Gaming site Gamasutra.com reports that BioWare and Elecronic Arts have opened a customer service center in Galway, Ireland that will service the entire global fanbase of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The new customer service center will employ over 400 workers to help ensure a smooth gaming experience for the upcoming MMO. BioWare's Dr. Ray Muzyka had this to say about the new facility.
"MMO launches are complex, and we are determined to set a new standard for a high quality, stable, smooth launch for our fans. Our new BioWare facility and team in Galway is critical to ensuring we deliver on that goal. We?ve got a solid base of people here already in Galway."
Star Wars: The Old Republic is scheduled to launch on December 20 in North America and on December 22 in European Launch Territories.