Category Archives: Star Wars Games
New Star Wars: Battlefront II Multiplayer Map Locations Revealed
Via Comicbook.com:
Star Wars: Battlefront II is still a couple months out from releasing, but hype for the anticipated sequel is certainly building up. With that, the official Star Wars Battlefront Twitter page has given fans something to get excited about – a list of multiplayer maps that will be featured in the game.
It appears that the game will have eleven sprawling maps based on popular locations within the Star Wars universe, with more likely to be revealed with the free downloadable content that will be introduced with the game. For now, though, this is how the list is looking:
Naboo
Kamino
Kashyyyk
Endor
Death Star II
Hoth
Mos Eisley
Yavin IV
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As you can see, three names are still shrouded in mystery, and EA will likely reveal what those map names are over the next couple of months. But that isn’t stopping some fans from making a few educated guesses.
For instance, the BattlefrontUpdates Twitter account estimates that, based on the lettering in the final three slots, the remaining maps are none other than Jakku, Takodana and the Starkiller Base. Considering that Jakku was a popular location in Star Wars: The Force Awakens – and could be involved with the upcoming The Last Jedi film – that makes sense. But the real question here is Starkiller Base – could we be making a return to that as well, despite the fact that it was blown to bits?
Whatever the case, this provides a great deal of variety in multiplayer, as each of the maps will no doubt be massive in size. Don’t forget that they’ll be covered vertically as well, since they’re likely to be popular with the space battles that will be available in multiplayer, too. So, yeah, plenty of room to run.
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STAR WARS: GALAXY OF HEROES ADDS NEW TERRITORY BATTLES WITH GUILD MISSIONS AND CHALLENGES
EA Mobile has released a major update for Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes – Territory Battles. Territory Battles introduces new ways for Guilds to participate in missions and challenges together by dividing battlefield into territories with each one containing multiple unique activities and objectives.
Guilds must complete these objectives within a certain amount of time in order to earn as many Territory Points as possible and increase their Guild’s star rating. When an event ends, all members will earn rewards in relation to the total number of stars earned by the guild, including distinct currency that can be redeemed for prizes in the new Guild Events Store.
Guilds must plan in advance before deploying their ground troops and ships to a territory as they cannot be moved away from the duration of the Phase of the Territory Battles.
Starting today, players will have access to:
- Combat Missions – Players will create a squad of their choosing and battle through multiple waves of enemies.
- Platoon Missions – Players can utilize their expanded collection by dedicating characters to certain slots to fill the allotment of each platoon. In addition to earning Territory Points, players can unlock abilities or buffs to be used in subsequent territories by filling enough platoons.
- Special Missions – Similar to Combat Missions, Special Missions require specific characters in order to participate. Completing special missions will grant rare and unique rewards.
In Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, players are challenged to become legendary Holotable masters as they collect characters from across the Star Wars™ universe, build powerful teams, craft strategies to dominate opponents and battle through memorable locations.
STAR WARS: The Old Republic – ‘Crisis On Umbara’ Launch Trailer
Star Wars Battlefront II – Starfighter Assault Gameplay Demo
Star Wars Battlefront 2: Official Starfighter Assault Gameplay Trailer
STAR WARS: THE ROLEPLAYING GAME – 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Via Nerdist.com:
After the release of Return of the Jedi in 1983, the fate of the Star Wars universe wasn’t certain. Sure, there were Ewok live-action films and some so-so cartoons, but not much else was happening (aside from making stories during playtime with Kenner’s action figures and play sets). That changed with the release of West End Games’ Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game in 1987. The game book and source book opened new doors and allowed fans to join the galaxy far, far away in an immersive way that involved rolling a whole lot of D6s.
The Roleplaying Game evolved and expanded from 1987 until the late ’90s; it was a gateway RPG for a whole squadron of fans. It’s coming back for a special 30th anniversary edition!
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Fantasy Flight Announces Star Wars: Legion
Via Comicbook.com:
Fantasy Flight is adding to its already impressive Star Wars lineup with a brand new game called Star Wars: Legion and fans now have their first look.
Star Wars: Legion is a two player miniatures game that puts the emphasis on strategy and army management skills. As either the Empire or the Rebellion, you’ll maneuver, flank, and attack over six rounds as you claim objectives, and how you build out your army will heavily affect your chances at totaling the most points.
“Star Wars: Legion is the culmination of a lot of effort and aspirations,” said Andrew Navaro, the Fantasy Flight Games Head of Studio. “We’ve wanted to do a ground-based miniatures game set in the Star Wars universe for a long time—to allow players to command multiple squads of Stormtroopers or Rebel Commandos and fight the many unheralded battles of the Galactic Civil War. This game gives players the chance to do that, and it opens the door for them to engage with the hobby aspect of a miniatures game by encouraging them to paint and customize their miniatures.”
As Navaro mentions, you won’t just be controlling individuals in Legion, but squads of units all at once. That said, Fantasy Flight wants the game to be new-player-friendly and has developed a few systems for the game in that vein.
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ANNOUNCING STAR WARS: RISE TO POWER MOBILE GAME
Via Starwars.com:
FIRST DETAILS ON A NEW MOBILE STRATEGY GAME FROM LUCASFILM AND EA!
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 revealed, Android users on Google Play can sign up to play the Closed Pre-Alpha Test. If you qualify, you’ll get to play the game and provide feedback. Visit the registration page and sign up.
Stay tuned to StarWars.com for more on Star Wars: Rise to Power in the months ahead!
STAR WARS: The Old Republic – ‘Crisis on Umbara’ Teaser Trailer
See what’s coming on August 22nd: http://bit.ly/2jWmHn0
Prepare to lead the ultimate covert assault: battle your way across a moving train, brave the wilds of a dark new world, and more in a high-stakes new Flashpoint!
When a deadly traitor is tracked to the shadow-world of Umbara, you’ll need to lead a strike team to confront the betrayer before the galaxy is thrown back into war. With multiple challenge modes available, you can choose to experience the new storyline with your Companions, or fight alongside up to three friends to earn legendary rewards!
Battlefront II – SPACE BATTLES ARE COMING TO GAMESCOM
Via Ea.com:
Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II is roaring into Gamescom with a never-before-seen trailer and a live gameplay debut of Starfighter Assault mode, including the all-new multiplayer space combat. You’ll be able to watch the gameplay reveal live on August 21 at 9:30 AM PT, which will pit two teams of your favorite Star Wars™ Game Changers against one another in a multi-stage original trilogy-era space battle.
Teams will face off in a swirling dogfight in the Fondor: Imperial Shipyard map, weaving around an Imperial Star Destroyer complete with speedy fighters, thundering bombers, distinct hero ships, and more. Will the brave pilots of the Rebel Alliance triumph against the Imperial Navy, or will the intrepid aces of the Galactic Empire foil the insurgents’ plans?
The livestream will be your first glimpse at the vastly improved starfighter combat, with superior controls, deeper customization, and role-based team play featuring an all new class-based system.
Tune in on August 21 at 9:30 AM PT at EA.com to see it in action, and then get ready to try it yourself. Fondor: Imperial Shipyard will join the Theed Galactic Assault map in the beta starting October 6 (or October 4 if you pre-order*).
*BETA OFFER EXPIRES 3 DAYS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF EARLY ACCESS PERIOD. Other conditions and restrictions apply. See www.ea.com/games/starwars/battlefront/battlefront-2/disclaimers for details.
Battlefront II – DISTINCT CLASSES
Via Ea.com:
OFFICER
Officers make their teammates better. They wield special skills to buff Troopers, lock down enemy positions with automated blasters, and strengthen their allies.
ASSAULT
Fast, tough, and very effective at close-to-medium range, Assault clears the path and punches their way through enemy lines.
HEAVY
The Heavy takes territory and dominates it, providing the foundation for a team position.
SPECIALIST
Specialists employ deadly traps to harry enemy forces, reveal battlefield intelligence to their comrades, and snipe at enemies with long-distance weaponry.
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A Look at the Heavy Trooper from Star Wars Battlefront II
The many faces (and helmets) of the Heavy Trooper in the upcoming sequel to Star Wars Battlefront.
When you deploy into a match of Star Wars Battlefront II this November, you’ll need to make an important choice: which of the four trooper classes will you venture as? There’s the nimble Assault, the tricky Specialist, the commanding Officer, and – of course – the powerful Heavy trooper.
Today, we’re really thrilled to reveal some new information on the Heavy with PlayStation Nation, including an exclusive first look at different versions of the Heavy you’ll be able to play as, depending on your era and faction.
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Star Wars Rivals
Via anroidpolice.com:
Now that Disney owns the Star Wars franchise, I am wholeheartedly expecting them to release as many games, toys, mugs, pizza cutters, and door mats branded with the license as humanly possible. Frankly, Disney would be an idiot not to cash in on Star Wars’ mainstream and cult followings. That is why it is no surprise to see the beta release of Star Wars: Rivals on the Play Store. It is also no surprise to see that it is a free-to-play corridor shooter rife with poor controls, repetitive levels, and loot crates that are explicitly tied to plenty of in-app purchases.
I would like to briefly mention that Star Wars: Rivals is currently a soft-launch title. Due to its unavailability in my region, I have sideloaded the APK in order to test the gameplay. There may be a few more adjustments to the game before it officially launches, so please take that into consideration when reading this hands-on.
When I first saw the Play Store listing for Star Wars: Rivals I thought to myself that “this is refreshing, we now have a Star Wars game on Android that actually looks like a game.” Sadly it seems that I was sorely mistaken. While at a quick glance it may appear that Star Wars: Rivals could contain some fun mechanics, in reality, it is just another dumbed-down grind fest focused on hero collection.
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