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Battlefront II – The Clone Wars Roadmap

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…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes – Event Calendar – September

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:…

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Star Wars: Force Arena – 8/9 Update Details

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…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Event Calendar – JULY 2018

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…

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Star Wars: Force arena – 6/14 Update Details

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…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Event Calendar – JUNE

Soeren Kamper

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events for June in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. DISCLAIMER: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Login Character(s) for June – Lando Calrissian ASSAULT BATTLES – PLACES OF POWER> Starts: June 2nd Ends: June 3rd SHIPS STARTER EVENT Starts: June 4th Ends: June 4th OMEGA BATTLE – SITH & DROIDS Starts: June 4th Ends: June 4th OMEGA BATTLE – RESISTANCE & CLONES Starts: June 5th Ends: June 5th ENDOR ESCALATION Starts: June 8th Ends: June 8th DEFENSE OF DATHOMIR Starts: June 9th Ends: June 10th OMEGA BATTLE – FIRST ORDER & SCOUNDRELS Starts: June 10th Ends: June 10th GHOSTS OF DATHOMIR Starts: June 11th Ends: June 12th SHIPS STARTER EVENT Starts: June 11th Ends: June 11th ASSAULT BATTLE – GROUND WAR Starts: June 12th Ends: June 13th OMEGA BATTLE – NIGHTSISTERS & JAWAS Starts: June 13th Ends: June 13th LEGENDARY – PIECES &…

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Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Night on Endor Update

Soeren Kamper

Here is the patch notes for the “Night on Endor” Update. This update finally brings playable Ewoks to the game! In Ewok Hunt players will take on the role of both Stormtroopers and Ewoks as the former try to survive the night on the forest moon. This update also bring more Appearances into the game so you can start to customize your Troopers and Heroes. This is just the beginning when it comes to ways to customize your look in-game, and we’ll continue to add more options as time goes on. This update also brings fixes to  bugs and balance tweaking by making a variety of updates. Read on below to see what is changed: The Star Wars Battlefront II Team HEROES AND VILLAINS IDEN VERSIO Iden’s STUN DROID ability was shocking twice for 0.5 seconds with a 1.3 seconds delay in between. The intent was to give a chance to…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 4/11/2018

Soeren Kamper

Here are the update notes for todays 4/11/2018 Content Update! RAID REWARDS REBALANCE The Sith Triumvirate Raid rewards have been rebalanced. An outline of the reward rebalance can be found in this post: Dev Blog – Sith Triumvirate Raid Rewards – 4/2/18 NOTE: With the flattening of raid rewards, top ranking players (particularly in the Heroic) may see lower drop rates of fully crafted gear pieces, and (for some ranks) lower aggregate numbers of direct gear salvage drops. This has been offset by several factors, including: Increase in quality of complete piece AND salvage drops Higher payout of Guild Event Tokens and Guild Currency We are closely monitoring the ability of the current Stores to effectively sink this currency on the gear and shards players need. In the coming weeks, we will be significantly expanding these stores to provide what players need the most, and with more convenience. Greater benefit…

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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Character Release and Event Cadence

Soeren Kamper

Here is the latest developer blog from the guys over at Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. This one is addressing a lot of questions people have asked, and clarifies the character release cadence and explains the details of Marquee events. Hello my Holotable Friends! Recently Carrie introduced me as Nick Reinhart in the Developer Q&A, but you all know me more commonly on the forums as CG_TopHat. I’m the Live Producer on the team which, admittedly, sounds like a made-up job. The Live team is responsible for the day to day stuff that you do in Galaxy of Heroes. We plan and design characters and ships, events, and raids, are responsible for the tuning of the game, and a myriad of other things. We also schedule the majority of stuff on a monthly basis and we’d like to update and clarify a few things around the character release cadence, as well as Marquee, Legendary, and Hero’s…

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Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Update 2.0

Soeren Kamper

Here are the patchnotes for the Star Wars: Battelfront 2 update, that was released a few days ago. This update brings about large changes to the Multiplayer Progression system, and unlocks all currently available Heroes and Hero Ships for everyone. With all characters now having a Unit Level, DICE don’t want to limit anyone’s chance to progress as they change the way you interact with these characters. On top of that,  Bespin makes its return from the first Star Wars Battlefront as a new location for Blast, Heroes vs. Villains, Arcade, and for a limited time as Jetpack Cargo. We hope you enjoy this blast from the past. Lastly, DICE is unlocking all Star Cards and Weapons in Arcade at Epic card level so that Arcade can be more freely used as a sandbox to try out new combinations. This change also provides more gameplay options for players who aren’t interested…

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Star Wars: Force Arena – 2.5 Update Details

Soeren Kamper

Another update is finally here! Next game update will bring many new changes like new units, a new map, and a new game mode! Check out the details below to learn more of what’s in store in the 2.5 update: ■ New Legendary / Unique Cards Added! – [Resistance] Added ‘Legendary’ Card Luke Skywalker (Ahch-To). – [Resistance] Added ‘Unique’ Card ‘R2-D2’. – [First Order] Added ‘Legendary’ Card ‘Supreme Leader Snoke’. – [First Order] Added ‘Unique’ Card ‘Elite Praetorian Guards’.   – Luke Skywalker (Ahch-To) and R2-D2 can be unlocked upon reaching Tier 10 (Aurodium Challenger) in the Light Side. – Supreme Leader Snoke and Elite Praetorian Guards can be used unlocked upon reaching Tier 10 (Aurodium Challenger) in the Dark Side. – The details of each new card are based on Level 1. – Details are subject to change and we will inform you of any changes. Resistance – Light Side With the betrayal of Ben Solo – student…

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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – March Event Calendar

Soeren Kamper

Here are the event calender for the month of Martch in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Disclaimer, all dates subject to change. Login Character(s) for March- Stormtrooper Han GHOSTS OF DATHOMIR Starts: Mar 1st Ends: Mar 1st ASSAULT BATTLE – MILITARY MIGHT Starts: Mar 3rd Ends: Mar 4th ENDOR ESCALATION – HEROIC Starts: Mar 4th Ends: Mar 4th OMEGA BATTLE – EWOK & EMPIRE Starts: Mar 5th Ends: Mar 5th DEFENSE OF DATHOMIR Starts: Mar 6th Ends: Mar 6th FLEET MASTERY – HOME ONE Starts: Mar 7th Ends: Mar 7th ASSAULT BATTLE – GROUND WAR Starts: Mar 10th Ends: Mar 11th ENDOR ESCALATION – HEROIC Starts: Mar 12th Ends: Mar 12th OMEGA BATTLE – FIRST ORDER & SCOUNDREL Starts: Mar 14th Ends: Mar 14th ASSAULT BATTLE – FOREST MOON Starts: Mar 17th Ends: Mar 18th OMEGA BATTLE – RESISTANCE & CLONES Starts: Mar 19th Ends: Mar 19th FLEET MASTERY – EXECUTRIX Starts: Mar…

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Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.2

Soeren Kamper

Sledgehammer70 took on the official Star Wars: Battlefront forums,  to bring you the next patch for Star Wars Battlefront II! In this update DICE added a mix of requested features and fixes, as well as some brand new items. First off, DICE added additional locations to Custom Arcade: Kashyyyk, Hoth, Endor, Crait, Jakku, and Death Star II. They also launching a new game mode – Jetpack Cargo! This fast-paced mode sees players jumping around in jetpacks wielding rocket launches for the entire round. This mode will only be available for a limited time so check for availability and make sure to jump in and give it a try. Also for a limited time, they have added three new Hero Appearances to the game! Specifically, the Hoth Appearances for Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo. You can preview them in their respective Character Customization screens under “Appearances”. They will be unlockable…

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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 – Known Issues

Soeren Kamper

Star Wars: Battlefront community manager Mat Everett (aka Sledgehammer) took on the official BF2 forums today, and posted a list of bugs that the devs currently are aware of. There are no timeframe on when they will be fixed, but they are on the todo list and the team is looking into them The list will be updated as items are resolved. February 2, 2018 1:08AM Our team is working hard to bring adjustments and balance to many aspects of the game. We’re aware of some critical bugs and much smaller issues and want to get these resolved as soon as possible. The list below is not a full bug list, but primary issues that have been reported that our team is working to resolve. I am not able to promise or provide specific details on when they will be addressed, but the team is looking into these reports and many…

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Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.1

Soeren Kamper

DICE released a new patch for Star Wars: Battlefront today. The patch is 2.51 GB, and I expect we will find some interesting files in there just waiting to be datamined in near future. The patch introduce many bug fixes and balance issues, but also new content such as new hero starships and Mos Eisley at night as a new map. Check out the full patch notes below: New Content: Blast on Crait We’re expanding the ways you can play on Crait by bringing this map to the Blast Game Mode! Battle in the mines among the machinery and crystals leftover from the previous occupants. Iden Versio’s TIE/In fighter Now available as a new Hero Starfighter in multiplayer matches! Iden Versio leads by example from her personal TIE/ln fighter. Custom-built for Inferno Squad, this modified TIE has seen heroic service in the name of the Emperor. Iden Versio’s TIE/In fighter…

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Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Patch 1.0

Soeren Kamper

Here are the latest patch noes for Star Wars: Battlefront. This time its a major update with content inspired by Star Wars: The last Jedi and a major balance coming for heroes. The game update also comes with some much awaited improvements to game stability as well as improved logic to detect idling players. Check it out: NEW HEROES: FINN AND PHASMA Introducing two new heroes! – Finn joins the Resistance. A skilled soldier, Finn now uses his training to protect his allies at any cost. Finn charges into battle and deals precise damage blazingly fast to any enemies who dare stand in the way. – And then we have the imposing commanding officer of the First Order: Captain Phasma. Few are more feared than Captain Phasma as she uses every tool at her disposal to ensure victory. NEW CAMPAIGN DLC: RESURRECTION Iden Versio is back in the Resurrection DLC!…

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Economy Change, Free Content Planned

Soeren Kamper

DICE have finally broke the silence and updated the community on future updates to the game. Here is the break down: End-of-round payout increase: EA promises that every activity will now see an increase in credits earned across the board, and top players will also receive an additional increase in credits won post-match. 3X Credit increase daily in Arcade Mode: Players have been hitting the daily cap in Arcade Mode, which is why EA has increased the payout to give players more of an incentive to play. Daily login crates increase: Players will now receive additional crafting materials every time they log in for the for the day. Read the full update below: It’s been a busy few weeks for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. We’re excited to have launched the game to the world, but recognize that there have been some challenges along the way. We have learned a lot, and are making…

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Star Wars Battlefront II Multiplayer Review

Lisa Clark

When it comes to Star Wars Battlefront 2’s multiplayer mode, the fans had a lot of feedback to deliver to DICE. It would seem the developer may have taken some of this into consideration when it comes to making With a lot of early previews out, we got to see what some game reviewers think of the game before it was available to everyone on November 17th. We already know there is a big controversy around loot boxes, and the amount of time or money it will take to unlock everything. But what about the gameplay itself? What about the multiplayer modes and features? What about the modes and maps? Is there still a playable, enjoyable game in there, despite the complaints? This reviewer from Twinfinite seems to think so. They say, “We recently got some extensive hands-on time with the multiplayer, and what we found was a robust offering with…

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Star Wars: Rise to Power: You can now sign up for the Closed Pre-Alpha

Soeren Kamper

Star Wars: Rise to Power, an upcoming mobile strategy game currently in Closed Pre-Alpha testing, gives players the chance to engage in diplomacy (or deception) and ultimately become the leader of the Empire or New Republic. Coming off a fresh reset of the game, which sets all players back to level zero, it’s a great time to take your first steps toward your destiny. While no worldwide release date has been announced, Android users on Google Play can sign up for the Closed Pre-Alpha, play now, and provide valuable feedback in the development of the game. Visit the registration page today to sign up! Move over, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Admiral Ackbar. Soon we’ll find out who really has the greatest strategic mind in the galaxy. Lucasfilm and EA announced today Star Wars: Rise to Power, an upcoming mobile strategy game set in the Star Wars universe. While specific details and a release date are yet to be…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 11/8/2017

Soeren Kamper

Here are the Game Updates for 11/8/2017 NEW CHARACTERS This month Kylo Ren is unmasked! This release includes his ship, the TIE silencer, the First Order Special Forces TIE Pilot and his ship, the First Order Special Forces TIE fighter. These units are perfect for crushing the Resistance! Kylo Ren (Unmasked) gives the First Order a survivable Tank whose ability, HALT, can Stun his opponents for 2 turns. SCARRED increases his survivability by reducing how much percent Health damage he takes and let him recover Health and Protection. Finally, his Leader ability, MERCILESS PURSUIT, gives First Order Increased Speed, Critical Damage, and Turn Meter gain on Critical Hits. His ship, the TIE silencer, is a ruthless attacker with the ability to Stun opponents who have 50% Turn Meter, or more. Additionally, this ship will gain stacks of Speed and Offense Up when damaging, or is damaged by, ships who have…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Content Update 10/18/2017

Soeren Kamper

Here are the Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Game Update notes for 10/18/2017. NEW ENVIRONMENTS Dathomir- Nightsister’s Cavern Dathomir – Hidden Cave NEW CHARACTERS AND UPDATES> Mother Talzin, the vicious spiritual guide of the Nightsisters, makes her way to Galaxy of Heroes! Amidst the chants of Resurrection, Nightsister Spirit and Nightsister Zombie rise from the depths of Dathomir to join her. For more information on these exciting new characters, please see their respective Character Strategy posts linked below: Mother Talzin Nightsister Zombie Nightsister Spirit In addition, Rey’s character name has been updated to “Rey (Scavenger)” NEW EVENTS! With this update we are introducing 5 new events into Galaxy of Heroes and bringing back our first Heroic Battle into an ongoing rotation. The events are: Endor Escalation Heroic Battle is Returning! Form a team of Ewoks and battle an AT-ST on the Forest Moon of Endor! Now in its “final form” this event…

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Stellaris – Star Wars Mod – Preparing for War #7- 4x RTS

Lisa Clark

The Empire has joined the Galactic Republic. Here’s the next installment from Intrepid Dawn, #7 of Preparing for War. This series follows the story of an Imperial assault. It plays out like a TV drama and you’ll be excited for the next episode once you get hooked. If you’re familiar with the series, here’s episode 7. If this is your first intro to it, check out the links below and start from episode 1.  Stellaris has new episodes every five days so head on over to YouTube and subscribe if you want to stay up to date on everything that’s coming out. “Stellaris – Star Wars: Imperial Assault – Preparing for War #7. This is an interactive/cinematic Let’s Play with a full Star Wars conversion Mod for Stellaris. Each episode will have a lead in with motion graphics recapping the action and bringing a level of polish to the viewing experience.””…

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The Best Star Wars Game Never Made? – Investigating Star Wars 1313

Lisa Clark

You know how we love Star Wars games around here, and this isn’t the first time a game we were excited about has been cancelled, but Star Wars 1313 was unique in that it had a gritty, darker feel to it than any other Star Wars game to come out before it. It really spoke to an older audience and it was going to be a great 3rd person shooter, even without the Star Wars theme to it. Add that element, that you could be your own bounty hunter, and you can see why it really stood out to a certain class of fans. It was also evolved to look like Boba Fett would be the lead in this game. Either way, it was never meant to be, so we’d never see this come to life. If you want to learn more about the game that would never be, check…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Game update July 2017

Soeren Kamper

Here are the patch notes for the latest game update for Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes BEYOND THE FOREST- EWOK FLASH EVENTS Blink and you’ll miss it- Flash events have returned! If you’re new to Flash events, here’s a quick primer: Flash events last for 1-2 hours and repeat several times over a few days. This time around, your Ewoks answer the call of battle in this multi-tiered event. Power up your Squad and earn gear as you contend with Imperial enemies, Bounty Hunters, and Droids. The true might of your small Squad is tested in the final (and difficult!) BONUS tier, so be sure to be ready! First Flash Event fires off July 22nd ENDOR ESCALATION I & II MARQUEE EVENTS Strange invaders have leveled a nearby village and encroached on Ewok territories! Join forces with the newest Ewoks to join Galaxy of Heroes: PAPLOO and LOGRAY. Earn their respective…

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