NEWS - Thursday, February 28, 2002
Lucasarts Chooses Xbox
LUCASARTS CHOOSES XBOX AND PC AS PLATFORMS FOR STAR WARS-KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC
Xbox Version of Star Wars Role Playing Game Expected Fall 2002;
PC Version Slated for Spring 2003
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- February 28, 2002 -- LucasArts Entertainment
Company LLC today announced its upcoming role playing game (RPG), Star Wars
Knights of the Old Republic, will debut on the Xbox video game system this
fall and release on PC early 2003. Developed by BioWare Corp., the dramatic
game features an original story set some 4,000 years prior to the timeframe
of the Star Wars films in an era dominated by an epic conflict between the
Jedi and the evil Sith.
"Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic will be available on two
dynamic platforms, Xbox and PC, both of which are perfectly suited for the
incredibly compelling and high action role playing experience this game will
offer," says Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. "As always, LucasArts'
goal is to determine the best platform fit for each game. In this case,
BioWare's tremendous expertise in the PC RPG genre makes that platform an
ideal showcase for the game, while an Xbox version provides a great
opportunity for LucasArts to establish the first major RPG franchise on that
platform."
"BioWare has been fortunate to develop role playing games that have
been well received over the years," says Ray Muzyka, BioWare's joint CEO and
co-executive producer of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. "In Star
Wars Knights of the Old Republic, we'll be able to bring BioWare's strengths
- engaging story development, striking art and animation style, and
rewarding character development - to the Star Wars universe in a way that
will deliver an amazing game play experience."
Added Greg Zeschuk, BioWare's other joint CEO and co-executive
producer, "The Xbox and PC are both fantastic game machines, and the
development team is committed to pushing the boundaries of both platforms to
make Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic the best role playing game
possible."
Additional information about Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic can be
found on the LucasArts web site at http://www.lucasarts.com/products/swkotor
NOTE: Check out the fresh new Xbox and PC screenshots, click on "Product Profile" to check'em out!
Source: http://www.lucasarts.com/
