• SWTOR Encyclopedia Trailer

    A new video was recently made available featuring the Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia. A hardcover book to be released on October 12, 2012, the encyclopedia promises to provide detailed looks into several aspects of SWTOR. Several of the BioWare writers who worked on SWTOR are credited as authors of the book, including Hall Hood, Joanna Berry, Charles Boyd, Ian Ryan, and James B. Jones.

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    Since its release in 2011, the massively multiplayer online role playing game Star Wars: The Old Republic has captivated thousands of gamers and Star Wars fans alike. Now comes the ultimate in-depth guide to the turbulent and fascinating world featured in the game — The Old Republic.

    Created in full collaboration with LucasArts, this in-depth companion covers the spectrum of characters, weapons, vehicles, events, and planets of Star Wars: The Old Republic. More than just an encyclopedia, it is the ultimate guided tour of the dangerous and mysterious universe found in a galaxy far, far away.

     The video can be found after the jump.

    Speaking of SWTOR related books, it's worth noting that Drew Karpyshyn's novel, Revan, became available in paperback this week. The book has several tie-ins with events found in-game and is a must read for players interested in the lore surrounding Revan.

  • DevTracker Highlights For The Week of June 28, 2012

    Game update 1.3 hit the live servers this week, and, although it’s small, we’re getting our first taste of things to come in 1.4 in this week’s DevTracker highlights. Systems Designer David Hunt discusses 1.4 and the re-itemization of loot in flashpoints. Online Community Manager Joveth Gonzalez shares some of the philosophy behind the European server transfers from RP-PvP to PvP. Writer Joanna Berry discloses backstory on Tython and the Columi. Gameplay Programmer Matt Boudreaux points out upcoming customization options for companions. UI Programmer Erin Wentworth grants a request for a custom keybind in an upcoming patch. Hit the jump to see all the highlights.

  • SWTOR Encyclopedia Information

    Some updates on Twitter today by several Star Wars: The Old Republic writers have shed some light on a new book coming out in October of this year. The Star Wars: The Old Republic: Encyclopedia is listed on Amazon with a publication date of October 15, 2012.

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    Since its release in 2011, the massively multiplayer online role playing game Star Wars: The Old Republic has captivated thousands of gamers and Star Wars fans alike. Now comes the ultimate in-depth guide to the turbulent and fascinating world featured in the game — The Old Republic.

    Created in full collaboration with LucasArts, this in-depth companion covers the spectrum of characters, weapons, vehicles, events, and planets of Star Wars: The Old Republic. More than just an encyclopedia, it is the ultimate guided tour of the dangerous and mysterious universe found in a galaxy far, far away.

     Check after the jump for some of the quotes by SWTOR writers who helped on the project.

  • DevTracker Highlights For The Week of August 10, 2011



    This week's DevTracker Highlights give a hint at not only what Smuggler players can look forward to, but also how other classes interact with each other. Principal Lead Combat Designer Georg Zoeller covers the various play-styles of the Smuggler class, a group concealment ability, and survival in PvP. Lead Systems Designer Damion Schubert describes how completing a class story quest with a group of the same class will work. Writer Joanna Berry examines the philosophical similarities between the Jedi Consular and Trandoshan. Hit the jump to see all the highlights.