When the dust settled after The Game Awards, one thing became clear: Star Wars didn’t just show up — it dominated the conversation. According to post-event analytics, the Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic tease trailer emerged as the most watched trailer of the entire show, outperforming reveals from some of the biggest franchises in gaming. For a brand that already carries enormous cultural weight, the numbers confirm that interest in Star Wars games is not just strong — it’s accelerating. And it wasn’t a one-hit moment. Fate of the Old Republic Was Everywhere Beyond raw viewership, Fate of the Old Republic also ranked as the second most written-about game following The Game Awards. That metric matters just as much as views, if not more. It reflects sustained discussion, analysis, speculation, and editorial coverage — the kind of attention that doesn’t disappear once the trailer ends. For a project…
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Star Wars Legend Ahmed Best Wins Impact Award at The Game Awards
Ahmed Best has officially added another milestone to his career — and this one hits especially hard for Star Wars fans. At The Game Awards, Best received the Impact Award for South of Midnight, the video game he directed. The award recognizes projects that make a meaningful cultural, emotional, or social impact — and the moment marked a powerful full-circle achievement for one of Star Wars’ most misunderstood and ultimately vindicated figures. From Jar Jar Binks to Industry Recognition For Star Wars fans, Ahmed Best will always be remembered as the performer behind Jar Jar Binks, a character that became one of the most controversial in the franchise’s history. What often gets lost in that conversation is the toll that backlash took on Best personally — something he has spoken about openly in recent years. That context makes this award matter. Winning the Impact Award isn’t just recognition of South…