Gamespot E3 Preview: Interview & Video



Head over to Gamespot for a preview of what we can expect to see reveals of at E3, as they have an in-game trailer (we're working on a dissection) and an exclusive interview with Lead Writer Daniel Erickson, Lead PvP Designer Gabe Amatangelo, and Lead Systems Designer Damion Schubert. Some of the features BioWare will unveil at E3 include a new Blur-produced CG trailer, hands-on with the planet Tatooine, mounts, Warzones, and our first look at raids -- or what BioWare calls "Operations."

Gabe Amantangelo: What you'd know as raids in other MMOs, we're calling "operations" in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Operations will be epic, multi-group events with settings and immersive gameplay inspired by scenes in the Star Wars movies. For examples, players will have to navigate the environment as a powerful Force wielder brings down the room around them; they'll have to work together to solve a code and fend off enemies while they're cornered, and so on.

Additionally, players will be able to enjoy operations as soon as they hit level 50. There will be varying difficulty modes, much like what is found in other BioWare games. The challenge, mechanics, and rewards will vary with the modes. So both the casual and hardcore player will be able to enjoy epic content alongside multiple groups of friends.

Damion Schubert discusses the use of speeders and vehicles in game. He says they were originally torn between animal mounts and vehicles, but ultimately decided with vehicles as it fit better with the overall iconic feel of Star Wars. He also discusses the approach behind crafting and creating a system that either a casual or dedicated crafter can enjoy. Gabe Amatangelo talks about the open-world feel, and how players will be able to attack each other on sight on PvP servers, or on PvE servers if they toggled on their PvP flag.

The interview also touches on Crew Skills, space, boss fights, world story arcs, and more. This year looks to be the biggest yet for BioWare and Star Wars: The Old Republic, and we'll be there to cover it all.

Our Working Dissection is in the Media Gallery below. As with all dissections, we will not cover things seen in the past unless it is important. Feel free to join us in the comments section and let us know what you find. If you find something and we decide to use it, we will credit you. Make sure to keep checking back for more throughout the weekend.

Gallery: E3 Trailer Working Dissection

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