Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Rise of the Hutt Cartel expansion announced, due Spring 2013

Bioware have announced the first expansion for The Old Republic. The Rise of the Hutt Cartel will bring a new planet, new enemies and a level cap increase to the free-to-play MMO, with a Spring 2013 release date being targeted.
The big addition will be an extension to your character’s story. The game’s fully voiced cutscenes will return to tell the tale of a “diabolical plot” by the Hutt Cartel, a criminal syndicate of fat slug dudes. You’ll also get to explore Makeb, a “vibrant alien landscape” containing “a powerful secret” that the Sith and Republic get to fight over.
The expansion will cost $19.99 for the game’s beleaguered free-to-players, while subscribers must part with $9.99 along with their regular sub price.