Mat Everett of DICE announced on Twitter that the March free content update will release before the Outer Rim DLC. While Season Pass holders will get early access to Outer Rim, it’s still uncertain if this free update will come before the early access or before anyone at all sees the Outer Rim. This is good news for many players, as some speculated there would be no new free content with the DLC dropping in the same month. So that’s good news to see there will be new content all around. @SWBFNewsFR Our March free content update will release before the Outer Rim DLC. — Mat Everett (@sledgehammer70) February 23, 2016 There has also been some chatter from Dennis Brännvall, lead designer at DICE, about new heroes and other details from the game and the DLCs. He also confirmed that you will be able to use the new heroes on the…
Star Wars: uprising 2.1 Patch Notes
The 2.1 Patch is now live and its a biggy!. What do you guys like/don’t like about the new patch?! Star Wars: Uprising version 2.1 is now live! Here are the patch notes. Summary: Three new vendors are added to the game. One exchanges Tier I crystals, one exchanges Tier II crystals, and the third will change their wares frequently. Act I level design and cinematics have been remade. Abilities have been re-balanced and combat controls have been improved. Social Spaces will now have more players in them. Crystals have been renamed to be more clear. All daily opportunities are now 3 star or above. Many many bug fixes and improvements. A Note About Electrum and Berubium: When you log into your account, all Tier II Berubium will be converted into Tier II Weapon Crystal. Any upgrades requiring Tier II Berubium will now require Tier II Weapon Crystal. All Tier…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday March 08 2016
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for the week of March 08 – March 15 2016 . New Items Price Helpful links HYPERCRATE: DISAVOWED PACKS 5400 SUPERCRATE: DISAVOWED PACKS 950 DISAVOWED PACK 200 Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links VALIANT JEDI ARMOR SET 600 1200 +100% CATHAR WARSTAFF 250 500 +100% 400 SPECIES UNLOCK: CATHAR 150 600 +300% 600 LEGACY UNLOCK: CHISS 150 600 +300% 600 IVORY MOUSE HORRANTH 24 240 +900% 240 APPEARANCE OPTION: AFRO 100 25 –75% 100 EMOTE: CHILLY 400 50 –88% 300 X-3 TECHMASTER ARMOR SET 1200 600 –50% 1200 EMOTE: FREEZING 400 50 –88% 300 UNLOCK: CARGO HOLD ACCESS 475 200 –58% 475
Outer Rim Set to Land This Month
According to many, DICE’s Star Wars: Battlefront failed to live up to some of the pre-launch hype and expectations, primarily on account of a rather glaring lack of depth. Fortunately, that problem is one that can be righted on the go and that’s exactly what the developer is looking to accomplish by adding no fewer than three DLCs this year and another one in 2017. The first such DLC is scheduled for March, and given how there will apparently be a free update preceding it, we’re looking at a wealth of new content coming online this month, content which is obviously much-anticipated and much-needed too at this point. The March Battlefront update is set to deliver the usual selection of bug-fixes and tweaks, along with a new Endor map aimed at big game modes as well as a survival map for Tatooine. Exactly what the DLC will bring to the…
Dead Rising 2 Nude Mod – The Nude Twins Take Over! (NSFW)
Dead Rising 2 is already packed with chaotic zombie-slaying fun, but if you’re looking to add a bit of spice (or skin) to your next playthrough, the Nude Twins Mod might be just what you need. This mod takes the famous Twins from the game and gives them a completely new, and let’s say, uncovered look. Let’s dive into what makes this mod unique, why it’s caught the attention of the Dead Rising 2 community, and how you can add it to your game for a fresh, if slightly risqué, experience! What is the Nude Twins Mod in Dead Rising 2? The Nude Twins Mod is a cosmetic modification that replaces the default outfits of the twins, Crystal and Amber, with nude character models. This is purely a visual change, and while it might not add any new weapons or alter gameplay mechanics, it certainly changes the way you view…
The Academy, Ep 5 -“How Do Companions Work?”
Another episode of The Academy is out and this time we get to learn about companions. I’ve told you before how much I love these videos. They are actually recorded from a podcast and then set to video which is why especially in the first few, you also hear another voice talking with her or saying “mhmm” now and then. But anyway, they are really great, useful videos for anyone new to the game. If you have a friend or family member you’ve been trying to get into the game, or someone you know who has just started to play SWTOR, you definitely want to turn them on to these videos. So here in Episode 5, Swtorista talks about one of the most unique features of SWTOR – the companion system. Companions can do a lot for you in SWTOR but if you’re new to the game, you might have…
Actor Who Plays Finn wants a Battlefront Story Mode
So the actor who plays Finn in the new Star Wars film, John Boyega, wants to see a Star Wars Battlefront story mode. I cannot say that I disagree with that at all actually. As the lead actor tells EA, it gives a more enjoyable way to learn controls”. Again, we have to agree. Boyega says how he has been a fan of the series for years (why are we not surprised) but he definitely makes a valid point into why Electronic Arts should have added a story mode. It’s safe to say that many people who play (or those who are thinking about picking up the game) could benefit from a story mode. Sometimes you just feel like playing single player and again, it’s a good way to give them a feel for the game when just getting started. There would be several benefits to this type of game…
Game Update 4.2: Disavowed Patch Notes
Servers will be going down tomorrow (Tuesday March 08) for maintenance and game update 4.2 Patch Notes are available below: Game Update 4.2: Disavowed Patch Notes Highlights Chapter XI: Disavowed! Battle alongside Major Aric Jorgan in the next Chapter of Knights of the Fallen Empire. Players who were subscribed on March 1st have immediate access to this new Chapter, and it will be available for all other subscribers on Thursday, March 10th. Relics of the Gree is back! The Gray Secant has been spotted on Ilum, which means only one thing: the Relics of the Gree Event is back! From March 8th at 4:00PST/12:00 GMT to March 15th at 4:00PST/12:00GMT, Black Bisectors are called upon to lend a hand Bounty Contract Week Returns! Hunt wanted criminals in this returning event. The event begins March 22nd at 04:00 PST/12:00 GMT and ends March 29th at 04:00 PST/12:00 GMT. General Blizz went…
Starkiller from The Force Unleashed Cosplay
More cosplay fun – you know how we love this stuff! So here we have found another awesome Star Wars themed cosplay that we are happy to share with you today. Here we have Starkiller from The Force Unleashed: Starkiller I really love that this one has so many pictures and includes photos from the process and not just the completion. While the end product is great, it’s also fun and interesting to see how people make their costumes and cosplay parts. The creator says it was his first cosplay and I have to say, it’s very good quality for that. He was very creative with the materials and how he chose to use them. He also gives some tips about making cosplay costumes to the 501st or Rebel Legion standards. It will make it easier for you, which is something I have heard from a lot of other cosplayers…
EA Teases Future Star Wars Games and More
You know how we love Star Wars games and we know you do too. Now EA is giving some indication that we might have some more Star Wars games on the way soon. CFO Blake Jorgensen said this week that Battlefront, mobile game Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, and free-to-play MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic did “extremely well” in 2015 and will continue to perform well in the time ahead. He then goes on to say that the sky is the limit for Star Wars games and the brand, which really is not a surprise to anyone at this point. EA has the license to the brand for the next 10 years and with the new films coming out as well, we can bet they will do all they can to make the most of this opportunity. “We see it as a great start–building a strong base of people that…
The SWTOR Eternal Championship will be Delayed
SWTOR Eternal Championship is delayed, and will not part of Patch 4.2. Read hwy below: The Eternal Championship | 03.04.2016, 10:27 PM Hey folks, We have been doing a lot of internal playtesting on the Eternal Championship and it is currently not at a level that we believe our players deserve. In keeping with our commitment to offer the highest quality experience possible with our latest expansion, we have decided to delay the launch of the Eternal Championship. We are focusing on overall balance, ensuring each boss fight is challenging, endeavoring to exceed quality expectations, and most of all, making sure it is a fun experience. Please note Bowdaar will also be delayed, but will continue to launch alongside the Eternal Championship. To help ensure we deliver on the deeper experience we promised, we have decided to make the Eternal Championship available on our Public Test Server (PTS) prior to…
Really Cool Darth Revan Cosplay from Katsucon 2016
You know how we love Star Wars and SWTOR cosplay here and you know how we love bringing you really awesome projects from other Star Wars and SWTOR fans. Well, here is another one of those that combines both of these. This is an awesome cosplay of Darth Revan from Katsucon 2016 and he’s shared pics with us, as well as other details about the sabers, photos and more. His costume was commissioned from WickedArmor.com and we know about the quality of work they put out on cosplay items and I belive the lightsabers are custom made from Zia Sabers. So it’s a win-win all around for this beauty. Below is information from the owner, as well as pics of him in the costume. What do you think? I love how many different interpretations of Darth Revan there are out there. I mean, the premise is the same, of course,…
Star Wars: Battlefront – New Easter Egg Found In Twilight On Hoth Map
There’s an Easter Egg in the new map for Star Wars: Battlefront, Twilight on Hoth. The new map was added with the February update and it gives some hints that EA might have listened to the fans and decided to add tauntauns to the game. Unlike other Easter eggs found in the game, this one is a full size image, which hints that it might mean it’s coming in the game as a mount. It’s probably one of the most asked for items in the game. It’s a frozen, full size render of a Tautaun and one user got this on video so if you haven’t seen it yourself yet, here you go. What do you think? Could it be a sign of things to come? Is it just a little novelty for players who pay close attention while they’re roaming the frigid lands of Hoth?
Star Wars Humble Bundle II
Here is your chance to get KOTOR 1 and 2 if you hvae not already, and there are some other great awesome games. I wrote before about the last Star Wars Humble Bundle and I’ve expressed before how much I love this service. You get great games at discounted prices, you get to support charity and support the developers. I’ve gotten some awesome indie games from here that I never would have heard about otherwise, too. But anyway, back to Star Wars! Get the Star Wars Humble Bundle here before it goes away. As of the time of writing this, you have 3 days left to snag your bundle. It includes: The Star Wars Bundle strikes back. It is a bright time for Star Wars fans. Hot on the heels of the new movie, we’ve combined forces with Disney Interactive to create a bundle filled with classic games! Pay what…
SWTOR: PTS Warzone and Arena Changelist
Odessen Warzone and Rishi Arena is going through some changes on the SWTOR Public test servers. Here are a list of what has been changed this time: Odessen Warzone Performed a small optimization pass on Odessen Warzone visuals. Designer Note: We are expecting a slight increase in client performance while in the Odessen Warzone with this update. The update included removing the VFX that plays your team’s color while in a Control Point area. We are still performing additional optimization passes but wanted to get this out into the wild to see how it played. Control Points are active for approximately 90 seconds, up from the previous 75 seconds. Designer Note: We found that players didn’t have enough time to react to changes during a round and that this would allow more time for attackers to remove defenders. In Round 1 only the three middle Control Points (Defense Cannon, Cantina,…
Star Wars: Uprising – Introducing the Assault Contract Challenge!
There is a new challenge in Star Wars: Uprising, that will earn you a Short-Term Smuggling Contract! Here is the forum post. To go along with this, Daniel Erickson added bit of an incentive to run those Bespin Assaults for some extra credits! You can read up on that here . Introducing the Assault Contract Challenge! Details: Players who complete all five of their Assault Missions for at least four days between 3/2 11:00pm PST and 3/8 11:00pm PST will be rewarded with a Short-Term Smuggling Contract! The Short-Term Smuggler’s Contract is a variant of the Long-Term Smuggler’s Contract, which provides the player with 40 Chromium each day they log in for the next seven days. The Short-Term Smuggler’s Contract will begin on 3/9 4:00pm PST and end on 3/15 3:59pm PST. The Long-Term Smuggler’s Contract will stack with the Short-Term Smuggler’s Contract so be sure to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity! (Tap…
SWTOR The Voice of Blizz
Have you ever asked yourself what Blizz from SWTOR would sound like with a human voice? Okay, maybe not but now is your chance to know. It’s the voice of Fred Tatasciore and the video shows clips that have been slowed to a point where you can recognize his actual voice if you’ve heard it before. He’s a very talented voice actor, well known for doing creature and monster voices. As we’ve mentioned in a previous post, it’s very interesting to learn more about the voice actors behind some of our favorite and most loved Star Wars characters. As for Fred Tatasciore, he is the best of the best. He’s done voice acting for many very popular movies, television shows, and of course, video games. You may know him from the Gears of War series as well. He’s had voice acting parts in all of the following Star Wars related games: Star…
The Academy, Ep 4 – “Which Class Should I Play?”
We told you about this upcoming episode of The Academy and it’s a good one, especially for new players (the intended audience). This one is all about what class you should play. So if you’re new to the game, or know someone who is, this is a great video to watch before picking your class. The real bottom line is that every class is unique and good in its own way, so there really are no right and wrong choices. However, the class you choose when you’re just starting out may affect how you appreciate the game and if you want to stick with it long term. Different people have different player styles. What works for one person may not work for another. If you try one class and you’re just not feeling it, it’s easy to just make a new character. We agree with Swtorista that you should try…
Player Harassment in SWTOR – Inaction and Consequences
We’ve talked about player harassment here before. It’s an issue in SWTOR. It’s an issue in MMORPGs. It’s an issue in video games. It’s an issue on the Internet. But what can be done about it? Now that is a question that has a lot of different answers. When we look at all the different ways in which harassment can occur, it becomes and even more complicated issue. So let’s look at SWTOR alone for the sake of this post. How can player harassment in SWTOR be handled better? There are some players who will say the current system in place is working as intended and that you just need to get used to it and move on if you encounter problems while playing the game. Then there are others who will disagree and say that more needs to be done about player harassment in the game. Xam Xam has…
Star Wars: Uprising – Win 1 Million Credits if you assault Bespin!
Game Director for Star Wars: Uprising, Daniel Erickson announced a challange to the community. Here is your chance to win 1 million credits. Every Player who completes all of their Assault Missions (5/5 every day) between now and the next Sector Battle kick off AND runs at least 90% of those on BESPIN will go in a pool and one person will randomly be chosen to get 1 MILLION credits. Check it out: Hey Everyone, After so many questions this week I reviewed the Bespin Battle Readiness targets and last cycle people basically started to run Bespin, got discouraged, stopped and went and ran Mataou, frustrating many of the end-level players. In 2.1, Battle Readiness rewards will scale with level which should alleviate a lot of this problem but for right now I’m going to make a personal challenge with the tools I have. We’re already having an Assault Mission…
Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Outer Rim
“Fight among the factories of Sullust and battle within Jabba the Hutt’s palace on Tatooine in the Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Outer Rim digital expansion.” The first DLC pack for those who bought the Season Pass is here. The Outer Rim pack has new locations, heroes, modes, and boosts and today EA released the details. Of the new locations you will get Sullust, a new Tatooine map and more. You will also be able to play Iconic Heroes with the Rodian Greedo on the villains side and the Sullustan Nien Numb on the heroes side. They are weapons-based. There will also be a level cap increase, according to Sledgehammer70 (Battlefront Community Manager) who details more here: “Did I mention level cap increase? Yes, all players will see a level cap increase to level 60 once Outer Rim arrives.” Outer Rim also comes with a brand new mode that we now know is called Extraction….
Questions for the Director of Star Wars Uprising
Daniel Erickson has a reputation for reaching out to the community, especially when it comes to games he works on. This is something I really like, especially with my background in gaming and game writing. It’s nice to see directors, developers and game writers/editors who care about what the community thinks. It’s nice to see them taking the time to invest in their community and listen to their concerns, answer their questions and just open that dialogue. Sometimes that’s all it takes to make a player a lifelong fan because you’re showing that you actually care about them. With that said, Daniel Erickson is offering up the opportunity to pick his brain about Star Wars Uprising. In case you missed it on the forums, here’s the post: “Hey Folks, Got questions? I’ll do my best to answer them or find the expert that can. All posts will be read. Well intended…
An Open Letter to the Creators of the SWTOR Cartel Packs
Hyperspace Beacon has a few things to say to BioWare. Actually, they have a bit of a bone to pick with the SWTOR team. And he’s not alone in this one. There are many people out there who agree, as the comment section will show and I have to say that while I am a fan of the game and have been since the beginning, he makes very valid points on this one. There are some seriously annoying flaws with Cartel Packs and while this isn’t the first time it’s been said, the points are presented rather well. So what’s the beef? Well, here’s part of it: “I am disappointed by the execution of the latest cartel packs on many, many levels. It was difficult enough for me to accept these lottery boxes in the first place. It concerns me that the best looking and most desired items in the…
SWTOR: Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday March 1 – 2016
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for the week of March 1 – March 7 2016 . Items No Longer Available Helpful links MEDITATION CHAMBER Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links UNLOCK: ADDITIONAL QUICKBAR 50 200 +300% 200 STRONGHOLD UTILITY DECORATION BUNDLE 509 1018 +100% 1018 MEDICAL PROBES 40 400 +900% 400 APPEARANCE OPTIONS: WHITE EYES 25 100 +300% 100 VALIANT JEDI ARMOR SET 1200 600 –50% 1140 CATHAR WARSTAFF 400 250 –38% 325 SPECIES UNLOCK: CATHAR 600 150 –75% 525 LEGACY UNLOCK: CHISS 600 150 –75% 450 IVORY MOUSE HORRANTH 240 24 –90% 240