bendak Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 This is the first I have heard of this...sorry if I am late: LucasArts' recent silence by no means equals inactivity. On the contrary, Knights of the Old Republic 3, in development with Obsidian Development, is in the early stages of creation for a late 2006 -- most likely a 2007 -- release. The game should feature more seamless interaction between NPCs and the lead character, as well as better, more economic interactions between party members. We predict the combat system will go entirely realtime, as opposed to partially realtime (the way it was in KOTOR 1 and 2), and RPG fans will be able to enjoy more distinct shades of gray recognized by characters instead of the black and white distinctions made in the first two iterations of the series. While that's in development, Pandemic and LucasArts will deliver a knockout sequel to the surprise action game, Mercenaries in late 2006. Pandemic is working on it for both Xbox 360 and PS3 right now, IGN has learned, and it will include a more developed storyline, bigger, more realistic environments, more weapons and weapon packages, and though we're not sure, a significant online component. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/680/680220p1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 LucasArts' recent silence by no means equals inactivity. On the contrary, Knights of the Old Republic 3, in development with Obsidian Development, is in the early stages of creation for a late 2006 -- most likely a 2007 -- release. The game should feature more seamless interaction between NPCs and the lead character, as well as better, more economic interactions between party members. We predict the combat system will go entirely realtime, as opposed to partially realtime (the way it was in KOTOR 1 and 2), and RPG fans will be able to enjoy more distinct shades of gray recognized by characters instead of the black and white distinctions made in the first two iterations of the series. Great to hear KOTOR 3 is coming. I loved both of the original games (yes I enjoyed KOTOR 2 as well besides the brief ambiguous ending video, I mention that because I know some folks here did not). Though I'm not exactly overwhelmed with joy to hear the series may be moving into full real time combat. I've always liked KOTOR's psuedo turn based/real time engine. I'll gladly give it a whirl, but after being left decidedly disappointed in Jade Empire's combat system I'm apprehensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magness Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Awesome - this is the first confirmation I've heard of this. KotOR III can't get here soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyVolpe Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 I'm among the few who thought he combat in Jade Empire rocked. If it can be implemented in KOTOR3, that would so totally kick ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 I'm among the few who thought he combat in Jade Empire rocked. If it can be implemented in KOTOR3, that would so totally kick ass. :barf Seriously though, I didn't completely dislike the combat system in Jade. Certain aspects of it were disappointing to me. If they can work out some of the issues (such as the bloody useless henchman for instance) and get the game working with the same three party setup decently well, I'd be happy to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I'm more excited about Mercenaries 2 than I am about KOTOR III. Mercenaries was one of the few games released this year that I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 While looking forward to KOTOR 3, I'll echo Squirrel in being more excited for Mercenaries 2. I enjoyed the first one quite a bit and I could see it being a KILLER 360 title if they do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBardon Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 As long as the game doesn't have the technical problems that KOTOR2 had, I'll be happy. I enjoyed both Knights games, but ran into a couple of nasty bugs in the sequel. Not sure where they'd take the story though, unless they go completely peripheral and start fresh with new characters (which might be nice). I'll definitely be pissed if they pull another "Jedi who wakes up not remembering anything" story-it was OK once, but twice was too many times. There has to be another way to start. Maybe ala Fable and have you start as a kid in the academy (who'll probably turn out to secretly be Revan's child)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 unless they go completely peripheral and start fresh with new characters (which might be nice). I'd say that will be the most effective method of continuing the series Chris. The Revan storyline has been wrapped up IMO, its time to move on and start fresh. A new host of characters, and a new time frame to set the story too will do wonders for the game. I hope this time around Obsidian are given the time they need to full complete test, and complete the game to thier liking this time around also. I do believe they have alot of talent (these are same people that brought us Planescape Torment afterall), and seeing as KOTOR was thier "break in" title I expect great things from them in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 i am confused, i thought there was a sequel to mercenaries already coming out in a couple of months called the outfit. anyway, i am still waiting for them to make mercenaries BC. they turned KOTOR 2 over so quickly, i am interested to see how it turns out now that they have had some time to actually spend on development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBardon Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 (these are same people that brought us Planescape Torment afterall) Very true. In fact, they could just remake Torment for the 360 and slap whatever name they wanted on it, and I'd probably buy it. That game was just awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickle Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 We predict the combat system will go entirely realtime, as opposed to partially realtime (the way it was in KOTOR 1 and 2)This sounds like a horrible idea to me. It's as if they tried to define the one element that made KotOR so unique, and then decided to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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