Back in 1999, a little thing called Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace hit theaters. Among the many things it brought to the Star Wars universe—like double-bladed lightsabers and midichlorians—was one particularly thrilling scene: the podrace on Tatooine. If you watched that and thought, I need to do that… minus the risk of fiery explosions, then Star Wars Episode I: Racer was your ticket to speed. Released on this day in 1999, Star Wars Episode I: Racer threw players right into the pilot seat of Anakin Skywalker’s podracer, letting them blast through the canyons of Tatooine, dodge asteroids on Ando Prime, and squeeze through the narrow tubes of Oovo IV. It was blisteringly fast, occasionally frustrating, and absolutely iconic. The Fastest Game in the Galaxy Back in the late ’90s, the idea of racing at 600 miles per hour through desert canyons wasn’t just ambitious—it was practically ludicrous….
Retro Star Wars Games
Classic Star Wars Games Join GOG’s Preservation Program – Updated for Modern Systems
A long time ago, in a galaxy where CD-ROMs ruled the land, Star Wars games delivered pixelated space battles, trench runs, and more explosions than a malfunctioning hyperdrive. Now, thanks to GOG’s Preservation Program, some of those classics are being kept alive — freshly updated and ready for modern systems. Ahead of the upcoming May the 4th celebrations, GOG has announced a new batch of retro Star Wars titles joining their preservation lineup, and they’re throwing a big sale into the mix for good measure. Time to dust off your flight stick, because the Force is very much alive in these re-releases. Which Star Wars Games Just Got the Preservation Treatment? In GOG’s latest announcement, they revealed that multiple iconic Star Wars games have been polished up for today’s gaming platforms. These aren’t flashy remasters — they’re faithful updates to keep the originals running smoothly without needing ancient artifacts like…