Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
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Best Android RPGs – Updated!
This guide rounds up the best RPGs available on Android devices, focusing on premium titles with all content accessible out of the box. The list includes classics like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Quest VIII, and Chrono Trigger, alongside modern favorites such as Pascal's Wager and The Banner Saga.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Knight of the Old Republic 2 was great because it peeled back Star Wars' black-and-white morality
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is lauded for its deconstruction of the Star Wars universe's black-and-white morality, offering a darker, more complex narrative. Despite a troubled development and a rushed launch, the game, particularly with the Sith Lords Restored Content mod, is praised for its writing and characters, especially Kreia, who challenges simplistic notions of good and evil.
The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate saga
The Neverwinter Nights mod campaign, Swordflight, is highlighted as a masterfully designed, challenging RPG experience created by a single developer over many years. This fan-made module for BioWare's classic game offers a deep Dungeons & Dragons 3E adaptation, emphasizing strategic planning and resource management, and is praised for its reactive storytelling and unique moral system.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
23.00 – se Playstation State of Play
Sony's State of Play event will feature over an hour of news and gameplay for upcoming PlayStation 5 titles. Confirmed games include Marvel's Wolverine and Marvel's Tokon, with speculation surrounding Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Forza Horizon 6. The broadcast aims to showcase updates and announcements from various global studios.
Wine 11.10 is out with vkd3d 2.0, VBScript compatibility improvements and more
The latest development release of the Wine compatibility layer, version 11.10, is now available. This update includes an upgrade to vkd3d version 2.0, reimplemented XPath support, and further VBScript compatibility improvements. Several bugs were resolved, affecting games like Star Wars Racer, Age of Empires III, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
How The Mandalorians Conquered Star Wars
The Mandalorian faction has become a central element of the Star Wars franchise, evolving from the character of Boba Fett to encompass a rich lore explored in various media. Their iconic armor, moral ambiguity, and adaptability make them a powerful fantasy element that resonates with fans, arguably embodying the core appeal of Star Wars.
Retro Gaming in 2026: The Complete Guide to Playing Classic Games Legally | TAG
This guide explores legal options for playing retro games in 2026, noting that only 13.27% of classic US games released before 2010 are still commercially available. It details subscription services like Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus Premium, digital storefronts such as GOG and Steam, and physical collector's options including Analogue and Evercade hardware. The article also addresses the legalities of emulation, emphasizing that while emulators are legal, downloading ROMs for games one does not own is copyright infringement.
The Daily Grind: What was the biggest missed opportunity for your MMO’s development?
Former Star Wars: The Old Republic lead designer James Ohlen revealed he proposed a top-down redesign to make the MMORPG more like Knights of the Old Republic, but EA's board rejected the idea. This article discusses significant missed opportunities in the development of the MMORPG genre, inviting reader contributions on potential redesigns, course corrections, or hiring decisions that could have altered outcomes.
Star Wars KOTOR: When the Loyalty Missions ARE the Real Mission
This article discusses the importance of loyalty missions in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, drawing parallels to Christian ministry and the value of personal quests. It emphasizes that seemingly small actions can have significant eternal impact, likening them to Jesus's ministry of seeking and saving the lost.
The Mass Effect sci-fi RPG subgenre "hasn't had a good game in a long time", says Hasbro, and it believes Exodus can change that
Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks believes the science fiction RPG genre, exemplified by Mass Effect, has been lacking a strong entry for a long time. He is confident that Exodus, developed by Archetype Entertainment and featuring former BioWare talent, will fill this market gap. The game is slated for an early 2027 release and aims to recapture the feel of beloved sci-fi RPGs.
Tom Kane, voice actor whose work spanned Star Wars: KOTOR to The Powerpuff Girls' dad, dies aged 64
Prolific voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation, has died at the age of 64. His career included iconic roles such as Jedi Master Vandar Tokare in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls. Kane passed away due to complications from a stroke.
Cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake's voiced protagonist and naked robo-person bums bared in this reportedly leaked cinematic
Leaked footage from the cancelled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, originally developed by Aspyr, has surfaced. The cinematic reportedly features a voiced protagonist and placeholder character models. Development of the remake has been troubled, with Saber Interactive and Mad Head Games involved at different stages.
Sorry GTA 6, but I’m more excited about these 5 sequels (and a wildcard)
This article expresses excitement for several upcoming game sequels, arguing they hold more promise than Grand Theft Auto 6 due to potentially more manageable expectations. It highlights anticipated titles from FromSoftware, CD Projekt Red, Larian Studios, and Sandfall Interactive, praising their past work and potential for innovation. The author also touches on the industry's current trend of hype generation versus genuine surprise.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake Scene From Aspyr’s Cancelled Version Emerges – Rumor
A leaked cinematic from Aspyr's cancelled version of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has surfaced, featuring early character models and voice work. The footage shows Captain Carth Onasi and Trask Ulgo, and indicates the player character would have been fully voiced. Development of the remake is now with Mad Head Games under Saber Interactive, with studio representatives confirming it is still in progress.
Star Wars: The Old Republic lead told BioWare bosses "I hate massive multiplayer games" before agreeing to run the MMO and becoming a "highly paid, completely useless person"
James Ohlen, a lead developer at BioWare, revealed he disliked massively multiplayer online games but was tasked with directing Star Wars: The Old Republic. He previously worked on other BioWare titles like Baldur's Gate and Mass Effect.
Star Wars: The Old Republic's original director hadn't played a single MMO before launching its development studio: 'How the hell did they trust me with this much money?'
James Ohlen, the original director of BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic, revealed he had no prior MMO experience when development began. He discussed regrets about the game's launch content and a denied proposal to rename it Star Wars: The New Republic.
BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down
Former BioWare lead designer James Ohlen revealed a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic into a more KOTOR-like experience called 'The New Republic'. Despite convincing Lucasfilm executives Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, as well as EA's Patrick Söderlund, the project was ultimately rejected by EA's board of directors due to concerns over the original game's high budget.
'It nearly killed me': Why studio head James Ohlen left sci-fi RPG Exodus mid-development—and why EA crushing his Star Wars: The Old Republic reboot was the 'beginning of the end' at BioWare
James Ohlen, a veteran designer behind Baldur's Gate 2 and Knights of the Old Republic, discusses his departure from Archetype Entertainment's RPG Exodus, citing the immense pressure of studio leadership. He also reflects on his time at BioWare, detailing how EA's rejection of his Star Wars: The New Republic reboot plan marked the 'beginning of the end' for his career there.
