With the recent updates in Star Wars: The Old Republic news, and the steadier stream of information in general, the community is eagerly anticipating a possible anniversary announcement. Although it is taking place on a Wednesday, it wouldn't be unheard of for BioWare to have a surprise for their fans. Additionally, one of our writers here at Darth Hater, Xanamiar, noticed an odd post by Alyssa Gobelle in the developer tracker called "test" that was promptly removed. Could there be a present waiting for us tomorrow morning?
Lets take a look back at the time line for the major information announcements we've seen so far from BioWare regarding TOR.
October 21, 2008: Star Wars the Old Republic is Announced
December 12, 2008: Bioware releases another press release talking about Story
January 30, 2009: Developer Blog: The Making of Tython
February 13, 2009: Nal Hutta
March 20, 2009: Bounty Hunter Revealed
April 10, 2009: Ord Mantell Revealed
May 8, 2009: Trooper Revealed
June 1, 2009: Deceived Trailer, Full Voice Over Announced, E3
June 12, 2009: Smuggler Revealed
August 21, 2009: Developer Walk Through
August 28, 2009: Sith Warrior Revealed
September 11, 2009: Coruscant Revealed
October 16, 2009: Balmorra Revealed
October 21, 2009: ????
Three major things involving Star Wars have happened on October 21.
1. Carrie Fisher was born.
2. Star Wars: The Old Republic was announced.
3. A writer for Darth Hater was born. (Sorry, couldn't resist)
BioWare knows and understands its community as well as anyone, and it is possible that they might have a surprise up their sleeves. While we aren't certain one way or the other, if there is a special treat, we're sure it will be amazing. Like the proverbial child laying in bed the night before Christmas, we can't wait to find out
Lets take a look back at the time line for the major information announcements we've seen so far from BioWare regarding TOR.
October 21, 2008: Star Wars the Old Republic is Announced
December 12, 2008: Bioware releases another press release talking about Story
January 30, 2009: Developer Blog: The Making of Tython
February 13, 2009: Nal Hutta
March 20, 2009: Bounty Hunter Revealed
April 10, 2009: Ord Mantell Revealed
May 8, 2009: Trooper Revealed
June 1, 2009: Deceived Trailer, Full Voice Over Announced, E3
June 12, 2009: Smuggler Revealed
August 21, 2009: Developer Walk Through
August 28, 2009: Sith Warrior Revealed
September 11, 2009: Coruscant Revealed
October 16, 2009: Balmorra Revealed
October 21, 2009: ????
Three major things involving Star Wars have happened on October 21.
1. Carrie Fisher was born.
2. Star Wars: The Old Republic was announced.
3. A writer for Darth Hater was born. (Sorry, couldn't resist)
BioWare knows and understands its community as well as anyone, and it is possible that they might have a surprise up their sleeves. While we aren't certain one way or the other, if there is a special treat, we're sure it will be amazing. Like the proverbial child laying in bed the night before Christmas, we can't wait to find out
Comments
"Brace yourselves folks! We have just confirmed that the "lightsaber" will be an equippable item for certain force using classes. Yes, just like the movies, your can be a hero capable of wielding this might weapon. Now satiate yourselves with these low res concept art photos of this ancient and powerful device. Also, click here to read about the developers difficult decision in deciding whether to bring the lightsaber into STAR WARS THE OLD REPUBLIC."
Currently I am not expecting anything this wed. but am hopefuly for friday. However, I definately am not ruling out wed.:)
P.S.: Found another typo," Although it is taking place on a Tuesday" the 21 is a wednesday.