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Star Wars Zero Company Actually Made Me Care About The Clone Wars Era
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game, has successfully made the Clone Wars era more engaging for fans who previously found it mediocre. The game's mature take on the setting, characters, and conflicts, drawing from the Clone Wars cartoon and prequels, provides a fresh perspective that deepens appreciation for the era's narrative potential.
Star Wars Zero Company review: The spaceship of misfit toys
Star Wars Zero Company is a strategy RPG that promises a gritty, authentic story but ultimately falls short due to uninspired writing and a weak villain. While the tactical combat mechanics are fun and reminiscent of XCOM, the narrative fails to deliver on its potential, leaning into generic Star Wars tropes. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
'You can pull from all the different time periods' — Galactic Racer devs outline how the upcoming game's 'post-war' Outer Rim setting lets it reflect every era of Star Wars
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and set in the Outer Rim during the New Republic Era, will feature elements from across the entire Star Wars saga. Creative director Kieran Crimmins and Lucasfilm Games executive producer Craig Derrick explained that the post-war setting allows for a blend of eras, drawing inspiration from the rise of racing after World War II. The game is scheduled for release on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The Acolyte showrunner says season 2 of the canceled Star Wars show would have connected to the sequels
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland revealed that a potential second season of the Star Wars series would have connected to the sequel trilogy through Manny Jacinto's character, Qimir. Despite reports of low viewership, the show was Disney Plus's second most-watched of the year and has seen a resurgence. Headland expressed interest in returning to the Star Wars universe and exploring further lore connections, including those to Sith Lord Plagueis and sequel-established elements.
Who is Zeb Orrelios in The Mandalorian and Grogu? The history of the Star Wars Rebels character explained
Zeb Orrelios, a prominent character from Star Wars Rebels, is set to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu. The article details Zeb's history, including his role as part of the Ghost crew, his personal vendetta against the Empire for the destruction of his home planet Lasan, and his eventual work with the New Republic. His live-action debut was a cameo in The Mandalorian season 3.
New Star Wars book features Rey and Ben Solo crumbs – but it will be enough to make Reylos everywhere happy
A new Star Wars book, 'Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith: The Chronicles of Emperor Palpatine,' offers insights into Rey's perspective and includes a tribute to Ben Solo. The book features Rey reflecting on her connection to Palpatine and the importance of choosing the light over the dark, mentioning characters like Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Finn, and Ben.
Maul – Shadow Lord episode 8 tunnel visions explained: all the references to Maul's Star Wars past
The eighth episode of Maul – Shadow Lord delves into the character's past through a series of visions experienced in a tunnel. These visions reference key events from Maul's history, including his training under Darth Sidious, his confrontation with Obi-Wan Kenobi, the death of his brother Savage Opress on Mandalore, and his connection to Mother Talzin and the Nightsisters.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Founder Says Respawn Entertainment, Lucasfilm Are to Thank
Greg Foertsch, founder of Bit Reactor, credits Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment for taking a chance on the niche turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company. Foertsch detailed how a call from Vince Zampella led to the project's inception. The game is set between Episode 2 and Episode 3 and is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S later this year.
