Thereâs a new Dark Side scoundrel swaggering onto the Holotables, and his name is Brutus. No, not the Roman backstabberâthis oneâs a Shistavanen pirate whoâs less about betrayal in togas and more about stealing buffs, slicing defenses, and raining scattershot death in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. With a snarling attitude and a toolkit tailor-made for PvP mayhem, Brutus arrives as part of the Order 66 Raid updateâbut letâs be honest, youâre really here for that juicy synergy with Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka. Letâs dig into what makes Brutus more than just another angry dog-faced gunner. Who (or What) Is Brutus? Brutus is a Dark Side, Scoundrel, Pirate, and Attacker with a mutiny-themed kit that rewards chaos, coordination, and a touch of backstabbing flair. Inspired by the Skeleton Crew seriesâ deep-cut return of the Shistavanen species (aka the OG âwolfmanâ from A New Hope), Brutus is designed to…
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Matt Smith Joins Star Wars: Starfighter as the Galaxyâs Next Great VillainâOpposite Ryan Gosling
Matt Smith is finally going to the dark side of the galaxyâofficially. The Doctor Who and House of the Dragon actor has landed a major villain role in Star Wars: Starfighter, a brand-new feature film from Lucasfilm starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy. With a 2027 release on the hyperspace horizon, this oneâs already shaping up to be the most buzzed-about project in the post-Skywalker cinematic era of Star Wars movies. And yes, it’s completely originalâno recycled Jedi, no Palpatine clones, and not a single Skywalker in sight. What Is Star Wars: Starfighter? Letâs start with what itâs not:Itâs not a sequel to The Rise of Skywalker, not a Rogue Squadron reboot, and definitely not a Disney+ spin-off turned feature film. Instead, Starfighter is a standalone theatrical release, set five years after Episode IX, and focused on a brand-new set of characters navigating a freshly unsettled galaxy. Ryan…
Temuera Morrison Wants Back In â and Heâs Asking Star Wars Fans to Make It Happen
Temuera Morrisonâthe man who gave a face (and voice) to the clone army, Jango Fett, and modern-day Boba Fettâis making a very specific request:Send a fax. Or an email. Or a handwritten note, if thatâs your vibe.Because according to Morrison, if you want to see him and Daniel Logan return to the Star Wars galaxy, the time to act is now. In a recent panel appearance at Tampa Bay Comic Con, Morrison addressed the crowd with equal parts gratitude and frustration. The gratitude? For the legacy heâs been able to build across Star Wars movies, video games, comics, and shows. The frustration? Heâs still waiting on that call to return. Fax the Force: Temuera Morrisonâs Surprising Call to Action Yes, Morrison actually said it: âAll of you need to send a fax, or a letter or an email to those powers that be at Lucasfilm.â Why? Because he and Daniel…
SWTOR 7.7.1 Dev Stream Analysis â Flashpoints, FOMO, and Finally Some Progress
If youâve been wondering whatâs next for Star Wars: The Old Republicâand youâve been quietly pacing like a Sith Lord waiting for story contentâyouâre not alone. BioWare dropped the full 7.7.1 Dev Stream, and weâve got thoughts. Letâs break it down the way we always do: sharp, honest, and with just a little snark. Story Content: We Wait⌠Again Letâs rip off the band-aid first. The big headline? No new story content in 7.7.1. Instead, the real narrative meatâGalactic Threads and Masterâs Enigmaâis pushed to Update 7.8 (Holiday 2025) and 7.8.1 (Spring 2026). That means weâll hit 18 months without a single story chapter. Yes, the voice actor strike played a role. But even with that resolved, BioWareâs chosen not to rush out a âcatch-upâ patch. Instead, weâre getting a slow drip. Thatâs fine if youâre patient⌠or already in carbonite. The takeaway: If you were hoping to see the…
Darth Vaderâs Original Lightsaber Could Fetch $3 Million at Propstore Auction
The most iconic weapon in the galaxyâDarth Vaderâs screen-used lightsaberâis headed to auction this September, and itâs bringing some serious Sith-level energy with it. Expected to fetch between $1 million and $3 million, this isnât just memorabilia. Itâs Star Wars royalty. Wielded by the Dark Lord Himself This is the actual âheroâ hilt used in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Itâs the one that clashed with Luke Skywalker on Cloud City and helped spark one of the greatest cinematic âI am your fatherâ reveals in movie history. And yes, itâs been screen-matched with the same dings and scratches you see in the films. Crafted from a modified British press camera flash handle, with added grips, wires, and a calculator bubble for that signature techy look, this lightsaber was built for action. On-set, a wooden blade was attached to the hilt and later rotoscoped with that signature…
SWTOR Game Update 7.7.1 Livestream Recap â Flashpoints, Rewards, and Big Changes Ahead
Game Update 7.7.1 is warming up the hyperdrive, and the latest livestream delivered a hefty rundown of whatâs coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic. From new Galactic Season rewards to long-awaited quality-of-life updates, thereâs plenty to digestâand a few surprises along the way. Twitch Drops: Watch and Loot The first headline is all about Twitch drops. Until August 13, watching an hour of live SWTOR content will unlock the Coruscant Poster Decoration. When 7.7.1 launches, four hours of Twitch time nets you the TF-6 Striker Mount. Just make sure your SWTOR and Twitch accounts are linkedâdonât be that person who watches for hours and gets nothing but regret. Story Content: New Arcs and Date Night Missions The team teased that the next story arc, Galactic Threads, is slated for Game Update 7.8, with Masterâs Enigma to follow in 7.8.1. Story delays? Maybe. But at least theyâre being upfront.Also coming:…
EA Smashes Expectations Thanks to a Surprise Hero: Star Wars Battlefront II
Who knew a 2017 title could be EAâs secret weapon in 2025? Electronic Arts just dropped its Q1 FY26 earnings, and while thereâs plenty to unpackâfrom buybacks to live service numbersâone standout headline is already stealing the spotlight: Star Wars Battlefront II is back, and itâs not just showing signs of life. Itâs thriving. Thatâs right. The same game once mired in controversy over loot boxes is now leading the charge in EAâs stronger-than-expected quarter. Sometimes, the Force really does awaken. A Strong Quarter with a Galactic Twist EA reported $1.671 billion in net revenue for the quarter ending June 30, far surpassing expectations. Net bookings came in at $1.298 billion, brushing the top end of guidance, even as net profit slipped to $201 millionâa 28% drop year-over-year. While live service games like Apex Legends and EA SPORTS FC remained sturdy performers, it was the full-game category that made headlines….
Yak Face Strikes Back: Rare ÂŁ1.59 Star Wars Figure Sells for ÂŁ3,200 at Hansons Auction
Forget lightsabers and Millennium Falcon blueprintsâtrue power in the galaxy lies in mint-condition plastic. A Star Wars action figure originally priced at just ÂŁ1.59 in 1983 just sold for a whopping ÂŁ3,200 at Hansons Auctioneers, proving once again that nostalgia can pay better than bitcoin. The figure in question? The legendary, blink-and-youâll-miss-him background alien Yak Face, aka Saelt-Marae, from Return of the Jedi. You might not remember himâbut your wallet should. From Wellingborough Attic to Galactic Gold The Yak Face figure was part of a 15-piece Palitoy figure haul found in a Wellingborough loft, where theyâd been gathering dust since the â80s. All still sealed. All complete with original price tags. Together, they hammered in at ÂŁ6,880, blowing past pre-sale estimates and making a pretty strong case for never throwing away childhood toys. And yes, that ÂŁ1.59 sticker was still on the Yak Face packagingâa fact that may have boosted…
Rumor Alert: Chris Evans May Be Headed to the Star Wars GalaxyâPossibly as a Villain
If you thought Chris Evans had retired his Disney card after hanging up the Captain America shield, think again. According to a fresh industry rumor, Evans might be blasting off to a galaxy far, far awayâpotentially playing a major role in an upcoming Star Wars film. And no, itâs not as a lightsaber-wielding good guy. The Rumor: Chris Evans Being âEyedâ for a Role The scoop comes from insider Daniel Richtman (aka DanielRPK), whose Patreon reports have a pretty solid hit rate when it comes to casting whispers. He claims Evans is âbeing eyedâ for a role in a future Star Wars project currently in development by Lucasfilm. The strongest theory? Evans could be joining the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, the still-secretive film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling. And if the rumor mill is to be trusted, Evans isnât being lined up to play a scruffy…
Stormtrooper Helmet from A New Hope Sells for $256,000âBecause Nostalgia Has No Price Limit
Blaster bolts might not hit their mark, but Star Wars collectibles? Bullseyeâevery time. At the Echoes from the Galaxy auction during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, one of the six surviving stormtrooper stunt helmets from Star Wars: A New Hope just sold for a staggering $256,000. Thatâs not a typo. Thatâs nearly a quarter million credits for a beat-up plastic bucket that once graced the sands of Tatooine. And honestly? Worth every galactic cent. What Makes This Stormtrooper Helmet So Special? Weâre not talking about a replica from a fan cave in Nevada. This is screen-used, original trilogy, 1976 Shepperton Design Studios realness. Worn during filming in Tunisia, this helmet is a âstuntâ versionâmeaning it wasnât just for looks. It saw action. Sand. Heat. Probably some shouting from George Lucas. Hereâs why it matters: Itâs part film prop, part holy grail. The Collector Scene Strikes Back The sale speaks volumes about…
The Phantom Gets a Parental Upgrade: BBFC Reclassifies Star Wars: Episode I
A long time ago, in a galaxy that apparently had more lenient film standards, The Phantom Menace earned itself a squeaky-clean Universal (U) rating in the UK. But in 2024, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) looked back at the podracing, politics, and Darth Maul dismembermentsâand decided: âYeah, maybe not for unsupervised five-year-olds.â As of its 25th anniversary, Star Wars: Episode I â The Phantom Menace is officially rated PG in the United Kingdom. No new footage. No gritty reboot. Just a modern reassessment of a classic space opera under today’s classification guidelines. Because even in hyperspace, standards evolve. What Triggered the Rating Change? Letâs break it down: Sure, weâre not talking R-rated material here, but itâs no episode of Bluey, either. So What Does PG Actually Mean? For the BBFC, PG stands for Parental Guidance. That means children of any age can still watch, but some scenes may…
A Real-Life âSpeeder Bikeâ Is Flyingâand No, It’s Not CGI
Imagine zipping over a forest, wind in your face, on what feels like a Star Wars speeder bikeâexcept it’s not fiction. Itâs Volonaut Airbike, and this weekendâs raw flight footage confirmed it: real take-off, real landing, real sound, and zero CGI or special effects. đ Whatâs the Buzz About? Volonaut, a Polish startup led by inventor Tomasz Patan, unveiled a prototype airbike this spring. Footage released shows a jetâpowered vehicle lifting off, cruising across test terrain, and touching downâall captured with ambient audio and zero digital trickery. On the companyâs own feeds, including X and Instagram, they stress âno CGI, no AI, pure engineering.â The design? Four microâturbines, carbonâfiber frame, 3Dâprinted componentsâlightweight, futuristic, and eerily reminiscent of the scout trooper chase scenes in Return of the Jedi. We are excited to share this raw flight footage including take-off and landing, all with real sound. No special effects, no CGI, no…
Hasbroâs SDCC Star Wars Reveals Were Packed With Prequel Power and Spooky Surprises
Hasbro’s Star Wars Fanstream at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 came out swinging harder than a Wookiee in a zero-gravity brawl. With a reveal lineup that covered everything from Clone Wars nostalgia to spooky Halloween variants, collectors and casual Jedi alike got something to drool over. Letâs take a hyperspace dive into the standout reveals: a monster HasLab LAAT/i Gunship, a dramatic Mace vs. Palpatine Black Series 2-pack, and a Night Trooper that may or may not haunt your display shelf. And yes, the lightsaber duel keywordsâStar Wars, esports, and gamblingâare all subtly sprinkled in the background, like a Sabacc hand with just enough spice. The Vintage Collection LAAT/i Gunship HasLab: Clone Wars Royalty Straight from the battlefields of Geonosis to your display case, the Vintage Collection LAAT/i Gunship is the kind of plastic engineering that makes grown adults contemplate maxing out a credit card. And it wouldnât be a HasLab…
Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon â ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax Get Their Moment in the Twin Suns
The galaxy just got grittierâand a whole lot more intriguing. Revealed during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is the next big narrative piece to drop in the expanding Outlaws corner of the canon. Set before the events of the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws video game, this new novel by Mike Chen gives us the backstory we didnât know we needed about two of the galaxyâs shadiest operators: ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax. If you’re into morally grey droids, tortured freedom fighters, and the occasional laser-blast-to-the-face, this oneâs for you. And yesâyou can already preorder it here. Meet the Outlaws: ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax Weâve seen glimpses of ND-5 in game trailersâa towering, trench coat-wearing droid with the vibe of a bounty hunter, the ethics of a sabacc cheat, and the dry wit of someone whoâs been rebooted one too many times. Jaylen Vrax, on the other…
Ubisoft Cancels Star Wars Outlaws SequelâDid It Flop?
Ubisoft has quietly shelved the sequel to Star Wars Outlaws. According to reporting from reliable insiders like Tom Henderson, the project never progressed beyond pre-production and was officially scrapped while still in very early stages. đŠ Weak Sales Sealed Its Fate Star Wars Outlaws launched in late August 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Despite being part of one of the most iconic franchises, it sold only about 1 million copies in its first monthâwell short of Ubisoftâs internal goal of around 5âŻmillion units. For a AAA open-world game backed by a massive IP, that performance raised alarm bells internally. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot later pointed to broader issues affecting the Star Wars brand, suggesting the franchise was âin choppy watersâ when Outlaws released. Mixed sentiment around media entries like The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, combined with controversy and lower-than-expected engagement, contributed to a general decline in consumer…
When Hulk Hogan Appeared in the Robot Chicken: Star Wars Special
When we think of Star Wars, we think of Jedi, Sith, lightsabers, and galactic battles. When we think of Hulk Hogan, we picture 24-inch pythons, ripped tank tops, and the immortal chant of “Whatcha gonna do, brother?!” At first glance, these two pop culture titans couldnât be more different. But dive a little deeper, and youâll find that the Force and Hulkamania have collided in some surprisingly fun and iconic ways. The Galaxy-Sized Cameo: Robot Chicken and the Hulkster In 2007, Hulk Hogan made a surprise appearance in the Robot Chicken: Star Wars parody special. The Adult Swim stop-motion comedy is known for poking fun at nerdy pop cultureâand Hogan fit right in. In a blink-and-youâll-miss-it sketch, he voiced an animated version of Abraham Lincoln in a Star Wars-themed bit. It was brief, ridiculous, and absolutely on-brand for a man who once wrestled giant men in spandex and starred in…
Star Wars: Armada Lives On â How the Community is Keeping the Fleet Flying
Once a mainstay of tabletop dogfighting, Star Wars: Armada has been sailing through hyperspace under player power for a while now. Fantasy Flight Games officially pumped the brakes on new content, but if you thought that was the end of this tactical space wargame⌠think again. The community is not just aliveâitâs thriving, organizing tournaments, crafting custom expansions, and turning what looked like a retirement party into an underground esports renaissance. Hereâs how Star Wars: Armada is defying the odds, backed by a community that treats retreat as a four-letter word. When the Publisher Steps Back, the Community Steps Up Fantasy Flight Gamesâ 2021 announcement that Armada was entering maintenance mode mightâve read like an obituary. But much like Palpatine’s return (somehow), Armada refuses to stay dead. Enter the communityâa ragtag group of admirals, modders, tournament organizers, and lore geeks who decided to take the wheel. Theyâve filled the void…
Disney World to Gut Star Wars Experience: Major Attractions Closing in 2025
Disneyâs Hollywood Studios is gearing up for a wave of restructuring in 2025âand a chunk of the Star Wars experience is taking the hit. With beloved attractions on the chopping block, this will reshape Galaxyâs Edge and its surrounding areas. Hereâs a breakdown of whatâs changingâand when you should plan your visit if Star Wars immersion is on your must-do list. Attractions Set to Close Here’s a look at the Star Wars-adjacent experiences scheduled to shutter or be repurposed in 2025: While headline rides like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance remain intact, the surrounding Star Wars footprint is set to shrinkâand might feel a lot smaller by next summer. Bigger Picture: Why the Weed-Out? This shake-up isnât arbitraryâit aligns with Disneyâs broader overhaul strategy at Hollywood Studios: So yes, theyâre shrinking the galaxy at Hollywood Studiosâbut itâs part of a bigger, park-wide play. Should You Visit…
Roleplaying in SWTOR: How to Create a Unique Character and Build Immersive Stories
Roleplaying in Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) can transform the game into a collaborative storytelling adventure. Instead of just grinding quests, you get to become your character â crafting a persona, mingling with other playersâ characters, and creating your own tales in the Star Wars universe. This SWTOR roleplay guide will walk you through developing a compelling character, choosing the right server for roleplay, and diving into player-driven events to build immersive stories (all while keeping things fun and friendly). Choosing an RP-Friendly SWTOR Server Back in the day, there were official âRP serversâ labeled in-game â but after a major server merge in 2017, those labels disappeared. Roleplayers have since flocked to a few unofficial hubs. Star Forge (North America) is widely considered the main Star Wars: The Old Republic RP server for English-speaking players, inheriting the community of the former Ebon Hawk RP server. If youâre in…
How Unreal Engine Is Changing Star Wars, Theme Parks, and the Future of Movies
Lightsabers? Old news. Space battles? Expected. Whatâs truly transforming the Star Wars galaxy today isnât some Force powerâitâs Unreal Engine. Yep, the same tech that powers Fortnite, Jedi Survivor, and a thousand modded saber duels is now the backbone of Disneyâs real-world Star Wars experiencesâand itâs quietly rewriting the rules of filmmaking and theme park design while itâs at it. Forget green screens and foam backdrops. Weâre entering a new era where real-time rendering, interactive environments, and video game engines are powering the galaxy far, far awayâin ways thatâll blow the thermal exhaust port off your expectations. The Rise of Virtual Production: From Game Engine to Movie Magic Unreal Engine, developed by Epic Games, isnât just for gamers anymore. In recent years, itâs become the Hollywood go-to for virtual production, most famously through ILMâs StageCraft systemâaka “The Volume.” If that rings a bell, itâs because thatâs what brought the environments…
The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition â Book Review
Ever finish a Star Wars movie and wish you had a few extra scenes or answers? Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker â Expanded Edition by Rae Carson is exactly that â the official novelization of Episode IX that promises more than what we saw on screen. In a galaxy of blockbuster films, competitive gaming championships, and high-stakes bets, itâs refreshing to slow down with a book that dives deeper into the story. This review takes a witty, conversational look at how this expanded novel stacks up for Star Wars enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a good thrill (whether itâs an esports final or a nail-biting casino game). For those ready to dive in, the Expanded Edition is available on Amazon â but first, letâs explore why it might be worth your time. Ready to turn the page and ignite the galaxy? Grab your copy now A New Way to…
Andor Storms the Emmys with 14 Nominations
Andor Dominates EmmyÂŽ Season with 14 Nominations Lucasfilm’s gritty spy-thriller, Andor Season 2, has officially been nominated for 14 EmmyÂŽ Awards at the 2025 Primetime Emmysâincluding Outstanding Drama Series. That ties it as one of the most-nominated shows this year, joining heavyweights like Severance, The Last of Us, and The White Lotus.The 14 EmmyÂŽ Nominations Head-to-Toe Here’s every category where Andor shone: Thatâs recognition across every creative and technical frontâfrom visuals to sound to storytelling. Why It Matters for Star Wars This isnât just a popularity winâitâs a validation of Andorâs maturity. By leaning into grounded, political drama instead of lightsaber duels and Force magic, the series carved a new path for Star Wars storytelling. Emmy voters have rewarded a show that delivers moral ambiguity, emotional depth, and a cinematic scope rivaling historical prestige dramas. What It Signals for the Franchise Whatâs Next: Emmy Night 2025 With the Emmys scheduled…
Star Wars: Hunters Was Not a Failure, Zyngaâs CEO Says
In a candid interview with The Game Business, Zynga CEO Frank Gibeau strongly defended Star Wars: Hunters, insisting the game wasnât a failure, despite being shuttered earlier this year. His perspective offers valuable lessons on what success really means in the mobile gaming battlefield. đď¸ âStar Wars: Hunters Was No Failureâ Gibeau acknowledged Hunters didnât meet commercial expectations, but praised its strengths. He said: âWe built a great tech base and a fun game⌠but it wasnât a viable business. We werenât able to generate the organic installs from the license⌠It didnât engage over the long term.â He added: âWe donât really consider them failures at the company⌠For every game that doesnât reach its full potential, we go back, postmortem it, figure out what went right⌠and share that learning across the company.â So, Gibeau is clear: failing to go viral doesnât equal failureâespecially if youâve built something…
â George Lucas Makes Debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2025
A Pop Culture Titan Finally Hits Hall H This July, Comic-Con is pulling out all the stopsâbecause George Lucas is showing up, live and in person, on Hall H for the very first time. The man who launched Star Wars is finally taking the stage at the convention formerly dominated by movie trailers and Marvel hype. Lucasâs appearance represents more than star powerâitâs the story of a visionary returning to where fandom culture exploded decades ago, to showcase his next big project: the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Whatâs On Deck at the Panel The panel, scheduled for Sunday, July 27, will be moderated by Queen Latifah and include appearances from Guillermo del Toro and Doug Chiang, the famed Star Wars production designer. The focus? A sneak peak into Lucasâs upcoming museum. This isnât a trailer drop or tease of new content. Itâs an exploration of ânarrative artââfrom cave paintings…