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Talking Point Is There A Better-Looking 20-Year-Old Game Than Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II?
Rogue Leader standing by
Feel old, everyone — Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader is now two decades old. The GameCube-exclusive title launched alongside the console itself in the US and was something of a show-stopper in the visuals department. Developer Factor 5 had turned in an excellent arcade-style X-Wing action game with the original...
News That Large Combat Text Box In Star Wars: KOTOR On Switch Is "Intended"
But if you're not a fan, let the dev team know
If you've been enjoying Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on the Nintendo Switch this weekend, one thing you've no doubt noticed is the overly large combat text box that comes up whenever you are engaged in battle. Many players thought it was a bug at first, but Aspyr - the developer behind this...
Review STAR WARS: Knights Of The Old Republic - Still Strong With The Force Despite Dated Design
Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time
The Star Wars universe has always been far richer and more interesting than just the small slice shown off in the massively popular films, although most of this expanded lore has since been ‘decanonized’ shortly after Disney acquired the IP. One of the most notable parts of this legacy content was...
News Don't Forget About Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic, It's Also Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Will you be getting it?
Sure, this week might mark the release of the Grand Theft Auto trilogy, Shin Megami Tensei V, the Zelda Game & Watch and even The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on other platforms, but don't forget about the return of BioWare's legendary RPG classic,
News Aspyr Reveals Two Star Wars Bundles For Nintendo Switch
They're real after all!
Aspyr Media has announced two new physical bundles for Nintendo Switch, both heading to stores this November. The first bundle, Star Wars Jedi Knight Collection, includes both Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy; the second, Star Wars Racer and Commando Combo, features Star Wars:...
News Aspyr Is Bringing The Classic BioWare RPG Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic To Switch
Use the Force this November
Star Wars fans got quite surprised during the latest Nintendo Direct - with Aspyr lifting the lid on its Switch port of BioWare's iconic RPG, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. It'll be arriving on 11th November. "A beloved Star Wars game is coming to Nintendo Switch! Blast off to captivating planets and join...
News Zynga's New Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Has Been Delayed To 2022
Confirmed alongside a new cinematic trailer
Following on from the delay of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Zynga's new "free-to-download" title Star Wars: Hunters has now also been delayed until 2022. The news the game would not make a 2021 release was delivered at the end of a new cinematic trailer featured on Nintendo's YouTube channel. The...
News Yoda Voice Actor Tom Kane Retires After Stroke Affects His Voice
Skywalker Saga will be his last game
Like many voice actors, you may not know what Tom Kane looks like — but Star Wars fans will probably know his voice. Across his three decades of work, he has given voice to Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, Qui-Gon Jinn, C-3PO, Magneto, Professor Utonium, and Darwin, the chimpanzee from The Wild Thornberries. Yoda is...
News First Screenshots Of Zynga's Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Surface Online
Soft launch expected to start soon
Apart from the upcoming release Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, one other title from a galaxy far, far away that's on its way to Nintendo's hybrid system is Star Wars: Hunters. If you don't remember this one, it's a third-person "free-to-download" competitive shooter that's being created by the FarmVille...
News THQ Nordic Appears To Be Releasing Star Wars Double Packs
Update: Here's a look at the box arts
Update #3 [Tue 7th Sep, 2021 07:30 BST]: Here's a look at both of the box arts. We're now just waiting for an official announcement. The release date for both double packs according to Amazon is 16th November, although the game rental service GameFly still has the date down as 26th October. Update #2 [Sun...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Now Set For Spring 2022
Patience you must have...
There are plenty of us that enjoy the LEGO games, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has long been high on many wishlists. A game incorporating all 9 main movies in the LEGO style is hard to resist, even if it includes sections from The Rise of Skywalker. These franchises have been combined multiple times before of...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga "World Premiere" Airing At Gamescom
Give us a release date, Geoff
The highly anticipated release LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was delayed (again) in April, but it seems TT Games will soon be showing us a little more. According to Geoff Keighley, a new look "world premiere" of the upcoming Lego Star Wars game will be shown off at Gamescom's Opening Night Live - taking place next...
News The LEGO Group Announces Its First Ever LEGO CON, Will Air Later This Month
Update: Here's a sneak peek of what's to come...
Update [Sun 6th Jun, 2021 14:30 BST]: Lego has now shared a "sneak peek" of what will be shown at its first ever official LEGO CON. It seems there'll be a "closer look" at some of the latest Super Mario sets and a Q&A featuring Mojang's Lydia Winters. Original article [Thu 3rd Jun, 2021 07:30...
News Aspyr Rolls Out Frame Rate And Performance Update For Star Wars: Republic Commando
Download it today
Star Wars: Republic Commando is a great game, but last month's release on Nintendo Switch didn't go down so well. Players noticed some serious frame rate issues and various other bugs that probably shouldn't have been there in the first place. Fortunately, Aspyr seems to be getting the situation under control - with the developer...
News Celebrate Star Wars Day With These Switch eShop Discounts
May the 4th be with you
If you love all things Star Wars, today is arguably the best day of the year. It's May 4th and that means it's Star Wars day! Apart from the launch of the new animated series The Bad Batch on Disney Plus, Star Wars is also celebrating with a huge video game sale across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. "big...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Dev Working On Patch To Resolve Nintendo Switch Issues
Hopes to have it fixed by "early May"
Star Wars: Republic Commando didn't experience the best launch when it arrived on the Nintendo Switch earlier this month. As you might have noticed, there were some distracting frame rate issues. Other versions of the game have also experienced some problems. While Aspyr - the team behind the port - has already...
Rumour Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic 'Remake' Is Being Handled By Aspyr
Is there hope of a Switch version?
BioWare's Knights of the Old Republic is one of the most beloved games in the Star Wars series, and rumours that it's getting the remake treatment have predictably excited some fans. However, there's been nothing to give Switch-owning fans much hope of seeing it on their console – until now, that is. Bloomberg's...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Dev Apparently Investigating Switch Frame Rate Issues
"hopefully we'll be able to resolve them soon"
If you got your hands on Star Wars: Republic Commando for Nintendo Switch earlier this week, you might have noticed - or at least heard - about some distracting frame rate issues in this version. We've had a bit of a mixed experience, too. Videos on YouTube show the game's frame rate can be anywhere...
Review Star Wars: Republic Commando - Not An Elegant Weapon, But Still A Blast
Super Troopers
A long time ago...well, in 2005, LucasArts took a bit of a risk and threw us all a curveball with a Star Wars offering that eschewed Jedis and lightsabers, the Force, epic dogfights and much of the fantastical heroics that fans expect from the series, in favour of a dark and gritty tactical take on everyone's favourite space opera...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed (Again)
"we're going to need more time"
Sadly, this is not a joke - it's just been posted by TT Games a few days after 1st April. The developer has made the tough decision to delay LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, again. After delaying the game last August, until Spring 2021, it's now put out a message stating how it will no longer be able to make this...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Getting A Limited Run Switch Release
Pre-orders open April 16th
If there's a series of games the Nintendo Switch needs more of, it's gotta be Star Wars. So far there's only been a handful of titles from this universe made available and the hybrid system is already four years old. To bolster the library of Star Wars games on the platform, Aspyr Media will be bringing the first-person...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Landing On Switch This April
I have a good feeling about this
Aspyr Media has made a name for itself lately with Star Wars fans. Having previously released Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Episode 1: Racer on Switch,
Arriving "later this year"
FarmVille developer Zynga and Lucasfilm Games have joined forces to announce Star Wars: Hunters. It's a new online third-person competitive shooter, is "free-to-download" and will be arriving on the Switch, App Store and Google Play later this year. The game takes place after the fall of the Galactic Empire and is...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Appears To Be On The Way To Switch
The force is strong with this one
The 2005 LucasArts release Star Wars: Republic Commando appears to be en route to the Nintendo Switch. Well-known dataminer @NWPlayer123 has spotted a Nintendo server update that seemingly confirms Aspyr Media is publishing Republic Commando on the Switch. Aspyr is the same team that has ported across Star Wars:...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Will Feature Around 300 Playable Characters
And 28 unique locations to visit
Star Wars fans are in for quite the treat this Spring when LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga arrives on Nintendo Switch. During a recent interview with the Official PlayStation Magazine, the game's Lead hub designer, Dawn McDiarmid, confirmed the number of playable characters you'll be able to take control of in...
News Star Wars Video Games Join Forces Under Lucasfilm Games
The beginning of a "new era"
Lucasfilm Games will now be the "official identity" of all Star Wars video game releases from Lucasfilm moving forward. Lucasfilm's legacy in the video game industry obviously stretches back decades. With Star Wars entering a "new and unprecedented phase of creativity", Lucasfilm Games will be developed in collaboration...
News The Mandalorian And Baby Yoda Join Fortnite's Fifth Season
Kratos from PlayStation's God of War also revealed
Update [Thu 3rd Dec, 2020 05:30 GMT]: Epic has now officially confirmed The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda for the Season 5 Battle Pass of Fortnite Chapter 2. They'll be joined by a bunch of other new characters, which you can see in the videos below. In related news, the PlayStation icon and
News Every Switch Star Wars Game Is Currently On Sale, But You'll Have To Be Quick
Sale ends today
If you're wanting to add to your Star Wars game collection, today's certainly the day to do it. Every Star Wars title currently available on Switch has been reduced on the eShop across Europe and North America, but the sale ends later today. You can see all of the lovely discounts for yourselves below. UK/Europe (Ends 2nd Nov,...
News It's Official, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed Until Spring 2021
Gameplay reveal confirms it
Sorry, Star Wars fans, but it seems LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has officially been delayed until next Spring. The first sign of the setback was earlier this week via the official LEGO website - which said the game would be "coming in 2021" and now the Gamescom Opening Night Live gameplay reveal trailer has locked...
Review Star Wars Episode I: Racer - This N64 Cult Classic Doesn't Quite Make The Podium In 2020
The Race of Skywalker
A long time ago in, erm, this galaxy, a game called Star Wars Episode I: Racer was a smash hit, leading to dozens of enthusiastic magazine reviews with the byline "now this is podracing!" Unfortunately, the intervening years have been unkind to the Star Wars prequels, but does that hindsight extend to this thoroughly...
News Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is Getting Several Physical Edition Releases On Switch
Standard, Classic, Collectors
Limited Run Games has today unveiled a number of physical edition releases for Star Wars Episode I: Racer, which launched digitally on Switch just last week. Pre-orders are set to go live on Limited Run's website from Friday 10th July at 7am PT / 10am ET. You'll be able to snag a standard physical copy for $29.99, or...
News Aspyr Releases Its First Update For Star Wars Episode 1: Racer
Resolves issues with motion controls
Earlier this week saw the return of 1999 classic, Star Wars Episode 1: Racer. Compared to Aspyr's previous Star Wars releases on the Nintendo Switch, this one has had a much smoother launch. To further improve the overall experience for Switch players, Aspyr has now rolled out Version 1.0.1. It resolves some...
News Old Star Wars Episode I: Racer N64 Glitch Still Works On Switch
You were never meant to see this
This week saw the launch of Star Wars Episode I: Racer on Nintendo Switch, bringing the N64 classic back for a new, modern spin. It includes all the features from the original like the racers and tracks, but that's not all it's kept from the original release. Reddit user Kokiri_Emerald has shared footage of an...
News EA Intends To "Double Down" On Star Wars Video Game Development
The force is strong with this one
In a company webinar with investors this week, EA CEO Andrew Wilson spoke about third-party giant's "tremendous relationship" with both Disney and Lucas and how it wanted to "double down" on Star Wars games after experiencing a huge amount of success with titles such as Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Jedi Fallen Order...
News Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is No Longer Speeding Onto The Nintendo Switch Today
Because of "ongoing work from home requirements"
Aspyr, the developer behind the re-release of Star Wars Episode I: Racer on the Switch, has announced the release has been delayed. The game was due to arrive on Nintendo's hybrid system today (12th May), but due to "ongoing work from home requirements" this will no longer be happening. Here's the...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Expected To Launch This October
Nine epic films in one brand new game
As part of the Star Wars celebrations earlier this week, TT Games gave fans a look at the key art of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The company also shared some new screenshots and said there would be "nearly" 500 characters featured in the upcoming release, and that many of them would be playable. One...
Reminder The Nintendo Switch Star Wars Sale Ends Today
Any deals take your fancy?
Update (Wed 6th May, 2020 10:00 BST): As a quick reminder, today is the final day of the Star Wars sale currently running on Switch. If you've been thinking about picking up any of the offers below, make sure to grab them today! Original Article (Mon 4th May, 2020 12:30 BST): If you're into your lightsaber wielding,...
News N64 Star Wars Title Shadows Of The Empire Is Getting A Soundtrack Release
On CD and vinyl
When the Nintendo 64 launched back in the '90s, it arrived with the likes of Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64 in tow – as well as LucasArts' Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire. This 3D action title was part of a multimedia campaign that also covered books, comics and toys, and bridged the gap between The Empire Strikes Back and...
"We tried to say 'yes' as much as possible"
It's been a while since we last heard anything about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, but it's hard to forget about a title that has the potential to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for its fans. Today, as part of its Star Wars day celebrations, the official Star Wars website has shared a little more...
News Star Wars Skins And Lightsabers Return To Fortnite For A Limited Time
"Fulfill your destiny"
What are your plans for Star Wars day this year? If you were going to spend your time gaming, you might be interested in returning to Epic's free-to-play battle royale, Fortnite. For a limited time, select Star Wars skins have returned to the game's shop. This includes Rey, Kylo Ren, and Sith Trooper outfits. In addition to...
News Aspyr Rolls Out Fix For Cross-Play Loophole In Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy On Switch
Version 1.0.2 now live
Aspyr Media has finally rolled out an update for Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy on the Switch. It reportedly fixes the cross-play bug, which allowed PC players to join the same servers as Nintendo players. Version 1.0.2 also includes additional multiplayer security and some minor bug fixes. Here are the full patch...
News A Fix For The Cross-Play Loophole In Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Is Now In The Works
"and will be available soon"
Last weekend, there were reports of an issue with the online multiplayer component of Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy on the Nintendo Switch, which allowed PC players to join the same servers. Our friends over at USgamer reached out to Aspyr
News PC Jedi Knights Are Destroying Star Wars Players On Nintendo Switch
"This is a disaster"
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch, but there seems to be a disturbance in the force. There is reportedly an issue with the game's online multiplayer component. While there's no mention of a cross-play feature in the official Nintendo description, right now, PC players are able...
News Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Is Out Today On Switch
As seen in the Direct Mini
Update 2 (Thu 26th Mar, 2020 16:00 GMT): And there we have it! Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is being made available today on Nintendo Switch. The game was shown off in today's Nintendo Direct Mini, where it was also revealed that Star Wars Episode I: Racer will be getting a Switch remake. Here's a feature list:...
News Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is Aspyr's Next Nintendo Switch Release
AKA: the best bit from the movie
If you're old enough to recall the crushing disappointment that was Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace then you'll no doubt recall the highlight of that particular film – the excellent podracing sequence. That section was turned into not one but two different video games. Sega produced an amazing arcade...
Random Star Wars Rogue One Writer Wants To Pen The Script For An Animated Star Fox Movie
The perfect candidate
Star Fox is a Nintendo series that hasn't experienced any aerial dogfights since 2016 when PlatinumGames released Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. Recently, though, some realistic artwork of the Star Fox team designed by the God of War art director Raf Grrasetti has got fans talking about the close-knit team of anthropomorphic...
News TT Games Says LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Runs Like A "Dream" On Switch
And it strives to create the "same game across all platforms"
Earlier this year at the Xbox E3 Press Conference, TT Games revealed Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. This next chapter in the series will include content from all nine of the main Star Wars films and is scheduled to arrive at some point next year on all major platforms. Speaking to...
Poll Box Art Brawl #22 - Star Wars Episode I: Racer
Brawling? This is podracing!
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the series where regional box art variants battle against one another to find out which has the highest midi-chlorian count. Last week Kirby returned to Dream Land for an Adventure on Wii and it was decided that the angry North American cover was best, with Japan coming in second and the very...
Video New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Trailer Teases Footage From All Nine Films
Nine films, one game
There seems to be an awful lot of hype, excitement, anger, hatred, passion, disgust, and just about every emotion under the sun doing the rounds on the internet at the moment, and it all seems to be to do with a new film that's just released. Let us just check our notes here - ah, yep - something about a star war? No idea. Yes,...
Video Ninja Teams Up With Star Wars Legend Mark Hamill To Play Some Fortnite
A crossover you probably weren't expecting
Fortnite has partnered with Marvel's superheroes, Batman and most-recently collaborated with Star Wars, so it's no surprise to see the game's biggest streamer Ninja is now teaching Mark Hamill – also known in a galaxy far, far away as Luke Skywalker – how to play the world's most popular battle royale...
