Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
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The secret to making a good Star Wars game is to do less - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that successful Star Wars games succeed by focusing on a single core fantasy rather than trying to include every possible element of the universe. Games like TIE Fighter, Republic Commando, and Jedi: Fallen Order are highlighted for their focused design, while others are criticized for becoming unfocused "catalogues" of features. The author suggests that future Star Wars games should prioritize a clear identity and developer confidence in saying 'no' to extraneous features.
Remember when Star Wars and Command & Conquer ruled PC gaming? June in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years ago
This article looks back at PC gaming from June 1996, 2006, and 2016, highlighting cover stories like Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Command & Conquer 3, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3. It also touches on the evolution of gaming monitors and significant news from those respective months.
Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64
Veteran voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation over three decades, has passed away at the age of 64. Kane had a prolific career, with notable roles in the Star Wars franchise, Grim Fandango, Final Fantasy XII, Wolfenstein, and Ghost of Tsushima. He retired from voice acting in 2021 following a stroke.
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Still Feels Like a Major Turning Point
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is highlighted as a significant turning point in 90s Star Wars flight simulations, particularly for its introduction of online multiplayer dogfights. The game allowed players to engage in aerial combat as both Rebel and Imperial pilots.
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Still Feels Like a Major Turning Point
A cancelled sequel to the 1997 game Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, developed by Red Fly Studio, never progressed beyond the prototype phase. Despite showing promise, the game was ultimately scrapped before release.
