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The Force Unleashed demo breaks XBLM download record
by Jason Dobson 
{ Sep 10th 2008 at 8:30PM }
Boasting further, LucasArts adds that together with the game's PSN demo, The Force Unleashed appetizer has been downloaded more than 2.3 million times worldwide. Most impressive, though we wonder how many people gave up their place in line camped out waiting for the game's September 16 release in order to actually try it out.
[Via press release]
Born for Wii: Rogue Squadron
by Wesley Fenlon { Aug 19th 2008 at 12:50PM }
Lock S-Foils in Attack Position. Not only is it a line any self-respecting nerd will recognize instantly, it's also the basis for many a successful video game from days gone by. It all started in 1993 with Lucasarts' X-Wing, which brought Star Wars to PC gamers in a big way. For the first time, they were really in the cockpit, fighting the Empire in glorious (by 1993 standards) 3D. However, it was the 1994 follow-up, TIE Fighter, that refined the flight-sim, Rebel-hunting gameplay to a buttery smooth degree of excellence. Well over a decade later, TIE Fighter still finds itself on many "Best of" lists. On the console side of things, however, it's an entirely different series that drew inspiration from the mighty X-Wing.Star Wars: Rogue Squadron on the Nintendo 64 took players outside the cockpit (at least, by default) of the beloved X-Wing, but still placed them in control of the craft, offering an experience that was more shooter and less sim than the successful PC games. However, it was the superior Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II, released in 2001 with the launch of the GameCube, that brought the spirit of the X-Wing to consoles. Developer Factor 5 and Lucasarts also collaborated on a third entry in the series, Rebel Strike, which lacked the "wow" factor Rogue Leader had in 2001, but did little to harm the good name of the trilogy. Now, nearly five years later, Factor 5 has been off doing other things, when they really should've been working on a new entry in a series that may just have been Born for Wii.
Gallery: Born for Wii: Rogue Squadron
Every week, Born for Wii digs into gaming's sordid past to unearth a new treasure fit for revival on the Nintendo Wii. Be sure to check out last week's entry in the series, Dark Sector, and for more great titles that deserve your attention, take a look at Virtually Overlooked.Star Wars Retrospective: Episode V marches off to war
by Griffin McElroy { Jun 22nd 2008 at 11:30AM }
It's been nearly two months since the last installment in GameTrailers' look back at the catalog of games based off of George Lucas' magnum opus. The series returns today with the crackle of blaster fire, the hum of a recently activated AT-AT, the whistle of an armed thermal detonator -- you see, all the games featured in this episode focus on those titles that let you relive the film's major battles. From RTS classics like Galactic Battlegrounds and Empire at War, to the best-selling Star Wars game of all time, Star Wars: Battlefront 2, we can't help but get misty-eyed recalling some of our great galactic campaigns. We just... we lost so many good men on Kashyyyk...
Joystiq hands-on: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed duel mode (Wii)
by Zack Stern { Apr 15th 2008 at 6:30AM }
Each player picks one of 27 characters -- including about 11 costume-variations on the single-player apprentice -- and the fights take place in nine Star Wars locations. The characters include a young Luke, Darth Maul, General Grievous, and others that don't related to The Force story. And their moves are all about the same as in the single-player game, so Luke uses the lightning strike alongside the "dark" characters.
The match locations impact the the fights, with players instantly losing a life if they fall into the sarlacc pit, Smash Bros.-style. Otherwise, Hoth, the Jedi temple, and other locations include objects to toss around at each other, giving each location subtle differences.
These setting, and deep attacks, counter-attacks, and blocks should add a lot of ways to play these match-ups. This variety makes me anticipate its September 16 release. Plus there's a whole other single-player story to beat.
Gallery: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii)
Wii Warm Up: Does being able to play as Vader sell you on The Force Unleashed?
by David Hinkle { Apr 8th 2008 at 9:00AM }
You all probably know that we're already sold on the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from LucasArts. Last night, it was revealed that the game will also feature an exclusive level where you control Darth Vader. This undoubtedly caused much excitement for some. Are you one of those people? Or could you care less about this game?
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed gets multiplatform exclusives
by Griffin McElroy { Apr 5th 2008 at 1:00PM }
As with any multiplatform release, fanboys will no doubt be arguing about why their respective system is most suitable for LucasArts' latest entry in their midichlorian-infused franchise: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. However, owners of last-gen systems, handhelds, and Wiis wont be left without their fair share of ammunition in the fracas, as this video shows the exclusive content these sometimes ill-respected systems will have access to. We're still a little apprehensive towards the DS control scheme, but everything else fills our wallets with fear -- we may have to buy a few copies of this gem.
Fanboyism aside, on which console will you be effortlessly chucking stormtroopers through the air come September 16?
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on PSP by Sept. 16
by Majed Athab { Apr 4th 2008 at 1:30PM }
The PSP version of Force Unleashed is not being developed by LucasArts but is under the care of Krome Studios. The portable version will also not be featuring the Digital Molecular Matter and Euphoria engines that make the PS3 version so life-like; however, it will include exclusive levels. Expect this title to ship out to Southeast Asia and Australia by Sept. 17, and Europe on Sept. 19.
The Force gets unleashed on September 16th
by David Hinkle { Apr 3rd 2008 at 1:30PM }
But, wait, there's more. While those of us in North America are getting the game on September 16th, it will arrive in Southeast Asia and Australia on September 17th and release in Europe on September 19th. Pretty sweet, eh? For once, you don't have to wait a ridiculously long time for something.
The Force Unleashed ... unleashed on September 16
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Apr 3rd 2008 at 11:15AM }
Developed internally for the Xbox 360 and PS3, The Force Unleashed has players becoming Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and, as the title vaguely alludes to, unleashing the force. Other "equally enthralling" versions of the game releasing on the same date include the Krome Studios-developed Wii, PS2 and PSP titles, as well as a DS game from n-Space. You'll be able to spot exclusive footage on SpikeTV this month, but rather than subjecting you to watching it for hours on end, we've posted a schedule of the game's appearances after the break.
Gallery: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Wii Fanboy Weekly: Mar. 27 - Apr. 2
by David Hinkle { Apr 2nd 2008 at 8:30PM }
Outside of LucasArts news, Wii Fanboy is giving away some Nyko peripherals. You like free stuff, right? We then only have one question for you: why aren't you reading Wii Fanboy more? Here's your chance to start.
Features:
- Wii Fanboy interviews Hudson's Mike Samachisa on Deca Sports
He discusses a sequel and why no Wi-Fi - Wii Fanboy Review: Obscure: The Aftermath
We tell you how it ended up. - Point/Counterpoint: The worth of Wii Play
Two ideas square off in our new feature - Virtually Overlooked: Dragon Power
We tell you why it should be on the Virtual Console - Another Week in Sales
Our weekly coverage of sales around the globe - VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 3/31/08
We try this week's Virtual Console games and show you what to expect
- Get your body into w_space
Wiimotes make music - Latest de blob videos show off multiplayer
Have you seen how awesome this game looks yet? - Introducing Wii racer Emergency Heroes from Ubisoft Barcelona
The first trailer for the game. - Friday Video: Smash Bros. goes XXX
Some people just have too much time on their hands
- No More MSRP
No More Heroes gets a price cut. Have you bought this yet? You should! - WiiWare now worthwhile: Hudson reveals Alien Crush sequel, more
Plus online-enabled multiplayer Tetris! - An incomplete list of the greatest co-op games of all time
We toss in some entries of our own
Details unleashed for Wii version of The Force Unleashed
by David Hinkle { Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:00PM }
For the chart containing the game's controls on Wii, click here or head past the break.
The Star Wars Retrospective: Episode II
by Griffin McElroy { Mar 30th 2008 at 12:00PM }
If you've got 23 minutes to kill and a hankering for some Star Wars video game adaptation history this Sunday morning, we highly suggest securely fastening your lookin' balls onto the second installment in GameTrailers' Star Wars Retrospective. After the first episode's focus on the primitive origins of the franchise, it's nice to see some games that we've actually played -- including JVC's punishing SNES adaptations of the original trilogy, a LEGO title, and the legendary Star Wars Trilogy Arcade from Sega. It's also nice to see a little more Lando -- considering the next episode's progression to the games based on the newer films, it'll probably be the last we see of him for a while.
The Star Wars Retrospective: Episode I
by Griffin McElroy { Mar 15th 2008 at 6:30PM }
As promised, the first of GameTrailers' ten-part series chronicling the history of Star Wars' numerous adaptations to the video game world premiered today. The games discussed in this particular episode are probably before most of our readers' (and our) times -- an era characterized by cutting-edge vector graphics and Speak-and-Spell quality vocal tracks. Still, it's interesting to see the origins of one of the most prolific video game franchises on Earth. Little light on the Lando for our tastes, however -- an oversight we hope they'll correct in Episode II.
Presenting Gametrailers' new series: Star Wars Retrospective
by Griffin McElroy { Mar 9th 2008 at 4:30PM }
If you were like us, you obsessively pored over every installment in Gametrailers' Final Fantasy Retrospective. Mixing one part nostalgia and one part detailed biography, it was one of our favorite (and one of GT's most viewed) online video series ever. You can understand our elation, then, when we heard they would be doing another retrospective on yet another major facet of geek culture -- the Star Wars Retrospective.
Based on the trailer above, we assume it will follow the same format as their first retrospective, chronologically detailing the history of all ninety-some video games that take place in the Star Wars universe -- from the good, to the bad, to the ... well, you know. The first chapter of the ten-part series drops this Saturday -- to help pass the time, why don't you tell us about your favorite midichlorian-infused LucasArts adventure?
Rumor: Further evidence of Star Wars: KOTOR MMO discovered
by Griffin McElroy { Mar 8th 2008 at 3:00PM }
The script details the online game as a "role-playing game set in the historical past of the Star Wars universe," where "Jedi and Sith battle across the galaxy." While those two phrases could apply to many chapters of the Star Wars mythos, the tipster who submitted the script was convinced it carried Bioware's trademark verbosity. We're confused -- how will we be expected to spend hours mindlessly grinding and spawn camping with all of that dialog getting in our way? Hopefully they'll fix that in beta.
[Via Massively]
