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Star Wars Battlefront II 1.1 Update Patch Adds New Game Mode
Despite the loot box controversy, Electronic Arts and DICE’s Star Wars Battlefront II remains popular. To celebrate surviving through the new year, they are introducing a new update patch which adds several new things. This includes a new Blast map on the planet Crait and the introduction of Iden Versio’s…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Crosses $1B Box Office Mark
Many fans are split between what they think of the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise. One thing is undeniable however, the movie is now a certified box office success. Crossing the $1.04B mark worldwide through Sunday’s estimates makes it the 4th movie to do so in 2017. It…
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Lenovo Launches Star Wars Edition Yoga 920 2-in-1 Notebooks
NVIDIA is not the only company taking advantage of the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi movie release in December. Laptop manufacturer Lenovo is also releasing Star Wars Editions of their Yoga 920 2-in-1 notebooks. Users can choose between Rebel Alliance or Galactic empire designs. Both using the Platinum Yoga…
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Hot Toys to Release 1:1 Melted Darth Vader Helmet Replica
Hot Toys Sideshow collectibles are well-regarded by fans for its attention to detail and high quality construction. As such, they often fetch for a hundreds to thousands of dollars a piece. Especially their 1:1 life-size replicas. A 1:1 Alien warrior head from the movie Alien for example costs $1,999 USD.…
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Player Uses Robot to Grind for Credits
Star Wars Battlefront 2 requires players to spend a lot of time on the game so they can earn credits. These credits are then used to unlock features on the game. Despite efforts to lower these credit requirements, some players still feel offended that they have to spend that much…
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Star Wars Fans Trolling EA via Steam Awards with Write-in Nominee
Star Wars fans are not done sticking it to Electronic Arts still after the recent microtransactions controversy. Now they are using the 2017 Steam Awards to troll the publishing company by pushing Star Wars Battlefront II to the top of the awards as a write-in nominee. However, this is not…
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Belgium Gaming Commission Still Deliberating ‘Loot Boxes’ Issue
UPDATE: November 22, 2017: It appears that the commission is still deliberating about the topic and that a miss-translation of Belgium’s Minister for Justice, Koen Geens’ statement regarding the matter caused some confusion. Belgium’s Gaming Commission has now ruled that loot boxes in games should definitely be classified as gambling.…
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Millennium Falcon Waffle Maker From Hungry to Tasty in Under 12 Parsecs
Somewhere in a kitchen far far away… Christmas is on the way and nothing says “I love you” more than a random piece of crap kitchenware. It might be a popcorn maker, perhaps a sandwich toaster? Well, what about a Millennium Falcon waffle maker? Shut up and take my money!!!…
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CD Projekt Red: “No Bullshit…We Leave Greed to Others”
With the gaming climate like it is today, fans were a bit rattled when CD Projekt Red CEO Adam Kicinski said they are “interested in Cyberpunk (2077) being commercially more significant” in an interview with Strefa Inwestorow. Some fans took this to mean they are going to be much more…
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EA Also Making Changes to NFS Payback Progression System
Following an internet-wide outcry, Electronic Arts has recently made changes to their Star Wars Battlefront II progression system. It included lowering the requirement cost to just 75% less of what it originally was. Plus, they have now removed all in-game purchases entirely, after reportedly getting a call from Disney CEO…
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NVIDIA TITAN Xp Star Wars Collector’s Edition Unboxed
NVIDIA’s Star Wars-themed TITAN Xp Collector’s Edition is out today, so let the unboxings commence! Though the card is just a reference TITAN Xp with Light or Dark Side cosmetics, the pair is sure to appeal to Star Wars and NVIDIA fans alike. In fact, we’ve three unboxings to bring…
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EA Pulls Out All In-Game Purchases from Star Wars Battlefront II
EA and DICE have their hands full with the massive negative publicity Battlefront II has been garnering since its launch. They have since more or less apologized for the character unlocking situation. However, another fire has started revolving around their use of in-game purchases. Belgium’s Gaming commission directly names Star…
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Star Wars Battlefront II Loot Boxes Under Investigation in Belgium
Belgium’s Gaming Commission is investigating a possible violation of terms concerning loot boxes in games. Specifically, EA’ Star Wars Battlefront II and Blizzard’s Overwatch. Loot boxes are purchasable virtual in-game items containing bonuses. However, due to the random nature of the content, and the fact that the buyer does not…
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NVIDIA Rolls Out GeForce Game Ready 388.31 WHQL Drivers
NVIDIA is rolling out the 388.31 WHQL update for their GeForce Game Ready drivers. Game Ready drivers, according to NVIDIA provide the best possible gaming experience for all major new releases. With this version, it provides optimal performance for Star Wars Battlefront II, Injustice 2 and Destiny 2. Gamers can…
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StarCraft II Promo Video Pokes Fun at Star Wars Battlefront 2
Blizzard‘s StarCraft II Wings of Liberty is now a free-to-play game starting November 14. Normally, a boring announcement on social media would suffice. However, Blizzard and the StarCraft II team saw an opportunity with the recent Electronic Arts and Star Wars Battlefront II situation and decided to have some fun.…
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