The latest Star Wars novel makes a Final Fantasy 10 sport canon Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The latest Star Wars novel makes a Final Fantasy 10 sport canon Plus, Jedi Fallen Order's Cal cameos. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 30 May 2022 9 comments If you're watching the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series and want yet more backstory, it sounds like you could do a lot worse than read this month's latest Star Wars novel, Brotherhood. Brotherhood takes place during the Clone Wars, and stars both Anakin Skywalker and Kenobi off on another adventure. But it's the novel's cameos which have sparked some extra attention - seeing as they acknowlege a couple of well-known video games (thanks, GamesRadar). For starters, Brotherhood apparently includes a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" appearance by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order star Cal Kestis, who was but a youngling at the time of the novel's events. Watch on YouTube Cal's back in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. More intriguingly - and obscurely - Brotherhood also references Final Fantasy 10, by way of its fictional sport Blitzball. I guess this makes it Disney canon? "There's a reference to a sport called Blitzball played in a local lake," author Mike Chen wrote on Twitter, confirming his inspiration. "Blitzball is basically underwater hockey played as a minigame in Final Fantasy 10. As a former NHL writer, I freaking loved Blitzball and spent hours winning leagues." #6: There's a reference to a sport called Blitzball played in a local lake. Blitzball is basically underwater hockey played as a minigame in Final Fantasy X. As a former NHL writer, I freaking loved Blitzball and spent hours winning leagues. pic.twitter.com/uad4uIMcrA- Mike Chen - preorder VAMPIRE WEEKEND (@mikechenwriter) May 17, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Speaking of Cal Kestis, the red-haired Jedi survivor is set to return in a full sequel to Fallen Order next year. It's fittingly named Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and is expected sometime between January and March 2023. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store