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Star Wars Galaxies strikes back, 30 years later
If someone walked up to you on the street and told you that, this month, The Empire Strikes Back is 30 years old, how would you respond? Weeping at the ravages of time? A proud salute to one of the pinnacles of scifi cinema? A quick step away from a stranger who is now looking at you with shifty eyes? For the crew over at Star Wars Galaxies, the response to Empire's anniversary is to lavish players with gifts and goodies. In a recent Producer Note, dev Teesquared was pleased to announce that the entire month of May would be devoted to celebrating this milestone. Each week, all characters over 10 days old will be the recipient of a collection item and an in-game gift -- get all four gifts, and a fifth gift will be tossed in absolutely free! (Wait, is this starting to feel like an infomercial?) You'll also want to swing over to Hoth, obviously, and check out a few special loot drops, including a mystical snow globe that contains the spirit of the Wampa. Other highlights of this article include plans to tune up the Jedi and Beast Master professions, a switch of many no-trade items to make them tradable, and future events such as SWG's 7th Anniversary and the return of Empire Day. Head on over to the Star Wars Galaxies forum for the full broadcast!
Star Wars Galaxies celebrates its Fifth Anniversary starting June 24th
Starting on Tuesday, June 24th, players of Star Wars Galaxies will be able to celebrate an incredibly auspicious occasion. Thursday the 26th will officially mark the 5th anniversary of the launch of LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment's foray into the Galaxy Far, Far Away. We're going to be marking the occasion here on the site with features and galleries, but with your avatar's hat on you'll be able to check out some unique in-game events. Empire Day just happens to fall on the game's anniversary, and both the Rebels and Imperials are pulling out the stops this year to mark the holiday.At the palace in the city of Theed (/waypoint -5469 4410), loyal soldiers of the Empire can meet face-to-face with Darth Vader for the chance to be granted a special title. They'll also be able to buy special holiday candies that increase movement rate and experience gain. Finally, holiday gifts will be freely given out from a massive statue of the Emperor - a painting of the Empire Strikes Back movie poster, and a fun-looking visor/HUD thing. Rebels can get the same benefits and presents by talking with Princess Leia in the northern part of Coronet (/waypoint -214 -4093). Check out the official forum threads on the subject, and this week go fire off a blaster in honor of the game's big anniversary!
