Discussion, Analysis, and Rhetoric
Excited for Star Wars Battlefront II? The November release sure seems like a long way off, but EA Star Wars has unveiled a new gameplay trailer to whet the appetite just a little more.
Check it out below:
As the official audiobook reviewer for Coffee With Kenobi, it is my job to stay informed and provide a thorough review of each audiobook as it is released. Battlefront II: Inferno Squad narrated by Janina Gavankar is no exception. She is the image and voice used to create the main character for Battlefront II. I just finished watching season four of the Sleepy Hollow television series and watched the extended interview of Gavankar provided by The Star Wars Show.
We as fans of The Saga, quite frequently have been asked to welcome new talent into our galaxy. As I understand it, the idea that Janina Gavankar was, not only chosen as the main character for the new Battlefront II video game but was also invited to read this audiobook was so encouraging to me. Not only is she talented, but she is a fan! She is expressing her fandom and ability with such grace. She has allowed her passion and enthusiasm for Star Wars to shine through her performance. Iden Versio is the newest edition to the Star Wars cast of thousands and she is cool!
This review of Star Wars Battlefront II: Inferno Squad contains very minor spoilers.
Star Wars Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden (Dark Disciple) is the latest media tie-in for the new canon. Inferno Squad is the precursor to the highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront II video game, scheduled for release this fall. However, as with its predecessor Star Wars Battlefront: Twilight Company, Inferno Squad is something all fans can enjoy, whether they be gamers or not. It works perfectly well as a standalone novel.
As with previous releases, such as Lost Stars, Tarkin, and Rogue One: Catalyst, the events of Inferno Squad are seen primarily through Imperial eyes. For those who are enamored of the Empire, that’s a pleasing state. For those of us who are more Rebellion-minded, it presents challenges. How can you find a way to sympathize — or empathize — with the enemy? A few books into the new canon, and I’m still working that out. It does happen, though! And Inferno Squad is an excellent example of when it does.
Dan Z is joined by IndyCast host, Ed Dolista and the Sandcrawler podcast co-host, as well as a writer for CWK & Retrozapped, Mike MacDonald. They begin the show with reviews of the latest from Chronicle and Disney Publishing, as well as Forces of Destiny episodes. Nick DiCo has Star Wars video game updates, and Tom gives the news. For the Coffee Chat, they take a detailed look at Dave Filoni’s sketch of Ahsoka Tano’s encounter with the Bendu. They close out the show with email. This the podcast you’re looking for!
San Diego Comic Con 2017 starts the night of Wednesday, July 19th and runs through Sunday, July 23rd. At the time of this writing, the schedule is only complete through Saturday, July 22nd. Here’s the Star Wars content I’m most looking forward to over those first few days.
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 is right around the corner, and there will be plenty of Star Wars exclusives fans will want to get their hands on. Of course, you can’t get everything, but one good thing to put at the top of your list is the SDCC convention exclusive edition of Star Wars Battlefront II: Inferno Squad by Christie Golden.
What makes this book so special and how can you acquire it? Find out below:
The Star Wars Show has released an extended version of their interview with Battlefront II’s Janina Gavankar. Discussion includes the backstory of Gavankar’s character, Iden Versio, why this is the role of a lifetime, and her love for video games.
Check it out below:
On this week’s episode of The Star Wars Show, Anthony visits EA Play to talk Star Wars: Battlefront II, and Andi sits down for a discussion with Janina Gavankar (Inferno Squad’s Iden Versio in Battlefront II).
All that and more can be seen below:
The official gameplay trailer for Star Wars Battlefront II was revealed today during an EA Play 2017 live broadcast. You can watch the trailer in the video player below, followed by pre-order information.
It’s The Star Wars Show! In this week’s episode, we get Battlefront II updates, hear from Eugene Byrd of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, and find out about the Lucasfilm receptionist who happens to do a bit of villainous mo-cap on the side.
All that and more in the video below:
