Ever wished you could climb into an X-wing or a Tie Fighter and do battle among the stars? What Star Wars fan hasn’t. Now you can, at least virtually.

The new Star Wars: Squadrons video game is described as an immersive, first-person, space dogfighting experience.

When reviewing the game Polygon said, “Star Wars: Squadrons is every inch the spaceflight simulation that fans have been dreaming of for a generation.”

Pick a side – Republic or Empire and join your squadron in 5v5 multiplayer starfighter combat. Its all set in a time just after the fall of Darth Vader in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

Players can choose between quick multiplayer battles, or play in story mode following an original Star Wars story. In story mode, players can still chose between being a fighter pilot for the Empire, or the Republic.

Watch the reveal trailer video of Star Wars: Squadrons here:

Squadrons is currently available for play on Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, Virtual Reality and PC.

“As a lifelong Star Wars fan, it’s been an incredible journey to bring the space combat experience to life in a way that is true to the legacy of the franchise,” said Ian Frazier, Creative Director, Motive Studios.

“We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Lucasfilm to hone in on the pilot’s perspective, and match the aesthetic from the films to create an authentic Star Wars gameplay experience that will transport fans into the pilot’s seat.”

Players can opt from 4 the starfighter classes of Fighters, Bombers, Interceptors, and Support ships. This gives them total of 8 different craft to choose from.

To be a good pilot in this game, you’ll need to do more than just fly. You’ll need to strategically use the power management system to divert power to subsystems like engines, lasers or shields as needed.

Priced at $39.99, Star Wars: Squadrons is available for digital or in store purchase. It’s available across platforms via the EA Desktop App, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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The Mando Mondays promotion begins on October 26 according to a press release. This is just a few days ahead of the Season 2 premier of ‘The Mandalorian’ on Disney+ on October 30.

So what exactly are Mando Mondays?

Mando Mondays provide a chance for fans of The Mandalorian to get some exclusive deals on loads of show related merchandise.

After the show airs on Fridays, fans can log on to MandoMondays.com – on the following Monday. There they will find new toys, collectibles, apparel, books, comics digital content available  for purchase.

For its first season, The Mandalorian earned seven Primetime Emmy® awards.  These awards were unveiled during last week’s awards ceremony.

What is The Mandalorian?

For those unfamiliar, The Mandalorian is a Disney+ series spin-off of the Star Wars movies. The show picks up years after the end of the last film. In this time, after the Empire has fallen, the series follows a bounty hunter – with a heart.

Perhaps the show’s biggest hit for many fans has been what most call “baby Yoda.” The character, referred to on-screen as ‘the child’, is based on an infant creature of the same race as the legendary namesake.

“When ‘The Mandalorian’ debuted last year on Disney+, the show became an instant phenomenon, with fans of all ages expressing excitement for products related to its iconic characters – particularly the Child,” said Kareem Daniel, president, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing.

Because of the overwhelming popularity of this character, LEGO has created a new play set around it.

That LEGO set, along with other merchandise is being made available for pre-sale now ahead of the first Mando Monday. This is part of the kick-off promotion in sync with this week’s announcement.

The Mando Mondays will run along side the second season for 9 weeks.

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