#Star wars episode 1

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today i present you with more ewan mcgregor. tomorrow...who knows

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STAR WARS EPSIODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE is the most watched STAR WARS film on Disney+ ever

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Can’t wait to freeze-frame a moment from the thrilling Mos Espa Podrace with this LEGO Star Wars Diorama! This collectible set challenges builders to channel the Force, as Anakin Skywalker did in Episode I: The Phantom Menace, to create a stunning snapshot of his podracer powering through Arch Canyon in hot pursuit of his racing rival Sebulba. 🌄

The impressive 718-piece model even comes with a plaque bearing Qui-Gon Jinn’s advice (“Remember, concentrate on the moment. Feel. Don't think. Trust your instincts.”) and a special LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary brick to complete this amazing display!

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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles was a staple for many gamers’ childhood. Despite the rough nature of the original PlayStation release, the game’s fast-paced, co-op action managed to find a place in many hearts. While it would have been great to see a proper remaster that smoothed out all the game’s rough edges, Aspyr Media has done an admirable job with this port. 

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Delamone Art

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Throwback Video

Since The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters this weekend I wanted to throwback back to when I made a review of Phantom Menace. Well it’s not really a review it’s more my personal history with it when it came out in 1999 and got to see it at 12:01.

I was for real thinking of making a new video about standing in line for tickets for Phantom Menace but then rewatched this and realized all my points I was going to say were actually in this video. Which came out last time the Phantom Menace got re released in 3D. I’m sure if I made it now it would be a little better but I don’t like repeating myself or at least this closely

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Star Wars Episode 1: Racer

NA release: 18th May 1999

EU release: 4th June 1999

JP release: 21st July 1999

Developer: LucasArts

Publisher: LucasArts

N64 Magazine Score: 88%

Star Wars: Episode 1 was a massive success, despite being viewed as a poor film. The podracing scene was well liked, with some great designs and amazing sounds. Really, LucasArts could have just rushed something cheap and easy – just copy another future racer, use various Star Wars locations we’ve already seen – and made a ton of money with a podracing video game, but they actually went to a ton of effort with it, and it shows in the final product.

For this playthrough, I played the remastered version for modern consoles. It’s the same game, it just runs smoother.

The developers of Episode 1: Racer clearly analysed every aspect of the film sequence to work out some mechanics that would suit the game, which also has the bonus effect of helping the game feel unique. You need to charge up your boost by holding forward, then press the boost button, which lasts until you let go of the accelerator, hit something or your engine overheats and bursts into flames. As you take damage, your steering will be affected (due to one engine going slower), so you’ll need to repair, which slows down your podracer, although you can time this just after a boost or during a jump, so planning when to repair is important. I do think it might be faster in some instances to crash and respawn than to repair severely damaged engines, though.

The handling is incredibly smooth in the game, navigating small sections feels amazing, especially with the sense of speed the game provides. Crashes felt like my own mistakes and every slight tilt of the analogue stick is important. With the exception of Tatooine, each planet in the game is brand new, but each one captures the feel of the Star Wars universe extremely well. Each planet has multiple tracks that share portions, but the unique sections feel distinct enough that it works really well.

There is one track in particular that is extremely difficult – Abyss. This features a long, narrow section with turns and if you miss, you end up on a lower part of the track. If this happens, you’ve lost as that route is so much slower. I never managed it as Anakin, but choosing another racer (there’s a lot in the game) and slowing down a bit and I was able to sort it. The game is also nice an friendly in that you pick individual races to do, rather than having to do a tournament in one go.

My biggest issue with Episode 1: Racer are the vehicle upgrades, as the system doesn’t feel fully complete. You can but new parts from Watto or damaged parts from the junkyard. As you race, these get more damaged, but a pit droid will fix one part. You can have a total of four pit droids, so if you buy more than four types of parts, they’ll get damaged and your stats will decrease. Which means you can’t really improve in more than four categories.

Repairs (and damage) also only happen in races you haven’t come first in. On top of that, you can only earn money once per race, so if you want to buy the best parts once you’ve finished the game, you need to plan ahead by buying junk parts, racing to fix them and selling them as you go through the game – it’s a strange system.

But it’s only a minor issue, and upgrading in four areas (I did turning, acceleration, speed and cooling) is more than enough, so once you realise that, it doesn’t hamper the experience. Episode 1: Racer is an immense amount of fun and it’s a shame that Star Wars games have never been able to capture the feel of this in future podracing games (Racer Revenge) and minigames (Star Wars Kinect).

Fave

The rounded architecture in the cities, the dusty colours, the seedy bars and alien wide boys in the cut scenes put all similar games to shame in terms of creating a spine-tingling atmosphere, and the pod craft really do look the business – although you probably wouldn’t want to strap yourself into one.

- Martin Kitts, N64 Magazine #30

Remake or remaster?

The remaster makes the game run a lot nicer and in higher resolution, but it would be nice to have options to resolve the issues with parts. Still, this game deserved a proper sequel – take the same gameplay, add some new nicely designed tracks and don’t try to mess it up too much.

Official ways to get the game.

The remaster is available on Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox One/Series. The original PC version is available on GoG and Steam, however this can crash a lot on modern operating systems and does not support widescreen, higher resolutions or modern controllers.

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One of the most detailed things I’ve ever drawn, but very happy with how it came out. I could definitely sense my grandma’s hand in this one.

One of the things that struck me most rewatching The Phantom Menace this past weekend was seeing Jake Lloyd’s performance as Anakin on the big screen.

I was 8 when the movie originally came out, so I definitely wasn’t tuned in to the discussion around it in those days. But Lloyd was famously savaged for his performance and that has allegedly weighed on him pretty hard over the years.

But honestly, watching it again, it’s legitimately a great performance for the character.

Yes, there’s the infamous “Yipee!” and a few other goofy moments.

But in the quieter moments, you can see the darkness and edge in the character that hints at his eventual fate. The cheerful “Yipee!” moments are the /exception/ for a character who is constantly fighting to survive. Who only admits that he’s cold when someone directly asks how he’s doing.

This is a literal slave child who lives among street gangs and has grown to be on guard at all times that is then taken and thrown into the formal and rigid bureaucracy of the Jedi Order, which he chafed at from the very beginning.

Lloyd plays that role fantastically, and in particular with that famously cutting scowl.

So, yeah, stand tall, Jake. You did the character proud.

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Thrift Store Horde: Season 3, Episode 2

Adam and Kevin say farewell to their dearly departed co-host, Jason Gross. They did some thrifting in his honor and share their finds. Plus, the crew announce the newest member of the Horde, who will be joining to host in 2024. Adam reveals 80’s children’s books starring ALF, Rainbow Brite and more along with some fun VHS and a very cult Laserdisc. Kevin shows off some WWE NXT 2.0 trading cards…

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Gemini AI Movie Review: Star Wars Episode 1 Actually Really Good

It was glorified, then panned, so what should we make of #StarWars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace? Gemini AI brings truth and this movie is very good. #movies #scifi

It was glorified, then panned, so what should we make of Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace? Gemini AI brings truth and this movie is very good.   Gemini AI reviews the best movies of all time. Today it looks at an all-time classic, Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace, or what it calls “A Spark Of Hope.” Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace, released in 1999, arrived with the…

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[Review] Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered  | Nintendo Switch

The classic Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered is out on #NintendoSwitch. Check out @jonathanober's review over on Miketendo64.com

Welcome to EXPlay, (Explain & Play) the review series where we care not for scores, but tell it how it is when it comes to every game we get our hands on, all whilst including some lengthy gameplay, to give you, the reader, the chance to form your own impressions and views while reading and watching.   In this explanatory review, we’re covering Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered by…