The Game of War fad has brought many popular multiplayer base-building strategy games to the forefront of our minds and now EA will be bringing a Star Wars game to the mix. Welcome Star Wars: Rise to Power. It’s currently in closed pre-alpha testing phase and EA is looking for testers. Registering doesn’t guarantee you’ll get in, but if you want a chance, you better head on over and get signed up. So what IS this game? Here’s what they have to say about it: “Star Wars™: Rise to Power is a mobile strategy game set in the Star Wars™ universe. Still in development, we are inviting Android users on Google Play to join a Closed Pre-Alpha Test where they will have the opportunity to play the game, provide valuable feedback, and help shape the next great EA Star Warsmobile game. In Star Wars: Rise to Power, the war between the Empire and the dawning…
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The Best Star Wars Game Never Made? – Investigating Star Wars 1313
You know how we love Star Wars games around here, and this isn’t the first time a game we were excited about has been cancelled, but Star Wars 1313 was unique in that it had a gritty, darker feel to it than any other Star Wars game to come out before it. It really spoke to an older audience and it was going to be a great 3rd person shooter, even without the Star Wars theme to it. Add that element, that you could be your own bounty hunter, and you can see why it really stood out to a certain class of fans. It was also evolved to look like Boba Fett would be the lead in this game. Either way, it was never meant to be, so we’d never see this come to life. If you want to learn more about the game that would never be, check…
First Look: Star Wars: Force Arena 2.0
Today we are bringing you some information about our next big update, Star Wars: Force Arena 2.0! This update will open up a new era for the game, the Clone Wars era! Version 2.0 will be bringing the Clone Wars era to Star Wars Force Arena. This update will include characters such as Yoda, Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous and more! As the Clone Wars era is steeped in Star Wars history, there are many posibilities for cards. Here are a few of the cards that will form the backbone to both the Light and Dark Sides of the Arena! Mission and Play Pack Changes 2.0 will see an overhaul to the Mission and Play Pack systems. We are going to introduce the new system as it currently stands. As the systems will be overhauled, we want to inform you that when the update is released, all previous missions and…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update mid-August 2017
Here are the latest game updates for Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes. Enjoy! LUKE SKYWALKER NAME UPDATE With the onset of Commander Luke Skywalker, Luke Skywalker’s name has officially been changed to Luke Skywalker (Farmboy). NEW HOPE REWORK In celebration of the of the highly anticipated Hero’s journey, the required characters have been reworked! For an in depth look at their kits and general strategy, please see the links we shared previous to this update below: Luke Skywalker (Farmboy) Old Ben Kenobi Princess Leia Stormtrooper Han Raid Han (Not part of Hero’s Journey, but still getting a rework) Commander Luke Skywalker HERO’S JOURNEY Retrace the steps of the legendary hero LUKE SKYWALKER from his humble beginnings on Tatooine through his daring escape from the Death Star. Fight alongside Farmboy Luke Skywalker, Stormtrooper Han, Princess Leia, Old Ben Kenobi, and R2-D2 to complete this six mission event and unlock Commander Luke Skywalker….
Star Wars: Force Arena – 08/02 Balance Update
Star Wars: Force Arena is getting an update with some rather large changes to the overall gameplay of Star Wars: Force Arena. These changes are quite significant, and the mods will be monitoring the changes carefully. Please note that numbers may change, and we will modify this post to reflect any changes that may happen. Overall Balance Changes Damage Reduction Changes The development team are making some rather large and sweeping changes to all of the leaders in the game. The first of these changes is the Damage Reduction change. At the moment all leaders take 50% damage from cards (except leaders and turrets). We will be increasing the reduction further, so that Leader cards will only take 35% damage from non-Leader cards. This change will allow leaders to get involved in fights for longer. ▶ Reduced the damage done to leaders from all targets except the opponents leader and Turrets from 50% to 35%. Map Balance Map balance plays…
Star Wars: Force Arena: 07/20 Update Details
Here are the latest update details from Star Wars: Force Arena. This time there will be 2 new cards and a host of balance changes! Let’s get straight to it then! 2 New Units Two new units are being added to the game. The Scout Trooper [Galactic Empire] and the Mobile Ray Shield [Rebel Alliance] will be added in this update. Galactic Empire Scout Troopers Scout troopers are specialized soldiers that excel at reconnaissance and infiltration. Their light armor, superior mobility, and their renowned marksmanship make these troopers extremely effective at dealing with enemy threats. ▶Unlocked from Imperial Tier 7: Bronzium ▶Summons two Scout Troopers ▶Their sophisticated weaponry allows them to slow down attacking units Rebel Alliance Mobile Ray Shield The Mobile Ray Shield was built to be portable and is effective when used in large-scale battles. This mobile shield generator creates a barrier instantly upon deployment and protects allies within…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Game update July 2017
Here are the patch notes for the latest game update for Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes BEYOND THE FOREST- EWOK FLASH EVENTS Blink and you’ll miss it- Flash events have returned! If you’re new to Flash events, here’s a quick primer: Flash events last for 1-2 hours and repeat several times over a few days. This time around, your Ewoks answer the call of battle in this multi-tiered event. Power up your Squad and earn gear as you contend with Imperial enemies, Bounty Hunters, and Droids. The true might of your small Squad is tested in the final (and difficult!) BONUS tier, so be sure to be ready! First Flash Event fires off July 22nd ENDOR ESCALATION I & II MARQUEE EVENTS Strange invaders have leveled a nearby village and encroached on Ewok territories! Join forces with the newest Ewoks to join Galaxy of Heroes: PAPLOO and LOGRAY. Earn their respective…
Star Wars Force Arena: Game Update 7/6/2017
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes wasn’t the only game to get a new game update this week. Here are the patch notes for Star Wars: Force Arena. This game update brings 2 new units, the Talz Marauder Army and the Imperial Sharpshooter Army. These new cards will also be accompanied by a round of balance changes. 2 New Units The Imperial Sharpshooter Army is an elite sniper squad that can be deployed onto the battlefield. These amazing marksmen have pinpoint accuracy. The Imperial Sharpshooter Army is very difficult to approach due to the way that they protect each other on the battlefield. Their effectiveness in battle knows no bounds, and they are capable of ripping down parts of the Rebellion with ease ▶Deploys 3 Imperial Sharpshooters to the field. ▶Effective at long range, taking targets down from a safe distance ▶’Imperial Sharpshooter Army’ is unlocked from Empire Tier 6; ‘Bronzium’ …
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Game Update 7/5/2017
Here are the latest patch notes for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. ENORMOUS EWOK UPDATE & FACTION PASS The Ewoks are ready to make the fur fly with a devastating faction pass! Additionally, be sure to give your Ewok Squad a second look as our art team have taken a quality pass at their character models to be more in line with the Endor Moon warriors we know and love. For more details on the faction passes made to our ferocious friends, please read on. Chief Chirpa Changing Attribute from Intelligence to Strength Increased Protection Special 1: Ancestral Secrets Now reads “All allies recover 10-20% of their Max Health and gain Heal Over Time (10-20%) for 2-3 turns. Ewok allies also gain Retribution for 2 turns and Heal Over Time for 1 additional turn.” Omega: Now adds “+5% Heal” in addition to previous bonus of “Heal Over Time Duration +…
Star Wars: Force Arena: Optional Update 06/30
Netmarble Games ( The guys behind Star Wars: Force Arena) released an optional update for the game. This update will address the following issues: 1. Fixed an issue with Spawn timers displaying incorrectly in certain situations 2. Fixed an issue with infinite loading times when switching between different apps in training mode. 3. Fixed an issue where switching between different apps on iOS would cause the game to crash. 4. Fixed an issue where switching between different apps would cause the UI to show incorrectly. 5. Fixed an issue where units could be pushed beneath the game terrain in certain situations. In order to download this patch, you will need to go to your relevant store and download the update. This update is optional, however it is recommended that you download the update to avoid these issues. Star Wars: Force Arena is a mobile real-time PvP game/multiplayer online battle arena…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Game Update June 2017
Here are the latest patch notes for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. What’s New • Grand Admiral Thrawn • Grand Admiral Thrawn Legendary Event • New Guild Banners • Bug Fixes Grand Admiral Thrawn arrives in Galaxy of Heroes! It’s zero hour, and the galaxy sees its biggest threat yet! Will you be the architect of your own destruction? Gather your Phoenix Squadron characters to defeat and collect Grand Admiral Thrawn in this very rare multi-tiered event! Start: 06-15-2017 07:00 UTC | End: 06-22-2017 07:00 UTC Each Tier will indicate the required Star Count of the Phoenix Characters CHARACTERS Grand Admiral Thrawn • 5 Star Dark Side character with the Empire and Support roles o The first Empire character who can dispel debuffs on allies and can create a new debuff, Fracture! Basic: Manipulate • Base: Characters: Deal Special damage to target enemy and grant them Speed Up for 1…
Star Wars: Force arena 1.7 Balance Changes
Star Wars: Force arena comes with a new update that will bring some more balance changes to the game. These balance changes come from player feedback and also match data. Before we jump into the changes, let’s take a quick look at the stats of our newest units, the Imperial Sentry Droid and the Phoenix Squadron. Imperial Sentry Droid Phoenix Squadron Galactic Empire Boba Fett Boba Fett is one of the galaxy’s most notorious bounty hunters. However, his excellence in the battlefield has yet to truly be explored in Force Arena. We are improving his movement speed allowing him to catch his enemies and will also increase the power of his flamethrower. We hope that this will bring more justice to one of the galaxies greatest bounty hunters. ▷Movement Speed Increased from 2.5→2.8 ▷Flamethrower attack increased damage by 50% Imperial Royal Guards The Imperial Royal Guards are entrusted with defending the…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Game Update 5/23/2017
Here is the latest patch notes for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes: New units: Fulcrum Ahsoka Daily login for June: Grand Moff Tarkin. For more information on his Empire faction pass, please see more below! Happy 40th Anniversary! Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope with Double Drops! These events only last 24 hours, so be sure to make your way throughout the Cantina. For more information, please see the schedule when double drops are going to…well DROP below! 5-25 – Light Side (Normal and Hard) Nodes 5-26 – Dark Side (Normal and Hard) Nodes 5-27 – Galactic War, Mod Battles, and Mod Challenges Nodes 5-28 – Cantina Nodes 5-29 – Light Side (Normal and Hard), Dark Side (Normal and Hard), Galactic War, Mod Battles, Mod Challenges, and Cantina Nodes 40th Anniversary gift> You’ve all been waiting and it’s finally begun. It’s time to prepare for the…
Star Wars Dominates Mobile Gaming Market by Covering all Bases
Platforms such as Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad) control the bulk of the mobile market. Chances are, you or someone you know owns at least one device powered by one of those two platforms. No matter which platform you play on, there are a few commonly shared traits. More than likely you are playing using the touch screen only (i.e., not using a bulky Bluetooth controller accessory). You have Internet access either via cellular data or via local Wi-Fi. If you are reading this then you are obviously a Star Wars fan. Being a mobile gamer today and a fan of the legacy in a galaxy far, far away is a good thing to be. The question is, has it always been this good for fans of the story George Lucas started? Star Wars fans have some of the widest choices in games to play. From collectible card games…
Star Wars: Force Arena – 1.55 Update Details
Star Wars: Force Arena added 4 new united from Star Wars: Reels to the game. The units are Hera Syndulla, Chopper, the Seventh Sister and the Fifth Brother Hera and the Seventh Sister are Leader types, while Chopper and the Fifth Brother are their Squad types. Kessel was also added as a new map was also, and the 2 vs. 2 map has been re-balanced with the final turret placement. Check out the announcement below: Squad Leaders, The balancing has finally being completed, and we can finally reveal the new Leader and Unique Cards which will be released in an upcoming server patch. There is also a few small changes to the balance of certain cards, as well as a map change in 2vs2. Check out all the details below! All numbers and screenshots in this notice are subject to change, and if there is a change, you will be notified….
Star Wars the Force Unleashed 3 Prototype Footage
Here is some great footage of Star Wars the Force Unleashed 3 from a prototype. Credit goes to Corra_Ashu for uploading the original footage although we are not sure where that person originally got it either. It’s still pretty cool to look at and it really gives us an idea of what this game could have been. As we’ve written about plenty of times here, the Star Wars universe is no stranger to cancelled projects, especially when it comes to games. We have seen so many cancelled Star Wars games, it’s almost difficult to count. One project that was unfortunately killed was the third installment of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. This is a game that fans of the series were definitely looking forward to so it was a bit letdown when they announced it was cancelled. Really, it never even got as far off the ground as some other cancelled…
A History of Cancelled Star Wars Games
““Star Wars is one of the most popular settings in all of video games, so it’s no surprise that its owners are continually looking to create new bestselling games in the galaxy far, far away. But for every smash-hit like the Jedi Knight series, Battlefront, and Knights of the Old Republic, there are several games that never see the light of day. Games are cancelled for any of a number of reasons. But whether it’s the publisher canning the game late in development or an early concept that never gets fleshed out, it’s always disappointing to see games with huge potential left on the cutting room floor.” How many times have we written about a cancelled Star Wars game here? Even worse is when we tell you about a new game in the making that we’re really excited for, only to find out later, it’s been cut. We hate bringing…
Star Wars: Force Arena 1.5 Preview!
Star Wars Force Arena will receive its 1.5 update is comming closer. This update will include some rather drastic changes, and since these changes are going to impact the game on every level, the devs did a preview for us to enjoy. Check out the details and let us know what you think below. Faction Based Rating Points In the next update, we will be separating your ranking points by faction, rather than having them share a rating. We are hoping that this will allow players to unlock the other 50% of the game, as they can swap factions without risking their main ranking points. The points you have already attained will be calculated into your new ratings points. Based on the ratings points on the end of the season before the update, your main faction will receive the exact same rating points that you have. Your lesser faction will receive points in relation…
Star Wars Gaming Interactive Timeline
Star Wars video games go back to 1982 (a year I am also fond of because it brought me to the world). Some readers may not be old enough to remember the earliest Star Wars games but it’s safe to say any Star Wars fan knows that there have been many more than just the recent surge in games. What if there was a way to see them all in one place? What if you could literally track Star Wars gaming back to 1982? Well, you can. Of course you can. This is the internet and the internet has everything. Huge thanks to Josh Bush (who goes by the name of “Cheese”) who has made this a possibility via an interactive timeline. The timeline covers basically every Star Wars game released, from the Empire Strike Back title published for the Atari 2600 in 1982 to Force Arena, which arrived to mobile platforms just…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Upcoming Quality of Life game improvements – part 1
Star Wars: Galaxy of heroes is getting some combat options improvements with the upcoming patch. Check it out: Greetings holotable heroes, This week we’re going to be highlighting features from our upcoming quality of life update. These features are meant to improve your play experiences and provide some other nifty improvements. Today we’re to talk about two new features, Saving Squad Configurations and Speeding Up Combat! Saving Squad Configurations: Preset Squad Configurations can now be saved and selected in the squad selection screen. This feature is very robust allowing squads to be grouped into tabs (ex. AAT Squads) and rearranged/deleted. Speed Up Combat: Combat speed can now be modified between three settings (1x, 2x, 4x). These speeds are independent of Auto or manual battle allowing increased speed while retaining manual strategy. To see these new improvements in action be sure to check out the video from MobileGamer over on his…
Star Wars The Force Unleashed now free on Xbox One and Xbox 360 thanks to Xbox Games With Gold
Xbox Live Gold members can now download Star Wars: The Force Unleashed at no extra cost! The game usually costs £11.99 to download, but for the next two weeks, its free! All who hold a valid Xbox Live Gold subscription can get free access to everything that The Force Unleashed holds until Feb. 27. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed features an original story set between the third and fourth Star Wars films and stars Sam Witwer as a new apprentice to Darth Vader. Here’s the official game description: The Star Wars saga continues in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed! Take on the role of Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” in a new chapter of the saga set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Unleash over-the-top Force powers and devastating attack combos on enemies with unique…
Darth Nihilus now available in Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes
Yesterdays game update for Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes saw the arrival of Darth Nihilus as a support character “that can instantly defeat enemies by draining cooldowns”. Together with Darth Nihilus comes two other support characters: Sith Trooper– Sith Tank who Taunts and ignores enemy Protection Sith Assassin– Elusive Sith Attacker with Stealth synergy You can read the rest of the patch notes below: WHATS NEW Peace is a lie. This February embrace your passion. Through passion you gain strength. Through strength you gain power, and with that power, the dark side will rise victorious. Characters: New Sith characters make their way to Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes for our Lord of Hunger event. For more information on the event, please see @EA_Jesse event Information post. For a sneak peek on these new Sith, read on! Darth Nihilus- Sith Support that can instantly defeat enemies by draining cooldowns Sith Trooper- Sith…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Sith Faction Pass
The mobile game Galaxy of Heroes will a lot of changes to the Sith faction with this upcomming game update. The update was planned for yesterday, but due to technical issues it has been delayed untill futher notice. February 14, 2017 7:39PM edited February 14 Hey Everyone, We’re working on getting the update out today, but are currently running into a few issues. The update may be delayed 1 day to address these issues. We’ll share any updates we have here in the forums. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you the changes we’re making to the Sith faction with this update. We hope you’re all as excited about these changes as we are! SITH FACTION PASS Count Dooku Basic: Hindering Press Can now debuff non-Jedi, and chance to debuff Jedi is increased. Omega: Can’t be Countered in addition to +15% Damage. Special: Force Lightning Chance to debuff increased….
Star Wars: Force Arena – New Cards and Special Mission
With the patch update the other day, the Force Arena team released a small content update with new cards. Check it out: [Notice] New Cards and Special Mission CM Simon | 2017/02/09 11:37 1. 2 New Units Added Rebel Alliance Meet the peaceful herbivore, Bantha, in Force Arena’s Battlefield. The Bantha is a very versatile animal. It’s fur, leather, meat, and bones are all useful! Even it’s feces can be used as fuel! Such an amazing resource! It also has Blue Milk which is amazing if you haven’t tried it! However, in Force Arena we have no use for such things. We need to tame the beast and weaponize it to strike fear into our enemies! -The Bantha (Not the Rider) is an animal which will move its heavy feet to attack structures. -The Bantha will be able to take an insane amount of damage, but its focus remains on structures….