BioWare has posted a lengthy interview with Dave Shramek who is lead World Designer of Star Wars: The old republic, Behind The Scenes Of World Design With key non-playable-characters (NPCs) like Darth Malgus, Tau Idair, and others leading the charge in the upcoming ‘Onslaught’ Expansion, it’s no surprise that a lot of thought goes into their creation, but what about other less known NPCs? What about that arrogant guy at the cantina, or the vendor down that dark alley? To get some insight into what goes into creating the miscellaneous characters that populate the universe of Star Wars: The Old Republic, we sat down with our Lead World Designer, Dave Shramek. During this behind the scenes look, we’ll dig into creating one of the ruling gangs of the upcoming planet, Mek-Sha. For starters, would you like to introduce yourself and explain a little bit about what you do on the team?…
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Must-Have Items For Best Gaming Experience
When it’s time to sit back and relax while enjoying your favorite game, it helps to make the experience even better when you have some things with you that take your gaming experience to new heights. Take a look below at some of the items you can get for the best gaming sessions ever. It’s Like Listening To Art When it comes to gaming accessories and hardware, your speakers are extremely important. Maybe you’re not the type who loves headphones, so getting yourself some decent gaming speakers with Dolby and surround sound will make you feel like your room is in the game! Maybe you’re a fan of “Star Wars: The Old Republic” and just want to listen to those beautiful Lightsaber sounds as if the fight is going on right next to you. Nothing beats the thrill of flying in your Starship, jumping into hyperspace, and hearing every single…
Star Wars Part 2 Attack on Endor Fan Film
Oooh, it’s fan film time again! You know how I love these. This one is a little different because it’s actually from Star Wars: Battlefront and it’s pretty cool how they do their videos. It’s definitely fun and enjoyable, even if you don’t play Battlefront. If you do play, you’re going to recognize some locations and other details and it should be a fun watch for you as well. I’m all about anything Star Wars and anything creative so I have to share this one with you all. They teased us with a trailer and now we have the next installment to enjoy. The latest from xXMINIJARVISXx brings us Part 2 of an epic battle, the Attack on Endor. If you missed the beginning, here’s the trailer: You can see the film yourself right here: So, what do you think? All in all, I think it’s well done. It’s a…
10 curiosities about Star Wars that will blow your mind
Author: Ines Marinho Star Wars is definitely one of the most popular franchises and it continues to produce blockbuster movies that drag crowds to cinemas. Besides that, is also a matter of discussion within the geek community and a massive appeal for cosplayers. Even in the not so nerdy world of sports, fans have customized helmets for teams from NFL playoff favorites. Anyway, what brings us to this article is the hidden secrets of the franchise. Do you think you know everything about Star Wars? In January 1975, a guy named George Lucas was working on the second draft of an epic sci-fi opera named “Adventures of the Starkiller: Episode One: The Star Wars”. One of the many problems the screenwriter found during his work was the lack of female characters. This work of him would eventually become Star Wars: A New Hope and Luke Skywalker was nearly an 18-year-old…
Fan Film: Kylo Ren vs Darth Vader – FORCE OF DARKNESS
It’s fan film time again! Woooo! Regular readers know how much I love this. Seriously, I could spend all of a quiet Sunday afternoon just browsing YouTube and checking out these awesome fun videos. This one is perfect for fans of Kylo Ren or Darth Vader. What would happen if you pit those two against one another? Crazy, right? But here we get to see one person’s idea of what that might look like. It’s called Force of Darkness, and the short is just over 10 minutes long. So grab yourself some popcorn or a bag of chips and settle in for a little look-see. Here we have another fan film, this one from SeizeThe Frame When it comes to fan film quality, this one is up there. I can’t imagine what they’d do with a professional budget, but I’m sure it’d be awesome. You can tell a HUGE amount…
SWTOR: Spoils of War Livestream Recap
Here is a recap of everything we talked about on the livestream today. We will be posting a robust blog with the same information in the next few days. Keep in mind that all of this is still in development so is subject to change. Here goes! Se “Spoils of War” Community Livestream @ 4:00pm CDT fra SWTOR på www.twitch.tv Communication and Feedback(00:09:10) Our plan for Onslaught communication is to follow this cycle. Deliver information (stream, blogs, etc), gather your feedback, circle back to discuss that feedback with you, move into hands-on on PTS. Itemization is split up into two primary categories, the items themselves, and how you acquire them. We will break those out individually. Items(00:19:55)There are two major types of items we want to talk about (sets and tactical items) and a new bonus stat that those items will receive (Amplifiers). Let’s break each down. Set Bonuses In combination with…
How Star Wars Has Dominated
The franchise of Star Wars has been a stable in pop-culture since the 1977 release of Episode IV- A New Hope. However, nobody could foresee just the dominance that it would enjoy around the globe in enticing fans on multiple formats in-game, comic books, television and of course film. Before the release of Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker later this year the franchise is reportedly worth a staggering $65 billion, and it is the world record holder of the most successful film merchandising franchise. Along with this Star Wars is ranked fifth on the rankings in the highest-grossing media franchises of all-time; sitting behind Pokemon, Hello Kitty, Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse & Friends. But, in what areas has it excelled away from the big screen? Game The franchise has excelled when it has come to video games and online games. The sector of video games was first…
Star Wars Republic Commando – Basic is Best
Sometimes you just need to go back to the basics to do a game right. In today’s modern age of video games, we see all the bells and whistles. And sometimes, we want ’em. But other times, all that fancy stuff gets in the way of an otherwise good game. Have you ever wanted to play a game so bad but then you try it and all the shiny stuff they wanted to cram in there took away from the actual gameplay and story? Or maybe you couldn’t even play it on your system because they wanted to go crazy with graphics and other elements? There is something to be said about keeping it simple. Sometimes the most basic game can be the best game. That’s what people are saying about Star Wars Commando right now. Originally released in February of 2005, the first-person shooter came with some setbacks for…
A new expansion, Onslaught, is coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic
BioWare Austin held a Community Cantina at Star Wars celebration, were they announced a brand new SWTOR expansion titled Onslaught. Coming September 2019 and free to all subscribers. Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught puts you at the center of the reignited war between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Will you remain loyal to your faction or work to undermine and sabotage their war efforts? The choice is yours. Explore two new planets, a new Flashpoint on the war-torn world of Corellia, a new Operation set in the lush jungles of Dxun and more! Reap the spoils of war with reworked itemization, an increased level cap, and new abilities. Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught is coming September 2019, free to all subscribers! The War Reignites! War between the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire blazes across the galaxy. Crucial resources dwindle as piracy and crime escalate dramatically. Amid this…
Star Wars Fan Film “Shrouded Destiny”
Here’s the start of a very interesting fan film. Shahbaz Sarwar was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark and has been working on a film draft for 2 1/2 years. This is a test shot of that script in action. I really don’t want to ruin it by telling you much more about the film/story itself. You just need to watch it. It’s just over 6 minutes, so it’s not going to take up a lot of your time, but I think you’ll be glad you watched. It had me both rolling with laughter and screaming at my screen. It’s good. Very good. I’m going to let you see for yourself, but allow me to tell you a bit about the creator and the project itself. This is what Sarwar has to say about it: Like many people, “The Force Awakens” really got a lot of people back into Star…
Is a Mouse Bungee Worth it for Gaming?
Gamers understand that having the right gaming set up is essential for ensuring comfortable playing for hours at a time. Being able to sit at your computer and move around with ease is critical for avoiding wrist injuries and the frustration of when the cord seems to snag on things it should not snag on. Making sure that you have a mouse bungee is a cheap, easy way to making sure that your gaming set up is perfectly able to keep you feeling comfortable throughout game play. What are Some Problems Gamers without Mouse Bungees Experience? The biggest problem that gamers who lack mouse bungees come across is the snagging of the cord. Despite your best efforts, gravity works to keep the mouse cord falling behind the desk or going to its lowest point. This is where snags are caused, and they are especially frustrating to gamers because the snag…
The Gambling World in Star Wars
Throughout the Star Wars franchise, gambling has played a big part in the lives of our favourite characters. In one of the most recent movies, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, a whole new city based purely around gambling was introduced to the scene, called Canto Bight. This city is only for the wealthiest in the universe and is filled with racetracks and casinos. Here we take a look at gambling in the Star Wars franchise, including some of the most famous scenes and casinos in which gambling took place. The Casinos in Star Wars With Star Wars being a very family-friendly franchise, the casinos are not seen for very long throughout the movies, but they are often visited and mentioned in many of the spin-off pieces and this proves just how much gambling is a part of the universe in Star Wars. There are a few casinos that we see…
Gambling: An Examination Into Gaming Addiction
Gambling is everywhere. Lottery tickets, casinos, poker tournaments, online gaming, and sports betting. As a society we are inundated with opportunity to take a chance, spin the wheel, roll the dice, and perhaps win big; or just as likely, lose big. In fact, recent surveys have shown that in the United States alone, 80% of adults 21 and older have engaged in some type of gambling activity. With the growth of the gaming industry, the advent on online casinos (for example German online casinos – https://automatenherz.com/online-casino/ ♠️|♥️|♣️|♦️ ), and other online gaming sites, more and more people are introduced to gambling at a younger age. With the popularity of Celebrity Poker, Poker Stars tours and televised tournaments appearing on mainstream TV, gaming seems to be everywhere, and everyone seems to be doing it. Gambling is part of American culture. For most, it is simply an enjoyable pastime. Based on a…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Monday March 11 2019
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for March 11 – 2019. 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] Interesting Notes from this update: GOLD MOUNT PACK is available again. Has been off the market for about 11 months GOLD MOUNT PACK is at a new low price for the first time: 700 Changes to the Cartel Market detected Items No Longer Available Helpful links GTN Low GTN High GTN Average UBRIKKI CRIMSON CLAW Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found Items Available Again Price Helpful links GTN Low GTN High GTN Average GOLD MOUNT PACK 700 Information from TOR FASHION 55,000,000.0 55,000,000.0 55,000,000.0
Gambling Galactic: Star Wars 8 Director on Canto Bight, the Casino Planet
All Star Wars fans out there are eagerly awaiting the latest installment in the legendary franchise, The Last Jedi. Even those who might not consider themselves fans (Trekkies, you know yourselves) will have felt the expectant excitement pervading the movie scene online and in the real world. One of the most intriguing teasers from the studios is the confirmation by director Rian Johnson that the new planet to be featured in the Star Wars universe will be known as Canto Bight. Rolling the Dice After months of speculation and tentative suspicions after the name began floating about while the film was shooting on location in Croatia, fans are excited at the prospect of Canto Bight, which promises to be an interesting stage for the on-screen action, even by the astronomically high Star Wars standards. Fans noted that the name sounded suspiciously close to “casino bright”, and the director was gracious…
Sharpen Your DFS Knowledge and Bring that Knife to Your Next Monkey Fight
There’s a new monkey in town, and daily fantasy sports enthusiasts are going to love it. The site helps add some fun twists to everyday sports betting. It expands on the idea that beyond just winning cash, the opportunities should be fun. Monkey Knife Fight is just that, fun and a lot of it. Best of all, you can use a free $50 sign up bonus with an exclusive monkey knife fight promo code. It’s free and instant. What is the Monkey Fight? Monkey Knife Fight is a daily betting site that adds entertaining twists to sports betting. Sure, it’s fun to employ game strategy to use the point spread or pick the game’s over/under score. But, this site loves to have run and likes to monkey around with your mind. You can bet on all sorts of fun prop bets, with equally as funny names. Basketball bettors can wager on a game’s…
Star Wars Slot Machines
Generally, science-fiction has always been a thing for many years. However, it was not until Star Wars was released that it blew up in popularity. Nobody would have anticipated the cultural influence it will have back upon its first release. Now, it has gained an army of fans that are very loyal throughout the world. Bearing in mind that the name Star Wars is associated with a billion-dollar movie franchise, it’s no surprise to see a lot of knock-off products appear on the scene. One of the knock-off products appears to be a new online slot game by 777IGT called Star Wars. With what it has to offer, Star Wars definitely does not stick to the film franchise since it throws several peculiar features into the mix. Weird at Times It should be known that this game is not a licensed Star Wars product, by no means. This likely…
An Idiot’s Guide to Esports
The esports industry is a lucrative sector which is estimated to be worth $1.5 billion by 2020. And while it feels as though it’s only just started to make an impact around the world, it’s been around for quite a while. Yet, many people have heard the term without fully understanding its proper definition. This esports guide will provide you with more information about this emerging phenomenon. In short, esports are video games played by individuals or teams where there’s competition, resulting in a winner and loser. The games played can vary and include first-person shooters and real-time strategy titles. Often, during esport events, behind the players, a crowd of cheering fans and punters eagerly watch esports in action. Whether forming part of the tournament, audience or group of punters, these people are the backbone of where the industry is today and where it’s heading in the (very near) future! The History…
Star Wars Galaxies and City of Heroes Could Return if New Copyright Law Passes
I have so many fond memories of Star Wars Galaxies and City of Heroes. I know many of you who read our site played SWG as well. I’m not sure if any of you played City of Heroes/ City of Villains but I was also a big fan of those. We have long lamented the fact that SWG is gone forever, but new changes to copyright law could mean its return, along with other abandoned online games. The U.S. Copyright Office is considering a rule change that would loosen the restrictions governing emulations and reproductions of abandoned online games. We already know we have SWGEmu, but also that the creators of it have had to fight along the way, and worry that they might be shut down. This new copyright law would change that. Since the law was meant to protect the theft of intellectual property, the argument is made that once…
Gaming products that will make you a better player
Gaming has come a long way now, and thanks to technology, thousands of people globally and finding interest in gaming. As time goes by, manufacturers are introducing new products in the market, in a bit to better people’s gaming experiences. For competitive gamers, nothing sounds better than having a completely furnished gaming room with some peace and quiet. However, to get there, certain gaming products need to be procured. Notice that there are so many products in the market that can overwhelm you. The trick is to go for those that can boost your gaming experience making you a better player. Below are some of the items to consider. Multiple screens Figure 1 multi monitor Thanks to technological advancements, gaming on multiple monitors is now an obtainable reality for all gamers, even PC players. Other than elevating the look of your gaming room and making you cooler than your friends,…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday February 12 2019
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for February 12 – 2019. 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 GTN Low GTN High GTN Average SINISTER WARRIOR’S ARMOR SET 2100 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found TRIBAL CHAMPION BUNDLE 2925 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found FLAIR: SIGN OF THE DESERT WANDERER 1000 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found STELE OF THE LOST MASTER 500 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found PROVENANCE 1500 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found TRIBAL CHAMPION’S ARMOR SET 2100 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found TRIBAL CHAMPION’S GAIVE 1800 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found TRIBAL CHAMPION’S BLADE 2300 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes – Road Ahead 1/31/2019
Here is the road map for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Contrary to BioWare, Capital Games seems to have big plans for their Star Wars game this comming year. Check it out: After an exciting end of the year with the release of Grand Arena, C3PO, and Han’s Millennium Falcon, the Capital Games offices are bustling again with plans for the upcoming quarters. We’ve spent much of the past few months focusing on the roadmap, including a bold and somewhat audacious five-year vision, but as always, I’m here to talk a little bit about the next couple of months.When we sit down to plan the next year’s roadmap, one of the key things that we focus on is learnings from the previous one. Since so much of the core of the game is collecting and strategizing with the iconic characters and ships from the Star Wars universe, we are constantly…
Star Wars: Battelfront 2 – Community Calendar: February 2019
Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for February 2019.
Should EA Lose their Star Wars License?
Here’s a question that’s been going around for a while now, since the future of Star Wars games is looking pretty bleak and EA seems to have canceled yet another one. Many fans are saying “enough is enough” and they want Disney to fix this issue they very clearly had a part in by allowing other companies to make Star Wars games. Is it fair to say that EA should lose their license, based on how they have performed? Well, someone very close to the Star Wars universe seems to think so. Gary Whitta, the co-writer of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has said what a lot fans have been thinking. For Electronic Arts (EA) to have the “one of a kind” Star Wars licensing deal taken away, due to their mishandling of the franchise. Whitta details his thought process and frustrations during a video interview with Kinda Funny Games, referring to…