I bet the expansion was continued by LA devs while SOE fixed the base. Semantics FTW. Actually, when the NGE is "finished" they cannot say: hey guys, now we have fixed this, just wait some more months while we finish the stopped expansion. No they will have the bullet in the charger already. Now I'm not saying this is bad...
Originally posted by Distiler The release date is, at minimum, a joke to veterans. 15 november 2006
Maybe but a common release day for christmas sale items.
- Scaris
"What happened to you, Star Wars Galaxies? You used to look like Leia. Not quite gold bikini Leia (more like bad-British-accent-and-cinnamon-bun-hair Leia), but still Leia nonetheless. Now you look like Chewbacca." - Computer Gaming World
Originally posted by xPaladin No big surprise here. This is a recurring theme for LucasArts -- release products in Q4 to pick up on holiday sales. So every september to november they'll release something to try and get those subs up during the holiday season. And it'll have some lame goodies in order to rip the vets off yet again.
What's amusing about this one, though, is that there's only been one expansion between the last compilation (Total Experience) and this planned compilation, that being Trials of Obi-Wan. I would tend to think this means they're planning another expansion or some kind of episodic content between now and then.
Either that, or they're really desperate for subs in that they're just going to take a used product, rewrap it, and put it up for sale again.
Yeah, but the Total Experience can no longer be brough. If you want to play SWG now and then get all the expansions you need to pay $20 for the core game (or I think $40 if you get it with the all-in-one SOE pack), $25 for ROTW and then $30 for ToOW. If they do an all in one pack with everything for $30 then you'd be making a pretty big saving.
Originally posted by Obraik Originally posted by xPaladin No big surprise here. This is a recurring theme for LucasArts -- release products in Q4 to pick up on holiday sales. So every september to november they'll release something to try and get those subs up during the holiday season. And it'll have some lame goodies in order to rip the vets off yet again.
What's amusing about this one, though, is that there's only been one expansion between the last compilation (Total Experience) and this planned compilation, that being Trials of Obi-Wan. I would tend to think this means they're planning another expansion or some kind of episodic content between now and then.
Either that, or they're really desperate for subs in that they're just going to take a used product, rewrap it, and put it up for sale again.
Yeah, but the Total Experience can no longer be brough. If you want to play SWG now and then get all the expansions you need to pay $20 for the core game (or I think $40 if you get it with the all-in-one SOE pack), $25 for ROTW and then $30 for ToOW. If they do an all in one pack with everything for $30 then you'd be making a pretty big saving. And it also means that SOE and LA are getting very desperate. I have always thought that the NGE would be reevaluated at years end. From there the decsion would be made to continue with the game or end it. I think this well be their last desperate attempt to increase subs and revenue. If it doesn't work, it is over. I am getting the feeling SOE and LA have taken a NGE or nothing stance. If a fully developed NGE doesn't turn this around, and I pretty confident it won't, the plug will be pulled.
This will be a tidy little SWG package for the holidays....the core game and all expansions. I believe the majority of sales will be to the vets/current players because of some 'must have' incentive gift that will certainly be included .
Originally posted by Gorair SOE is releasing a new SWG box set in nov. Whats gonna be in it? ( yes you can use your tin-foil hats if you want) Im thinking NGE/Wookiee/Musty + some other really slow animal and a painting.
Originally posted by royalpenalty no but seriously can anyone name one time when SWG announced something for 6 months down the road, and then actually did what they announced? didnt think so.
No...they are much more effecient with doing things covert, like the NGE, and holding to the date of release (while denying it).
Originally posted by Distiler I bet the expansion was continued by LA devs while SOE fixed the base. Semantics FTW.Actually, when the NGE is "finished" they cannot say: hey guys, now we have fixed this, just wait some more months while we finish the stopped expansion. No they will have the bullet in the charger already. Now I'm not saying this is bad...
LA do development of their own, today????? *falls out of his chair laughing hysterically*
- Scaris
"What happened to you, Star Wars Galaxies? You used to look like Leia. Not quite gold bikini Leia (more like bad-British-accent-and-cinnamon-bun-hair Leia), but still Leia nonetheless. Now you look like Chewbacca." - Computer Gaming World
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It's Pre-CU with all the expantions
WHAT?
i can dream, can't I?
remember , at the summmits they said no new expansion this year ... they would instead focus on fixing bugs and the game in general ...
cant wait to see how this turns out , going to suck if this is a new expansion they swore they were not working on since they were focusing on bugs.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
I bet the expansion was continued by LA devs while SOE fixed the base. Semantics FTW.
Actually, when the NGE is "finished" they cannot say: hey guys, now we have fixed this, just wait some more months while we finish the stopped expansion.
No they will have the bullet in the charger already. Now I'm not saying this is bad...
Maybe but a common release day for christmas sale items.
- Scaris
"What happened to you, Star Wars Galaxies? You used to look like Leia. Not quite gold bikini Leia (more like bad-British-accent-and-cinnamon-bun-hair Leia), but still Leia nonetheless. Now you look like Chewbacca." - Computer Gaming World
I sence something.....
Hauken Stormchaser
I want pre-CU back
Station.com : We got your game
Yeah?, Well i want it back!!!
And it also means that SOE and LA are getting very desperate. I have always thought that the NGE would be reevaluated at years end. From there the decsion would be made to continue with the game or end it. I think this well be their last desperate attempt to increase subs and revenue. If it doesn't work, it is over. I am getting the feeling SOE and LA have taken a NGE or nothing stance. If a fully developed NGE doesn't turn this around, and I pretty confident it won't, the plug will be pulled.
Did you guys notice the name?
"Star Wars: Galaxies Complete"
That alone made me laugh. Betas over guys, the "real" game is coming lol.
SOE is LYING TO U
HOW DARE WE HOPE!!! HOPE BREEDS DISAPPOINTMENT!!!
SOE knows what you like... You don't!
And don't forget... I am forcing you to read this!
SWG ADDICT...clean since the NGE
no but seriously can anyone name one time when SWG announced something for 6 months down the road, and then actually did what they announced?
didnt think so.
SWG ADDICT...clean since the NGE
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LA do development of their own, today????? *falls out of his chair laughing hysterically*
- Scaris
"What happened to you, Star Wars Galaxies? You used to look like Leia. Not quite gold bikini Leia (more like bad-British-accent-and-cinnamon-bun-hair Leia), but still Leia nonetheless. Now you look like Chewbacca." - Computer Gaming World