Category: Star Wars

Deeper Glimpse of Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Stirs Hype and Hope

While we’re getting closer and closer to August 30, the release date of Star Wars Outlaws, everything I keep seeing, especially today’s new footage from the Ubisoft Forward 2024 showcase, makes August feel so much further away! We got two new sets of footage, the first being a general gameplay overview that’s almost 4 minutes long (see above!), and then there’s the lengthy 10 minute slice (see below the cut), which gives us a better look at specifics, like the heads-up-display (HUD), the very seamless transitions from ships to planets, and the “Experts” system. So check out the lengthier section and some impressions below! Continue reading “Deeper Glimpse of Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Stirs Hype and Hope”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #8 – Phase III

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An unlikely group behind the Stormwall is all that stands between the Nihil’s notorious Baron Boolan and his latest catch, but is one member too much of a rogue for things to go well? Find out in my review of The High Republic #8 – Phase III! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic #8 – Phase III”

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #47 (Vol. 2)

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With Mon Mothma back and no more hindrances for the trial to continue, the defense, and Lando himself, make their case in Star Wars #47’s finale to the Trial of Lando Calrissian storyline! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Star Wars #47 (Vol. 2)”

Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red #2

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Darth Maul’s latest missions puts him the sights of retired yet deadly mercenaries, will he be able to rise to the challenge? Find out in our review of Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #2! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red #2”

The Acolyte Series Premiere Review: “Lost/Found” & “Revenge/Justice”

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After four long years, The Acolyte is finally here, taking us back 100 years before The Phantom Menace to explore the end of the High Republic era and what those in the shadows have been up to, as Jedi begin to die. Despite some pacing/editing issues, The Acolyte‘s season premiere, kicking off with Episode 1 “Lost/Found” and Episode 2 “Revenge/Justice,” is an often compelling, mysterious start, with arresting action, wonderful acting, and a great focus on a more personal situation than anyone imagined. Spoilers ahead in my review! Continue reading “The Acolyte Series Premiere Review: “Lost/Found” & “Revenge/Justice””

Canon Comic Review: Jango Fett #3

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Jango Fett #3 by Ethan Sacks and Luke Ross continues to be just plain fun to read, as its penultimate issue includes plenty of intriguing revelations presented in a high-energy way, leaving me eager to see how the team wraps it all up! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Jango Fett #3”

Comic News: Kelnacca Headlines The Acolyte Tie-in Comic, Out September!

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Chewbacca has delighted fans for decades, his fierce loyalty and huggable appearance making him an easy favorite, brought to life first by Peter Mayhew and later Joonas Suotamo. Legends stories had Wookiee Jedi and lately canon has brought in the emphatic, also fan-favorite Burryaga in The High Republic, and now we’ll get our first live-action lightsaber wielding Wookiee Jedi in The Acolyte: Kelnacca! To celebrate the character, and tie The High Republic era to The Acolyte, which takes place towards its final years, io9 has revealed Marvel has a special one-shot comic all about Kelnacca coming in September, written by THR mastermind Cavan Scott with art from Marika Cresta! More details below! Continue reading “Comic News: Kelnacca Headlines The Acolyte Tie-in Comic, Out September!”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #2

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In The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #2, Ty Yorrick does her best to track down the Nihil and the children they stole, while her apprentice Drewen, bristling at her treatment, looks to do something drastic. Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures – Saber for Hire #2”

Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #6 – Phase III

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The High Republic Adventures #6 – Phase III follows a time-honored tradition for the series: a well-deserved calm before the storm moment! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: The High Republic Adventures #6 – Phase III”

Canon Novel Review by Chris: The High Republic – Temptation of the Force

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When temptation rises, who will succumb? The entire galaxy is faced with individual choices when the Nihil Stormwall hides even darker and more dangerous secrets than initially thought. Read Chris’s review of Temptation of the Force and see how the next chapter in The High Republic reads!

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