Battlestars Forum http://www.battlestars-online.com/ Battlestars Gaming Community en Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:52:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.battlestars-online.com/cpstyles/darkvision/misc/rss.png Battlestars Forum http://www.battlestars-online.com/ Ten Ton Hammer SWTOR Friday Update: Space Combat Recap at Ten Ton Hammer http://www.battlestars-online.com/showthread.php?9164-SWTOR-Friday-Update-Space-Combat-Recap-at-Ten-Ton-Hammer&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:14:48 GMT You've heard about SWTOR's space combat, now see it in action!

Space combat has been the hot topic for the Star Wars: The Old Republic community. Whether it is a feature you look forward to or one that you might steer clear of, everyone is still going to want to see how it will work in game. This week's Friday update recaps space combat info including the gameplay footage trailer that gives fans a in depth look at space combat in action.
Blast your way through asteroid fields, enemy fighters, and a variety of other obstacles as you encounter fast-paced Space Combat missions in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. In these occurrences, you’ll fly your personal starship to various “hot spots” on the galaxy map and experience gameplay that will evoke memories of some of the great Star Wars™ space battles.
Check out the trailer on the official SWTOR website and be sure to get in on this controversial topic on our forums!

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