ambermonk Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Only vaguely Star Wars related - but cool as fuck. http://qz.com/602230/theres-now-a-drone-racing-league-that-feels-like-pod-racing-from-star-wars/ That is pretty dope. Reminds me of that old PS1 game Wipeout XL for some reason. I think my Dad would even be into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Only vaguely Star Wars related - but cool as fuck. http://qz.com/602230/theres-now-a-drone-racing-league-that-feels-like-pod-racing-from-star-wars/ That is pretty dope. Reminds me of that old PS1 game Wipeout XL for some reason. I think my Dad would even be into this. I posted it in the youtubes thread but couldn't get just a straight video link. Also, thanks for the Alan Moore heads up, thankfully Devilworlds have been reprinted digitally by Marvel, so what is the deal with Marvel and Darkhorse Star Wars stuff, did they gain the rights to the back catalog with the Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuatxuk Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Only vaguely Star Wars related - but cool as fuck. http://qz.com/602230/theres-now-a-drone-racing-league-that-feels-like-pod-racing-from-star-wars/ That is pretty dope. Reminds me of that old PS1 game Wipeout XL for some reason. I think my Dad would even be into this. I posted it in the youtubes thread but couldn't get just a straight video link. Also, thanks for the Alan Moore heads up, thankfully Devilworlds have been reprinted digitally by Marvel, so what is the deal with Marvel and Darkhorse Star Wars stuff, did they gain the rights to the back catalog with the Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm? I had no idea, I got those Devilworlds comics (only had vol 2) when I dabbled in SW comics as a kid, my first foray into EU stuff: I had no idea who Alan Moore was back then (I was 10 or 11 at the time, actually got them in Japan at a USAF BX store) IIRC that reissue was through Marvel UK magazine so perhaps that was how they did it. I have no idea what Marvel series/licencing deal was struck initially in the mid-80s with those. They were all one-off stories as well. 7 total. One is called "RUST NEVER SLEEPS" is funny enough a reference to the Neil Young tour I mentioned earlier which itself references SW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Yes I read that was a Marvel UK comic, which was then republished by Darkhorse, then re-republished by Marvel it seems. We got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Only vaguely Star Wars related - but cool as fuck. http://qz.com/602230/theres-now-a-drone-racing-league-that-feels-like-pod-racing-from-star-wars/ That is pretty dope. Reminds me of that old PS1 game Wipeout XL for some reason. I think my Dad would even be into this. I posted it in the youtubes thread but couldn't get just a straight video link. Here's a straight video for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heBTmPy9IVY This might be what gets me interested in personal drones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 omg. now they just need to equip the drones with nerf shooters and oil slicks (... air equivalent of oil slicks?) and this will essentially be the coolest thing ever. definitely getting the wipeout vibes from this... diddy kong racing xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I wonder if they're pushing out already existing leagues for this stage managed spectacle bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Seems like they're operating in different spaces. https://fpvracing.tv/events And just because this exists doesn't mean other forms of the sport won't thrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Oh I'm all for competition, in the marketplace, but you know, soft spot for the little guys that originated the scene. Kind of depressing knowing that money will come in and take it over, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This is a lot more like TRON than Star Wars though innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This is a lot more like TRON than Star Wars though innit. You don't think it's like (virtual) pod racing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psn Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 It's like Wipeout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 LOL. There's no pod racing in Star Wars, what are you on about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t yst r Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 ILM did this for simulation rides in the 90's. Saw it at the Euro Space Center in Redu, Belgium. Had fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 LOL. There's no pod racing in Star Wars, what are you on about?Uh the pod racing in Star Wars episode 1?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caze Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 whoosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 yep, you got me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 A new novel Star Wars: Bloodlines will reveal more info as to why the galaxy is so fucked up in EP7: http://io9.gizmodo.com/oh-so-thats-why-leia-doesnt-trust-the-new-republic-in-1757108196 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Stopping a film midway through to complain in bullet points on a message board is a strong contender for most IDM 2016. And also complaining about the word "dump" in a thread title. Zazen wins, fatality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 saw episode 7 twice. one of the best star wars. yea it's definitely in the top ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 this FPV drone stuff - must be fucking mad.. though apparently it's pretty lo-fi as of today, it's a single camera SD video feed, so no 3D and must look rather blurry through the goggles, but... this will certainly improve over the next years. must be rad with 2 HD GoPros & Oculus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 http://riftinfo.com/oculus-rift-fpv-experience-is-awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Vader described as being a total badass in Rogue One: http://epicstream.com/news/Darth-Vaders-Scenes-in-Rogue-One-A-Star-Wars-Story-Described-As-Brutal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Random ska band realises that it's one of thousands and tries to stand out by making a star wars themed stardub. So glad i don't work for gawker, /waits for my post to show up on io9 as a story by one of their lazy arsed 'writers'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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