A lot of people are talking about Star Wars: Squadrons right now, which brings up another interesting topic: Star Wars combat games throughout history. Zack Zwiezen from Kotaku decided to just that. He has a ranking here of the best to worst Star Wars combat games. As soon as I saw the headline, I knew I needed to check it out and see if I agreed with his ranking. I have played every single one of these games – some of them many times over – so I was interested to see how he ranked them. Keep in mind that this is not a ranking of all Star Wars games, but specifically Star Wars games that feature space combat, Star Destroyers, and other themed combat elements. So, ready to see his ranking? From worst to best, here’s how he lined them up: Star Wars: Rebel Assault (1993) | PC, Sega…
History of Escape Rooms
Escape rooms are one of the best ways to spend time with your close friends and family. Essentially one huge puzzle made up of dozens of tiny puzzles, escape rooms like Lockbusters are pretty popular nowadays. There are so many themes to choose from, innumerable puzzles to solve, and even escape room times to beat. However, do you know where the escape room began? Here is a little history lesson of how and where escape rooms first started out. What is an Escape Room? Just so we’re on the same playing field, here is a brief explanation of what escape rooms are. An escape room is a room where you are locked in, and you would have to find clues and solve different puzzles inside the room to be able to eventually escape. While some escape rooms would allow you to play by yourself, it is highly recommended to do…
Tips for Finding the Perfect Laptop for Gaming
There are lots of different forms of home entertainment that we can enjoy these days, and this has been largely fueled by advancements in technology. We can now enjoy traditional entertainment such as reading or watching TV alongside more modern forms of entertainment such as streaming content and movies or engaging in online gaming alone or with friends. When it comes to the latter, there are huge numbers of people who spend a lot of time gaming online, and this has become a hugely popular means of staying entertained at home. With so many different online games and vr porn movies to choose from, people can look forward to the perfect form of entertainment – and you don’t even have to leave your home. What you do need, however, is a decent gaming laptop that will provide you with a superior experience. Making Your Choice This is why it is important…
SWTOR In-Game Events for January 2021
Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of January 2021 Relics of the GreeDate: January 12th – January 19th, 2021 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 4:00AM PST/12:00PM GMT)Requirement: Level 50+ Explore Ilum’s contested area in the Western Ice Shelf to uncover the mysterious purpose of the Gray Secant, an enormous ancient Gree starship. Get ready to face a powerful opponent that awaits you at the center of this ancient vessel. Visit the in-game News Terminal located on Carrick Station in the Republic fleet or Vaiken Spacedock in the Imperial fleet to get started on your adventure! FEATURED REWARDS: Reputation with the Gree Enclave Gree Digitization Cube White, Red, and Blue Scalene Armor Gray Helix Weapons L1-L Defender, L1-L Scout, and Miniature Gray Secant Mini-pets Cyan Sphere, Blue Sphere and Red Sphere Vehicles …and more! The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rallyrong>Date: January 26th – February 2nd, 2021 (BEGINS AND ENDS…
Betting on Rancor Fights in SWTOR
We’ve talked about betting and gambling in Star Wars before. It was present in the movies and in one way or another, it’s mentioned or referenced in most of the lore. What if you could bet on rancor fights in SWTOR like we see in the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II trailer? Honestly, it makes sense to think in terms of the Star Wars Universe. As you may recall, Jabba the Hutt kept a rancor in a dark chamber below his throne room. When Skywalker killed it, Jabba was outraged and ordered the Jedi and his friends to be publicly executed. Think of it like a high roller losing his favorite race horse. No one would be happy about that. Rancors or the bull rancor have often been part of many Star Wars games, too, often written into mini bosses or even main bosses. The look sometimes changes but…
Star Wars Games Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X
This year has seen the release of the latest incarnations of two of the biggest consoles on the market today. The Xbox and PlayStation rivalry are legendary, so it is no surprise that the two decided to go head-to-head with their latest gaming hardware. Fans have eagerly awaited the release of the favourite console and to prove how popular they are both are currently out of stock in many places. Add to that the new games that will be released in 2021 designed specifically for these new platforms, and you can understand why they are so popular in the gaming console world. One such game that will be appearing on both platforms in the very near future is the latest Star Wars game. Prior to this release, the most recent Star Wars game for consoles was Jedi: Fallen Order. Star Wars Squadron Has been long-awaited by gaming fans, so you…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Event Calendar – January 2021
Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for January 2021. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change. Daily Login Character for January: Poe Dameron
Pinterest Marketing Guide for businesses
If you already do Pinterest a bit more intensively, then you will probably ask yourself how you can optimize your own Pins even better for Pinterest. I will tell you one important point in advance: Your own pins are one of the most important points to be successful on Pinterest! Why? Very simple: New users will only click on your pin if it is really appealing and offers unique information. If your pin can’t offer that, it will get lost in the crowd of Pinterest pins and your blog post can be as good as it gets. Sounds complicated at first, but it isn’t at all if you consider a few points. And this is exactly what I want to explain to you today 1) Choose the right format On Pinterest, it is really essential to pin in portrait format only. Why? Because landscape format is lost on the home…
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 9
And now it’s time for a new episode of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire. I’ve been telling you about this series for some time now, and it’s really good. I’m so grateful they keep making new Chapters. Next up, we have chapter 9. If you’ve been following the story, then you’re probably excited to see the next part, like I was. I never like to talk too much about the actual story on these because I don’t want to give it away. So, I’ll just say that if you have not watched it from the beginning, go ahead now and get caught up and then come back here and see Chapter 9. Check it out here: Chapter 9 of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fanfilm. The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven the remnants…
Star Wars Gifts for Board Games Lovers
Since Star Wars: Episode IV was released in 1977, the film franchise has been a common household name and fan favourite ever since. If you’re looking for a gift for a Star Wars fan then your options are wide and varied, with a plethora of games, clothes and other merchandise to choose from. If you want to gift them something quirky that they’ll be using for years to come, why not buy them a Star Wars board game? If you don’t know the faintest thing about board games or just can’t be bothered trawling through all the reviews on Amazon, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to find out the best 5 board games for Star Wars fanatics. Monopoly: Star Wars Monopoly has been one of the most popular board games in the world for much of its 85-year history. The game has been translated into nearly 50…
The Mandalorian Pulls Latest Baddies from Star Wars Video Games
Disney has captured the attention and the hearts of people globally with The Mandalorian. If you’re one of the millions who have been following the show, you may have also noticed that they turned to Star Wars video games for their latest set of bad guys. WARNING: Spoilers Ahead If you are not current on the show, you may want to go do that before you read any further. I really don’t want to ruin anything for you. If you’re up to date, then let’s continue. In Chapter 14, the Evil Empire chief Moff Gideon sends Dark Troopers to planet Tython to kidnap “Baby Yoda”. These Dark Troopers are menacing dark droids with red eyes and they succeed in nabbing The Child. But some of you may find these droids to be familiar. See what they look like here: These Dark Troopers actually originated from the game Star Wars: Dark…
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 8
It’s been a while since I’ve brought you a new chapter of this ongoing series, Heir to the Empire. It’s a great watch and free on YouTube. It never ceases to amaze me the great things Star Wars fans come up with but this one is a longtime favorite of mine, and I’m glad they’re keeping the series going. This is Chapter 8, so if you’re new, go back to the beginning and start from Chapter 1. You will not be disappointed. I don’t want t talk too much about the video itself, because I don’t want to give away the content before you’ve had a chance to watch it. It’s about 10 minutes long, so when you have a block of time to devote to it, go ahead and click below and catch up in the series. Find out what the Empire is planning. Chapter 8 of Heir to…
What Does it Mean to Be a Gamer Today?
In recent years, technology has changed the way we see games and the people who play them. There was a time were a “gamer” would be looked at as a nerd who hangs out in the arcade all day, or even in the pejorative sense of someone lacking good social skills who hangs out in his parent’s basement all day on the computer. Video games were initially looked at as child’s play, but those kids grew up and they still enjoyed the games they had grown up on. Now, there are no age, sex, race, religion or gender restrictions on video games. They are well and truly loved by people from all ages and all backgrounds, available in different languages and on different platforms. Because games have changed so much over the years, the way we define who a “gamer” is has also changed over the years. The past three…
The 10 best Star Wars games of all time
Star Wars is a classic of all-time. With the good guys of the Jedis facing the bad guys of the Sith, we are treated to an epic battle between light and dark. There are heroes and villains in so many shapes and forms, it is not surprising that it has become the favourite stopping-off point for the games’ developer too. Whether it is small online games, themes for slots or a mega-blockbuster console release, the Star Wars branding guarantees a hit – not least because of all the devoted fans who consume anything to do with the film. It is a controversial undertaking deciding on the best ten of anything to do with the Star Wars universe. Yet, we have decided to spark up our light sabres and find the force to suggest these are the best Star Wars titles you can play. 10 Star Wars Battlefront 2 This is…
Star Wars – Dark Forces (Unreal Engine 4 Alpha Teaser)
Here’s a really cool project from Shadow Art Games that brings us a remake of Star Wars – Dark Forces using Unreal Engine 4. This teaser is just about a minute and a half long, but if it’s any indication of what the full product will be, you can sign me up. It looks amazing! Check out the trailer here: From the creators: “Check out our latest progress on our Star Wars – Dark Forces Unreal Engine remake. Still progress to be made such as making more props and filling out the base, next video will feature the outside perimeter, make sure to watch in 4K (when it processes) Feedback welcome! More to come….” We have to hope that Disney won’t jump on it with a cease and desist, because this really has potential and I’d love to see
SWTOR: Login Rewards and Emote Window – Coming soon in Game Update 6.2.
The game developers over at BioWare Austin is intrdoucing two new exciting features with Game Update 6.2: The first one is a brand new Login Rewards system, and the other is a player favorite, the Emote Window, which was startet apon in Game Update 6.2. Let’s dive in and give you an idea of what to expect from these features in Game Update 6.2: Echoes of Vengeance, launching December 9th. Login Rewards Our Login Rewards system is a new feature that rewards all players, regardless of their status! The only thing you need to do is log into our game, open the Login Rewards window, and claim your reward. Rewards could include Companion Gifts, Crafting Materials, Dyes, Tech Fragments, and more valuable items! If you’re wondering what will happen if you don’t log into the game for one–or several–days… Don’t worry! The Login Rewards system was designed to track accumulated…
Fans are Taking Star Wars Battlefront 2 into their Own Hands!
We haven’t written about Star Wars Battlefront 2 in a bit, as the game seems to be dying out a bit. The developed just dropped all new work or content for Battlefront 2 so that they could put their efforts into Battlefield 6 instead. And the fans and everyone involved were very upset with this controversial decision for Dice to drop the game. But Star Wars gamer fans have seen this before and we’ve become resilient and innovative. Dice would be fine with letting the game die. However, the fans have now taken it upon themselves to bring the game back to life! Modders have stepped up to do new content, cosmetics, and other great things to add to the game and keep it going. We’ve seen this in the Star Wars community before and it warms my heart every time. TheOzzyJedi tells us more here: So, what do you…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Developer Insights: Moff Gideon
Moff Gideon has arrived to impose his will on the Holotables! The formidable Moff, once an officer in the Imperial Security Bureau and now wielder of the legendary Mandalorian Darksaber, uses his unique talents to lead Imperial Troopers into battle. Always tactical and looking for every advantage, Moff Gideon controls the battlefield by utilizing AoE attacks, Turn Meter manipulation, and applying both Daze and a new debuff that leaves his foes Demoralized. With the Darksaber in hand, Moff Gideon turns his attention to chasing down the Child. Use his unrelenting focus and astute battlefield knowledge to lead your squad of Imperial Troopers onto the Holotables and bring glory to the Empire by unlocking Moff Gideon in an all-new Marquee event. Long live the Empire! The Basics: Moff Gideon is an Empire Leader with a very focused synergy with Imperial Troopers. Gideon gains Insight into the enemy team, unlocking an ability…
SWTOR In-Game Events for December 2020
Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of December 2020 Pirate IncursionDate: December 1 – December 8, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 10:00AM PST/6:00PM GMT)Requirement: Level 20+ The remote planet Dantooine has been thrust into the center of escalating hostilities between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Spurred on in secret by covert Imperial forces, the Nova Blade pirates have staged an all-out attack on the pastoral Republic world. As the Republic scrambles to defend this key territory at the edge of Imperial space, the Empire plans to capitalize on the chaos and deal a major blow to the longtime Republic bastion. FEATURED REWARDS: Nova Blade and Dantooine Homesteader Armor Sets Ugnaught Companion Walker Mount Kath Hound Mount Kath Hound Mini-pet Dantooine-inspired Stronghold Decorations …and more! Rakghoul Resurgence on TatooineDate: December 15 – December 22, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 4:00AM PST/12:00PM GMT)Requirement: Levels 25+ The Hyland Organization…
50 INSANE Details and Easter Eggs – Lego Star Wars Holiday Special
I love Lego Star Wars and I love the Easter eggs and nods to other Star Wars films and media. Bombastic has compiled it all for us in this one great video! The original holiday special is hilariously controversial. It’s in the “so bad it’s good” category, and every Star Wars fan knows of it and probably has strong opinions about it. This Lego special is like the sequel to that 1970s original and it’s great! All of the Lego films and games are fond of paying homage to things that come before in the featured franchise, and Star Wars is no exception. If you’re a Star Wars fan, it can be a lot of fun to watch this and try to spot all the little Easter Eggs or other references, some to other Star Wars movies and some to non-Star Wars things. This video will show you the best…
Learn More About Team Activities in Cybersport
For the longest time, Cyber sport has been known for its game modes. Most of these games are single player or multiplayer. In the early days of Cybersport, only the games were being created. As time went by, the company has developed and released many other modes of play and competition. Nowadays, in today’s world, people have no time to just play alone. They are more interested in what they can do together with their friends and family. They want to interact and compete. For this reason, many companies have created eSports squads. These teams are composed of several players from different nations. Some of these squads will compete against each other, while others will work together to complete different tasks. The crews compete with each other in many ways and can also work together for a variety of goals. Each squad members are given a certain amount of skill…
Introduction to Overwatch Boosting
At times playing overwatch games and not winning them may be exhausting and frustrating. This challenge is where overwatch boosting comes in to save your game. Overwatch boost is a way of helping clients acquire high ranks and improve their gaming skills while winning in the process. This process happens with the aid of a professional player who can win high rates and boostyour playing skills capacity.The process is easy, quick, affordable, and very secure as, at some point, your booster may need your personal information to access your account. Both ways work magic as the boost guarantees you either a win or a high ranking on your account. Overwatch Packages There are different secure, fast, and reliable ways to use overwatch boosting. Some of these outstanding packages include: Skill Rating Skill rating-boosting is one of the most appealing and straightforward ways to raise your rating and performance. In most…
B-Wings, TIE Defenders and More are Coming to Star Wars: Squadrons Soon
New content is coming to Squadrons and it looks really good! EA dropped the news in a Holiday Supply Drop Pilot Briefing, which explains both their November and December content updates. The gist of it includes a new map, new ships, new weapons and custom games split between two updates across November and December. New Map: Fostar Haven We’re adding a new map to multiplayer! A fan-favorite location from the single-player story and one we’ve seen requested for multiplayer is Fostar Haven from the game’s first prologue mission. In this update, the map will be added to Fleet Battles and the Dogfight mode. New Components “With this first update will come four new components. For Fighters and Bombers, you’ll be able to use the Boost Extension Kit, a component that, when used, gives your starfighter a full boost. It’ll then recharge over time and can be used again. This will help these starfighters be…
A Remarkable Review on Everything Game-Boosting
The gaming segment is a dynamic one! I say that considering the many impressive changes and advancements, we continue witnessing around the globe. Today, it has become even easier and even more fun participating in the various games available. The elo boost and other forms of boosting have grown considerably in terms of popularity. But before we delve deeper into the topic, let’s try to define elo boost. What is elo boost? Match Making Rating happens to be the other term used for elo boost. For the elo boost to be possible, an exceptionally skilled player should be given permissions into your account. As expected, the player will log into the account, and the purpose is to push your account a notch higher. Those of us that are bad players going through one gaming frustration to the next need the elo boost the most! I have come across many friends…