Update: Clone Wars Reboots Star Wars’ Peripheral Players
December 14, 2008
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Kit Fisto may have been felled too easily by Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith, after chewing up about as much screen time as Greedo in A New Hope.
But like other intriguing characters from the Star Wars multiverse, he’s getting his own episode in The Clone Wars, which has served as a suitable afterlife for peripheral figures just like him.
On Friday, Fisto stars in the self-explanatory episode “Lair of Grievous” (trailer embedded), where he must fight his way out of a Separatist trap — and the cyborg Sith apprentice’s nasty enclave. It’s a clever way to show off Fisto’s back story and skills, and showcase the house of horrors that Grievous calls home.
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Episode writer Henry Gilroy used the installment to show off a setting built equally for Jedi nightmares and fast-paced action.
“It was fun to explore the home of the bad guy, to create a place so terrible that even the hero doesn’t want to be in there,” he explained in a press release.
“Lair of Grievous” also offers Fisto a chance to do what characters from other Clone Wars episodes have done: Live a new life after being killed off all to quickly in a feature film.
Rewind – ‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’ Rolls Out New Mission…
December 5, 2008
In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi – and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.
As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time: Digital Molecular Matter (DMM), by Pixelux Entertainment, and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd. Paired with the powerful Havok Physics system, these new technologies create gameplay only possible on the new generation of consoles.
DMM incorporates the physical properties of anything in the environment so that everything reacts exactly like it should – wood breaks like wood, glass shatters like glass, plants on the planet Felucia bend like plants on the planet Felucia would, and more. Meanwhile, as a revolutionary behavioral-simulation engine, euphoria enables interactive characters to move, act and even think like actual human beings, adapting their behavior on the fly and resulting in a different payoff every single time.
LucasArts has released two rounds of additional content for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, available through Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network.
The first piece of downloadable content features additional costumes (Utility Combat Suit Apprentice, Animated-style Apprentice, and Spirit Apprentice) and character models that can used while playing through the single-player campaign, including Republic Trooper, Tatooine Luke, Ben Kenobi, Jedi Master Plo Koon, Count Dooku, Jango Fett, and C-3PO.
The second round of downloadable content adds an entirely new single-player mission, set in the Jedi Temple on the planet Coruscant. Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice turns to the Jedi Temple to learn more about his father, and while searching through the rubble of the destroyed building he must confront his inner demons.
Both sets of content are being created by LucasArts’ internal development team, additional themes and picture packs will also be released over time.
Features
During the period between Episodes III and IV, players hunt Jedi in the role of Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice.
Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice’s four core Force powers – Force push, grip, repulse and lightning – throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos.
Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible:
The Secret Apprentice won’t just Force push enemies into walls – he’ll Force push enemies through walls.
The Secret Apprentice won’t just Force grip foes to throw them aside – he’ll Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground to explode like a bomb.
In addition to new adversaries created just for the game, such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians, players will also confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader.
Visit locations such as Episode III’s Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility.
Decisions made by players throughout the game will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.
The Force Unleashed is LucasArts’ first internally developed title for next-generation consoles, and it represents the first in-game collaboration of talents and technology between LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic, two companies now finally under one roof at the new Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco’s Presidio district.
The Force Unleashed debuts Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and euphoria behavioral simulation from NaturalMotion Ltd.
LucasArts is preparing an unprecedented promotional effort around the launch of The Force Unleashed, encompassing a full line of toys and game-based action figures from Hasbro, as well as a full publishing program from Dark Horse, Del Rey and Palace Press.
The Force Unleashed is the first next-generation game developed internally at LucasArts, and will be available on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Krome Studios are creating an equally enthralling version of The Force Unleashed on the Wii, PS2 and PSP, while n-Space, Inc., is developing a version for the NDS. All will feature the same storyline, with opportunities to unleash the Force in devastating new ways.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be released on Sept. 16, 2008 in the United States, Sept. 17 in Southeast Asia and Australia, and Sept. 19 in Europe.
Force Unleashed Wii Developer Walkthrough + The Force Unleashed Launch Party
September 5, 2008
Gamespot has posted the Wii version of the developer walkthrough for The Force Unleashed. The Wii version looks pretty cool to and I am rather excited to test out the multiplayer mode.
LucasArts will be kicking of The Force Unleashed release with a party. Sounds like it should be a pretty cool time. Too bad they wouldn’t give out some free copies, but it’s not a total let down, you’ll be able to score some time playing the full version before it’s release.
“SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Sept. 5, 2008 — LucasArts, Sony Computer Entertainment America and Best Buy will commemorate the release of the upcoming videogame Star Wars: The Force Unleashed with an exclusive launch party, offering eager gamers a chance to celebrate the Saga and get their hands on the first copies of the game. The party, which will be held at the Best Buy store at 1717 Harrison St. in San Francisco on Monday, Sept. 15, will run from 7pm until midnight and will feature appearances by several very special guests, including:
Sam Witwer, who plays Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice in the game and who also joined the cast of The CW’s “Smallville” this season; Adrienne Wilkinson, who plays Maris Brood, a dark and mysterious Jed; and Cully Fredrickson, who plays Jedi Master Rahm Kota, a militant General who is the target of one of the Secret Apprentice’s early missions
Executive Producer Haden Blackman, Art Director Matt Omernick, Lead Engineer Cedrick Collomb, Lead Content Designer John Stafford, Lead Systems Designer Rich Davis, and dozens of other members of The Force Unleashed development team at LucasArts
In addition, attendees will get a chance to play the full version of the game in advance and be able to get their photo taken with some of their favorite Star Wars characters.
An entirely new chapter in the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game’s expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi — and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.”
G4 Exclusive: ‘Force Unleashed’ Producer Interview
September 4, 2008
G4.com has posted an interview with Cameron Suey, associate producer of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. The interview give some information on what to expect from The Force Unleashed as well as some info on the gameplay. It also reminds people that the demo can now be downloaded on the XBOX LIVE for gold and silver members.
Also be sure to stay tuned for Gamespots Force Unleashed Gameplay marathon starting Friday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Force Unleashed: Gamplay Videos – Wii, PSP, PS2
August 29, 2008
So over the last little bit, we have seen some great videos of The Force Unleashed on the XBOX 360 and the Playstation 3. So here’s some gameplay features for the Ninendo Wii, PSP and Playstation 2.
Also be sure to check out Gamespots Force Unleashed Launch center next Friday, September 5 for a special live gameplay marathon! That sounds like it will pretty sweet.
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