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Why Knights of the Old Republic 2 Tells My Favourite Star Wars Story

When The Last Jedi was released in December 2017, it was polarising to say the least. Critics lauded it, but fans were divided; some loved its unique take on the Star Wars universe, while others felt it betrayed the foundations upon which the galaxy far, far away was built.

The divisive response got me thinking: what makes a Star Wars story good? Personally, I rather enjoyed The Last Jedi, although I can certainly understand the perspectives of those that didn’t; the way Rian Johnson chose to portray Luke Skywalker is perhaps, the perfect example.

Think about the key elements of the Star Wars universe – the Force, the Jedi, the ongoing conflict between the light side and the dark side. The Last Jedi presents these in a way that tends to go against some of the more commonly accepted tropes that are present in the other films. The Last Jedi, after all, almost completely dismisses the concept of black and white, choosing instead to colour its story and characters in shades of grey.

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Podcast: Our Favorite and Least Favorite MCU Movies

Welcome back to the IGN Movies Podcast! In this week’s episode, Jim Vejvoda, Tom Jorgensen, and Joshua Yehl talk up the latest developments in the geek moviesphere.

First, we chat up the most noteworthy new trailers (including our thoughts on the first look at The Predator), the news about a G.I. Joe spin-off featuring Snake-Eyes, and more.

The bulk of this week’s episode, though, is dedicated to us picking our absolute favorite and least favorite entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

We also respond to listener questions, including offering our choices for our favorite classic Universal Monster movies.

Listen to our latest podcast by clicking the lovely large type below – right click to download.

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This New Switch Game Is Animal Crossing With Cats

If you’re still holding out for Animal Crossing on Switch, this adorable kitty-themed title might be for you. Mineko’s Night Market, a game about exploration and crafting, is coming to Switch.

The development team, Meowza Games, tweeted out earlier this week that the title will be coming to Switch. While we still don’t have an exact release date, Mineko’s Night Market is expected to launch this fall on PC, Mac, and Switch.

While the team claims the title is about “crafting crafts, friending friends, and catting cats,” there’s a bit more to Mineko’s Night Market than that. You’ll play as Mineko and her giant cat-like friend Abe, shortly after Mineko moves to Mount Fugu Island. Together, you’ll gather resources and craft items to sell at your market stall, play loads of mini-games, and of course, befriend lots and lots and lots of kitties.

But for as much as it is about exploration and crafting, Mineko’s Night Market also draws from Japanese folklore. Yes, the game is about soaking in the mundane, but it also has a story to tell about friendship and tradition.

If Mineko’s Night Market is a little too tame for your tastes, Get ready for Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is releasing on Switch this August. For even more Switch news, keep your eyes peeled for this week’s 13 new releases.