When I was a kid, I loved Jabba the Hutt. I know, it's weird. Considering there isn't much to like about the galactic slug, who would readily feed just about anyone to his rancor (before Luke took it out of the picture, of course), I can't really defend my young affinity for the crime lord. But I used to find his iconic laugh and his rather unappealing, slimy appearance absolutely hilarious. At 10 years old I was truly obsessed with the original Star Wars trilogy, rewatching it on VHS until the tapes practically wore out. It was around this time that my dad gave me a Jabba the Hutt toy, which would become one of my most treasured possessions. From a 1997 Hasbro set, the figure had a moveable head that would also make Jabba's tail move, and I was so fond of it.
Even after all these years, I still affectionately remember those days, and the kid in me can't help but be excited about the idea of meeting Jabba the Hutt in Star Wars Outlaws. In fact, during my visit to developer Massive's studio in Malmo, Sweden, last month, I heard from several members of the team who shed light on what it was like to bring one of my favorite characters from childhood to life for the upcoming open-world adventure.
