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Super Return of the Jedi Review — The SNES Trilogy Goes Out in Style
Super Return of the Jedi is the most polished and visually accomplished game in the SNES Star Wars trilogy, building on lessons learned from its predecessors. It offers a more generous design with a wider character roster, including Princess Leia in three distinct forms and Wicket the Ewok, though its overall difficulty is lower than Empire Strikes Back. The game faithfully adapts the film's events and set pieces, featuring improved graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics, making it a strong conclusion to the trilogy.
Super Star Wars Review — A New Hope For Your Patience
Super Star Wars, released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by Sculptured Software and published by JVC under the LucasArts banner, is a challenging action platformer loosely based on A New Hope. Despite its notoriously high difficulty and significant deviations from the source material, the game is praised for its spectacular graphics, authentic Star Wars audio, and engaging gameplay that captures the franchise's atmosphere. While its sequels offered refinements like password systems, the original remains a landmark licensed game for its era, with its difficulty being a defining characteristic that still resonates with players today.
Super Star Wars Review — A New Hope For Your Patience
Super Star Wars, released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System by Sculptured Software and published by JVC under the LucasArts banner, is a challenging action platformer loosely based on Star Wars: A New Hope. Despite its significant deviations from the film's plot and its notoriously high difficulty, the game is praised for its spectacular graphics, authentic sound design featuring John Williams' iconic score, and engaging gameplay that captures the Star Wars atmosphere. The game's legacy is cemented as one of the best licensed titles on the SNES, offering a formative experience for a generation of fans, though its lack of a password system remains a significant hurdle for modern players.
Point-and-Click Adventures Rise From the Dead With 17 Modern Masterpieces
The point-and-click adventure genre is experiencing a significant renaissance, with 17 modern masterpieces revitalizing the format. These new titles learn from the mistakes of the past, offering engaging puzzles and atmospheric storytelling without the frustrations of older games. Despite this resurgence, mainstream gaming media has largely overlooked this trend, leaving many fans unaware of the genre's vibrant comeback on platforms like Steam.
30 Years Later, Steamed Hams Is Still One Of Gaming’s Biggest Meme Crossovers
The iconic Simpsons sketch 'Steamed Hams' is celebrating its 30th anniversary and its enduring legacy as a major internet meme. The sketch has been reinterpreted across various video games, including fan-made versions in the style of LucasArts, Telltale Games, and even as a Fortnite season crossover. There are also ongoing discussions about a potential remaster of the game The Simpsons: Hit & Run.
Why Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is Still One of the Most Fun Star Wars Games Ever
Star Wars Episode I: Racer, released by LucasArts in 1999, remains a highly enjoyable game due to its fast-paced and chaotic podracing gameplay. The title successfully translated a key sequence from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace into a compelling standalone experience.
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance Still Feels Like the Perfect Send-Off for the Classic Flight Sim Era
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance is highlighted as a fitting conclusion to the classic LucasArts flight simulation series. The game successfully integrated elements like the Millennium Falcon and the Battle of Endor, providing a memorable send-off.
Canceled Star Wars FPS Is Playable Again: "Amazing And Sad At The Same Time," Dev Says
The canceled Star Wars FPS, Star Wars: First Assault, is now playable thanks to fans who managed to get its closed technical beta working online. Former developer Patrick Wren expressed mixed emotions seeing the game playable after over a decade, noting it was only months from release before cancellation. The article also touches on other canceled Star Wars games and the current licensing landscape for Star Wars titles.
Modder behind cancelled Star Wars game's unofficial revival has 'no concern at all' about Disney reprisal: 'We pose little to no threat to any upcoming or ongoing titles'
A team of two modders has successfully revived the cancelled Star Wars shooter First Assault, enabling online multiplayer through a custom server and an emulator. Despite the game's original cancellation in 2013, the modders utilized AI and community efforts to overcome technical hurdles, including recreating a profile management server. The modders express no concern about potential reprisal from Disney, believing their project poses no threat to current or upcoming Star Wars titles.
Cancelled LucasArts Star Wars shooter that 'would have just made Disney money' is playable online for the…
The cancelled LucasArts multiplayer FPS, Star Wars: First Assault, has been made playable online by a team of modders. The game, which was shut down by Disney in 2013, features rebel and stormtrooper teams battling on Tatooine. Footage suggests a polished experience, with designer Patrick Wren noting the game was close to launch and would have been profitable.
Come experience the original LucasArts vision for Star Wars Battlefront 3 in the leaked First Assault beta, finally playable on PC
A leaked beta build of LucasArts' canceled multiplayer shooter, Star Wars: First Assault, has been made playable on PC by modders. Originally planned for consoles in 2013, the game was canceled when Disney acquired LucasArts. The build features original Star Wars era characters and maps, with gameplay elements reminiscent of Call of Duty and Titanfall.
New Star Wars: First Assault gameplay footage surfaces as fan team tries to finish LucasArts' cancelled online shooter
Fan developers are working to complete Star Wars: First Assault, a cancelled online shooter from the former LucasArts. New gameplay footage has surfaced, showcasing the game's mechanics and Tatooine map. This fan project joins other community efforts, such as the rebuild of the cancelled Star Wars Battlefront 3.
Star Wars: First Assault Gameplay Surfaces as Unreleased Shooter Goes Playable Online
New footage has surfaced online showing gameplay from Star Wars: First Assault, a cancelled shooter from the LucasArts era. The unreleased game is now playable, sparking discussion among fans about the project's potential.
Star Wars: First Assault Gameplay Surfaces as Unreleased Shooter Goes Playable Online
The tech beta build for the cancelled Star Wars: First Assault, originally developed by LucasArts and scrapped in 2012, has become playable online. The game was intended for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 platforms.
Original founders of Bossfight Entertainment re-launch studio as Bossfight
Several companies within the game industry have announced new leadership appointments and expansions in March 2026. ProbablyMonsters added three executives to its leadership team, Kasedo Games appointed Timea Edvi as publishing director, and Sixteen Tons named Sebastian Nußuam as CCO. Microsoft Gaming, Midwest Games, and Escape Velocity Entertainment also saw new hires in key roles.
Jobs Roundup: March 2026 | ProbablyMonsters expands its leadership team
Several gaming companies have announced new executive appointments. ProbablyMonsters added Jonathan Lander, David Reid, and Mark Subotnick to its leadership team. Kasedo Games appointed Timea Edvi as publishing director, Sixteen Tons named Sebastian Nußuam as CCO, and Microsoft Gaming welcomed Alison Zeng as strategic partner manager. Additionally, Adam Orth has become COO at Midwest Games, and Arah Collins joins Escape Velocity Entertainment as senior narrative designer.
RETURN OF THE TENTACLE - Play the unofficial sequel of Day of the Tentacle for FREE!
The independent German studio Catmic has released "Return of the Tentacle Prologue," an unofficial free fan-made sequel to Day of the Tentacle, developed in the Unity engine. The prologue continues the story two years after the original game, featuring the original characters Bernard, Hoagie, and Laverne, and aims to recapture the witty humor and cartoonish art style.
DREAMM emulator for LucasArts, Lucasfilm, and Lucas Learning games v4.0 out now
The DREAMM emulator, which supports classic games from LucasArts, Lucasfilm, and Lucas Learning, has released version 4.0. This update adds support for eight Lucas Learning games, six late-90s Star Wars titles, and two licensed games, Monopoly Star Wars and Willow. New features include Direct3D 11 rendering, Roland SoundCanvas MIDI playback, experimental netplay, automated copy protection, and improved controller support via SDL.
One of the most impressive Star Wars mods in history just got a huge update, and co-op is on the table for the future: 'It has been almost a year-long journey to get to this point'
The Star Wars: TIE Fighter Total Conversion mod, which ports the 1994 game into Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance, has received a significant update. This update includes stability improvements, HD upgrades for in-game menus, and a split installer for 'Classic' and 'Reimagined' versions. Future updates may introduce co-op functionality.
RETRO REVIEW: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic [Switch]
This review examines Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on the Nintendo Switch, twenty years after its original release. Despite dated graphics and some clunky combat mechanics, the game's captivating story, freedom of choice, and engaging morality system largely hold up. The article highlights the game's enduring impact on the Star Wars fandom and its recent re-canonization.
