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This week, we ask Gamestation in Liverpool about EA’s new MMO Star Wars The Old Republic
MCV: Hello, I’m interested in getting The Old Republic. Do you have that in stock?
Gamestation: Yeah we do. We’ve got both the Collector’s Edition and the Standard Edition?
MCV: Oh, what’s in the Collector’s edition?
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Gamestation: Well, you get the statue – er, let me check. (brief pause) Okay, you get The Old Republic galaxy map, a statue of Darth Malgus, the journal of Master Gnost-Dural – whoever that is – a music CD and some exclusive in- game weapons; a flare gun, a mouse droid and a new vehicle. You also get access to a special in-game store, so you can buy new items as soon as you start.
MCV: How much is each version?
Gamestation: £129 for the Collector’s Edition, £45 for the Standard version.
MCV: Is there any sort of subscription fee?
Gamestation: Yep, it’s £18.99 for 60 days. Which is not bad – that’s under a tenner per month.
MCV: Can I buy that in store? Or do I have to sort
that out in the game or on the official website?
Gamestation: No, you can sort that out when you come in to pick up the game. And of course, if there are any games you want to trade-in, that will make it a bit cheaper.
MCV: Does the game actually work? A friend of mine said he hasn’t been able to play it because of server queues.
Gamestation: I don’t play those games, so I don’t know, but my manager has been playing it and he doesn’t seem to have had any problems at all. He thinks it’s better than Skyrim.
VERDICT:
Very impressed with this one. The attendant’s responses were very quick and comprehensive, and he was keen to keep us aware of any additional offers – most notably the Collector’s Edition and trade-ins.
Score: 9/10
Don McCabe, CHIPS
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