KOTOR III Rumor News Thread

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:33 am

Well, considering how at the bottom of the article it says [via GameBanshee], I think we can assume that it's safe.

FighterTundra · Post by **FighterTundra** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:38 am

good news regarding kotOR III

Well, since the revelation that KotOR 3 has not been canceled Feargus Urquhart, the CEO of Obsidian Entertainment, has some good things to say about the development of a next game in the KotOR series.

"We have been talking with LucasArts to do KOTOR3 since August 2004 and we hoped to do it since KOTOR2 was done. LucasArts is thinking what they want to do with it and we would happily make KOTOR3, if that's what LucasArts wants to do."

So while there has been talks of the next game, Lucasarts still has yet to reveal it's timetable of when they would like to have it completed. At this point, any news regarding the development of KotOR 3 is good news.

source: starwarsknights.com

Bastila_Shan · Post by **Bastila_Shan** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:46 am

Hello

more KOTOR III news.

Ladies and Gentleman,

Some nice person over at the obsidian boards PM'ed me and was nice to pass on this news and link to me. It's about Kotor III.

Also, staying on the subject of deals, has LucasArts approached you to develop Knights of the Old Republic III?

We have been in talks with LucasArts to do KOTOR3 since August 2004 and we'd had hopes to start on it after KOTOR2. LucasArts are currently thinking about it, but we'd be really happy to do KOTOR3 if that's what LucasArts wants.

But nothing's been set in stone?

No.

linkie

http://www.totalvideogames.com/articles ... 80_100.htm

wanna discuss?

Hill-Shatar · Post by **Hill-Shatar** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:02 pm

I've been reading this on many sites now. Honestly? It looks like we're going to have to wait for as long as LucasArts wishes to. They haven't exactly been having a great Track Record for some games of late. Both sequels to some of the best Star Wars games, if not the best, have not been as great as we would have liked... Battlefront II and KotOR II. I have not heard anything on Empire at War yet from friends, but they really need to get some good games out eventually.

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:42 pm

I haven't gotten Battlefront II; wasn't into BF I enough to go rushing out for the second one. KotOR II was good, albeit incomplete, but that's my opinion (frankly, I love Kreia, she was a well-developed character). Empire at War is a bit disappointing. It's mostly like Force Commander and Rebellion rolled up in one, although it's different enough to pretend to be a whole new game. I liked playing it for a while, and I find it addicting sometimes, but it's not so great. So, that's that, Hill.

As for KotOR III not being in production yet by Obsidian, maybe it's possible LA went to yet another company and had them start developing it. LA might be disappointed with how KotOR II came out and went to a different group to have them develop the third game. This may be why no one's coming up with any definitive, concrete evidence on when Obsidian will start it.

Krayt_Dragon · Post by **Krayt_Dragon** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:41 pm

In an interview, Bioware gave a few details about their new project that, according to them, will certainly rattle-up the market the way their past games did like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. Gamers will have to wait till E3 though for more information regarding this game. Here's an excerpt of the interview:

FiringSquad: What other hints can you give us about upcoming projects at BioWare?
Ray Muzyka: We’re looking forward to announcing details about our new MMO being developed in BioWare Austin in the near future. We also have an unannounced surprise or two in the works which we will also be sharing at E3 2006, in addition to showing Mass Effect there. The Dragon Age team is hard at work and we’re very excited about how the game is looking so far.

What could this game be? Another KOTOR game perhaps? Since Ray Muzyka is a KOTOR developer, this title could be another Star Wars installment; however, LucasArts doesn't seem to be too keen with the idea of developing KOTOR3. Another guess would be a Jade Empire MMO since the first game had tremendous impact. PC users still demand a PC version of Jade Empire. I also like to see a new preview of their upcoming original fantasy role-playing game, Dragon Age. Now E3 is getting hotter and hotter with these kinds of annoucements popping up.

http://mmorpg.qj.net/Update-on-upcoming ... /aid/19012

Mission Vao · Post by **Mission Vao** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:08 pm

I sort of hope Bioware does KOTOR3. Obsidian dident do so great on KOTOR2, it really made me confused at the end. Bioware did great on KOTOR. I would be happy to see the 3rd instalment in their hands. If LA was smart they would ask Bioware.

Look at this link...sry if someone already has it posted.[url="http://news.gaminghorizon.com/media2/1137448200.3182.html"]http://news.gaminghorizon.com/media2/1137448200.3182.html[/url]

Mission Vao · Post by **Mission Vao** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:56 pm

Please someone tell me what this "E3" is. On every formus site im on they talk about E3. Is it a magazine or a web site or what? Someone said KOTOr 3 will be in Mays E3 (whatever it is)Someone please repley with the answers I seek.

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:07 pm

It's a show where developers show off new software and games. Generally there are a lot of previews to be found there.

Bastila_Shan · Post by **Bastila_Shan** » Mon May 08, 2006 11:49 pm

I found this on theforce.net, still a little disapointing though. :?

But so far nothing has been seen or written in regards to KOTOR III, Republic Commando II, Star Wars Galaxies' future, and the rumoured title based around Darth Vader. All of those, of course, have never been completly confirmed nor denied by LucasArts as yet ... but we're still hoping.

linkie:

http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/stor ... _98419.asp

DesR85 · Post by **DesR85** » Tue May 09, 2006 2:46 am

I'm going to stick by this, "We do not comment on rumours and speculation," answer at the moment.

Its better to trust sources from Gamespot or other gaming sites. Usually, they are more trustworthy than fansites.

Anyway, about the sequel to Star Wars: Republic Commando, I've heard no news or whatsoever about its announcement from Lucasarts, save for some rumour of an Imperial Commando on Gamespot but it was quickly struck down as bogus.

As for Star Wars Galaxies, I think that game might meet its grave sooner or later, in my opinion. Doesn't look like its popular compared to other MMORPG titles.

Honestly, Lucasarts usually don't make sequels for its hit titles such as Star Wars: Republic Commando. They mostly focus on developing new titles.

Mission Vao · Post by **Mission Vao** » Wed May 10, 2006 2:04 pm

Has anyone heared anything about KOTOR 3 at E3?
I know it just started this morning, but I was just wondering.

FighterTundra · Post by **FighterTundra** » Wed May 10, 2006 3:02 pm

Nope, still no news of kotOR III at the E3, at least not for the xbox360.

Mission Vao · Post by **Mission Vao** » Wed May 10, 2006 3:21 pm

Thanxs, Do you know of a good website that has a list that will update regularly on the E3 list?

DesR85 · Post by **DesR85** » Thu May 11, 2006 12:11 am

There is a game website that regularly updates itself on the current events including E3. Its Gamespot.

Here's the link: http://www.gamespot.com/

Mission Vao · Post by **Mission Vao** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:34 pm

Thanx for the info. I'm starting to get mad that KOTOR 3 hasent shown up yet at E3. Is there some way that LA is trying to keep it a secret and not showin/telling us about it at E3? Or do they have to show all their up and coming products? (sry im still not sure how E3 works)

FighterTundra · Post by **FighterTundra** » Fri May 12, 2006 6:50 am

Maybe there won't be showed anything of kotOR III, probably because they are not yet working on it, or haven't got a trailer or something ready.

DesR85 · Post by **DesR85** » Fri May 12, 2006 11:13 am

As I've been hopping over to Gamespot very frequently, there doesn't seem to be any news whatsoever of KOTOR 3 as far as I know.

[QUOTE=Hill-Shatar]There's been speculation, and pretty much the best results that we can hope for are either:

That LucasArts allows the creation of the game (I believe it was Obsidian that was just awaiting word to start, although it might have been another company)
That they've been keeping it under wraps instead of doing a PR flurry like most companies do... for obvious reasons.

[/QUOTE]

I think that's what Lucasarts will probably do according to what Hill-Shatar said. Anyway, I won't comment much here as the possibility of KOTOR 3 making an appearance seems to be bleak at best.

Mission Vao · Post by **Mission Vao** » Fri May 12, 2006 5:45 pm

A lot of other forums are saying that KOTOR3 is coming out in late2006/early 2007. Where are they getting this? If no REAL info has been put outhow do the know? Some of them say there just guessing but others are stateing it. Something has to leak out sooner later.

DesR85 · Post by **DesR85** » Fri May 12, 2006 8:59 pm

[QUOTE=Mission Vao]A lot of other forums are saying that KOTOR3 is coming out in late2006/early 2007. Where are they getting this? If no REAL info has been put outhow do the know? Some of them say there just guessing but others are stateing it. Something has to leak out sooner later.[/QUOTE]

Usually I don't trust forums when it comes to news relating to new game titles. They mostly focus on rumours and speculation. About the information on where they got the release dates, I think they probably could have gotten it from a rumour and not a credible source.

I know E3 has just ended and there is no news of a KOTOR 3 but maybe its best to wait for an official announcement at the moment.