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Wii Lightsaber Game Revealed

Jeff — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:54:36 +0000

Yes, the anticipated “Wii Lightsaber game” has been revealed. Unfortunately many will be let down with the announcement that the Wii lightsaber game Jim Ward eluded to is in fact Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, LucasArts announced last week.

While it is not the lightsaber game we were hoping for, it still gives us a taste of what wielding a lightsaber would be like on the Wii. Many of the controls will still be handled by pressing buttons, but they are given further enhancement with the motion control. Waggling the Wii remote will give you a basic lightsaber attack as well as deflecting blaster bolts.

Source: CVG

Lightsaber Game for Wii on the Horizon

Jeff — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:16:12 +0000

In a recent article on the Wii’s mainstream success posted on Fin24, a very interesting bit is found.

The head of the LucasArts, the game division for “Star Wars” series creator George Lucas, told AFP a Wii game that lets players wield virtual light sabers is on the horizon.

This is a game that I have been anticipating for a long time to hear about and now here is finally some confirmation. While it is not a lot, its something and it would be a dream come true for Star Wars gamers.

Star Wars Battlefront Confirmed, Exclusive

Jeff — Thu, 10 May 2007 23:57:59 +0000

Today LucasArts announced that the next game in the Battlefront series will be exclusive to the PSP. This was an unexpected move as many had anticipated this game to be on next-gen consoles. The two previous Battlefront games have collectively sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

Currently the new game will be known as “Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron,” and it will feature a new storyline and never-before-seen multiplayer action on the PSP. Making an appearance in the game is Han Solo as we learn how he recruited troops for many missions before we met him in Episode IV. Other notable characters in the game will include Admiral Ackbar, IG-88, Ben Kenobi, Asajj Ventress, and Kit Fisto, among others.

New PSP features to the game include the ability to board capital ships, an online leaderboard, improved space combat, improved Galactic Conquest mode, and a new game mode, “Hero Capture the Flag.”

LucasArts’ Fracture Trailer

Jeff — Wed, 09 May 2007 00:12:56 +0000

With LucasArts’ recent announcement of Fracture comes a new trailer for the game. Fracture is the new IP from LucasArts and Day 1 Studios with groundbreaking technology.

You can view the trailer at LucasArts.com or StarWars.com.

Rumor: LucasArts Civil War Shooter

Jeff — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:38:02 +0000

Recently there have been rumors floating around about LucasArts working on shooter based in the future around an American civil war. No, not the civil war of yesteryear between North and South. This time it is an East Coast versus West Coast battle over human evolution.

The nation is separated by a Midwest wasteland with one side focusing on nano-machinery and cybernetic development, and the other on genetic manipulation and induced evolution. Each side is vying to create a race of super soldiers.

The game will feature both a third- and first-person shooting style with plenty of groundbreaking features.

LucasArts is working to ensure this new title will become a franchise hit. The game is scheduled to be released on next-gen consoles but it is also rumored that a PC version may eventually be released.

Another New Title from LA?

Jeff — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:25:44 +0000

According to Develop Magazine, LucasArts has started work on a handheld game based on the CG Clone Wars TV series that is slated to come out in 2008.

This Clone Wars game will be the first in-house development for a LucasArts handheld game. It will be handled by LucasArts Singapore, a sister production studio of LucasArts. Previously LF Singapore was used for asset production.

Feargus Carroll, former EA and Psygnosis developer, will head the project.