It's clear that the team here at GameSpot is filled with avid Star Wars fans (and those who aren't are just stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herders). The Star Wars Celebration has evoked strong feelings in us all, and to join in the jubilation, we've rounded up a collection of some of our favorite Star Wars features. Enjoy!
The Evolution of the Most Iconic Battle in Star Wars Games
Ever since The Empire Strikes Back's theatrical release, Star Wars games have been obsessed with re-creating the Battle of Hoth. Though the Rebel Alliance's tactical retreat from the icy planet may not be as iconic as the Death Star trench run, or Luke Skywalker's lightsaber duel with Darth Vader, the battle contains more than enough moments that could make for thrilling action.
Whether you want to be a snowspeeder pilot tripping up Imperial walkers with harpoons and tow cables, a parka-clad private fighting the war on the ground, or the stoic commander of an AT-AT itself, the Battle of Hoth is the one Star Wars skirmish where all of those roles engage in the same place, at the same time. Can a single Star Wars game even capture this complexity, or does each one need to pick and choose which aspect of the battle to depict? Does the Battle of Hoth work best as a side-scroller, a rail shooter, or a multiplayer game? Find out.
15 Great Star Wars Characters Who Came From Video Games
Memorable movie characters from that galaxy far, far away are as plentiful as womp rats on the desert world of Tatooine. But what about the best ones that only appear in video games? Star Wars games have a history of bringing to life awesome and iconic (although non-canonical) characters, so here's our list of the 15 greatest Star Wars characters that came from games. Featuring HK-47, Starkiller, Zaalbar aka “Big Z,” and more.
Star Wars 7 Trailer Re-Made in GTA 5
The Force Awakens... in Los Santos? The folks at YouTube channel Powerlight-13 remade the epic Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens trailer using Grand Theft Auto V. Now we just have to wait for them to remake the new trailer.
If Square Enix Designed Star Wars
Speaking of awesome crossovers, Square Enix and Lucasfilm revealed new Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Stormtrooper figures designed by the Japanese game publisher. Feast your eyes on these epic Star Wars collectibles.
Star Wars TIE Fighter Fan Film is Amazing Blend of Anime and Nostalgia
The name TIE Fight might immediately bring to mind the space combat game series, but it also serves as the title of the exceptional fan film featured above. Now to convince Disney to revamp the TIE Fighter series with this stylish mashup of Macross, RoboTech, and Star Wars.
Watch How Star Wars: Battle Pod Arcade Game Was Made
The 1,200 pound Star Wars: Battle Pod arcade machine, which was created by Lucasfilm, Disney Interactive, and Bandai Namco, lets players experience iconic moments from the original Star Wars trilogy, including flying an X-wing in the Death Star trench run, a Snowspeeder in the Battle of Hoth, and a speeder bike through the forests of Endor. See how this gargantuan game came to be.
Minecraft Xbox Gets Exclusive Star Wars DLC Skin Pack
Sandbox game Minecraft now has a downloadable Star Wars skin pack that's exclusive to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. The Star Wars DLC skin pack contains 55 skins from the Star Wars movies Episode IV through to Episode VI, including character skins for Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Yoda. Take a look at the full list of Star Wars skins you could be roaming the world in.
14 Star Wars Games That Original Trilogy Fans Would Love
Great games for those who don't really consider the prequels, and everything they spawned, to be, well, Star Wars. Here's the full gallery of great Star Wars games that original trilogy fans will love.
Great Classic Star Wars Games on GOG.com
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance, and more are now available on the DRM-free digital distribution platform. Here's the full list of games currently available via GOG.com.
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The Evolution of the Most Iconic Battle in Star Wars Games
Ever since The Empire Strikes Back's theatrical release, Star Wars games have been obsessed with re-creating the Battle of Hoth. Though the Rebel Alliance's tactical retreat from the icy planet may not be as iconic as the Death Star trench run, or Luke Skywalker's lightsaber duel with Darth Vader, the battle contains more than enough moments that could make for thrilling action.
Whether you want to be a snowspeeder pilot tripping up Imperial walkers with harpoons and tow cables, a parka-clad private fighting the war on the ground, or the stoic commander of an AT-AT itself, the Battle of Hoth is the one Star Wars skirmish where all of those roles engage in the same place, at the same time. Can a single Star Wars game even capture this complexity, or does each one need to pick and choose which aspect of the battle to depict? Does the Battle of Hoth work best as a side-scroller, a rail shooter, or a multiplayer game? Find out.
15 Great Star Wars Characters Who Came From Video Games
Memorable movie characters from that galaxy far, far away are as plentiful as womp rats on the desert world of Tatooine. But what about the best ones that only appear in video games? Star Wars games have a history of bringing to life awesome and iconic (although non-canonical) characters, so here's our list of the 15 greatest Star Wars characters that came from games. Featuring HK-47, Starkiller, Zaalbar aka “Big Z,” and more.
Star Wars 7 Trailer Re-Made in GTA 5
The Force Awakens... in Los Santos? The folks at YouTube channel Powerlight-13 remade the epic Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens trailer using Grand Theft Auto V. Now we just have to wait for them to remake the new trailer.
If Square Enix Designed Star Wars
Speaking of awesome crossovers, Square Enix and Lucasfilm revealed new Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Stormtrooper figures designed by the Japanese game publisher. Feast your eyes on these epic Star Wars collectibles.
Star Wars TIE Fighter Fan Film is Amazing Blend of Anime and Nostalgia
The name TIE Fight might immediately bring to mind the space combat game series, but it also serves as the title of the exceptional fan film featured above. Now to convince Disney to revamp the TIE Fighter series with this stylish mashup of Macross, RoboTech, and Star Wars.
Watch How Star Wars: Battle Pod Arcade Game Was Made
The 1,200 pound Star Wars: Battle Pod arcade machine, which was created by Lucasfilm, Disney Interactive, and Bandai Namco, lets players experience iconic moments from the original Star Wars trilogy, including flying an X-wing in the Death Star trench run, a Snowspeeder in the Battle of Hoth, and a speeder bike through the forests of Endor. See how this gargantuan game came to be.
Minecraft Xbox Gets Exclusive Star Wars DLC Skin Pack
Sandbox game Minecraft now has a downloadable Star Wars skin pack that's exclusive to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. The Star Wars DLC skin pack contains 55 skins from the Star Wars movies Episode IV through to Episode VI, including character skins for Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Yoda. Take a look at the full list of Star Wars skins you could be roaming the world in.
14 Star Wars Games That Original Trilogy Fans Would Love
Great games for those who don't really consider the prequels, and everything they spawned, to be, well, Star Wars. Here's the full gallery of great Star Wars games that original trilogy fans will love.
Great Classic Star Wars Games on GOG.com
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance, and more are now available on the DRM-free digital distribution platform. Here's the full list of games currently available via GOG.com.
More...