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https://www.europesays.com/britain/36047/ Gaming Ultrawide Monitor Market in the United Kingdom | Report – IndexBox #1500R) #240Hz+) #AdaptiveSync(GSync #ConsoleGaming(withCompatibility) #ConsumerGoodsMarketReport #Curvature(1000R #forecast #FreeSync) #GamingUltrawideMonitor #HighRefreshRate(144Hz #MarketAnalysis #Multitasking/Productivity #OLED/MiniLEDPanels #PCGaming #SimulationGaming #UK #UnitedKingdom

Gaming Ultrawide Monitor Market in Germany | Report – IndexBox

Germany Gaming Ultrawide Monitor Market 2026 Analysis and Forecast to 2035 Executive…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #1500R) #240Hz+) #AdaptiveSync(G-SYNC #ConsoleGaming(withcompatibility) #consumergoodsmarketreport #Curvature(1000R #forecast #FreeSync) #gamingultrawidemonitor #HighRefreshRate(144Hz #marketanalysis #Multitasking/Productivity #OLED/Mini-LEDPanels #PCgaming #SimulationGaming
https://www.europesays.com/germany/13707/

Mechanical Gaming Monitor Market in Germany | Report – IndexBox https://www.byteseu.com/2016889/ #AdaptiveSync(GSync #ConsoleGaming(PS5 #ConsumerGoodsMarketReport #forecast #FreeSync) #GameStreaming/ContentCreation #Germany #LCD(IPS #MarketAnalysis #MechanicalGamingMonitor #MiniLEDBacklighting #OLED #PCGaming #Simulation&Racing #TN #va #XboxSeriesX/S

Mechanical Gaming Monitor Market in Germany | Report – IndexBox

Germany Mechanical Gaming Monitor Market 2026 Analysis and Forecast to 2035 Executive Summary Key Findings T…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #AdaptiveSync(G-SYNC #ConsoleGaming(PS5 #consumergoodsmarketreport #forecast #FreeSync) #GameStreaming/ContentCreation #LCD(IPS #marketanalysis #mechanicalgamingmonitor #Mini-LEDbacklighting #OLED #PCgaming #Simulation&Racing #TN) #VA #XboxSeriesX/S)
https://www.europesays.com/germany/13436/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/957535/ Mechanical Gaming Monitor Market in Germany | Report – IndexBox #AdaptiveSync(GSync #ConsoleGaming(PS5 #ConsumerGoodsMarketReport #EU #Europe #Forecast #FreeSync) #GameStreaming/ContentCreation #Germany #LCD(IPS #MarketAnalysis #MechanicalGamingMonitor #MiniLEDBacklighting #OLED #PCGaming #Simulation&Racing #TN #V&A #XboxSeriesX/S

Lmao 😂 this is indeed a bug.
The Feet community is big watching at the recent Feet related content games such as Clash of Clans have introduced .... In the past it was S*x sells today it's Feet sell 🫡😂

#crimsondesert #gaming #gamingnews #gamingcommunity #xbox #xboxseriesx #game #consolegaming #pcgaming #pearlabyss

Lmao 😂 this is indeed a bug.
The Feet community is big watching at the recent Feet related content games such as Clash of Clans have introduced .... In the past it was S*x sells today it's Feet sell 🫡😂

#crimsondesert #gaming #gamingnews #gamingcommunity #xbox #xboxseriesx #game #consolegaming #pcgaming #pearlabyss

Lmao 😂 this is indeed a bug.
The Feet community is big watching at the recent Feet related content games such as Clash of Clans have introduced .... In the past it was S*x sells today it's Feet sell 🫡😂

#crimsondesert #gaming #gamingnews #gamingcommunity #xbox #xboxseriesx #game #consolegaming #pcgaming #pearlabyss

Lmao 😂 this is indeed a bug.
The Feet community is big watching at the recent Feet related content games such as Clash of Clans have introduced .... In the past it was S*x sells today it's Feet sell 🫡😂

#crimsondesert #gaming #gamingnews #gamingcommunity #xbox #xboxseriesx #game #consolegaming #pcgaming #pearlabyss

Lmao 😂 this is indeed a bug.
The Feet community is big watching at the recent Feet related content games such as Clash of Clans have introduced .... In the past it was S*x sells today it's Feet sell 🫡😂

#crimsondesert #gaming #gamingnews #gamingcommunity #xbox #xboxseriesx #game #consolegaming #pcgaming #pearlabyss

https://www.europesays.com/ro/175764/ Nintendo scumpește consola Switch 2 de la 1 septembrie. Cât va costa #console #ConsoleGaming #europa #gam #gaming #jocuri #JocuriVideo #nintendo #RO #Română #Romania #Romanian #Switch2 #Technology #tehnologie

Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 by $50 starting in September — Console will soon cost $499, but you can avoid the price hike if you buy now

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-is-raising-the-price-of-the-switch-2-by-usd50-starting-in-september-console-will-soon-cost-usd499-but-you-can-avoid-the-price-hike-if-you-buy-now

Lenovo joins retro gaming handheld race with new G02 system — handheld for sale on AliExpress, listed on Lenovo's official China site

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-appears-to-join-retro-gaming-handheld-race-g02-system-shows-on-aliexpress-with-mentions-on-chinese-manufacturers-site

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma kills Copilot for Gaming — overhauls leadership with CoreAI veterans

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-kills-copilot-for-gaming

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni tries to replace every headset you own

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-omni/

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Asha Sharma’s aggressive moves, straight-forward communication, and how Satya Nadella’s influence lingers over their long-term strategy.

#BRPLive #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #GamingNews #GameIndustry #ConsoleGaming

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Asha Sharma’s aggressive moves, straight-forward communication, and how Satya Nadella’s influence lingers over their long-term strategy.

#BRPLive #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #GamingNews #GameIndustry #ConsoleGaming

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Asha Sharma’s aggressive moves, straight-forward communication, and how Satya Nadella’s influence lingers over their long-term strategy.

#BRPLive #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #GamingNews #GameIndustry #ConsoleGaming

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Asha Sharma’s aggressive moves, straight-forward communication, and how Satya Nadella’s influence lingers over their long-term strategy.

#BRPLive #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #GamingNews #GameIndustry #ConsoleGaming

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Asha Sharma’s aggressive moves, straight-forward communication, and how Satya Nadella’s influence lingers over their long-term strategy.

#BRPLive #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #GamingNews #GameIndustry #ConsoleGaming

Keychain-size ‘GameCube’ uses genuine Nintendo silicon — system also includes a dock, design shared to GitHub

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/keychain-size-gamecube-uses-genuine-nintendo-silicon-system-also-includes-a-dock-design-shared-to-github

Sony increases prices for refurbished PS5 slims by $100 — PS5 Fortnite bundle is out of stock, marking the end of new $399 consoles

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/sony-increases-prices-for-refurbished-ps5-slims-by-usd100-ps5-fortnite-bundle-is-out-of-stock-marking-the-end-of-new-usd399-consoles

Microsoft begins rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 desktops and laptops — consolidated storefronts and console-style interface come to PC

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/microsoft-begins-rolling-out-xbox-mode-to-windows-11-desktops-and-laptops

🔶動画公開のお知らせ🔶 ジルオール無印(PS1)旅先編プレイ動画公開しました！ youtu.be/EAnqJ7wIbJM #ジルオール #PlayStation #PS1 #初代PS #PS初代 #レトロゲーム #ゲームプレイ動画 #プレイ動画 #ずんだもん実況 #ゲーム #RetroGaming #ConsoleGaming #Gaming #Gameplay #VideoGames #ZillOll #Zill_Oll

【29】Zill O'll(ジルオール)無印駆け足で旅する【...

🔶動画公開のお知らせ🔶
ジルオール無印(PS1)旅先編プレイ動画公開しました！
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAnqJ7wIbJM&feature=youtu.be

#ジルオール #PlayStation #PS1 #初代PS #PS初代 #レトロゲーム #ゲームプレイ動画 #プレイ動画 #ずんだもん実況 #ゲーム #RetroGaming #ConsoleGaming #Gaming #Gameplay #VideoGames #ZillOll #Zill_Oll

My 2DS XL has a little brother… and they‘re both still working fine in 2026. Retro Gaming never dies!

#retrogaming #nintendo #mario #consolegaming #2000s #retro #gaming

Retro Gaming Ads Blast – Part 42

Welcome back readers, fellow geeks and electronic gaming fans!

In this edition of the Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) series, we will take a look at another batch of retro gaming print ads from the 1980s to the 1990s.

For the newcomers reading this, Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) looks back at the many print ads of games (console, arcade, computer and handheld) that were published in comic books, magazines, flyers, posters and newspapers long before smartphones, social media, the worldwide web and streaming became popular. To put things in perspective, people back in the 1980s to the 1990s were more trusting of print media for information and images about electronic games and related products.

With those details laid down, here is the newest batch of retro gaming print ads for you to see and enjoy…

1. Space Duel Arcade Flyer

When the 1979 arcade classic Asteroids achieved massive success for Atari, the company went on to make ports of it on different platforms as well as follow-ups in the arcades. The first follow-up Asteroids Deluxe had a positive reception but never reached the huge impact of its predecessor. Since Asteroids Deluxe was well regarded for improved visuals and higher level of challenge, Atari went on to make the 1982 follow-up Space Duel. To promote the game, Atari’s artists made fascinating original artworks for both the arcade cabinet and the arcade flyer itself. Apart from looking great, I noticed the spaceships of Space Duel’s art looks similar with those of Xevious (a Namco arcade game distributed by Atari in America) and I can only speculate that the same artist made those.

2. Midway Auxiliary Show Monitor Print Ad

As video arcades in America became massively popular with people and became a major economic sector, it was not surprising that crowding became a trend especially whenever a very popular game attracted both players (waiting in line) as well as onlookers. Midway, which was an arcade giant in the 1980s, came up with their own concept of a specialized secondary display called the Midway Auxiliary Show Monitor designed to let onlookers watch a video of ongoing gameplay without physically standing by the player. As the print ad above shows precisely the use of the monitors, those were used at trade shows or in arcades with a setup to make turn the single-player experience into a makeshift show for the people nearby. Back in the 1980s, there was indeed a spectator approach to the arcade experience but players had to deal with the disturbance of many onlookers standing near to see the on-screen action. At the very least, Midway’s concept and hardware was a bold attempt to solve overcrowding.

3. Sega Genesis North American Print Ad

While the Sega Genesis has always been identified with 1990s console gaming in America, the console was officially launched there in August 1989. At the time, Sega of America was not too creative nor aggressive when it comes to marketing the Genesis. The above 1989 print ad showed a lot of screenshots to promote the games, showed the console with a TV and a few peripherals and a text description that emphasized the Genesis as the so-called ultimate dimension in game play. Considering how dynamic and aggressive Sega’s marketing of the Genesis and games became a few years later when Tom Kalinske became the CEO, it is not surprising that this old ad has been forgotten.

4. The Punisher NES Print Ad

By the year 1990, The Punisher became one of Marvel Comics’ most popular figures and the character had two monthly series published. As such, an actual video game featuring the character was made for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and to promote it, three screenshots were shown, a brick wall with stylized short messages was shown and a hand-drawn art of the Punisher was displayed. As seen in the screenshots, elements from The Punisher comic books were displayed such as shooting and fighting the criminals. Considering how wholesome the NES audience was at the time, this print promotion of The Punisher game looks odd although it is a fact that entertainment products featuring violent entertainment properties or characters were made and marketed towards children less than 12-years-old. Remember the Rambo animated series and video games of the 1980s?

5. Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters Arcade Flyer

After achieving both critical and big-time commercial arcade success with Lethal Enforcers in 1992, Konami proceeded with the sequel Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters which was released in arcades two years later. While the 1994 game used 2D sprites and digitized photographs like its predecessor, Konami used the 19th century Old West as the setting making it totally different from the 1992 original. To promote the game and emphasize the Old West setting, Konami came up with this arcade flyer that showed actors in cowboy costumes with a background that looks like a cowboy movie set. Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters went on to become successful in the arcades and it later got ported to game consoles.

6. Wipeout XL Print Ad

1996 was a tremendous year for console gaming. As Nintendo launched their highly anticipated Nintendo 64 console (N64) that year, game publishers came up with new games that further utilized the features of both Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Wipeout XL was a sequel sci-fi racing game exclusive to the PlayStation and developer/publisher Psygnosis went all-in promoting the game with a lot of creativity and energy. They came up with this 2-page print ad to make gamers excited while creatively informing them what features, rave music and fun gameplay it has. On face value, this print ad looked more like a dazzling article.

7. Nights into Dreams Print Ad

If there is anything notable about the history of the Sega Saturn, it is the fact that there were no new dedicated platform games of Sonic The Hedgehog released for it which is very odd as the Sonic platform games on Sega Genesis were big sellers, critically acclaimed and even made their mark on pop culture. During the mid-1990s, Sonic Team (which had Sonic game creators like Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima) were laser-focused on making Nights into Dreams (stylized as NiGHTS into Dreams) which was an all-new intellectual property that allowed them to utilize the 3D capabilities of the Saturn while making room for their creativity. Sega knew Nights into Dreams was special so they came up with this 2-page print ad which had an eye-catching display of screenshots of the game on the left (with the Saturn in the middle) while using the other half for descriptive text and explanations (with the special Saturn controller in the middle) to grab people’s attention. This old ad from 1996 is a mixed bag for me as the left side was captivating to see while the description on the right side requires some effort to read properly due to the small size of the text.

8. Super Mario 64 Print Ad

What is arguably the most memorable video game released in 1996 was Super Mario 64 which was not only a fully featured launch game of the Nintendo 64 console, but also the first-ever Super Mario platform game made with 3D polygons complete with a large 3D environment that can be explored a lot. There was a huge anticipation for this game by both gamers and the media, and whenever it was previewed before release, it drew lots of crowds and many ended up being very impressed and wanting more. Nintendo knew they had some very special under the production and direction of Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. As such, Nintendo had an ambitious marketing campaign that includes print media, video advertising on MTV, Fox and Nickelodeon and even sending video tapes to thousands of Nintendo Power magazine subscribers. This 2-page print ad was part of the campaign and it had a fine visual design that strongly emphasized the iconic Mario in polygonal form in most spaces, leaving the screenshots in the bottom. This old ad from 1996 never looks outdated and its clean approach is really effective in helping people understand that something great would be launched along with the N64. Both the console and this game sold a lot of copies ultimately and it remains one of Nintendo’s biggest achievements ever.

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Sony confirms PS4 and PS5 digital games don't require an online check-in every 30 days — new DRM policy only checks once for license to combat against refund scams

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/sony-confirms-ps4-and-ps5-digital-games-dont-require-an-online-check-in-every-30-days-new-drm-policy-only-checks-once-for-license-to-combat-against-refund-scams

Sony rolls out 30-day online DRM check-in for PlayStation digital games — players could temporarily lose access if they don't keep their consoles online

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/sony-rolls-out-30-day-online-drm-check-in-for-playstation-digital-games-players-could-temporarily-lose-access-if-they-dont-keep-their-consoles-online

Legendary ZSNES Nintendo emulator rewritten from scratch with GPU-acceleration, no vibe coding — new Super ZSNES has ‘far more accurate CPU and audio cores than the original’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/legendary-zsnes-nintendo-emulator-rewritten-from-scratch-with-gpu-acceleration-no-vibe-coding-new-super-zsnes-has-far-more-accurate-cpu-and-audio-cores-than-the-original

Xbox outlines broad plan to revitalize brand with a back-to-basics approach that focuses on console — New Xbox strategy reprioritizes console, while bolstering cloud and services

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/xbox-outlines-broad-plan-to-revitalize-brand-with-a-back-to-basics-approach-that-focuses-on-console-new-xbox-strategy-reprioritizes-console-while-bolstering-cloud-and-services

Microsoft announces surprise Xbox Game Pass price cuts, ends day one Call of Duty inclusion — Ultimate down to $22.99 while PC Game Pass drops to $13.99

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/microsoft-announces-surprise-xbox-game-pass-price-cuts-ends-day-one-call-of-duty-inclusion-ultimate-down-to-usd22-99-while-pc-game-pass-drops-to-usd13-99

Testing PC games using FEX on a high-end Android tablet can yield playable results — but the early tech is still not ready for prime time

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/testing-pc-games-using-fex-on-a-high-end-android-tablet-can-yield-playable-results-but-the-early-tech-is-still-not-ready-for-prime-time

Sometimes I think about the irony of #Nintendo calling thier least capable system names like "Entertainment System" and "Family Computer" when it only plays a subset of 2D #games, and it wasn't until the Wii that any Nintendo console was what I would consider a full "Entertainment System" and/or "Computer", as in, more generalized entertainment/computing capabilities than just a subset of games. Even more ironic that the #PlayStation played music CDs and the later models played DVDs and BluRays and could be used with a keyboard and mouse and web-browser, meaning it didn't just "Play", but was a full Entertainment System and potentially a Family Computer. ...and now the #Xbox is apparently just going to be a windows PC, so it will literally just be a normal computer you can play games and other entertainment on.

#VideoGames #ComputerHardware #Console #GameConsole #ConsoleGaming

A Look Back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back science fiction enthusiasts, 20th century pop culture enthusiasts, Star Wars fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1996 to examine the 3rd chapter of a very notable Star Wars storyline that took place between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi…Shadows of the Empire!  

With the first two issues of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire released (click here and here), the overall concept of the storyline has firmly been set and with sub-plots moving. This includes characters and developments that were not reflected nor referenced at in Return of the Jedi. At this stage, there is both excitement and suspense to look forward to.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3, published in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics with a story written by John Wagner and drawn by Kilian Plunkett. This is the 3rd chapter of the 6-issue mini-series.  

Early story

The story begins with the gang of Gizman – including the newcomer Jix – who visit Jabba The Hutt in his palace for an important meeting. After expressing doubt about Jix, Jabba tells the gang that he is aware of Luke Skywalker’s presence in Tatooine and he has been signed near the former dwelling of Ben Kenobi. Jabba finds Skywalker more valuable to him dead. A short time later, Jix asked why does Jabba want Skywalker dead when Darth Vader will on pay for him to be living. This causes a bit of tension within the gang.

With R2D2 present with him at Obi-Wan’s old place, Luke Skywalker completed his brand-new lightsaber. Suddenly a laser blast almost hits them both and Luke realizes that the gang (which just met Jabba) is fast approaching them. The laser blast came from Jix who was told to hold his fire. Moments later, Luke takes down the first gang member who arrived using his new lightsaber…

Quality

Like issue #2, the intrigue and twists kept on happening as the pay-offs to the previous issue’s build-up got executed. Indeed, the story here moved Shadows of the Empire’s concept forward gradually and what was shown is both entertaining and engaging.

You will see here Luke Skywalker’s first-ever use of his then new green-colored lightsaber (the same one in Return of the Jedi) as he becomes a target of Jabba The Hutt who has a violent gang targeting him. Dash Rendar, arguably a creative stand-in for Han Solo in this storyline and also the playable protagonist in the Nintendo 64 video game, becomes even more important as he took the risk of involving himself with Luke as the gang attacked. The interaction between Dash and Luke here is believable to follow and makes a lot of sense within the context of this storyline.

What I found captivating here was the scene in which Darth Vader actually (and bravely) objected to Emperor Palpatine’s plan. The scene was pretty short but it was a powerful display of tension and even division between them. Along the way, Prince Xizor remains relevant with regards to the potential events waiting to happen while more of Boba Fett’s struggle being targeted (as the frozen body of Han Solo is a very valuable prize for other bounty hunters) by others was dramatized nicely.

Conclusion

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) succeeded in moving the story developments forward while ending up being entertaining enough. The speed bike chase in Beggar’s Canyon along was exhilarating to see and the dramatic moments of the sub-plots had impact. Right now, I am convinced to keep on reading more of Shadows of the Empire.

Overall, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) is recommended.

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Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

A Look Back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back science fiction enthusiasts, 20th century pop culture enthusiasts, Star Wars fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1996 to examine the 3rd chapter of a very notable Star Wars storyline that took place between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi…Shadows of the Empire!  

With the first two issues of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire released (click here and here), the overall concept of the storyline has firmly been set and with sub-plots moving. This includes characters and developments that were not reflected nor referenced at in Return of the Jedi. At this stage, there is both excitement and suspense to look forward to.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3, published in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics with a story written by John Wagner and drawn by Kilian Plunkett. This is the 3rd chapter of the 6-issue mini-series.  

Early story

The story begins with the gang of Gizman – including the newcomer Jix – who visit Jabba The Hutt in his palace for an important meeting. After expressing doubt about Jix, Jabba tells the gang that he is aware of Luke Skywalker’s presence in Tatooine and he has been signed near the former dwelling of Ben Kenobi. Jabba finds Skywalker more valuable to him dead. A short time later, Jix asked why does Jabba want Skywalker dead when Darth Vader will on pay for him to be living. This causes a bit of tension within the gang.

With R2D2 present with him at Obi-Wan’s old place, Luke Skywalker completed his brand-new lightsaber. Suddenly a laser blast almost hits them both and Luke realizes that the gang (which just met Jabba) is fast approaching them. The laser blast came from Jix who was told to hold his fire. Moments later, Luke takes down the first gang member who arrived using his new lightsaber…

Quality

Like issue #2, the intrigue and twists kept on happening as the pay-offs to the previous issue’s build-up got executed. Indeed, the story here moved Shadows of the Empire’s concept forward gradually and what was shown is both entertaining and engaging.

You will see here Luke Skywalker’s first-ever use of his then new green-colored lightsaber (the same one in Return of the Jedi) as he becomes a target of Jabba The Hutt who has a violent gang targeting him. Dash Rendar, arguably a creative stand-in for Han Solo in this storyline and also the playable protagonist in the Nintendo 64 video game, becomes even more important as he took the risk of involving himself with Luke as the gang attacked. The interaction between Dash and Luke here is believable to follow and makes a lot of sense within the context of this storyline.

What I found captivating here was the scene in which Darth Vader actually (and bravely) objected to Emperor Palpatine’s plan. The scene was pretty short but it was a powerful display of tension and even division between them. Along the way, Prince Xizor remains relevant with regards to the potential events waiting to happen while more of Boba Fett’s struggle being targeted (as the frozen body of Han Solo is a very valuable prize for other bounty hunters) by others was dramatized nicely.

Conclusion

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) succeeded in moving the story developments forward while ending up being entertaining enough. The speed bike chase in Beggar’s Canyon along was exhilarating to see and the dramatic moments of the sub-plots had impact. Right now, I am convinced to keep on reading more of Shadows of the Empire.

Overall, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) is recommended.

+++++

Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

A Look Back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back science fiction enthusiasts, 20th century pop culture enthusiasts, Star Wars fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1996 to examine the 3rd chapter of a very notable Star Wars storyline that took place between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi…Shadows of the Empire!  

With the first two issues of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire released (click here and here), the overall concept of the storyline has firmly been set and with sub-plots moving. This includes characters and developments that were not reflected nor referenced at in Return of the Jedi. At this stage, there is both excitement and suspense to look forward to.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3, published in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics with a story written by John Wagner and drawn by Kilian Plunkett. This is the 3rd chapter of the 6-issue mini-series.  

Early story

The story begins with the gang of Gizman – including the newcomer Jix – who visit Jabba The Hutt in his palace for an important meeting. After expressing doubt about Jix, Jabba tells the gang that he is aware of Luke Skywalker’s presence in Tatooine and he has been signed near the former dwelling of Ben Kenobi. Jabba finds Skywalker more valuable to him dead. A short time later, Jix asked why does Jabba want Skywalker dead when Darth Vader will on pay for him to be living. This causes a bit of tension within the gang.

With R2D2 present with him at Obi-Wan’s old place, Luke Skywalker completed his brand-new lightsaber. Suddenly a laser blast almost hits them both and Luke realizes that the gang (which just met Jabba) is fast approaching them. The laser blast came from Jix who was told to hold his fire. Moments later, Luke takes down the first gang member who arrived using his new lightsaber…

Quality

Like issue #2, the intrigue and twists kept on happening as the pay-offs to the previous issue’s build-up got executed. Indeed, the story here moved Shadows of the Empire’s concept forward gradually and what was shown is both entertaining and engaging.

You will see here Luke Skywalker’s first-ever use of his then new green-colored lightsaber (the same one in Return of the Jedi) as he becomes a target of Jabba The Hutt who has a violent gang targeting him. Dash Rendar, arguably a creative stand-in for Han Solo in this storyline and also the playable protagonist in the Nintendo 64 video game, becomes even more important as he took the risk of involving himself with Luke as the gang attacked. The interaction between Dash and Luke here is believable to follow and makes a lot of sense within the context of this storyline.

What I found captivating here was the scene in which Darth Vader actually (and bravely) objected to Emperor Palpatine’s plan. The scene was pretty short but it was a powerful display of tension and even division between them. Along the way, Prince Xizor remains relevant with regards to the potential events waiting to happen while more of Boba Fett’s struggle being targeted (as the frozen body of Han Solo is a very valuable prize for other bounty hunters) by others was dramatized nicely.

Conclusion

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) succeeded in moving the story developments forward while ending up being entertaining enough. The speed bike chase in Beggar’s Canyon along was exhilarating to see and the dramatic moments of the sub-plots had impact. Right now, I am convinced to keep on reading more of Shadows of the Empire.

Overall, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) is recommended.

+++++

Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

A Look Back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back science fiction enthusiasts, 20th century pop culture enthusiasts, Star Wars fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1996 to examine the 3rd chapter of a very notable Star Wars storyline that took place between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi…Shadows of the Empire!  

With the first two issues of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire released (click here and here), the overall concept of the storyline has firmly been set and with sub-plots moving. This includes characters and developments that were not reflected nor referenced at in Return of the Jedi. At this stage, there is both excitement and suspense to look forward to.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3, published in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics with a story written by John Wagner and drawn by Kilian Plunkett. This is the 3rd chapter of the 6-issue mini-series.  

Early story

The story begins with the gang of Gizman – including the newcomer Jix – who visit Jabba The Hutt in his palace for an important meeting. After expressing doubt about Jix, Jabba tells the gang that he is aware of Luke Skywalker’s presence in Tatooine and he has been signed near the former dwelling of Ben Kenobi. Jabba finds Skywalker more valuable to him dead. A short time later, Jix asked why does Jabba want Skywalker dead when Darth Vader will on pay for him to be living. This causes a bit of tension within the gang.

With R2D2 present with him at Obi-Wan’s old place, Luke Skywalker completed his brand-new lightsaber. Suddenly a laser blast almost hits them both and Luke realizes that the gang (which just met Jabba) is fast approaching them. The laser blast came from Jix who was told to hold his fire. Moments later, Luke takes down the first gang member who arrived using his new lightsaber…

Quality

Like issue #2, the intrigue and twists kept on happening as the pay-offs to the previous issue’s build-up got executed. Indeed, the story here moved Shadows of the Empire’s concept forward gradually and what was shown is both entertaining and engaging.

You will see here Luke Skywalker’s first-ever use of his then new green-colored lightsaber (the same one in Return of the Jedi) as he becomes a target of Jabba The Hutt who has a violent gang targeting him. Dash Rendar, arguably a creative stand-in for Han Solo in this storyline and also the playable protagonist in the Nintendo 64 video game, becomes even more important as he took the risk of involving himself with Luke as the gang attacked. The interaction between Dash and Luke here is believable to follow and makes a lot of sense within the context of this storyline.

What I found captivating here was the scene in which Darth Vader actually (and bravely) objected to Emperor Palpatine’s plan. The scene was pretty short but it was a powerful display of tension and even division between them. Along the way, Prince Xizor remains relevant with regards to the potential events waiting to happen while more of Boba Fett’s struggle being targeted (as the frozen body of Han Solo is a very valuable prize for other bounty hunters) by others was dramatized nicely.

Conclusion

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) succeeded in moving the story developments forward while ending up being entertaining enough. The speed bike chase in Beggar’s Canyon along was exhilarating to see and the dramatic moments of the sub-plots had impact. Right now, I am convinced to keep on reading more of Shadows of the Empire.

Overall, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire #3 (1996) is recommended.

+++++

Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @CarloCarrascoPH as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco

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