New Knights of the Old Republic game!

[billybob476]

I'm on Keller's Void with AIE.

lol, I like this line from the article:

But this is no Hogwarts; failing students are usually punished by death.

[ElfManDan]

For anybody who didn't get the Collector's Edition and wants to see what's inside. Warning: There is some language in the video.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Unboxing

[Rico]

I haven't had a lot of time to play over the holidays, but I got a couple hours in today.  And yes, I finally have a real lightsaber!

[Jobydrone]

Who's your little buddy there?  I am starting to try to figure out bootcamp for this game and STO when it goes free. 

[Rico]

Who's your little buddy there?  I am starting to try to figure out bootcamp for this game and STO when it goes free. 

My T7 driod unit.  You get companions in this game to help you out.  Now I just need more free time to play it!

[Rico]

So, I got a little time in yesterday and made my way to Coruscant.  Man, it looks just like in the movies!  Going to enjoy exploring this place.  Anyone else been playing much?

[batmite]

I have...most recently finished "Chapter 1" of my class quest.. earning my "Legacy" Sur-Name. As of now Im at level 35 and on Tatooine.

Also.. I just spent the past weekend getting my PS3 controller hooked and configured to play this game.. and after much trial and error.. i got it working.. not quite perfect.. but it "feels" so much more natural to me than using a mouse.

[billybob476]

My Sith inquisitor is at level 20 running around Balmorra and running space missions. Tons of fun! Love this game.

[Rico]

I'm having fun too when I can get time to play!

[ChrisMC]

My wife and I will be playing this soon...we will have to meet up in the game!

[billybob476]

Also enjoying the space mission mini games. Pretty simplistic but fun!

[billybob476]

So the first major content update (ver 1.1) released today, new content and bug fixes!

Today we are releasing our first major Game Update, Rise of the Rakghouls. Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ has had a very successful launch, but we know our work has only begun. We want you, our fans, to know that we'll continue expanding and exploring the galaxy, ensuring it's a place where new adventures are constantly unfolding.

Both high and low level players will discover new content and game systems waiting for them in this Game Update. Our goal is to provide something exciting for every type of player in the game: PVP players, Flashpoint fans, Guild members, space combat aces and role-players.

This first Game Update will show everyone how serious we are about expanding Star Wars: The Old Republic, and there's much more to come. We have another major update planned for March and future content arriving throughout 2012 and 2013. We plan to release new Operations, Flashpoints, Warzones, Space Missions, single player content, vehicles, and companion characters. We'll always be improving our existing game with additions like guild banks, PVP ranked matches and interface customization. Our Legacy system expands in March, bringing more options and a new level of depth to the existing character classes.

Our Game Updates will also include bug fixes, balance changes, performance improvements and exploit-proofing based on your feedback. We review reports from the community every day and compare them to gameplay metrics, QA bugs and our own experiences in the live game—where we're playing right alongside you. Although we already address critical issues during our weekly updates, the major Game Updates will implement some of the most sweeping changes and fixes.

Expect a few surprises between these Game Updates, too. You never know when the Republic might strike Dromund Kaas, if a mysterious alien fleet could appear in the Core Worlds... or when the Rakghoul plague of Taris might infect the rest of the Galaxy. Changes are coming, and they'll affect everyone.

We fully intend to support Star Wars: The Old Republic—and our players—for many years to come.

James Ohlen
Game Director

http://www.swtor.com/blog/design-notes-game-update-1.1

[Bryancd]

Wow, this was interesting. When my job and my hobbies collide..

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ea-falls-on-broker-concerns-about-star-wars-2012-01-19?siteid=yhoof2

[billybob476]

Wow, this was interesting. When my job and my hobbies collide..

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ea-falls-on-broker-concerns-about-star-wars-2012-01-19?siteid=yhoof2

There are defintiely some very vocal users in the customer support forums claiming performance issues. I haven't experienced many issues personally though.

[Bryancd]

Well, the stock had run up a pretty decent premium based on expectations for the game. Any shortfalls in sales will be material to EA's earnings.