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Knights of the Old Republic is Too Much for the Current Star Wars Canon

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Rumors have been floating around for years now about a potential Knights of the Old Republic remaster or remake for current gen systems. With Casey Hudson’s return to BioWare almost two weeks ago, the KotOR fan base started to light up with hope once more. However, this story just doesn’t work anymore for Star Wars as it is now.

The story of the first game in The Old Republic trilogy is that two Jedi Knights named Revan and Malak fell to the dark side while fighting in a war against the Mandalorians. Darth Malak turns on his master Darth Revan, who is brought back to the Jedi Council and brainwashed into serving the Republic. From there, players can choose whether to become a Jedi and save the Republic by destroying the ancient Star Forge or to become a Sith and use the Forge to conquer the galaxy. There are many details from this story that is currently canon, like the Battle of Malachor and the Mandalorian Wars, however, there’s way too much that doesn’t fit into modern Star Wars.

For starters, the backstory of the game would have to seriously be expanded upon and heavily vetted for it to work in the Disney canon. Stories of the Rakata’s Infinite Empire and of fallen knights like Exar Kun and Ulic Qel-Droma would have to be heavily altered. The game goes into great detail about various events such as these in Star Wars Legends (the old Extended Universe) in order to establish its place in that timeline. Each of them revolves around aspects of the Force that have either not been explored yet in canon or don’t fit the current narrative.

Disney has tried to differentiate between machine and life in the canon, making Force-based technology, the foundation of the Infinite Empire, impossible in the story. The Star Forge is also an integral part of the main story of KotOR and can’t possibly exist due to this issue. The story of such fallen Jedi Knights as Kun and Qel-Droma (and most of the Sith Lord lineage for that matter) wouldn’t work anymore either. Jedi are now the first and only ones who have managed to create Force Ghosts and thus most of these fallen knights can’t be corrupted by Sith ghosts.

All of this has just been about the back story so far. There are many inconsistencies in the three games as well, let alone just Knights of the Old Republic 1. The story revolving around the Mandalorians especially doesn’t work. They name their leader Mandalore, yet in canon, that’s a planet, not a person. There is no planet Mandalore in KotOR but rather many different planets where Mandalorians come from, none of which are canon. Their culture is off as well. In KotOR anyone can be known as a Mandalorian if they prove themselves worthy, but in canon, they are a race that doesn’t accept outsiders. The Mandalorian Wars were also ended with the Battle of Malachor, which has been entirely changed in canon as well. Malachor is an incredibly different planet in canon and this battle was now between Jedi and Sith, having nothing to do with Mandalorians.

Moving on from Mandalorians, another potentially game-breaking inconsistency is how lightsaber crystals work. There used to be two crystals, one for color one for power, yet this doesn’t work anymore. Disney has now made it so lightsabers only use one crystal and it is clear until a Jedi Knight pours Force energy into and personalizes it. Sith crystals are no longer synthetic but rather Jedi crystals that have been bled with dark side energy. This eliminates much of the role-playing elements of the game. It makes specific colors more difficult to come by since each character would ideally only be able to make one color. Such locations as the Dantooine crystal caves would also have less impact and only supply clear crystals.

There are plenty of other small issues as well. Korriban would have to be called Moraband, Darth Bane would have to find another way to get influence from Revan, certain Sith Lords like Nihilus and Vitiate would have to be nerfed, etc. Even if the LucasFilm story group could find some way to make all of this fit into the canon, it would take an insane amount of work and the end result wouldn’t be safe for them. They’d inevitably piss somebody off with the changes that would need to be made and that could be a lot of somebodies considering how popular this series is.

It would also be a logistical nightmare to make just considering ownership. KotOR and it’s 2004 sequel were Microsoft exclusives, yet EA owns the third game in the trilogy and the Star Wars gaming license now. I just can’t see Microsoft giving up a potential exclusive and EA giving up on money because of a project that has so many narrative roadblocks.

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New PS5 Patch Introduces Rare 40FPS Mode for Avatar Game

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.

Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.

In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:

Worldwide:

  • Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
  • The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
  • Addressed multiple instances of crashes
  • I corrected a few spelling errors
  • Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue

Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:

  • [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode

More bug fixes have been implemented.

  • [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
  • Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision

 

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Exciting news for gamers! The highly anticipated PS5 game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be joining EA Play on Thursday

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Update: It seems that the PS Store may have acted prematurely, as it has now been officially confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be added to EA Play on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Once the active members are in, they’ll have the opportunity to download and play the complete game.

Original Story: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, released in 2023, has been added to the EA Play subscription service. This exciting action-adventure game is now available for download and play at no additional cost for active members. While EA has yet to provide any official updates, you can head over to the PS Store and find it listed as “included with EA Play.”

Adding to the mix is the recent announcement of a forthcoming price hike for the subscription, affecting both monthly and yearly payment plans. Starting on May 10th, 2024, the monthly subscription fee will be increased from £3.99 / $4.99 to £5.99 / $5.99. For those who choose the 12-month commitment, the price will be £34.99 / $39.99, which is a £15 / $10 increase.

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In April 2023, the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor made its debut on the PS5. After thoroughly evaluating the game, we are pleased to announce that it has earned an impressive 9/10 rating in our review. We praised the game for its ability to build upon the first installment’s foundations and improve upon every aspect. “The combat is highly enjoyable and provides a plethora of options, while the exploration reaches new heights. The incorporation of Metroidvania elements adds an extra layer of depth, resulting in captivating puzzles and rewarding experiences.”

Click the link to access a comprehensive list of all EA Play games available on PS5 and PS4. Are you planning to give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a try on the service? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Rest assured, the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, will be available in its original, uncensored form across all regions

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Fear not; for those worried about potential censorship issues with the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, set to release on April 26th, Sony has got you covered. ShiftUp, the developer, proudly assures players that the game will maintain its uncensored content across all regions, including Japan.

We have to admit, we didn’t anticipate this as a potential issue or a potential selling point. The main character, Eve, and her revealing costumes have been heavily showcased in the game’s pre-release marketing. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to witness ShiftUp’s evident enthusiasm as their vision prepares to reach the hands of a vast number of players.

Regarding Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro believes it surpasses NieR: Automata, and we were pleased to learn that the game will be considerate of your PS5 storage capacity. The demo is now available for you to try, and it has nearly doubled the daily active users of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is quite impressive, especially considering it is the game’s first console showing.

Will you be there to experience Stellar Blade on its release day? It’s certainly a relief to witness the game remaining uncensored until the last moment. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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