Four New Star Wars Games Arrive On GoG, Others Land On Steam
Even though Star Wars Celebration is behind us, Star Wars Day is rapidly approaching. Not familiar with Star Wars Day? Well, it’s held every year on May the 4th.
To celebrate, GoG has added two more titles to its LucasArts catalog Star Wars: Rebel Assault and Star Wars Rebel Assault II are full-motion video rail shooters. These are available as a single offering.
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast and Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy have also arrived on GoG. Additionally, the Collector’s CD-ROM editions of X-Wing and TIE Fighter have replaced the standard editions for all previous and future buyers. These versions offer better sound and improved flight.
GoG is offering two bundles through Thursday, May 6 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific / May 7 at 2:59 a.m. Eastern. The Blaster Bundle includes X-Wing, TIE Fighter, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Rebellion, Rogue Squadron, X-Wing Alliance, Galactic Battlegrounds Saga, and Rogue Squadron 3D, priced at $38.93.
The Saber Bundle includes Dark Forces, Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast, Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, Knights of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic II, Empire at War Gold Pack, Battlefront II, Republic Commando, and Starfighter. This bundle will run you $22.44.
For those who prefer to purchase from Steam, four X-Wing titles have arrived on Valve’s platform. They are: X-Wing Special Edition, TIE Fighter Special Edition, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, and X-Wing Alliance.
Our Take
Expect a flood of classic and new Star Wars games, toys, and tie-in merchandise as we near the release of Episode VII. This is widely considered a good thing… unless Gungans are involved.