Dark Forces & the Jedi Knight Series - Star Wars Video Games Explored

Dark Forces & the Jedi Knight Series - Star Wars Video Games Explored

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies November 5, 2025 Duration: 24:11
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This month we are climbing aboard the Moldy Crow to see if Lucasarts can pull off the the ultimate Doom competitor with Dark Forces! I'll take a look at the technology that helped give Kyle Katarn an upper hand (and a lightsaber!), about the lasting legacy of the franchise, and Michaela from Drink the Movies stops by to bring a cocktail in honor of our trusty ship!


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Dark Forces Source List

 

1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBZJ6w8w6h8

Dark Forces Showcase – Computer Chronicles

 

2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqyuAUxyXTQ

Interactive Entertainment – Dark Forces 1995

 

3-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wunfHCvkZAg

Being Kyle Katarn – Films in Review

 

4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p15ijBIvCTM

Interactive Entertainment – CES 1994

 

5-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQKQo6L8W-w&t=74s

Lucasarts Interview – 1995 Aaron Giles

 

6-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nuVftOSct8&t=5s

Lucasarts Press Coverage 1997

 

7- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgF9-C-hsL4

Opening Cutscene

 

8- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9JpRYstoms

E3 21 JK2 Demo

 

9- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5jzIUf7VUs

Hasbro NYCCC Fanstream

 

https://retrocdn.net/images/a/a0/EGM_US_085.pdf

 

https://retrocdn.net/images/8/87/EGM_US_084.pdf

 

https://www.therpf.com/forums/threads/new-jedi-knight-dark-forces-ii-behind-the-scenes-references.355262/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i0vsecjVgU

--Ambiance for Cocktail Section—

 

https://www.nomadsreviews.co.uk/post/influential-fps-games-5-doom-and-doom-2-part-three

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zs0wfBJmDc

Mandalorian – Dark Trooper


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHb9FDZua6o&t=2428s

Long Play Dark Forces


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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