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Star Wars: Darkness Rising: The Threat Within Chapter 5

Novara Skuara

Chapter 5 “Nien, I know.  Not really thrilled with it but it will take days if not weeks for the Jedi to make up their mind,” Lando said.  The two of them sat on the bridge of the Lady Luck with the door shut.   The flicking light from hyperspace filling the bridge. Nien waved his arms and gestured back to the door.  Lando sighed.  “Look, Nien, they tried to kill us.  You don’t try to kill someone in a business deal unless you are doing something you don’t want to get out.  And don’t tell me you changed your mind about the fact that we both agreed that this wasn’t something we could ignore.”  Nien made a face and gestured again back toward the hatchway.  “We take what we can get, bud.  We are going to head back to Yavin once we see if Takodana has anything for us.”  Nien…

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Star Wars: Darkness Rising: The Threat Within Chapter 4

Novara Skuara

Scene 4 Saint swept the sidewalk in front of his store.   He leaned against the broom for a moment and watched as the Lady Luck rose into the air, its landing gear retracting into the hull.   It turned and headed almost straight up, growing smaller as it ascended to the heavens.  He walked back into the store, leaning the broom against the door frame.  His dark hands pushed the dreads back from his face and he twisted a copper strip around them to restrain them.  “J12, mind the store,” he said then walked into the back.   An old protocol droid pushed away from the wall. “As you wish sir,” it said and walked behind the counter.   Saint moved down the hall and stepped into a locker room.   He looked in the mirror staring at the older dark skinned human.  He ran a hand through his beard and debated on shaving…

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Star Wars: Darkness Rising: The Threat Within – Chapter 2

Novara Skuara

Chapter 2 Han leaned against the door frame and watched as the Lady Luck glided toward the landing deck.  He straightened up as he noticed several jagged pieces of metal sticking out from under the ship.   “What have you gotten yourself into Lando?” Han muttered.   Lando saw Han watching the ship come down.  “I didn’t expect him to meet me at the landing pad,” Lando said.  The ship dipped a little then leveled out.  “Number two repulsor is shot,” he said.  Nien nodded and sighed.  When the ship touched down, he motioned Lando toward the back saying something to him.  Lando smiled.  “Yeah, you get the easy job, I have to explain this to Han and Leia.”  Han winced as the landing ramp descended with an audible screech of protesting metal.   He watched Lando come down the ramp.  ‘He’s looking old,’ Han thought then laughed.  Lando was only a few…

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SWTOR: The Alderaan Noble Estate Part 1: Formation

Soeren Kamper

BioWare Austine just posted news article about the Alderaan stronghold. It’s no secret that the Alderaan Stronghold has been a highly requested addition, so the team was very happy to bring this to fruition with Game Update 6.1, ‘Pinnacles of Power,’ which went live earlier this month. To celebrate the release, we present a two-part conversation about the Alderaan Stronghold’s creation. A future interview will discuss the Stronghold’s functionality and design, but let’s get things started with our first interview, where we sit down with Mark Taylor and Emily Henderson to talk about the fundamental formation of the Stronghold! Since this is our first time doing an interview with both of you, let’s do a quick introduction. Who are you, and what do you do on the SWTOR team? Mark: I’m Mark Taylor, one of the Game Designers on the team. My role on the team includes Stronghold setup and creation…

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Star Wars Battlefront II – The Age of Rebellion Update

Soeren Kamper

DICE has detailed the next major update coming to Star Wars: Battlefront II. The Age of Rebellion update, which launches on February 26 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, includes new co-op locations, the Ewok Hunter and ISB Agent 4 characters, four new weapons, improvements for Hero characters, and two new Heroes vs. Villains maps, among other notable changes The Age of Rebellion update arrives tomorrow, February 26 and with it, a great selection of new content.We’ve got Age of Rebellion Co-Op locations (7 in total!), two new Reinforcements in the form of the Ewok Hunter and ISB Agent, 4 new Blasters, 4 Capital Ships for Co-Op, Hero improvements, AI upgrades and two new Heroes Vs. Villains maps. It’s a packed month for Star Wars™ Battlefront II, let’s dive straight in. February begins our focus on the Age of Rebellion. We know this has been a greatly requested update for our community…

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Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: State of the Galaxy – February 2020

Soeren Kamper

Here is the newest Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes State of the Galaxy. This time for February – while this one is coming mid-month, the next installment is promissed to return us to a more regular schedule. The developers over at Capital Games like to cover in this month’s State of the Galaxy: Galactic Legends Event StructureWe’ve got a few details we’d like to share about the new Galactic Legends Event Structure. We’ll bring these to you regularly as we continue to develop and refine the design. First off, this event will require a new kind of event ticket, which will be earned via existing game modes. These tickets will become earnable once a player has met the prerequisites and unlocked the event. We are still working out the specifics of where the tickets will be earned, but we expect players to be able to earn these tickets every day….

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The History behind NetEnt Gaming

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The lavishing and marvelous NetEnt Casinos need no introduction. The business stands for Net Entertainment, and it’s a big giant in the world of casinos. The Company is at the top of the list of companies providing gaming facilities. NetEnt was established in 1996. The idea behind the development of this entertainment company came in the mind of Pontus Lindwall, who was working in Scandinavia Sweden then. The Company, in which he was working, was run by Brick and Mortar Casino with the name of Cherry Casinos. Lindwall was thinking about building a casino since 1990 when the Sweden government suddenly passed a law to ban the slot machines. At that time, Brick and Mortor Casino was the largest supplier of slot machines all around the region of Eastern Europe. In the starting years of its development, the NetEnt casinos were remained limited to traditional games. These games include: Blackjack…

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Why Students Like to Play PC Games

Soeren Kamper

Research has it that people of all genders, ages, and personality types play PC games. We all know at least one person who would rather play a game for hours instead of doing something different. Playing computer games is known for its achievement componentб which propels the gamers towards advancing in the game to completion. But why do people play video games?  According to researchers, people who have a special liking for gaming possess the following characteristics: The desire to compete with others. The desire to form connections with other people through being part of a group and chat. This is possible, especially, with the games that are played online and multiplayer games. The love to relax and have fun. Reasons to Play Video Games. For many gamers, video games are an escape from our sometimes monotonous and boring life. Gamers enjoy putting on the shoes of a character that…

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The Evolution Of Star Wars Games

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,…

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How gaming can help you in learning essential skills

Soeren Kamper

The gaming industry has mushroomed over the past few years. The trend of gaming is evident from the rise in annual gaming competitions held worldwide. However, if you are a parent and see your child playing games, you might consider it as a waste of time and become berated.  Well, now your child has a valid reason to spend time playing his favorite games. Research has shown that playing video games can help you enhance your skills, e.g. networking, reasoning, problem-solving, self-confidence, flexibility, and the list goes on.   One such study was spearheaded by Matthew Bar, a researcher at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Matthew recruited 16 university students who had to play eight different video games over a period of eight weeks. A control group was also selected.  Both groups had to fill a questionnaire before and after the study. The survey assessed the students on their adaptability…

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Reasons To Check Out OSRIC

Soeren Kamper

For Old School Reference and Index Compilation, the OSRIC RPG is a fantasy role-playing game system. Jolly an assignment help writer says, OSRIC is what is known as a retro-clone in the Old School or OSR (Old School Renaissance) revival, in that it is as legally as possible a faithful copy of the First Edition of the world’s most popular role-playing games, Advanced Dungeons . It’s been a topic on social media recently, and unfortunately not in a good way, because of a kerfuffle about some negative comments by one individual, not formally associated in any way with OSRIC’s authors or creators, about the laudable and evolved decision by Wizards of the Coast, the current creators of Dungeons & Dragons, to promote and encourage inclusion and diversity in the game. It’s an ideal that we should all embrace, and one that I strongly support as a four-decade-long player as correctly…

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The Mandalorian is Driving People to Disney+ Streaming Platform

Lisa Clark

There are lots of reasons to join Disney’s new streaming platform, Disney+. If you’re not familiar with it, think of it as the Netflix of Disney. It has everything from the classics to new releases, Marvel and Pixar, as well as Disney. But there is one show in particular that has a lot of people- especially Star Wars fans – flocking to the new streaming network. The Mandalorian. It’s a weekly episodic Disney+ original about a lone gunfighter who makes his way through the outer reaches of the galaxy. It has mixed reviews, with Slate saying, “It Looks Great, But So Far It Isn’t” and “has a big budget but little imagination”. Maybe we’re just super hungry for some new Star Wars content but most of the people I’ve talked to so far have enjoyed it. Maybe Slate was just being a bit overly critical… But despite what you think…

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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Leia Full Nude Mod

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 has a thriving modding community that continually creates new and sometimes controversial content. One such mod is the Leia Full Nude Mod, which replaces Leia Organa’s in-game model with an explicit version that leaves little to the imagination. This mod is intended for adult audiences and comes with several considerations and potential risks that users should be aware of before downloading. What is the Leia Full Nude Mod? The Leia Full Nude Mod for Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a user-generated modification that alters the appearance of Leia Organa in the game, making her completely nude. This type of mod falls under the NSFW (Not Safe For Work) category and is intended for adult players. It’s one of many mods that offer players a way to customize their gaming experience, albeit in a way that’s not officially sanctioned by the game’s developers, EA and DICE. Installation…

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Star Wars: Battlefront 2’s The Rise of Skywalker Drops Next Month

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Getting a little bored with Star Wars: Battlefront 2 and need a reason to keep playing or take another look at it? Well, December may very well be your best chance to do so. The entire month has been dubbed a “celebration month” by EA DICE and it all kicks off with the addition of The Rise of Skywalker content for SWBF2. The developers have been tight-lipped when it comes to what to actually expect from the Skywalker update, unfortunately. It’s probably safe to assume, however, that we will see the addition of some new maps and possibly a new character or two. This new content update is, of course, due out just before the theatrical release of the new movie – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie will hit theaters on December 20th and is a continuation of the latest series of Star Wars films beginning with…

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Star Wars Battlefront Franchise Sales Exceed 33 Million Copies

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Despite going through a rough period of consumer upset over including microtransactions (loot boxes, to be specific), Electronic Arts’ Star Wars: Battlefront franchise has performed quite well. On a quarterly earnings call, EA announced that the combined sales of Star Wars Battlefront and its sequel are now over 33 million. The first Battlefront title, released in late 2015 and developed by DICE was a reboot of the shooter series released on PC, Mac, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. The sequel, Star Wars: Battlefront 2, which came out in November of 2017, released with a campaign mode in addition to multiplayer gameplay. Numerous DLC expansions were released for both titles as well as regular updates to each game. This has been noted as a primary reason that both SWBF and SWBF2 have kept their fan base alive and well. DLC packs released for Star Wars: Battlefront include: Post-launch content for Battlefront 2…

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Developer Interview Digs Into Decision of Going the Single-Player Route

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A single-player, narrative-based Star Wars title has been a rarity in the gaming industry for the better part of 10 years now. The last true story-drive game within the franchise prior to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II which made its debut in 2008. The announcement of a new single-player title in the Star Wars universe was a surprise on its own. Combine that with the fact that it’s being published by none other than EA and you’d probably think the news were a farce had we not gotten a concrete launch date, trailers, and more at this point. Electronic Arts isn’t exactly known for having a great public image with gamers these days. Plus, they’re notorious for putting out nothing but multiplayer titles riddled with microtransactions (up until Battlefront 2, at least). So, what made EA of all publishers decide to take up…

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Star Wars Battlefront II – Oct 30th Patch – Release Notes

Soeren Kamper

DICE have a small patch arriving this week which aims to address several issues that appeared after last week’s Another Night on Endor Update. The primary fix focuses around an issue that was causing consoles to run out of memory and subsequently result in a game crash. They also have a fix for an issue that was causing servers to crash while playing Co-Op. The guys over at DICE understand that both of these crashes were frustrating and They thank us for our patience while they worked to get a patch released. Within the patch the DICE team also have a number of issues that have been fixed, mostly relating to Co-Op. Check it out: Release Notes: Fixed various issues that were causing memory crashes across all platforms. Fixed an issue that was causing a server crash when playing Co-Op. Fixed an issue where the timer would not correctly show…

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5 Things You Should Do After Getting Denied with Your SSD Claim

Soeren Kamper

One of the benefits you receive from the taxes deducted every time you receive your paycheck is your Social Security benefits. Among the most important aids you can receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or simply the disability insurance. For millions of Americans suffering from disability, filing for disability insurance is a valuable means of getting by. However, disability benefits are awarded based on the degree of need. This means that some claims will be denied upon your initial application.  The good thing is that the initial denial isn’t final – there are still ways for you to fight for a claim to valuable benefit. Request for reconsideration When your SSDI application gets denied by the SSA, the agency sends you a document explaining the reasons for the denial of your application. If you disagree with the decision, the first thing you…

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A Day in the Life of Juggernauts and Guardians: The 6.0 Experience Explained

Soeren Kamper

The upcoming SWTOR Expansion – ‘Onslaught’ – will introduce a many changes for each Class in the game. Players will among other things experience new abilities, Set Bonuses, and Tactical items.To help explain it all, The developers over at BioWare are releasing a series of articles featuring each Advanced Class’s new ability, as well as new Set Bonuses and Tactical items. They will also present various combat scenarios to show how these changes will mesh together  just like in our previous article covering      Marauder and Sentinel     In today’s article they are showcasing the Juggernaut and Guardian Advanced Classes! Juggernaut Let’s take a look at the new ability for Juggernauts! Furious Power – Converts all Furious Power ability charges into stacks to buff your next attack by 25%. Each attack consumes one stack. Furious Power has 4 ability charges and regenerates 1 charge every 30 seconds. Alongside a new ability, Juggernauts will receive a bevy…

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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Community Transmission – Appearances & Co-Op

Soeren Kamper

Here is the latest community transmission from the DICE crew. This time about new CO-Ops, Quests and hero appearances. Check it out: INCOMING TRANSMISSION There have been many battles throughout the Star Wars™ saga and the Battle of Yavin ranks up there as one of the most iconic. It was a one in a million shot that ultimately led to the destruction of the Death Star. Those involved in this epic battle, and therefore a major blow to the Empire, were rewarded via a Celebration Ceremony within the Great Temple on Yavin 4. This is the scene of the first two appearances we’ll be talking about today. The Battle of Yavin Appearances THE BATTLE OF YAVIN APPEARANCES We’ve talked a bit recently about appearances for Luke Skywalker and we currently have a special Timed Quest underway where you could unlock his Farmboy appearance from Star Wars: A New Hope. Coming…

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October Patch 2019 – Release Notes

Soeren Kamper

Just a quick heads up that the patch that was due to go live tomorrow for Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has now moved to next week. DICE has identified a last minute issue that meant they needed to postpone this week’s release. They will be back shortly to confirm the new date and time. However, in the mean time, here are the release notes. RELEASE NOTES CO-OP Made various balancing changes on various CO-OP maps (Kamino, Felucia, Geonosis). Changes include tweaking AI and human player spawn points, adding props for coverage, adjusting number of Command Posts per phase, adjusting the areas of effect around Command Posts etc. Adjusted the spawning rate of enemy Hero AI on CO-OP, by increasing the cooldown in-between spawning. Added scoring when completing a phase on CO-OP. Fixed an issue that would remove the timer when the player would go in an Out-Of-Bounds area, when playing…

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SWTOR: A Day in the Life of Mercenaries and Commandos: the 6.0 Experience Explained

Soeren Kamper

The upcoming SWTOR Expansion – ‘Onslaught’ – will introduce a many changes for each Class in the game. Players will among other things experience new abilities, Set Bonuses, and Tactical items. To help explain it all, The developers over at BioWare are releasing a series of articles featuring each Advanced Class’s new ability, as well as new Set Bonuses and Tactical items. They will also present various combat scenarios to show how these changes will mesh together. In today’s article they are showcasing the  Mercenary and Commando Advanced Classes! Check it out: Mercenary In lieu of a new ability, Mercenaries will receive two charges on their existing Rocket Out ability. Rocket Out x 2 – Jet backward 20 meters, gaining immunity to controlling effects while jetting. Cannot be used while immobilized or hindered. The “charge” system is something new that a handful of abilities will utilize once the ‘Onslaught’ Expansion launches. Abilities like Rocket…

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Star Wars: Battelfront 2 Community Transmission – October Timed Quests

Soeren Kamper

Here is the latest community transmisson from the guys over at Dice. This time the details on some upcoming Timed Quests. INCOMING TRANSMISSION Back in May we had the May the Fourth event, which allowed you to unlock the Princess of Alderaan appearance for Leia Organa. We decided it was time to do another event, and this time we have both an appearance and emote up for grabs. We’ll be running both Timed Quests for a week, starting on Friday 11th October and finishing the following Friday, on the 18th. Here’s what you have to do to unlock them both. It’s not impossible COMMUNITY QUEST – IT’S NOT IMPOSSIBLE It’s now been over 40 years since Star Wars: A New Hope gave us our first look at Luke Skywalker, in particular his look from his time on Tatooine as a Farmboy. If you want to unlock this appearance here’s what you’ll have to…

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The list of all Star Wars themed games

Soeren Kamper

The Star Wars franchises is one of the most popular in the world. It has been on our television screens and cinemas since 1977 when the first movie was released. As time went by, the franchise has become one of the most watched, followed and having the largest fan base in the world. The characters were created by renowned George Lucas and adapted for the movies. In total the Star Wars franchise has 12 movies with a total box office earnings of $9.323 billion and presently distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The popularity and success of the franchise has influenced the creation of numerous Star Wars themed games over the years. Fans of the franchise do not have to wait for the release of another part of the movies but can enjoy their favourite trilogy through these games. Since the 1990’s till recent times different Star Wars themed…

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