Rebel Assault - Star Wars Games Explored

Rebel Assault - Star Wars Games Explored

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies August 6, 2025 Duration: 31:13
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This month, we take a look at Rebel Assault! This game showcased the power of the CD-ROM and the power of Star Wars video games! I'll dig into how the game got created, the technology involved, how Vince Lee and team propelled Lucasarts forward, and mix up a Jet Juice with Michaela from Drink the Movies!

Join us for an adventure with Rookie One and a documentary style look at Rebel Assault!


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Rebel Assault Assets

 

1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ewRyg1PXXY

Rebel Assault SEGA CD Commercial – 1993

 

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

Rebel Assault DOS Promo

 

3-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntnX9Qz7gtM

LucasArts News Report – 1993

 

4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnA380gHqSM

Making of Rebel Assault 2 – Discovery Channel

 

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

Rebel Assault SEGA CD IE Review 1994

 

6-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DeCOe5J8C8

Rebel Assault DOS IE Review 1993

 

7-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFQpRRFWGso

Rebel Assault – Bad Influence! 1993

 

8-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEBJRhfYlj8

Lucasarts G4 Icons

 

9- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwFK3yxjVAY

GamesMaster – Rebel Assault

 

10-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVFxlzc30c0&t=335s

Randy Komisar Interview – 1:54/4:34

 

11-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYOCY_7ybis

Jack Sorensen CNN 1993 CES

 

https://archive.org/details/rebelassaultoffi00huts/page/n147/mode/2up

Rebel Assault Official Insiders Guide

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/z0zldn/production_photos_from_the_filming_of_rebel/

RA2 Production Photos

 

https://web.archive.org/web/19961223150915/http://www.lucasarts.com/static/reb2/reb2.htm

Lucasarts Rebel Assault 2 Archived Website

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RsPKVYS31c

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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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