Strangely Awesome Games - • 20th December 2023

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Manga Volume 1 Spoiler-Free Review

Star Wars: The Mandalorian is a manga that was written and illustrated by Yusuke Osawa. Based on the Disney+ series, it began serialization back on May 22, 2022, in Big Gangan manga magazine, a Square Enix publication. After about a year, Viz Media has released the first full volume of the manga.Yusuke Osawa started his career in the manga industry with a one shot named Majo to Megane to Mahojin or in english: A Witch, Her Glasses, and a Magic Circle that was published in 2009. He even won an...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 10th December 2023

Star Wars Books and Comics by George Mann

If you’re a fan of recent Star Wars novels, you’re probably familiar with the author George Mann. This author has dealt with mainly the High Republic series, but his works span to other time periods as well. George Mann has thrived with both novels and comics, giving Star Wars fans many great stories to enjoy.Here are all of George Mann’s current Star Wars releases.Release date: April 17th, 2019Publisher’s summary:Buy it hereRelease date: August 30, 2020Publisher’s summary:Buy it hereRelease d...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 24th October 2023

Star Wars – Who is Doctor Aphra?

If you are new to the Star Wars franchise, you may or may not have heard of the character named Doctor Aphra. If you’re unfamiliar with this archeologist, don’t worry, we got you covered. In this article, we will briefly explain when she was first introduced into the Star Wars Universe and who she is.Doctor Chellie Lona Aphra was created by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca. She makes her first appearance in Star Wars: Dark Vader #3 back in 2015. Interestingly enough, Kieron Gillen said tha...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 1st October 2023

Star Wars Books to Read if You Like Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker.  It’s a name pretty much everyone would recognize, even if they weren’t a Star Wars fan. He’s a pivotal figure in the franchise.  An icon from the original trilogy released back in the 70s.  But say you’re a newcomer and want to dive deeper into the world of Star Wars and learn more about Luke Skywalker?  The big question is: where do you even start?  There are so many books and comics that feature Luke Skywalker.  This article would have thousands of words if I included everythi...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 19th September 2023

Lies of P Review

Lies of P was reviewed on PC.After the long wait, Neowiz Games’ Lies of P is finally here.  With its amazing demo that was released back in June, the game has made a huge splash in the month of September.  I had personally been looking forward to this title for a while.  Now that it’s here, does it live up to expectations?  Is it as good as the demo released back in June?  Well, here’s our review of this dark fairytale.The city of Krat was an advanced city.  Way ahead of its time with the innova...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 17th September 2023

Top 10 Jedi Ranked by How Cool Their Lightsabers Are

Lightsabers are cool. I think every Star Wars fan can agree with that.  Even if the Jedi wielder isn’t very well liked, some people can’t deny they have some cool lightsabers.  They’re unique as each Padawan builds their own after they reach a point in their training.   Each hilt has a unique style and personality that can reflect some aspects of its wielder.  For this list, we’re ranking the top 10 Jedi just based on their lightsabers.  If we were to go into all the Jedi’s history and backstori...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 4th September 2023

Star Wars — Who are the Nightsisters?

With the reappearance of Morgan Elsbeth in the new Ahsoka series, it seems that our pool of Nightsisters appearing in mainstream Star Wars media is increasing. Newcomers to Star Wars may wonder who exactly are the Nightsisters? What makes them so special? Why do other species fear and avoid them? Hopefully, this short article will give you a bit more information about these prolific residents of Dathomir.Dathomir was a terrifying planet to many.  Due to its harsh and terrifying environment,...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 29th August 2023

More Top 10 List of Games to Play When You Need a Break

We all go through stress, and sometimes we like to turn to video games to help alleviate it just a bit. There’s a never-ending plethora of games you can choose to indulge your time in. But perhaps you don’t really know where to start? That’s where this list comes in. I have compiled another top 10 list of games that can help you relax and smile. The order isn’t particularly based on the most fun, rather, it’s just an easy numerical listing for the sake of readability. Let’s get started.Yum...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 14th July 2023

Dave the Diver Review

Dave the Diver is a charming indie game developed by a South Korean company named Mintrocket.  It has been in early access since October 2022.  But the full version has released on June 28th, 2023.  I had my eye on this little gem and wanted to wait until it’s full release.  Now it’s here and I’m ready to share my review with you all.Dave is an older man with a deep love for the sea.  He suddenly receives a call from a man named Cobra inviting him down to help him and a friend with a little proj...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 6th July 2023

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Review

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life was reviewed on the PC.Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is a remake of Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, which was a GameCube game developed by Marvelous and published by Natsume.  It was released in Japan in 2003 and in North America in 2004.  But with the split between the development team and the publisher, the games have taken a completely different turn. With Natsume retaining the rights to the name, Marvelous rebranded their games as Story of Seasons. Ha...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 27th June 2023

Final Fantasy XVI Review

Final Fantasy XVI was reviewed on the PS5.After being in development for around four years, Final Fantasy XVI has finally been released. This PS5 exclusive is another action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix and is the 16th installment of the franchise. Here is our non-spoiler review.The game opens up with a visually stunning fight between a phoenix and a beastly titan called Ifrit.  The scene fades as we are introduced to the main character Wyvern, or Clive Rosfield.The...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 24th June 2023

Star Wars DIY Droid Chimes

Photo credit: Kelly KnoxSummer is finally here again. It’s an exciting time for swimming, traveling, and even decorating. We’ve stumbled across a cute project that Star Wars fans can enjoy: DIY wind chimes. When you think of summer, you also think of the breeze, and wind chimes are very popular during this time. So why not create your own to show your love for the beloved franchise?Kelly Knox, a freelance writer, loves all things Star Wars. She’s also a real wiz when it comes to DIY projects....

Strangely Awesome Games - • 15th June 2023

Lies of P Demo Review

Lies of P demo was reviewed on PC.Developed by Round8 Studio and published by Neowiz Games, Lies of P is a game that has been anticipated since its first announcement at Gamescom 2022.  With its dark and gloomy trailer and nice slice of gameplay, it gathered so much traction that it even won several awards.  Now after three years of development we not only have the release date: September 19th, but we have a free demo of the first two chapters.I feel like we’re all at least familiar with Carlo C...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 12th June 2023

Amnesia: The Bunker Review

Amnesia: The Bunker was reviewed on Xbox Series X.Swedish game development studio Frictional Games made waves with their iconic survival horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent back in 2010.  The game was critically acclaimed upon release and the people wanted more.  Fans of the game then received Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs in 2013 that was published by Frictional Games but developed by The Chinese Room.  Machine For Pigs, while very much an Amnesia game, was a bit different than what we were exp...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 27th May 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Tips for Getting Started

With the release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, players were excited to continue Cal Kestis’ journey.  With how big the game is compared to its predecessor; it might be a little overwhelming at the start.  We’ve compiled a short list of simple but helpful tips to help ease your way into the beginning of your playthrough.This may seem like a no brainer if you played Jedi: Fallen Order.  Whenever Cal comes across a meditation circle, players can interact with them to save their progress.  In Star Wa...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 6th May 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review – A Sequel Strong In The Force

With the exciting release of Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, players all over the world are rejoicing once more for the chance to join Jedi Knight Cal Kestis on his new journey. This was the game I was personally looking forward to the most of 2023. And spoiler alert: Star Wars Jedi Survivor was worth every single second of the wait.The story picks up five years after the events of Fallen Order. Cal Kestis is now a confident and battle-hardened Jedi Knight working with Saw Gerrera in hurtin...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 3rd May 2023

Star Wars Ronin Review – The Way Too Serious Sith Hunter

Star Wars continues to grow with the release of a special collection of non-canon episodes known as Visions. With the release of the first season of Star Wars Visions, all fans were treated to a special buffet of nine episodes of anthology all created by different animation studios around the world.  The very first episode titled “The Duel” stood out with its impressive visuals and its interesting mix of Japanese mythology.  In fact, it stood out so much that it received its own novel titled Ro...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 22nd April 2023

Star Wars Dark Disciple Review – Asajj’s Redemption

Star Wars Dark Disciple was written by Christie Golden, a well-known author of several books in the Star Wars universe, and was published in 2015. The book numbers 359 pages, not including the short story afterward which brings the total to 379.Christie Golden has not only been a longtime author of several novels for the franchise, but she herself has been a fan since she was a child when the very first film was released. A fun fact: Christie was set to write a trilogy that would focus on Han...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 22nd April 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Getting an Art Book

Along with the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor well on its way to release, fans have something else to be excited for. Partnering with Lucasfilm and Respawn, Dark Horse Comics has announced The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Much like the previously released art book for Jedi: Fallen Order, the next book will take the fans behind the scenes to the creative process behind the game. Naturally, this hardcover book will also contain a collection of concept art as well.The standard ve...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 3rd April 2023

Star Wars Legends: Kenobi Review – What the Disney Show Could Have Done

John Jackson Miller’s novel Kenobi, which centers on the early life of Obi-Wan Kenobi post-Order 66, is what Disney could have and should have done with their show. That may seem like a pretty tall statement, but I can explain why. Miller knows Obi-Wan exceptionally well and crafted an immersive tale that warmly invites all audiences, long-time Star Wars fans or not, to engage in Obi-Wan’s initial struggle in starting his new life protecting Luke on Tatooine while trying not to be involved in t...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 17th February 2023

Enemies in Star Wars Jedi Survivor

As the release date for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor draws ever closer, Respawn has decided to whet the appetite of fans even more with the reveal of a new line of enemies. Fans of The Clone Wars might find this reveal even more exciting as we see the return of many familiar droids. Many of these are seen during the 9-minute gameplay on the planet Koboh.“Roger, Roger.” It’s so good to see these droids again. These poor droids are mainly cannon fodder that can quickly be dispatched by a single bl...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 13th February 2023

Hasbro Announces New Star Wars Collectibles Including an Exclusive Vader Figure

Hasbro has been on a roll with their Star Wars content as they have announced new items ahead of the Star Wars celebration. They released a fan stream detailing all of the releases on their YouTube channel:We’ve also compiled the list of figurines here along with their prices and expected release to check out:What we know as Episode VI Return of the Jedi, actually used to be Revenge of the Jedi during the early promotion. It was changed just before the release. To commemorate the 40th anniversar...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 12th February 2023

New Star Wars Novel Focusing on Qi’ra Announced and Detailed

When Star Wars Solo was initially released, it wasn’t received too favorably by fans.  In fact, it divided the fan base quite a bit.  But as time went on, the opinions seem to have changed.  We have started to see Han Solo’s former paramour, Qi’ra slowly make more appearances in different comics such as War of the Bounty Hunters, Doctor Aphra, and Darth Vader (2020).  Now, she is getting her first full-length novel, Crimson Climb, written by E.K. Johnston, the author of Ahsoka.According to the s...

Strangely Awesome Games - • 11th February 2023

Star Wars Characters Who Deserve Their Own Video Game

Cal Kestis has arguably become one of the most beloved characters to emerge from Disney’s Star Wars canon.  With the smashing success of Jedi Fallen Order and the upcoming highly-anticipated sequel Jedi Survivor, fans can’t help but wonder about all the possible future games that could be centered around other beloved characters.Today, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite characters from the iconic franchise that I believe deserve their own title, whether a lower-budget or AAA game.  A...