If anyone’s wondering if BioWare has increased their revenues with SWTOR since going free to play, we now have evidence that it has “more than doubled”. This is not a surprise to many who have been following the game but it’s probably good news for investors. Polygon reports on today’s earnings call: Gibeau said the game has grown significantly. “Since it was induced in November, we’ve added more than 1.7 million new players on the free model to the service,” Gibeau said. “”And the number of subscriptions has stabilized at just under half a million. “The really interesting thing that’s happening inside the service right now is monthly average revenue for the game has more than doubled since we introduced the free-to-play option. And as we look forward, we’re going to continually invest in new content for the service and for players every six weeks or so.” As we can…
EA Gets Exclusive Deal to Publish All Star Wars Games From Now On
If you’re a fan who was worried about the future of Star Wars games, then you’re going to either love or hate this news that Electronic Arts has secured an exclusive deal for all Star Wars games made now and in the future.
Future Plans (2.1 & 2.2 Planned Release Dates)
Eric Musco Took on the official forums, updating us with road map for the next two upcoming SWTOR game updates. Game update 2.1 will happen next week on May 14th, and Game update 2.2 will happen the same time as E3 starts on june 11th. Not sure if we should put anything in that. Check out the forum post on the official website or below: 2.1 page update. Is this all? Nothing there for subscribers? | 05.07.2013, 07:44 AM Hey everyone, I wanted to specifically address the concern of “what is a subscriber getting in an all Cartel Market update?” Game Update 2.1 brings a whole lot of customization and convenience features to the game which have been requested for quite some time, such as character name changes etc. As we have stated in the past, we always design systems like this knowing that subscribers will be receiving Cartel Coins each month, and certainly…
Preview of SWTOR Armor Dyes
We already told you about how armor dye kits are coming to SWTOR. This is a point of excitement for many players who are looking forward to the chance to change their gear or wear gear they love with the colors they want. While some of the gear is not eligible to be dyed, there is still a lot of flexibility when it comes to changing your look. This is just one more way that Bioware is moving forward with their “customization update” and giving players some of what we have been asking for all along. It’s many of these seemingly small details that actually make a game stand out among others. Something as simple as the look of gear can make some players choose to leave the game. Allowing more customization, like with these armor dyes, is one more way to keep players happy and on board. While there…
Datacron Guide for Makeb
In Star Wars: The Old Republic, Makeb is a Hutt controlled planet that is growing in power due to the large number of Hutt that are accumulating there. In addition to the Hutt, there are two ancient Datacrons on the surface of the planet and anyone that finds them will be empowered with increased +10 Presence and +10 Endurance. For this reason, the Republic and the Empire are both targeting the planet of Makeb. Don’t forget to check out constantly growing list of guides for Star Wars: The old republic Datacrons are special collectibles that you’ll find on every planet but they are usually very difficult to find. This Datacron guide will help you find them on the planet Makeb. Datacron +10 Presence To reach the Datacron and receive your +10 Presence, you’ll need to mount your speeder and head towards the Perekta Mesa. Once you get there, go towards the…
Paying for SWTOR Cathar Race?
The Cathar Race is coming to SWTOR in game update 2.1. We brought you the news previously but it seems now that there are some misunderstandings going around about how the race will be introduced to the game and why Bioware chose this method. Eric Musco, SWTOR Community Manager clears up some misunderstandings about the Cathar race coming to SWTOR: Hey everyone, There is clearly some frustration around this but I believe there are also some misconceptions about Cathar and our intent for subscribers so I wanted to hopefully clarify some of that for you. One thing we have stressed before and one thing we will continue to do with the Cartel Market is to use it for customization and convenience options. Another goal we have stressed for the Cartel Market is to not use it as a method for pay to win. Game Update 2.1 does introduce entirely new…
SWTOR Patch 2.1 Dyes modules Q&A with Bioware
Do you have questions or concerns about the new dye modules coming to SWTOR in patch 2.1? Well, you’re not alone because there is a lot of confusion about the new features, how they will work, how much they will cost, what items will be dyeable and more. So Dulfy did us all a huge favor and got with Bioware for a question and answer session that tells us all we need to know about these dye modules and the new game update. You can read the full Q&A here on Dulfy’s site. Here is a snippet: Patch 2.1 Armor dyes Q&A with Bioware to clarify on some of the questions and concerns players had with the introduction of armor dyes in patch 2.1. 1. How many different dye modules can we expect at release? Will these dyes give off different colors based on the property of the armor? (i.e….
National Star Wars Day… May the Fourth Be With You
Happy Star Wars Day! May the fourth be with you. It’s here, guys- the greatest day of the year- National Star Wars day. May 4 is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years). There are 241 days remaining in the year. It’s a great day for celebrating all things Star Wars. Whether you spend it playing your favorite Star Wars games or dressing up like your fave characters from the movies, we want you to do something extra special on this great day. Wookiepedia gives us some tips on how some fans celebrate this special day: Typical festivities consist of inviting fellow Star Wars-obsessed friends to stay over, and then watching the series in succession. Lots of snacks, bring lightsabers and Star Wars-themed toys. Lightsaber fights in the early morning hours optional. In the spirit of National Star Wars Day, Mashable brings us 10 Life Lessons from Star Wars. Let’s look at how…
Star Wars collection – steam sale ends May 6th!
Steam I having a sale on all Star Wars games this weekend. The sale ends on May 6th. Each game is also on sale for 66% off. Sale prices in US as follows: Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – $3.39 Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast – $3.39 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Force 2 – $1.69 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy – $3.39 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith – $1.01 Star Wars Republic Commando – $3.39 Star Wars Starfighter – $1.69 Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes – $6.79 Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition – $6.79 Star Wars: The Force Unleased 2 – $6.79 Star Wars: Dark Forces – $1.69 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – $3.39 Star Wars Empire at War: Gold Pack – $6.79 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 – $3.39 So just over three bucks is a pretty safe gamble for almost any kind of game. I’m a little…
Game Update 2.1: Customization Preview
Yesterday via the official Star Wars: The old Republic website, and via a mail Emails sent out by BioWare to all players, we learned about a new web page that gives a few bits of information regarding the customization options coming out in Game Update 2.1. Summary of the new page are as following: Cathars are happening in 2.1. Appearance customization kiosks are happening on fleet, capitol worlds, and cartel market in 2.1. Subscribers get an unspecified discount on appearance stuff in 2.1. Stay tuned for more 2.1 info. Nothing new, really, but we do get a few new screenshots. Check them out below:
SWTOR Trooper Commando Leveling Build For 2.0
Today we have another build from www.swtorsavior.com and this one is a leveling build for the Trooper Commando. It is a DPS build and you can actually play as either DPS or healing as a Trooper but we are told that a healing build will follow shortly! Here is the build: SWTOR Trooper Commando Build: 3/3 Ironsights 2/2 Havoc Rounds 2/2 Steadied Aim 3/3 Special Munitions 2/2 Heavy Trooper 2/2 Charged Barrier 1/1 Grav Round 2/2 Deadly Cannon 1/1 Charged Barrel 2/2 Cell Charger 2/2 Tenacious Defence 1/1 Rotary Cannon 1/1 Gravity Surge 1/1 Advance The Line 3/3 Curtain Of Fire 2/2 Overclock 3/3 Charged Launcher 2/2 Reflexive Shields 1/1 Demolition Round 3/3 Field Training 2/2 Cell Capacitor 3/3 Target Lock 2/2 Weapon Calibrations If you play a different class and are after builds for all playstyles such as fast leveling, PVP, raids etc… then you should check out www.swtorsavior.com It is the top SWTOR guide…
SWTOR Game Update 2.1 Brings Name Updates
We know that SWTOR game update 2.1 is bringing many new customizations. With this comes the name changes we have been promised for quite some time. SWTOR-RP had an exclusive interview with Cory Butler that reveals some interesting info about the name changes: Game Update 2.1: Customization brings us a lot of new goodies to play with, among them being the Appearance Designer Kiosks which allows you to change your character’s eye color, scars, hairstyle, and even species. We had the chance to chat with BioWare Producer Cory Bulter about these Appearance Designer Kiosks and ask him a few questions about this particular feature. Read on below for this SWTOR-RP exclusive! Will the Designer’s features extend beyond the obvious to greater options like character’s name or maybe gender? Character Renames will also be coming in Game Update 2.1 and can be found in the unlock section of the Cartel Market. Gender changes…
TOR TV: He-Man (SWTOR Edition)
Youtube user ResidentPenguin made this genius Star Wars: The old republic / He-man mash up. The reason I love this stuff might be due to me owning almost as many He-Man action figures as Star Wars toys when I was a kid. If you are to young to remember He-Man, Here is a short history lesson: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe originated as an action figure collection from Mattel. The line was selling so well, Mattel asked the Filmation company to broaden the toy advertisements into a fully-animated series. That series came to become one of the most popular and recognized cartoon series of the 80s eventually spawning more lines of figures, several more series, three animated films, a live-action film, and a sister series (pun intended) geared towards girl called She Ra: Princess of Power. The epic storyline goes a little like this: Long ago in the Kingdom…
Sith Talk Episode 53- I want all the Way to Makeb and only got to 53
The guys over at Sith Talk is back with episode 53. This week lanyard and Dat cover their travels to Makeb and beyond. in the news they talk about the happenings in game since the last patch and the possible future with Cathar. Plus much more. Tune in and enjoy
Damion Schubert Talks about Free to Play Strategy and Respecting Players Wallets
It has been quite some time since there has been a real revolution in video game design. This is a topic I was just recently talking about with some gamer friends of mine. We are now in the midst of something new and revolutionary in the world of video games- the free to play phenomenon. Not so long ago, free to play and microtransactions were limited to the indie game sphere (and Korean MMOs). But we are seeing this game model enter mainstream gaming and honestly, most people are cool with it. The market is changing and everyone in it (gamers and developers alike) see the shift happening. Gamasutra recently reprinted an article from Game Developer magazine in which Damion Schubert talks about this topic and the changing market. Here’s a snippet: If you look at most hobbies, they allow spending to scale to level of interest. It is possible…
PSA: Digital Cartel Coin Purchases available at BestBuy – but currently (possibly) broken…
Apparently three is issues with buying Cartel Coin via BestBuy at the moment. It should have been possible to buy from them as well as Gamestop for almost a month now but people are reporting about issues. Eric Musco have more on the story: Hey everyone, We are investigating this issue right now. In the meantime, we would recommend that you do not purchase Cartel Coins digitally from Best Buy. You should still be able to purchase physically from any location without issue but we are looking into the digital delivery issues that you folks are experiencing. I will give you updates as soon as I have more information. If you have purchased a code digitally and not received it, please contact Best Buy and they should be able to assist you further. Unfortunately this is an issue with the retail purchasing and not something our Customer Support will be…
SWTOR Jedi Knight Sentinel Leveling Build for Game update 2.0
Here is a new build from the swtorsavior.com guys. This is a leveling build for the Jedi Knight Sentinel advanced class in SWTOR. The Jedi Knight Sentinel builds listed below, focus on talents and abilities with potential for burst and utility and/or talents that augment Focus generation. These talent builds perform best with both instant and channeled abilities. You can check out the full build here. 3/3 Focused Slash 2/2 Valour 3/3 Juyo Mastery 2/2 Merciless Zeal 2/2 Searing Saber 1/1 Overload Saber 2/2 Blurred Speed 1/1 Repelling Blows 2/2 Close Quarters 2/2 Watchguard 2/2 Focused Leap 3/3 Mind Sear 2/2 Force Fade 3/3 Plasma Blades 2/2 Weakening Wounds 2/2 Burning Focus 1/1 Inexhaustible Zeal 1/1 Merciless Slash 3/3 Insight 2/2 Swelling Winds 1/1 Swift Slash 3/3 Steadfast 1/2 Defensive Forms If you want a COMPLETE set of builds for 2.0 for ALL classes, video guides and an EXTENSIVE Leveling guide, check out http://www.swtorsavior.com/
SWTOR Free to Play Experiment: Is F2P Worth It?
Have you ever wondered whether SWTOR is any good on free to play versus a subscription? Do you currently play f2p? There are a lot of people out there who say Bioware has made the game where free to play is just not any fun and that if you truly want to experience what the game has to offer, then you have to pay for it. Then again, there are some who say there is plenty to enjoy about the game even as a free player. I guess it depends on what you want from the game and how you choose to play it. There are some limitations to free players but there are also workarounds. We’ve done some basic comparisons here but one man is about to take on the experiment in its entirety. Larry Everett takes on this challenge and sets out to prove which side is right,…
SWTOR 2.0.1 Data Dump
New updates on potential future SWTOR content from this SWTOR 2.0.1 data dump by Werit. As with any data dump, it’s important to remember that the data mined may not end up in the final version of the patch or update. It’s like playing on the test realms or in a game beta; you know that much of what you see does not make it into the final version of the game, or at least not in the same format. So take these data dumps with a grain of salt but they are fun and often, a lot of what is found actually comes out in the future patch. Another SWTOR patch, another data dump! I’ve expanded my data mining tools a bit, so I am grabbing even more changes than before. There are a couple of interesting entries in this patch. It looks like there are two new achievements…
Appearance Designer Kiosks and Armor Dyes in SWTOR
If you saw the latest insider video from Bioware, you might have caught your eye on the new appearance design kiosk and armor dyes they are adding to the game. This will be available in patch 2.1, titled Customization. If you’ve been wanting more customization in SWTOR or are growing tired of your toon’s look, you’re in luck. The appearance design kiosk will give you the chance to change your hairstyle, hair color, eye color, scars and tattoos and even your species. If you’re character needs a makeover, the time is now! It will cost cartel coins but there is also a permanent discount for subscribers so you can save 50% on all actions at the appearance designer kiosk if you sub. You can also choose features that you want and it works on a slider basis, meaning you don’t have to pay full price for a makeover if you’re…
Your Favorite SWTOR Title
I have to admit that one thing I like about MMORPGs is the little details that help you get into the game in your own way. For example, I collected pets on WoW before it was cool (yea, I played WoW…) and in EverQuest I loved building up my house with collectibles. I could spend a great deal of time messing around in my house with pets, furniture and more. It’s these little details in a game that can really make some players more attached to the game itself. You have more personal investment and you look forward to reaching a goal or an achievement. This is why we like personalizing our characters so much. We want to feel like they are a part of us. And one way you can add to this in SWTOR is with the titles. As you know, you earn titles in the game for…
Gear Progression Flowchart
If you’re trying to gear up in SWTOR and you’re not sure what gear sets are better or which you should be going for next, this simple flow chart will help you out. Sure, there’s not much to it but it gives the perfect visual of the order of progression within the game, as far as gear goes. You should also keep in mind that some levels can be skipped, based on what current gearset you are wearing and how you want to work on gearing up. Are you all about PvP or PvE? Do you want to do both and be properly geared for both? Are you the type of player who is just looking to have what you need to skim by or get into a zone or Flashpoint or are you looking to have the best possible gear there is for your class? It’s all about playstyle,…
Cathars Coming in SWTOR Patch 2.1!
We’ve been waiting on a new race and we’ve talked about the Cathar here before. Now we finally have the news that Cathars are coming in SWTOR Patch 2.1! Bioware teased previously that the Cathar were coming but then they left us hanging and wondering. A second post filled in more of the mystery for us and now finally, we know they are coming with Patch 2.1.While they officially announced the new playable species last year, we now know that they will be coming to the game and available for purchase with Cartel Coins (no surprise there, right?) The Cathar will be unlockable via the Cartel Market for 600 coins and you can either reroll a new character or you have the option to convert an existing character to the new species. One bonus is that the unlock is account-wide and not just legacy-wide, meaning you can apply it to…
The Old Republic Insider – April 2013
BioWare’s Cory Butler is host of this months Star Wars: The old republic insider. Mr Butler goes through all the upcoming things coming to the game in near future, including barber shop, new items on the cartel shop and the Cathar spices. Check it out below: