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WhoDatJedi podcast: What can fans expect from ‘The Book of Boba Fett‘?

We dive further into the new Star Wars series set to debut on Disney+ this month.

WhoDatJedi podcast: Rey, Finn and Poe: Can we (really) expect them to make a return?

It’s honestly been a question since the sequel trilogy (Episodes 7-10) ended: Are we going to see these characters again?

It’s reasonable to wonder. But do we have any clues as to if it actually will happen or not?

Dive into this episode to find out.

WhoDatJedi podcast: Alex Rawls: What do Christmas songs have in common with Star Wars?

I got to host Alex Rawls, local music writer and friend, on this week’s podcast.

We had an AWESOME conversation.

WhoDatJedi podcast: ‘Book of Boba Fett‘ trailer and politics in Star Wars

Politics and Star Wars go together like peanut butter and chocolate.

Don’t believe me?

Listen to us hash it out!

Super Mario Kart — Retro Gaming Essentials (No. 20)

So, here we are.

I’ve written 19 of these things so far. I’m on my last review for a perfect Top 20, and I’m faced with probably a dozen or so worthy contenders (at minimum) for the final slot.

The biggest question I asked myself as a tie-breaker was this: Is a particular genre under-represented?

As it happens, the answer to that question made it an easy choice.

Say hello to Super Mario Kart, one of best racing games of all time, an inspired use of an existing, popular license, the genesis of an entire sub-genre of gaming (“kart racing”), and just a damn fine piece of popular entertainment.

Super Mario Kart
Genre: Racing
Released: 1992
Platform: SNES
Next Generation’s No. 7 game of all time (1999)

WhoDatJedi podcast: Anakin is back … How is this a good thing?

This headline might be misleading, depending on how you read it.

We don’t get negative here. We actually examine how it might be good.

WhoDatJedi podcast: How do the sequels enhance the original Star Wars trilogy?

We’re back at it with the sequels this time: let’s get positive about them and talk about how they enhance the original trilogy.

WhoDatJedi podcast: Why do we collect stuff?

There’s a psychology in why we collect the things we do (Star Wars collectibles or otherwise).

Let’s dive into that.

Soldier Blade — Retro Gaming Essentials (No. 19)

One of the earliest genres of video games is the shooter.

Why?

Simplicity.

Here’s the concept: Fire a projectile at an enemy or obstacle, watch it blow up, rinse, repeat.

You see? With such a relatively modest list of goals for a group of programmers to try to achieve, the appeal is obvious.

And for the gamer, the idea of blowing crap up is fun too.

So, shooters’ explosion in popularity in the 1970s and 80s was probably inevitable, and they’re an important part of gaming history.

I included the wack-a-doodle Air Zonk earlier in this countdown, but I also knew, given the genre’s importance, I should probably include a more traditional shooter somewhere in my Top 20.

How did I settle on Soldier Blade?

It’s really stinking good.

Soldier Blade
Genre: Shooter
Released: 1992
Platform: Turbografx-16
5/5 from GamePro

WhoDatJedi podcast: How do the prequels enhance the original Star Wars trilogy?

So lots of people complain about the prequels. I get it. But I like them.

Here are some of the ways the prequels enhanced the original movies.