Is a massive pop culture empire that spans across several forms of media. The films are and always will be the crown jewel of the operation, but there's obviously much more to it than that. One of the more well-known brand extensions for the galaxy far, far away is video games, as several titles have been released on numerous systems dating back to the original release of the classic trilogy.

1. Star Wars Rts Pc

Star Wars remains a powerful force in the gaming industry, with the latest and a serving as the most recent examples.There are clearly no signs of Star Wars games slowing down; that Battlefront 2 is coming through the pipeline and will even feature connections to the upcoming films (remember: just about everything is canon now). As players await for that to be released, it's still a mystery what other Star Wars titles the developer has in mind. Could they be dipping into the realm of real time strategy (RTS)? The answer to that is maybe, seeing that footage of an unannounced Star Wars RTS game just leaked online. Watch the short clip above. The video showcases a battle on Tatooine between Rebel and Imperial forces.

X-wings fly through the sky engaging in dogfights with TIE fighters, while Luke Skywalker leads Alliance soldiers against stormtroopers on the ground. They also have to deal with AT-ATs and AT-STs during the fight. Basic combat features are highlighted, primarily Luke's moves with his lightsaber as he seemingly leads his squadron to the Millennium Falcon for a daring escape. Skywalker can clearly do some damage with his weapon, wiping out multiple stormtroopers and a walker with a single throw of the lightsaber.

It's somewhat surprising to see this footage on the Internet, and there are many questions fans will have after watching it. According to, the video was originally posted by Elise Baldwin, an audio director for multiple titles of EA's popular The Sims series. It has yet to be said if this Star Wars RTS game was an EA creation, and it's unknown if it's something in the works or canceled. Baldwin only mentioned in the video description that the mystery title was 'in development for over a year' and saw 'three platform/engine pivots.' Hopefully, this matter is addressed in some capacity when EA unveils new Star Wars content at the E3 event next month. Longtime gamers are well aware that RTS is nothing new for the Star Wars franchise.

The last to come out was Empire at War in 2006. The prospect of getting a new one soon could be fun, but one has to wonder if this would be the best investment for EA.

The RTS genre is considered to be past its heyday and has largely been replaced by multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles. As EA looks to improve upon their Star Wars gaming experience following the lukewarm reception to Battlefront in 2015, they might be better served going a different route by producing another type of game - one that has a better chance of connecting with players. It'll be interesting to see what (if anything) becomes of this down the road. This could be EA testing the waters to see if interest in a Star Wars RTS title is high, or someone simply sharing work done on a game that won't come to be. As part of their partnership with Lucasfilm, they intend to release a new Star Wars game annually for the next handful of years, so there is the potential for an RTS to be part of their plans.

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The real-time strategy genre is hugely popular and it encompasses a wide variety of games. There are epic titles like which blends a turn based campaign map with real-time battles. There are also alternative takes on the genre like with individual mission maps which run in real-time but no direct control over units.

These games are both quality in their own way but they’ll cost you a fair bit of cash, so what if you want a real-time strategy game for free? Well you’ll need to accept a drop in graphical standard but good gameplay doesn’t necessarily come with a premium price attached. In this article we’ll highlight the best free RTS games you can find online. While this wasn’t strictly speaking the first real-time strategy game it was the first really popular one and it cemented certain mechanics. Dune II paved the way for the Command & Conquer and Warcraft series. It is very dated now and the individual battle screens feature simple 2D artwork and a tile system.

However despite its age Dune II still works nicely and has touches of brilliance. It was first released in 1992 and it gives you an idea of how far the RTS genre has come. Command & Conquer Gold. This was a fantastically popular RTS game in its day and it spawned many similar titles.

The game was released as in December 2008.In April 2002, took the decision to move away from the PC platform for the first time since Championship Manager 2, producing a version of Championship Manager 01/02 for the. The success of the game saw a follow up, Championship Manager 02/03 released seven months later.Championship Manager 4.

In order to celebrate the 12th anniversary Electronic Arts decided to release the Gold Edition of the original game for free. This is still an enjoyable game to play although the visuals are dated. The gameplay has been developed further because the series continued and many other developers took the same basic mechanics but if you want to check out one of the most influential early RTS games then you have to.

This real-time strategy game came out in 1999 as one of the first titles to offer RTS gaming in 3D. It was made free in 2004.

The game has a typical post apocalyptic backdrop with epic warfare and a camera that can rotate and zoom. There is also plenty of technology to research. Warzone 2100 is another game which has been heavily modded so you’ll find various alternative versions to try and they are completely free. Visit the official site to. For more on the game you should check this article on the. Ground Control. This game was released in 2000 and it is another 3D effort.

Star Wars Rts Pc

It dispenses with resource gathering altogether and you can’t build or summon reinforcements during the gameplay so you have to select the right force beforehand. Tactics are a vital component in this game and it offers a fun futuristic warfare experience. It was released for free when the sequel, Ground Control 2 came out in 2004. You’ll have to register to get your hands on a free download of Ground Control and you can do it at. This is actually billed as an MMORTS and it is set in a historical fantasy world. You have to gather resources to raise armies and take on various quests.

While this is a free to play title the free account does limit you in various ways and doesn’t offer the most enjoyable gameplay experience. If you want access to the full game and decent units you’ll have to spend at least $20. Still there aren’t too many MMORTS games out there so you may still fancy giving this a look which you can do at the. Free PC GamesThere are other free RTS options out there which you can uncover with a bit of digging. You can also check out our articles on and for some alternative genre ideas.

This blend of freely released commercial real-time strategy titles and should be enough to keep you busy for a while though.