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Congratulations to Infernal Empire’s FIRST L...

Congratulations to Arthug on being the first person in Infernal Empire to hit level 50!

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Friday Update: Companion Characters Part 2 & ...

This week’s Friday Update contains two parts consisting of the Companion Character Update – Part 2 by Senior Game Designer William Wallace and a new video series dubbed “Choose Your Side” which features a Republic and Empire class dueling with developers from BioWare pitting which class is likely to win.  This week’s “Choose Your Side” features the Jedi Knight and Bounty Hunter classes.

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Friday Update: Bounty Hunter Character Progression

This weeks Friday Update is a video detailing the Bounty Hunter’s Character Progression.

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(Pre) Friday Update – Bounty Hunter Class Vi...

Update: Friday Update is indeed the Bounty Hunter Report. The update includes:

• Mako, an orphaned computer slicing prodigy from Nar Shaddaa who can join your Bounty Hunter as a companion.
• Discover more about the Rattataki, a species with a violent history perfectly suited for Bounty Hunting.
• Tracking marks through the galaxy requires the perfect ship. The Kuat Drive Yards D5-Mantis Patrol Craft satisfies all the Bounty Hunters’s needs – speed, efficiency, and unstoppable firepower.
• Check out the new Bounty Hunter class video to see a Bounty Hunter in action, and hope that you’re never on the receiving end of this dangerous professional.

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GamesCon 2010 Compiled Information

What is GamesCon?

Gamescom is the largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment. In other words, it’s like a European version of E3… but bigger.  GamesCon takes place in Cologne, Germany at the Koelnmesse – a huge exhibition center.

BioWare’s new MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic will be featured at GamesCon and is currently nominated for the Best of GamesCon and Best Online Game Awards.

Recent Developments

• Gamespot Video Interview Daniel Erickson (Added 8/19/10)
• Gameplay Footage Confirming Zabrak Trooper
• Star Wars Combat Video
• Interview with James Ohlen (source: Darthhater.com)
• Advanced Classes Revealed in Press Presentation (Updated 8/21/10)
  • Imperial Agent
    • Operative: Blaster Rifle or Energy Blade; Stealth; Burst Range DPS.
    • Sniper: Sniper Rifle; Cover, Ambush, Orbital Strikes; Ranged DPS.
  • Sith Inquisitor
    • Sorcerer: Force Lightning / Force Drain; Single-Bladed Lightsaber; Ranged DPS or Healer.
    • Assassin: Double-Bladed Lightsaber; Stealth; Burst Melee DPS.
  • Bounty Hunter
    • Powertech: Flamethrower; Defense/Energy Shields; Tank.
    • Mercenary:  Dual Wield Guns; Missiles; Ranged DPS
  • Jedi Counsular
    • Shadow: Double-Bladed Lightsaber; Stealth; Burst Melee DPS.
    • Wizard: Powerful Telekinesis/Healing; Single-Bladed Lightsaber; Ranged Control / Damage or Healing.
  • Jedi Knight
    • Sentinel: Dual Lightsabers; Saber fighting specialist; Melee DPS.
    • Guardian: Single Lightsaber; Heavy Armor; Leadership/Party Buffs; Tank
  • Trooper
    • Commando: Heavy Blaster Cannon; Grenades; Ranged DPS.
    • Vanguard: Blaster Rifle; Energy Shields and Defense; Tank.
  • Smuggler
    • Scoundrel: Blaster ‘Shot Gun’; Stealth/Medicine; Burst ranged damage or Healing.
    • Gunslinger: Dual Pistols; Quickdraw/Fast Attacks; Ranged DPS.
  • Sith Warrior
    • Juggernaut: Single Saber/Heavy Armor; Fear and Darkside Auras; Tank.
    • Marauder: Dual Wield Sabers/Armor; Saber fighting specialist; Melee DPS.
• New Screenshots (source: Darthhater.com)

New Screenshots (Click Read More)