Bioware has released the official StarWars: The Old Republic E3 2011 trailer, and it is just what the doctor ordered following the recent flagging interest in the game. The initial hype around The Old Republic was massive, thanks to it being based on Star Wars and developed by BioWare. More recent reports from people who have actually played the game have suggested its not that great, and thus have dulled the excitement.
The E3 2011 trailer gives us plenty to get excited about all over again, showing of its vaunted “cinematic storytelling” which looks to put an end to the static set-piece characters that come standard with most MMOs. I’m pretty sure they have Duke Nukem voice actor John St. John making a cameo at 0:28, but otherwise the voice acting sounds passable.
The graphics are decidedly cartoony, but the overall look and feel seems to work. The video also displays combat sequences as well as “companion characters.” Probably most exciting are the personal starships which players will use to explore “a galaxy of worlds”. Also featured are smaller vehicles, a galactic trade network, social hubs, crew skills, raids, PVP zones and flashpoints.
There’s been no confirmation on when we can expect The Old Republic to hit shelves, but early indications suggest either late this year or early next year.
Star Wars: The Old Republic E3 2011 trailer, courtesy of Gamespot
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