Have you played Vader Immortal for the PlayStation VR yet? This is a game I was excited about, as it looks like a lot of fun. The creators of Vader Immortal are revealing more about how the VR game came together. In the game, you can step into the role of a Force-using smuggler who gets captured by Darth himself. To help celebrate the release, the game creators got together for a VR chat to discuss how this game actually came together. The discussion was released a couple of weeks ago and if you missed it, we’ll give you all the info you need to know. It featured Writer and Executive Producer David S. Goyer, Director Ben Snow, Executive Producer Mark S. Miller, and ILMxLAB Lead QA Marissa Martinez-Hoadley. They talked about their favorite moments, challenges in production and so much more. Martinez-Hoadley said the game was so immersive, she…
Star Wars Pinball Readies to Change the Game at Home
I am a HUGE fan of pinball and have been for as long as I can remember. Star War pinball games are top of my list and I try to play as many of them as I can find. Unfortunately, it’s not always as easy to find a great arcade these days. As technology changes, our video games adapt. Zen Studios has been delivering digital pinball games set in the Star Wars galaxy since 2013 and they are seeking to bridge this gap. They’ve been making Star Wars pinball games on everything from the iconic films, most popular characters, specific battles and more. They have nearly 20 different themed tables for fans to enjoy. And if you can’t find an arcade near you, they’ve also made their games available on all platforms from PC to smartphones and everything in between. With each new release, the experiences change and evolve to fit the latest…
Star Wars Squadrons: A Review
Is Star Wars: Squadrons finally the new Star Wars game we’ve all been hoping for? Since it’s release on October 2nd, reviews of the game have been quite favorable. I’ve seen little, if any, complaints from people who have played it. If anything, the complaints have been that it’s an amazing game in a limited package and fans are wondering how that will play out in the future or for expanded content of the game. Let’s take a look for ourselves. First, for those who don’t know, what is Star Wars: Squadrons? Star Wars: Squadrons is a space combat game set in the Star Wars universe developed by Motive Studios and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It has both multiplayer game modes and single-player campaigns. Squadrons allows you to play as an ace pilot for both the Empire and the…
SWTOR In-Game Events for October 2020
Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of October 2020 Relics of the GreeDate: October 6 – October 13, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 11:00AM PDT/6:00PM UTC)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! Feast of ProsperityDate: October 20th – November 10th, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 11:00AM PDT/6:00PM…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Event Calendar 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 October: Royal Guard
SWTOR: Claim Your Free Mini-pet to Celebrate the Star Wars: Squadrons Launch!
To celebrate the launch of Star Wars: Squadrons, the BioWare team is giving away minipets to all players of Star Wars: The old republic. Here is the news: We have all been counting the days until we could jump into our very own cockpits in a galaxy far, far away! The day has finally arrived and we are excited to experience the adventures of Vanguard Squadron in Star Wars™: Squadrons. Join us in offering a huge congratulations to our friends at Motive on their amazing accomplishment! As a studio that has spent its fair share of time piloting starships, we were especially drawn to Vanguard Squadron. So, in their honor and as a special congratulations to the Motive team, we have built a remote-controlled Starship Mini-pet based on their design! We worked hand-in-hand with the Motive team to ensure our design was influenced by Vanguard Squadron while also remaining true to…
SWG vs SWTOR – Which Is BEST in 2020?
Do you prefer SWG or SWTOR? If you’re looking for a game that allows you to immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe and roleplay while completing different objectives, which one should you pick? In this video, Napyet will breakdown the major differences between SWG (Star Wars Galaxies) & SWTOR (Star Wars The Old Republic). They’re both classic MMOs but which is best in 2020? This is actually a debate we saw a lot more back when SWTOR was new and SWG had been shut down and did not have emulators available yet. A lot of big fans of SWG were (rightfully) upset with SWTOR for bumping their favorite game off the scene. SWTOR itself has come a long way since then and is in many ways not like the same game it was at launch. But now, in 2020, both games are available to play through different venues. The…
Making of – Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [Behind the Scenes]
Today we have a fun video from NeoGamer – The Video Game Archive about the creation of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. The making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, interview with the actors and the developers of all the versions of the game. Check it out here: As said in the video, they watched the movies to help them generate ideas on what they wanted to do for the games. They expressed not having a shortage of ideas, but rather, deciding how to narrow down their ideas into things that really should go into Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. They also explain the importance of sticking to canon but adding new ideas and concepts to the game. They talk about the process of running ideas by Lucas and getting input for their team on how to create different aspects of the game and stay keeping in the Star Wars…
Quest for the Best: 3 Must-Have Supplies for a Great Home Gaming Experience
When the term “gamer” is heard, many people picture an isolated teen with bad skin and a scowl, or the forty-something guy with greasy hair living in his mom’s basement. But the truth is, more than 2.5 billion people on the planet self identify as gamers, according to Newzoo’s 2019 Global Games Market Report. And 46 percent of those individuals are not pimply 16-year-old boys or 30-year-old subterranean creepers — they’re adult women. As these stats suggests, gaming is a diverse community and a massively popular industry. In the year of ‘Rona, when much of the population still lingers at home, online players of all walks of life are in pursuit of an illustrious home gaming experience fit for a king. If this quest is one you choose to accept, here is the definitive list of needs required to create a better, faster, more enjoyable gaming experience in your own…
The Grit And Gore Of ‘KOTOR’ Shows How Star Wars Games Should Be Made
We love KOTOR and we’ve made that pretty clear in our posts over the years. KOTOR has seemed to take on a life of its own in the fandom that grew around it. And you just don’t see that anymore today. The Star Wars games that are being made aren’t hitting those same tones and creating the same feelings in the fans. What was it that made KOTOR so special? Sara Elsam has written a really great piece for LAD Bible that basically expresses everything I feel about KOTOR, and how it shows us the model for what Star Wars games should be like today. They basically say everything I would say already, so rather than repeat, here’s a snippet from Sara: “And in Knights of the Old Republic, you get to pick your destiny. You can be bad – like, really bad. Sith bad. Want to force someone to kill their best…
SWTOR: The Feast of Prosperity is now on PTS!
The Feast of Prosperity is our newest seasonal event, coming soon with Game Update 6.1.4. This event, like Life Day and Nar Shaddaa Nightlife, will reoccur once a year. Alongside this new event, several changes are in the works for the Conquest system. These changes focus on scaling Conquest points to better reflect the difficulty of the required task. Before this update goes live, any players interested in testing the event or Conquest changes can head over to the Public Test Server now! Feast of Prosperity The Feast of Prosperity event features new Daily Missions, Weekly Missions, and mini-game activities that you’ll be able to participate in on PTS. You’ll also have access to an introductory Mission, where you’ll meet Gaboorga the Abundant and Duuba the Magnanimous, the founders of the Feast, and learn a little more about them and their ambitions. When the event reaches the live servers, a…
This is the way: Star Wars fans raise over $10,000 in support of trans rights
Here’s a happy news story for a change: Star Wars fans raise over $5,000 in support of trans rights! It all began when over the past week or so, Mandalorian actor Gina Carano’s social media posts stirred up controversy. She seemed to have a lot to say about a lot of things, and not all of it was kind or flattering. But Star Wars fans are a special breed, and definitely passionate, and decided to do something to counter the hurtful language she was using. A group of Star Wars fans decided to come together and create a GoFundMe to support trans rights. Within the first two hours of creation, they had already blown past their initial goal. At the time I am writing this, they’re over $10,000 which will go to support the Transgender Law Center, an organization that “changes law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and…
SWTOR Devs talk 6.1.4, PTS, PvP Toxicity, Credit Sellers
Are you still playing and enjoying SWTOR? You may love this story on vulkk.com from the Devs about 6.1.4, the PTS, credit sellers, PvP toxicity and more. On September 11th, the community manager Eric Musco and design director Chris Schmidt joined Aviriia, a content creator and inspired PvPer you may be familiar with, to talk about the game and the points above. They went live on Twitch to discuss these hot button topics in SWTOR. If you missed the Twitch stream, Vulkk has a nice writeup that summarizes all the main points that were disused. You can find that here, but here’s a snippet: SWTOR 6.1.4 planned for October, will be available on PTS soon SWTOR’s latest update 6.1.3 released earlier this week. The next patch will be 6.1.4. Based on the number (and the Roadmap) you know that this one will not contain any story progression. 6.1.4 will bring the Feast…
The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer Dropped
The new season of The Mandalorian starts streaming Friday, October 30, only on Disney+. I don’t know about you, but I’m very excited for it! If you’ve been living under a rock the past few months and have not seen Season 1 yet, there’s still plenty of time to catch up before Season 2 releases, and you can find out why people are calling this series better than all the new Star Wars movies combined. So, what’s happening in Season Two? The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. “The Mandalorian” stars Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers and Giancarlo Esposito. Directors for the new season include Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, Carl Weathers, Peyton Reed and Robert Rodriguez. Showrunner Jon…
Oscars New Rules For Diversity and Inclusion for Best Picture Consideration
New Oscars eligibility rules for Best Picture consideration are creating confusion within studios, who are left wondering what impact (if any) on their movies it will have in the consideration for 2021 Oscars nomination. In the meanwhile, critics are divided. Some call these rules into question because they detract from a movie’s merit, and put an unreasonable emphasis on quotas over quality instead. While others are left wondering whether these rules go far enough or whether they’re simply setting too low of a threshold, one which frankly already is in play. In other words, the Oscars are seeming to be doing something but in reality perpetuating the status quo. As with any attempt at change, there’s bound to be supporters as well as critics. What the Oscars have attempted isn’t perfect, by any stretch of the imagination, but in spirit it’s nevertheless a step in the right direction. The Oscars…
NOT ALONE – Star Wars Short Film
It’s fan film time again and this one is a bit different from some that I bring you and I absolutely love it! This short will not take up a lot of your time so stop whatever you’re doing right now and give it a watch. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did. I’m happy to bring you another Star Wars Short Film today, this one from Cinematic Captures, titled NOT ALONE. It’s a very short film, but says a lot with just a little. In preparation for the construction of the Second Death Star’s shield generator, scouts are sent to the forest moon of Endor, however it’s soon apparent they’re not alone. See it here: So, what did you think? It’s really well done, paints a perfect (hilarious/fun) picture, and the effects, music, voice and everything is spot-on. It’s little gems like this that make me proud to be…
The 5 Best Things About Star Wars Galaxies!
I have written a lot of posts about Star Wars Galaxies here on the site. That’s because it’s one of the most beloved Star Wars games of our time, and it has an interesting relationship with SWTOR, which we began writing about a couple of years before it launched. There are lots of reasons to love SWG, and ask any fan and they’ll likely rattle off an entire list for you. But one thing that nearly every fan will say about SWG is that it was the community that really set it apart from other games. We have a video to sahre with you today from Napyet on this very topic. A totally subjective list of the 5 best things in Star Wars Galaxies! Massively Overthinking: Is open-world housing a failed experiment? Check it out for yourself here: Now, let us know in the comments if you agree with this…
SWTOR Cartel Market Additions: Game Update 6.1.3
With a new game update comes new gear on the galatic cartel market… Get your hands on some Cartel Coins and check out new items live in the Cartel Market this week! Winter Outlaw Armor SetAvailable Now! (Weapons not included in bundle.)Lab Technician Armor SetAvailable Now! (Weapons not included in bundle.)Fork-Lift Walker MountAvailable Now! (Mount has a unique flourish that changes its appearance.)Junkshop Decoration BundleAvailable Now!
SWTOR Game Update 6.1.3 is Live!
SWTOR Game Update 6.1.3 is now live! Highlights of this update include additional Ranked Replica rewards, the return of Double XP, and more! We’ve also fixed another batch of bugs, and the entire list of fixes can be found at the bottom of the article. Ranked PvP Rewards As we previously discussed on the Forums and the most recent Twitch livestream, the “Replica” series rewards will be coming out at an expedited rate. Game Update 6.1.3 brings in the first batch! The following Season 6 and Season 8 Replica Rewards can now be purchased from the Giradda the Hutt vendor, located on the Fleet. The Predacious Weapon Set (Season 6) The Predacious Wrangler mount (Season 6) The Commanding Weapon Set (Season 8) Along with these rewards, Ranked PvP Reward Tokens are now a Legacy currency and can be shared across every character connected by a Legacy name. Steam Achievements Steam…
The New LEGO STAR WARS: THE SKYWALKER SAGA Trailer
If you haven’t seen the trailer for the upcoming Lego Star Wars game, The Skywalker Saga, you’re going to want to check this out. First, you can watch the trailer here: The galaxy is yours with LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga! Play through all nine Star Wars™ saga films in a brand-new LEGO video game unlike any other. Experience fun-filled adventures, whimsical humor, and the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the LEGO Star Wars universe like never before. To learn more about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Next, let’s talk about what’s cool about it. First, it looks hilarious! I know not everyone is into the type of humor we get from Lego Star Wars, but I love it and this game looks like it will have no shortage of it. It’s got droids and jawas and lightsabers and C-3PO riding a bantha. And so many other great…
YES! Star Wars Galaxies Raph Koster Is Making A New Game!
Raph Koster, the original lead developer on Star Wars Galaxies, has announced that he’s working on a new MMO, one that embraces many of the elements that made SWG so special. In this video from Napyet, we learn more about that and what that might mean for SWG fans. When it comes to Star Wars games, SWG has been one of the most popular of all time. If Koster is creating another MMO, we can hold onto hope that it might be just as good as SWG, or at the very least, that it will contain the best aspects of SWG. A lot of really great points made in this video about the future of gaming, the types of games, and what we – the gamers – are looking for. What do you think?
‘The Sims 4’ is getting a story-driven Star Wars DLC
Good news Sims fans, you’re about to get a little Star Wars in your Sims! This is great news for crossover fans of both franchises. A new Star Wars DLC was just announced. “The Sims 4” will soon receive a new story-driven game pack, titled “Star Wars: Journey to Batuu,” as announced during Thursday afternoon’s Gamescom Opening Light Live. Releasing for $19.99 on Sept. 8, the pack requires “The Sims 4″ base game to play (available on PC, Xbox One and PS4). So, what will this DLC be about? Batuu will be a destination world, meaning sims can’t live there full-time since it’s meant for visits. But players can find a type of home base in Batuu that fulfills a sims’ basic needs. Players will find familiar characters from the Star Wars universe, including Kylo Ren and Rey Skywalker, and can play Sabacc (a fictional card game from Star Wars) against…
SWTOR In-Game Events for September
Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of September 2020 Rakghoul Resurgence on AlderaanDate: September 8 – September 15, 2020 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 11:00AM PDT/6:00PM UTC)Requirement: Levels 25+ The Hyland Organization for Rakghoul Neutralization (T.H.O.R.N.) has issued an official level-2 emergency alert concerning an outbreak of the Rakghoul plague on Alderaan. Quarantines have been put in place to restrict traffic of the plague off-world, but exceptions will be made for individuals with priority clearance. T.H.O.R.N. is recruiting qualified volunteer emergency responders to travel to affected areas to combat the spread of the Rakghoul plague. More information about the outbreak can be found by checking the News Terminals on the Republic or Imperial Fleet! T.H.O.R.N. wishes to remind you that plague symptoms can be treated if they are identified in the early stages of infection. Whether or not you have travel plans, please consult your nearest trusted…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Galactic Legends: Unlock and Requirements
The devs over at Capital games are adressing some questions around which types of units and how many units will be required for Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and Sith Eternal Emperor. Both of these units will follow a similar roll out as previous Galactic Legends but with a shorter roll out and will not require previous Galactic Legends, such as Rey or Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, to unlock. There has also been some confusion around if there are 15 or 14 requirements as the two screens below show conflicting information. There are 15 units required for Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and 15 units required for Sith Eternal Emperor. The prerequisites screen is missing one of the units in a future batch and will be fixed in a future update. See you on the Holotables!