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….
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TL-50 Heavy Repeater: Andor’s Surprise Live-Action Debut
Andor Episode 10, titled “Make It Stop,” brought a hidden gem to the Star Wars universe’s live-action fold: the TL-50 Heavy Repeater. For hardcore Star Wars gamers, this isn’t just any blaster—it’s a weapon with serious history. The TL-50 first made its debut in Jedi Outcast, a classic game from 2002 that solidified its place in Star Wars gaming lore. Later, the weapon found new life in DICE’s Star Wars Battlefront games, reimagined with stunning graphics and devastating firepower. Now, thanks to Andor, it’s officially part of live-action canon. The Origin Story: Jedi Outcast The TL-50 Heavy Repeater was first wielded by Kyle Katarn, the rogue Jedi turned mercenary who became a fan-favorite in the Jedi Knight series. In Jedi Outcast, the weapon was known for its insane rate of fire and devastating power. It wasn’t just a blaster; it was a room-clearer. The secondary fire mode unleashed a concussive…
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Free on Epic Games Store – But Only for a Limited Time
It’s May the 4th season again, and you know what that means—time for lightsabers, nostalgia, and unexpected free stuff. This year, the Epic Games Store is bringing the Force (and a whole lot of bricks) with a limited-time deal that’s hard to ignore: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is completely free. No credits required. No haggling with Watto. Just a simple click and boom—you’ve got one of the most charming and chaotic Star Wars video game experiences of all time, permanently in your game library. The catch? It’s only available until May 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. So if you’ve ever wanted to see Darth Vader slip on a banana peel, now’s the time. 🧱 What Is LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga? If the words “LEGO,” “Star Wars,” and “space combat with slapstick humor” bring a warm smile to your face, then congratulations—you’re already the target audience….
Ubisoft Gears Up for Star Wars Day with New Content for Star Wars Outlaws and Brawlhalla
If you were planning to spend May the 4th sitting quietly and not thinking about Star Wars, Ubisoft has other plans. This year, the publisher is throwing its lightsaber into the ring with updates across two very different corners of its game catalog: the hotly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws and the crossover-heavy brawler Brawlhalla. So whether you’re a bounty hunter chasing your next payday or a side-scrolling fighter looking to knock a Jedi off the map, there’s something new coming your way this Star Wars Day. Star Wars Outlaws: The Galaxy Is Almost Ready Let’s start with the big one. Star Wars Outlaws is Ubisoft’s upcoming open-world adventure set in the galaxy far, far away. While full gameplay access is still somewhere on the horizon, Star Wars Day 2025 is shaping up to deliver a few new details. Expect teasers. Expect maybe a behind-the-scenes look. And if the stars align,…
EA Layoffs Hit Respawn: What It Means for Star Wars Jedi 3 and the Future of the Galaxy
There’s a disturbance in the Force—and it’s not just another Death Star blowing up. Electronic Arts has quietly swung its corporate lightsaber and laid off around 100 developers at Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the beloved Star Wars Jedi series. Yes, that includes some of the folks working on Star Wars Jedi 3, the next chapter in the saga of Cal Kestis, Force-sensitive poncho connoisseur. And no, this isn’t just another business-as-usual reshuffle. It’s part of a wider EA maneuver that has seen hundreds of jobs slashed across multiple departments. While the droids you’re looking for are still safe (for now), some serious behind-the-scenes shakeups have fans of Star Wars games—and those keeping an eye on the industry—wondering: what’s next? EA’s Layoff Spree Hits Respawn Right in the Core According to multiple sources, EA recently trimmed its workforce by approximately 670 positions, with 100 of those cuts coming from Respawn…