Time for more Star Wars: The Old Republic info! This time around, Joanna Berry, a writer for SW:TOR talks about the thought process that went into crafting the Jedi Consular. Perhaps the most revealing piece of information when it comes to the storyline of the Jedi Consular comes from Joanna herself when she notes that:

 BioWare has a long history of producing kick-ass RPGs. With recent hits like Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age, and older games like Baulder’s Gate and Knights of The Old Republic, it’s hard to argue with their success. MMOGs are a different beast altogether though, and many obstacles lay ahead for BioWare if they hope to bring any of the roleplaying elements they are famous for to Star Wars The Old Republic.

Today's update to the Star Wars: The Old Republic site is a look at the Sith Inquisitor through the eyes of writer Rebecca Harwick. She explains that the team knew from the start that the game needed more than one Sith class to explore the Sith order from different perspectives. The Inquisitor is the epitome of

As per our Bioware contact:
While we have not announced a specific date, we can confirm that we are targeting a spring 2011 release for Star Wars(tm): The Old Republic(tm). We've got a lot of exciting updates and reveals planned throughout 2010, including the first-ever hands-on testing for the game. It's not

BioWare has revealed Dromund Kaas as the latest playable planet in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Dromund Kaas is the home of the Emperor and the center of the Empire. You can read more about the planet on the HoloNet or after the jump. Also, check out the flythrough video for a closer look at Dromund Kaas.

In addition,

No rest for BioWare as they release a new Star Wars: The Old Republic developer diary for the holidays.

Inspired by notorious characters such as Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, the Sith Inquisitor and Sith Warrior take different approaches to their rise to power. The Sith Warrior achieves victory through pure aggression and might while the Sith Inquisitor excels by cunning ambition and Force manipulation.

From storyline, to art style, to combat tactics, each design decision was made to support the dark side themes of power, domination, and destruction.

Watch Developer Dispatch: Designing the Dark Side, and learn how Star Wars: The Old Republic developers created this dominating force.

We've known about the class for weeks, but today marks the addition of the Sith Inquisitor to the HoloNet. Information on all eight classes can now be found on the HoloNet, so check them out and decide which ones you'll be playing when the game launches.

You can read all about the Sith Inquisitor after the jump. Be sure to check the HoloNet page for screenshots and videos of the Force user in action.

 by Damon Cap 

After the mess that was Star Wars Galaxies, they really did not have anywhere to go but up.  It sure does not look like they are content to just up the ante from Galaxies, they are looking to really bring something special to the MMO world.  The latest news from Bioware and LucasArts shows us some Alderaan goodness.  Take a step back on the Star Wars timeline and engross yourself in one of the most famous planets in the universe.  More screenshots below.

Ever wonder what happened on Alderaan before the Death Star reduced it to an asteroid field? Now you can see it for yourself! We are excited to announce Alderaan – a planet famed for its natural beauty – as the next playable planet in The Old Republic™! For thousands of years this planet has been a shining example of peace and diplomacy, but now a bloody civil war threatens the legacy, and the very future of Alderaan.