Games

We’ve been keeping an eye on Directive 8020, the new sci-fi horror game from the creators of Until Dawn (Supermassive Games). Expect our review to be published shortly.

It seems this was all part of Palpatine’s plan. While most Sith follow the Rule of Two – training an apprentice to eventually overthrow them – Palpatine never intended to be replaced. He was obsessed with achieving immortality, even exploring methods like cloning through a project called “Project Necromancer.” By not establishing a clear position for Darth Vader within the Sith hierarchy, Palpatine ensured Vader couldn’t amass enough power to become a threat. However, as Cavan Scott’s Terror on Mustafar reveals, Vader did hold one significant title, recalling a powerful designation from the older Legends stories.

V1 essentially makes Homelander invincible, and it’s possible the show will go that route. Having the villain win and kill all the heroes would be a surprising twist on the usual superhero story. However, I don’t believe Eric Kripke would end the five-season show on such a dark note, especially after viewers have become so invested in the heroes and their fight against Homelander. I don’t think he’d take away all hope like that.

This week, Out of Seats Studio and ISART Digital released a free game called Candellum exclusively on Steam. It’s a top-down action game where you play as a candle warrior slowly melting away inside an abandoned wax factory. Your goal is to battle through the factory and discover the secrets hidden within.

I’m revisiting Stephen’s quick review of Scott Pilgrim EX because my physical copy from Limited Run Games will arrive on Sunday night, and I can’t wait to open it.

A significant Star Wars auction is happening at Goldin, and one item stands out: a prototype of Boba Fett with a rocket launcher, made by Kenner in 1979. This figure, featuring the ‘L-Slot’ rocket mechanism, was originally planned for release, but Kenner ultimately cancelled it due to safety issues.

The anime’s streaming home hasn’t been announced yet, but Crunchyroll is the most probable option. While an English version of the manga isn’t available, you can read the original Japanese manga online at Ura Sunday.

The Star Wars Puppetronics collection brings iconic characters to life with two ways to play. First, there’s the 17-inch Yoda Puppetronic by RealFX, which responds to your movements with 120 different sounds and actions. There are also smaller, handheld Palm Puppetronics – equally charming and packed with over 40 sounds and actions, also controlled by your movements. You’ll find details on each character and everything included in the line below.

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