STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Is a Cutthroat Ride... Join the Race for Free!

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer does not waste much time letting you know that the Galactic League... plays dirty. This is cutthroat racing where rivals aren't afraid to slam into you, the tracks can get downright dangerous, and a mistake can quickly turn a good run into a bad day... with your racer smashed to piece laying in a sand dune somewhere. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to handle it at first, but I wasn't going to back down. There were even moments when I wasn't completely sure where I was supposed to be going as everything came flying at me. I'm getting adjusted, learning the courses and getting a better feel for how these machines handle... and once that starts happening, this gritty galactic racer gets a lot more interesting.

Before I get too deep into what makes Galactic Racer tick, jump behind the controls with me... in this first 30 minutes of gameplay. This will give you an early look at its story, atmosphere, racing and the kind of trouble waiting inside the Galactic League.

 Welcome to a Different Kind of Star Wars Racing 

Set during the early days of the New Republic, after the Empire's grip on the galaxy has been broken, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer moves away from Jedi, lightsabers and... galaxy-saving prophecies and heads into the underground racing scene.

The Galactic League is an unsanctioned circuit fueled by money, syndicates, reputation and... racers willing to put themselves and their rides on the line. You step into the role of Shade, a mysterious racer chasing both glory and revenge while working toward a confrontation with reigning champion (ole) Kestar Bool.

That gives the game an actual story to push you forward, but racing remains the centerpiece. You're piloting repulsorcraft through dangerous locations, dealing with aggressive opponents and trying to survive long enough to keep moving through the League.

And surviving is an important word here. I actually felt bad about my attempt to make some of the racers crash, they seem nice... but keep your eye on the prize.

 They Aren't Just Trying to Pass You 

This isn't the type of racer where everybody politely holds their line and hopes to shave three-tenths of a second off a lap. Racers can shunt, slam and knock each other around, while the courses themselves can be just as much of a threat.

That was part of my early adjustment period. You've got speed, opponents, environmental hazards and unfamiliar courses all demanding your attention at once. Sometimes I was concentrating so hard on staying alive that finding the best route became its own challenge.

The good news is that experience matters. The more I race, the more I'm recognizing where the game wants me to go, when I can push harder and when easing up for half a second might keep the whole run alive.

There are adjustable difficulty options as well, so gamers don't necessarily have to tackle the Galactic League at its nastiest right out of the gate. There is also an additional Champion difficulty for racers looking for an even tougher challenge after progressing through the campaign.

 The Roguelite Twist Gives Galactic Racer Its Replay Value 

One of the most interesting things about Galactic Racer is that its campaign isn't structured like a normal racing championship. It's runs-based, borrowing ideas from roguelites and applying them to a racing game.

You work your way through a Galactic Tour by choosing routes and events while developing your ride along the way. Different paths can lead to different challenges, rewards and opportunities, meaning you're making decisions between races instead of simply clicking “Next Race” until the championship is over.

Your build matters too. During a run you can improve attributes such as cornering, resilience and your different boost capabilities while installing parts that can dramatically change how your vehicle performs. Parts can work together in different combinations, encouraging you to experiment instead of chasing one universal setup every time.

Then comes the catch: some of that power belongs to the current run.

If things go badly enough, you can lose your progress through that attempt and have to attack that section of the League again. But Galactic Racer isn't simply deleting everything you've accomplished. Permanent progression, including tuning improvements and other unlocks, can make future runs stronger.

That's why I think “roguelite racer” fits this one particularly well. Losing doesn't necessarily mean you wasted your time. You learned a track, learned an opponent (to a certain degree... or how to drive when they're nearby), figured out which upgrades helped you and may have strengthened your options for the next trip through the League.

For a racing game, that's a pretty slick way of giving players a reason to keep coming back.

 Different Rides, Different Ways to Race 

The game also gives you different types of repulsorcraft rather than making every machine feel like the same vehicle with a different shell. Landspeeders, speeder bikes and skim speeders bring their own handling characteristics and play styles, while... podracing also enters the picture during select parts of the experience.

Combine those vehicle differences with the branching campaign routes, temporary upgrades, permanent progression and different part combinations, and two trips through the Galactic League don't necessarily have to play out the same way... so get familiar as best you can.

Outside the main campaign, Galactic Racer also offers Scenarios and Arcade content, while the purchased console and PC versions include online multiplayer. That's important because the roguelite campaign may be the star of the show, but it isn't the only reason to keep your racing gear handy.

 So, How Much Does STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Cost? 

If you're buying STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, the Standard Edition is currently $59.99.

• PC – Epic Games Store: $59.99
• PC – Steam: $59.99
• PlayStation 5: $59.99
• Xbox Series X|S: $59.99

There is also a Deluxe Edition priced at $79.99 for players interested in its additional vehicles and other bonus content.

 But... Prime Members Can Jump Behind the Wheel Through Amazon Luna! 

Now here is the part that could make trying STAR WARS: Galactic Racer a whole lot easier on the wallet.

If you already have an Amazon Prime membership, you can currently play STAR WARS: Galactic Racer through Amazon Luna at... no additional charge!

And because Luna is cloud gaming, there isn't a giant game download standing between you and the starting line. You're streaming the game instead of installing the full PC or console version locally.

Play STAR WARS: Galactic Racer with Amazon Luna

One thing I want to make clear: this isn't a free copy of Galactic Racer that Prime members get to download and permanently own. It's access through Amazon Luna as part of the Prime benefit.

At the moment, Luna includes the full single-player experience with the Campaign, Scenarios and Arcade modes. Cross-platform multiplayer is listed as coming later for the Luna version.

 A Pretty Good Way to Find Out If You Can Survive the League 

I'm still getting my bearings in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, but that's also part of what is keeping me interested. The game didn't immediately make me feel like some unstoppable racing champion. I had to start learning it.

I had to learn the vehicles. I had to start reading the tracks better. I had to accept that the racers around me weren't necessarily going to play nice. And I had to get comfortable with the idea that losing a run doesn't mean the game is over—it means I'm probably coming back a little smarter the next time.

That's where the roguelite structure makes sense. There's always another run, another build and another opportunity to handle a situation better than you did before.

At $59.99, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is asking the normal price of a new major release. But if you're already an Amazon Prime member, being able to jump into Luna and see whether this gritty, high-speed trip through the Star Wars underground is your kind of race without paying another $60 is one heck of a test drive.

I'll see you at the starting line... just don't try to run me into a wall. Game on!

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Amazon Luna GameNight Brings Family Fun Home—or Anywhere

It's GameNight! Grab your favorite people, your favorite meal, drinks, snacks and... fun it up if you have the time. And if the best everybody can give you is an hour or so, take it. Sometimes you don't need an entire Friday or Saturday night. You just need enough time to eat something good, talk a little trash (just a little), get a few laughs in and find out who in the family gets way too competitive over a party game.

That's one of the reasons I like what Amazon is doing with Amazon Luna and GameNight. Instead of making everybody learn a complicated controller or asking every person in the house to own a console, GameNight is built around games that are easy to get into together. In many of them, the phone already sitting in your pocket becomes the controller.

And now the idea of “together” doesn't necessarily mean everybody has to be sitting on the same couch.

 Make GameNight an Actual Night 

I think part of the fun is making a little event out of it.

Order pizza, cook burgers, stuff mushrooms, grab wings, make tacos or... Barbecue. Pop up some popcorn even. If it's just adults getting together, grab whatever drinks everybody enjoys and get your sip on. If the kids are involved, whip up their favorite snacks and maybe make some delicious punch together.

The game is part of the night, but... it doesn't have to be the entire night.

You could eat first, play for an hour and call it from there. You could play a few rounds while everybody is finishing dinner. You could make Friday night GameNight once or twice a month without turning it into another thing everybody has to squeeze into an already packed... schedule.

That's important because family fun doesn't always have to be some huge production. It surely wasn't that back in the day... and we still had a blast. Sometimes an hour where everybody is getting their laugh on is enough, especially the way a work week can through all types of curve balls at ya.

 Everybody Can't Make It Over? Do It Anyway 

This might be my favorite part of the newer Luna setup.

Amazon Luna's Remote Play lets a host bring friends or family into supported multiplayer games even when everybody isn't in the same place. So maybe your brother is across town. Your cousin moved to another state. Your friend got off work too late to drive over. Somebody has the kids and isn't leaving the house tonight.

That doesn't automatically cancel GameNight anymore.

Here's another idea: everybody picks up or makes the same kind of food.

Tell everybody, “Friday we're doing pizza and GameNight.” Or tacos. Or wings. Everybody gets their food wherever they live, gets comfortable, and then meets up online. Now you're basically sharing dinner and GameNight without anybody having to fight traffic to get there.

You can even get everybody on a regular voice or video call while you're playing if you want more of that sitting-around-the-table feeling. Half the entertainment is usually hearing somebody explain why the game “cheated” them anyway.

 Here's How Luna Remote Play Actually Works 

The process is pretty close to what you would expect, but there are a couple of important details.

1. The host signs into Amazon Luna with Prime/Luna Standard or Luna Premium and opens the Remote Play section.
2. Select Generate Code. Luna creates a unique six-digit invitation code.
3. Send that code to the friends or family members who are joining you.
4. Each guest signs into Luna using an Amazon account, opens Remote Play, enters the six-digit code and selects Join.
5. Once at least one guest has joined the lobby, the host launches a compatible game and gets the party started.

The host can invite up to seven guests, although the actual number of people who can actively play depends on the game. Your guests don't need their own Prime or Luna Premium subscription to accept the invitation. They do need an Amazon account and a supported Luna device.

One thing to know before you start planning the whole night around everybody's phones: the Remote Play lobby itself isn't supported on mobile devices. Players joining remotely will want a supported Luna device available. If you're getting Luna set up on the living-room screen, you can also get Luna on your TV.

GameNight titles can still use compatible phones and tablets as controllers once you're playing. Android users can also check out the Luna Phone Controller.

 If Everybody Is in the Same House, It's Even Easier 

For a normal in-person GameNight, the host launches the GameNight title and Luna displays a QR code. Players scan it with their phones or tablets, and those devices become their controllers.

That's the kind of setup I like for family games because you don't have to stop and teach Aunt Whoever She Is... what the shoulder buttons do or go searching the house for four controllers that haven't been charged since last Christmas.

Scan. Join. Play.

If you also play Luna games that use a more traditional controller, the Amazon Luna Controller is another option to keep around. And if you're building the setup around your television, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max can help bring Luna into the living room without adding a game console to the entertainment center.

 There Are Some New Games to Put in the Rotation 

Amazon has also kept adding games to GameNight, so there are some newer options worth checking out.

The newest October addition is Space Metal Mania, which mixes arcade shoot-'em-up action, co-op play and heavy metal into one chaotic package. You and your crew pilot through alien forces, dodge attacks and take on bosses while the soundtrack drives the action. This one is probably for the family members or friends who would rather blast something than answer trivia questions.

Bowling Mayhem is another recent addition and might be one of the easiest games to picture becoming a regular family pick. It supports up to six players and uses phone-based controls. There's a more traditional bowling experience in Classic Mode, but Mayhem Mode is where things can get a little ridiculous.

Then there's King of Tokyo, a video game take on the popular board game where giant monsters compete for control of Tokyo. It supports up to six players and sounds like exactly the sort of game where somebody is going to remember what you did to them three GameNights later.

For the trivia crowd, It's Quiz Time: Guinness World Records brings questions based around Guinness World Records, including photo and video challenges. That can be a good one for mixed groups because everybody thinks they know some random fact nobody else knows.

Recent additions also include Batman: Caped Crusader – Chronicles, where players work together as detectives solving cases in Gotham, Centipede Swarm, a co-op reworking of the Atari classic, and Courtroom Chaos: Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which turns improvised courtroom arguments into the game itself.

You aren't capped at these options either, there's plenty more to enjoy! So... If you want to see what else is available through the service before putting together your next GameNight, you can check out Amazon Luna here.

Until then Fun it up... and game on!

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Centipede Swarm crawls onto Amazon Luna for Game Night... you ready?

 

One of the best things about SDGT Entertainment's Summer of Gaming is discovering games that bring people together, and the latest addition to Amazon Luna's Game Night lineup does exactly that.

Now available for Amazon Prime members, Centipede Swarm takes Atari's legendary arcade classic and transforms it into a colorful, fast-paced cooperative experience built for modern families and friends. Instead of a lone player battling bugs across a simple screen, this new version turns the action into a chaotic multiplayer adventure where up to four players work together to survive waves of glowing insect enemies and take down a massive evolving Centipede boss.

For parents who grew up feeding quarters into arcade machines, Centipede Swarm offers a wonderful opportunity to share a piece of gaming history with their children. The original Centipede was one of the defining arcade experiences of the early gaming era, and this modern reimagining keeps the spirit of that classic alive while making it more accessible and exciting for today's players.

What makes Centipede Swarm especially appealing is how easy it is to jump into the action. As part of Amazon Luna's Game Night collection, Amazon Prime members can start playing without purchasing additional hardware or the game itself. Players can use their smartphones as controllers and join in on the fun, making spontaneous family game nights easier than ever.

And if your little gamer doesn't have a cellphone yet, don't worry. Amazon Luna also supports the Amazon Luna Controller, allowing younger players to join the fun without needing their own mobile device. That means parents, kids, siblings, and even grandparents can all jump into the same game and enjoy the experience together.

The gameplay itself strikes a nice balance between accessibility and excitement. Players move freely around a dynamic battlefield, blasting through swarms of enemies while coordinating with teammates to survive increasingly difficult encounters. The result is a roguelike game that's simple enough for newcomers to understand but hectic enough to keep experienced players entertained.

In an age where entertainment often pulls family members into separate rooms and separate screens, Game Night titles like Centipede Swarm remind us that gaming can still be a shared activity. Whether you're introducing your kids to a classic arcade franchise or just looking for a fun way to spend an evening together, this is the kind of title that feels right at home during Summer of Gaming.

So if you're already an Amazon Prime member, gather the family, grab a controller (or a phone), and see how long your team can survive the swarm. You might come for the nostalgia, but you'll stay for the laughs, teamwork, and memorable moments that happen when everyone plays together. Game on, and don't forget the snacks!

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Dispatch on Amazon Luna: Why Fans of Invincible and The Boys Shouldn't Miss This Superhero Workplace Comedy

Superheroes have dominated movies, television, and gaming for years, but Dispatch takes a refreshingly different approach to the genre. Now streaming on Amazon... Luna (standard), this mature-rated narrative adventure delivers a unique blend of comedy, drama, action, and workplace chaos that may feel especially familiar to fans of superhero series like Invincible and The Boys. With the on-going drama taking place in the SDGT Studio original... It Goes Down at Air Mart, we're certainly fans of workplace stories, and Dispatch feels like an experience worth swooping into. Before you click play, just know that this game is for mature audiences:

While Dispatch isn't focused on world-ending battles or unstoppable villains, it explores something equally fascinating: what happens behind the scenes when superheroes need... direction, support, and someone to answer the phones.

 Welcome to the Hero Dispatch Center 

In Dispatch, players step into the shoes of Robert Robertson, better known as Mecha Man, a former superhero whose suit—and career—have seen better days. Forced into a new line of work, Robert becomes a dispatcher responsible for coordinating a team of eccentric heroes throughout the city.

For those of you worried about complicated control schemes, Dispatch removes that concern... while delivering an intriguing story.

Going from hero work to support agent has to be mess with a former hero depending on their approach to life. That's like former athlete's who didn't make it pro, but desperately wanted to. It's not the end, and one route isn't the only route. Exercise those options, if not the pro's... consider semi-pro or working in another position from the sidelines of the organization (like Robertson).

Rather than throwing punches on the front lines, you'll be making difficult decisions, assigning heroes to emergencies, managing personalities, and dealing with the unexpected consequences that come from placing imperfect people in positions of extraordinary responsibility. Be strategic to avoid overdoing it on... one call. You never know how many more issues may pop up. Just because you have three or more slots, doesn't mean it needs three or more heroes. Two could work just fine... with others on standby to keep the rest of the city safe. This is low key a management SIM, because you're learning how to use the attributes of the team as a leader would (these apply in the real world).

It's a clever setup that immediately separates Dispatch from traditional superhero games.

 Why Invincible Fans May Feel Right at Home 

One of the biggest strengths of Invincible is its willingness to show that heroes are still human. Behind every costume is a person dealing with insecurities, relationships, trauma, and impossible choices.

Dispatch embraces a similar philosophy.

The heroes you'll manage aren't flawless symbols of justice. They're complicated individuals with strengths, weaknesses, personal ambitions, and... emotional baggage. Your interactions with them shape relationships, influence outcomes, and create branching storylines that can dramatically alter how events unfold.

Like Invincible, Dispatch isn't afraid to explore the consequences of heroism. Actions matter, mistakes have repercussions, and the people tasked with saving the world don't always have everything figured out.

 The Boys Fans Will Appreciate the Humor 

If The Boys taught audiences anything, it's that superhero stories can be far more entertaining when they poke fun at the genre's absurdities.

Dispatch leans heavily into that idea.

The game's writing is packed with sharp humor, awkward workplace interactions, and satirical takes on superhero culture. While it isn't nearly as dark or graphic as The Boys, it shares a similar willingness to examine what happens when larger-than-life personalities collide with everyday bureaucracy.

Imagine trying to manage a team meeting where every employee has superpowers, an oversized ego, or a tendency to create city-wide disasters.

That's the type of energy Dispatch delivers throughout much of its adventure.

 A Cast Built for Storytelling 

One reason Dispatch has generated attention is its impressive voice cast. The game features performances from recognizable talent across television, film, and gaming, helping bring its colorful roster of heroes and civilians to life. Any of these faces look familiar? From Breaking Bad, to American Fiction, to Cyberpunk 2077... the cast is stacked.

The result feels more like an interactive animated series than a traditional game. Conversations flow naturally, characters develop over time, and the story places just as much emphasis on relationships as it does on heroics.

For players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, Dispatch offers plenty of reasons to stay invested from beginning to end.

 Choices Matter 

At its core, Dispatch is about decision-making.

Every emergency call presents a challenge. Which hero should respond? Which crisis deserves priority? How do you handle interpersonal conflicts when the people involved can level... buildings, unlike you?

Your choices influence character relationships, story developments, and the overall direction of the narrative. This creates a highly replayable experience where different decisions can lead to entirely different outcomes. It almost feels like that guilty pleasure you'd play after work.

Fans of branching stories and character-driven adventures will likely find plenty to appreciate here.

 A Different Kind of Superhero Story 

What makes Dispatch stand out isn't its action—it's its perspective.

Most superhero games place players in the role of the hero. Dispatch asks players to manage heroes instead. That simple shift creates opportunities for comedy, tension, and storytelling that many games in the genre rarely explore.

It's a fresh angle that feels especially appealing at a time when audiences are looking for superhero stories that offer something beyond the standard formula. That's why certain superheroes stand out more than others in my opinion... people can relate to them or simply appreciate that their average life is part of the picture.

Now that Dispatch is available on... Amazon Luna, you can jump in now via your TV, laptop, cellphone, tablet, or PC. So put on that freshly ironed SDN company shirt and get ready for work... because sometimes saving the city isn't about throwing the punch—it's about deciding who throws it!

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Dear Developers: Amazon Game Studios could help... Luna Premium + 3 Free Months of Fun!

I'm not one to dump on the Luna Standard included with Prime (this has nothing to do with that), but when it comes to the Luna Premium... I can throw out a critique or two, especially with the 3rd party platforms being pulled. It's done, Ubisoft, EA, and GOG are gone in that capacity (either they go through Luna without being an add-on fee or nothing). That's whatever, but... now what, Amazon?

You have Amazon Game Studios, and just like Microsoft has games coming out exclusively on the Xbox, along with PlayStation tightening up on exclusivity... where does that leave Luna? It's not a horrible tier, but if they want more people to subscribe to the Premium side for $9.99/month... they should make more Amazon games for the premium as well. That increases the incentive to dive in at an additional cost beyond what's included with prime. And anyone reading this who has met me in person... knows that I've mentioned Luna at least once to get you gaming again, they just have to get premium together is all.

By the way (as you see above), for Prime users who used the standard platform, check your email to see if you were offered 3-months of Luna Premium for free (offer expires September 8, 2026). Might as well enjoy it, because you will get access to games like Borderlands 3, Madden 26, and more. If nothing grabs your attention beyond what's included with prime, that should tell Amazon that they need to release some new first party heat on that end.

While you're in premium... there are plenty of games to play, especially when compared to Xbox Game Pass at it's lowest tier, but where are the premium experiences compliments of Amazon?

You see what I'm saying? Now... Amazon Game Studios is making exclusive games for Amazon Luna, and having those free options like the new Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite is great... but they should have gems that make premium worth it too.

 Amazon x Indie Exclusives 

This could be a door that Amazon can open to indie devs interested in releasing titles on the platform, which can be exclusive for a limited time even. Indie devs will have solid games but lack the capital to cross the finish line... more often than some may realize, so platforms like Luna could be a viable move.

That would sweeten the pot, and it doesn't have to be online games. (Not every game has to be multiplayer.) I think those single player experiences would prevent a clock from being placed on a title the way it does with multiplayer games, because the newness wears off with a number of games before members of the player base look for something new. It would have to be a game that motivates them to stick and stay... which is why Fortnite games are on Luna standard and have been on the platform for quite some time.

Off the top of my head, a title I would consider for... Luna Premium would be Sega's Renegade Ops, (released in 2011) which is a twin stick vehicle based shooter (developed by Avalanche Studios). 

It was a very fluid top-down adventure that delivered an awesome single player experience as well as couch co-op action (+ 4-player online fun). The game can be remastered (at minimum) or (preferably) we can get a full-blown remake with multiple campaigns they can drop season after season. This would make the most sense and would keep premium subscribers coming back to buckle up for more.

Speaking of Sega and vehicle based games... Crazy Taxi World Tour would also work by giving those without a console or PC access to the cross-platform action. It's not an experience where it's a one off... you're racking up scores to best the competition. The original Crazy Taxi on the Dreamcast was through the roof, and there would be no difference on Luna Premium. It would be up to Amazon to get more active and actually fight for gems while creating their own.

There are those games out there that Amazon could consider, but single player experiences will fit a limited time exclusive much better when it comes to new releases. Again, if its multiplayer... make sure it's cross platform friendly and I think that would be a great approach. By the way, not calling this a gem but... why isn't Invisible VS on Luna?! The show is an Amazon Original... so why not add the game to the party or... deliver some sort of Invincible platformer... or something?

Going back to Amazon Game Studios, they're also working on new Tomb Raider games. Would I argue if they're on the standard Luna? Of course not, but if they're not available during the initial release date... it would make sense (for Luna standard). That said, if they're not on Luna premium during a reasonable window... that would be a real head scratcher. They're heading to PS5, Xbox, and PC with Legacy Of Atlantis coming in FEB 2027... so yeah, don't neglect your own "Premium" platform, pal!

Tomb Raider Catalyst will be coming at some point in 2027, but there's no specific release date. Could be planned for late 2027 in Q3 or Q4 to give LoA some breathing room. Speaking of Tomb Raider, Gamers(!), you can play the previous trilogy on Luna right now... absolutely free! So that's some good news to round things out.

So grab your Luna controller (especially if you don't have a console or a PC) and make this summer a... Summer of Gaming! Especially since you can game from anywhere. If you don't have a controller or want to grab an additional one... don't sleep on the Luna Wireless Bundle that comes with headphones!

This will allow you to play anywhere on your PC, TV, Phone or Tablet! If you don't have a Fire TV, just grab an Amazon Fire TV stick!

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