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SOE Closing 12 SWG Servers

Well, they finally did it, SOE IS CLOSING 12 SWG Servers.
Due to the overwhelming success of the recent Free Character Transfer Service, we want to inform you that on October 15, 2009, at 5:00 PM PT, Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) will close the following 12 Star Wars Galaxies servers:

• Corbantis
• Europe-Infinity
• Intrepid
• Kauri
• Kettemoor
• Lowca
• Naritus
• Scylla
• Tarquinas
• Tempest
• Valcyn
• Wanderhome

Character creation will be disabled on the affected servers beginning September 15, 2009 at 4:00 AM PDT.

In accordance with the server closure date, the Free Character Transfer service has been extended through October 15. 2009. Between September 15, 2009 and October 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM PT all characters on the affected servers are eligible for a one way, one time Free Character Transfer* to any of the remaining thirteen (13) Star Wars Galaxies servers. After October 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM PT, any characters and their associated items and structures remaining on the identified servers being closed will no longer be accessible on your Star Wars Galaxies or Station Access account.

Please visit http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/freects/ for complete details on how to transfer your character using the Star Wars Galaxies Free Character Transfer Service.

Server Closure FAQ

I can’t believe it but I do have to say that playing on the more populated servers is pretty kick ass. Last night I got 30K GCW points in about 2-3 hrs of PvPing just in restuss. No BG’s, it was nice.

Thanks,

Mark
Mogs.com
SWG Guru

Starwars: The Old Replublic Gameplay Walkthrough

Bioware recently released over 20 minutes of Star Wars: The Old Republic gameplay footage, narrated by the developers themselves and walking you through a few of the games aspects and features, including a decent look at three of the classes in the game (Bounty Hunter, Smuggler, Sith) and also a sneak peak at some of the games planets. From Korriban, the original Sith homeworld housing the tombs of many ancient and powerful Dark Lords of the Sith and containing tremendous dark side power, to Hutta home of the Hutt’s and Ord Mantell.

The videos will introduce you to not only three of the available classes, but also to some basic combat and a explanation of the “flash point” system. The story mode is shown and explains how a simple decision the player makes can and will introduce changes to the upcoming story line and effect the events ingame. You will also see the ridiculous effort they put into creating a custom voice for EVERY NPC in the game.

Overall I would have to say I am very excited, and while I didn’t see anything groundbreaking graphics wise, I’m hoping that this will end up being the replacement for Warcraft I have been looking for.

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 3

SWTOR Gameplay Walkthrough Part 4

Starwars: The Old Republic defines Bounty Hunter class.

Hunter, Seeker, Killer for Hire
Countless enemies stand in the way of the Sith Empire’s drive for domination. The Empire spares no expense eliminating these threats, offering massive bounties to employ the galaxy’s most lethal hunters. Earning a death mark from the Empire means a life spent in fear, constantly looking over one’s shoulder. It is not a question of if a Bounty Hunter will find you… only when.

In my last post, 10 Upcoming MMOG’s for 2009, I touched briefly on some of the games coming out this year and how excited I was about Star Wars: The Old Republic. Last week’s Star Wars: The Old Republic trailer revealed that the soon to be released MMORPG will continue in Star Wars: Galaxies footsteps and allow bounty hunters as a playable class. This week Bioware updated their website to include a new class section devoted to providing more information about the current and upcoming playable classes.

The first public class Bioware defines is the Bounty Hunter class, giving us a good look at our future Fett, who apparently activates his jetpack with a wrist-worn laptop or something. While this is the first class to be announced by Bioware, it’s pretty much a given than Jedi Knights and Dark Jedi will be playable classes as well.

In describing bounty hunter capabilities, they mention their overall efficiency against “force-users”, which might be something to think about since you can almost guarantee that if Bioware follows in Sony’s shadow and makes the same mistake as far as making the Jedi class so easy to reach, everyone and their mother will be a Jedi something or another.

They also go a little in depth about itemization for the class, mentioning flame throwers, rocket launchers, and all manners of specially designed armor. “It’s not unheard of for a Bounty Hunter to spend as many credits on an advanced blaster as others might spend to purchase an entire starship.”

Jason@MOGS.com