massively.com reports that
 
  "... we have received more news on TOR's space combat in the upcoming October issue of PC Gamer. The seven-page spread confirms that the space combat won't be a free-form flight simulator like X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, but instead will be a "tunnel shooter" designed to create highly cinematic battle sequences for players to experience. Space combat hotspots will be unlocked as players progress through the game, and while they'll initially be solo instances only, eventually BioWare hopes to implement PvP and team combat in the future..."
 
  I'm speechless. Well, except for "have-you-fucking-lost-your-fucking-mind" variety speeches.

  SeanDahlberg wrote on the official SW:TOR forums:
 
  ... If you’ve been following the news coming out of the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ panel at Comic-Con International, you’ve heard the announcement that we will indeed have Space Combat as part of the TOR experience! But what does that mean? Space combat is an alternative gameplay experience to the primary game of storytelling, questing, and ground-based combat. In space combat, you fly your personal ship to various “hot spots” on your galaxy map. From there, you will blast your way through asteroid fields, enemy fighters, frigates, destroyers, and a variety of other obstacles that will evoke memories of some of the great Star Wars™ space battles.
 
  To learn more, pick up the October 2010 edition of PC Gamer which hits newsstands starting August 17th for screenshots and an exclusive interview or check back with us in the weeks to come.
 
  Check out the cover of PC Gamer's October edition here:
 
  http://www.pcgamer.com ...

  According to an official announcement the game's testing is underway.
 
  "... Game Testing is an on-going process being rolled out in several phases. These phases began with smaller, more focused tests with community members from North America, and later will expand to other territories..."
 
  Those selected to test will be notified via email with more information on accessing the Game Testing Portal.

  The SW:TOR multiplayer video shown at E3 allows us to have a glimpse of the game's multiplayer mode.

  A new Cinematic Trailer for SW:TOP has been released at E3!
 
  The trailer shows us "...Recently promoted to Darth, Malgus launches the first of many surprise attacks that would become his trademark during the Great War, perfectly timing the assault with a feint that pulls the Republic fleet light-years away. Thousands of assault droids and hundreds of Sith set the heart of the Republic ablaze, and Alderaan's few defenders are swept away with ease..."