# Racing Games Have Been Stuck Using the Same Career Mode Formula for Decades, but Star Wars: Galactic Racer Shows There’s a Better, More Dangerous Way

> This is an IGN opinion piece from Phil Iwaniuk, decorated winner of many Gran Turismo Sunday Cups who learned to feel, not think in 1999's Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/how-star-wars-galactic-racer-solves-driving-games-biggest-problem?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac663ab80d19992b7ccbcc6)
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #mode #racer #racing #star #wars #better #career #dangerous
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