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Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Update 1.0.4 – Enhanced 120 FPS Mode and Fixes

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 gingetattoo

Nightdive Studios, known for its meticulous remasters of classic 90s first-person shooters, has recently released Patch 1.0.4 for Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster. This update brings significant enhancements to the game, including a much-anticipated feature for console players and several fixes aimed at improving the overall gameplay experience. Overview of Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Star Wars: Dark Forces was originally released in 1995 and quickly became a beloved title among fans of the Star Wars universe and first-person shooter enthusiasts alike. The remaster by Nightdive Studios not only rejuvenates the game’s visuals with upgraded textures and cutscenes but also preserves the integrity of the original game’s level design and gameplay, making it a nostalgic yet fresh experience for both old fans and newcomers. What’s New in Update 1.0.4? Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster now supports 120 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, a significant upgrade from the…

Star Wars: The Old Republic Class Tier List

April 13, 2024June 9, 2024 Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) offers a unique opportunity to step into the expansive Star Wars universe as a character of your own making. Choosing the right class can deeply impact your gameplay, determining everything from your role in battle to the storylines you experience. This guide will help you navigate through the class tiers from S to C, ensuring you make an informed decision for your play style. Understanding the Classes in SWTOR SWTOR divides its classes into two main categories: Force users and non-Force users, each with unique abilities and story arcs. Understanding these classes and their subclasses is crucial for mastering the game. The S-Tier Classes S-tier classes are the crème de la crème of SWTOR. These classes are highly efficient in almost any game scenario. For instance, the Sith Inquisitor excels due to its powerful crowd control abilities and robust damage output, making it a…

SWTOR's Q1 2024 brings PvP Season 5, Game Update 7.4.1, and teases upcoming content in Update 7.5 “Desperate Defiance”

SWTOR Update: A Quarter in Review and Exciting Future Developments

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2024, Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) has seen a flurry of activity, with new and returning players diving into the galaxy far, far away. Keith Kanneg, SWTOR’s Project Director, provides a comprehensive update on the game’s recent developments and teases what’s on the horizon. A Recap of Recent Updates Galactic Seasons 6 and Date Night Missions Galactic Seasons 6 features the stunning Copero Stronghold, obtainable through the reward track. Date Night Missions, a new narrative feature, allow players to engage in weekly repeatable missions with multiple outcomes, focusing on deepening relationships with romanceable companions like Theron Shan and Lana Beniko. The goal is to release 1-2 Date Night Missions alongside Galactic Seasons, eventually offering a unique scene for every romanceable companion. Character Transfers and Cartel Market Offerings Character transfers to the Shae Vizla APAC server are now available, with…

Soaring Through the Stars: The Thrilling Evolution of Space Combat in “Star Wars” Games

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Novara Skuara

Buckle up, Star Wars fans! We’re about to embark on a hyperspace journey through the thrilling evolution of space combat in the realm of “Star Wars” games. From the pixelated battles of yesteryears to the immersive dogfights in “Star Wars: Squadrons,” this galaxy has seen it all. But how did we get here? Let’s dive in and find out. The Early Days: A Pixelated Galaxy Far, Far Away The genesis of space combat in “Star Wars” games is a tale of humble beginnings, pioneering spirits, and pixelated adventures that sparked the imaginations of a generation. It’s a journey that started in a time when video games were a nascent industry, and the idea of bringing the sprawling Star Wars universe into our living rooms was nothing short of revolutionary. Back in the day, graphics were more about suggestion than detail. Every pixel had to count, every beep and boop from…

Game Update 7.4b for Star Wars: The Old Republic – Enhancing Gameplay Experience

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

The popular MMORPG “Star Wars: The Old Republic” (SWTOR) is set to receive Game Update 7.4b in the week of January 22nd, as announced on the game’s official forum. This update aims to address several key issues and enhance the gaming experience for its dedicated community. Key Fixes and Improvements in Update 7.4b Temporary Hotfixes and Achievements In preparation for the 7.4b update, a hotfix has been deployed to temporarily disable Master Mode Timed and Master Mode Survival Operation Achievements. This hotfix impacts several operations: Anticipation for the Update Conclusion Game Update 7.4b represents SWTOR’s commitment to continuously improving the game and addressing community feedback. With targeted fixes and enhancements, this update is poised to refine key aspects of gameplay and enrich the overall experience for players of “Star Wars: The Old Republic.” Stay tuned to the official SWTOR forums for the latest updates and detailed patch notes for Game…

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Introduces Nvidia DLSS Support for Enhanced Gaming

September 8, 2023June 16, 2024 Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as the latest update for “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” introduces support for Nvidia’s DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling). This update, developed by Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts, promises to elevate the gaming experience for those equipped with Nvidia GeForce graphics cards. What is Nvidia DLSS? DLSS stands for Deep Learning Super Sampling. It’s a groundbreaking AI upscaling technology crafted by Nvidia. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, DLSS enhances graphics, offering a more immersive visual experience while also boosting game performance. The integration of DLSS support in “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” means that players can now revel in improved performance and superior visual quality. Community Mods vs. Official Patch Before this update, players had to depend on community-created mods to benefit from DLSS in “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Notably, modder PureDark had introduced a DLSS 3 frame generation mod for the game. However, with…

Kyle Katarn: A Blast from the Past in Star Wars: Outlaws?

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

The Star Wars franchise is known for its intricate and richly woven narrative tapestry, and the gaming world is abuzz with speculation that a familiar character from the 90s Star Wars games might be making a return in Massive Entertainment’s “Star Wars: Outlaws”. As avid fans will attest, part of the charm of the Star Wars universe lies in the unexpected appearances of characters from various timelines and story arcs, which offer additional depth and context to the unfolding narratives. An Unexpected Encounter In the newly released cinematic trailer for “Star Wars: Outlaws”, fans believe they have spotted a character bearing a striking resemblance to Kyle Katarn, the protagonist of the “Star Wars: Dark Forces” and “Star Wars: Jedi Knight” games from the 90s. This character, sitting in the cockpit of the ship belonging to Kay Vess, the protagonist of “Star Wars: Outlaws”, offers her “a way out”, seemingly playing…

Key things you should know about Long Game

October 26, 2022August 23, 2024 Onisac Gnitteb

Many people find it hard to save money. This is the reason why many personal finance experts recommend that it’s a good idea to try various legit cash games so that you can have money for your daily expenses. Remember that there are many mobile apps that you can use to play games for real money. One of them is called Long Game which is simply a personal finance app that can reward you for setting aside cash in your savings account. This allows you to unlock games that can potentially increase your bank balance. But there are various things you have to know before you decide to use the Long Game app. This article discusses the key things you should know about Long Game. Understanding Long Game rewards You should note that the Long Game partners with two banks which are Varo and NBKC. Therefore, it’s crucial to open…

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Developer Insights: Mara Jade, The Emperor’s Hand

December 9, 2021January 4, 2024 Soeren Kamper

The guys over at Capital Games has posted a new developer insight. This time they are talking with the designers of Mara Jade, The Emperor’s Hand. According to legend, she served as the true hand of the Emperor at the height of the Empire, going after his foes, be they remnants of the Jedi or duplicitous Imperials. Below, we take a dive into the developers’ motivations and inspirations while creating the kit for this fan-favorite character. UNIT NAME: Mara Jade, The Emperor’s HandALIGNMENT: Dark SideCATEGORIES: Dark Side, Attacker, Empire, Unaligned Force UserDark Side force user Attacker who uses her allies to boost her own power and supports Emperor Palpatine. ABILITIES: Basic: CALCULATED SHOT FINAL TEXT: Deal Special damage to target enemy twice and inflict Daze for 2 turns. If Emperor Palpatine is the Leader, he assists if it’s Mara Jade’s turn; otherwise, a random ally with Useful Pawn assists dealing 50% less damage. Special 1: ULTIMATE PREDATOR (Cooldown…

SWTOR: The Feast of Prosperity is now on PTS!

September 22, 2020October 3, 2020 Editor

The Feast of Prosperity is our newest seasonal event, coming soon with Game Update 6.1.4. This event, like Life Day and Nar Shaddaa Nightlife, will reoccur once a year. Alongside this new event, several changes are in the works for the Conquest system. These changes focus on scaling Conquest points to better reflect the difficulty of the required task. Before this update goes live, any players interested in testing the event or Conquest changes can head over to the Public Test Server now! Feast of Prosperity The Feast of Prosperity event features new Daily Missions, Weekly Missions, and mini-game activities that you’ll be able to participate in on PTS. You’ll also have access to an introductory Mission, where you’ll meet Gaboorga the Abundant and Duuba the Magnanimous, the founders of the Feast, and learn a little more about them and their ambitions. When the event reaches the live servers, a…

SWTOR: The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally dates announced

June 15, 2020April 7, 2022 Soeren Kamper

The guys over at BioWare Austine has announced that the upcomming Game Update 6.1.2 for SWTOR and the “All Words Ultimate Swoop Rally” event will launch a week apart with the patch coming first on 24th of June In the growing shadow of war, swoop fans across the galaxy descend on Dantooine, Tatooine, and even Onderon for the sport’s biggest spectacle—The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally! They’re packing the stands, eager to take their minds off their troubles and cheer their favorite swoop gangs. The bikers are here to take on dangerous challenge courses, show off their piloting skills, and flaunt their souped-up swoop bikes. The thunder of the engines, the deafening applause from the fans, the wind battering their helmets… there’s no bigger rush for these thrill seekers. Despite their reputation as wild rebels whose makeshift courses disregard local districting restrictions, swoop gangs aren’t a serious threat to anyone–something…

SWTOR: Ranked Season 12 PvP Rewards

June 11, 2020April 7, 2022 Soeren Kamper

Finally some news about the end of Ranked PvP Season 12 in Star Wars: The old republic. The dust will soon settle, as Season 12 of Ranked PvP is slated to end in June with Game Update 6.1.2. Only a few weeks are left, so get in those final matches while you can! As this season wraps up, let’s look at the ratings breakdown, including a new win requirement to qualify for certain reward tiers. What tier did you reach? Rating Breakdown Bronze TierSolo Requirements: 1225 – 1299 rating and 25 winsGroup Requirements: 1250 – 1399 rating and 25 wins Bronze Season 12 Flair Bronze Season 12 Battle Flag Bronze Season 12 Decoration Bronze Season 12 Title – “(Playername) The Clever” 7,500 Ranked Tokens Silver TierSolo Requirements: 1300 – 1499 rating and 50 winsGroup Requirements: 1400 – 1599 rating and 50 wins Silver Season 12 Flair Silver Season 12 Battle…

The Swoop Rally is now on the SWTOR PTS!

May 11, 2020February 16, 2022 Soeren Kamper

BioWare is now testing a Swoop Rally on the game’s Public Test Server. The Swoop Rallywill be a new recurring event, and will go live with SWTOR Patch 6.1.2 comming this June. Check out The news below: The All Worlds Ultimate Swoop Rally is our newest event, coming soon with Game Update 6.1.2. This event will function like the other recurring in-game events, like Pirate Incursion or Rakghoul Resurgence. Before it goes live worldwide, any players interested in testing the swoop rally beforehand can head over to the Public Test Server now! With this new in-game event, three different factions offer Daily Missions on Dantooine, Tatooine, and Onderon. You’ll pilot a swoop bike as you try to complete objectives tailored to each of the gang’s interests, like completing the track as fast as possible or trying to blow things up! Completing these Missions earns you reputation and rewards unique to…

Changes to the Cartel Market — Monday March 25 2019

March 25, 2019August 26, 2024 Soeren Kamper

Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for March 25 – 2019. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] Interesting Notes from this update: NOTE: These notes are automatically generated and are currently a work in progress. Changes to the Cartel Market detected New Items Price Helpful links GTN Low GTN High GTN Average EMOTE: CHICKEN 90 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found Items No Longer Available Helpful links GTN Low GTN High GTN Average KUKRI INTIMIDATOR AN-21 Information from TOR FASHION 2,911,500.0 5,500,000.0 3,543,031.2 Items Available Again Price Helpful links GTN Low GTN High GTN Average ARATECH VENGEANCE 450 Information from TOR FASHION 450,000.0 4,500,000.0 3,265,376.33333333 NOBLE COUNCILLOR’S ARMOR SET 1440 Information from TOR FASHION No GTN Data Found MANDALORIAN CLANSMAN’S ARMOR SET 1440 Information from TOR…

Star Wars: Force Arena – 8/23 Update Details

August 22, 2018June 9, 2024 Soeren Kamper

Star Wars: Force Arena ill be undergoing a server maintenance to apply in-game adjustments and other improvements. During the update, you will not be able to access the game. Please make sure to link your game account to your social media account to secure your game data. Maintenance Period: 8/23 05:00 ~ 09:00 (UTC+0) 8/22 10:00PM ~ 02:00AM (PDT) Update Overview: – Balance adjustments – Limited Duration Mission added Maintenance Reward: After the maintenance, all users will receive a Silver Pack. You can claim this on: 8/23 After the Maintenance ~ 8/27 05:59 (UTC+0) 8/22 After the Maintenance ~ 8/26 10:59PM (PDT) Check below for patch notes: ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch has been made on the cards listed below. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Light Side Unit Balance Rey – Rey possesses the power of the Force and uses her skill “Mind Trick” to…

Star Wars: Force Arena – 7/04 Update Details

July 5, 2018June 6, 2024 Soeren Kamper

Another update is upon us, featuring adjustments made on the arena to improve the overall experience of the game. For details, please see below: ■ Balance Adjustments A Balance Patch is made on the cards listed below. All numbers listed in the Balance Patch are based on the cards at Level 1. Dark Side Unit Balance Dryden Vos Dryden Vos is a very aggressive Leader, but due to the short duration of his “Rage” skill and the difficulty of utilizing it, many Squad Leaders did not give much thought into using him when he first debuted in the game. A decision was made to increase his skill’s duration, so get ready to use Dryden Vos in the battlefield! Bossk Bossk’s special ability is to gain energy when defeating an enemy leader, which can become a powerful weapon on 2v2 battle, where the skill could be used continuously. Thus, a patch was…

Star Wars Battlefront II – Release Notes – Update 2.0

March 23, 2018September 14, 2021 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…

STAR WARS: The Old Republic – Conquest Changes Coming in 5.8

March 1, 2018June 4, 2024 Soeren Kamper

Eric Musco just informed the SWTOR community that, the BioWare team is planing to make some changes to conquest with Game Update 5.8. Below are the details: Conquest Changes Coming in 5.8 | 03.01.2018, 10:05 AM Hey folks, In Game Update 5.8, we’re giving the Conquest system a pretty big overhaul. This thread is meant to talk through all of the changes that are coming and to answer any follow-up questions that you have! For starters, we wanted to resolve the reward delivery issues we have had in the past. While the team was in there, they decided to give the system a touch up. The user interface (UI) is the first place you will notice changes, as the entire Conquest UI has been reworked. You will notice that the top bar has been updated to separate your Solo and Guild Conquests from each other. The solo tab will clearly list the…

SWTOR: Andronikos, Risha, and Corso return missions released in 5.7

January 23, 2018June 6, 2024 Soeren Kamper

Game update 5.7 sees the return of Andronikos, Risha, and Corso for Inquisitors and Smugglers. But there is a catch. Unless you finished Unfortunately, there isn’t much other than a cutscene with some dialogues. You will need to have finished Knights of the Eternal Throne before the new mission will appear in your Companions & Contacts. To get Andronikos you need to be Inquisitor, and to get Risha/Corso you need to play Smuggler, or the missions won’t appear. Below is the official statement on this: My reunion with Andronikos was | 01.23.2018, 05:50 PM Hey folks, There is a known issue with the Andronikos, Risha, and Corso return missions released in 5.7. Players who meet certain conditions are granted an additional mission that they cannot complete. This issue occurs for Players who: Had previously romanced one of the returning characters (Andronikos, Risha, or Corso). Romanced Theron after the release of KOTFE. Chose to…

SWTOR Guild Perks and Guild Levels Guide

January 6, 2018June 4, 2024 Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

Revamped Guild Window The first thing to note is the newly redesigned guild window. It has four tabs: general, roster, perks, and ranks. General tab give you a good overview of guild activity and conquest leaderboard for guild members. Roster have not changed much from the older version. Pretty much identical Perks is completely new in 5.10 and will be expanded on below. Note that to use guild perks you must own a Guild Flagship and unlock the various rooms in the ships. Guild flagships have their prices lowered from 50 mil down to 15 mil. You can now set custom ranks and give specific permissions for each rank you set. Guild Levels Guilds can now earn levels. Guild levels are earned via conquest points with every conquest point = 2 guild XP. There is a weekly cap of 8 million guild XP (4 million conquest guilds) that only very…

Star Wars: Force Arena – 08/02 Balance Update

August 2, 2017August 22, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Star Wars: Force Arena is getting an update with some rather large changes to the overall gameplay of Star Wars: Force Arena. These changes are quite significant, and the mods will be monitoring the changes carefully. Please note that numbers may change, and we will modify this post to reflect any changes that may happen. Overall Balance Changes Damage Reduction Changes The development team are making some rather large and sweeping changes to all of the leaders in the game. The first of these changes is the Damage Reduction change. At the moment all leaders take 50% damage from cards (except leaders and turrets). We will be increasing the reduction further, so that Leader cards will only take 35% damage from non-Leader cards. This change will allow leaders to get involved in fights for longer. ▶ Reduced the damage done to leaders from all targets except the opponents leader and Turrets from 50% to 35%. Map Balance Map balance plays…

SWTOR Change to Cartel Color Crystals and Weapon Tunings with Legacy Weapons

July 12, 2017August 22, 2021 Soeren Kamper

SWTOR Game Producer Keith Kanneg, had an interesting statement on the forums today, regarding the changes to legacy weapon color crystals, and weapon tuning swapping. Check it out: Change to Cartel Color Crystals and Weapon Tunings with Legacy Weapons | 07.11.2017, 10:42 PM Hey all, Let’s review today’s Crystals and Weapon Tuning change and what caused it. With Patch 5.2.2, we made a change so everyone could take advantage of the Weapon Tunings across their account. We did that by adding them into Collections. This is the same process we use for Flairs, Armor Sets, Mounts, Crystals, Weapons, Pets, and more. This appeared to be a very welcomed change, but over the past month we found out players were subverting the collection system by using an exploit related to Legacy Weapons. Sure, you can argue it’s been that way for a long time, but Weapon Tunings were new and being able to…

SWTOR: Class Changes: Pyrotech Powertech / Plasmatech Vanguard

June 22, 2017August 20, 2021 Soeren Kamper

Eric Musco from Bioware has posted a list of the planned changes for Pyrotech Powertech and Plasmatech Vanguard commin in Patch 5.3. Check it out: Class Changes: Pyrotech Powertech / Plasmatech Vanguard | 06.21.2017, 08:06 PM Note: All changes below are currently in development and are subject to change before being released. Powertech Pyrotech Increased the Searing Wave damage bonus given by Superheated Flamethrower from 20% to 50% Reduced the burn damage of Incendiary Missile by 10% In addition to its previous effects, Rain of Fire now increases the damage dealt by Incendiary Missile by 10% Increased the critical damage bonus given by Firebug from 10% to 15% Vanguard Plasmatech Increased the Ion Squall damage bonus given by Pulse Generator from 20% to 50% Reduced the burn damage of Incendiary Round by 10% In addition to its previous effects, Rain of Fire now increases the damage dealt by Incendiary Round…

SWTOR Bonus (C)XP is 350% instead of 250%

February 7, 2017July 17, 2021 Soeren Kamper

BioWare have a small present for us today. Instead of a 205% XP bonus, the SWTOR devs decided to up the CXP bonus to 350% until patch 5.1.2. Update to the 250% CXP Event. | 02.07.2017, 10:09 AM Hey folks, The math savvy among you are going to notice the current CXP boost in the game for the event is operating at 350% instead of 250% as we originally stated. Since the Mission buffs are coming in 5.1.2 we decided to make the boost even larger until then! Since this was a last minute change, the in-game tooltip will still state 250% but the bonus is in fact 350%. Note that XP and Requisition are still 250%. Get in there and enjoy your crazy CXP bonus. -eric Related Posts Unveiling the Cosmos: Star Wars: Revelations Ushers in a New EraSWTOR “fastest in history” MMO to 1 million subscribersPaxEast Day 3…