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Star Wars used to be a fun, emotional, and unforgettable experience, filled with lore, legacy, and stories that stood the test of time. But under Disney’s reign, the franchise has lost its way. In this video, I share my frustrations with the current direction of Star Wars and why I feel pessimistic about its future. From the disrespect shown to George Lucas' original vision to the constant injection of agendas into the storytelling, it's clear that Star Wars isn't what it used to be. I also address the broken fanbase—a once passionate community now riddled with toxicity on all sides—and reflect on how the joy of discussing Star Wars has faded. Despite trying to remain hopeful and give new content a chance, I’m growing tired of the constant disappointment.

I am extremely disappointed in The Acolyte show. This was another flawed and controversial Star Wars show. The writing was bad, filled with plot holes, and left me more confused than anything else. I think this is the worst Star Wars show to come out. It would be nice if Disney and Lucasfilm would focus more on making fun Star Wars content and a little less on their crusade to fight toxic fans.

Xbox is in the worst state it could possibly be. Who would have thought they would be struggling this bad just a year after purchasing all those game studios. It’s shocking to see Xbox close studios that developed successful games and it’s truly unfortunate to see so many people lose their jobs. The people at the top need to be held accountable, but of course that never happens. Xbox is becoming so desperate that it is destroying itself. Shutting down studios, spending a ridiculous money on Game Pass, and releasing bad games might just lead to the downfall of Xbox. Can Xbox be saved at this point or has their fate been sealed?

The Bad Batch series is officially over. I would say it was a successful show. Season 3 was not the best, but the finale was awesome. The storytelling in the animated shows is always great. The growth of characters and their relationships with each other was very good. This was a fun show to watch, and I will always look back at it fondly.

The first Gears of War game was awesome. It introduced us to a brand-new world. People need to remember that Epic Games was great before they created Fortnite. They created a unique story and gameplay elements that made Gears a must play game. Memorable characters, guns, and themes helped Gears stand out during a time when we saw the rise of any franchises, especially in the shooter genre. This game kicked off a great franchise that became a staple for Xbox for many years. If modern day developers need a source of inspiration for making a game that can turn into a successful franchise, they just need to look at Gears of War.

Star Wars has existed for almost 50 years. The age range for the fandom is wide at this point. So with fans of all ages nowadays, who is Star Wars intended for? It's always been for kids apparently, but should the focus be on kids today now that many fans are older and would like to see more mature content? I would also argue that there's many scenes that are pretty rough for kids to watch and there's lore elements that are complex and hard to understand. I think those that create content for the franchise need to recognize just how old a large part of the fandom is now.

It’s becoming increasingly frustrating for fans of both single player and co-op games. The increasing popularity in multiplayer games and live service has led to less single player and narrative based games. And gone are the days of playing through Halo and Gears of War campaigns with your buddies. Nowadays, every game must be connected to online and games that give off classic couch co-op vibes are plagued with live service elements. I want more games like the Last of Us and Uncharted because it’s nice to just kick back and relax while playing through a story mode. It also shouldn’t be that difficult to make fun online co-op games.