KOTOR 3 MMO In-development

Everyone wants a piece of the MMO pie. Afterall, nowadays, it’s the most profitable genre on PCs. If everyone else is doing it, why must EA be left behind? BioWare is now developing a KOTOR (Knights of the Old Republic) MMO. yay.

We’ve got two of the most compelling MMOs in the industry in development,” said Riccitiello. The first title, based on the Warhammer property, will launch soon. “And the one that people are dying for us to talk to them about — in partnership with Lucas, coming out of BioWare, which is, I think, quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stop, for the industry at the point when we get closer to telling you about it.

Does Riccitiello mean the oft rumored Knights of the Old Republic Online?  “Yes,” he said.

Now on Steam - Savage 2: A Tortured Soul

S2 games’ RPG Savage 2: A Tortured Soul is now available on Steam.

Independent game developer S2 Games brings their cross-genre sequel Savage 2: A Tortured Soul to Steam. Savage enabled players to opt for either the fast-paced, run-and-gun action of a first-person shooter game – playing as a Warrior – or the more cerebral and tactical planning of a real-time strategy game – playing as a Commander – working together as a team to defeat the enemy. Savage 2: A Tortured Soul builds upon the addicting, fast-paced gameplay of the original with additional squad-based features and enhanced role-playing game elements which enable players to build their character level and abilities throughout the game.

To celebrate the launch, S2 Games will be offering a five dollar discount on the download and purchase of a Savage 2 from now until May 12, 2008. Pick it up today for just $24.99.

Prototype Delayed till 2009

According to GameSpot, Sierra’s sandbox action title Prototype has been delayed till 2009. The reason for the delay is adding extra polish to the game.

A representative with Sierra Entertainment today confirmed that to be the case with the company’s upcoming open-world action game Prototype. Originally set for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC this fall, the game has been bumped to a nonspecific 2009 release date.

“Since its announcement, Prototype has been regarded by many as groundbreaking and taking the open-world genre in new directions, and in the simplest explanation possible, we need more time to deliver the game the team initially set out to create,” the representative said.