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"Time will tell": Bit Reactor talk queerness in Star Wars: Zero Company and whether they'll keep working with Saudi-owned EA
Bit Reactor discusses the inclusion of queer representation in their upcoming game Star Wars: Zero Company, noting the player's ability to define their character's identity. The article also explores concerns surrounding Electronic Arts' recent acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium, questioning the potential impact on games with progressive themes.
Star Wars Zero Company hands-on preview – XCOM fights the Clone Wars
Star Wars: Zero Company is a new turn-based strategy game developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, featuring gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. Set during the Clone Wars, players command a mercenary group undertaking missions for the Republic. The game will be released on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Star Wars Zero Company brings XCOM-style strategy to a galaxy far, far away
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, brings XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Players lead a customizable mercenary group, facing permadeath and building bonds between characters. The game is set to release on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, though some performance concerns were noted in the preview build.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer's singleplayer is a clever roguelike gauntlet I could easily sink hours into
Star Wars: Galactic Racer features a surprisingly deep singleplayer campaign that incorporates roguelike elements, offering branching paths and upgrade choices. Developer Fuse Games has crafted distinct vehicle handling for Landspeeders, Skim Speeders, Speeder-Bikes, and Podracers, with meta-progression allowing players to improve base stats or unlock cosmetics after failed runs.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic devs were so committed to the RPG's bad language that they spent a day…
Developers for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic faced restrictions from Lucasfilm regarding the use of the word 'damn'. Despite a writer's efforts to find in-film precedents, most instances were removed due to rights holder decisions, though a few remained, contributing to the game's T for Teen ESRB rating.
Forget Steam’s Summer Sale: Here Are Five Must-Play Games You Can Get Even Cheaper
This article highlights five PC games available on sale through Fanatical, suggesting they are better deals than Steam's Summer Sale. Featured titles include Monster Hunter Wilds, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Nioh 3, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins, with discounts up to 63%.
Star Wars Zero Company Features Over 150 Planets for Operations, DLC Remains Up in The Air
Star Wars Zero Company will feature over 150 planets for operations and a story playthrough of 30-40 hours. The game launches on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, offering various mission types and an optional permadeath mode. Developer Bit Reactor is currently focused on the launch and has no DLC announcements at this time.
The voice actors behind Anakin Skywalker and the Clone Troopers in The Clone Wars are returning for Star Wars Zero…
Bit Reactor and Lucasfilm Games have revealed the voice cast for Star Wars Zero Company, featuring Matt Lanter and Dee Bradley Baker reprising their roles as Anakin Skywalker and a Clone Trooper, respectively. Jonathan Freeman and Erica Luttrell will voice the player character Hawks. The turn-based tactics game launches August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S.
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The upcoming game Star Wars Zero will feature voice actors from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Hades II, and Resident Evil. The article highlights the diverse cast assembled for the project, which is being developed by Ubisoft and published by Lucasfilm Games.
Star Wars Zero Company is a 30-40 hour linear game with no New Game+, and I'm totally OK with this
Star Wars Zero Company is estimated to be a 30-40 hour linear experience with no New Game+ mode, a design choice the author finds acceptable. Developer Bit Reactor confirmed the game's length and linear structure, noting that some customization options will be unlockable on subsequent playthroughs, though official mod support will not be available.
Star Wars: KOTOR remake is alive and eyeing a 2028 release window, according to Sabre Interactive's chief business office
Sabre Interactive's Chief Business Officer Steve Allison has indicated that the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake is still in development and could be released around 2028. The project has faced numerous development challenges, including being moved from Aspyr to Sabre Interactive by Embracer Group. Despite past delays and uncertainty, Allison's comments offer a glimmer of hope for fans of the classic RPG.
Star Wars™ Pack Out Now For PowerWash Simulator 2
The Star Wars Pack, a new downloadable content for PowerWash Simulator 2, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by FuturLab in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, this DLC allows players to clean iconic locations and vehicles from the original Star Wars trilogy for $9.99 USD.
The 12 best pirate video games and how to play them right now
This article lists and discusses the 12 best pirate-themed video games available to play. It covers a range of titles from classic adventure games like The Secret of Monkey Island to modern titles such as Sea of Thieves and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, detailing their availability on various platforms and their unique pirate elements.
Monkey Island: En tillbakablick
This article analyzes the groundbreaking humor and design of the Monkey Island series, particularly The Secret of Monkey Island. It highlights how Lucasarts, through creators like Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer, and Dave Grossman, innovated the point-and-click adventure genre with postmodern, self-referential comedy and puzzles that integrated humor into gameplay. The analysis also touches upon the evolution of the series' art style and narrative through its sequels, including Return to Monkey Island.
Morning Postmortems/Retrospectives
This article examines the history of Star Wars games, including released titles, cancelled projects, and mods, while also discussing how Sonic Mania revitalized the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for Sega. It touches on game preservation and the development process behind beloved titles.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Quantic Dream-anställd: Star Wars Eclipse kan inte färdigställas utan mer personal
Employees at Quantic Dream have stated that the development of Star Wars Eclipse is severely understaffed and may not be completed without significant additional personnel. This comes after the studio laid off 115 employees following the cancellation of their multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles. The developers are organizing protests, dubbed 'Summer Strike Fest', to highlight the unsustainable working conditions and the need for more staff to complete Star Wars Eclipse.
Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" without more staff, insist striking Quantic Dream developers
Striking developers at Quantic Dream have warned that the upcoming game Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if the studio proceeds with planned layoffs of 115 employees. The developers argue that the studio is already understaffed and that the game requires these additional personnel to be completed. This action coincides with a visit from Lucasfilm Games.
Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" if layoffs go through, its devs reportedly say
Developers at Quantic Dream reportedly stated that the upcoming game Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if planned layoffs of 115 staff members go through. The union STJV is protesting these potential layoffs, claiming the studio is already understaffed and that these employees are necessary for the game's completion. The game, revealed in 2021, is set during the High Republic era.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has a lot more Slay the Spire DNA than I expected, because its ex-Burnout devs wanted to add…
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by ex-Burnout devs at Fuse Games, incorporates roguelike elements similar to Slay the Spire into its campaign mode, offering a more consequential racing experience. Players progress through underground racing leagues with customizable vehicles, facing permadeath runs that encourage strategic decision-making and build optimization. The game aims to provide a deeper, more challenging racing experience than traditional titles, differentiating itself from Star Wars: Episode I Racer.
