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The upcoming series titled “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” promises to transport viewers to an unexplored part of the “Star Wars ” galaxy. The story revolves around four young adventurers embarking on a journey following a remarkable discovery on their planet, reminiscent of classic children’s films produced by Amblin Entertainment. Series creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford have openly discussed their sources of inspiration for the show in various interviews, emphasizing the unique atmosphere they aimed to create. In an interview with ComicBook, Watts and Ford shared their feelings about working on “Star Wars“, their awe at meeting the talented team members, and the impact of “The Goonies ” on the show. They also hinted at the possibility of casting the adult counterparts from “The Goonies” ensemble, an idea that seems fitting for the series.

In the latter half of November 2024, Microsoft unveiled an exciting collection of games set to join Xbox Game Pass. The highlight of this release is a group of three games launching simultaneously on the service, which is one of the key advantages of Xbox Game Pass – receiving new titles on the same day as their global debut. This was particularly evident in 2024 with the addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which became available towards the end of October. Although no other games added to Game Pass this year are expected to eclipse that of Black Ops 6, November is concluding on a particularly strong note.

The upcoming book “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is venturing boldly into the realm of young adult-centric stories within the “Star Wars” Universe. Similar to all “Star Wars” content, this new piece is crafting its unique narrative while also setting the stage for a wider narrative thread throughout the franchise. In terms of developing characters from their youth into adulthood, no series has done it quite like “Harry Potter” – and that’s the roadmap Jon Watts and Christopher Ford (creators of Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Home Trilogy”) aim to follow for “Skeleton Crew”.

This year, Lucasfilm is making another significant move with the upcoming Disney+ series, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”. Co-created by Christopher Ford and Jon Watts, who directed “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, this series is expected to offer a fresh take on 1980s adventure films akin to “The Goonies”. Starring Jude Law in his first Star Wars appearance, the show will feature him as the enigmatic Force-user named Jod Na Nawood. While details about Law’s character are scarce, he recently shared with ComicBook that he drew inspiration for his performance from two iconic Star Wars characters.

Today, Mortal Kombat 1’s Ghostface DLC becomes accessible via early access, accompanied by an update for the game that includes changes for all players. Gamers on PC and Nintendo Switch will notice some platform-specific modifications, but there are numerous updates applicable to everyone. NetherRealm is working on refining several of Mortal Kombat 1’s playable characters and members of the Kameo cast. Additionally, new character skins have been introduced, visual glitches have been addressed, and a host of other improvements have been made.

Currently, escalating production costs are a significant challenge faced by the AAA game industry. However, some developers have discovered methods for creating top-tier games at relatively affordable prices. Remedy Entertainment is one of these studios known for such achievements, and it appears they aim to repeat this feat with their upcoming title, Control 2.