Star Wars and Raph Leave SOE?

Gamespot reports that Raph Koster, chief creative officer for Sony Online Entertainment, has left the company. While Gamespot seems to confirm this news, there are a number of MMOG-related rumours swirling at GDC. Mythic may be in EA's sights for acquisition, and Sony Online may soon be losing the rights to the Star Wars license. IE: No more SWG. Grimwell online has a rundown on these virulent rumours. Chris Kramer (from SOE) said words to the effect of "We're in it together for the long haul." SWG will be staying with Sony Online for some time to come.

Re:Maybe a purge is needed...

[DrMrLordX]

There was one beast tamer in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Remember the fat guy in Jaba's Palace that cries when he sees that the rancor has been killed? That's a beast tamer. He probably raised the rancor from a . . . rancorling or whatever you call the baby ones.