EA And BioWare Have Released A New Star Wars: The Old Republic Video Showing Game Update 2.0

EA And BioWare have released a new video for Star Wars: The Old Republic. this video shows some of the new features game update 2.0, called Scum and Villainy. this update brings Level 55 content, a new operations, legacy achievements, 4 hard mode flashpoints and more.



EA And BioWare have also revealed that players who pre-ordered the digital expansion Rise Of The Hutt Cartel by 7th January can now start playing, 5 days earlier than everyone else.

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EA And BioWare Have Released A Teaser Trailer For The Star Wars: The Old Republic 1.7 Update

EA And BioWare have released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming 1.7 game update to Star Wars: The Old Republic.



They have also provided some more details regaring the Limited Time Live Event called Relics Of The Gree and the Galacxtic Reputation System:

Relics of the Gree – Discover the mysteries behind the Grey Secant, an ancient Gree starship that has suddenly appeared over Ilum’s Western Ice Shelf. From February 12 to February 26, players can visit the in-game News Terminals located on Carrick Station or Vaiken Spacedock to begin their adventure. The Gree have promised advanced technology, including powerful weapons and armor, to anyone who is brave enough to aid them against an insidious foe who has taken control at the heart of their ship.

Galactic Reputation – This new system enables players to earn Reputation points by completing missions for factions such as the Gree, or for military divisions within the Republic and the Empire. The Galactic Reputation system advances characters through six ranks of increasing prestige: “Outsider”, "Newcomer", "Friend", "Hero", "Champion", and "Legend". Galactic Reputation is also tied to a character’s Legacy, so Reputation points and ranks are shared across all the characters within the same Legacy.

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BioWare Release New Trailer For The Rise Of The Hutt Cartel Expansion For Star Wars: The Old Republic

BioWare have released a new trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic. this is for the upcoming Digital Expansion Rise Of The Hutt Cartel. coming this spring, the trailer uses in-game action to provide a first look at the expansion. The expansion will bring an increase to the level cap to 55, adds a new story to the saga and introduces a new planet called Makeb.



BioWare have revealed pre-order incentives for this expansion, you can get the following in-game rewards:

• The Dr. Oggurobb Hutt Holostatue: Train under the illustrious Hutt scientist Dr. Oggurobb with this portable training device that he created in his own image.
• "Scourge of the Hutts" Title: Republic and Imperial forces that adorn this title will be revered across the galaxy.
• The Makrin Seedling Mini-Pet: Get your very own Makrin Seedling to follow you around and creep out your enemies!  Possessing bark-like skin and grass-like nerve-rich tissues that blend in perfectly with Makeb’s environment, the Makrin Seedling has a distinguishing and eerie look!

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EA And BioWare Announce Game Update 1.6 For Star Wars: The Old Republic Is Out Now

EA and BioWare have announced game update 1.6 "Ancient Hypergate" for Star Wars: The Old Republic is out now. Ancient Hypergate brings:

•  Warzone: The Ancient Hypergate lets you test your strength with a brand new PvP game mechanic. In this Warzone, Republic and Empire forces are locked in a brutal conflict to control two energy pylons. You must fight to take control of these powerful pylons and kill any foes in your way to discharge a massive blast of energy through your faction’s gate. The first team to open their portal will unleash deadly reinforcements to wipe out enemy players.
  
  
• Heroic Space Missions: Whese will challenge your galactic piloting skills. Both Republic and Empire classes have six new repeatable Level 50 Heroic Space Missions. These updated Space Missions are the most intense Space Missions to date and players who are up to the challenge can earn Black Hole Commendations to spend on ship upgrades, high level gear, and more!

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EA And BioWare Announce Star Wars: The Old Republic Free To Play Launches 15th November

EA and BioWare have announced a free to play option in Star Wars: The Old Republic launches on 15th November. this free to play option will let players experience all class storylines up to level 50. those who currently have a subscription to the game will earn Cartel Coins.  the free to play option will go live simultaneously where ever the game has been released.



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BioWare Announce Star Wars: The Old Republic Will Be Getting A Free To Play Option This Fall

EA and BioWare have announced a free to play option is coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic this fall. this free to play option will give players the chance to play as 8 character classes and level up to 50. unlimited game access will be made available through individual purchases or through a subscription option.

So from fall, there are two different ways to play Star Wars: The Old Republic:

• Subscription – A service designed for players who want unrestricted access to all the game features via ongoing subscription or by redeeming a Game Time Card. In addition to gaining access to all game content as our current subscribers do now, subscribers will receive ongoing monthly grants of Cartel Coins, the new virtual currency that will be introduced later this fall. Cartel Coins can be used to purchase valuable in-game items including customizable gear and convenience features that will enhance the game play experience.      

• Free-To-Play – The first 50 levels will be Free-to-Play, with restrictions on access to new content and advanced player features. Some restrictions can be “unlocked” with Cartel Coins.

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BioWare And EA Have Released A New Video For Star Wars: The Old Republich Showing What's Coming To The Game

EA and BioWare have released a new video for Star Wars: The Old Republic. this video shows the new features and enhancements coming to the game this year. these include new Space Content, an increased level cap, the upcoming Operation: Terror From Beyond, and Planet Makeb which will bring a new storyline to the game.


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BioWare Announce Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Update 1.2, Detail Friends Trial Program

BioWare have announced game update 1.2 is coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic. this update, titled Legacy, is set to come out in April. Legacy brings new high level content to the game, including PvP Warzone Rankings and Guild Banks, along with enhancements to the game’s innovative Legacy system. Legacy also brings improved UI customization and gameplay fixes and more:

·         Flashpoint: Lost Island continues the Kaon Under Siege Flashpoint from Game Update 1.1 – Rise of the Rakghouls. Players must survive a menacing island of mystery on Ord Mantell as they hunt for clues to the Rakghoul virus outbreak that ravaged the Tion Hegemony. But the answers to this riddle may prove fatal!

·         Operation: Explosive Conflict sends groups of eight or sixteen Imperial or Republic players to a new zone on the planet of Denova, where traitors and mercenaries are selling the rare explosive mineral baradium to the highest bidder. Players will battle through hordes of Droids, mercenaries and deadly creatures all fighting for control of the planet and its valuable resources.

·         Warzone:  Novare Coast pits two teams in an epic battle to control multiple mortar locations and use them to bombard vulnerable enemy bases.  Like the Huttball Warzone, Novare Coast can be played Republic vs. Empire or with players of the same faction fighting each other in a thrilling contest of wills to determine each side’s greatest champions.

BioWare have also announced the Star Wars: The Old Republic "Friends Trial" program. this allows current subscribers to invite up to 3 friends for a 7 day trial of the game. those in the trial can level up to lvl 15, across all 8 classes, and get a special promotional price to get Star Wars: The Old Republic digitally from Origin.

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EA And BioWare Announce The Rise of the Rakghouls Update For Star Wars: The Old Republic, Out 17th January

EA And BioWare have revealed Star Wars: The Old Republic update 1.1. The Rise of the Rakghouls update comes out 17th January and brings bug fixes, balances, and new higher level group content.

Rise of the Rakghouls features a new Flashpoint and a new Operation as well as a number of changes made throughout the entire game, including level 50 bracketing for PvP WarZones, the addition of anti-aliasing and changes to Open World PvP on Ilum.

• Flashpoint: Kaon Under Siege is a completely new and unique group combat experience located on Kaon, a planet in the Tion Hegemony, a strategically important sector of the galaxy that has remained neutral, groups of up to four Republic or Imperial players must race to Kaon to eliminate the Rakghouls outbreak, securing the allegiance of the Tion Hegemony for their respective sides. This Flashpoint will be available for level 50 characters only and will feature Normal and Heroic modes.

• Operation: Karagga’s Palace, is a continuation of the game’s second launch Operation. In the Operation, teams of 8 or 16 players will face off against Karagga and the Hutt Cartel after the Hutts abandon their famous neutrality and breach agreements with both the Republic and Empire. Concerned by the threat of another combatant in the war for galactic control, both factions send teams of their most powerful heroes to confront Karagga and determine his intentions. This Operation will feature Normal, Heroic and Nightmare difficulty modes.

 
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The next update after The Rise of the Rakghouls is currently set for a March release.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Comes Out 20th December in USA, 22nd December across Europe, Subscription fees revealed

BioWare have announced Star Wars: The Old Republic comes out in the USA on 20th December and 22nd December across Europe. every purchase of Star Wars: The Old Republic comes with 30 days access to the game for Free.

USA Subcription Fees:

• $14.99 a month
• $41.97 for 3 months (which is $13.99 per month)
• $77.94 for 6 months (which is $12.99 per month)

UK Subscription Fees:

•  £8.99 per month
• £25.17 for 3 months (which is £8.39 per month)
• £46.14 for 6 months (which is £7.69 per month)

EU Subscription Fees:

• €12.99 per month
• €35.97 for 3 months (which is €11.99 per month)
• €65.94 for 6 months (which is €10.99 per month)

Star Wars: The Old Republic is available for pre-order now, at participating retailers. all those who pre-order the game will receive a code which unlocks the game for pre-launch access. pre-order quantities are limited.


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BioWare Have Released A Gameplay Trailer For Star Wars: The Old Republic

EA and BioWare have released a new trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic. This is a gameplay trailer that reveals the back story for the MMO. several of the professions, locations, and races are also shown in the trailer.


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EA And BioWare Have Released A New Gameplay Video For Star Wars: The Old Republic

EA and BioWare have released a new gameplay video for Star Wars: The Old Republic. this gameplay video shows a mission where a group of Jedi have to work together to free a fellow Jedi warrior from a Sith Prison.


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EA Have Released 2 New Videos For Star Wars: The Old Republic

EA Have released 2 new videos for BioWares upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic. the first video shows the newly announced player ships, these were announced at EA's Press Conference, showing both the Jedi and Sith ships. the video shows the exteriors and interiors of both vessels. The second video shows how players get better and better armor as they progress in the game, with the example being the Bounty Hunter.

EA Have Released The Hope Trailer For Star Wars: The Old Republic

At E3, EA showed a new trailer for Star Wars: The Old republic called Hope, this CGi Trailer showed republic troops taking on a large sith army. when the end is near, a single Jedi appears to help them. it is a very cool trailer, very star wars, and just as epic as the first Trailer EA Released For Star Wars: The Old Republic.

EA Have Released A Star Wars: The Old Republic Lead Writier Interview

EA have released a new video for Star Wars: The Old Republic. this video is with the games Lead Writer, Daniel Erickson, and they discuss where this game sits in the Star Wars time line, whilst also providing some back story. the Bounty Hunter is briefly described, revealing that the class has a wide range of looks and play styles. No new video from the game is revealed, but Daniel does reveal that the game is coming out Spring 2011.