The people who played the first and simplest machine slots back in the 19th century, with only three reels and one row, certainly couldn’t imagine how the slot industry will look like after only a few decades. Machine slots are a thing of the past, and except some nostalgic old-timers, nobody plays them anymore. Most people agree that machine slots in the 21st century belong to museums and passionate collectors. Because, who would want to play machine slots, with this many video slots to choose from? The design, interface, and technology of making video slots even better and more playable are getting better each day, and it seems that the next generation slots would be almost indistinguishable from video games. In this article, we will try to answer the question of where that blending of video slots with video games will lead us. On this online casino list, you can…
SWTOR – Meet PeterTheSelkath
SWTOR community highlight series is back! This series of articles shines a light on members of SWTOR’s Content Creator program – the players who create walkthroughs, videos, guides and provide entertainment for fans of Star Wars: The Old Republic. This tie the crew over at BioWare Austine sat down with YouTuber and Twitch streamer PeterTheSelkath to talk about the many years he’s been creating SWTOR related content and how he’s gone from creating guide videos to livestreaming Operation runs with members of his community. Check it out below: What got you into playing SWTOR? Like many nowadays, Star Wars is something I was introduced to at an early age. When my dad was in the army, his favourite movie was Star Wars: Episode V. My dad introduced me to Star Wars when I was around 5 years old, and after that, I was hooked! I played almost every single Star Wars game and watched every single movie. Both…
Kuiil and IG-11 joines Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes
They guys over at Capital Games are incredibly excited for the next season of The Mandalorian that started last week, and even more excited to bring you the next set of characters from the show! The first two characters from this side of the galaxy are Kuiil and IG-11, and IG-11 has a very special package he’s caring for. Season 1 Characters: One of the Galaxy’s most mechanically-inclined and surly Ugnaughts is making his way to the holotables! After years of Imperial servitude, Kuiil had hoped to find solace on Arvala-7 but fate came calling with other plans. Soon Kuiil found himself rescuing a Mandalorian, reprogramming a menacing IG unit, and protecting an adorable, tiny green creature. Kuiil’s Special Ability, “I Have Spoken,” introduces the new “Mechanic’s Savvy” buff, which is tailored to work especially well with Scoundrels and Droids. Scoundrels will benefit from increased Critical damage perks, while Droids…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Developer Insight: Kuiil
Here is the latest Developer insights from the guys over at Capital Games on Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Today we have 2 very exciting characters from Season 1 of The Mandalorian, Kuiil and IG-11! This industrious ugnaught is just looking for some peace and quiet after a hard life working under the Imperials. Read on to hear from the designer how this kit excels at supporting his Droid and Scoundrel allies. The Basics: Kuiil fills the role of Support for Scoundrels and Droids squads. Parts of his kit can work with all Droids but he’s particularly effective with Light Side Droids. His Special 2, I Have Spoken, is a powerful healing ability that can buff Scoundrel and Light Side Droid allies with Mechanic’s Savvy. Kuiil has strong synergy with IG-11 and provides some nice buffs but he can still do well on his own. His Special 1, Voltaic Shot can…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Developer Insight: IG-11
Here is the latest Developer insights from the guys over at Capital Games on Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Our favorite rambunctious Droid from the Mandalorian is coming to Galaxy of Heroes! This fast firing former Bounty Hunter has been reprogrammed to nurse and protect his allies by cleansing debuffs and redirecting them as Damage Over Time effects to his enemies. Read on to find out how our designer captured the unusual fighting style and flexibility of this character. The Basics: IG-11 can fill many roles in a squad but he’s primarily a healer for Scoundrels and Droids. He has the Healer tag but don’t let that fool you into thinking he can’t be used as a Tank or Support. His Special 1, FUNCTION: PROTECT, allows him to pair well with squads that can apply Shock. Of course IG-11 has some special synergy with his savior Kuiil. This provides IG-11…
SWTOR: Behind the Scenes of the Feast of Prosperity
Two weeks ago, BioWare launched a new seasonal event called the Feast of Prosperity. Here is an interview with World Designer in Star Wars the old Republic, Allison Berryman to do a behind the scenes look of this new even. Events are a cornerstone of repeatable content for Star Wars: The Old Republic. Recurring events, like Rakghoul Resurgence and the All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally, happen every few months, while Seasonal events only happen once a year. Let’s do a quick introduction! Long-time forum readers may recognize your name, but what do you currently do on the SWTOR team? Yes, hi! You may recognize me from long, long ago around launch, when I was a Senior Community Coordinator, or from the forums (where I think my name may still be on some of the stickies…). A couple of cross-country moves and a career change later, and now I’m a World Designer!…
Mass Effect 3 – Shepard’s Kinky Underwear Mod: Spice Up Your Commander’s Wardrobe!
If you’re a fan of Mass Effect 3, you know the game is packed with intense battles, tough decisions, and intergalactic drama. But what if you want to add a little something extra to Commander Shepard’s day-to-day? Enter the Shepard’s Kinky Underwear mod, a hilarious and unexpected mod for fans looking to spice up their playthrough. In this post, we’ll explore what this mod is all about, how to download it, and why it’s quickly becoming a fan favorite in the modding community. What is the Shepard’s Kinky Underwear Mod? In a nutshell, this mod brings a selection of “kinky” and unique underwear options to Commander Shepard’s wardrobe in Mass Effect 3. While the base game leans heavily into epic space battles and life-or-death decisions, Shepard’s Kinky Underwear adds a fun and unexpected twist to the downtime between missions. Imagine a Commander Shepard who’s not just geared up for battle…
SWTOR In-Game Events for November 2020
Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of November 2020 Feast of ProsperityDate: October 20th – November 10th, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 10:00AM PST/6:00PM GMT)Requirement: Level 20+ Over the years, the Hutt Cartel’s reputation has taken a hit. The once powerful organization no longer instills respect and fear. To restore the Cartel’s influence, two up-and-coming Hutts, Gaboorga the Abundant and Duuba the Magnanimous, are throwing the most lavish “charitable banquet” in history for the galaxy’s underprivileged. And if the Cartel happens to advance their business interests during the Feast, everyone wins! If Gaboorga and Duuba can cooperate, they could rocket the Cartel back into the upper echelons of the galactic underworld. But the Hutts’ conflicting priorities means they’re constantly undermining each other. Each week a new Story Mission will unlock to progress this storyline, leading to the climatic choice during the third and final week: Gaboorga…
Star Wars Squadrons Full Movie Cinematic
Star Wars Squadrons is here and the cinematics are awesome! Some are even saying that when combined, they’re better than some of what Disney is putting out these days. I absolutely love it when someone puts all the cinematics together like this to create one full length movie you can watch. If you dig it, too, then you can check it out below. It’s a bit over 30 minutes long and not only is it very fun and interesting to watch, it also shows you a lot about what went into this game. Yes, these are the cutscenes but it gives you insights to the story and plot behind Squadrons, which I find really interesting whether you are currently playing the game or not. STAR WARS SQUADRONS Full Movie Cinematic (2020) 4K ULTRA HD All Cinematics Star Wars is an American epic space media franchise created by George Lucas, which…
A Look Inside the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
The holiday season is approaching. Are you ready? This is a wonderous, magical time of the year, and it’s also a time when all of our favorite shows give us holiday specials. Starwars.com gives us an inside look at the Lego Star Wars holiday special Here’s a snippet: “”The creative team looked at their own favorite holiday classics, from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, for inspiration. And what they found was that that kind of storytelling was a surprisingly good fit for Star Wars. “I think what aligns so much about these specials with Star Wars is that, at the end of the day, you don’t have a good Star Wars story if you don’t have heart. If you don’t have soul,” Waugh says. “And I think the reason those holiday stories are timeless is because there are lessons. Whether all of those specials are great or not, they are trying to…
21st Century Gaming Culture Is Shaping the Future of Slots
It’s no secret that the 21st century is the age of technology. Over recent years mobile phones have almost taken over; we wouldn’t be surprised to see them make a fry-up in the near future! From trying different online slots to live streaming shows, the possibilities for mobile entertainment are endless. All you need is a modern mobile to hand, and who doesn’t take theirs everywhere these days? Gaming Culture History Gaming software over the past few decades is exceeding our wildest expectations. Combined with the advancements in mobile technology, you now have a console right there in your hand. Gaming culture hit its first peak in the late 80s with arcade games like PacMan. Shortly after came the wave of consoles like the Sega Mega Drive, which revolutionised the way we like to play games. Some years later, as tech continued its relentless expansion, mobile apps became all the…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Event Calendar November 2020
Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for October 2020. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change. Daily Login Character for November: Boba Fett
Lightsaber Vs Blaster – What’s the BEST STAR WARS Weapon?
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.” Is Han Solo correct or just being a big mouth? In this video Napyet compares the iconic Star Wars BLASTER and LIGHTSABER in a duel to end all duels – let the war of words commence! Check it out: So, what do you think? Which one is your favorite weapon? Do you feel he got it right when it comes to this duel? While he makes good points for his case, in reality, it would come down to a matter of opinion and personal preferences. I once asked a similar question in a niche group I’m in – which is the better weapon: gun or sword? If you’ve never shot a gun and/or you’re a terrible aim, then the gun might not be the right choice for you. In a similar vein, if you’re…
Star Wars Provides New Evidence For The Mandalorian’s Baby Yoda Clone Theory
It’s more than apparent that the real star of The Mandalorian is The Child, or “baby Yoda”, as he has been dubbed by the public. The Child has a very integral role in the storyline of The Mandalorian when the main character is sent to retrieve him, but then becomes suspicious of what they plan to do with him. A new Star Wars book provides more evidence that the Empire was trying to clone Baby Yoda, which was hinted at in Season One of the show. A new, franchise companion guide, aptly titled The Star Wars Book, now lends even more credence to the “Baby Yoda” clone theory. The new Star Wars Book is just one of several hitting the shelves this month. (Another, Star Wars: Fascinating Facts, has already revealed franchise secrets.) The Star Wars Book, however, shares in-universe details. Of those is this line, “Rumors spread of Imperial attempts to create clones of unique species.” We…
Sith to Scare You this Halloween
Halloween is coming and for those of us who are big fans of the holiday (me, me, me), all of October is a time to celebrate. We get the spooky groove going as early as October 1st in my house. And since we’re also all Star Wars fans, it’s great when the two worlds can overlap. Starwars.com brings you 6 Sith to Scare You Silly this Halloween Season. I don’t know about being scared silly, but I was very curious to see who they put on their list. So, let’s take a look at who they put on their list: Darth Bane Darth Maul Lord Momin Darth Plagueis Darth Sidious Darth Vader Who do you think is the scariest Sith of them all? Where is your favorite on the list? If you want to see all the reasons StarWars.com writer Kelly Knox ranked them this way, check out her full…
SWTOR Cartel Market Additions: Game Update 6.1.4
As a shameless The Mandolorian cash out ( and I’m not even upset ), check out the newest Armor Sets, Weapons, mounts, and more, available now on the Cartel Market! Infamous Bounty Hunter’s Armor SetAvailable Now! (When entering combat the helmet reticle lowers and gauntlet extends. The reticle color changes based on equipped color crystal. Armor Set can be bought alone or as a bundle with the Payday Blaster Pistol and Amban JP Blaster Rifle.)Discharged Infantry Armor SetAvailable Now! (Weapon is not included in the set.)Payday Blaster PistolAvailable Now!/Amban JP Blaster RifleAvailable Now!/(This weapon has a unique kill animation. Animation doesn’t trigger with ability use.)Devastator Hoverturret MountAvailable Now! (Mount has a firing flourish.)Desert Mudhorn MountAvailable Now! Exiled Mercenary Decoration BundleAvailable Now!
SWTOR Game Update 6.1.4 is Live!
It’s official! Game update 6.1.4 for Star Wars: The old republic is now live on the official servers. Included in this update is our new seasonal event, the Feast of Prosperity. During the Feast, players will experience new Story Missions, Daily Missions, mini-games, rewards, and more! The game developers have also broadly rebalanced Conquest objectives, and added a new tier of Augments for end-game players. Additionally, they have added a Legacy Ignore option so players can better curate their social interactions. Feast of Prosperity Over the years, the Hutt Cartel’s reputation has taken a hit. The once powerful organization no longer instills respect and fear. To restore the Cartel’s influence, two up-and-coming Hutts, Gaboorga the Abundant and Duuba the Magnanimous, are throwing the most lavish “charitable banquet” in history for the galaxy’s underprivileged. And if the Cartel happens to advance their business interests during the Feast, everyone wins! If Gaboorga and…
A ‘Mandalorian’ Movie? Pedro Pascal and Jon Favreau Talk the Future of the Newest ‘Star Wars’ Franchise
People love The Mandalorian. Well, they love “Baby Yoda”- that’s for sure. While The Child may have made it to mainstream audiences, Star Wars fans are really into the entire package. The Mandalorian gives us the story, the acting, the grittiness, and the Star Wars feel that many wish had been captured better in the recent latest films. Season 2 of the popular show wrapped up filming right before the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, and soon filming will resume for Season 3. But could there be a Mandalorian movie? See this post on Variety.com for more from Pedro Pascal and Jon Favreau on the future of The Mandalorian and the potential for a movie: “The line is blurring now,” said Favreau. “Things that you would have only seen in the movie theater, you’re seeing on streaming, and I think it could go the other way as well.” Whether that…
An Esports Opportunity for the RPG Genre
The esport market has long been dominated by a certain genre of game – high action, high energy – the big names such as Counter-Strike, League of Legends and DoTA have carved the way for newer titles to enter the market with the same formula as smaller titles such as Rocket League have gained popularity in recent times – one big outlier has always been the role-playing game genre however as it does little to entertain a more casual viewer, but this could be changing. We’ve seen the rise and fall of some of the biggest RPG games such as the very namesake of this site in the Star Wars The Old Republic Online, and the recent failings of huge games such as Guild Wars 2 which had tried to build a bit of an esports scene through its online arena, but the approach has typically be stifled from the…
The Lego Star Wars Series Returns On The Upcoming Consoles With Skywalker Saga
Lego Star Wars fans will be pleased to know that that TT Games will be releasing a new episode in the Lego Star Wars saga with the release of Skywalker Saga in the Spring of 2021. There was many questions from fanatics as to whether the Lego Star Wars would get a game on the latest consoles but they are thrilled to find out they will be. Lego Star Wars: Skywalker saga is the first Star Wars games that allows you to play through all nine Star Wars films that is unchallenged in terms of Star Wars gaming. Although not much has been released on the new game coming to the next-generation consoles, it certainly does promise to be one of the most exciting releases of 2021. Pre-order here. It’s difficult to pick out much from this latest trailer as there doesn’t seem to be much gameplay on it and…
YouTuber creates real-life ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber that slices steel
What Star Wars fan doesn’t love lightsabers? They are iconic with the franchise and in my years as a fan and a writer, I’ve seen so many lightsabers – at conventions, guild meetups, costume parties and even for Halloween – but none hold a candle to this one. It’s one-of-a-kind, at least for now. A real working plasma lightsaber. It’s expensive, it’s intricate, and this engineer did it! He and his team have been creating lightsabers for over four years now, but this is their first working plasma-based lightsaber that actually slices through steel. It’s over 3,000 degrees! And the best part? He made a video to tell and show you exactly how they did it. Be warned: you probably can’t do this at home. But it’s super cool to see how they do it! The video of him making this, which is part of his “Make it Real” series,…
Star Wars Halloween Costumes 2020
*This post may contain affiliate links 2020 has been an unusual year and in many parts of the world the Covid-19 pandemic is still keeping people indoors. If you can’t go trick or treating or to your favorite Halloween parties, you can still enjoy the holiday by dressing up. There are many alternative celebration ideas such as Zoom parties or online Halloween costume contests, to name a few. Others are choosing for smaller get-togethers, or outdoor events where they can still practice social distancing. Whatever your plans are, you can do it in Star Wars style if you choose one of these or related costumes. I’m a real sucker for cosplay and homemade costumes but not everyone has the budget, the time, or the ability to build their own. If that’s you, then I invite you to check out Amazon. If you have Prime, you can get any of these…
6 things to know about online casinos: a go to guide for a newcomer
Making mistakes during the first steps in gambling is inevitable for any newcomer. Though how can one find a reliable service without prior experience? Are there any indicators to follow now? You bet! Heed the advice of old hand gamblers to select the most reliable house in 2020 and face full gaming experience. Playing at the casino can be very exciting, especially if you are getting tangible rewards. However, every old hand at the game will attest that this pleasure carries a lot of risks. Therefore, you should be skeptical about endless profit-making. Moreover, there are a large number of fraudulent gaming platforms that trick punters and misappropriate their legitimate winnings. Also, keep in mind an equally important issue, namely the security of personal and financial data. If you will be extremely careful and use professionals’ experience, you can avoid most problems hands down. Safety comes first A reliable gambling…
Slot Machines vs Video Poker Games
Over the years, slot machines have been hugely popular. Nowadays, slots still are the most played casino games. They appeared back in the days of Charles Fairy in 1894. Over the years, there have been many changes and iterations to bring them to the current state. One could even say that video poker is one of such iterations, albeit a drastic one. Nevertheless, both slot machines and video poker games are top-rated in casinos. They also have some similarities and significant differences. Slot Machines Charles Fey was a mechanic in San Francisco, who made the first slot. It was called the Liberty Bell and was created in 1894. It featured only three reels and paid out when a single symbol appeared on all three reels. Today, there have been massive advances in the style, presentation, and even slot machines platforms. How Slots Work Most slot machines have five reels and…