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Star Wars Galaxies News
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Story of the Week: Star Wars Comes and Goes
The Story of the Week is all Star Wars, as The Old Republic opens its doors and Galaxies shuts its own. Read on for our brief thoughts and feel free to chime in with your own.
Reported on Dec 17, 2011 -
Developers Bid Adieu
In the final Producer's Letter on the Star Wars Galaxies site, Tony "Teesquared" Tyson bids a heartfelt farewell to fans of the game that has now ceased operations much to the dismay of its fans.
Reported on Dec 16, 2011 -
Winning the Galactic War
As the final days of Star Wars Galaxies wind down and as the Galactic War ramps up, the dev team has posted details about how an ultimate 'winner' will be determined.
Reported on Oct 07, 2011 -
Farewell to SWG
Star Wars Galaxies will be closing its doors for good in December 2011. In today's Player Perspectives, MMORPG.com's Isabelle Parsley bids adieu to SWG, a game that was one of her "defining games". Read Isabelle's thoughts about the final days of Star Wars Galaxies and her memories of the glory days. Add a comment or two of your own in the comments.
Reported on Sep 22, 2011 -
The Long Good-Bye
Players who want to help determine the final moments of Star Wars Galaxies will want to make sure to (re)activate their accounts by the end of today, Thursday, September 15th. After today, no more account creations or re-activated accounts will be accepted.
Reported on Sep 15, 2011 -
Community Spotlight: Star Wars Galaxies to Shut Down
In this week's Community Spotlight, Mike Bitton shines the light on the recent announcement of Star Wars Galaxies' impending closure. The forums are ablaze with a wide mix of emotions and Mike lays on a few of his own as well. Check it out and offer your thoughts.
Reported on Jun 25, 2011 -
Story of the Week: Ding-Dong, Vader's Dead
Every week we here at MMORPG.com take a look at the news and come up with the biggest scoop. This week, it was kind of a no-brainer as the world learned that SOE's Star Wars Galaxies is shutting down for good on December 15th, 2011.
Reported on Jun 25, 2011 -
Shutting Down This Year
Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts have announced that the venerable Star Wars MMO, Star Wars Galaxies, will be shutting down later this year. With the Star Wars contract between LucasArts and SOE ending in 2012, both parties have come to the decision to end service for the game on December 15, 2011.
Reported on Jun 24, 2011 -
Entertainer Update
The Entertainer Profession has received an major update. The changes include a revamp of the expertise trees, new combat buffs, new hairstyles for their image design abilities, new breakdance moves, a new flourish, improvements to grouping, and a several new commands.
Reported on Apr 10, 2011 -
The Ewok Festival of Love Returns!
SOE has announced the return of the annual tradition around this time of year, The Ewok Festival of Love, to Star Wars: Galaxies. Hop into the game for the festivities starting February 10th. In the meantime, SOE decided to give us some details! Check them out!
Reported on Feb 05, 2011 -
January Producer's Letter
Star Wars Galaxies Producer Tony "Teesquared" Tyson has published the January 2011 edition of the monthly producer's update. In the article, Tyson talks about Galactic Civil War 2, the recent Wookie Life Day, the forthcoming Ewok Festival of Love and a lot more.
Reported on Jan 24, 2011 -
Looking Ahead to 2011
In the final Star Wars Galaxies producer's letter for 2010, Tony "Teesquared" Tyson talks about some of the bigger news of the year, not the least of which is the Witches of Dathomir update that is now live. In addition, Tyson talks a bit about the plans for the upcoming year.
Reported on Dec 20, 2010 -
Wookiee Life Day!
The folks over at Sony Online Entertainment have announced a slew of Holiday Content for their games. Last up, in the world of Star Wars Galaxies, Wookiee Life Day is upon us again!
Reported on Dec 19, 2010 -
The Price of Victory TCG
The trading card game based on the Star Wars Galaxy MMO will be expanding soon with The Price of Victory. The new expansion pack celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The story told in The Price of Victory parallels the events from The Empire Strikes Back and features a ten scenario story arc.
Reported on Nov 14, 2010 -
Galactic Moon Festival Returns
Star Wars Galaxies players will have the opportunity to take part in the annual Galactic Moon Festival that began on Friday, October 15th. Jabba the Hutt has promised players the scariest event of the year. Players can pick up a costume for trick or treating, listen to the Afflicted Storyteller, and scare the bejeebers out of the universe's denizens.
Reported on Oct 19, 2010 -
October Producer's Letter
The October version of the Star Wars Galaxies Producer's Letter has arrived on the official site. The letter covers a wide variety of topics including fishing, the 7th anniversary event, player load screens, the Galactic Civil War, the rare loot system and more.
Reported on Oct 05, 2010 -
Leader Boards On The Way
The latest Producer's Note for Star Wars Galaxies is an extensive one and outlines a boatload of changes coming soon. Among the changes is the implementation of new leader boards for individuals, guilds and cities in the ongoing battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance.
Reported on Jul 06, 2010 -
Stronghold of the Lok Revenants Game Update Now Live
SOE has announced that the Stronghold of Lok Revenants Game update is now live in the game.
Reported on Mar 26, 2010 -
Producer's Note Outlines Game's Future
This latest Producer's Note for Star Wars Galaxies discusses the recently released Galactic Civil War update, as well as the future of Star Wars Galaxies, including the upcoming Game Update 16.
Reported on Mar 10, 2010 -
Complete Online Adventures Premium Plus Pack STEAM Sale
From now through February 22nd gamers can purchase the Star Wars Galaxies: Complete Online Adventures Premium Plus Pack (wow!) for 50% off ($9.99) over at Valve's STEAM digital distribution service.
Reported on Feb 17, 2010
