{
  "id": 13212642,
  "title": "Lucasfilm Games Producer Responds After Galactic Racer Character Biddy Blas Goes Viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/lucasfilm-games-producer-responds-after-galactic-racer-character",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T20:00:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/lucasfilm-games-producer-responds-after-galactic-racer-character-biddy-blas-goes-viral"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucasfilm Games Producer Craig Derrick weighed in on the viral sensation that is Star Wars: Galactic Racer's character Biddy Blas. In response to the character's popularity, Derrick shared his admiration for the overwhelming support the game has received on social media. Derrick expressed his love for the viral character Biddy Blas, stating that the game's algorithm was properly prioritizing him. Biddy Blas, a Crocin character, has gained a reputation for doing whatever it takes to win, even if that means presenting players with a 'gift' that turns out to be a bomb. Fans have either embraced the character's unique personality or found themselves frustrated by the consequences of accepting his 'gift'. Star Wars: Galactic Racer has been a hit with both fans and critics alike, receiving an 8 out of 10 score from IGN. The game's multiplayer party limit is set to double with an upcoming post-launch patch.",
  "summary": "If you’ve been on gaming Twitter recently, you’ve probably seen a clip from Star Wars: Galactic Racer making the rounds on your timeline — specifically, a player’s interaction with a character named Biddy Blas.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}