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Star Wars Battlefront II – The BB Update & Age of Rebellion on the way

January 31, 2020January 5, 2022 Soeren Kamper

Here are the latest patch notes for Star Wars: Battlefront 2 INCOMING TRANSMISSIONWe’re back with more news and information on the next update for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. Back in December, we mentioned that both BB-8 and BB-9E would be coming to the game, and you also got a sneak-peek at them in the trailer we released. Known for his courage, BB-8 will play his part as an offensive hero. This will help balance out the light side, which currently has a support-oriented roster. With an Astromech joining the light side, it seems only fitting that the dark side should also get one. That’s where BB-9E comes into play. While BB-8’s bravery helps him charge into the battlefront, BB-9E is cold, calculating, and will play more of a support role, fitting in nicely with the dark side Hero roster. As January comes to a close, our attention turns to February and,…

The Evolution Of Star Wars Games

December 21, 2019January 5, 2022 Soeren Kamper

Star Wars mania has swept the globe once again as fans head to cinemas to see how the latest trilogy concludes. The Rise of Skywalker has generated a tremendous buzz across social media channels, fan forums, newspapers, magazines and TV shows. It serves as a reminder of the saga’s enduing popularity among multiple generations, as it has captured a special place in millions of hearts. The Rise of Skywalker is the ninth film in the sequence, which has made billions of dollars for Lucasfilm and Disney over the years. Each movie has proved to be extremely lucrative, but Star Wars merchandise is even bigger business. You can buy everything from Darth Vader coffee mugs to Chewbacca bathrobes, along with Death Star waffle makers, Wookie crocs, a C-3PO tape dispenser, a Jar Jar Binks candy tongue and a lightsaber fishing rod, plus all manner of branded backpacks, coffee cups, purses, hats, T-shirts,…

Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 2

November 8, 2019August 25, 2024 Lisa Clark

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…

Star Wars: Battlefront – Cooperation Update & Release Notes

September 24, 2019November 22, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the latest updates and release notes for Star Wars: Bettlefront 2. Coming this month are two brand new ways to play, Co-Op and Instant Action. A brand new planet, Felucia and the Clone Commando also joins the conflict as a new reinforcement. It all arrives on September 25, let’s take a look. EXPANDING AIWith the release of Capital Supremacy earlier this year we brought with it our brand new AI system. If you’ve played Capital Supremacy then you will have noticed these AI running around, on your side and as opponents. With this new AI system we’ve always had one eye on the future and how they could be further integrated into various areas of Star Wars Battlefront II. The inclusion of our two new ways to play, Co-Op and Instant Action has given us a perfect opportunity to not only bring the new AI system to additional…

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – A look ahead at what’s coming in 2019

August 13, 2019November 21, 2021 Soeren Kamper

The guys over at Dice is keeping them self bussy. Here is a look of what is comming in Star Wars: Battelfront 2 the rest of the year. Let’s dive in, but before that… AUGUST August kicks off with both the Separatist Dreadnought and Republic Venator becoming playable in Heroes vs Villains. Since the release of Capital Supremacy this addition has been highly requested, and we’re incredibly happy to be adding them to our rotation. We’ve taken areas within both capital ships and turned them into playable locations that we believe will be great for the small-scale Hero gameplay. After watching discussions around Capital Supremacy and, in particular, the Capital Ship phase. We’ve made some changes to the interiors of both Capital Ships. The assault on the Capital Ship will continue to have two sub-phases, but both are evolving. Once you’re breached the enemy ship, you have five minutes to…

Star Wars: Battelfront 2 patch notes june 26

June 25, 2019November 20, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the patch notes for tomorrows Game update in Star Wars: Battlefront. DROIDEKAS Arriving this week will be one of the most requested additions to Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, the Droideka. One of the most feared droids finally joins the Separatist army, wielding twin blasters and personal deflector shield generators, making them a formidable foe for anyone that faces off against them in combat. Destructive weaponry and a powerful shield aren’t their only characteristics, as the ability to transform and swiftly relocate has become synonymous with the Droideka. TX-130 The TX-130 will provide the Galactic Republic with an armored fighting vehicle that is both quick and defensive. The speed allows the TX-130 to enter into battle, deal damage, and then make its escape; a great balance between agility and power. NABOO JOINS CAPITAL SUPREMACY This month we’re bringing Capital Supremacy to Naboo. The conflict has spread to the capital…

Star Wars Battlefront II May patch Notes

May 22, 2019November 8, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the latest patchnotes for Star Wars: Battelfront 2: NEW CONTENT FEATURES Kamino – Cloning Facility is now available to play on Capital Supremacy Added an in-game Voice Lines Wheel usable by heroes Raised the level cap for all units to 1000 QUALITY OF LIFE Adjusted the core mechanics of the Heroes vs. Villains game to accommodate the removal of the target system. Appearance bundles are now moved to the Collection screen. Crystal prices have been reduced and Credit prices have been removed. HERO CHANGES Community Request: Any changes to the Victory Poses for Iden Versio, Rey and Count Dooku have been reverted. New Victory Poses for Iden Versio (LOYALTY) and Rey (DETERMINED) have been added and are free to unlock for all players. Community Request: Increased the limit for Heroes using Voice Lines at once. Fixed an issue where lightsaber heroes were not able to deal damage to…

Star Wars Republic Commando – Basic is Best

May 7, 2019November 8, 2021 Lisa Clark

Sometimes you just need to go back to the basics to do a game right. In today’s modern age of video games, we see all the bells and whistles. And sometimes, we want ’em. But other times, all that fancy stuff gets in the way of an otherwise good game. Have you ever wanted to play a game so bad but then you try it and all the shiny stuff they wanted to cram in there took away from the actual gameplay and story? Or maybe you couldn’t even play it on your system because they wanted to go crazy with graphics and other elements? There is something to be said about keeping it simple. Sometimes the most basic game can be the best game. That’s what people are saying about Star Wars Commando right now. Originally released in February of 2005, the first-person shooter came with some setbacks for…

SWTOR: The First 6.0 Details

April 14, 2019May 10, 2022 Editor

Another Star Wars: Celebration, another bunch of interesting reveals.Of course we’ve had the big reveals of the Episode IX title, the first full details of Jedi: Fallen Order and its hero Cal (no relation), and, by the end of today, more information regarding The Mandalorian and the long-awaited seventh series of The Clone Wars.However, as glorious as those reveals are, the one which is the most pertinent to this blog is the first official glimpse of the next expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic.~~~So what is it?I’ve never seen one before, no one has, but I’m guessing it’s a White Hole.Alright, you’ve made your obligatory non-Star Wars reference, but seriously, what is it?Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught.Onslaught will be arriving on our virtual doorsteps in September, assuming all goes well, and will be free for all subscribers at that time. It includes the next step in the storyline, two new locations. a new Flashpoint, a new Operation,…

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – Chosen One patch notes

February 28, 2019November 7, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the full patchnotes for yesterdays game update for Star Wars: Battelfront. There are big changes coming to the Clone Trooper legions with each Trooper Class now getting their own look, relevant to the legion that they are a part of. This also sees the first time that Officers will be able to equip Clone Trooper armour. Additionally, there’s been a lot of discussion around stuns and their effect on the flow of gameplay. With stuns now having a lower duration and a short immunity once you have been stunned, we’re looking forward to seeing how these changes improve the experience. ANAKIN SKYWALKER Anakin’s power and skill were virtually unmatched, though his overconfidence and anger could get the better of him. Even still, when innocent people were in danger, he would never hesitate to put his life on the line to save them. When his friends needed his help,…

Star Wars: Battlefront: Clone Army Updates Coming to today

February 27, 2019November 7, 2021 Soeren Kamper

As we told you yesterday, Players can start playing Anakin Skywalker with todays game update. But that is not all. we’re not only getting a new hero in Anakin Skywalker, but also an update to how the clone troopers of the Galactic Republic are represented in Star Wars Battlefront II. In this new blog update from DICE, Game Designer Christian Johannesén talks armored clone officers, updated legions, and more. Check it out: Along with an overarching re-implementation of how trooper classes are visually identified, the different clone trooper legions have also undergone a touch-up in the way they look. And with this update, we’re introducing the option to play as an armored clone officer, too! These changes and improvements to the clone army tie into each other, so to learn about how it comes together, we’ve talked to Game Designer Christian “CJ” Johannesén. Phase I and Phase II Clone Troopers With…

Replaying the Classics: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D

February 13, 2019August 26, 2024 Lisa Clark

I do love going back in time and replaying some of my favorite games, especially when they are Star Wars games! Following this series on StarWars.com has me wanting to play all of the old golden hits all over again. In Replaying the Classics, StarWars.com revisits Star Wars games of yesteryear, examining why we loved them then and why they stand the test of time. This article covers the playing of Rogue Squadron, which was honestly one of my favorites back in the day, so I was very excited to see it being revisited. It was inspired by the Rogue Squadron comic books of the mid-90s (which I fondly remember from my youth) and was an aerial shooter style game. It was created for the N64 with the single-thumbstick gamepad when it first released but you can play it on your PC now with your favorite controller or joystick and it still…

Star Wars Video Games: Monthly News Roundup – January 2019

February 4, 2019November 7, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Welcome to the Monthly News Roundup series! This post, posted at the end of every month or the start of a month, aims to sum up the latest updates and changes to the relevant Star Wars games. January 2019: Star Wars Battlefront II (Shooter): January saw the release of the Darth Tyranus Update, bringing the dark-side Sith Lord Count Dooku (voiced by Corey Burton) into the game with 2 appearances. Like with the General Kenobi appearance, Dookus additional appearance Dark Ritual is taken from The Clone Wars series. The Geonosis map is also now available on the Heroes vs Villains and Blast modes, as well as Custom Arcade. Star Wars: The Old Republic (MMO): After the major December Game Update 5.10 Jedi Under Siege It’s mostly been a quiet month for SWTOR. The only update is that Game Update 5.10.1 is now live on the Public Test Server Galaxy of Heroes (Mobile Collecting Game): Galaxy of Heroes has had a busy month. Opening up…

Star Wars: Battelfront 2 – Community Calendar: January 2019

January 8, 2019November 6, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for January. Triple XP Event: Heroes and VillainsJanuary 4th – 6thWe’re kicking off the new year with our first ever triple experience event. During this time playing Heroes vs Villains and Hero Showdown will earn three times the amount of experience as normal. No better time to level up your General Grievous and Obi Wan Kenobi. _____________ Triple XP Event: TroopersJanuary 11th – 13thJanuary continues to be the month of triple experience with a special event revolving around Troopers. Jump into Blast and Strike to earn bonus experience for all your troopers. _____________ Triple XP Event: StarfightersJanuary 18th – 20thTake the battle into space as we finish up a month of triple experience in Starfighter Assault and Hero Starfighters. _____________ Darth Tyranus UpdateJanuary 23rdCount Dooku arrives into Star Wars™ Battlefront II, along with an additional appearance “Dark Ritual”“. Joining him…

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Event Calendar – November

November 5, 2018November 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for November in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. DISCLAIMER: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Login Character(s) for November – General Kenobi LEGENDARY – Grandmaster’s Training Starts:Nov 1st Ends: Nov 7th ADVANCED TACTICS – Geonosian Fleet Runs Only On: Nov 2nd MYTHIC – Grandmaster’s Training Starts: Nov 3rd Ends: Nov 4th OMEGA BATTLES – Resistance and Clones Runs Only On: Nov 3rd ASSAULT BATTLES – Military Might Starts: Nov 3rd Ends: Nov 4th HEROIC BATTLE – Endor Escalation Runs Only On:Nov 6th ASSAULT BATTLES – Forest Moon Starts: Nov 7th Ends: Nov 8th OMEGA BATTLES – First Order and Scoundrels Runs Only On: Nov 9th FLEET MASTERY – Home One Runs Only On: Nov 9th OMEGA BATTLES – Sith and Droids Runs Only On: Nov 12th SPECIAL EVENT – Ghosts of Dathomir Runs Only On: Nov 14th ASSAULT BATTLES – Ground…

15 Details Making the Locations in Star Wars Battlefront II Feel Alive

October 29, 2018November 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

DICE released a new blogpost about the world-building details in making up Star Wars Battlefront II. Check it out below: With the intense player vs. player action going on in Galactic Assault, Heroes vs. Villains, or, really, any other mode in Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, it’s easy to miss some of the subtler details in the game’s legendary Star Wars™ locations (read more about some of the locations in our ongoing Exploring series, with articles covering Kessel and Mos Eisley out now.) But we wanted to remedy that – so, we’ve listed 15 such minutiae implemented throughout the levels of Star WarsBattlefront II below! But first – to offer some context – a quick overview of two visual design concepts that we’re applying to the game. Missioned to invigorate the locations of Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, our artists work with the ideas of the Living World and the Battle Beyond. The Living World and the Battle Beyond of Star Wars Battlefront II In short, the…

General Grievous is Arriving to Star Wars Battlefront II on October 30

October 24, 2018November 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

During the October event update, EA announced that General Grevous would be released on october 30. Below is the newest Community Transmission. and a cover of the essentials of the most recent addition to the heroes and villains roster. Incoming Transmission “The drums of conflict are my beating heart. The fire of conquest rages through my veins. Strong, young lungs breathe in air laden with enemies turned into ashes. It is here that I thrive. I have toppled nations. I have slain kings. I have murdered legends. My name has been feared by warriors… and cursed by widows.” – General Grievous, The Clone Wars: The Dreams of General Grievous General Grievous inspired fear across the galaxy as the leader of the Confederacy of Independent Systems’ droid army. Always the strategist, Grievous made it a habit of escaping the clutches of the pursuing Jedi. Only after countless battles against Obi-Wan Kenobi, did Grievous’…

Star Wars Battlefront 2 – Event Calendar – OCTOBER

October 8, 2018November 4, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for October in Star Wars: Star Wars Battlefront II Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have 16 Star Wars™ heroes and villains fighting on the same battlefront, at the same time? Well, either way, you’ll find out soon! A few weeks back, we piloted the initiative of in-game special events with the Vehicle Weekend, temporarily reducing the Battle Points needed for vehicles. Moving into October, we’ve done some additional back-end fiddling and twiddling, opening up even more possibilities and Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II extravaganza! Let’s dig in to the special events you can look forward to in October. October 5-7: Battle Point Event – Heroes Unleashed In Galactic Assault, the amount of heroes is normally locked at two per team in the first phase, and four per team for the following phases. In the Heroes Unleashed event, we’re removing…

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Event Calendar – OCTOBER

October 2, 2018November 4, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for October in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. You can also check out Google calendar for all Galaxy of Heroes events! DISCLAIMER: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Login Character(s) for October – Nightsister Spirit OMEGA BATTLES – FIRST ORDER AND SCOUNDRELS Runs Only On: October 2nd ASSAULT BATTLES – REBEL ROUND UP Starts: October 3rd Ends: October 4th FLEET MASTERY – ENDURANCE Runs Only On: October 4th THE DARING DROID (R2-D2) Starts:Oct 4th Ends: Oct 10th HERO’S JOURNEY: COMMANDER LUKE SKYWALKER Starts:Oct 4th Ends: Oct 10th OMEGA BATTLES – REBELS AND GEONOSIANS Runs Only On: October 6th MYTHIC – DARING DROID Starts: Oct 7th Ends: Oct 8th ASSAULT BATTLES – SECRETS AND SHADOWS Starts: October 7th Ends: October 8th HEROIC BATTLE – ENDOR ESCALATION Runs Only On: Oct 9th OMEGA BATTLES – NIGHTSISTERS AND JAWAS Runs Only On: October 10th PIECES AND…

Battlefront II – The Clone Wars Roadmap

September 7, 2018March 9, 2023 Soeren Kamper

Electronic Arts’ Battlefront II, the successor to the previous Battlefront iteration, made headlines after becoming one of the most controversial games of the modern gaming era. While it had all the potential to be endless amounts of fun, many felt that the way EA integrated microtransactions made the game a chore to play, and awarded those that spent the most money. With a “pay-2-win” system that saw some of the rarer abilities up for sale to whoever could afford them, there was a time when Battlefront II was built to favour those with the buying power. Large backlash from the gaming community, and even some government officials calling their practices out as gambling, similar to online pokies, EA decided to pull much of the microtransaction systems from the game, and as of yet, the game remains much more friendly to newcomers than it once was. Despite the controversy, Battlefront II…

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes – Event Calendar – September

August 31, 2018November 3, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is a quick look at the Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes events calendar for the upcomming month to help SWGoH players to plan for upcoming game events. This is of course subject to change as EA/CG controls the calendar of events in SWGoH. Login Character(s) for September – Rebel Officier Leia Organa ASSAULT BATTLES – REBEL ROUNDUP Starts: September 2nd Ends: September 3rd OMEGA BATTLE – REBELS & GENOSIANS Runs Only On: September 3rd FLEET MASTERY – HOME ONE Runs Only On: September 4th OMEGA BATTLE – EWOKS & EMPIRE Runs Only On: September 6th LEGENDARY – ARTIST OF WAR (GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN) Starts: September 6th Ends: September 12th LEGENDARY – CHIMAERA Starts: September 7th Ends: September 13th MYTHIC – ARTIST OF WAR (GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN) Starts: September 8th Ends:September 9th ASSAULT BATTLES – MILITARY MIGHT Starts: September 9th Ends: September 10th OMEGA BATTLE – RESISTANCE & CLONES Runs Only On:…

Star Wars: Force Arena – 8/9 Update Details

August 8, 2018November 3, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Tomorrow will see a new game update For Star Wars: Force Arena. This update features adjustments made on the arena to improve the overall experience of the game. For details, please see below: ■ Game Mode Balance Patch 2 vs 2 Arcade Mode Balance improvements were made to the popular 2 vs 2 Arcade Mode. In this mode, there had been a strategy to constantly strike an opponent’s middle turret with an airborne support card and a specific leader. It was decided that this undermined the strategic diversity and fairness of the game. Therefore, in this patch, the amount of damage to the middle turret and Shield Generator will be adjusted while the effectiveness of support cards in general combat is maintained so that Squad Leaders can enjoy a fairer 2 vs 2 Arcade Mode. ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch has been made on the cards listed below. All numbers listed…

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Event Calendar – JULY 2018

July 3, 2018November 2, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes for July 2018. Check it out: DISCLAIMER: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Login Character for July – HK-47 OMEGA BATTLE – RESISTANCE & CLONES Runs Only On: July 1st OMEGA BATTLE – SITH & DROIDS Runs Only On: July 2nd DEFENSE OF DATHOMIR Starts: July 3rd Ends: July 4th OMEGA BATTLE – REBELS & GEONOSIANS Runs Only On: July 4th ASSAULT BATTLES – PLACES OF POWER Starts: July 7th Ends: July 8th ASSAULT BATTLES – REBEL ROUND UP Start: July 9th Ends: July 10th GHOSTS OF DATHOMIR Starts: July 9th Ends: July 10th OMEGA BATTLE – JEDI & TUSKEN Runs Only On: July 10th LEGENDARY – EMPEROR’S DEMISE Starts: July 12th Ends: July 18th MYTHIC – EMPEROR’S DEMISE Starts: July 14th Ends: July 15th OMEGA BATTLE – NIGHTSISTERS & JAWAS Runs Only On: July 15th…

Star Wars: Force arena – 6/14 Update Details

June 12, 2018November 1, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Another update is here again! This features some balance adjustments to give more exciting experiences in the arena. Other improvements are included here, so check out the details below, and get a TVG promo code for horse racing betting : ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch is here to make some changes for some cards in the game. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Dark Side Unit Balance Supreme Leader Snoke Snoke is a Dark Side Leader with a relatively high win rate in Force Arena. His physical strength and maneuverability are weak, but it is compensated by his powerful attacks and skills that uses the Force, which made it easier to stop enemies in their tracks. This has become a huge disappointment to Squad Leaders who face against him, especially those who use melee ranged Leaders. It has been decided that Snoke’s…