GOG Hosting Star Wars PC Sale, Including an Early Release of Episode I Racer

The other day, we told you that GOG was planning a special re-release of Star Wars: Episode I Racer in time for the May the 4th festivities this Friday -- but the company has decided to let the Force run freely a little bit early, along with a neat little sale on Star Wars games. (You can see the on-sale games on the next page.)

The company has confirmed that Star Wars: Episode I Racer can now be purchased for PC. The game is currently available on the GOG website at the link above, and is on sale for a limited time, down to $8.49 (from its original $9.99 price). If you need a reminder just how fun this game is, you can see the features below:

Two Engines. One Champion. No Limits.

Climb on, strap in, and experience the pure adrenaline-pumping excitement of the Podracing sequence from STAR WARS: Episode I The Phantom Menace.

Take the controls as Anakin Skywalker, or any one of over 21 Podracers, and feel the full-force blast of two massive jet engines at simulated speeds of up to 600 mph. Rein in a turbine-driven chariot through 8 spectacular worlds. Negotiate through flaming methane lakes, Tusken Raider assaults, ant-gravity tunnels and much more in a pulse-pounding, do-or-die fight to the finish where anyone will do anything to cross the finish line. How far will you go?

• Relive all the thrill and excitement of the Podracer sequence from STAR WARS™: Episode
• Hang on tight - with afterburners on, Podracers max out at a simulated 600 mph!
• Race in furious competition against 21+ opponents.
• Take on over 21 tracks on 8 unique worlds!
• Avoid hazards such as methane lakes, meteor showers and Tusken Raiders.
• Spectacular 3D environments.
• Vehicle sound effects and epic soundtrack taken directly from Episode I.

On top of that, the game looks to have cloud save support, along with controller support, if a mouse/keyboard setup isn't your thing. We'll let you know how the game is after we check it out.