Electronic Arts & Lucasfilm Games Announce New Star Wars Video Games

Earlier today, the official Star Wars website updated with an announcement that EA and Lucasfilm Games are currently developing three Star Wars video game productions. One of the projects will be the next game in the “Star Wars Jedi” franchise while the other games will be a strategy and first-person shooter games. The website has also confirmed the head directors of the three projects. Stig Asmussen of Respawn Entertainment, will be the head director of the next game in the “Star Wars Jedi” franchise. Peter Hirschmann will be helming the…

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[Gamescom 2020] Star Wars Squadrons Single Player Trailer Streamed

EA has updated their official channel with a new trailer for Star Wars Squadrons that was first shown during the Gamecon 2020 stream. The latest trailer features a deeper look at the Single Player mode for the game. The game will focus on two customizable pilots on the side of the New Republic and the remnants of the Galactic Empire. On the side of the Galactic Empire, the story will feature Admiral Rae Sloane who will be helping Terisa Kerill with a mission to destroy Project Starhawk. Star Wars Squadrons will be released for…

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Star Wars: Squadrons Gameplay Trailer Streamed

Earlier today, EA recently streamed their EA Play event where they released a new trailer for Star Wars: Squadrons. The trailer featured a first look at the gameplay for the game including both offline and online modes. First they took a look at the single player campaign where players will take control of either Case Kassandora (Imperial Pilot) or Rao Highmoon (Rebel Pilot). Next, they unveiled a first look of the multiplayer features. Players will be able to customize with eight different ships. Some customization features include cosmetics and weapon capabilities. The ships will be classified into three…

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order “Cal’s Mission” Trailer Streamed

Earlier today the Triple Force Friday Global Reveal Livestream, which revealed some of the upcoming product releases. During the presentation they unveiled a new trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The latest trailer features a look at “Cal’s Mission” and also features a first look at the Ninth Sister. For those who are not aware, the Ninth Sister is another one of the Inquisitorius that is featured in the ongoing Star Wars comics by Marvel. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be released for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 15, 2019.  This…

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Jedi: Fallen Order Gameplay Trailer Streamed

Microsoft’s E3 2019 presentation is underway and during the presentation another trailer for Jedi: Fallen Order was revealed. The latest trailer features another look at the story of the film and another look at the game’s mechanics. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be released for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 15, 2019.  While this trailer didn’t show too much more than what was seen in the previous trailer it did showcase a deeper look at the game’s story. I continue to remain skeptical about this project, however with every new…

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Jedi: Fallen Order Gameplay Demo Streamed

EA recently started their E3 2019 presentation and they started with a gameplay demo for Jedi: Fallen Order. The demo features a scenario on Kashyyyk, the home world of the Wookies. Cal Kestis is sent on a mission to save the enslaved Wookies from an imperial refinery. The demo showcased some of the force abilities in the game such as “Force Slow” where you are able to slow down enemy attacks and “Force Pull” where you pull enemies towards you. The demo also features a look at the team you will be working with, which…

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Reveal Trailer Streamed

EA has recently revealed the first trailer of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which was first shown at Star Wars Celebration 2019. For those who are not aware, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an upcoming action adventure single player game that is being developed by Respawn Entertainment. The game will center around Cal Ketis, who is one of the last surviving Padawans after Order 66. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be released for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 15, 2019. Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after…

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Launch Trailer

What’s going on Heroes? Happy Monday! We have the launch trailer for the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront 2 video game. Which is set to release November 17, 2017. I have to say while I enjoyed playing the first game, I’m more invested in the second game for multiple reasons. The biggest being the Inferno Squad which has my attention. I’ve been reading the book that sets up the story mode for this upcoming game and man I have to see how it all plays out. Without spoiling the book of…

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RRPG’s Top 5: Best & Worst Games at E3 2017

E3 2017 has already come and gone, so I figure now is the perfect time to discuss the 5 Best and Worst games that were presented at the event. If one wants to know my full thoughts on E3 2017, then be sure to go check out The Game Riffers’ YouTube page. There one can see our livestreams where we graded the Big 3, the Third-Parties, and E3 in general, right there in one place. For right now, let us take a look and see who makes it among this…

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Ikaricast Classic: Road To E3 2017 Microsoft

It is that time of the year, again, as we at the Game Riffers give off our predictions for the Big 3 at the biggest gaming convention happening in the United States, next month! Starting off in fashion, Microsoft will be the first of the Big 3 to have their E3 Media Briefing, and we give our thoughts on what is all going to go down at the event. Could we get our first glimpse at Halo 6? Are more multiplayer games going to be shown? What the hell is…

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