A History of Star Wars Video Games

A History of Star Wars Video Games

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies July 2, 2025 Duration: 36:16

This season of Drink the Video Games I'll be taking a look at the galaxy far, far away and checking out Star Wars Video Games! In this first episode I'll go into the past to learn about the first Atari Star Wars games, look at how the storytelling evolved with Lucasarts, mix up a Sasori Vader cocktail with Michaela from Drink the Movies, and see how the Star Wars video game world continues today. There's a lot of games to check out, and this season I'll be deep diving on four game series that showcase how Star Wars went from the movie we all loved, to the video games we all love.For more information on the formation of Lucasarts, check out my episode from season one here!https://youtu.be/jMa3SXu2hOchttps://www.instagram.com/drinkthevideogames/https://bsky.app/profile/drinkthevideogames.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@DrinktheVideoGameshttps://drinkthemovies.com/https://www.patreon.com/drinkthemovies*Please Drink Responsibly*

Star Wars Assets1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvVfw_UgbNsAtari Empire Commercial – Opening Sound Clip2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CARNHsVmOBAAtari Jedi Arena Commercial 3-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXwArIioc-oNES Star Wars4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzwswA4jHfQStar Wars The Arcade Game – Atari5-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJCqiJM9ThoAtari Star Wars Programmer Greg Rivera Interview6-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv34R2dBy6YStar Wars Arcade Game television Debut – 19837-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2ecYArzZPwRex Bradford Interview – 2006 (8:00, 8-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vXXqn9azdIElectronic Battle Command Commercial9-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7hBhAa10uEEwoks – Wicket and the Dandelion Warriors10-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edKHEtqcjdcNamco Ad 1987 (For Video?)11-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdTVMc9GtXoParker Brothers – For Intro?12-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7vK44bMU38Jake Lloyd Racer News Reel13-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nuVftOSct8&t=242sNews Report - Yoda Stories, Rebellion14-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PH7ifJKJpU&t=1025sLucasfilm Sound Clip15-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAOB99zjTwAParker Brothers Frogger & Empire (UK)16-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpfPLkLPZGMSuper Empires Strikes Back Commercial17- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ewRyg1PXXYRebel Assault Commercial18- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H52sKWGlwBkx-Wing Trailer19- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpFV9aBAg4EJedi Academy Trailer20- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p15ijBIvCTM&t=203sIE CES 1994 – Dark Forces21- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBuh4HUC-2AShadows of the Empire – Kenner 199622- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BfZe80VyGg&t=182sShadows of the Empire – News Segment23-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYoLmS87gjsKOTOR Xbox Advertisement24-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktk2ilXOKe8Lucasfilm Games Sizzle Reel25-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fe7tI8IWAwCommercial Reel – Galaxies26-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siLdr5n3hDcJohn Knoles Super Empire Interview - "La nuit cyber" broadcast on the French Canal + in 1993.27-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY4mTg2n2rkJim Tso Interview E3 – 200428- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b98ILfm3Peo&t=283sLucasfilm Games Employees Run Amok Home Video 1990’s29 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHk5kCIiGoMStar Wars Trailer 1976https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/04/ranking-the-top-30-star-wars-gamesApple Unlicensed Gamehttps://toytales.ca/star-wars-electronic-battle-command-game/Star Wars Electric Battle Command – First Licensed Video Gamehttps://storytellingdb.com/star-wars-video-games/Release order of Star Wars Games


Ever wondered about the stories behind the pixelated worlds you get lost in? Drink the Video Games is for you. Host Brian, from the popular Drink the Movies, applies that same thoughtful, documentary-style approach to the realm of interactive entertainment. Each season focuses on a specific video game topic, genre, or studio, blending historical deep-dives with hands-on play. You’ll hear detailed explorations of gaming history and culture, followed by candid discussions about actually playing selected titles from that theme. And true to its name, this podcast pairs every virtual adventure with a real-world counterpart: a custom cocktail. It’s a blend of analysis, nostalgia, and casual conversation, perfect for anyone who views games as more than just a pastime. The result is a uniquely engaging listen that feels like having a great conversation with knowledgeable friends-glass in one hand, controller in the other. Tune in for a seasoned journey through the landscapes of gaming, one thoughtfully crafted episode and drink at a time.
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