Star Wars

EA Is Putting Microtransactions Back Into Star Wars Battlefront II, But They’ll Be Cosmetic-Only

Months after removing controversial microtransactions from Star Wars Battlefront II, publisher EA today announced its plans to bring them back, this time tied only to cosmetics rather than gameplay. In a blog post today, EA outlined the new progression system for Star Wars Battlefront II, which will “begin rolling out” on March 21. The biggest…

A LEGO Version Of Star Wars Episode I: Racer

If nobody is going to muster the will/cash for a new video game version of Star Wars’ pod-racing, then we’re going to have to settle for this movable, interactive LEGO take on it instead. Alexis Dos Santos built this using MINDSTORMS, LEGO’s robotics tech. The surface of the race scrolls past the user on a…

Battlefront Mod Makes Buzz Lightyear Captain Of The Millennium Falcon

This Battlefront II mod by FruitByTheFett takes a few random pieces of Star Wars kit—a Boba Fett backpack here, some Stormtrooper armour there—and builds a Space Ranger costume for Han Solo out of it. If you want to try it out, you can download it here

The New Lego Millennium Falcon Looks So Fine

Man, I don’t know what it is about it, but this might be the best Lego Millennium Falcon ever. I shouldn’t be this excited—it seems like we get a new Lego Falcon every time Han Solo’s trusty ride shows up on the screen. The $169.99 Solo: A Star Wars Story Kessel Run Millennium Falcon, due…

Here is the Solo trailer, utterly ruined by Shooptube and “I’m Han Solo” from Kinect Star Wars.

I Am Sorry, Star Wars Fans

Is this NSFW? Who knows any more. Maybe? The Dairy Princess is the work of sculptor Mike Strick, who is actually selling a small quantity of them on his site for £40 (USD$55). It’s 120mm wide and 90mm tall, making it roughly a match for standard 3.75 inch action figures. Sweet dreams, everyone.

Here’s The First Han Solo Movie Teaser Trailer

The first teaser trailer for the Han Solo movie—out very soon!—was just shown as part of the Super Bowl festivities. Lookin’ sharp, Lando.

Battlefront II Patch Nerfs Overpowered Wookiee Warriors

Players who earn enough points during Star Wars: Battlefront II matches can play as a variety of special characters, from hi-tech Stormtroopers to the Emperor himself, but none are as deadly as the Wookiee Warrior. A new patch has nerfed these overpowered creatures and brought an end to their hairy reign of terror. Wookiee Warriors…

In the first Fave This podcast of 2018, Gita Jackson and I discuss the controversy around fans shipping Rey and Kylo Ren as a couple in Star Wars (31:08) what the No Man’s Sky community is up to, and where open world games go next. Listen below. Download the MP3 here.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Makes The Force Awakens Much More Interesting

Back when it came out, Star Wars: The Force Awakens played like a straightforward homage to 1977’s Star Wars. It was plenty fun, but wasn’t all that deep. Now that I’ve seen its follow-up, The Last Jedi, The Force Awakens seems a lot more interesting. The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens Spoilers Ahead! I’ve…

Here’s A 2016 Pitch Video For A New Star Wars Space Shooter

While there are sadly no new Star Wars space shooters in development (that we know about), that’s not for a lack of trying. In 2016, for example, the studio behind Rebel Galaxy put this video together for a pitch to EA to make exactly what we’re asking for. Double Damage is the team responsible, and…

A Bunch Of Different Star Wars Games You Can Go Play Right Now

Whether you’re just looking for something to play over your days-off in the coming weeks or desperate to escape back into the world of Star Wars following The Last Jedi, there are plenty of options. The list that follows isn’t necessarily of the best Star Wars games overall. No series has had more licensed video…

The Last Jedi’s Porgs Are Just Puffins, Which The Film Crew Couldn’t Get Rid Of

Everyone thought the Porgs, those cute lil’ animals from The Last Jedi, were basically space penguins. Turns out they’re actually space puffins, because Skellig Michael (aka Luke’s Island) is so covered with the birds that it was easier for the VFX team to just work with them than try and cut them out of the…

Please Bring Back Star Wars Space Shooters

Hello. Are you a Disney executive, passing a few minutes downtime between acquisitions and layoffs? Maybe you work at EA, and are trying to work out how to salvage your brand’s Star Wars efforts after the disaster that is Battlefront II. Here’s a free idea: make another space shooter. If you’re new to this concept—maybe…

Ten Video Game Alloys That May Or May Not Be What The US Government Apparently Has

This weekend, the New York Times reportedon the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, which apparently found unidentifiable alien alloys. While we have no clue what the hell those alloys are, here are some video game alloys that might as well be real now. The information the New York Times outlines a strange alloy that caused…

Let’s Talk About The Weirdest (And Best) Scene In The Last Jedi

I want to talk about the weirdest scene in The Last Jedi. Because I also think it was also the best scene. I say that knowing that The Last Jedi had many good scenes. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD There was the blistering opening section. Which was good. There was Rey and Kylo Ren chatting over Forcebook…

Here’s Some Real Good Star Wars: The Last Jedi Cosplay

Cosplayer Leo Camacho and some friends decided to recreate Vanity Fair’s classy Last Jedi photoshoot, and they’ve done an incredible job with it. Photos are by Mark Edwards

One Of Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Biggest Problems Comes Straight From Video Games

As of writing this there’s currently an almost 40% disparity between the critics and audience’s response to the latest Star Wars on Rotten Tomatoes. For all of the high moments, satisfying pay-offs, and generally cool Star Wars stuff, a movie that runs two hours and 33 minutes is bound to fall flat in some areas.…

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Has A Really Cool Take On The Force

Last night, a bunch of us went and saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Today, three of us sat down and talked about it. On this bonus episode of Kotaku Splitscreen, I’m joined by my co-host Jason Schreier as well as our colleague Heather Alexandra to talk about the highs and lows of writer/director Rian…

Battlefront II DLC Tries To Close Story Cliffhanger, Disappoints 

Star Wars Battlefront II’s latest DLC features an expanded story and new worlds from The Last Jedi. It does its best to reinvigorate the game, but it ultimately falls short. Spoilers Ahead Battlefront II’s latest collection of DLC continues the story of stormtrooper Iden Versio in an additional campaign called Resurrection. At the end of Battlefront…