Speaking in the latest issue of NGamer magazine, Ed Tucker of developer house Krome Studios has confirmed that there will be five levels in the Wii version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed that aren't included on Xbox 360 and PS3. "On the Wii we have places where the story veers off and we go and explore something, take the game in a different direction, like the Jedi Temple level," says Tucker. "There are five levels that aren't in the PS3 and 360 ... » Read More

25 Jan 2008

The Force Unleashed - updated impressions

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When it comes to the Star Wars universe, Haden Blackman is the most knowledgeable man alive (outside of George Lucas, of course). At one point in his career, he was the guy in charge of continuity across every single piece of Star Wars product in existence. Now, LucasArts has tapped his veritable font of wisdom and lore by making him the project lead for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, which takes place during the tumultuous-but-unexplored years between Episodes III and IV. LucasArts invited us ... » Read More

11 Jan 2008

CES: First details of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

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PS3 - Star Wars: Force Unleashed - CES: First details of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Some new details of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from Ars Technica:

* Boss battles will be huge in scope, including a Rancor fight. There will be God of War-like button-tapping sections at the end of the battle, but it will only be for more points; you won't lose a battle by missing a button press

* There will be character and lightsaber customization, although you won't be able to dual-wield or have dual-bladed lightsabers

* The Wii version of the game will include a two-player duel mode where you can show off your lightsaber skills against a friend in the same room.

* The PSP version will contain classic scenes from other Star Wars movies with the more over-the-top force powers of Unleashed
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6 Jan 2008

LucasArts Shows off Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Fracture at CES

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CNBC - Jim Goldman, Jan. 06:

At the Consumer Electronics Show, LucasArts is set to unveil two of the most anticipated titles that rely on technology never used in video games production before. "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" uses DMM, or digital molecular matter. "Fracture" sets itself apart from all other games with Terrain Deformation.
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2 Nov 2007

New Star Wars Force Unleashed details and screens

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Nov 2, 2007 Although very few solid facts are known about the game, Star Wars: The Forced Unleashed promises so much, and new info has started to trickle from the Jedi camp at LucasArts. Some of the locations featured in the game have been revealed. At one point you visit a TIE Fighter Construction Facility "sent [there] by Lord Vader to eliminate Master Kota, a fugitive Jedi General who has taken over the station with a band of his loyal ... » Read More

28 Sep 2007

Trailer Trash

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Sept 28, 2007 Beowulf Beowulf: The Film will be out in November, and will be sharing a publicity budget with a Game of the same name. The film is produced by Robert Zemeckis (this isnt the last Zemeckis reference in this weeks Trailer Trash - youve been warned), and features an all star cast including Angelina Jolie, John Malkovitch, Anthony Hopkins, Crispin Glover, and others. This trailer for the game, however, stars a sword falling into a puddle over and over while some repetitive-looking ... » Read More

26 Sep 2007

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed info deluge

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Sept 26, 2007 Two lengthy Star Wars: The Force Unleashed developer diaries take us behind the scenes of LucasArts' latest game in set in the galaxy far, far away. The videos feature a wealth of commentary from those involved with the game, along with footage. A whole host of topics are covered by the diaries, including the game's conception, aims and goals, characters and George Lucas' involvement with the project. You can check them out below: Courtesy of ... » Read More

25 Sep 2007

Darth Vader's apprentice a bit too... nice?

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Sept 25, 2007 A new Star Wars: The Force Unleashed web documentary from the folks at LucasArts focuses on some of the game's central characters and, in particular, Darth Vader's secret pupil, known only as the Apprentice. We were absolutely pumped about taking charge of this mysterious new character and wreaking Sith-style misery on a massive scale across the galaxy, but after learning more about Vader's boy in training, we're a little less enthusiastic. He just seems like he's going to be a ... » Read More

13 Jul 2007

E3 07: Force Unleashed in new trailer

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Star Wars: Force Unleashed is a fantastic idea. Forget all the morality bumf, the good-or-bad dilemma. Let's just get busy with the Force Lightning, Force Choke and Force grab a humoungous Star Destroyer from the sky and smash it into the ground for fun. Like in this new trailer. While the beginning is clearly not gameplay, the actual in-game antics still stand up well. It's a bit like Jedi Knight - one of, if not the best Star Wars games ever made. If LucasArts can create a fluid, ... » Read More

8 Mar 2007

Star Wars: Force Unleashed delayed

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PS3 - Star Wars: Force Unleashed - Star Wars: Force Unleashed delayed

Lightsaber-loving Star Wars fan looking forward to the impressive physics-based Star Wars: Force Unleashed will have longer to wait than expected.

Despite being officially confirmed for a November 2007 release, the game's website now deems the game's availability as "TBD", with it now expected to arrive in 2008.
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28 Feb 2007

GTA IV to employ Star Wars tech?

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Signs are indicating that Grand Theft Auto IV will feature ground-breaking technology used in LucasArts' new Star Wars game, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Rockstar has partnered with NaturalMotion to use the latter company's euphoria engine in "upcoming next generation" ... » Read More

17 Feb 2007

The Force (will be) Unleashed in November

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PS3 - Star Wars: Force Unleashed - The Force (will be) Unleashed in November

Hot on the heels of yesterday's revelation about the new title, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, comes official confirmation of its existence. This morning, LucasArts launched the official Web site for the game and also announced its ship window--November 2007.
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15 Feb 2007

Force Unleashed website gives new details

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In the wake of details hitting on the new Star Wars game by developer LucasArts, The Force Unleashed, the company has set up an official website. Confirming a release for November 2007, the site features concept art, game details and an FAQ on the DMM (Digital Molecular Matter) and euphoria technology employed. Combined with Havoc physics, we're promised these "groundbreaking" technologies will "create true next-gen gameplay and the Force like it's never been seen or experienced before." PR ... » Read More

15 Feb 2007

Official Star Wars: The Force Unleashed website goes live

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PS3 - Star Wars: Force Unleashed - Official Star Wars: The Force Unleashed website goes live

LucasArts has launched the website for their newly announced Star Wars title, The Force Unleashed.
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12 Feb 2007

Next-gen Star Wars revealed for PS3 and 360

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The first details of LucasArts' PS3 and Xbox 360 Star Wars project have finally emerged, from the latest issue of Game Informer. It's called Star Wars: Force Unleashed and takes place between Episode III and Episode IV, when new Sith on the block Darth Vader is out to wipe the galaxy clean of runaway Jedi. As Vader's apprentice, you're on a secret mission to dive head-first into the forbidden Dark Side of the force, take out the emperor and rule the galaxy as master and apprentice. ... » Read More

12 Sep 2006

Star Wars warps into next-gen

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Tuesday 12 September 2006 The next generation of Star Wars games has been revealed by developer LucasArts in this incredible concept trailer and artwork. The footage gives us a glimpse of the sort of Force-powered action planned for the new Star Wars title, which will be released exclusively for next-gen consoles. Tap the movies tab above to see the eye-opening footage, or take a peek at the early artwork in the images gallery. Though this is pre-rendered footage rather than in-game action, ... » Read More

8 Aug 2006

Next-gen Star Wars video

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You must click the Movies tab above. You must bear witness to the most amazing video for any Star Wars game ever (and, yes, that includes the Lego Star Wars videos that combine Yoda's head with Leia's golden bikini-clad torso). Keep in mind that this video (leaked a week ago on YouTube and now released officially by LucasArts as the mother of all teasers) is what gaming industry-heads call "target video" and so is not actually of any in-game footage or a tech-demo as previously reported, but ... » Read More