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Friday Update: Choose Your Side: Jedi Knight vs. Bounty Hunter

Soeren Kamper

It’s another double header Friday update as we get to see BioWares first episode of the new four-part “Choose Your Side” video series, in which two classes are pitted against each other one on one. During the video members of the Star Wars: The Old Republic team choosing their favorite class in a one-on-one fight. The first episode pits the Jedi Knight against the Bounty Hunter. In “Choose Your Side,” members of the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ development team debate the merits of the various in-game classes to see who will truly reign supreme. In the first installment in this four-part series, the noble Jedi Knight squares off against the nefarious Bounty Hunter. In support of the Jedi Knight is Senior Writer Hall Hood and Designer Austin Peckenpaugh, while Senior System Designer Pete Warner and Writer Randy Begel defend the Bounty Hunter. Take a look at the Jedi Knight…

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Faction lore: Jedi Order

Soeren Kamper

The Jedi Order was an ancient and noble monastic peacekeeping organization unified by its belief and observance of the Force. The Jedi were the guardians of peace and justice in the Galactic Republic, and became the most famous of the various groups that relied on the Force for their power. Led by a series of Jedi Councils, the Order grew over the millennia despite facing many trials, most often threats from the Sith, wielders of the dark side of the Force. Origins and brief history of the Order Since the beginning and most likely before the Galactic Republic, scientists had been studying the Force and its connection to midi-chlorians. This research was conducted most notably by the Paladins of the Chatos Academy, The Followers of Palawa and the Order of Dai Bendu, on planets like Ondos and Had Abbadon. The Jedi Order itself, however, began on Tython, where the brightest…

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TOROCast: Jedi Immersion Event

Soeren Kamper

TOROCast as promised has published a wealth of information from the Star Wars: The old republic Jedi Immersion Event. The guys got an Interview with Daniel Erickson that you can check out below, and a great job collecting player stats and NPC info: Nothing is more important to any MMO players efficiency than their stats and understanding how they affect your character. Min/maxxers especially care about stats since it is through stat optimization that we can set ourselves apart. Below you will find a complete breakdown of everything we learned from our playtime. Each level, main and primary go up by 4, secondary goes up by 1. It is possible that their is a rotation we can see this by looking at the increase in primary stats. So they go up by 4, then they go up by 4, then they go up by 3, and rotate like that. Unfortunately…

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SWTOR Updates Vital Info on the Jedi Knight

Soeren Kamper

Confirming what you may have already heard on the Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Jedi Knight, BioWare has finally updated the holonet to include specialization and companion information for this deeply iconic class. The Jedi will be able to choose between the heavily armored tank-like specialization aptly name the Guardian or the more limber and offensive specialization of the Sentinel. To assist you on your journey through the brutal worlds in the Star Wars universe, you can choose a T7-01 droid to accompany you. With centuries since its last memory wipe, this droid would be a valuable asset of knowledge! You can learn more about the Jedi Knight, their specializations and known associates by checking out the freshly updated holonet on the official SWTOR website. A symbol of hope in dark times, the Jedi Knight stands for the legacy of the Jedi Order—more than twenty-thousand years of protecting the Republic…

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Jedi and Sith Species Announced for Star Wars: The Old Republic

Soeren Kamper

The Star Wars: The Old Republic website has announced  that all classes in the upcoming MMO will include different alien species to play as. Aside from Chiss, Rattataki, and Twil’lek, fans haven’t heard a lot about the playable races in Star Wars: The Old Republic.    Now  Players can look forward to becoming a Sith Pureblood, a Miraluka, a Mirialan, or a Zabrak. So far we’ve only dropped hints about the range of playable species in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. You may have heard about the Rattataki Bounty Hunter, Chiss Imperial Agent, or the Twi’lek Smuggler, but we can tell you now that all classes will include optional non-human species.   Sith Purebloods are “the red-skinned descendants of such notorious Sith Lords as Naga Sadow and Marka Ragnos.”  SW:TOR is the first video game allowing players to choose the original Sith as a playable race. Sith Purebloods originated on Korriban and later settled on Ziost and…

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Know your lore: Jedi Exile

Soeren Kamper

The Jedi Exile was created by Obsidian Entertainment as the primary protagonist in the 2005 PC and Xbox video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords . As of this time, the character called the Jedi Exile has no name, because the player is prompted to create one, or select a randomly generated identity at the start of the game. Because of this, in game characters only refer to her as “the exile.”Although the character’s canon allegiance has not been stated precisely, she is called a “heroine” in The New Essential Guide to Droids. This is backed up by the fact that, as of the release of The Sith Lords, every canon game ending has been the light side version. The Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide has confirmed that the light-side ending is indeed the canonical one. The Exile’s Jedi class is as…

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Jedi Consular Class Reveal + Threat of Peace, Issue #21

Soeren Kamper

It seems that today we get one class reveal, with the last one seemingly reserved for in a week or two. But first, they also have another issue of the comic. Here’s the official news: The twenty-first issue of Threat of Peace™ begins with Lord Angral returning to Korriban in full fury. Based on the message from Master Dar’Nala, Angral accuses Lord Baras of secretly ordering the recent attacks. Meanwhile on Dantooine, Jedi Knight Satele Shan reacts to the accusations against Baras with surprise and skepticism Check out the latest issue of Threat of Peace now. So next is the official class reveal. Here’s the official news: Channeling the power of the Force for strength and wisdom, the Consulars of the Jedi Order cut to the truth of any complicated situation as cleanly as their double-bladed Lightsabers cut down an army of Imperial foes. Whether unlocking long forgotten mysteries of…

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Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995): The Shooter That Gave Star Wars a New Kind of Hero

Soeren Kamper

Before Star Wars games became known for lightsabers, morality systems, squad tactics, and giant cinematic set pieces, there was Star Wars: Dark Forces — a fast, grimy, surprisingly ambitious first-person shooter that helped kick open a whole new side of the galaxy. Released on February 15, 1995, by LucasArts, Dark Forces was the first Star Wars first-person shooter, and it did not just slap stormtroopers onto a generic corridor blaster. It introduced Kyle Katarn, sent players deep into Imperial installations, and built a campaign around sabotage, infiltration, mission objectives, and the Empire’s terrifying Dark Trooper project. Even now, that combination feels like a turning point. This was the moment Star Wars games proved they could do more than simply imitate the films. They could expand the universe in their own voice. For the SWTORStrategies archive, Dark Forces is one of those foundational entries that makes the whole timeline stronger. It…

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Star Wars: Lethal Alliance - A Cosmic Saga Beyond the Lightsabers

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance (2006): The Handheld Mission That Slipped Between the Films

Soeren Kamper

Not every Star Wars game arrives with the same kind of cultural blast radius as Knights of the Old Republic, Battlefront, or Empire at War. Some games land in a quieter lane, tied to a specific platform, a specific moment, and a fanbase that only really discovers later that something interesting was hiding there all along. Star Wars: Lethal Alliance is one of those games. Released in late 2006 for PSP and Nintendo DS, Lethal Alliance came from Ubisoft during a period when Star Wars games were branching into all kinds of directions. On one end of the spectrum, the franchise had blockbuster strategy and shooter titles. On the other, it had handheld experiments like this one: an original story, a new lead character, and a mission set in the volatile gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Ubisoft positioned it as the first original Star Wars…

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Star Wars: Republic Commando (2005) – The Shooter That Made the Clone Wars Feel Like a Military Campaign

Soeren Kamper

Most Star Wars games ask players to become heroes, Jedi, or larger-than-life figures at the center of the galaxy. Star Wars: Republic Commando did something different. Released in 2005, it put players inside the helmet of an elite clone squad leader and treated the Star Wars universe less like myth and more like a war zone. That shift is exactly why the game still stands out. Republic Commando took the Clone Wars setting and filtered it through a squad-based military shooter lens, trading lightsaber fantasy for tactical teamwork, helmet HUDs, and grim frontline missions. A clean way to sum up its importance is this: Republic Commando is the game that proved Star Wars could feel like a boots-on-the-ground military sci-fi shooter without losing its identity. Game Information Title: Star Wars: Republic CommandoRelease year: 2005Developer: LucasArtsPublisher: LucasArtsPlatforms: Xbox, PC, later Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4Genre: Tactical first-person shooterEra of Star Wars…

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) – The RPG That Changed What a Star Wars Story Could Be

Soeren Kamper

When Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched in 2003, it did something few licensed games ever manage: it stopped feeling like a spinoff and started feeling like a major part of the franchise’s identity. Instead of dropping players into a familiar movie-era battlefield, it went thousands of years into the past and built an entirely new corner of the galaxy—one with its own wars, politics, Jedi conflicts, and moral choices. That shift is a big reason the game still matters. KOTOR was not just another Star Wars release in a crowded LucasArts era. It was the game that proved Star Wars could support a full-scale role-playing epic, not just action, spectacle, or nostalgia. A simple way to frame its legacy is this: Game Information Title: Star Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicRelease year: 2003Developer: BioWarePublisher: LucasArtsPlatforms: Xbox, PC, later Mac, iOS, Android, and Nintendo SwitchGenre: Role-playing game (RPG)Era…

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Recommended Star Wars Sites: Our Community Link Hub

Soeren Kamper

Welcome to our Star Wars community link hub. There is no shortage of Star Wars websites out there, but some have been putting in the work for years. This page is our way of highlighting established Star Wars sites covering news, collecting, podcasts, books, fan communities, and the wider galaxy of fandom. We are building this list as a living resource for Star Wars fans who want more great places to read, collect, listen, and connect. If you run an established Star Wars site and think you would be a good fit for this page, feel free to get in touch. Star Wars News and Editorial Jedi NewsOne of the best-known Star Wars news outlets around, covering film, TV, books, events, collecting, podcasts, and fandom culture. Fantha TracksA broad and consistently active Star Wars site with news, features, conventions, interviews, and podcasts all under one roof. TheForce.netOne of the original…

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Star Wars: Battlefront (2004) – The Game That Turned Star Wars Battles Into a Playground

Soeren Kamper

Star Wars: Battlefront (2004) is the moment Star Wars games stopped asking you to be one hero and started asking: what if you were just another soldier in the war? Instead of a tight campaign focused on a single protagonist, Battlefront dropped players into large-scale, objective-driven combat across iconic eras and locations—and let the chaos write the story. A way to put its significance: Battlefront (2004) didn’t just let players visit Star Wars battles—it let them spawn into them. That “boots-on-the-ground in a living battlefield” approach became the series’ identity, influenced later Star Wars shooters, and helped define what console Star Wars multiplayer could feel like in the mid-2000s. Game Information Title: Star Wars: BattlefrontRelease year: 2004Developer: Pandemic StudiosPublisher: LucasArtsPlatforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC (Windows)Genre: Third-person / first-person shooter (large-scale battlefield combat)Era of Star Wars game development: LucasArts Golden Age (1993–2004) Gameplay Overview Battlefront (2004) is built around large maps,…

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Complete List of All Star Wars Games Ever Made (1979–Present)

Soeren Kamper

Over more than four decades, over 100 officially licensed Star Wars video games have been released across arcade machines, consoles, PC, handheld devices, and mobile platforms. Since the release of the first officially licensed Star Wars video game in 1982, the franchise has produced dozens of titles across arcades, consoles, PCs, handheld systems, and mobile platforms. These games have ranged from space combat simulators and role-playing epics to strategy games, shooters, and experimental projects that never made it to release. The history of Star Wars gaming is also closely tied to the evolution of the industry itself. The rise of LucasArts in the 1990s helped define the golden age of Star Wars games, producing classics such as X-Wing, Dark Forces, and Knights of the Old Republic. The closure of LucasArts in 2013 marked a major turning point, shifting development to external studios under publishing agreements. In the years since, Star…

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Star Wars Games (2000–2005): The Golden Age of a Gaming Empire

Soeren Kamper

The early 2000s represent the single most important era in the history of Star Wars gaming. Between 2000 and 2005, the franchise delivered an unprecedented run of critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles across PC, console, and handheld platforms. From genre-defining role-playing games like Knights of the Old Republic to large-scale multiplayer experiences such as Battlefront and the ambitious Star Wars Galaxies MMO, this five-year period reshaped what licensed games could achieve. It was a time when nearly every major Star Wars release felt significant. Developers experimented with new genres, pushed emerging hardware to its limits, and expanded the universe beyond the films in ways that continue to influence modern Star Wars titles. Many of the mechanics, storytelling approaches, and gameplay systems introduced during these years remain central to Star Wars gaming today. This article documents the complete era of Star Wars games released between 2000 and 2005 — widely…

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Jon Favreau: “We Gotta Up Our Game” for The Mandalorian & Grogu — and Grogu Has Leveled Up

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The jump from Disney+ to cinema isn’t being treated casually. In a new interview with Screen Rant, Jon Favreau explains that The Mandalorian & Grogu required a fundamental shift in scale and ambition. “We gotta up our game now for the movie theater,” Favreau said. And he meant it literally. Built for IMAX, Not for Pausing Favreau made it clear the film isn’t just a stretched-out TV episode: “We gotta up our game now for the movie theater, and that means taller aspect ratios for IMAX, building sets that take full advantage of…. We want to take you on an adventure, and that adventure has to fill up the screen and has to be something where people at this moment in time when so much is competing for your attention, that you’re gonna stop what you’re doing and you’re gonna go to a movie theater, and you’re gonna sit down…

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Best Star Wars Games Ranked by Replayability

Soeren Kamper

Looking for the most replayable Star Wars games? Titles like Star Wars: The Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic, and classic Battlefront II still stand out thanks to strong systems, player choice, and active communities. Not all Star Wars games are created equal — and even fewer are worth replaying years after release. Some titles are unforgettable the first time through, but lose their magic once the credits roll. Others keep pulling players back thanks to strong systems, player choice, mods, multiplayer modes, or ongoing content. This ranking focuses on replayability above all else. Not nostalgia alone. Not review scores. But the games that still work in 2026 — and give you a reason to return. What Makes a Star Wars Game Truly Replayable? Before ranking the games, it’s worth defining what replayability actually means in practice. A replayable Star Wars game typically offers at least one of the…

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Star Wars: Obi-Wan Was Released on This Day in 2001

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

Before prestige TV series and open-world adventures, Star Wars experimented in all kinds of directions. On this day in 2001, one of the more unusual entries arrived: Star Wars: Obi-Wan. It wasn’t a blockbuster hit. It wasn’t a critical darling. But it was an early attempt to put players directly in the boots of a Jedi — lightsaber, Force powers, and all — at a time when that idea was still being figured out. Why this matters now With Obi-Wan Kenobi firmly re-established as a central figure in modern Star Wars storytelling, it’s easy to forget how rare solo Jedi games once were. In 2001, playing as a single Force user in a fully 3D action game was still experimental territory. Star Wars: Obi-Wan arrived before Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, before modern combat systems, and long before cinematic third-person action games became standard. This was an early step — and…

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Female hunter with Risen Mizuha nude mod standing on wooden stairs in Monster Hunter Rise, posing with arms raised.

Monster Hunter Rise Risen Mizuha Nude Mod – A Bold, Stylish Overhaul for Players Who Want… Less Armor

Novara Skuara

Monster Hunter Rise has no shortage of flashy armor sets, but sometimes you just want something a little more… minimalist. The Risen Mizuha Nude Mod delivers exactly that—an unapologetically bold rework that strips the armor down to the bare essentials. Literally. If you’ve been browsing for Monster Hunter Rise nude mods or custom cosmetic overhauls, this particular mod makes the Risen Mizuha set look nothing like its spooky, ethereal original design. Instead, you get a clean, detailed, fully customized nude body that replaces the armor entirely. It’s not subtle—but that’s the point. The creator describes it plainly:“素体から大きさや配置をこねくり回して裸にしたmodです”A rough translation: “I tweaked and rearranged the base body to make it nude.”Exactly what it says on the tin. Below is everything you need to know before installing the Risen Mizuha nude mod, including features, setup instructions, compatibility tips, and why so many players gravitate toward these cosmetic NSFW conversions. What the Risen…

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Duet Night Abyss – No Panties Player Girl Mod: A Spicy Minimalist Upgrade for Your Heroine (NSFW)

Novara Skuara

Duet Night Abyss has built a reputation for its stylish combat, moody atmosphere, and characters that already blur the line between elegance and attitude. So it was only a matter of time before the modding community stepped in with their own… interpretations. Enter the No Panties Player Girl Mod, a tiny tweak that somehow manages to make a very noticeable difference. If your goal is to give the main heroine a more daring, unfiltered look—one that fits right in with the game’s mature aesthetic—this mod checks exactly one box, and it does it unapologetically. And yes, because you asked: 📥 : Download link A Minimalist Mod With Maximum Impact There’s beauty in simplicity. Some mods overhaul entire texture sets, adjust lighting systems, or replace animations. This one?It removes a single clothing item. That’s it.That’s the pitch.But it adds a bold visual twist to the player character, leaning fully into Duet…

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Resident Evil 4 (2023) Clone Scout Trooper Mod – When the Empire Crashes the Village

Novara Skuara

Survival horror and Star Wars don’t usually share the same battlefield, but modders thrive on asking “why not?” Enter the Resident Evil 4 (2023) Clone Scout Trooper mod, which lets you trade Leon’s rugged jacket for the cold, polished armor of the Galactic Republic’s frontline scouts. Suddenly, surviving parasite-infested villagers feels less like a horror campaign and more like a Black Ops mission on Endor gone wrong. Download the Clone Scout Trooper mod here Why Resident Evil 4 and Star Wars Actually Work Together At first glance, swapping Leon for a Clone Scout Trooper seems bizarre—after all, you’re moving from lightsabers and starfighters to chainsaws and crossbows. But think about it: both Resident Evil and Star Wars thrive on tension, strategy, and impossible odds. The Ganados may not be stormtroopers, but they come in relentless waves just the same. Add in the eerie village setting and you almost get the…

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SWG Legends Loot Box Update and Screenshot Contest: Here's What You Need to Know

SWG Legends Loot Box Update and Screenshot Contest: Here’s What You Need to Know

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

The galaxy just got a whole lot shinier. SWG Legends recently rolled out a massive overhaul of its loot boxes—introducing and reintroducing over 60 items into the game’s Heroic content rewards. And now, they want you to show off your haul. In classic SWG Legends fashion, they’re turning this update into a party with the “Show Us Your Loot!” screenshot competition, and yes, there’s real-life loot on the line. Read the official announcement here. Over 20,000 Loot Boxes (and Counting) According to the dev post, players have already cracked open more than 20,000 loot boxes since the update dropped on July 20. That’s a lot of clicking—and even more treasure hunting. Whether you’re chasing down Epics, hoarding deco, or still looking for that one drop, it’s clear the new loot injection has sparked a resurgence in Heroic content. The community’s feedback after the last stats post was so strong, the…

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Star Wars: Dark Forces II Gets a Gorgeous Unreal Engine 5 Remake – Kyle Katarn Returns in HD Glory

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

In a galaxy where AAA Star Wars games can take years to develop and mods carry the franchise’s soul on their pixelated backs, one brave fan has decided to do what Lucasfilm won’t: bring Kyle Katarn back in style. That’s right—Star Wars: Dark Forces II, the beloved 1997 FPS-slash-Jedi-origin-story, is being remade in Unreal Engine 5 by a dedicated modder, and it looks absolutely stunning. Cue the nostalgia, sharpen your lightsabers, and prepare to shoot first and ask questions later. Dark Forces II: The Cult Classic That Laid the Jedi Groundwork Before Jedi: Survivor, before The Force Unleashed, there was Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight—a gritty, groundbreaking game where you played as Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial turned mercenary turned Jedi who’s basically what you’d get if Han Solo and Obi-Wan had a grumpy lovechild. The game combined: In short, Dark Forces II was the moment Star Wars gaming got…

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JKGalaxies 1.3.25 Released: Star Wars Modding Enters Hyperspace (Again)

Matt "ObiWaN" Hansen

JKGalaxies, the multiplayer mod that refuses to quit—and we mean that in the best way possible—has just launched version 1.3.25, and it’s loaded with gameplay tweaks, quality-of-life upgrades, and a deeper commitment to that sweet, sweet Star Wars chaos. If you’ve ever wanted a Star Wars shooter with lightsaber clashes, Mandalorian tech, bounty hunter tactics, and the raw unpredictability of human multiplayer opponents, JKGalaxies has likely been on your radar. With 1.3.25 now live, the mod continues its mission to evolve Jedi Academy’s multiplayer roots into something sharper, faster, and far more playable in 2025. What Is JKGalaxies? At its core, JKGalaxies is a total conversion mod for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, transforming the aging single-player game into a fast-paced, team-based multiplayer experience. Think of it as Battlefront meets Counter-Strike, but with lightsabers, flamethrowers, jetpacks, bacta grenades, and more headshots than you can count. Players choose between different…

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