Despite the fact that every true Star Wars fan knows and respects the limb-slicing capabilities of a lightsaber – we really haven’t seen much of it in the franchise’s video games. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order isn’t going to break the cycle either, says Aaron Contreras, the narrative lead at Respawn Entertainment. While the developers recognize that players would love to have the ability to chop off arms and other body parts – Respawn states that they prefer to save this gruesome display of power for pivotal moments in the story itself. A sentiment that they believe follows the same climatic experiences of the Star Wars movies. Star Wars games have, for the most part, been pretty conservative when it comes to gore and extreme violence. A few key moments in campaigns feature some brutal lightsaber action, but not much else. There have been titles where the gore levels were…
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 2
It’s fanfilm time again! If you’re a regular here, you know how much I love those. And if you’re not, well, I hope you stick around because we love writing about all things Star Wars and Star Wars gaming. Up today we have Part 2 of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire from DarthAngelus. I covered Part 1 for you back in June so if you missed that, go check it out first. Chapter 2 of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fanfilm. If you never read the Thrawn Trilogy, the whole trilogy of books is available via Amazon As the first three of many Star Wars spin-off novels, it marked the beginning of an era of rapid expansion of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The titles of the three books are: * Heir to the Empire * Dark Force Rising * The Last Command…
Top ten sites to download free software
Windows provides much free software, but there are always gaps in the products that they list, and you are forced to look for alternative sources for software. The problems begin when you start trying to navigate the 1000’s of websites that are all claiming to be the best and the safest source of freeware. Who can you trust, in many cases when you do find what you are looking for it is bundled together with a pile of files that are in no way related to what you were looking for in the first place. We have compiled this list to help you find what you are looking for without having to worry too much about having the wade through all the bother and bloat of Sheppard software bundles and malware. #1 Rocket Files Rocket Files is among the top-moderated sites on the internet. Even though it is relatively new,…
Modern Games With a History!
Do you know that the first computer games and the first computers were developed at approximately the same time? It was in the thirties, at a time when the rocket simulator had already been created. We had an interesting chat with Jack Harris, editor at Australia Casino about gamification of casino games and other new developments but ended up talking a lot about how past developments have made it all happen. The two fields (gaming and technology) have always been closely intertwined and they ended up creating a number of important developments that are highly useful for humankind today. The Unix operating system was originally created by gamers; a drop in gaming purchases or online gamblers affects a country’s economy. The release of the 3D graphics or augmented reality technologies allow casinos to grow their business and the list can go on for a while. Thanks to continuously improved computing…
Why EA Shifted to Single-Player with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade it’s probably challenging to understand how Electronic Arts (EA), a company that seems to know nothing but multiplayer titles and bad press, has made the decision to publish a game the likes of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. A single-player experience with no opportunities for season passes or loot boxes? Something seems off. That is EA’s modus operandi, after all. How did EA of all companies wind up making the decision to shift to a single-player, campaign-driven title? To be fair, they do have a few titles with great stories behind them. This still is, however, the company that has produced a couple Star Wars games already that have practically ZERO narrative and are solely focused on multiplayer (yes, we’re referring to the Battlefront games). Nevertheless, here we are – with Electronic Arts being the publisher putting out Star…
5 Movie-Inspired Online Games
Thanks to the advancements in modern technology, the movies that are now offered to the public have graphics that are state of the art and seamless. This also translates to the online games that are now available for various users whether young and old. In addition to this, several online games that emerged over the recent years are inspired from the most popular movies. Online board games Several online board games have movie inspirations. The popular movie ‘Lord of the Rings’ paved the way for several online games, which include board games that can be played over the internet with other players. Generally, these online board games have traditional board game counterparts with pristine miniatures. Online casino slot games There are various online casino games, but the most popular among these are slot games. Games developers from Master88 took advantage of this concept as they saw the potential of…
Why Does Malaysian Online Casino Attracts More Player
The act of gambling has always lured people to the various possibilities of riches; it’s so much fun for millions of people, and the thrill keeps bringing them back. The same goes for the online gambling scene where so many people, including Malaysians, log in to play their favorite casino games online. There are many reasons why they love it and why they are very attracted to it, so take a look below at some of these noteworthy reasons. The Convenience Levels are Staggering Having the industry shift to the online world was one of the best decisions ever for them. One of the reasons why it’s so liked and keeps attracting many people is because it negates all the bad stuff that comes with traditional gambling houses. Nobody would need to worry about finding the right outfit to go out and drive to the nearest casino or dealing with…
Star Wars: Battlefront 2’s The Rise of Skywalker Drops Next Month
Getting a little bored with Star Wars: Battlefront 2 and need a reason to keep playing or take another look at it? Well, December may very well be your best chance to do so. The entire month has been dubbed a “celebration month” by EA DICE and it all kicks off with the addition of The Rise of Skywalker content for SWBF2. The developers have been tight-lipped when it comes to what to actually expect from the Skywalker update, unfortunately. It’s probably safe to assume, however, that we will see the addition of some new maps and possibly a new character or two. This new content update is, of course, due out just before the theatrical release of the new movie – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie will hit theaters on December 20th and is a continuation of the latest series of Star Wars films beginning with…
Star Wars Battlefront Franchise Sales Exceed 33 Million Copies
Despite going through a rough period of consumer upset over including microtransactions (loot boxes, to be specific), Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Battlefront franchise has performed quite well. On a quarterly earnings call, EA announced that the combined sales of Star Wars Battlefront and its sequel are now over 33 million. The first Battlefront title, released in late 2015 and developed by DICE was a reboot of the shooter series released on PC, Mac, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. The sequel, Star Wars: Battlefront 2, which came out in November of 2017, released with a campaign mode in addition to multiplayer gameplay. Numerous DLC expansions were released for both titles as well as regular updates to each game. This has been noted as a primary reason that both SWBF and SWBF2 have kept their fan base alive and well. DLC packs released for Star Wars: Battlefront include: Post-launch content for Battlefront 2…
EA Games and EA Access Coming to Steam with Launch of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
In a bit of a surprise announcement, Electronic Arts recently stated that all of the publisher’s games and it’s EA Access subscription service will be making an appearance on Steam. It all begins with the launch of the long-awaited Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order which is slated to release on November 15th, 2019. In the months following the release of Fallen Order more and more of EA’s titles will be added to Steam. It’ll be a slow and steady process, but, eventually, even the likes of mega-hits such as Apex Legends and Battlefield 5 will be available for download via Steam’s service. In addition to individual games being added we’ll also see EA Access made available via Steam. This is currently tentatively set to start sometime in the Spring of 2020. EA Access is a subscription service that gives players the ability to play a plethora of titles for one,…
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Developer Interview Digs Into Decision of Going the Single-Player Route
A single-player, narrative-based Star Wars title has been a rarity in the gaming industry for the better part of 10 years now. The last true story-drive game within the franchise prior to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II which made its debut in 2008. The announcement of a new single-player title in the Star Wars universe was a surprise on its own. Combine that with the fact that it’s being published by none other than EA and you’d probably think the news were a farce had we not gotten a concrete launch date, trailers, and more at this point. Electronic Arts isn’t exactly known for having a great public image with gamers these days. Plus, they’re notorious for putting out nothing but multiplayer titles riddled with microtransactions (up until Battlefront 2, at least). So, what made EA of all publishers decide to take up…
SWTOR In-Game Events for November
Here are the ingame events for Star Wars: The old republic for the month of November 2019 Bounty Contract WeekDate: November 5 – 12, 2019 (BEGINS AND ENDS AT 10:00AM PST/6:00PM GMT)Requirement: Level 15+ For a limited time, the Bounty Brokers Association has opened its doors to anyone willing to take on their dangerous contracts, offering an opportunity for both seasoned and rookie hunters to prove their skills and bring crime syndicates and violent gangs to justice! Each day, you can sign up for one standard Henchman contract and one high profile Kingpin Contract, and each may take you to a separate planet. Complete five standard contracts to unlock Kingpin missions with bigger loot! Head to the fleet now, invite your friends and visit representatives of the Association to get started on your contracts! FEATURED REWARDS: Reputation with the Bounty Brokers Association Bounty Tracker’s Armor Set and Contract Hunter’s Armor Set Assassin’s Bowcaster and…
Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes Event Calendar – November 2019
Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy if Heroes for November 2019. As allways you have to remember that all dates are subject to change. DISCLAIMER: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Daily Login Character for November: Royal Guard Royal guard? thats weird in the middle of the transition from Episode 2-3 content to 8-9…. some event related with the emperors shuttle maybe? They had Emperor’s shuttle in the $20 pack they had in the store the last day or two. I’m not sure what kind of an event would require palps shuttle though… at least, not with the current content roll they’re on (as you acknowledged). I do anticipate a sith capital ship helmed by malak or nihlius to drop at some point, but… with kenobi just hitting the arena now and malevolence presumably on the way, that sounds weird to me. Anyways. Here it…
Latest Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Trailer Reveals New Details and Prompts Questions
The official launch trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is here and with it comes more info, new looks at gameplay, and a flurry of new questions prior to the game’s release date. Scheduled to hit the market on November 15th, Fallen Order is the first single-player Star Wars game seen in 10 years. An action-adventure title based in an era when the Empire has enacted Order 66 and eliminated nearly all of the Jedi Order, this game has already built up massive anticipation among fans and is currently available for pre-order. Fallen Order will launch on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The newest trailer – simply titled “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Launch Trailer” – gives a brief glimpse at the new worlds, new characters, and premise the entire game is based on. The video shows off both new cinematics and never-before-seen in-game gameplay action as…
Vader Immortal: Episode III Due to Release This Month
While most of the Star Wars hype is currently centered around the launch of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, another game based on a galaxy far, far away is due out in just a matter of weeks – Vader Immortal: Episode III. Vader Immortal is a VR series following the workings of the infamous Darth Vader. Episode III will be the last installment of this particular VR trilogy. Venturing into VR was a big step for the Star Wars franchise to begin with. While it hasn’t been a massive commercial spectacle by any means, the Vader Immortal series has found a solid base in VR enthusiasts that want to immerse themselves and feel like a true lightsaber-wielding Jedi. Driven by a canonical and interesting storyline, great visuals, and addictive gameplay, Vader Immortal has won the hearts of thousands of die-hard Star Wars fans. Rather than go with the standard flow…
Playing Blackjack and Making Money: Myth or Reality?
There are many people, who would say that playing blackjack to earn some money is simply impossible and those, who try, are destined to fail. They would also say that you only risk your money and don’t have a single chance of earning anything. But these claims are rather far from reality. Look at professional blackjack players: they spend tens of years mastering the game, know all of the strategies and tricks, and often make a living simply by playing. To earn good money and not to lose a fortune you should start with learning theory and devoting your time and energy to polishing your skills. So if you love blackjack, have enough savings and time to learn how to play, you have rather high chances of winning and earning. Just choose a reliable casino with favorable odds and solid bonuses. Do you want to learn more about people, who played blackjack and won? Then…
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Interview Sheds Light on Game’s Dark Origins
In an interview with STACK, Respawn Entertainment’s narrative lead, Aaron Contreras provided further details about the backstory behind Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, gameplay info, and more. Why Fallen Order is Set Shortly After Revenge of the Sith When asked about the timeline of the game, Contreras stated that the Respawn team decided to roll with a period just a few years past Revenge of the Sith because they found it to be one of the most intriguing ages in the Star Wars franchise. Aaron went on to say that due to the Empire having immense power throughout the galaxy during this time and Order 66 being in place, this period paved the way for a story based on an emerging hero – one that has to stay off the Empire’s radar and fighting to flee persecution. Why Force Players to Utilize a Specific Character? Aaron also shed a little…
EA Hints at New Star Wars Game Coming After Fallen Order
The official launch of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is right around the corner, yet EA has already alluded to the fact that they’re planning to drop yet another Star Wars title in 2022. Senior Analyst Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners, one of the largest players in the Asian gaming market, pulled the leak straight from a recent earnings call from EA itself. The project is currently unannounced and unnamed, but is tentatively set to hit the market sometime in late 2022. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an upcoming, single-player, active-adventure title due to release on Xbox One, PS4, and PC on November 15th, 2019. The game follows Padawan Cal Kestis as he attempts to flee from the purge of the entire Jedi Order that was set into motion utilizing Order 66, a law that demands that all Jedi be tracked down and eliminated. Cal was able to escape…
Know your legends: The Celestials, Rakatan Infinite Empire and Unification
Hello, Star Wars and SWTOR fans! I am here today to share an awesome video from one of my favorite Star Wars YouTube channels, Star Wars Reading Club. It’s actually from back in 2017 but I don’t know if you have ever come across it and it’s so good, we figured this was a great time to highlight it. If you did see it back in 2017 when it first came out, it’s still worth another watch. Plus, they have a bunch more videos you can check out now, too. This one is a complete history of the Celestials, Rakatan Infinite Empire and Unification. If you’re a big canon, SWTOR and Star Wars history nerd, you’re going to love this. If you love the Old Republic, you’re going to love this. About this video: In our first Prelude episode of Star Wars The Old Republic: A Complete History multi-video series,…
Star Wars Battlefront II – Oct 30th Patch – Release Notes
DICE have a small patch arriving this week which aims to address several issues that appeared after last week’s Another Night on Endor Update. The primary fix focuses around an issue that was causing consoles to run out of memory and subsequently result in a game crash. They also have a fix for an issue that was causing servers to crash while playing Co-Op. The guys over at DICE understand that both of these crashes were frustrating and They thank us for our patience while they worked to get a patch released. Within the patch the DICE team also have a number of issues that have been fixed, mostly relating to Co-Op. Check it out: Release Notes: Fixed various issues that were causing memory crashes across all platforms. Fixed an issue that was causing a server crash when playing Co-Op. Fixed an issue where the timer would not correctly show…
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Launch Trailer
It’s finally here! The thing we’ve all been waiting for – an official launch trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Now you can get a glimpse of the game for yourself and see what all the hype is all about. EA Star Wars released the official launch trailer today and you can see it below, if you haven’t already. I know we all have high hopes for a new, great Star Wars games already after the genre has seen a lot of disappointment but I, for one, have to say this trailer has me pumped. This game is definitely set to be one of the biggest launches this holiday season. Check it out: The galaxy awaits as Cal Kestis embarks upon an epic journey in hopes of rebuilding the Jedi Order. Fight for your survival, explore the mysteries of a long-extinct civilization, and become a Jedi on November 15….
Poker Exists in Star Wars, but It’s Called Sabacc
Some of the best movies of all time are those that manage to grab our attention and snatch us into their worlds. They present us with an opportunity to learn how those worlds work, discover their history, get familiar with different species that live there, their food, and of course, their games. In Star Trek, Kirk and Spock passed their time by playing three-dimensional chess, and in Harry Potter, the four houses competed in a game of Quidditch. When it comes to Star Wars, in a galaxy far, far away, those prone to taking risks and relying on luck work their way to immense riches by playing Sabacc. What Is Sabacc? Sabacc is a card game that made numerous appearances throughout the Star Wars franchise. If you have seen the movies, you already have a vague idea of how it works. If you haven’t, well, the first thing you should…
SWTOR Game Update 6.0a ( Patch Notes)
Here are the patch notes for Star Wars: The old republic – game update 6.0A Cartel Market The HK-55 Chapter “Shroud of Memory” will now unlock for a player’s account as intended. Removed the Shroud of Memory icon from the Legacy Window. General Kai Zykken has learned the value of customer service (kind of) and will now face the player during his introduction cinematic. Corrected a number of issues where characters that were killed due to player choice appeared in cinematics. Using a Commander’s Token to begin the Jedi Under Siege storyline will no longer play the original Class Story intro in some situations. Characters who did not receive their Conquest rewards with Onslaught’s launch will find them waiting in their inventory. Restored hairstyle 3 for female human and cyborg Bounty Hunters. Lowered the frequency and rewards of Slicing boxes on Onderon. General Chat now functions on Onderon. Classes +Combat…
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Gameplay – The Ultimate Preview
We know that we have not had a lot in way of great Star Wars games over the past decade or so. We’ve had a lot of canceled games, some weak games, and then of course, SWTOR. But now, we finally have a new Star Wars game – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. So, is it any good? Will it finally be the Star Wars game we’ve been waiting on? Will it give us something besides SWTOR and Battlefront? Let’s take a look into everything currently known about Fallen Order in this great video from Quest Mode. It’s over 22 minutes long and it’s very thorough and worth the watch, especially if you’re playing or planning to play Fallen Order. Check out the video here: So, what do you think? Do you feel like you have a better understanding of the game? Do you think Fallen Order is going to…