KOTOR goes platinum

LucasArts has inducted the Xbox version of its acclaimed role-playing game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic into its "Platinum Hits" collection. As part of the deal, the game has been rereleased for both the Xbox and the PC at the budget price of $19.95. Developed by BioWare, the Star Wars game lets players choose between good and evil as they control their aspiring Jedi. KOTOR also won GameSpot's Best Role-Playing Game award in 2003. A sequel, subtitled The Sith Lords, is due out by the end of the year.