Today, we’re heading to a galaxy far, far away to explore Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the 2003 RPG that let players shape their own destiny as Jedi or Sith. We begin by tracing BioWare’s rise—from educational software to RPG juggernaut—and how their partnership with LucasArts gave birth to a story set thousands of years before the films. Then, we’ll dive into the development of KOTOR, from its combat system and memorable companions to the tech hurdles and narrative risks that helped redefine what licensed games could achieve. Finally, we’ll reflect on the game’s legacy, its influence on future RPGs, and the status of its long-rumored remake. So grab your lightsaber and decide your path as we journey through the Force on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane!

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Today, we’re navigating shifting gravity and even shakier development timelines as we dive into Prey, the 2006 sci-fi shooter that took over a decade—and four complete overhauls—to reach players. We begin by exploring the ambitious origins of the original Prey, from 3D Realms’ early aspirations for a revolutionary 3D engine to a series of failed prototypes, engine rewrites, and studio shakeups. Then, we follow the game’s surprising resurrection at Human Head Studios, tracing how Cherokee mythology, alien abductions, and groundbreaking mechanics came together in a game that wowed critics and sold over a million copies. Finally, we chart the messy road to Prey 2, its abrupt cancellation, and the eventual reboot by Arkane Studios in 2017—a spiritual successor that channeled System Shock and Dishonored into something entirely new. So grab your spirit bow and prepare to walk the walls on today’s gravity-defying trip down Memory Card Lane!

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