EA Launching New Star Wars Game: Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes; Disney XD by Maker to Bring YouTube Talent to Network

EA Launching New Star Wars Game: Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes:

EA Games announced today the launch of the newest Star Wars Mobile Game in Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes. The new mobile game will be available on iOS and Android devices with a release date of this holiday season. 

The game will allow players to test their skills and master the hologames in a cantina far, far away. Collect your favorite heroes from across the Star Wars universe to form powerful teams. You will be able to upgrade each character's unique abilities and strengths, devise the perfect strategy, and dominate your competition. Fight in memorable, RPG-style turn-based battles across the most iconic Star Wars locations to become the most legendary hologamer in the universe.

Here is the trailer that was released:

Disney XD by Maker to Bring YouTube Talent to Network: 

Disney XD and Disney's Maker Studios of YouTube announced today a collaboration that would bring Maker's young YouTube stars to the network. It will be a new initiative called Disney XD by Maker where there will be a search for and development of the next generation of creators for DisneyXD.com, the WATCH Disney XD App, and original television series pilots for Disney XD cable and satellite channels around the world. The announcement was made today by Marc Buhaj, Senior Vice President, Programming and General Manager, Disney XD and Chris M. Williams, Chief Audience Officer, Maker Studios, the global leader in short-form content and the largest video network on YouTube.

Some of Maker Studios' most popular talent will be included like CaptainSparklez, forrestfire101, ZexyZek, 101DarkMonkey, Evantube, Luzu and Lana, and Random Encounters will create original content specifically made for the program. Interested creators, ages 18 and over, can apply to be apart of the initiative at makerstudios.com/DisneyXD. 

Disney XD by Maker will allow content with Maker’s leading creators and will also utilize the Maker Offers platform to allow up-and-coming creators worldwide to participate. Videos created through the initiative will initially be distributed through creator channels on YouTube, with the potential for Disney XD to then distribute across digital and traditional platforms. The best of the best may also be developed further into television pilots for Disney XD.

Mark Buhaj said on the new initiative, "We're thrilled to collaborate with Maker and warmly welcome some of its brightest stars to the Disney XD family through Disney XD by Maker. Recognized by our audience as celebrities in their own right, these stars will pave the way for up-and-coming Disney XD by Maker talent, cultivating a creative community that drives inspiration, original storytelling and unique formats to be shared globally. 

Jared the creator of YouTube's EvanTube channel had this to say, "We're truly excited to build this bridge between TV and digital in alliance with two of the most respected names from those worlds."