GamingShogunThe Old Republic Loses 400k Subscribers
According to today’s quarterly earnings report from Electronic Arts, Star Wars: The Old Republic has dropped from 1.7 million players to 1.3 million – a whopping 400k user subtraction!
Gibeau (EA Labels President) also stressed that “core MMO users” are sticking with the game in good numbers, and suggested that the subscriber drop comes mainly from the expanded audience of non-MMO-obsessed Star Wars fans attracted by a title like The Old Republic. “As the service evolves, some of those initial casual customers have gone through a billing cycle and decided not to subscribe,” Gibeau said.
Thanks to Ars Technica for this!
The Old Republic Launches in European and Middle Eastern Markets
AUSTIN, Texas – April 26, 2012 – BioWare™, a Label of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and LucasArts announced today that Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will officially launch in 38 additional countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. Starting today, fans in those regions will be able to purchase the critically-acclaimed massively multiplayer online game and enjoy the story-driven experience that has captivated critics and fans since the game’s historic launch in December.
Players will be able to choose from the Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: The Old Republic at Origin.com* and participating retailers located in…
Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Update 1.2: Legacy Released
Austin, TEXAS – April 12, 2012 – Create a family legacy that can rival the Skywalkers! BioWare™, a Label of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and LucasArts today released Game Update 1.2: Legacy, the highly anticipated content update for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. This massive update delivers an incredible amount of new high level gameplay content for players and also includes the evolution of the Legacy System, a feature that ties all of your characters together into one family, regardless of class or faction, and allows them to unlock custom new abilities. Game Update 1.2 will also include some of…
Mass Effect 3 Resurgence Pack Released with Screenshots
Electronic Arts and BioWare have announced the release of the Resurgence Pack DLC pack for Mass Effect 3.
The Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Pack includes the following content:
Two New Action-Packed Maps – Take the battle to Firebase Condor, a warzone outpost located on one of Palaven’s moons and Firebase Hydra, an old abandoned quarian colony which has since been converted into a critical power facility. Each map represents a crucial asset in the overall fight against the Reapers.
Six Powerful New Unlockable Characters – Assume the role of new characters for each class, including the Asari Justicar Adept, Krogan Battlemaster Vanguard and…
BioWare Announces Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes in Open Beta
FAIRFAX, VA – APRIL 10, 2012 – BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announced that Warhammer® Online: Wrath of Heroes™, a new Player-Versus-Player (PvP) Play4Free game based on the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning™, has entered open beta. Starting today, gamers around the world can challenge others to highly competitive, fast and frenetic arena-style PvP combat for free*.
“BioWare Mythic has a strong heritage in creating fun, intense PvP combat, and they’ve stepped up their game to deliver a whole new challenge to even more players with Wrath of Heroes,” said Dr. Ray…
Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut Announced to Enhance Ending
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – April 5, 2012 – BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc. announced Mass Effect™ 3: Extended Cut, a downloadable content pack that will expand upon the events at the end of the critically acclaimed Action RPG. Through additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will give fans seeking further clarity to the ending of Mass Effect 3 deeper insights into how their personal journey concludes. Coming this summer, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will be available for download on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system…
The Old Republic is Free this Weekend
Now, even more gamers can experience the massively multiplayer online game that is taking the world by storm! Starting this Thursday, players around the world will be able to jump in and experience Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ in the first Weekend Pass Free* Trial. This limited time opportunity will give individuals who don’t already have a previously-active Star Wars: The Old Republic account a chance to experience the groundbreaking, story-driven MMO from EA, BioWare and LucasArts for up to four days for free, with no payment method required.
Individuals who take part in the Weekend Pass will be able to…
Mass Effect 3 Leaves Me Angry – A Review (PC)
So I just finished playing through Mass Effect 3 and thought I would write up my thoughts on this last in the first Mass Effect trilogy (not counting the mobile games). I am still decompressing a bit from a very intense gameplay experience, so there will be a lot of stream-of-consciousness typing here. Pardon me in advance. I will start this review by summing up Mass Effect 3 like so:
Mass Effect 3 is 40 hours of incredible story, ending with 10 minutes that invalidates the entire experience and will anger you. A lot.
I will save the seriously-spoiling details for after…
Mass Effect 3 Launch Trailer
As the release of Mass Effect 3 draws nigh, BioWare and Electronic Arts have released the game’s official launch trailer – enjoy!
Trailer
Mass Effect 3 Demo Released
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Mass Effect 3 Voice Cast Announced, New Screens
In a series known for delivering one of the most cinematic experiences in all of interactive entertainment with an emphasis on high quality digital acting, BioWare is aiming to once again set a new bar with Mass Effect™ 3. Today, BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc., unveiled the cast for 2012’s first blockbuster game, Mass Effect 3. The ensemble will see the return of fan favorites, including Martin Sheen as the Illusive Man, Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale as Male and Female Shepard and will introduce Freddie Prinze, Jr. as James Vega, a marine who will help Commander Shepard…
Mass Effect 3 Special Forces Trailer
Electronic Arts and BioWare have released a new “Special Forces” trailer for their upcoming Mass Effect 3.
Trailer
The Old Republic Video Looks to the Future
BioWare and Electronic Arts have released a video detailing some of the changes coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic, sometime in the future. Some of the changes down the road include a “legacy system” for all your players, guild banks, UI customization, and more.
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Mass Effect 3 Demo to Launch February 14th
BioWare and Electronic Arts have announced that the demo for the upcoming Mass Effect 3 will be released on February 14, 2012. Checkout the full press release below for additional details:
Full Press Release
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