaimed MMOs of all time, having won MSNBC’s “Game of the Year” award in 2011, “Editor’s Choice” awards from IGN, PC Gamer and “Best MMO of 2011” awards from Game Informer, GameSpy, AOL Massively, Ten Ton Hammer and more. The game is set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies, with the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire locked in the middle of an epic, galactic war. Players choose one of eight iconic Star Wars character classes, including the Jedi Knight, Jedi Consular, Smuggler, Trooper, Sith Warrior, Sith Inquisitor, Bounty Hunter and Imperial Agent, becoming the hero or villain of their own personal Star Wars saga.

For more information on Star Wars: The Old Republic, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com, follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/swtor or “Like” Star Wars: The Old Republic on Facebook at http://facebook.com/starwarstheoldrepublic.

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Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic
« Reply #49 on: December 21, 2012, 10:38:13 AM »
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Re: Star Wars: The Old Republic
« Reply #50 on: December 21, 2012, 10:42:57 AM »
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