In Star Wars, droids serve all kinds of roles, from simple laborers to highly skilled surgeons and battlefield generals. But some droids specialize in combat and mayhem. Deadly droids have their own gradations of lethality, from regular battle droids, whose strength lie in numbers (and not their aim), to killer soldier units working in teams, […]
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5 Things We Love from the New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Gameplay Trailer
LEGO Star Wars // AUGUST 25, 2021 StarWars.com breaks down the best bits from a stunning new look at the upcoming game. The Force — and bricks — are strong with this one. A new trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga debuted today during Gamescom Opening Night Live, offering the most revealing look […]
Social Media Algorithms Are Controlling How I Grieve
What happens to a loved one’s account after they pass—and how does their digital afterlife affect the ones who survive them?
Spoiler Talk: Justina Ireland Shines a Light on Out of the Shadows
Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows. Justina Ireland’s Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows debuted last month, marking the second release in a new wave of High Republic stories. This young adult novel brings back some familiar faces like […]
The SteelSeries Arctis Prime Makes Gaming Comfy and Affordable
The company’s latest corded gaming headset doesn’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
20 Killer Xbox One Games Every Player Should Try
Relive classics, play co-op with friends, and enjoy the mayhem of a battle royale with our favorite Xbox titles.
Star Wars Inside Intel: The Death Star
Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star Wars lore and continuity. In this installment, Emily explores the inner workings of the Death Star… The Empire’s greatest and […]
The Creators of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Season 1’s Biggest Moments and What’s Next
Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from the entirety of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1. Family is wonderful but it can be messy. That’s true in our lives and especially in the galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: The Bad Batch has explored that truth over the course of its emotional […]
Apple’s iCloud Photo-Scanning Tech Explained
This week, we dissect the technology Apple is using to protect children from sexual abuse on its messaging and photo-storage platforms.
How the Far Right Exploded on Steam and Discord
New research found that several of the major gaming platforms are hosting extremist activity, from racist livestreams to open support for neo-Nazis.