Thirteen years ago today, Star Wars invaded Club Penguin. On July 25, 2013, Disney launched the Club Penguin Star Wars Takeover, transforming its cheerful online island into a surprisingly elaborate version of A New Hope. There were lightsabers, Stormtrooper costumes, space battles and a Death Star approaching an island normally occupied by brightly coloured penguins discussing furniture. It was a strange fit. It was also somehow a perfect one. A New Hope, But Everyone Was a Penguin The takeover was built around the story of the original 1977 film. Players travelled from Tatooine to the Death Star before joining the Rebel assault, completing missions and unlocking new rewards along the way. Club Penguin’s own characters were recast in familiar roles. Cadence became Princess Cadence, Sensei appeared as Obi-Wan Sensei, and the villainous polar bear Herbert took the role of Darth Vader as Darth Herbert. This meant one of cinema’s most…
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Patch 7.7 Shakes Things Up: Dynamic Encounters Get Ranked and Ruled
If you’re returning to the galaxy of Star Wars: The Old Republic, patch 7.7 just added a galaxy of fresh content—and one fan dragged out a ruler to rank them all. A recent post at SWTOR Commando lays out a definitive list of the planets hosting 7.7’s dynamic encounters, splitting them into “capital worlds”, “starter planets”, and the icy realm of Ilum. Capital Worlds Take the Crown: Dromund Kaas and Coruscant Dromund KaasTopping the chart is Dromund Kaas. Why? It’s the variety champion. With over 20 unique dynamic encounters, this Sith capital pulls off themed chaos—from lightning-spired attacks to spaceport meltdowns. One cheeky NPC even shouts “What is Xarion hiding?”—a nice nod to timeline lore. And with encounters conveniently placed along travel routes, grinding out those conquest points becomes more a joy ride than a chore.Minor gripe: a few encounters—like “Shock and Awe”—feel over-tuned, and some voice lines play out…
The Best Multiplayer Games to Play on a Date Night
How many times have you ordered food, put on a movie, and after half an hour, realized that you were looking at your phone more than at the TV screen? We’ve all been there. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your evening that isn’t a classic dinner party or another episode of a series (which you’ll probably forget by tomorrow anyway), we’ve got just the thing for you: multiplayer online games. Yes, seriously! We don’t mean boring apps that bombard you with ads at every turn, but fun, cleverly designed games that will make you laugh, make you compete a little, and maybe even discover how good a team you really are. So, sit back, get comfy, and choose the game that suits you best. Why Are Online Games a Great Choice for Date Night? First of all, you get to connect. And in the right way….