If you've been keeping an eye on the weekly free games on the Epic Games Store, then you'll know that this week, you can nab a free copy of indie strategy game, Crying Suns. Next week though, there is a much bigger game being given away – Star Wars Battlefront …
Read More »EA doubles up on Star Wars with Battlefront II re-release
EA has already managed to cash in on the Star Wars license this winter thanks to the launch of Jedi: Fallen Order, but the publisher will be looking to double dip ahead of the Rise of Skywalker theatrical release later this month. Today, EA is launching Star Wars Battlefront II: …
Read More »Star Wars: Battlefront 2 did not meet lofty sales targets, microtransactions returning within a few months
Last week we learned that DICE would finally be revamping Star Wars Battlefront II's progression system in the wake of last year's massive loot box controversy. We don't have exact details yet, but many are hoping for the removal of Star Cards, which have been a point of contention since …
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2005) received a new patch this week
The original Star Wars Battlefront 2 from Pandemic Studios might be 12 years old, but the game is still getting patches to keep it alive. Over the last four months, the game has received two patches, showing that while LucasArts and Disney Interactive might not be making video games anymore, …
Read More »EA continues to try and quell Battlefront II pay to win concerns
Since the alpha build of Star Wars Battlefront II, there have been concerns surrounding the game’s ‘Star Card’ system, which offer power-ups in multiplayer matches and can be obtained by paying extra money. This came to a head during the recent open beta, forcing DICE to respond. Now this week, …
Read More »DICE addresses Battlefront II loot boxes, aims to strike a fair balance
Over the last few months, there have been some growing concerns surrounding Star Wars: Battlefront and its in-game microtransaction system. This came to a head last weekend when the open beta kicked off. Fans didn't get the best impression of the loot crate system, so today, DICE has spoken out …
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront 2’s loot box system sounds pretty bad
Over the years, publishers like EA have experimented with microtransactions in Triple A games quite a bit. Over time though, game makers have found more forgivable ways to include them, for instance, most people seem to be willing to accept loot boxes. However, those loot box systems are usually confined …
Read More »EA discusses console market predictions and lofty Star Wars Battlefront ambitions
EA held its quarterly earnings call last night and as usual, some interesting information came out about the publishers plans and view of the market. We already know that Bioware's new IP has been pushed back of FY 2019, but it seems EA has also been surprised by growth in …
Read More »Battlefront II full reveal trailer released, game will span all eras of Star Wars
Last week, a brief 30 second trailer for the next Star Wars: Battlefront game leaked on to the web. At the time, it was assumed that this would be the trailer shown at Star Wars Celebration but it turns out, EA had a much bigger reveal trailer in store for …
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