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.

It's sneak peek time! It's been a long time coming indeed, but now, we finally get to see what we can expect in that new Star Wars MMORPG that BioWare's cooking up. They've finally released the first batch of screens for Star Wars: The Old Republic - and they're huge! We've got ight sabers and Force action right here. What more can you ask for? Grab your Jedi garb and Force-jump to the full article for some screens! [Insert wookie gurgle here]

Gino D. and I got into a debate a few days ago while we were talking about Final Fantasy 12. We came to talk about RPGs and how nowadays, most of them are beginning to feel like MMOs. This is probably what got me interested in this piece of news.

While RPGs are beginning to feel like MMOs, it sounds like the upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic, is aiming to feel like an RPG. Details after the link.

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.

It seems that the long-rumored Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic MMO game is true after all, and will be "officially" unveiled later this month. It's about time they upped and decided to "officially" unveil their "secret" game. Everyone already knows about it. More 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.

It's that time of the year again, and SOE is kicking off their 2008 Sony Online Entertainment Fan Faire. This year's event will have SOE president John Smedley delivering the keynote address, as well as loads of fun gaming-related activities for the attendees. Event details can be found after the jump.

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that it has implemented a voice chat service for EverQuest 2 and Star Wars Galaxies. Further details on the new service are available in the full article.

Sony Online Entertainment's Star Wars Galaxies has gotten game update 5 which adds a lot integrated voice chat, an in-game browser, and more. So hop on that speeder and head on over to the full article for the full patch notes.