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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga celebrates Star Wars Day with two DLC packs

May 4, 2022VG247

Play as Boba Fett, Bo Katan, Hunter, Wreck, and more. Two new DLC packs are now available for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The DLC comes in the form of two character packs, The Mandalorian Season 2 and Star Wars: The Bad Batch. The Mandalorian Season 2 Character Pack includes Ahsoka Tano, Boba Fett, Bo Katan, Fennec Shand and Moff Gideon. Star Wars: The Bad Batch Character Pack comes with Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo. Developed by TT Games in collaboration with the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm Games team, and published by Warner Bros., the game features the…

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You could win a custom LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga-inspired Xbox Series S from Microsoft

May 4, 2022VG247

There are 12 consoles based on iconic characters from the nine Star Wars Skywalker Saga films on offer. To celebrate Star Wars Day, Microsoft and LEGO have teamed up to offer you a chance to win one of 12 Xbox Series S consoles inspired by LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The Xbox Series S custom console and controller designs include BB-8, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Finn, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Rey, Stormtrooper, and Yoda. Each console also comes with a custom color inspired by each of the 12 playable characters featured in the game. To…

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Why Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Selling Zillions Of Copies

April 21, 2022Kotaku

WB Games announced today that Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga had a massive launch, selling through over 3 million copies worldwide, and has set new records for Lego games across all platforms around the world. To put it another way: This latest Lego Star Wars game is one of the biggest releases of the year, and one of the most successful Star Wars games of the decade.

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Studio helmed by Amy Hennig signs deal with Lucasfilm Games to develop a new Star Wars title

April 19, 2022VG247

Skydance New Media, helmed by Uncharted writer and game director Amy Hennig and EA vet Julian Beak, has announced it is working with Lucasfilm games to develop a new Star Wars game. The game will be a “richly cinematic action-adventure” featuring an original story in the legendary franchise. “I’ve often described how seeing Star Wars in 1977 essentially rewired my 12-year-old brain, shaping my creative life and future indelibly,” said Hennig, president of Skydance New Media. “I’m elated to be working with Lucasfilm Games again to tell interactive stories in this galaxy that I love.” “We couldn’t be more thrilled…

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Kingdom Hearts 4 announced, and some think it’s hinting at a Star Wars crossover

April 11, 2022RockPaperShotgun

Over the weekend, Square Enix surprise-announced Kingdom Hearts 4, the next big game in their incomprehensible RPG series which stars Disney cartoon characters as pop-punk boyband multiverse superheroes. I am mildly distressed to see KH4 lean towards a ‘realistic’ art style in parts, though I would be curious to see a Kingdom Hearts Mickey Mouse that’s just a wee mouse wrapped in leather, plaid, buckles, and zips. While KH4 is largely a mystery for now, eagle-eyed viewers think the announcement trailer hints at a crossover with the Disney Princess world of Star Wars. Read more

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga video shows off the galaxy’s greatest villains

March 25, 2022VG247

This new video for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga takes a look at some of the most iconic villains to ever grace a film saga. In the video, you get a look at Darth Vader, General Grievous, Count Dooku, Kylo Ren, Emperor Palpatine, Darth Maul, and others. In the game, you are able to play through all nine saga films and it features over 300 playable characters, over 100 vehicles, and 23 planets to explore. The Skywalker Saga allows you to explore hub worlds from familiar locations such as Naboo, Endor, Tatooine, and the Cloud City of Bespin, and…

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga developer video highlights content and the game’s sense of freedom

March 10, 2022VG247

The game features over 300 playable characters, over 100 vehicles, and 23 planets to explore. A new behind-the-scenes video highlighting the breadth of content and sense of freedom has been released for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. In the video, the development team shares the process in bringing the entire Star Wars galaxy to life by using versions of iconic locations found throughout the nine Skywalker Saga films. The video also showcases the work that went into implementing weathering effects, differentiating sky colors, and bringing attention to detail unseen in previous LEGO video games. The Skywalker Saga allows you…

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Star Wars: Squadrons is free to play on Steam for the next two days

January 29, 2022VG247

You read the headline right. For the next two days on Steam, you can play Star Wars: Squadrons for free. And, if you like what you play, you can pick it up on sale until February 3 for 70% off at $11.99. In the game, you will step into the cockpits of starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets. You can modify your starfighter, and adjust the composition of your squadron to suit varying playstyles as you complete tactical objectives across known and never-before-seen battlefields. You can take control of starfighters such as the X-wing and TIE fighter,…

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Respawn is working on three Star Wars games

January 25, 2022VG247

Sequel, shooter, strategy. EA and Lucasfilm Games announced today that three new Star Wars titles are in the works at or in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment. These include the next title in the Star Wars Jedi franchise, which we already knew was coming, as well as a strategy game and a first-person shooter. Heading up the next Star Wars Jedi story is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director Stig Asmussen, who previously worked on God of War titles before joining Respawn. Peter Hirschmann, game director, who was the executive producer on the original Star Wars Battlefront games, will lead the…

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is coming to Switch in November

September 24, 2021VG247

The beloved title heads to the console this fall. Announced yesterday during a Nintendo Direct presentation, Aspyr is bringing Knights of the Old Republic to Switch on November 11. Have a look at it on Switch below, courtesy of IGN. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to the game, with it available on Switch, you will be able to play the RPG both at home and on the go as well – and trust us – you will want to take it on the go because it is hard to put down. Even after all of these years….

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Quantic Dream’s Star Wars game won’t play like the studio’s other games – report

September 21, 2021VG247

Quantic Dream’s rumoured Star Wars game is going to deviate from what you’d expect from a title developed by the studio, reports suggest. Quantic Dream, the developer behind PlayStation-exclusive titles Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, is supposedly working with Disney on a new Star Wars game, and as per new information, the game will be different to the sorts of things we’ve seen from the French studio to date. Since the initial reports about Quantic Dream’s unannounced project first circulated, moore information about specifically what this game will be have come to light. As per a report from Kotaku,…

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Star Wars: Hunters gets a cinematic trailer and a 2022 release window

September 15, 2021VG247

No longer coming out this year. A new trailer for Star Wars: Hunters has been released, showing off some more of the game as well as two characters you will play collectively. These characters are two Jawas going by the joint name of Utooni who are “scrappers with an arsenal of hidden firepower.” As you can see, one is sitting on top of the other’s shoulders. Jawas are a sentient species of short humanoids native to the Outer Rim desert world of Tatooine. Other characters shown in the trailer include the Sith warrior Rieve, Mandalorian Aran Tal, Sling Shot who…

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Star Wars Racer, Republic Commando bundle listed on Amazon

September 12, 2021VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Online retailer lists Star Wars bundle for Switch and PS4 for a November 16 release. A listing for a Star Wars Racer and Star Wars Republic Commando bundle for Nintendo Switch and PS4 recently appeared on Amazon, suggesting that a rerelease of the two popular Star Wars games is making their way to Switch and PS4. Amazon listed this potential bundle for a November 16 release, developed by Aspyr and published by THQ Nordic. This bundle continues a renaissance of…

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, others join Stadia Pro

May 4, 2021VG247

By Stephany Nunneley 4 May 2021 19:50 GMT Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order joins three other games on Stadia Pro.The action-adventure epic Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order launched on Stadia in November last year, but as of today, it is available in Stadia Pro. Watch on YouTubeSubscribers can claim it now and play instantly alongside the over 25 existing games in their Pro library.Other new Stadia Pro games include Trine 4 – The Nightmare Prince, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, and Floor Kids.And don’t forget: this Friday, May 7, Resident Evil Village releases on the Stadia store as well as…

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Take advantage of all sorts of Star Wars Day deals this May 4th

May 4, 2021VG247

By Elizabeth Henges 4 May 2021 17:01 GMT It’s Star Wars Day, and you know what that means? Time to save on great Star Wars games, merch, and more.What better way to celebrate May the 4th, or rather Star Wars Day, with great deals on all sorts of goodies from the massive franchise? With so much that’s out there, I’m sure all but the most obsessive fans have some merchandise they haven’t pick up yet or a game they missed out on originally. We have all sorts of sales and deals rounded up for you below!MicrosoftLooking for some Star Wars…

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