Eric Musco posted a pretty lengthy blog post on exactly how the developers try to reach optimal class balance in Star Wars: The old Republic. Quite an interesting read if you are into PVP: How Class Balance Happens | 06.15.2017, 02:33 PM Hey folks, Over the next few weeks, as you know, it is our plan to give you specifics on upcoming Class/Discipline changes. One things that we have never done before is really get down in the trenches and explain how we balance Classes. With our continued move towards more transparency, we really wanted to lift the hood and provide as much context as possible for those changes. Below you will find an elaborate breakdown from our combat team on not only how they balance Classes, but why. I highly recommend you read the entire post (I know it’s long!). For the non-reader among you… TLDR – We do not…
SWTOR: Discussion Topic – Master Mode Operation Gear Drops
Eric Musco started an interesting Discussion were they want players to speak there mind on Master Mode Operation Gear. Check it out: Discussion Topic: Master Mode Operation Gear Drops | 06.14.2017, 09:29 PM Hey folks, Since the launch of Galactic Command we have made great strides to change it to be a supporting gearing system versus the primary means of gearing your characters. We still have improvements to make and we will be talking more about gearing methodology in an upcoming discussion topic. For today, we really want to focus on the drops currently coming from Master Mode Operations, as this has been a hot topic. Let’s start with some context on how gearing currently works for Operations at each difficulty (all examples assume 8-player): Story Mode Operations: Each boss drops a specific Tier 2 Legendary quality item Ex: Soa in Eternity Vault will always drop 2 offhands Veteran Mode…
SWTOR: Season 8 Rewards
BioWare just posted the preliminary rewards for ranked PvP Season 8 in Star Wars: The old Republic. Check it out: Season 8 Rewards | 06.13.2017, 06:29 PM Hey folks, Here are the preliminary rewards for Season 8! Where mah day-early donuts, Keith?!?! First, the items that will be given to each individual based on which tier they place in based on their rating: Battle Flag Framed Stronghold Decoration Character Flair Title Second, the Top 96 folks will additionally receive: Title Character Flair Last but not least, the individual items which can be purchased with Season 8 tokens: PvP weapon set (one of each weapon type) New PvP inspired Stronghold Decorations Color crystal Mount In the next few weeks we will work on getting you an exact list of what each item is along with screenshots. As a reminder, the season will be ending with Game Update 5.4. Let us know…
Why Battlefront 2 Needs an eSports Element
Star Wars-themed computer games have such a hugely dedicated following simply because the games enable every fan to explore and live in their own part of the Star Wars universe. In many ways, this is the holy grail of a good Star Wars game, with titles like Star Wars: Rebellion and the original Star Wars Battlefront game allowing gamers to indulge their fantasies of running the Galactic Empire or helping the Rebel Alliance to become rulers of the galaxy. This formula has been successful for handing Star Wars games an enduring popularity, and has even helped to keep them relevant and popular during the dark days of the prequels (days which still cause fans to shudder when looking back at some of the storylines and acting!) but now gaming is changing, and perhaps it is finally time for Star Wars games to change with the gaming landscape. In a Galaxy Not…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday June 13 2017
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SWTOR Game Update 5.2.2 Patch Notes
Here are the SWTOR Patch Notes for Game Update 5.2.2. which are being deployed today. Highlights The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event is back through August! Enjoy new rewards, such as the Gamorrean Guard Companion. General Updated the mailbox user interface button layout. “Get all attachments” is now next to “select all.” Additionally, there is now more space between the “get all attachments” and “delete all” buttons. Players can now loot enemies while in other forms while on Iokath, such as the Mouse Droid. The Taspan Ambush Space Mission is once again available via the Galaxy Map. Players who finished Iokath who are unable to summon Elara Dorne or Malavai Quinn can now use the Companion Locator Terminal to retrieve them. Players can no longer see group chat after leaving or being removed from a Group Finder group. New mount speed Legacy Perks are available for purchase, Speeder Piloting 4 and…
Star Wars Battlefront 2’s DLC Is Free, but the game will have microtransactions
It was already revealed back in late April that EA wouldn’t add season pass for Star Wars Battlefront II, and yesterday, the publisher confirmed this to be true. Instead the game will Star Wars Battlefront II. The first content update will arive togeter with Star Wars: The last jedi in december, and add Finn and Captain Phasma to the game, as well as planet Crait. This all sound good and nice, but Speaking to GameSpot, the game’s design director Niklas Fegraeus said the game will add microtransactions to the game. Fegraeus elaborated on the new system as follows: “When you want to progress and get stuff, you can either play the game and when you play you earn the in-game currency, and with that you can spend towards whatever you want, if you want to accelerate that, if you can’t play for a week, you can purchase that. The important thing is everything can…
Star Wars Battlefront 2: Official Gameplay Trailer
So the new Star Wars Battlefront 2: Official Gameplay Trailer just hit the internet… Kashyyyk, Kamino, starkiller base, Yavin, holy shit. Did y’all see that wookiee. First shown at E3 in Los Angeles, the new trailer demonstrates just how expansive it will be, pulling in characters, locations, and vehicles that cover the entire 40-year history of the saga. It even has those Phantom Menace battle droids ( they look pretty dope eh? ) That beginning shot of the The First Order switching to Stormtroppers switching to Clones with the lightning flashes is so awesome. We’re still early in the hype cycle for the game, but this might be good guys. Story mode seems interesting to. What do you thing guys? Did EA just redeem itself? Holy shit. If they can deliver on what this trailer promises…. this will be one of the greatest games. And I’m just so happy prequels aren’t ignored…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 gameplay footage leaks
Someone “accidentally” leaked 12 minutes of gameplay from the upcomming Star Wars Battlefront 2 online. This 12 minute video gives us a good taste of how it will look and feel to play as Darth Maul and Rey. Check out the video below. While the video quality is a bit lacking, this gives you a pretty decent sense of the game and it’s pretty cool to see Rey going toe-to-toe with Darth Maul. The footage was original shared by youtuber NukemDukem’s EA Play footage, which was likely recorded before the event. The video featured a “sponsored by EA” graphic in the lower left-hand corner, but has now been removed. But as with anything ells on the web, it has been shared and is now all over the place for our viewing pleasure. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is slated for release on November 17 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 with a…
Star Wars Battlefront II preorders will get early access to the multiplayer beta
There will be plenty of new Star Wars Battlefront II information available at at E3 in the comming later, but ahead of its gameplay reveal, EA has released new details for its official multiplayer beta. When the multiplayer beta kicks off this later this year, players who preorder the game will get early access Xbox One, PS4, and Origin for PC. Check it out: On June 10, the gameplay world premiere of Star Wars Battlefront II will be streamed live at EA PLAY – and we promise it will not disappoint. What also won’t disappoint is our news that will get any die-hard fan access to the game sooner than later. This fall, you’ll be able to experience the epic scale of the Star Wars™ universe with a Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II multiplayer Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC. Even better? Any fans who pre-order the…
SWTOR Class Changes for Hatred Assassin and Serenity Shadow in 5.3
Yesterday we told you about the class changes coming to SWTOR this summer. Here is the first set of changes that are planned to go live with the upcoming Game Update 5.3. This time for Hatred and Serenity shadow: Class Changes: Hatred Assassin / Serenity Shadow | 06.09.2017, 03:00 PM Hey folks, Below you will find the first set of changes that are planned for Game Update 5.3. Here is a statement from the Combat team on what their plans are for Hatred and Serenity. Quote: With the Class changes in 5.3, we wanted to address several balance issues. One Discipline that we found to be lagging behind its target DPS output was the Hatred Assassin / Serenity Shadow. We changed several skills for this Discipline to increase its DPS output. We wanted to help Hatred / Serenity shine at what it is supposed to be known for: high sustained melee damage….
SWTOR Discussion Topic: Class Changes This Summer
Eric Musco took on the official forums, and posted a list of specs and classes that are up for some balances in patch 5.3 coming this summer. Check it out: Discussion Topic: Class Changes This Summer | 06.07.2017, 10:06 PM Hey folks, As Keith mentioned in the roadmap, we want to start the process of having weekly discussion threads here on the forums. Let’s get this started with our first topic, Class changes starting with Game Update 5.3. Let us know what you think of the list! Are these the Disciplines you expected to see? Are any missing and if so which ones and why? The following is each Class/Discipline we are currently looking into changing. By Friday, we will begin posting in-depth threads on exactly what is happening to each Discipline. This will include whether they are being buffed or nerfed and why, along with the specific planned changes. These threads…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday June 06 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for June 6 – June 13 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links SITH RECLUSE ARMOR SET 2210 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links SCAVENGER’S LUGGERWAHL Information from TOR FASHION GRAND EXPLORER PACK Information from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links STAR CLUSTER’S NIGHTLIFE PACK 250 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: CLUB VERTICA’S NIGHTLIFE PACKS 5180 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION CLUB VERTICA’S NIGHTLIFE PACK 250 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: STAR CLUSTER’S NIGHTLIFE PACK 5180 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links RENAME: GUILD NAME 1000 3000 +200% 3000 LEGACY UNLOCK:…
Star Wars: The Old Republic Netflix Series Petition Closes In On 200,000 Signatures
Remember when we told you how fans wanted Netflix to bring a Star Wars: The Old Republic series? Well, that petition has really been gaining traction since we last mentioned it. Now it’s closing in on 200,000 signatures and it’s not too late for you to get your signature in. They need fewer than 5,000 to meet their goal. If you want to see Disney agree to bring an Old-Republic-era Star Wars series to Netflix, then head on over, read it, and add your sig to the list. It only takes a minute and it’s really easy to do. Why The Old Republic? “The Old Republic era is a pivotal point in the Star Wars timeline because that’s where everything changed, from the Jedi Civil War and the fall of Revan, the First Jedi Purge, and an omnipresent darkness that not only watched the chaos from afar but also kick-started the downfall….
Celebrate EA Play to Give in the Galactic Defender Event in SWTOR
Starting today, Bioware is doing a Galactic Defender event for EA Play to Give from June 2 to June 4. Check it out: From Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, jump into Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ and join the Galactic Defender Event to celebrate EA’s Play to Give program. Through Play to Give, we’re celebrating the importance of inclusion and play and the positive connections it makes for all the diverse players around the world. Help us celebrate what everyone in our galactic community contributes to our galaxy! This weekend, team up with friends new and old in battles across the galaxy and get rewarded*: All players who log in during the Play to Give campaign receive the new ‘PL-2G Defender’ Battle Droid mini-pet. Plus, if players join with 1 or more friends in 1 million or more total group activities across the SWTOR galaxy, all players who log…
SWTOR: Pending Bug Fixes – GU 5.2.2
Here is a list of the bug fixes we can expect with Bioware has posted a list of bug fixes we can expect for patch 5.2.2. Hey folks, One of the things Keith mentioned in the Roadmap is that we want to work on enhancing Communication with you, especially around the future. As a part of that plan, approximately 2 weeks before each Game Update I will post a thread with a list of currently planned and confirmed bug fixes. Once that list is live I will post updates every few days as I get more information. This thread will become a living list of bug fixes that are slated for the next Game Update. A few important caveats: These are not the patch notes. Features, highlights, and the comprehensive list of bug fixes will be missing. This is not a comprehensive list of every bug fix in the patch. These…
SWTOR – Road Map 2017
BioWare released a new developer blog on what’s ahead in 2017. Check it out: Hi everyone, Our Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Team has been very busy reviewing all the areas of the game and has built a vision that we are eager to share with you in this Roadmap. We gathered suggestions directly from our players and influencers, gained insights from comments on our forums and those of our fan sites, and received lots of feedback from conversations at our Cantina events! This SWTOR Roadmap offers insight into our direction for the game starting with our ‘Summer of SWTOR’ activities beginning June 13, 2017. Plus, the Roadmap covers all our plans including what areas of the game we are focusing on, areas targeted for quality of life improvements, and plans for overall gameplay changes. I have included a section about Communication and how we plan to keep you informed…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday May 30 2017
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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Game Update 5/23/2017
Here is the latest patch notes for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes: New units: Fulcrum Ahsoka Daily login for June: Grand Moff Tarkin. For more information on his Empire faction pass, please see more below! Happy 40th Anniversary! Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope with Double Drops! These events only last 24 hours, so be sure to make your way throughout the Cantina. For more information, please see the schedule when double drops are going to…well DROP below! 5-25 – Light Side (Normal and Hard) Nodes 5-26 – Dark Side (Normal and Hard) Nodes 5-27 – Galactic War, Mod Battles, and Mod Challenges Nodes 5-28 – Cantina Nodes 5-29 – Light Side (Normal and Hard), Dark Side (Normal and Hard), Galactic War, Mod Battles, Mod Challenges, and Cantina Nodes 40th Anniversary gift> You’ve all been waiting and it’s finally begun. It’s time to prepare for the…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday May 23 2017
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Does the Disney Approach Limit the Scope of Star Wars?
Since bursting into public awareness in 1977, Star Wars has been a gamer’s dream. Titles across various mediums have set standards in the gaming world, with fans given the chance to further their own perceptions of the fictional universe in their own homes. The original action figures from the 1980s sell for extortionate prices at auctions, while trading cards focused on Star Wars became so popular that there have been dozens of series produced. However, have these opportunities been dampened slightly since Disney took over the Star Wars franchise? Disney acquired the franchise in 2014 and acted quickly to announce plans to incorporate more elements of Star Wars into their famous theme parks. Other opportunities, though, seem to have been left out in the cold as Disney appear to have become over-protective in their bid to make Star Wars overly family-friendly. Without suggesting that Disney are looking to make Star Wars…
From Sci-Fi to Slots: How the Gaming Industry Fell in Love with Space
A long, long time ago in a galaxy that seems very far away now there were no video games. But in the late 70s and early 80s all that was to change – and sci-fi was the perfect fit for this bright new technology. For many the very first experience of playing a video game that didn’t involve a simple ping pong contest was Space Invaders. This was quickly followed by all manner of games from outer space including Asteroids, Galaxian and Missile Command to name just three of the most famous ones. Since then sci-fi video games have evolved out of all recognition with today’s most popular ones being complex, multi-player experiences that are as immersive as they are great to play. This perennial interest in sci-fi has also caught the attention of the online casino industry with sites like bgo utilizing it as a theme for a number…
Star Wars Dominates Mobile Gaming Market by Covering all Bases
Platforms such as Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad) control the bulk of the mobile market. Chances are, you or someone you know owns at least one device powered by one of those two platforms. No matter which platform you play on, there are a few commonly shared traits. More than likely you are playing using the touch screen only (i.e., not using a bulky Bluetooth controller accessory). You have Internet access either via cellular data or via local Wi-Fi. If you are reading this then you are obviously a Star Wars fan. Being a mobile gamer today and a fan of the legacy in a galaxy far, far away is a good thing to be. The question is, has it always been this good for fans of the story George Lucas started? Star Wars fans have some of the widest choices in games to play. From collectible card games…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday May 16 2017
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