star wars

News

WATCH – Star Wars – Battlefront Trailer

Much like yesterday, the folks at Star Wars Celebration are getting another big trailer reveal. Today, it is for the highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront, from EA/DICE. This is the third major entry in the series, but it may as well be a reboot. It’s been 10 years since the last installment, and this will be the first from EA/DICE following their pickup of the series. DICE is the developer behind the hugely popular Battlefield series,  known for its huge combat...

News

Breaking Down Star Wars The Force Awakens’ New Trailer – What did we just see?

During the opening keynote of Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California we were treated to a number of glimpses into December’s release of Star Wars Episode VII – The Force Awakens. From droids to Stormtroopers, Skywalker twins, new faces, everyone’s favorite Wookie, and some spectacularly bad  Star Wars themed dubstep, you could say we got to see quite a bit short of seeing the movie itself. Then, right at the end of the broadcast, Director J.J. Abrams...

News

Open World Star Wars Game In Development

We’ve all known for a few months now that Electronic Arts has the video game rights to Star Wars, well nerds, it’s time to start drooling. Uncovered by Kotaku, a job listing by EA Canada says “EA Canada is looking for an experienced Animation director to help define and deliver on the vision for a major new next gen open world action game.” Apparently a joint venture between EA Canada and Visceral Games, who was named by EA to make a Star Wars entry...

Editorials • News

Electronic Arts: Savvy Positioning in a Turbulent Market

Unless you live with your head in the sand, yesterday you probably heard about the news that EA has secured exclusive rights to develop games based on the Star Wars franchise.  The internet erupted with various opinions on both sides of the argument.  The disenfranchised looked at the news like EA were going to ruin Star Wars or that they were going to pump out awful games because they won’t have competition.  Regardless of your opinion on the quality...

News

The Hutt Cartel Rises In the 1st SWTOR Expansion

EA and Bioware have released details on the 1st digital expansion for the newly free-to-play Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO. Rise of the Hutt Cartel. Those who are SWTOR subscribers will be able to download the content for a reduced rate of $9.99 while those who have jumped on since the game went FTP will have access for $19.99. The expansion will take players to Makeb where they will take on the powerful Hutt Cartel. In doing so players will meet all-new allies and...

News

Expanding Their Legacy: SWTOR Update 1.2

Bioware co-founder Dr. Greg Zeschuk has been saying that the epic Star Wars MMO, The Old Republic will be “full fledged ongoing service” and update 1.2 proves it. With the Legacy update old and new players alike will have plenty to benefit from both in the way of new content and in game additions. Loyal players (Level 50 + Level 6 Legacy) will be excited to receive 30 days of play @ no cost, while players who have left the game are getting a 7 day free trial to return...