It’s been nine years since EA first announced Star Wars Battlefront II, promising content from the ‘new movies’ and a release just around the corner. The excitement was palpable—after all, this was the sequel to one of the most iconic Star Wars games ever made. But did it live up to the hype? Let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how that ambitious announcement shaped up. A Bold Announcement Back in 2016, EA made waves by confirming Star Wars Battlefront II would feature not only content from the Original and Prequel trilogies but also from the new movies. At the time, that meant The Force Awakens and the upcoming The Last Jedi. For Star Wars enthusiasts, this was the ultimate selling point—battles on Jakku, fights with Kylo Ren, and maybe even a chance to take down the First Order on Starkiller Base. The trailer dropped with epic visuals,…
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Celebrate Star Wars with Up to 85% Off EA’s Jedi and Battlefront Games – Sale Ends May 15
It’s not every day that you get to celebrate Star Wars with a massive discount, but here we are. EA has rolled out an epic sale, slashing prices by up to 85% on its Jedi and Battlefront games until May 15. Whether you’re looking to slice through stormtroopers with a lightsaber or blast your way across the galaxy, now’s the time to stock up. The Games on Sale If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to dive into Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, your wait is over. This gem of a game is now available at a jaw-dropping discount. You get to step into the boots of Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan on the run from the Empire, slicing, dicing, and force-pushing your way through beautifully crafted Star Wars worlds. And then there’s Star Wars Battlefront II, the game that had a rocky start but somehow managed to claw…
EA Layoffs Hit Respawn: What It Means for Star Wars Jedi 3 and the Future of the Galaxy
There’s a disturbance in the Force—and it’s not just another Death Star blowing up. Electronic Arts has quietly swung its corporate lightsaber and laid off around 100 developers at Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved Star Wars Jedi series. Yes, that includes some of the folks working on Star Wars Jedi 3, the next chapter in the saga of Cal Kestis, Force-sensitive poncho connoisseur. And no, this isn’t just another business-as-usual reshuffle. It’s part of a wider EA maneuver that has seen hundreds of jobs slashed across multiple departments. While the droids you’re looking for are still safe (for now), some serious behind-the-scenes shakeups have fans of Star Wars games—and those keeping an eye on the industry—wondering: what’s next? EA’s Layoff Spree Hits Respawn Right in the Core According to multiple sources, EA recently trimmed its workforce by approximately 670 positions, with 100 of those cuts coming from Respawn…