"The Old Republic" will be LucasArts' second online "Star Wars" game. "Star Wars: Galaxies" was released in 2003, but the popularity of the multiplayer game — which takes place after "Episode IV" — has since dwindled. LucasArts online director Tom Nichols said "Galaxies" will remain open but will be completely separate from "The Old Republic."

"The marketplace will obviously tell us what will happen," said Nichols. "We think the games can live side-by-side. They obviously have very different timelines and will have very different game mechanics. 'The Old Republic' really has an emphasis on story."

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Wat er dus eigenlijk staat is als SW:TOR veel impact heeft op SWG  dan zal LA waarschijnlijk SWG van de hand doen want het gaat nog steeds om harde dollars en een verliesgevende game in leven houden is niet de style van Lucas.
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