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The Woman Bulldozing Video Games’ Toughest DRM
For Empress, cracking titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Immortals Fenyx Rising is more than a pastime. It’s a mission.
4 Work-From-Home Tech Tricks I Learned From Twitch Streamers
They stay at their desks for hours at a time, communicate with the world, and look great in the process. Here’s what they can teach us.
10 Memorable Musical Instruments from the Galaxy Far, Far Away
One of the most beloved and integral components of Star Wars is the amazing music that permeates the storytelling. From the orchestral scores of John Williams to the deep Mongolian throat-singing of the HU in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, music takes an important role in telling us the roles of the characters, the settings, […]
Cyberpunk 2077 Maker Was Hit With Ransomware—and Won’t Pay Up
CD Projekt Red’s list of woes gets longer, as hackers claim to have stolen the source code for their most popular games.
As Star Wars Insider Hits 200, a Look Back at Some of the Legendary Magazine’s Most Memorable Issues
It’s hard to imagine a time when Star Wars Insider didn’t exist. That’s how large the magazine looms in the fandom consciousness. Before, and even after, the advent of the internet it was the place to get breaking Star Wars news, read interviews with creators, and just immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away, from movies to books to games. […]
Tips on How to Snag a PlayStation 5 (Good Luck!)
Months after launch, Sony’s latest console is proving difficult to find for many. We’ve got some tips on how to score one.
From a Certain Point of View: Who’s the Best Star Wars Games Character?
One of the great things about Star Wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Best bounty hunter? Most powerful Jedi? Does Salacious Crumb have the best haircut in the saga? In that spirit, StarWars.com presents From a Certain Point of View: a series of point-counterpoints on some of the biggest — and most […]
The Gaming Platforms That Let Streamers Profit From Hate
WIRED has found dozens of far-right and white supremacist figures monetizing their livestreams through “donation management services” Streamlabs and StreamElements.
The 14 Best Weekend Deals on Speakers, Video Games, and More
You’ll find discounts this week on audio equipment, our favorite video calling device, TVs, and movies.