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The Mandalorian and Grogu is one of the lowest-rated Star Wars movies on Rotten Tomatoes
The Mandalorian and Grogu has received a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 60% from critics, making it one of the lowest-rated Star Wars movies. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film is described as both cute and boring, with its score placing it below Attack of the Clones but above The Phantom Menace.
Into the Black
Voice actor Tom Kane, known for his work in Star Wars and various video games, has passed away at the age of 64. The article also briefly mentions a teaser for HBO Max's "Lanterns" and an obituary from Kotaku.
I review Lego for a living, and I think these are the best new Lego sets in May 2026
This article highlights the best new LEGO sets releasing in May 2026, focusing on three standout models: The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter Ultimate Collector Series set, the new Rocking Plants botanical set, and Toy Story's Slinky Dog Bookends. The author, who reviews LEGO professionally, provides personal recommendations for collectors overwhelmed by the month's releases.
New Steam Controller does a Wilhelm scream if you drop it
Valve's new Steam Controller features an unexpected Easter egg: it emits the Wilhelm scream sound effect when dropped. This is achieved through the controller's haptic motors, as it lacks a built-in speaker. The article also touches on delays for the Steam Machine and VR headset due to a memory crisis.
The Grace by Which We Stand: The Redemption of Anakin Skywalker
This article analyzes the redemption arc of Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars, drawing parallels between his fall from grace and the concept of redemption in Christian theology. It explores how even a character who becomes a villain can find a path back to the light, suggesting that unearned grace is available to all.
Mortal Kombat Movie Writer Reveals The One Franchise He Wants To Work On Above All Others
Hollywood writer Jeremy Slater, known for Mortal Kombat, expressed his strong desire to work on the Star Wars franchise, calling it his 'white whale.' He has had discussions with Lucasfilm but is waiting for the right project to ensure he can do it justice. Slater also reflected on his past experiences with Fantastic Four and Moon Knight, highlighting the challenges of writer-director collaborations.
Star Fox is BACK! Pure Nintendo Podcast E161
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode E161 discusses the latest Star Fox news, including an announcement for a new game on the Nintendo Switch 2. The hosts also review Nintendo's financial data, the release date for Mina the Hollower, and a notable retirement within Nintendo. The episode touches on the Gaming Hall of Fame and games played, such as Quartet, Tomodachi Life, and Starbites.
"Our players are going to be pretty psyched": Hasbro CEO talks D&D, video games, and playing to win
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discusses the company's strategy for its intellectual properties, particularly Dungeons & Dragons, emphasizing a 'Playing to Win' approach that focuses on innovative experiences and engaging adult fans. Cocks highlights the success of Baldur's Gate 3 as an example of adapting D&D for digital platforms and expresses excitement for upcoming digital titles like Exodus, a 'D&D in space' inspired RPG.
Overcoming our “Sin Nature”: Contending With “Order 66”
This article draws a parallel between the fictional "Order 66" from Star Wars, where clone troopers were compelled to betray Jedi due to implanted chips, and the concept of an inherent "sin nature" in humans. It argues that individuals cannot overcome this nature through willpower alone and require spiritual intervention to remove dark impulses and renew their minds.
The Star Wars Cantina Band – Making a Joyful Noise (Even in the Darkest of Places)
This article uses the Star Wars Cantina Band's music as a metaphor for maintaining a positive attitude and faith even in difficult circumstances. It draws parallels between the fictional cantina's atmosphere and life's challenges, encouraging readers to choose their own 'soundtrack' of joy and faith, referencing biblical passages.
Lego Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) #75446 review: "Captures the true essence of our little green hero"
The Lego Grogu: The Mandalorian Apprentice set is an improvement over the previous Lego The Child set, capturing the character's cute appearance and personality with highly poseable limbs and a moving head. Despite a significant price increase, the set offers a detailed and engaging build experience with clever design elements and hidden Easter eggs, making it a top choice for Star Wars fans.
Fortnite Is Adding These Iconic TV Show Moms
Epic Games is adding iconic TV show mothers Lois Griffin from Family Guy, Peggy Hill from King of the Hill, and Linda Belcher from Bob's Burgers to Fortnite on May 8. Each character will be available as a bundle with unique in-game items. This follows previous additions of characters from these shows and recent Star Wars content.
Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver
The Walt Disney Company sees gaming as a significant future growth area, despite it not yet delivering substantial revenue. CEO Josh D'Amaro highlighted the company's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and the success of collaborations like The Simpsons x Fortnite event as key to engaging younger audiences and driving their flywheel strategy. Disney Games executive Sean Shoptaw emphasized the importance of interactive platforms for storytelling and deepening fan engagement.
Game and Mod Development
Epic Games and Disney have launched a new set of tools enabling creators to build Star Wars games within Fortnite. This initiative represents the largest intellectual property toolset to date, facilitating user-generated content creation.
Despite a major cameo in the Maul finale, fans are disappointed by the lack of Star Wars Day announcements: "Did…
Star Wars fans expressed disappointment over the lack of announcements and news on Star Wars Day, May 4th. While the finale of the animated series Maul aired with a surprise cameo, many expected news regarding Ahsoka season 2 or other franchise updates, which did not materialize.
Epic and Disney launch largest IP toolset to date, allowing devs to create Star Wars games in Fortnite
Epic Games and The Walt Disney Company have launched a comprehensive Star Wars toolset for Fortnite, enabling creators to build their own Star Wars-themed games within the platform. The tools include characters, vehicles, and gameplay features, with new lightsaber and force power customization options available in Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Developers must adhere to brand guidelines and share engagement payouts with Disney to publish their creations.
The list of most-streamed Star Wars movies and shows on Disney Plus doesn't include any films in the sequel trilogy
Nielsen data released for Star Wars Day reveals the most-streamed Star Wars movies and shows on Disney Plus. The prequel series Andor topped the list, with the animated shows Tales of the Underworld and The Clone Wars also appearing in the top ten. Notably, no films from the sequel trilogy were included in the most-watched content.
NEW LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Gameplay
New gameplay footage has been released for LEGO Batman, which is being described as the closest players will get to a new Arkham game. The article also briefly mentions trailers and announcements for other titles including Star Wars, Subnautica 2, 007, Fortnite, Kiln, and Neverness To Everness.
All of the Star Wars Sales for May the 4th 2026
This article lists various Star Wars sales available for May the Fourth, 2026. Savings can be found on Star Wars games, toys, and LEGO sets.
Saros Story & Ending Explained
This article delves into the narrative and ending of the game Saros, offering an explanation of its story. It also briefly touches upon other game-related content, including trailers for Alawon and Subnautica 2, and discusses the future of Xbox.
