We’ve talked about betting and gambling in Star Wars before. It was present in the movies and in one way or another, it’s mentioned or referenced in most of the lore. What if you could bet on rancor fights in SWTOR like we see in the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II trailer? Honestly, it makes sense to think in terms of the Star Wars Universe. As you may recall, Jabba the Hutt kept a rancor in a dark chamber below his throne room. When Skywalker killed it, Jabba was outraged and ordered the Jedi and his friends to be publicly executed. Think of it like a high roller losing his favorite race horse. No one would be happy about that. Rancors or the bull rancor have often been part of many Star Wars games, too, often written into mini bosses or even main bosses. The look sometimes changes but…
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5 Unreal Engine Star Wars Fan Games
You know we love fan-created Star Wars stuff here. While some of it is very amateur, honestly, it’s all a lot of fun. Maybe that’s because only true Star Wars fans can appreciate it. The Retro Gaming Magazine has five great Unreal Engine Star Wars fan games you are going to want to hurry and check out before they get shut down by Disney/LucasArts. On the list? Star Wars Dark Forces Star Wars Dark Forces 2 Star Wars Rogue Squadron Star Wars Episode 1 Racer Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (already shut down, sadly) This one was a real heartbreaker because we (and many of you) were big KOTOR fans. I was so excited to tell you about this project and then LucasArts came along and gave it the ax. Are there any Unreal Engine remakes or fan games you’d add to the list? Let us know about…
We Want More Star Wars Games (But Without Jedi?)
I think something we can all agree on is that we want more Star Wars games. I’ve been writing about it here for years and even more sadly, written about it each time an anticipated Star Wars game got canned. And honestly, it sucks. Which is why a lot of fans are excited about the latest Star Wars game on the way – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. And there’s also that little Lego Star Wars game I keep talking about… But anyway, back to Fallen Order. It may be the next game we’re getting, but is it really the next Star Wars game fans wanted? Robert Endyo from Gameverse has a theory that Star Wars gamer fans want to see less Jedi. Gamers would also like games that would be great as eSports. This site provides the best strategies for e-sports betting. Here’s some of what he has to…
Star Wars: Dark Forces Fan Remake
There is a fan remake of Star Wars: Dark Forces in Unreal Engine 4 and it is now available for download. Created by Obsidian Entertainment’s senior environment artist, Jason Lewis, this remake aimed to recreate the first level from the game in Epic’s engine. The map doesn’t have any enemies so it’s just for recreation, but it looks to deliver on the fun. The attention to detail is really amazing and it also gives us a visual of what a modern take on this classic Star Wars shooter might look like. See it in action here: For those who may not remember, Star Wars: Dark Forces is a first-person shooter that came out in 1995. It used Jedi Engine, a game engine created especially for the game. It had some really cool features that were previously unheard of for a first-person shooter at the time, like multiple floored level design…
Vader Immortal Arrives on Oculus Rift
Vader Immortal arrives on Oculus Rift, bringing the VR experience to yet another platform, while lightsabers come to Oculus Home. Here, you get to step inside the shoes of a smuggler and also navigate Darth Vader’s fortress. You get your very own droid companion and there are many story-driven elements for you to explore. Here’s a full gameplay video from Star Wars Theory: He’s given us over 44 minutes of gameplay footage in this video. And he has this to say: “This was unimaginable. The gameplay was cool, but the STORY WAS WHAT MADE IT LEGIT. This raises so many theories it’s unbelievable. Who was Vader speaking to? Snoke?” If you like it, please support his channel. More info on how you can support in the description of the video. I do not have Oculus Rift so I was really excited that he did this video for us. Oculus has…
How Does the Star Wars Franchise Allow Low-Budget Gamers to Get Involved?
With all the numerous Star Wars games out there to choose from, dedicated fans who want to buy them all can be faced with huge expenses. The market for games from the George Lucas-created franchise is continuing to expand, with some titles much better than others. So what is the best way for low-budget players with limited spending money to get into the games? Star Wars is Everywhere – there’s Almost too much Choice Since the release of A New Hope in 1977, Star Wars has risen to being one of the most successful franchises ever created. The space adventure is everywhere and spans films, games and every type of merchandise imaginable. Fans want to immerse themselves in Star Wars-related things as much as possible, but it can be a costly business. How Does Star Wars Draw in Players Compared to Other Games? Welcome bonuses and offers are often used in the gaming industry to…
LucasFilm Games is Hiring
Lucasfilm is looking to get back into the games industry. They have posted a list of jobs at Disney Careers. Many of these are positions for Lucasfilm Games. There are open positions for: Producer Brand Art Coordinator Brand Marketing Coordinator Assistant Producer Associate Brand Art Director Associate Brand Marketing Manager Assistant Producer – Asia Could this mean a revival of LucasArts? It’s too early to tell right now because it seems like it’s just going to be LucasFilm for games under the existing EA contract. It’s actually not likely that it’s a revival of LucasArts we we knew it before. Most likely, it’s something else. These are publisher positions, not developer positions, so they are not doing internal games. Instead, they are working on projects already in the EA/Disney umbrella. Either way, it’s interesting. And if you’re looking for a position in the industry, this could be a great open…
Evolution of Star Wars Games 1982 – 2018
★Evolution of Star Wars games from Atari to PlayStation 4★ ★1982 – 2018★ Star Wars gaming is as old as me! Every year or so, I get excited about writing one of these. This year, there’s an awesome video compilation I can add to it (up to 2018 games). Perhaps we will FINALLY see some great new Star Wars games added to the mix in 2019 so next year’s roundup article and video will have some new material. Seriously though, every time I look at this, I see how far things have really come. How far the gaming industry has come, how much the graphics and playstyle has evolved, and how much we must love our Star Wars because it’s still alive and well for new generations to enjoy! Check out the video to see a mashup of all of these great Star Wars games over the years (over 35…
Star Wars Games: Top 5 Honourable Mentions
Star Wars games are like a fine wine – they only age better with time. But to be fair, the saga had its ups and downs throughout almost three decades of existence on the gaming market. Back in the mid-1990s and ‘00s, there have been more than two dozen Star Wars universe-themed games released explicitly for PC, and frankly, not every release fulfilled the developer expectations. Just like the movies, some games are remembered much more fondly than others. There’s even this common saying about the whole deal – for every beloved Star Wars game, there’s half-dozen of the ‘ehh’ ones. But today is not about the dark side of the Star Wars games industry. Today’s all about those all-time classics, amongst which, there’s even a game that, by some fans, is considered as being better than the entire film saga! Is the force still strong with such a bold…
Best star wars board games
Star Wars characters always continue to keep occupying our minds due to the excellent star war board games which have been around for quite a while. Complex strategies and decision making keeps you addicted to these board games and helps you in exploring the span of universe. Individuals interested in exploring Star Wars Universe can check out these 4 most played star wars board games. Star Wars: Rebellion This game allows upto two to four players and engages in a highly entertaining battle between Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. Whether you are on either side, players need to emerge victorious in Galactic Civil War. The conditions to be successful for both sides are not the same and different tactics are needed to be deployed to defeat the opponent. Players control troop movements, starships and systems to defeat the opposite army, Galactic Empire have authority over legions of Stormtroopers, swarms of…
Star Wars PlayStation Evolution (1995-2017)
You know how I love talking about the evolution of Star Wars games here. There have been so many games to come out since 1982 with Star Wars themes. We continue to love them, play them, and reminisce on them even today. For today’s post, I’ve found a little gem focused on a specific type of Star Wars game – the PlayStation platform. We have had Star Wars themed games for the PlayStation since 1995. In this video from PSNext, we can see the full evolution of Star Wars games for the this platform – from those early days in 1995 (when I was just a girl) to as recently as 2017. What will the future hold for PlayStation and Star Wars? Only time will tell. In the meantime, check out this video for a recap of all the Star Wars games PlayStaion has brought to us over the years….
2019 Star Wars Gaming Forecast – What Can We Expect?
We are all about Star Wars video games here, and we’ve been talking a lot about games of the past, current games keeping fans busy, and also the many, many canceled games that will sadly never see the light of day. So, now we’re going to talk about the future of Star Wars games. What’s in the forecast for 2019 and beyond? What are you most looking forward to? When it comes to mobile games, here’s a recap of standings: Galaxy of Heroes looks like it will remain as popular as ever. Force Arena is shutting down. Rivals was canceled. Rise to Power was also canceled. PC/ Platform Games: Battlefront II might get some new content. Vader Immortal: This is a VR game slated to release on the Occulus Quest, which is a $400 VR platform In the world of roleplaying games,The Rise of the Separatists sourcebook comes out this year! Jedi Fallen Order: Was announced with very little…
Troubling Times for EA Star Wars Games
We’ve written quite a bit here about the rise and fall of so many Star Wars games. In recent years, this has always included talk of Electronic Arts. That’s because EA are the only ones who can make Star Wars games, at least for now. On May 6, 2013, Disney and Electronic Arts announced that the two companies had signed a ten-year deal to make Star Wars games. This would be a deal that many would later question, as it doesn’t seem to be working out for either party as well as they had hoped. It’s certainly not working out for the fans the way that we had hoped. Kotaku recently published a piece that talks about this exact problem – EA’s Troubled Decade of Star Wars Games. Here’s part of what they had to say: ““Back in 2013, Star Wars was in a rough place. The most recent movie had been 2005’s Revenge of…
EA Cancels Open-World Star Wars Game
And another one bites the dust! Sad news in the land of Star Wars games as another one has been officially cancelled. This is so frustrating, from someone who love Star Wars games and loves bringing you news and updates about new games. It seems every time we start to get excited about a potential game in the works, we get the inevitable news that it will be cancelled. It’s practically a pattern at this point! The latest victim of this trend is Electronic Arts’ open-world Star Wars games that was in process. The project was code-named Orca, according to info released by people close to EA’s Vancouver projects. It was very early in development but would involve playing as a scoundrel or bounty hunter who could explore various open-world planets and work with different factions across the Star Wars universe. Little more was known about it since it was not publicly…
EA Scraps Unnamed Star Wars
Electronic Arts recently announced their intention to cancel the as yet unnamed Star Wars open world game project initially started by Visceral Games in 2013 prior to the studio’s final closure, the project also received a major overhaul during 2017. When contacted for a commentary the EA spokesperson failed to provide an outright confirmation of the cancellation of the project, which was under development in EA’s Vancouver studio. Instead, the spokesperson issued a noncommittal statement regarding the game’s current and future development. The spokesperson went on to praise the work done by their Vancouver team further stating the team’s work continues and would evolve into possible future Star Wars games and content. He also said they were fully committed to creating additional Star Wars games and that they were extremely excited about Respawn’s new release Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, inferring they would share more about their new projects when…
The History of Star Wars: Republic Commando
“In the pantheon of fictional universes, few are as rife with memorable characters as Star Wars. ” Ah, that is so very true. We love learning more about Star Wars and the various games built on the Star Wars universe. That’s why we love these ‘history of’ videos so much. GVMERS has a great series of history videos on Star Wars games and if you have not seen them yet, you should definitely check out their channel. Here’s a great one on The History of Star Wars Republic Commando. Whether you’ve played Republic Commando, or only heard of it, you will appreciate this video that tells you all about the game, its history, and how it came to be. It’s a really great game that still resonates with Star Wars fans and gamers today. I encourage you to give the video a watch. It’s under 20 minutes and it’s really…
The 8 Biggest Star Wars Games on PS4
With one of the most significant fan followings around the world, the Star Wars series has surely won millions of hearts. In fact, there is an entire day in commemoration of this series on the 4th of May. This date was chosen for its pun on the moniker ‘May the force be with you’ as ‘May the Fourth be with you.’ It has an entire TV series, films, comics, and video games to offer a glimpse into the world of its characters and the outer space. Sure, you can play with heart bingo, but Star Wars games have a flavor of their own. When it comes to video games, The Star Wars series doesn’t fail to impress. There are numerous games and versions available that make it difficult to choose from, and you are left asking for more. Here I have tried to list down sure Star War Games compatible…
10 Star Wars Games You’ll Get to Play
Star Wars is arguably the king of sci-fi epics. But when it comes to video games, they aren’t exactly that big. However, it does not mean there we don’t have some great Star Wars games out there. It doesn’t matter if you love playing web casino games our not, we are sure you would love playing Star Wars games too. The Ten Best Star Wars Games You Will Love to Play Here is a look at 10 of the best Star Wars Video Games that you should never miss out. Episode One: Battle for Naboo. The Battle for Naboo was an unfairly underrated gem, perhaps because it was based in Episode 1. First released in November 2000, the game was ship shooter released on the N64 and PC. It included land, water and aerial combats. Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader This game allowed you to join the most daring pilots…
The 10 Best Star Wars Video Games, Officially Ranked
Star Wars is arguably the king of sci-fi epics. But when it comes to video well they aren’t exactly “king”. This, however, does not mean there ain’t some good video games out there which revolutionized the gaming world. Just like the popular roulette games out there, you will find some great Star Wars video games. Here is a look at 10 of the best Star Wars Video Games. Episode One: Battle for Naboo. The Battle for Naboo was an unfairly underrated gem. This might be because it was based in Episode 1. It was first released in November 2000. The game was ship shooter released on the N64 and PC. It included land, water and aerial combats. Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader This game allowed you to join the most daring pilots of Star Wars including Luke Skywalker. It lets you join in the cockpit as you and other pilots…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: The Road Ahead: July, 2018
It’s time again for the quarterly Road Ahead, where the game devs over at Star Wars: Galaxy of heroes reveal some of what the team is planning to accomplish in the upcoming months for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and give insight into the development process, as well as what you can expect to see from the team in that time for some of our larger updates. Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic This July marks the 15th anniversary of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Created by BioWare, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic delivered a deep, compelling role-playing experience filled with exciting new characters that were introduced into the Star Wars™ universe. To celebrate the anniversary, we are thrilled to be bringing some more beloved characters from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, including…
Lenova is Updating Star Wars: Jedi Challenges
Lenovo and Disney are rolling out a new mode for their Star Wars: Jedi Challenges game and this means you’re going to face off against your buds in lightsaber duels. How awesome is that?! Lenovo is rolling out an update to its Stars Wars: Jedi Challenges title that introduces local multiplayer. Lightsaber Versus Mode is a new feature that lets players battle their friends in AR lightsaber duels. Both players will need a Lenovo Mirage AR Headset, Lightsaber controller and a tracking beacon, costing $199. That’s a hefty investment for most people, unless you have a couple hundred bucks to blow, or you already have the set for other games and AR stuff. Lenova announced the news in a press release earlier today: “In Lightsaber Versus Mode, players are guided by visual cues indicating when and where to block, dodge, and strike,” Lenovo wrote. “As players face off, the battle increases in difficulty until one…
A New Star Wars Themed Game is Coming to Mobile
Augmented Reality Star Wars Holo Chess is a new came coming to IOS soon. Jedi Challenges is an iOS app developed by Disney that leverages ARkit. Until very recently, you had to buy a bulky headset if you wanted to play some of the games that were available for it. Now, things are changing. in addition to the changes, we see some new games being added to the lineup. One of which is holo-chess. The game made its first a brief appearance aboard the Millenium Falcon during Episode IV. You saw R2-D2 and Chewbacca play a game. You saw it again in later movies and in Star Wars games. This new game is sadly only for Apple devices at this time, but you can play on iPhone or iPad. You’re probably going to get a better experience from devices with a bigger screen, but you can use any IOS device if you just…
Every Star Wars Game Ever – 10 Minute Video Compilation
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see every Star Wars game ever made in one video compilation? Epic, right? Well, now you can do exactly that! I love Star Wars and I love gaming. No surprise, I love Star Wars games. Never have I seen them all highlighted in one great video like this one from IGN in such a concise, but detailed way. Some of the most popular or notable games are highlighted and given more attention, but nothing is left out. See the games, their titles, the covers, and learn what platform they were on. You will see the full evolution of the Star Wars gaming universe, with it getting really exciting in the 90s up to today. The whole video is about 10 minutes long so it’s not going to take you all day, either. Get a fun, quick rundown of all these great…
The Future of Star Wars Games
You know how we love our Star Wars games here. It’s what the entire site is about! Well, let’s talk games for a bit here. I’ve been playing Star Wars games for as long as I can remember and every time a new one is in production or released, I’m excited to try it out. Admittedly, they’re not all for me, but that’s the beauty of the Star Wars universe and the popularity of it all – they just keep making more games. But… what if they stopped? Or what if the games they make aren’t the ones the fans really want? Or what if we get bored of the same old, same old they keep shoving at us? What then? This article from Hardcore Gamer discusses the topic of the future of Star Wars games and we think they have some really great points. So rather than say again…