Summary The Empire Strikes Backset many precedents and established plenty of important lore for theStar Warsuniverse. But one fan discovered a particularly obscure yet oddly significant detail regarding Darth Vader in the movie. Maybe Anakin Skywalker’s eternally memed aversion to sand had some other effects. The ice planet Hoth section ofThe Empire Strikes Backremains among the most iconic sequences in the entireStar Warsfranchise. To give an idea of how impactful this sequel still is, that section is also one that fans quickly forget as the film moves to more exciting and impactful moments....

Summary Dave Filoni is a proven master at storytelling, especially in the world ofStar Wars. For proof, look no further thanStar Wars: Rebelsand the recently completed first season ofAhsoka. Not only did he expand on the future ofStar Wars, but he also tied so much to the past, connecting several eras of the franchise. One major way he did this was with the Blade of Talzin, which the Great Mothers of Peridea gifted to Morgan Elsbeth atop their spire....

Throughout its three pre-release phases—technical test, CBT1, and CBT2—Wuthering Wavesunderwent significant changes to its gameplay and visuals. Among these revisions, the most notable involved the reimagining of popular Resonators and NPCs. This list introduces seven of the most prominent character revamps since the global launch, sorted from minor to major transformations. Wuthering Waveshas demonstrated a commendable commitment to listening to its fanbase, particularly evident in its approach to character redesigns prompted by feedback during the technical tests and closed beta phases....

The Hittite faction is one of three key civilizations accessible to players inTotal War: Pharaoh,along with Ancient Egypt and the Canaanites. The Hittites have a lot of strong units, with an emphasis on strong melee combat and good mobility, as well as heavy armor and defensive bonuses. With a range ofstrong infantryand chariot units, they can be one of the more entertaining factions to play as, and one of the more difficult ones to face....

Summary Nintendo has had a relaxed 2024 so far, and rumor has it that this is because the company is preparing its launch lineup for the Nintendo Switch successor. TheNintendo Switch 2has seen enough insider reports that its existence is likely, but what innovations it will bring and when are less clear. Performance comparable to the PS4 and backwards compatibility seem like its main draws, though the limited resolution and unstable framerates of many Switch exclusives, likeHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, still make that sound appealing....

Summary An awesome new mod forStarfieldhas brought a canceledStar Warsgame back to life. This particularStarfieldmod focuses on aStar Warstitle that was shelved over a decade ago, but fits perfectly with the aesthetic of Bethesda’s RPG. Although it’s still early days, the signs are positive thatStarfieldmodders will keep the game active for years to come. Modders are yet to get their hands on the official Creation Kit, but that hasn’t stopped them from creating a bunch of amazingStarfieldmods that improve the game in a variety of different ways....

Summary With about two months left beforeGenshin ImpactVersion 4.7 drops, recent leaks have revealed the banner characters for the upcoming update. The list includes the much-awaited characters Clorinde and Sigewinne, who were introduced duringGenshin Impact’s Fontaine chapter. The leak also named a never-before-seen character named Sethos, which many fans are excited about. Genshin Impacthas debuted some strong characters in Fontaine, such as Furina and Neuvillette, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down....

OncePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorplayers make decent progress through the tournament arc at theGlitz Pit, they’ll eventually have to go to the storage room. Mario receives a mysterious message from someone calling themselves ‘X,’ telling him tofind the switch to reach the attic. The only thing you’ll see in the storage room are a couple of boxes with stars on them, and it’s kind of hard to figure out exactly what you need to do here to proceed....

It’s not hard to seeRise of the Ronin’s predecessors in it.Nioh’s launch in February 2017 marked a turning point for the acclaimed action developer Team Ninja, as it began backing away from theDead or AliveandNinja Gaidenfranchises in favor of loot-heavy Soulslikes. The studio’s signature precision combat never left, but it took on a new form that not all of its old fans stuck around for. Since then, Team Ninja’s primary focus has been making tough-as-nails action-RPGs that emphasize replay value, and those traditions are alive and well inRise of the Ronin....

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer has noticed how luck impacts a particular element of the game, and it could save other players a lot of time and trouble. While luck doesn’t impactwhat players get out ofStardew Valleygeodes, it plays several roles that can make or break a day in the game. Stardew Valleyplayers get their first hint that luck is important when they watch the TV on their farm for the first time....