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  • Epic Games

    'Fortnite' adds lightsabers following Star Wars event

    by 
    Jon Fingas
    Jon Fingas
    12.14.2019

    If you wanted to attend Fortnite's Star Wars event but missed out, you're probably experiencing a twinge of regret right now. The event included an expected Rise of Skywalker clip and a virtual appearance by director J.J. Abrams, but it also gave people lightsabers (and blasters) -- and yes, they're available outside the event. Suddenly, the notorious mechs from earlier in the year seem a bit weak by comparison. It's not certain how long they'll last, but you'll have to track down special Star Wars crates to arm yourself like a Jedi or Sith.

  • Facebook

    Even Facebook's Messenger is getting in on the Star Wars hype

    by 
    Kris Holt
    Kris Holt
    12.12.2019

    In case you hadn't heard, there's a little indie movie coming out next week called Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. As if tie-ins from the likes of Le Creuset weren't enough for the future arthouse classic, Facebook is getting in on the act with its first branded chat theme for Messenger.

  • Samsung

    Samsung made a 'Star Wars' Galaxy Note 10+ for Kylo Ren fans

    by 
    Jon Fingas
    Jon Fingas
    11.18.2019

    How big a Star Wars fan are you? Big enough that you'd replace your smartphone just to flaunt it? Samsung thinks you might be. It's releasing a Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Special Edition to mark the release of The Rise of Skywalker. The phone itself touts a black-and-red color scheme (plus custom graphics and sounds) to match Kylo Ren's embrace of the dark side, but you'll also get a matching Kylo Ren case, Galaxy Buds and a metal collector's badge. It'll be patently clear where your allegiances lay.

  • Star Wars, Disney

    Watch the new 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' trailer

    by 
    Mat Smith
    Mat Smith
    08.26.2019

    Getting all hyped for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and mere teaser image (above) not sufficing? Well, the new trailer is here to substantially introduce the final film that encompassed a trilogy of, well, trilogies. Let's watch shall we?

  • LucasFilm Ltd

    Watch the first ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ trailer here

    by 
    Kris Holt
    Kris Holt
    04.12.2019

    The first teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode 9 has arrived, along with a few more details about the final installment of the Skywalker saga from a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. Perhaps most importantly, we finally know the movie's full name -- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.