These Are The Developers You’re Looking For: Meet the Minds Behind Star Wars Commander

August 30, 2014

In case you haven’t heard of it, and shame on you for not, a new app was released recently for the Star Wars fans called, Star Wars Commander.  Here is some more information in regards to the app from the Disney Insider.

Star Wars Commander is a new free app from Disney Interactive that lets you build an army and dive into the long, long ago conflict between the evil Empire and the noble Rebels that hope to bring them down. Though the app just recently come out for iPhone and iPad, it has immediately climbed the ranks of the iTunes store and become an Editor’s Choice pick.

Star wars commander han solo darth vader

Because they’re such big fans of the app, Apple invited members team who developed Star Wars Commander to participate in a live discussion at the Apple Store in New York City. On hand were developers Nathon Etter and Christopher Winters from Disney Interactive and Matt Fillbrandt from Lucasfilm, and the event was moderated by notable video game journalist Geoff Keighley. What followed was an in-depth preview of the game, as well as a discussion about all the work that goes into making a new game set in the Star Wars universe that not only lives up to but exceeds fan expectations.

The Genie Transportation Services

You can download the full video of the event from iTunes.

We’ve also got a trailer for the app just below. Pick up the Star Wars Commander app for yourself and make the tough decision: what kind of Commander will you be?

author avatar
Scott Atwood Co-Owner, Writer, Webmaster
Scott Atwood is the Co-Owner, Co-Creator, and Webmaster of The Main Street Mouse, one of Florida's leading Disney and theme park news sources. With an 18-year background in technical support and systems management, Scott brings a detail-oriented, research-driven approach to everything he does — from managing the technical infrastructure of TMSM to covering the latest Disney news, Marvel updates, and technology developments. As Project Planner and Business Relations Manager for TMSM, Scott works behind the scenes to ensure the site runs smoothly while also contributing articles on topics he's passionate about — including Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Parks, and the latest in tech and pop culture. What started as a hobby alongside his wife Michele has grown into a full-time labor of love, reaching Disney fans across the country every day. Scott is also Co-Host of the TMSM Weekly Podcast and Co-Owner of the House of Mouse Expo. He feels blessed to spend his days doing what he loves alongside his best friend and partner in all things Disney.



Mouse Fan Travel® an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, has been planning and creating magical Disney vacations since 2005. Their mission is to provide premium service and expert advice to help you get the most for your vacation time and dollar. Their Disney Travel Agents operate with the highest degree of integrity and will handle your family vacation, reunion, honeymoon, corporate incentive trip or getaway, as if it were their own. They pride themselves on expertly representing and advocating for you – their client.

The next time you and your family are planning a Disney vacation, visit Mouse Fan Travel for your no obligation quote or to answer any Disney vacation questions you may have. Are you looking for a beach vacation, tour or cruise to destinations across the globe? Visit MEI-Travel for exceptional expertise with ZERO agency fees.



Leave a Reply