It's been almost a year since Bioware and LucasArts announced Star Wars: The Old Republic, and now they're finally ready to start letting gamers try out the new MMO. Both companies have announced that beta signups are now a go starting today.

We have for you now, over at the full article, the first video documentary for BioWare and LucasArts' Star Wars: The Old Republic. Here, you will find new concepts, new screenshots, and real-time production gameplay video, so go ahead, see it for yourself.

Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive recently spoke at the BMO Interactive Entertainment conference and shared his opinion on the game industry's standing amidst the ongoing economic turmoil. His observation: they're not immune from recession. His prediction: it's not looking good. Find out more about these earth-shaking revelations after the jump.

Looks like console MMOs are becoming the trend. Electronic Arts has confirmed that console versions of Warhammer Online and the recently-announced Star Wars: The Old Republic are under consideration. Sounds like a very solid "maybe."

 "The worst-kept secret in the video game industry" finally comes out into the open. The KotOR-based MMO has officially been announced bearing the standard Star Wars: The Old Republic. Check out concept art and early screens after the link.

The UK is in the grip of the force as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed enters software charts at top spot. The game marks the biggest release week ever for a Star Wars game, and the biggest launch since Grand Theft Auto IV. What else is hot in the UK? Find out after the link.

The move to sack a hefty number of employees may be coming back to haunt publisher LucasArts. There's been word that a disgruntled employee who lost his job is out for a little payback. Information about future releases have allegedly been leaked. Know more in the full article up next.

Developers put a lot of work into MMORPG dungeons. Have you ever found yourself enthralled with a particular dungeon in Star Wars Galaxies?

Have you ever wondered how Sony Online Entertainment managed to put it together? If so, then let artist Christine Chugon tell you all about how SOE constructed the Tomb of Exar Kun. Turn to the full article after the jump for more dungeon-building details.

Curious as to that changes and improvements the development team over at LucasArts is doing to make Star Wars Galaxies better? Well, technical director Tony Tyson has just outlined their current programs regarding this. The full details after the jump!

Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts are informing every Star Wars Galaxies players that customer support for the game will be limited to chat and email only for today.

This is in observance of the Presdents' Day event. Normal operations including phone support will begin tomorrow. Know more about this development after the jump!