Star Wars

Star Wars Lore Is Changing—Here’s What That Means

The Star Wars universe as we know it is changing. To a lot of fans, Star Wars is far more than just the movies. The “Expanded Universe” includes novels, comic books and video games that, to many fans, define Star Wars even more than the films that started this phenomenon. But Disney and LucasFilm are…

By Phil Owen Published April 29, 2014

What Happens When A Star Wars Bro Fights A Harry Potter Bro

Horrible things happen when bros stop chilling, and instead start nerding out. Horrible, horrible things. Even abominations like striking your fellow bro become possible in those situations, as this clip by RackaRacka shows. Let this be a lesson to all of you watching out there. Love your bro, for the consequences may be too great…

By Patricia Hernandez Published April 28, 2014

How To Get A Free Astromech Droid In Star Wars: The Old Republic

Old and new players of Star Wars: The Old Republic can receive a brand new astromech droid starting tomorrow: In honor of Star Wars™ Day and in appreciation to you, our players,we are giving away the MT-4T Astromech Droid Mini-Pet to the entire Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ community!* •If you’re a current player, log…

By John Struan Published April 28, 2014

Culture

Not Every Pancake Can Be A Star Wars Pancake

The world’s premiere pancake artist Nathan Shields recreates the iconic creatures of the Star Wars universe in heated batter form. How I hate him. Taking requests from his adorable children, recreating faces and artwork after only a quick glance at a picture — he’s making the rest of us fathers look bad. My children’s two…

By Mike Fahey Published April 28, 2014

Eclipse Class Star Destroyer In Lego

The Eclipse Class Star Destroyer from the Empire at War video game. Marvel at its firepower below. You can see more photographs in this forum post. It’s made of approximately 11,000 pieces. Via R/Pics Previously: Lego XS Freighter You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and…

By John Struan Published April 26, 2014

Mass Effect N7 Armor in Star Wars: The Old Republic

Mass Effect N7 Armor with Mantis Rifle in Star Wars: The Old Republic: You can study the recipe for putting together your own set at TOR Fashion Previously: Tiny Lego Normandy You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

By John Struan Published April 23, 2014

Star Wars Vehicles In Space Engineers

Space Engineers is available in Steam Early Access. Modders have already created an entire fleet of Star Wars vehicles, including the Ebon Hawk, Tie Defender, and Star Destroyers. From the official site: Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction and maintenance of space works. Players build space ships and space stations of various…

By John Struan Published April 21, 2014

Enjoy Classic Dogfighting In This New Star Wars Rebels Footage

It’s Hera versus Imperial Tie Fighters in this brand new Star Wars Rebels footage, revealed today at WonderCon: The official site also posted a gallery of concept art and photographs, including these character designs: Previously: He-Man and Skeletor in Star Wars: The Old Republic You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to…

By John Struan Published April 19, 2014

Which Is Cooler, Mickey With A Keyblade Or Mickey With A Lightsaber?

Raise all 29 toy-based characters to level one in Disney Infinity and you’ll score a glowing green Star Wars surprise. NerdFlip shows us how it’s done. There are two Disney properties players have been clamoring for since the debut of Disney Infinity — Star Wars and Marvel Comics. With the latter slated to be revealed…

By Mike Fahey Published April 19, 2014

Oh Look, A Star Destroyer In Kerbal Space Program

Reddit user Quiznos323 built a Star Destroyer in Kerbal Space Program, and actually managed to get it into space (but not orbit). The ship was built using the B9 Aerospace and Lack Luster Labs mods They got it into space, but things quickly went a bit sideways. Well, maybe next time, Quiznos. Kerbal Space Empire…

By Steve Marinconz Published April 18, 2014

New Star Wars Rebels and Shanna The She-Devil Statues

Gentle Giant unveiled two new figures today. The first is Ezra and Chopper from the upcoming Star Wars Rebels series, and the second is a borderline NSFW Shanna the She-Devil with dinosaur hidden below the fold: Ezra and Chopper is $120. Shanna the She-Devil is $450. Previously: Adding Mara Jade and teenage Leia to Star…

By John Struan Published April 17, 2014

Boy’s Dying Wish Was For A Star Wars Funeral

Jack Robinson, from Portsmouth, England, was just four years old when he died earlier this month of an inoperable brain tumour. It’s the most tragic of passings, but if there’s any consolation to be had from such sadness, it’s that Jack’s dying wish (well, wishes) were granted. Jack’s parents, Terence and Marie, had helped him…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 16, 2014

Cool Macroshots Show The Dramatic Adventures of Star Wars Figurines

Photos with Star Wars figurines can’t really get more dramatic (and funny) than in Malaysian photographer Zahir Batin’s machroshots on DeviantART. He only needed a few droids, some stormtroopers and the touch of nature to fill his series with emotion. Here’s some highlights below. Check the artist’s Facebook page and his gallery on DeviantART for…

By Gergo Vas Published April 14, 2014

Bluntman And Chronic In Star Wars: The Old Republic

Playing as Kevin Smith’s Bluntman and Chronic in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Previously: He-Man and Skeletor in SW: TOR You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

By John Struan Published April 13, 2014

Someone Asked Harrison Ford Who Shot First

Don’t tell me you wouldn’t ask the same question if you had the chance. During a Reddit AMA over the weekend, the veteran actor was asked all kinds of stuff, including what his most-requested line is (“Get off my plane”) and what it’s like rescuing people with a helicopter. The most useful question, though, came…

By Luke Plunkett Published April 13, 2014

He-Man and Skeletor in Star Wars: The Old Republic

Here’s a convincing He-Man in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Below, see another He-Man and a Skeletor: Via Reddit Previously: Star Wars Propaganda Posters. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

By John Struan Published April 12, 2014

Droids Are Menaced By Jawas In The New Star Wars Pinball Table

R2 and C-3PO are in constant danger of being turned to scrap in the latest Star Wars Pinball table. Enjoy the video preview below: You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

By John Struan Published April 11, 2014

Star Wars Propaganda Posters

Two of the Star Wars propaganda posters Russell Walks created for the Star Wars Chrome Perspectives trading card set. See more below: You can see all 20 designs at Russell Walks’s site Previously: Make your own Star Wars Hexaflexagon. You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos…

By John Struan Published April 11, 2014

It’s Link Skywaker Vs. Wiibba the Hut in New Star Wars Smash Bros

When Mario gets transformed into Han Solo, it makes a weird sort of sense that Sonic plays the part of Lando Calrissian. Seeing Princess Peach in Leia’s slave girl bikini takes some getting used to, though. The last few videos in James Farr’s stellar Nintendo mash-up oeuvre have combined Smash Bros with Star Wars and…

By Evan Narcisse Published April 10, 2014

Concept Art From The Canceled Darth Maul Video Game

The latest issue of Game Informer has a feature article on a canceled Darth Maul game. See more below, including an Imperial Officer that looks just like Ralph Fiennes: Game Informer has much more. Previously: Maul versus Mandalorians footage You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos…

By John Struan Published April 9, 2014