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RTS Veterans Petroglyph Make Return to Star Wars: Empire at War

October 1, 2017August 26, 2024 Lisa Clark

10 years after its launch, we’re about to see a major update to Star Wars: Empire at War. The indie game developer and publisher, Petroglyph, has announced they are collaborating with Disney to bring an update to the game. Great news for Steam players because you’re going to be able to update and play right there in your Steam account. They restored the multiplayer feature that was lost when the GameSpy service shut down and now it’s going to be on Steam (yay) where so many other games are already available. It will be easier than ever before to play online with your friends. Get Star Wars Empire At War Gold Pack here. Per the press release: Indie game developer and publisher Petroglyph is proud to announce the upcoming release of a major update to Star Wars: Empire at War, 10 years after its initial launch. In collaboration with Disney, the team at Petroglyph has restored…

Star Wars vs Eve Online

September 27, 2017September 4, 2021 Lisa Clark

How does Star Wars stack up against Eve Online? Here is a three-part video series that compares the two. It’s actually interesting and can be a lot of fun to think of the different scenarios that could exist, the different ships and how they fare against one another. The first video runs a bit long (about 16 minutes) but it’s worth it and the 2nd and 3rd parts are shorter so go ahead and check it out for yourself. Basically, they set up a story-based scenario where a Star Wars ship is paired with a ship from EVE Online to see which would win and how they would match up. I find this really interesting and fun because I’ve always loved Star Wars and when I first saw EVE Online, I compared it personally to Star Wars. I couldn’t wait to try out the game myself, fly the ships, and…

SWTOR Class Changes: Deception Assassin / Infiltration Shadow

September 26, 2017September 4, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Below you will find the planned changes for Deception and Infiltration in Game Update 5.5: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Assassin Deception Reduced the damage done by Ball Lightning by 5.15% Amped Voltage no longer increases the damage of Discharge, but retains the rest of its effects Dominating Slashes no longer increases the damage of Assassinate and the damage bonus it gives to Lacerate and Voltaic Slash has been reduced from 10% to 5% Reduced the critical damage bonus given to Discharge and Ball Lightning by Crackling Blasts from 10% to 5% Reduced the low-health damage bonus given by Sith Executioner from 5% to 3% Shadow Infiltration Reduced the damage done by Psychokinetic Blast by 5.15% Fracturing Force no longer increases the damage of Force Breach, but retains the rest of its effects Prevailing Strikes no longer increases the…

SWTOR Class Changes: Lightning Sorcerer / Telekinetics Sage

September 26, 2017September 4, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Below you find the Lightning and Telekinetic changes coming in Game Update 5.5: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Sorcerer Lightning Fixed a bug where Forked Darkness and Forked Lightning’s secondary attacks weren’t doing 25% of the original ability’s damage Reduced Reverberating Force’s critical damage bonus from 10% to 5% Convulsing Currents now gives Shock a 35% damage increase when the enemy is affected by Crushing Darkness, up from 20% Sage Telekinetics Fixed a bug where Mental Momentum and Telekinetic Momentum’s secondary attacks weren’t doing 25% of the original ability’s damage Reduced Reverberation’s critical damage bonus from 10% to 5% Magnifying Vibrations now gives Project a 35% damage increase when the enemy is affected by Mind Crush, up from 20% DevNotes: To bring the Lightning Sorcerer / Telekinetics Sage to their DPS target, we reduced the critical damage bonus given…

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 9/20/2017

September 21, 2017September 2, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the Game Update notes for 9/20/2017. BB-8 ROLLS ONTO THE CANTINA! A skittish but loyal astromech, BB-8 shines as a stellar support for any squad. He is especially potent in Resistance and Droid squads. BB-8’s ability Covert Data Transfer introduces a new buff, Secret Intel, that grants bonus Potency and spreads to allies that use a special ability. This new addition to the Holotable may be small, but rounds out Support in a new and exciting way. Particularly with the first special ability (Covert Data Transfer) that does not require a cooldown. For more information on his abilities and kit, please be sure to check out the Character Strategy post <<HERE>>. BB-8 can be obtained through the upcoming Legendary event, Pieces and Plans detailed below! PIECES AND PLANS LEGENDARY EVENT The First Order seeks the final piece of a lost galactic map held by BB-8. Deploy your forces to…

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 9/6/2017

September 7, 2017September 2, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are yesterdays game updates for Star Wars Galaxy of HeroesNEW UNITS & ENVIRONMENTS Characters Veteran Smuggler Han Solo 2 Star Light Side character with the Scoundrel and Attacker roles. Strong single and AoE attacks with crippling debuffs. Potent synergy with Veteran Smuggler Chewbacca. For more information on this character and their abilities, please review their <<Strategy Guide>> Veteran Smuggler Chewbacca 2 Star Light Side character with the Scoundrel and Attacker roles. Punishing heavy attacks & potent synergy with Veteran Smuggler Han. For more information on this character and their abilities, please review their <<Strategy Guide>> Environments: Eravana A baleen-class bulk freighter that serves our Veteran duo in moving cargo. Legal or not. DAYS LIKE THESE MARQUEE EVENTS The latest cargo these smugglers are carrying is attracting some unwelcome attention. Join forces with Veteran Smuggler Han Solo and Chewbacca to confront criminals attacking the Eravana to steal the cargo in these two, four…

SWTOR : 5.3 Patch Notes

July 10, 2017August 22, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Here are the SWTOR Patch Notes for Game Update 5.3. Highlights Manaan Stronghold: Kick back and relax in your own personal Manaan Retreat, complete with expansive ocean views, underwater chambers, and sleek styling that can be furnished and decorated to suit your personal style! Operation Boss Battle: Aivela and Esne: Gather your most elite friends and allies to face these twin superweapons in the second encounter of the Gods from the Machine Operation! Customizable Companions – Lana Beniko and Koth Vortena: Your trusty allies can now take full advantage of the galaxy’s many fashionable items! General Visual improvements have been made to loot indicators on fallen enemies. The cooldown of Rocket Boots will now be triggered if it is selected when using the Random Mount ability. Improved Speeder Piloting 4 and 5 now works for all mounts. When creating a Cathar, the fur color 3 option will now be consistent regardless of what…

Star Wars Battlefront II: Hero Abilities and Weapons

July 6, 2017August 22, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Star Wars: Battlefron II is currently in closed beta, but an open beta is scheduled in Fall for everyone to try – just like with the first reboot of the franchise. If you haven’t had the chance to participate in the beta, here is a run down of most of the hero abilities, as well as some screenshots of the game menus. Check it out below: Star Wars Battlefront 2 is slated for release on November 17 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 with a $59.99 price tag. Anyone who pre-orders the game will receive access to the game’s beta period three days earlier than everyone else, among other bonuses. Meanwhile, pre-ordering the $79.99 Star Wars Battlefront II: Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition will guarantee a three-day early access to the full game. ( If you pre-order via any of our above affiliate links, you help keep us online. THANK YOU!) Boba Fett Boba Fett hunts his enemies…

SWTOR Class Changes: Madness Sorcerer / Balance Sage

June 28, 2017August 20, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Below you will find the upcoming changes for Madness and Balance coming in Game Update 5.3: Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Sorcerer Madness Changed Deathmark’s periodic damage boost from 10% to 15% Devour now gives Force Leech a 30% damage bonus (up from 25%) when damaging enemies suffering from Affliction Sage Balance Changed Force Suppression’s periodic damage boost from 10% to 15% Mind’s Eye now gives Force Serenity a 30% damage bonus (up from 25%) when damaging targets suffering from Weaken Mind DevNotes: The changes to Madness / Balance bring it up to its target DPS. We improved Deathmark / Force Suppression to boost the sustained damage that the Discipline can deal, and we improved Devour / Mind’s Eye to give Madness / Balance a survivability boost and damage increase in one fell swoop. Related Posts Maximizing Medals in…

Star Wars Battlefront 2: Official Gameplay Trailer

June 10, 2017August 9, 2021 Soeren Kamper

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…

SWTOR Class Changes for Hatred Assassin and Serenity Shadow in 5.3

June 9, 2017August 9, 2021 Soeren Kamper

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….

Star Wars Dominates Mobile Gaming Market by Covering all Bases

May 17, 2017August 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

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…

Bingo For Cash’s One Sure Strategy: Play The Averages

March 22, 2017August 4, 2021 Editor

When playing online Bingo for cash, nothing is quite so destructively seductive as math. One so-called “system” after another purports to tell players how to clean up in bingo for cash games . Time after time, just by knowing which cards to reject and which to buy makes this a reality. One game after another demonstrates that these systems seem sound in theory but almost always crumble in practice with a narrow few exceptions. In fact, there’s only one even somewhat-solid modus operandi for picking Bingo for cash cards. Even that proven edge is a very slim one, and rarely enough to really “take” the house in one of the purest games of chance. Granville & Tippett Two otherwise remarkable statisticians and analysts can lay claim to the most widely – and mistakenly – accepted theories of finding order in a Bingo for cash draw’s chaos. Stock market pundit Joseph…

Cancelled TIE Fighter vs X-Wing 2 Gameplay

January 5, 2017July 17, 2021 Lisa Clark

What could be better than a Star Wars flight sim? Like most of you, I love Star Wars. I grew up loving Star Wars. There are so many things to love about the films, the characters, the story, and the universe. However, one thing that I loved more than anything else was the flying. As a little girl growing up, I wanted to be a pilot. I worshiped Top Gun and I used to love going to my friend’s house to play Microsoft Flight Simulator. So of course, when I watched Star Wars, I adored the flight scenes. From TIE Fighters to X-Wings to ships made from piles of junk and massive Star Destroyers, I loved them all. I loved in-space fights, races, and even just the typical “boring” flights from one planet to another. You can imagine then, that nothing would make me happier than a Star Wars game…

Luke Skywalker Dialogue Possibly Leaked

December 18, 2016July 16, 2021 Lisa Clark

*Possible Spoilers* Most of us were on the edge of our seats the moment we finally saw Luke Skywalker at the end of Episode VII, and plenty of us were disappointed that he didn’t speak. However, rumor has it that Luke’s first words in the new trilogy will be: “You are the spark that will rekindle the fire.” Is it true? What could it mean? Will we have to wait until the release of the film to know for sure? Well, a rumor is simply that: a rumor. As you will know from other rumors we’ve covered here, sometimes they pan out and sometimes they don’t. As fans eagerly await the next films in the franchise, it is to be expected that people will speculate about what’s coming. So let’s explore this rumor for a minute. This news comes courtesy of YouTuber Mike Zeroh, who refers to four separate sources….

Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: Scarif Update Patch Notes (PS4, PC, & X1)

December 6, 2016July 10, 2021 Soeren Kamper

The Rogue One Update is live on all platforms and includes the DLC, several changes and fixes and the X-Wing VR Mission (PSVR only). See the full patch notes below: New Content for DLC Owners: New levels: Four new maps set on Scarif and in space above the planet. New game mode: Infiltration. – A three-phased mode in which Rebels must first breach the shield surrounding Scarif by escorting a U-wing to the Shield Gate. Once they’ve landed, their objective is to create a diversion by blowing up an Imperial cargo ship. Immediately afterwards, the Rebels must complete their mission by stealing Imperial secrets and escaping. New Weapons: A180: A unique blaster pistol which can be modified to become other blaster types. Once equipped, your Star Card hand will be replaced with three different modes you can activate. – Sniper Mode – Rifle Mode – Ion Mode DT-29: A blaster…

Patch notes: Game Update 5.0: Knights of the Eternal Throne Early Access

November 28, 2016August 26, 2024 Soeren Kamper

Here are the SWTOR Patch Notes for Game Update 5.0 Knights of the Eternal Throne that will become available tomorrow for subscribers: Game Update 5.0: Knights of the Eternal Throne Early Access Highlights New Storyline: Knights of the Eternal Throne! Knights of the Eternal Throne continues the Outlander’s epic conflict against the evil Eternal Empire with nine new Chapters. New Planet: Iokath! A mysterious and unexplored alien world, built around a star to harness its energy. New Planet: Nathema! The forgotten homeworld of Valkorion, ravaged by a dark ritual and barren of life. All classes can now reach Level 70! New System! Dark vs. Light! Players can now toggle whether they are fighting for the dark or light side of the Force™. Players contribute dark and light points to their server’s alignment. New System: Galactic Command! Adventure throughout the galaxy and earn progress towards the most powerful gear regardless of what…

A Mother’s Hope – SWTOR Story Blog

November 18, 2016July 9, 2021 Soeren Kamper

If there is one thing BioWare is good at, it is story. Actually I’ll go as far as saying that it is the best story creating video game creating company in the industry. Here is the prove. a short story on Vaylin and Senya written by our main man Drew Karpyshyn. Senya braced herself as she began her descent; the polluted atmosphere of Ord Mantell made turbulence common. Tightening her grip on the controls, she fought to stabilize the shuttle as it rattled and bucked. A sharp, high pitched beep rose from the back of the ship, the various machines hooked up to Arcann’s unconscious body in the makeshift med-bay signaling in protest as they were jostled by the rough ride. She was coming in fast and steep, making the turbulence worse. But the longer she stayed airborne, the greater the chance sensors from the surface would pick her up. The…

Battlefront II Mod from Battlefront III Assets Coming to Open Beta

October 5, 2016July 8, 2021 Lisa Clark

A mod for Battlefront II titled “Battlefront III Legacy” will go into an open beta soon. If you’re into Battlefront II, you might be interested in checking this out for yourself. This mod will allow you to get the Battlefront III feel to your game. You can learn more about this mod here: The mods made a post explaining it and stating that the Open Beta will be coming soon. Here’s part of that post: Now…something you all have been requesting since the beginning: A playable Beta. Me and Anakin decided to release an open beta containing a cut off of the current content in this mod. because it’s a beta we won’t release the entire work (yet). The beta will include two (or maybe three) playable game-modes, the full map to explore, Clone Wars only as well as only two, playable heroes/villains (at all). You will also be forced…

Star Wars: Battlefront’s Death Star DLC Nails it!

September 30, 2016July 5, 2021 Editor

Star Wars: Battlefront’s latest DLC, called Death Star, was preceded by an insane amount of buzz, but when it landed, it actually fulfilled all expectations and more. In fact, its only shortcoming is that it’s way too short and that it brings less content than one would like. That is not to say there isn’t enough new content in the DLC. It’s all just so seamless and well-integrated into the movie-universe, that while playing, one actually feels like he/she is taking an active part in Star Wars canon. It makes people hungry for more, while indeed promising them a lot more in – as yet hypothetical – future expansions. There are so many great ideas, so many opportunities and potential offered by the Star Wars universe, it’s almost impossible for the devs to get things wrong from here on out. While everything is superbly rendered in the game, there are…

Star Wars: Uprising shutting down in November

September 24, 2016July 5, 2021 Soeren Kamper

The mobile game Star Wars: Uprising has been pulled from app stores and is no longer possible to download. The game will officially shut down on November 17 at 9 a.m. PT The news was shared through an official blog post on the developer’s website. According to the team, Star Wars: Uprising simply wasn’t popular enough to maintain further support, which sadly led to the decision to take the servers offline altogether. Dear Player, Despite the best efforts of our team here at Kabam, unfortunately, Star Wars: Uprising will soon be decommissioned. On November 17th, 2016, all Star Wars: Uprising servers will be shutting down permanently. As part of this shut down we will be discontinuing down payments on November 17th, 2016 to prevent additional payments from occurring. We hope enjoyed Star Wars: Uprising, and would like to invite you to check out Kabam’s other mobile games, listed below. Finally,…

SWG “Winter”: A Review

July 1, 2016January 3, 2024 Lisa Clark

Have you been wondering what people are thinking of the SWG server “Winter”? This isn’t meant to be a space to bash on other servers or things you don’t like but definitely a place to talk for a bit about Winter and see an opinion from someone who used to play in the SOE days. So far, the consensus seems to be very positive about this server. That said, let’s take a look at what one player thinks of the server. This review from Kimaria, who is not a dev or biased person, but just a player getting to test things, is very helpful if you’ve been wondering if you should try it for yourself: I’ve been testing there for over a month now and am floored by the amount of work that has been done. Server stability is excellent. Bugs are being addressed on a daily basis and staff…

Fan Made KOTOR Remake is Making Progress

June 17, 2016June 30, 2021 Lisa Clark

Remember when we told you about the remake of Knights of the Old Republic by a group of fans? Well, there is good news that the project is still going and we can see updates as indicated by their Twitter. Apeiron Game is working hard to make this dream a reality for fans just like themselves and it’s coming along nicely. They even have openings for volunteers if you want to help out. You can contact volunteer@apeirongame.com with “Volunteer” in the subject line. They’re not accepting anymore voice actors or writers at this time, however. You can see for yourself here in this Twitter update: Working on the 3rd person cam angle, with our derpy placeholder model. #Kotor #Apeiron. pic.twitter.com/jwjVwAp9z2 — Apeiron Game (@apeiron_kotor) May 28, 2016 And if you follow them on Twitter, you’ll never miss any notices or updates so you’ll always know where they are at in the process. Of course,…

SWTOR: The Academy, Ep 15 – “Codes & Creeds”

May 21, 2016June 29, 2021 Lisa Clark

It’s that time again – time for another episode of The Academy. This one, episode 15, will tell you all about codes and creeds. There are many codes and creeds in the Star Wars universe so you will also see them throughout SWTOR. One of the first you will hear in the game is the Jedi Code: There is no death, there is only the Force. There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the Force. They then go on to tell you the code of the Sith, which is basically the opposite of the Jedi Code. Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains…