Bioware is cancellingw tomorrows livestream on the combat/class change comming with KOTET. Instead they goingg to turn it into a livestream on KOTET chapters. KOTET Livestream – 11/3 | 11.02.2016, 06:37 PM Hey folks, We are making a slight change in the schedule for weekly livestreams. Originally tomorrow’s stream was going to cover combat changes. We are going to move that stream out and we are replacing it with repeatable Chapters. We are going to showcase a KOTFE Chapter and show the difference between story and veteran difficulty along with answering any gameplay questions you may have about Chapters. Also, Charles will be answering story questions about KOTFE and how they tie into KOTET! Here are the stream details: When: Thursday, November 3rd When: 4PM Central, 2PM Pacific Where: www.twitch.tv/swtor We know that everyone is anxious to hear more about the Class/combat changes coming with KOTET. We will be making…
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5 Questions About Rogue One
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story comes out next month! Now that we’ve passed Halloween and flipped our calendars to November, we can officially say that. For the second year running, a brand-new Star Wars movie is headed our way in December, and it’s safe to say that fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating the release. And the latest trailer showed off broad, beautiful glimpses of a film that looks like far more than some flimsy side project. This should definitely be thought of as a full-fledged Star Wars movie, even if it’s not part of the core series. And if that’s the case, we all have some questions! It would take many, many pages to cover some of the speculation going on about what Rogue One will bring us and what it will mean for the greater Star Wars universe. But to sum up some fun speculation, here…
Carrie Fisher Says Trump Has “Coke Sniff”
If you watched the US Presidential debate last night, or the first presidential debate, you may have noticed that Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump, had a bit of a sniffling problem. Even if you didn’t see it for yourself, you may have seen social media, especially Twitter, having a ball laughing and speculating over it. This is something many onlookers took note of with the first debate. Trump’s sniffles were a big topic of conversation after the first debate on September 26, and the sniffles returned for the second debate leading someone to ask Fisher about it via Twitter. Fisher was asked through social media during the debate Sunday night if Trump was a “coke head” and her answer isn’t really all that surprising. “I’m an expert & ABSOLUTELY,” the Star Wars actress responded on her verified Twitter account. @reimamy I’m an expert & ABSOLUTELY — Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) October 10,…
SWTOR Knights of the Eternal Throne Expansion Info and Trailer
BioWare has released many new details regarding the upcoming Knights of the Eternal Throne Expansion releasing Dec 2, 2016. They also released the new awesome expansion trailer created by Blur Studio. Check it out: Battle to rule the galaxy in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – Knights of the Eternal Throne, a bold new digital expansion from BioWare. Be the Outlander and command a team of hand-picked allies as you face one of the most dangerous families in Star Wars™. Mother against daughter. Sister against brother. It’s a fight for control of the throne. You decide who will live, who will die and who will rule the galaxy. Fight to influence the galaxy for the light or dark side of the Force™! Best of all, Knights of the Eternal Throne is FREE to all Premium players! YOUR PERSONAL STAR WARS™ STORY – Step into your own Star Wars™ story from BioWare, featuring…
SWTOR Game Update 4.7.2 Patch Notes
Here are the patch notes for Game update 4.7.2 just released today. Game Update 4.7.2 Highlights Bounty Contract Week Returns! Hunt wanted criminals in this returning event. The event begins October 4th at 4:00AM PDT/12:00PM BST and ends October 11th at 4:00AM PDT/12:00PM BST. Relics of the Gree is back! The Gray Secant has been spotted on Ilum, which means only one thing: The Relics of the Gree Event is back! From October 18th at 4:00AM PDT/12:00PM BST to October 25th at 4:00AM PDT/12:00PM BST, Black Bisectors are called upon to lend a hand! General There is no longer placeholder text in the Pack Opening Confirmation Dialogue option and tooltip in the French and German client’s Pack Opener. Conversation text can now be seen on the Mission “Shining in the Darkness” in the French and German clients. Fixed an issue that caused weapons to appear under some Droid Companions if…
Bounty Hunter Set Star Wars Uprising
If you have not yet tried Star Wars Uprising, this video of the 5/7* Bounty Hunter sets might get you in the mood to check it out. The Bounty Hunter sets are some of the coolest sets in the game and this will really get you inspired. If you decide you want it for yourself, just be sure not to spend all of your Chromium on those great offers. Or go ahead and spend it if that’s what you’re into. 😛 Do you play Uprising and have Bounty Hunter sets already? What is your fave? From l0stw0lf: Hey Guys!! I collected all the pieces for 5/7★ Bounty Hunter Sets and I am excited to max it out! Just throwing my opinion out there and showing off my sweet stuff, thanks to Kabam for the OFFER!!! 😀 Star Wars: Uprising is a mobile game by Kabam. The game had a beta…
Star Wars: Uprising – Sector Battle Imminent: Hoth
Here we go again.. This week’s Leader Board: Hoth General (Rank #1-5): 10,372,350+ Commander (Ranks 6-100): 5,507,700+ Captain (Ranks 101-3000): 923,900+ Begins at: 10 AM PST (Kabam Time) Leader Boards: Burnin Konn General (Rank #1-5): 12.148.300+ Commander (Ranks 6-100): 5.420.350+ Captain (Ranks 101-3000): 965.000+ Burnin Konn General (Rank #1-5): No info Commander (Ranks 6-100): No info Captain (Ranks 101-3000): No info Burnin Konn General (Rank #1-5): 9,135,450+ Commander (Ranks 6-100): 5,462,400+ Captain (Ranks 101-3000): 1,338,680+ Burnin Konn General (Rank #1-5): 11,603,700+ Commander (Ranks 6-100): 4,870,200+ Captain (Ranks 101-3000): 1,068,600+
EA Star Wars: A Look Ahead
EA Star Wars has given us a new video that talks about what we can expect in the future from EA regarding the Star Wars franchise. In just about 3 1/2 minutes, we see some great highlights of what is to come, as well as the team behind these amazing games. You’ll hear from representatives of DICE, BioWare, Motive, Visceral Games, Capital Games, and Respawn Entertainment. There’s not really any footage into any of the games, although we do see some brief footage of the design process. We do hear story from people from these teams, what Star Wars means to them, and how they put that passion into the games they create for us, fellow fans. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the video for yourself below, then take a minute and tell us what you think. Take a look at what’s going on with some of…
I Could Have Been in the Next Star Wars Movie
Oh, fate, why are you such a cruel mistress? Okay, maybe I’m being a little dramatic but here is some cool (and disappointing to me personally) news I learned from my sister via Facebook. The next Star Wars movie will have parts filmed near Temple, Texas. This is a place I moved from just last year after being there for more than a decade. I could have had my chance to be an extra in an epic Star Wars film but no… they had to wait until I moved away. Now I live in the New York City area where you’d think I’d be in a better position for rubbing elbows with movie stars but anyone who’s ever been to Central Texas can tell you that part of the country definitely looks like it could be another planet. (I kid, I kid). Honestly, it’s a good location and it would…
Fan Film: WAY TO THE REBELLION
Here’s a great story from Wong Fu Productions, a personal favorite of mine. In this fan film, Way to the Rebellion, we get the story of two seemingly unlikely heroes who get caught up in the battle between the Empire and the Rebellion. I won’t ruin the plot for you because really, this is a fantastic story. The acting is fluid and natural, the props and costumes are great, the filming and cinematography is professional-grade and the music is awesome too. All around, it’s just a great fan film. It hits all the check marks you want to see from a film like this. The story is intriguing and will leave you wanting more. The Empire is expanding. Now these heroes will join the fight. See the fan film yourself here: Watch Behind the Scenes: https://youtu.be/F1JNySh9zoU Written and Directed by Wesley Chan https://www.instagram.com/thewesleychan Featuring: Brandon Soo Hoo http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1317656/ https://www.instagram.com/brandonsoohoo Chris Dinh https://www.instagram.com/chrisdinh Rachel…
Sabaacc Creative – Gaming App
A Sabacc gaming app is now available on your iOS or Android devices! Improve your skills in singleplayer, or take on other Sabacc enthusiasts in multiplayer mode! You can enjoy the most skillful card game in all of the galaxy and even play with friends. If you love Star Wars, love Sabaac and love fun games you can enjoy on your phone, this app is for you. It’s a great little app from Sabaac Creative that you can download on your phone and literally take with you wherever you go. If you want a fun, quality, immersive app to entertain you while you wait in line, ride the bus home, or just when you need a little something to pass the time, this app’s for you. About Sabaac Creative Sabacc Creative is a global gaming company reimagining social gaming with unique gameplay and innovative concepts. Our key project, Sabacc, has been…
SWTOR Follow Up Analysis from EA’s FY16 Report
EA’s Annual Report in the form of its Form 10-K filed with the SEC this week talks a bit about SWTOR. Where does it stand now? Is it gaining more attention? swtoreconomics had some opinions to share on the matter and we think you’ll find it interesting too: “Star Wars: The Old Republic has received a lot of attention for its episodic story content cycle that began in October 2015 with the release of Knights of the Fallen Empire and opinions vary widely. There is little doubt that the financial success or failure of this content cycle will be the largest factor in determining the future path of the game. There is one paragraph that provides essentially all of the information in the entire 97 page report regarding Star Wars: The Old Republic specifically: For fiscal year 2016, service and other revenue was $1,899 million, primarily driven by FIFA Ultimate Team and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Service and other revenue for fiscal year 2016…
SWTOR June Producer’s Livestream Coverage
Here is the rundown of the SWTOR June Producer’s Livestream: When: 1 pm Pacific, about 1 hr from this post. Where: https://www.twitch.tv/swtor What: Get an inside look into the current state of the galaxy and what’s coming in June! LIVESTREAM NOTES Agenda State of the Galaxy Chapter 14 Subscriber Rewards Dark side vs Light Side Event Chapter 15 Wrap Up State of the Galaxy Chapter 15 launch very smooth, no major bugs. SWTOR Cantina Tour 2016 – will be at the Star Wars celebration in July. Don’t need ticket for celebration to get in. Next cantina after is probably in New York with the comiccon but not fully confirmed. Eternal Championship contest participation was out of control, one guy did it 310 times. Starting with Chapter 15 pack, you will either get a Bronze item in the pack or a Grand Chance Cube. Will keep give you explanations for the…
Differences Between The Light and Dark Side of the Force
How much do you really know about the differences between the Light side and Dark side of the Force? We know that the Sith and the Jedi are two opposite ends of the spectrum and that it is important to keep balance within the Force. Still, how much do you really know about the two and the differences in the two? While there are small things like the colors of lightsabers, there are many more, deeper differences between the two sides. Also not surprisingly, there are similarities. After all, the Force is made up of both the Light and the Dark side. You can’t have the Force without both sides and this is a very important part of understanding the sides. The video is just under 8 minutes long so of course, it doesn’t mention every single thing that makes the Sith and Jedi different but it does hit on…
Has the Time Finally Come for a SW Themed Mobile Slot Machine?
As Lisa put it, games of chance have a major role to play in the Star Wars universe, even if they are not explicitly shown anywhere. Who knows, maybe Lucas – and now Disney – didn’t want to risk to be rated anything but G, or PG, which is almost the same. But we all know that Han Solo won the Millenium Falcon in a game of Corellian Spike, which is a variant of the universe’s most popular game of chance, sabacc. The only direct reference to gambling – betting, and a bit of dice – was in Episode I, when Qui-Gon won the cash needed for the parts, and the slave boy Anakin, in a bet on the pod races. And it was a major source of suspense, I must say. With gambling playing such an important part in the Star Wars universe, I wonder when the first SW-themed…
Disney: Make a Movie/Series about the 501st Legion
I love the 501st. Their enthusiasm and dedication to Star Wars is like nothing else. I’ve you’ve seen or met them in person, you know just what I mean. In fact, these days when I think of Star Wars, or Star Wars fans, the 501st definitely rank up there with things that come to mind. I know I’m not the only one to feel that way but a recent petition on Change.org shows us another fan has a great idea. What if Disney made a movie or series about the 501st? This petition explains it all: The 501st Legion is one of the most recognized military units in modern history, more so than the “Band of Brothers” 506th PIR, 101st Airborne of WW2, more so than the elite US Navy SEAL Team 6. The 501st has quite literally developed a near “cult following.” With costumes worn by both children and…
Weapon Tunings Q&A in SWTOR
Cartel Market Producer Dan Bunten has posted some Q&A in response to yesterday’s blog post on the new weapon tuning feature coming with Patch 4.4 Hey folks, We have seen a lot of questions come up about Weapon Tuning and I wanted to address some of the bigger ones we keep seeing. Is Weapon Tuning purely cosmetic? Yes, they do not affect the stats of the weapon in any way. Will we be able to modify existing weapons? Many of the existing weapons you have will support the Weapon Tuning slot, but not all. We will continue adding them to existing weapons over time and all new weapons introduced will have this slot. Are they exclusive to the Cartel Market? The Lightning Weapon Tuning is exclusive to the Cartel Market, but there may be future Tunings available from other sources. Are they affected by Color Crystals? Yes. Will Tuning effects stack…
BW Austin is Doing Animation Work for SWTOR
This fun tweet from Paul Marino, Lead Narrative Designer at BioWare Austin lets us all know they are doing some new work for the game. This lines up with the voice acting tweets we saw not too long ago as well so we can be sure some new content is in the works. What exactly they are working on is still uncertain, although many fans have speculated. Animation team & I are off out to EA Burnaby/The Capture Lab to grab some mocap for #SWTOR! Canada here we come! — Paul Marino™ (@PaulMarino) March 16, 2016 And that’s not all. Charles Boyd, lead designer of SWTOR, also had a tweet to share: @SortaRevan @nikkoliferous Not confirming anything, but we just happened to have Saresh in the booth today, actually 🙂 — Charles Boyd (@Charles_Boyd) March 16, 2016 Could it be season 2, new OPS, new combat animations? New class skill animations?…
Star Wars Battlefront Discounted On All Platforms Over This Week
If you have been waiting to pick up your own copy of Star Wars Battlefront, this week is the perfect time because the game is getting price-slashed across all platforms this week. If you didn’t want to drop the full price on the game in the beginning but you have been wanting to check it out for yourself, now is a great time to snag a deal. If you have a friend or family member you want to bring in to play with you? This could be a great time to get a friend in on the fun. This would also make a good gift for a gamer friend if you want to surprise them and then invite them in to play with you. Check out the deals on each platform here: PlayStation 4 On sale until 2/10/2016, 4 AM Star Wars Battlefront 50 % 0ff – $ 29.99 Star…
Episode VII Stormtrooper in EA Battlefront Files?
Here’s a rumor (or possible hoax) for you regarding Star Wars Battlefront. Someone claims to have found game files that indicate there might be First Order Stormtroopers in the game. He created a video for it showing these models/files. AngryEchidna says, “In the workshop for SFM i noticed a file that had models from Starwars Battlefront (The third main one) and among the files uploaded is a highly detailed New Order Stormtrooper. I put some of the other models from Battlefront in the video so you can compare the level of detail for yourself.” See the video here: So what do you think? People are skeptical, and rightly so. So far, no one else has been able to replicate it so it’s really looking like it might just be a hoax. When you add in the fact that the video came out just after the game was launched, there’s a very…
4 Star Wars Tabletop Role-Playing Games You Should Try
If you like The Old Republic or Knights of the Old Republic, it’s probably because you enjoy getting immersed in the Star Wars universe in a way that other games like Battlefront and Bounty Hunter just don’t give you. If you want to really dive into the universe, though, tabletop role-playing games are the way to go. Not familiar with tabletop RPGs? If you’ve heard of Dungeons & Dragons, Fate, or Pathfinder, you’ve heard of tabletop RPGs—these are some of the biggest names in the business. They combine social interaction, storytelling, dice rolling, miniatures, and an immersive experience that’s tough to replicate. In addition to those big names, there are a number of cool Star Wars RPGs out there. Here are four that you should check out! Star Wars: Edge of the Empire One of my favorite game companies, Fantasy Flight Games, publishes Edge of the Empire, a game that immerses you in the world of smugglers, bounty hunters, thieves, and…
Upcoming Stream Plan for SWTOR
Bioware are planning to do two livestreams each month this year. One with a producer’s livestream and another one focusing on the story. Eric posted Upcoming Stream Plan | 01.07.2016, 08:12 PM Hey folks, One of the things we intend to do more regularly this year are livestreams. First off, our next livestream still be next week on Thursday, January 14th from 4 – 4:30 PM CST. This will be a Producer Livestream with Ben Irving to talk about what is going on in the game, and what is coming up. Later this month we will then do a story focused stream with Charles Boyd. This stream will occur on Thursday, January 28th from 4 – 4:30PM CST. This stream will talk about where the story of Fallen Empire is currently, and where it is going. Our plan for the next few months will follow this format. A Producer Livestream with…
Let C-3PO Be Your Copilot with the Latest Waze Update (Plus Movie Ticket Giveaway!)
Want to add some Star Wars flair your drive to work in the morning? Why not take C-3PO on as your copilot? 3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 can now be a part of your drive with Waze, the social driving app. Your own personal protocol droid will give you directions, warn you of hazards, and occasionally surprise you with a hilarious line. For example, when I was driving this morning, Waze detected a hazard, and 3PO came on over my radio: “Hazard reported ahead. We’ll be destroyed for sure . . . this is madness!” I laughed out loud. In my car. By myself. When I got home, C-3PO gave me his opinion on my apartment complex in his signature British accent: “My . . . what a desolate place this is.” I had to smile at that one. But he doesn’t just talk when he has something to tell you. He’ll also give you…
The Darkside of Fairy Tales
Who doesn’t love Star Wars toys? I have loved them all my life, since as far back as I can remember. Even in my college years and post-college years; after eras of student/community organizing, after reporting in a war torn region, after starting my own business, after living with my lover, deep in the dark forest of adulthood, I still couldn’t resist going to the toy section of any department store chain, just to see what Star Wars was up to. And I wasn’t alone. We have all seen someone from generation X, standing there just to see the Star Wars toys with the occasional child also checking out the magic. In the mid 90’s and late 90’s I read disturbing accounts of Disney abusing overseas workers and even children to make their products. I never bought those products as presents for family members and friends in fear of supporting…