So, with E3 leading the way, it has been another crazy week of Star Wars related announcements. Good thing, too, since I'm busy again.
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Star Wars Wednesday - Nearly Free to Play
Today, two Star Wars video games from opposite ends of the modern PC game caught my attention. One was an update on The Old Republic's move to the free to play (sort of) model. The other was Dark Forces, the original Star Wars first person shooter.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - The Free Republic?
With The Old Republic MMO reportedly losing subscribers, rumors have surfaced about the game going to a free to play model.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Previews
So, I'm running late for the first time in awhile. Fortunately, there are a few new Star Wars items in the news....
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - 2011 End of the Year Grab Bag
With my blog at starwars.com, I often ended the year with a grab bag post of odds and ends. Here is this year's version....
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - The Old Republic...LAUNCH!
There's only one topic this week for all Star Wars gamers - the actual launch of The Old Republic MMO. The game is up and running...and you're probably already behind the level curve, trying to figure out the game. Unless you were in the beta, of course, which means you're probably slightly ahead, except where you hit the things that changed since beta...
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - The Old Republic Begins
Well, almost. While I my early play approval came through today for Bioware's highly anticipated Star Wars MMO The Old Republic, the fact that I didn't get around to preloading the game means its still downloading. At the rate its going, I may be lucky to play during the early play period. Really, the preorder thing would have worked better for me to just get the disks in the mail, load it up and then download the updates. By the time I get them, they'll be nearly useless, unless I have to reinstall some day (which is possible).
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - ComicCon & Related News
Last week was San Diego ComicCon, which is always a hotbed for Star Wars related news and activity. Here are some of the items that caught my attention (some from the show, others just had similar timing):
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - E3, C6, you sunk my battleship
Or not. Star Wars Battleship isn't exactly a happening item these days*. Just couldn't pass up the title.
So, I'm busy this week with a short deadline freelance project, and, correspondingly, a bit short of time. Fortunately, there has been a ton of Star Wars news this week worthy of noting here, all ready to bail me out. In almost no particular order**: