Star Wars Zero Company developer speaks out about the growing popularity of older game genres

Star Wars Zero Company Creative Director Greg Furch shared opinion about the growing popularity of old genres of computer games and their work on consoles.

According to Ferch, in the 2000s, various strategies, tactics and role-playing games could not be adapted to consoles for technical reasons. In addition, due to the prevalence of isometric sprite graphics, it was difficult to adapt the picture to the TV format.

Over time, these problems began to be eliminated, and now many genres that previously required the use of a keyboard and mouse are easily adapted to gamepads. This means their audience is growing.

The increase in popularity of older formats, according to Furch, began in 2012. This has affected the usual templates, into which the developers are trying to add novelty and innovative mechanics. He explained that although strategies and other similar projects seem simple to create, in reality they are much more complex.

Recall that Star Wars Zero Company will be released in 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. The single-player turn-based strategy game will put players in command of an elite squad of mercenaries.

Lucasfilm wanted the upcoming Star Wars series to be the best ever

The star of the upcoming Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has revealed that the creative team is working hard to make the series the greatest in the franchise.

In an interview for Star Wars Insider #236, leading man Sam Witwer stated that Maul, Lord of Shadows will be unlike anything that has come before. According to him, the creative team was tasked with making the show bigger and bolder.

Witwer noted that it was "the most complex series they've ever done." The actor also assured that "everyone rolled up their sleeves to make it something special." The animated series should expand the boundaries of storytelling.

He went on to talk in detail about the members of the creative team and their roles and the work that was done to bring the idea to life. For example, the star mentioned producer Athena Portillo, "who was so dedicated to getting it right that she didn't let [the project] fail."

In particular, Witwer noted that Dave Filoni "gave [them] direction to do everything better" and "to push things further." Filoni is now president of Lucasfilm.

The leading actor touched on the style of “Lord of Shadows.” The team not only used unique graphics, but also resorted to photography:

We even used some practical photography techniques that no one would recognize because everything looks like it was painted. But they solved problems the old fashioned way, like the guys from Industrial Light & Magic back in the day. These are people I have worked with for almost two decades. We trust each other completely. If someone has a comment, you listen. We all wanted to make it the best thing we've ever done.

Spaceballs 2 Release Date Confirmed - Mel Brooks Returns

Work on Spaceballs 2 is progressing smoothly. Amazon MGM has announced the release date for the sequel to Mel Brooks' cult comedy.

It will premiere in theaters on April 22, 2027, which perfectly coincides with the 40th anniversary of the original. Brooks will be 100 years old when the sequel is released.

Fans may fear that the Jeff Bezos-led company is simply exploiting nostalgia for box office gains. But the announcement notes that they are not just doing it for the money. They do it for huge money.

The film's description jokingly states that it is "not a prequel, not a reboot, a sequel, part two, but with elements of a reboot, expanding the franchise." Like the original, the film will poke fun at Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien and other sci-fi franchises.

Space Eggs 2 Details

The director is Josh Greenbaum (“Loose Mongrels”), who worked on a documentary about the sound designers of “Star Wars.” Frozen star Josh Gad co-wrote the script with Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit (The Addams Family 2, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu).

Brooks has confirmed that he has returned to his role as Yoda's Yogurt counterpart. The film also stars Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman as Darth Helmet and Lone Star.

There are no plot details yet, as they are kept secret. Perhaps details will appear at the end of the year.

“Stop tolerating mediocrity”: the author of Star Wars: Zero Company took a tough look at the tactics genre

Star Wars: Zero Company creative director Greg Furch slammed the turn-based tactics genre, saying it's time for players to stop putting up with its weaknesses.

According to the developer, he “has a grudge” for this genre, in which fans often justify shortcomings with phrases like “the graphics are not important” or “the plot is not important.” Foerch emphasizes: depth of gameplay is important, but this should not come at the expense of visuals, story and ease of control.

The developer is confident that modern tactical games must offer a complete experience, especially when it comes to single-player projects. “You can get everything at once - the gameplay, the story, and the quality of execution,” he noted.

As an example, he cited Marvel's Midnight Suns, where he served as art director. In his opinion, the game proved that tacticians can combine the depth of mechanics with a well-developed story and high-quality graphics.

The Star Wars: Zero Company team, as stated by Furch, intends to go exactly this way. The developers want to create a project that will not sacrifice some elements for the sake of others, but will offer a comprehensive and modern take on the genre.

Leaked Star Wars: Darth Maul posters reveal villain's return

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord premieres on Disney+ on Monday, and before then, a whole series of character posters have leaked online.

Apparently, the posters were planned to be released weekly or at the end of the season. At least two of them reveal some major surprises planned for the animated series.

Attention! Spoilers ahead!

Most of the promos feature characters we've already seen in trailers and commercials for the animated series. However, two of them confirm the return of Darth Vader and Dryden Vos, the main villain of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Stories."

The series takes place between The Clone Wars and Han Solo, but the announced second season may show events between Han Solo and Rebels. The initial focus will be on how Maul became the head of the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate.

While Vos' role as a rival crime lord was expected, Vader's presence will certainly excite fans. He and Maul never fought on screen. One of the trailers hinted at his appearance.

First reviews of "Star Wars: Maul - Lord of Shadows" - new "Andor"

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord brings back the former Sith Lord, and does it successfully.

As the leading actor Sam Witwer said, the team put a lot of effort into the implementation of the new animated series. Representatives of the press were sent eight episodes out of ten for evaluation, allowing them to share their opinions on social networks. Everyone was pleased with what they saw.

Those who watched praised the well-choreographed action, new characters, animation style and dark atmosphere. The show has been compared to “Andor”, as the authors touch on adult themes and are not afraid to be harsh.

Ahead of the project's premiere, Lucasfilm chief Dave Filoni announced the development of a second season. According to critics, after watching the episodes, it became clear why the show was decided to be renewed.

Marvel unveils Star Wars: Rogue One prequel about Andor

Ten years ago, the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Stories" introduced a group of heroes who stole the plans for the Death Star and laid the foundation for the victory of the Resistance.

Lucasfilm and Marvel Comics decided to celebrate the film's anniversary by releasing a series of five comics. They will focus on key characters, starting with Cassian Andor, who later became the main character of the prequel series.

New stories will unfold immediately before the events of the film, revealing previously untold backstories. Yes, this is again a prequel to a prequel.

Below is the cover of the first issue. Illustrations by David Marquez.

Season 2 of Star Wars: Maul - Lord of Shadows Confirmed

Not only will Darth Maul get his revenge, but his journey will continue in the second season of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.

Ahead of the premiere of the animated series, creator and executive producer Dave Filoni announced a continuation of the show. The Lucasfilm Animation team is already working on the second season.

The first season will debut on Disney+ with two episodes premiering on April 6. Two episodes each will be released until the beginning of May.

The new teaser for the animated series about Darth Maul showed fierce battles that cause goosebumps

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