Grand Admiral Thrawn Coming to 'Galaxy of Heroes'

By: Dominic Jones

While the majority of the focus of the Star Wars content at EA Play was on Star Wars Battlefront II, there was another fun announcement about another Star Wars project from Electronic Arts.  EA announced following the Battlefront II gameplay reveal that Grand Admiral Thrawn would be coming to the mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.  The character will be available starting June 15th, and can be acquired by taking your Phoenix Squadron heroes into normal Legendary Events. 

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EA Reveals Star Wars Day Bonuses For 'Battlefront' & 'The Old Republic'

By: Benjamin Hart

Star Wars Day, May the 4th(be with you), is coming up next week and it looks as though we're going to have plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion! Star Wars gamers will want to take note of some awesome bonuses that EA will be making available to us on and around the 4th. Gamespot is reporting that at least three Star Wars titles will be offering up some rewards you won't want to miss out on,

First off, those who log into Star Wars Battlefront on May the 4th will be treated to a free bundle of 4,444 credits. In addition, a new Hutt Contract feature will be available that day which will allow players to both spend credits and earn rewards for completed bounties. Also, free access to Battlefront on PC will be available as a four-hour trail from Origin which will be online starting at 11:00am PT.

Players of the MMO RPG Star Wars: The Old Republic are in for some treats as well. From now until May 30th the Knights Of The Fallen Empire expansion will be available to play for free, and those who log in prior to May the 4th will receive a M4-I6 Zakuulan Astromech Droid mini-pet. which you can see above.. If you play between May 3rd and May 10th you will be rewarded with double PvP commendations, double experience, double requisitions in Starfighter, and double legacy experience.

Also, mobile gamers should be aware that Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes will be offering a twenty-five percent discount on crystals on May the 4th, and between April 30th and May 5th different game modes will offer double rewards each day, beginning with Cantina battles.

Happy gaming, and May the 4th be with you!

Source: Gamespot

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'Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes' Gets Massive Update, Including Raids and Guilds

By: Dominic Jones

The popular mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes got a major update this week, adding several new features and game modes.  The two biggest additions to the game are allowing players to form Guilds and go on Raids.  Here's what players can expect from the Galaxy of Heroes update, according to the official EA Star Wars website,

Guilds

• Guilds are unlocked when players reach level 22. To join a Guild, players can search for a friend, explore recommended Guilds, or create their own.
• New chat functionality lets players connect and strategize with Guild mates in real time.
• Guild activities provide ongoing challenges to inspire competition and cooperation with Guild mates for epic gear and rewards.
• A deep set of Guild management tools allow Guild leaders to customize a logo, make their Guild public or private, promote officers, manage membership, and more.

Raids

• Players can go deep into The Pit, the first in a series of multi-tier Raids that will grow over time. The Pit challenges Guilds to square off against a ferocious rancor, with multiple difficulty levels and a variety of rewards for players from levels 22 to 80.
• Raid leaderboards let players keep tabs on who's ahead and who's behind in the race to be the best and wealthiest in the Cantina.

Earn New Characters

• Han Solo (Rancor Raid)- Rebel Scoundrel Attacker who always shoots first. Han gets a free attack at the beginning of the battle, allowing the player to start with a substantial advantage.
• Gamorrean Guard (Guild Store)- These powerful warriors use Taunts and Counters with multiple Damage Over Time effects.
• Jawa Engineer (Guild Store)- High-speed Jawa Healer with a critical chance buff that supports both Jawas and Droids—teams that have, until now, not had a healer of their own.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is available for free on iOS and Android devices (though there are in-game purchases available). 

Source: EA Star Wars

 

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'Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes' Mobile Game Announced

By: Dominic Jones

Today during their presentation at E3, EA announced their first Star Wars mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.  The game will feature characters from the prequels, The Clone Wars, and the original trilogy.  John Salera, Executive Producer at EA Capital Games, describes the game as follows,

When we set out to make STAR WARS: GALAXY OF HEROES, we wanted to tap into the fantasy of collecting characters and starfighters and then let people enjoy the fun of playing with them creatively. We’re bringing this idea to life by allowing players to take part in battles with collections of their favorite heroes, characters, and ships from across the Star Wars™ universe. From the classic trilogy and Star Wars Rebels™ and Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™ animated TV shows, to the prequels films and beyond, we’re giving players a truly extensive Star Wars experience.

The game will be available from the Google Play and iOS stores later this year.

Source: EA

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