Over $8 billion dollars in box office sales. Almost $38 billion in toys and merchandise. A sale to Disney around the $4 billion mark. These gigantic, record-breaking figures are enough to suggest that Star Wars is one of the world’s most phenomenally successful movie franchises of all time. There’s also the millions of fans from around the world who name Star Wars as either a favourite movies series, a creative influence, or even a life-changing piece of cinema. So why is Star Wars so popular? Back in 1977, there were plenty of Sci-Fi movies from relatively unknown directors, and 1977’s A New Hope was just another space-flick with a couple of big names. The big difference however was the depth, the vision and the scale that the original Star Wars movie had that made it such a smash-hit success, as well as the brilliant visual effects, well-paced storyline and superb…
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American High School Shootings Blamed on Video Games
As Parkland, Florida shooting incident dominates the national headlines, America is once again caught in mass hysteria over high school killings that seem to take place on a weekly basis. Statistics show there have been over 18 gun violence incidents on high school grounds in 2018 alone, where students, teachers and passersby were either killed or injured by a gun-wielding minor. The latest in the string of these deadly events, the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, took seventeen lives and sent fourteen more people to hospitals. The perpetrator was revealed to be one Nikolas Jacob Cruz who, at the time of the shooting, was just 19 years old. Adam Lanza was 20 when he slaughtered twenty children and six teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. It was one of the worst massacres in the US history that took place in 1999, at Columbine High School in Colorado, when Dylan Klebold,…
Star Wars Force Arena 22/02/2018 Update News
Another update is here! In this update, the Star Wars: Force Arena developers have focused on improving the balancing of the game that will hopefully bring balance to the Force and give more exciting experiences in the arena. Other improvements with the Recommended Guilds List are implemented as well, so check out more details below: ■ Unit Balance Patch All numbers listed in the balance details are based on the cards at Level 1. Dark Side Unit Balance Darth Maul As one of the strongest Legendary cards and one of the most loved Dark Side Leaders in the game, Darth Maul’s Skill allowed players to play more aggressively. A large portion of players have shared their sentiments about him and we are therefore increasing his Passive Skill Cooldown to challenge players to plan out their strategy more carefully since it may now be risky to charge towards turrets. Imperial Heavy Gunners The…
Star Wars Battlefront II – Patch 1.2 datamined
Here’s some stuff that was discovered by reddit user Heavyweighsthecrown after spending a few hours in the game’s files with Frosty Editor – a game assets editor that’s also used to manipulate game files for mods. He Spent some hours looking at 3D meshes, cryptic command lines, colorful textures, and files named under some arcane system, and this is what he found… But first, a Disclaimer: I don’t know if people already knew this stuff 100% before this latest patch, or if this is new stuff. Also, everything here can easily be verified if you use Frosty Editor yourself to dive into the game files. There are actually 2 head models named “JangoFett”. But he’s without the helmet, and both look very alike. I don’t think they will be used in future models though. The more detailed head is probably the Clone Officer, and the slightly less detailed one is probably the background clones…
Automation’s Effect on Enterprise Tech
Automation’s effect on enterprise tech can be summed up by saying that it has gone from being a novelty to a necessity. It is, and will keep being, a must-have tool in the IT industry this year, and it is just a matter of time before it becomes a staple of the industry. Whether or not enterprises need automation is no longer a question. Automation Can Help Avoid Complications Enterprises are always looking for the easiest, simplest ways to get their tasks completed, as well as discovering the most productive and cost-efficient methods of getting them done. IT tasks, for the most part, are generally very complex, cumbersome undertakings, and get carried out by multiple teams. Having a range of people working on completing similar tasks without coordination can very quickly create confusion, opening the process up to the possibility of manual errors. The best way to solve these is…
Tips for Playing Online
Casino gaming either online or in a land-based casino can be daunting especially for first timers. The range of games is vast and there are many ways to bet and many other factors to consider before playing casino games online. First time players will be relieved to know that it is actually quite easy to get started. Online casino gaming is great fun and there is money to be made. Selecting the Right Casino Choosing the right online casino is a very important step in playing online. The casino should fit all of the player’s criteria. Players should decide on what they want out of an online casino and then look for a casino that can offer these. Good questions to ask before selecting a casino is if it has a good game selection and if the casino offers any bonuses or rewards for those particular games. Does the casino…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Monday February 19 2018
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for February 19 2018. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] Items No Longer Available Helpful links DROID COMPANION: ANNIHILATOR T4-1D Information from TOR FASHION FLAIR: SIGN OF HAVOC Information from TOR FASHION FREELANCER’S BOUNTY PACK Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: FREELANCER’S BOUNTY PACKS Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION OPPORTUNISTS’S BOUNTY PACK Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: OPPORTUNIST’S BOUNTY PACKS Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION TRACKER’S BOUNTY PACK Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: TRACKER’S BOUNTY PACKS Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION PURSUER’S BOUNTY PACK Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: PURSUER’S BOUNTY PACK Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links ULTIMATE…
Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.2
Sledgehammer70 took on the official Star Wars: Battlefront forums, to bring you the next patch for Star Wars Battlefront II! In this update DICE added a mix of requested features and fixes, as well as some brand new items. First off, DICE added additional locations to Custom Arcade: Kashyyyk, Hoth, Endor, Crait, Jakku, and Death Star II. They also launching a new game mode – Jetpack Cargo! This fast-paced mode sees players jumping around in jetpacks wielding rocket launches for the entire round. This mode will only be available for a limited time so check for availability and make sure to jump in and give it a try. Also for a limited time, they have added three new Hero Appearances to the game! Specifically, the Hoth Appearances for Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo. You can preview them in their respective Character Customization screens under “Appearances”. They will be unlockable…
Skill-based Video Game as a Casino Slot Machine
As you may have noticed in TV commercial and other marketing channels, the online casino industry is advancing like never before. As technology is moving forward in such tremendous rate, we see new casino games launched each month, more advanced and with visual effects that closing the gap to modern video games. The question is – where will it end? Virtual reality slots are already here and will probably be standard for most online casinos within a few years. But what’s next? Dreamz have made a prediction of the future, or one part of the future, of online gambling and the casino industry, a future where we see a fuse between Esport and Igaming. As online casino is marching forward, land-based casino is losing ground. Much because the younger generation is online. They must find a way to evolve, hand in hand with the technology, to be able to compete…
SWTOR Share the Love – February Gameplay Highlights
The previous Nvidia Contest promotion is now being given out as part of the SWTOR “Share the Love promotion”. Check it out: Share your Love of SWTOR with Friends – February 13 – 27 We love to give our players REWARDS – we’d love it if you share your love of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ with your friends and everyone gets rewarded! CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS: Refer friends using your personal Referral Link to earn rewards including Cartel Coins, Battle Droids and more! To find out more about the awesome referral rewards program visit SWTOR Invite A Friend. Share your love of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ give your friends who become Premium Players by February 27, 2018, 30-days of Free Game Time when they redeem the “SWTORSHARETHELOVE” Promo Code on their account by entering it at www.SWTOR.com/redeem-code. (Codes must be redeemed by February 27, 2018 at 12:01AM PDT//8:01 AM GMT) Plus, by popular demand,…
SWTOR: Winter/Spring 2018 Roadmap Update
Keith Kanneg just updated the SWTOR comunnity on BioWares SWTOR plans for the rest of this winter and the start of spring. Check it out: Winter/Spring 2018 Roadmap Update | 02.15.2018, 05:35 PM Hey everyone, I think for all of us, this Roadmap process we started last year could stand a bit of improvement. Instead of providing information every 90 days or so, it’s taking a lot longer to get you any information about what we’re planning, and honestly, that needs to change. I’m still reticent about communicating details beyond 90 days, but I do want you to be comfortable with our direction and where we are headed. With this in-mind, we’ve decided to use the Forums as the means to get you the information about the next couple months versus waiting for a Roadmap. This will allow us to be more responsive to your questions, address your concerns, and maintain a…
Virtual Reality Changes the Game for Online Casinos
There was a time when an online casino was a term that was completely unheard of. However, this soon changed, and more and more people began to experiment with online gaming. People began to try their hand at these online gaming portals soon became accustomed to the advantages that these platforms offer. Playing their favourite casino games from the comfort of their homes at any time of their choice was indeed too good an option to miss. However, technology keeps changing, and the online casino world is going to get a completely new dimension with the onset of Virtual reality technology. With VR technology in lay gamers will have access to huge casinos lined with a multitude of games that will be immensely interactive and players would feel as if they were sitting right in a land-based casino and enjoying their game. The VR experience at an online casino So,…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Monday February 12 2018
Here is the weekly cartel market items on sale for February 12 2018. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links OUTLANDER CHARACTER TOKEN 1000 2000 +100% 2000 GALACTIC HERO HAIRSTYLES 180 240 +33% 240 GRAND TITLES PACK 75 30 –60% 50 Information from TOR FASHION IOKATH WYVERN 1500 375 –75% 1500 Information from TOR FASHION EMOTE: SING 100 40 –60% 100 Information from TOR FASHION IMPERIAL ESSENTIALS BUNDLE 500 450 –10% 475 Information from TOR FASHION REPUBLIC ESSENTIALS BUNDLE 500 450 –10% 475 Information from TOR FASHION UNDERWORLD ESSENTIALS BUNDLE 700 630 –10% 665 Information from TOR FASHION THE DISTANCE WORLDS DECORATION BUNDLE 825 742 –11% 825 Information from TOR FASHION THE ARNECLIN MASTERPIECES 975 878 –10% 975 Information from…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – The Road Ahead
EA posted an update on what’s up ahead with Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Check it out: As we embark on a New Year, it’s time for us to talk again about some of the changes planned for the near-term future of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and what the Road Ahead looks like for the game. Here’s a peek at what’s to come. New: Sith Raid We are also extremely excited to announce that we are working on bringing you a brand-new raid experience. This new raid takes place in Star Wars: The Old Republic timeframe and allows players to take on the Sith Triumvirate of Darth Nihilus, Darth Sion, and Darth Traya. The raid will come out with our upcoming Quality of Life update. Expect to see some more updates on what the content will look like – and please keep an eye on forum announcements for more details!…
How Has Star Wars Inspired Industries?
In 1977, George Lucas created a film series about a galaxy far, far away in which one small boy could change the fate of an entire universe. Now, more than 40 years later, the influence of the iconic Star Wars franchise can be seen in industries of all sizes. From military operations using codenames taken straight out of the movies to religious sects being formed based on the Jedi way of life and more, there is no doubt that Star Wars made a serious impact on the world as we know it. Probably the easiest place to start looking at how Star Wars has influenced the world is by looking at the gaming sector, which has not only embraced the universe, but also taken it to new lengths, continuing to incorporate the memorable characters, themes and settings in new games to this day. In fact, if it wasn’t for Star…
Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes – Vader and Palpatine Changes!
The Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes are making some changes to Vader and Paplatine. Below are the news: Emperor Palpatine Basic: LIGHTNING STRIKE FINAL TEXT: Deal Special damage to target enemy and Shock them for 3 turns. Then, Palpatine gains 15% Turn Meter for each Shocked enemy. Shock: Can’t gain Health, Buffs, or bonus Turn Meter. Special 1: The Power of the Dark Side FINAL TEXT: Deal Special damage to all enemies with a 70% chance to Stun them for 1 turn. Shocked enemies are Stunned for 2 turns and have their Shock dispelled. All allies gain Offense Up for 2 turns. (Cooldown 4) Special 2: Let the Hate Flow FINAL TEXT: All other units lose 5% Health and Palptine recovers Health equal to 150% the total amount lost. Palpatine gains 50% Turn Meter for each Shocked enemy. All allies gain Health Steal Up for 1 turn. (Cooldown 3) Leader: Emperor…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Monday February 05 2018
Here is the weekly cartel market items on sale for February 05 2018. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links VOLATILE WEAPON TUNING 2000 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links SATELE SHAN’S ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links GATEKEEPER’S STRONGHOLD PACK 150 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: GATEKEEPER’S STRONGHOLD PACKS 3240 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links SATELE SHAN’S SPARRING LIGHTSABER 250 500 +100% 500 Information from TOR FASHION STRONGHOLD LUXURY DECORATION BUNDLE 1020 1632 +60% 1632 Information from TOR FASHION SCORCHED DEWBACK 1320 2200 +66% 2200 Information from TOR FASHION OUTLANDER CHARACTER TOKEN 2000 1000 –50% 1720 GALACTIC HERO HAIRSTYLES…
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – Known Issues
Star Wars: Battlefront community manager Mat Everett (aka Sledgehammer) took on the official BF2 forums today, and posted a list of bugs that the devs currently are aware of. There are no timeframe on when they will be fixed, but they are on the todo list and the team is looking into them The list will be updated as items are resolved. February 2, 2018 1:08AM Our team is working hard to bring adjustments and balance to many aspects of the game. We’re aware of some critical bugs and much smaller issues and want to get these resolved as soon as possible. The list below is not a full bug list, but primary issues that have been reported that our team is working to resolve. I am not able to promise or provide specific details on when they will be addressed, but the team is looking into these reports and many…
New Star Wars Action Title From Respawn Confirmed
During EA’s latest conference call, it was confirmed that Star Wars Battlefront 2 sales didn’t go as well as expected. Apparently it has sold around 7 mio. copies of the game, which is 3 mio. less then expected. At the same conference call we got a firm release date window for the new Star Wars game from Respawn. EA CEO Andrew Wilson says that the new Star Wars game will drop in Fiscal 2020, which means it will release before March 2020. Though there’s still few details about the new Star Wars game what we do know is that it will be a third-person action-adventure set in the Star Wars Universe and will be a joint collaboration between EA and LucasFilm. Respawn’s previous games include TitanFall 2, though the studio was involved in the Call of Duty franchise at Infinity Ward prior to 2010. As well as working on the…
SWTOR: Patch Notes 5.7a
Here are patch notes 5.7a for to days game update: General Corrected an issue that was preventing players from triggering the shuttle cutscene in Kuat Drive Yards. Chapter 7: The Lady of Sorrows bonus Mission “Clean Up Detail” has had its rewards reduced. Corrected a texture issue for the Guerrilla Tactician’s Breastplate.
Microsoft to acquire Electronic arts and Valve?
Here is an interesting rumor that made the news yesterday. “A reliable source close to Microsoft” with reports of “internal shifts” told Polygon , that Microsoft is creating the necessary situation for an acquisition of Electronic Arts, Valve and Korean outfit PUBG Corp. The reason for the buy up should be to get more exclusives games to the XBOX One. A large acquisition of this nature, especially of publishing titan EA, would be a substantial step in bolstering Microsoft’s gaming software division. Buying Steam would alleviate their problems with the Windows Store. EA is about a 25 billion dollar company. Valve is not a publicly traded company but it is estimated to be about 10 billion dollar company. (estimated based off primary shareholder being worth around 4 billion and holding over 50% of share and aligned with previous estimate growth) Bluehole would be a relatively small acquisition and not sure if it brings…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Monday January 29 2018
Here is the weekly cartel market items on sale for January 30 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links CHAOTIC FORCE-MASTERS ARMOR SET 1440 Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links CREATURE COMPANION: TUK’ATA 1260 2100 +66% 2100 Information from TOR FASHION RECON TROOPER 1080 1440 +33% 1440 Information from TOR FASHION SIENAR PR-3 1350 1500 +11% 1500 Information from TOR FASHION STRONGHOLD UTILITY DECORATION BUNDLE 819 1018 +24% 1018 Information from TOR FASHION LEGACY UNLOCK: CYBORG 120 600 +400% 600 SCORCHED DEWBACK 2200 1320 –40% 2200 Information from TOR FASHION STRONGHOLD LUXURY DECORATION BUNDLE 1632 1020 –38% 1326 Information from TOR FASHION SATELE SHAN’S SPARRING LIGHTSABER 500 250 –50% 375 Information from TOR FASHION
SWTOR: Roadmap Update – Spring 2018
BioWares own SWTOR Producer Keith Kanneg took on the forums to provide a brief update on the upcoming roadmap for SWTOR: Roadmap Update – Spring 2018 | 01.26.2018, 06:55 PM Hey all, As Musco mentioned in the Live Stream yesterday, we’re busy working on an update to the Roadmap which should be available in mid-February. Keep in mind, we’ve just released Game Update 5.7, so expect the Roadmap to give you insight about the next 90 days or so. I’m not ready to discuss all of the summer events and beyond that we’re planning. And, I definitely will not provide any information on what’s included in 6.0 . So, as always, hang in there, and we’ll provide you with what’s going on with SWTOR! For the many of you who have asked privately, yes, I’m doing great, but December and January are typically very busy months for us with all the planning activities….
More Returning Companions comming to SWTOR?
The devs over at Bioware had a short developer livestream yesterday. The livestream was allabout upcoming content in the future. They were online for a grand total of 11 minutes and only talked for about 5 minutes, at which point they just hosted SWTORCentral’s channel as a “demonstration of the new content.” Giveaway on SWTORCentral’s channel 5.7 is cool Name-dropped Kira and Jaesa as companions to return sooner rather than later Keith might troll Twitch chat (he didn’t) Reviewed 5.7’s returning companions and Scyva Roadmap coming in mid-February lol lots more companions coming stay tuned lolz lol lets make Scyva puns Charles won’t confirm that Scyva is the mother of Kai Zykken Plugs subscriber Origin deal *Cuts to SWTORCentral stream The chat was filled with people talking mostly about the Kotaku/Anthem article, and Eric and Charles both mentioned different things going on in chat but not the thing that we were talking about more…