Real-time strategy fans still talk about it.Modders never stopped playing it.And somehow… it’s already been 20 years. Star Wars: Empire at War originally launched in February 2006, and it quickly became one of the most beloved Star Wars strategy games ever released. Two decades later, it still has an active player base, a thriving modding scene, and a legacy that few Star Wars games can match. Yes — we’re officially that old. The RTS That Let You Control the Galaxy Developed by Petroglyph Games and published by LucasArts, Empire at War put players in command of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War. Unlike most Star Wars games at the time, this wasn’t about controlling a single hero.It was about controlling entire fleets and planetary invasions. Players could: For many fans, it was the first time Star Wars felt like a fully interactive galactic…
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Star Wars: Armada Lives On – 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 alive—it’s thriving, organizing tournaments, crafting custom expansions, and turning what looked like a retirement party into an underground esports renaissance. Here’s 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 Games’ 2021 announcement that Armada was entering maintenance mode might’ve read like an obituary. But much like Palpatine’s return (somehow), Armada refuses to stay dead. Enter the community—a ragtag group of admirals, modders, tournament organizers, and lore geeks who decided to take the wheel. They’ve filled the void…
Star Wars – Galactic Battlegrounds Saga: Tower Defense – Defend the Galaxy in Style
Star Wars – Galactic Battlegrounds is a classic in its own right, but the Tower Defense Mod brings a whole new layer of strategy and chaos. Remember the thrill of watching your meticulously placed turrets blast through waves of enemy forces? Now, imagine doing that with Imperial Walkers, Rebel Speeders, and a whole lineup of iconic Star Wars units. It’s like tower defense on steroids—intergalactic steroids. Galactic Mayhem Meets Tactical Genius This mod reimagines the Galactic Battlegrounds Saga with one goal in mind: defend or be destroyed. Instead of the usual RTS-style gameplay, you’re tasked with setting up defensive structures across iconic Star Wars landscapes. Hoth, Endor, and Tatooine are no longer just battlegrounds—they’re the front lines of your last stand. The Tower Defense mod introduces a selection of turrets, energy barriers, and minefields that you can strategically place to fend off waves of incoming enemies. And let’s not forget…