2+ week, 3+ day ago (329+ words) For almost 50 years, Star Wars has inspired been a major inspiration for many sides of pop culture, including some The post The Galactic Appeal of "Star Wars" Games appeared first on Star Wars News Net. For almost 50 years, Star Wars has inspired been a major inspiration for many sides of pop culture, including some of the most beloved video games in history. From early arcade shooters to modern, open-world adventures like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the franchise"s combination of myth, lore, and war has always translated perfectly into interactive entertainment. For many fans, Star Wars games provide the most immersive way to experience the galaxy far, far away " giving players the chance to wield a lightsaber, pilot an X-wing, or even command a Star Destroyer. In the early days, Star Wars arcade cabinets captured the magic through wire-frame graphics…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (386+ words) The Golden Age of Star Wars Video Games The early 2000s are often considered the golden era of Star Wars gaming. Legendary titles such as Knights of the Old Republic, Battlefront II, and The Force Unleashed cemented the franchise's reputation as a powerhouse in the gaming industry. These games combined cinematic storytelling with thrilling gameplay, giving fans a chance to live out their Jedi or Sith fantasies. More recent attempts, such as Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, have shown there's still life in the franchise. However, the gaming landscape has changed dramatically, and Star Wars must now compete in a world dominated by open-world adventures, live-service titles, and online casino crossovers. The Gaming Hiatus and the Future of Star Wars Titles While Jedi: Survivor and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga performed well, the overall release frequency of major Star Wars titles…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (261+ words) On Friday, we had a new Character Spotlight on Barriss Offee. Also, if you're interested in hearing the story of how our own Tom met Rian Johnson by chance in New York City, you will probably be interested in checking out the new episode of'SWNN Live! And if you're not, and you just want to hear a recap of the past 13 years of Disney'Star Wars, well, that's a good reason to tune in too! Before we get started, a quick reminder that you can join our Discord server here. It won't be a lengthy piece tonight; let us begin! "I've talked to so many people over the years, since we made that movie, who have such deep connections to Star Wars and who have deep connections to that movie, and so it's been the most positive experience I've ever had…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (343+ words) Many developers adopted choice-based storytelling after the success of Knights of the Old Republic. The idea that a player's decisions can shape the outcome of a game became a core design principle for modern RPGs. The alignment system, companion relationships, and branching dialogue paths influenced countless later franchises. Several modern titles resemble Star Wars in spirit, design, and overall feel. These games are not part of the franchise, yet they capture many of the elements that made Star Wars iconic. They feature grand space battles, futuristic technology, distinctive energy-based combat, and large interplanetary settings that echo the atmosphere of the original universe. One strong example is the Mass Effect series. Its starship travel, alien cultures, and squad-based missions create a world that often reminds players of the broad galactic scale seen in Star Wars. The mix of advanced tech, deep…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (353+ words) Life in the Star Wars galaxy seems so all-consuming that you can't help but wonder if its citizens need to watch stories on their own TV screens, such is the excitement they get in their own lives. Well, such a thing does indeed exist in Star Wars. The HoloNet has been used to broadcast TV across the galaxy, particularly in Republic space, in both current canon and Legends. Both the Republic and the Empire would use the Holonet News channel to distribute their own propaganda. The Republic broadcast edited footage during the Clone Wars of an attack at Cato Neimoidia to dissuade citizens from thinking they had anything to do with it. The Empire would frequently use the HoloNet to broadcast their own messages, insisting that bars broadcast their messages constantly. They even took over the HoloNet entirely so only…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (516+ words) George Lucas directed the original Star Wars trilogy 50 years ago. Star Wars remains one of the most profitable and popular science fiction stories of all time, with numerous adaptations made from Lucas" vision. Over the last 40 years, particularly during the late 1990s and 2000s, the Star Wars franchise began to expand to video game consoles. Star Wars games cover many different storylines and are developed in first-person and third-person, depending on the video game selected. In one of Star Wars" recent video game releases, Star Wars Outlaws, players can compete in high-stakes table games. Sabacc tournaments are the game"s version of a blend of table games, including poker, blackjack, and baccarat. Explore the open world and participate in Sabacc tournaments and games to receive credits, new items, and inventory, along with other in-game rewards. This immersive feature alone warrants recognition for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (158+ words) Star Wars: Starfighter has been filming for over two months, and now director Shawn Levy has stated that the movie is halfway finished filming. Talking to Deadline at the world premiere of Stranger Things 5, he explained that filming on his movie is going pretty smoothly, and praised Ryan Gosling as a lead actor. He stated that getting the chance to work on the movie was a surreal experience, and a difficult one, but worth every moment: You can view what Shawn Levy said below: " Deadline (@DEADLINE) November 7, 2025 Grant has been a fan of'Star Wars'for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he's not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of'Star Wars'news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago (341+ words) Before we get started, you might be interested in reading Josh's latest Character Spotlight, which focuses on Captain Phasma this week. We also had a new episode of SWNN Live! on Thursday, with Tyler, Tom, and Luke discussing all about Henry Gilroy's quote about Jedi Sabine, among other topics. If you want to get updates on the next time we post a video on YouTube, or just participate in some fun chatter, you can join our Discord server here! "The idea of Sabine training as a Jedi when she is already this fantastic warrior of her own type, we felt like, "This is overkill." Huge props to Kevin, who, on our Discord server (reminder that you can join here), pointed out that the quote above was not included in the episode I linked to in our story. Indeed, I had…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (216+ words) During the episode, some viewers expressed interest in joining our Discord server " if you are also in that group, know that you can do so here! And without further ado, let us begin. "Yeah. I mean, I'd be open to it, although right now I'm not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great." Personally, I was more interested in the follow-up to his infamous 2020 comments about only considering coming back to Star Wars if he ever needed another house. He now told GQ: "That was a real likable quote. Jesus Christ. Y'know, people ask you things, you say stuff, you don't really think about it that much. I said a slightly dickish thing." Let me know in the comments: Do you think…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (524+ words) Happy Sunday, and welcome to a new and special edition of "This Week, In a Galaxy Far, Far Away". StarWarsNewsNet.com turned 13 years old this week, on the anniversary of the announcement, back in 2012, that Disney would be acquiring Lucasfilm and making more Star Wars movies. Today, I'm bringing you a new SWNN Roundtable as some of our staff members look back on how they reacted to the news. More of the usual plugs: Josh posted a new Character Spotlight, this week covering Sy Snootles. Finally, you are more than welcome to join our Discord server here, where we have all sorts of fun while chatting and debating about the things we love. With that, let us begin. Here's a question that I started asking myself this week, in light of the anniversary of the announcement of the Disney acquisition…...