Star Wars: Force Unleashed....

[wofford29]

New footage has me very interested...
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29964.html

[KitFisto]

I really hope this game has multiplayer.

[IrishJedi]

Delayed AGAIN until Mid-Late Summer, by the way.

Freakin' Wii.

[KitFisto]

By summer Lucas will want to push it back to Dec....more profit to he had close to X-mas.

[wofford29]

As long as we finally get a great Star Wars game I can wait.

[Darth Caedus]

As long as we finally get a great Star Wars game I can wait.

I keep saying that about KOTOR 3, but I want it now. (Bioware is currently make a star wars game).....

[NightCreeper]

(Bioware is currently make a star wars game).....

Or so that is the rumor.

Bioware is confirmed to be working on Jade Empire II. While Obsidian is "supposed" to be working on KOTR3, they were the ones that made KOTOR2 because Bioware wanted to make another game. We'll see what happens.

[Blackhole]

I want this game so badly...

AND I want an apprentice figure too...that would be SCHWEET...

[Darth Loki]

By far my most anticipated game. I'd rather wait and have it be perfect just like Nintendo did with Twilight Princess.

[IrishJedi]

By far my most anticipated game. I'd rather wait and have it be perfect just like Nintendo did with Twilight Princess.

The annoying thing is that the continued delays are not because they are wanting more time to finish the game, but because they decided to have a co-release on the Wii (originally they weren't... then LucasArts decided to cash in) so the whole shebang is being held up for that. :tap

[My Lord]

This is the most anticipated game of '08 for me. It's like the Jedi Knight series but on roids. The graphics look incredible.

I also hope this game has a multiplayer feature. Can you imagine, and 8-12 players going at it with lightsabers and force powers.:drool

The only minors gripes I have is the character's underhanded light saber stance, and why do I always have to kill Stormies? They always get the short end side of the stick.:monkey2

[Agent0028]

This really does look awesome. I watched the other video about the characters on there too and that was pretty interesting. Solved my question of wondering how this effects continuity (I know its EU, but I usually count that in continuity as well) since there's this person with insane force powers. But now it makes more sense what's up with that.

[galactiboy]

So will the Wii version be dumbed down, or still feature all the kickassness of the trailer?

[darthviper107]

So will the Wii version be dumbed down, or still feature all the kickassness of the trailer?

It's being done by another company because it can't handle the new stuff like the PS3 and Xbox 360 can. It won't be having the lightsaber controls like we'd hope for. But it will have an exclusive fighting option where you can fight with various Star Wars characters (not just from the game). And from what I've heard it's got good graphics.

Which also means that the announcement of the Wii version didn't delay the release since they could easily release the Wii version after the others. I think they delayed becuse they actually needed the time. Which is good. I know some people are concerned that the focus on the new technology of the game may mean that the story will suck or the game will be too short. But they've been working on this since like 2005 so they've had plenty of time to make a good game that's of appropriate length and has a good story. Although I'm not too sure about multiplayer, the fact that they haven't gone into details about it makes me think it's not that great.

[automaton]

game looks great but the story... ugh. secret apprentice? i am looking forward to seeing how they explain Palpatine's unawareness.

[Mooncat]

Is it purely going to be console based ?

[Darth Caedus]

game looks great but the story... ugh. secret apprentice? i am looking forward to seeing how they explain Palpatine's unawareness.

Vader took plenty of apprentices and so did Sidious. I don't understand why it has to be "secret"; they already had them

[DarkArtist81]

I'm looking forward to it. Looks fantastic, and with help from ILM and Lucas... should be even better. :rock

[darthviper107]

game looks great but the story... ugh. secret apprentice? i am looking forward to seeing how they explain Palpatine's unawareness.

They were always looking for ways to get rid of each other. Because of Vader's injuries he wasn't as powerful as Sidious had wanted. Vader felt that he should be in control of the galaxy so they both had their own secret apprentices.

[automaton]

yeah, i know... but Palpatine surely has his finger on the pulse of the dark side... he has a connection with Vader so that tight i can't imagine him not tapping in (let alone another dark side force user not showing up on his Sith Lord radar).

[darthviper107]

yeah, i know... but Palpatine surely has his finger on the pulse of the dark side... he has a connection with Vader so that tight i can't imagine him not tapping in (let alone another dark side force user not showing up on his Sith Lord radar).

Part of the teachings of the Jedi and Sith is a mental block against other Force users, if Vader had something he didn't want Sidious to know then he could easily hide it.

[automaton]

i don't buy it... Palpatine would absolutely feel another force user! he is a Sith Master! my bet is that unkown to Vader, Palps is fully aware and watching...

[McHavyck]

Sam Witwer (http://imdb.com/name/nm1022429/) is doing the voice work as the Apprentice. Looks like may have also been the character model.

If he looks familiar he's been on Battlestar Galactica :rock and in Stephen King's The Mist.

[darthviper107]

Sam Witwer (http://imdb.com/name/nm1022429/) is doing the voice work as the Apprentice. Looks like may have also been the character model.

If he looks familiar he's been on Battlestar Galactica :rock and in Stephen King's The Mist.

Yeah, they used professional actors for the parts and used them for motion capture and facial capture. Really cool. I can't wait to see how this'll end up looking.

[Vader AL]

i don't buy it... Palpatine would absolutely feel another force user! he is a Sith Master! my bet is that unkown to Vader, Palps is fully aware and watching...

i agree, it's what the dark side is all about....learn until you are strong enough to overthrow the Master so Palps would know/suspect and probably love it!

[Darth Madden]

i agree, it's what the dark side is all about....learn until you are strong enough to overthrow the Master so Palps would know/suspect and probably love it!

He probably would. He predicted Luke was going to kill him and didn't seem to mind.

[Agent0028]

He could also be intending to let Vader do the leg work of training and then plan to steal his apprentice. I just wonder why he's attacking stormtroopers, TIE fighters, and crashing Star Destroyers if he's Vader's apprentice...

[IrishJedi]

Atom Hues just sent me the following link to a new BTS video on the game (with new gameplay footage).

Prepare to clean yourselves up:

http://www.n4g.com/News-103966.aspx

:rock :rock :rock :rock

[Darth Caedus]

He could also be intending to let Vader do the leg work of training and then plan to steal his apprentice. I just wonder why he's attacking stormtroopers, TIE fighters, and crashing Star Destroyers if he's Vader's apprentice...

The only thing I can think of is that Vader is secretly training his apprentice to overthrow the emperor. he would probably need help in doing that, seeing as though he was a cyborg and didn't have as much force power as he once did

[Natrix]

Atom Hues just sent me the following link to a new BTS video on the game (with new gameplay footage).

Prepare to clean yourselves up:

http://www.n4g.com/News-103966.aspx

:rock :rock :rock :rock

That is the same footage that was in the first post of the thread.

Did I miss something??

[IrishJedi]

That is the same footage that was in the first post of the thread.

Did I miss something??

No. I'm just a non-attentive retard. :lol

[Darth_Maul]

it rocks!!!!but we will ever see a game with the ``good years``which Vader had???i don`t think that he was always too slow...like in the duel with Obi into the death star...:monkey2

[Kabukiman]

A question for the mult-console owners in the house:

PS3/360 version for fancy graphics and nifty physics?

or

Wii for sweet immersive controls.

or

Both?

[IrishJedi]

This game was designed for the 360 and PS3 from the very beginning, so go with one of those. And since it's a multi-console release, I'd vote for the 360 version.

[darthviper107]

A question for the mult-console owners in the house:

PS3/360 version for fancy graphics and nifty physics?

or

Wii for sweet immersive controls.

or

Both?

Well, I don't really expect much innovation with the Wii controls. It's done by another company so it's not just a crappy version of the PS3/360 version. But hopefully it's not bad like the Wii/PS2/PC version of Pirates of the Caribbean was.

[Rogue Trooper]

The planets look great Bespin, Felucia and wookie planet all look really good. This game might tempt me into buying game console probablie the 360 but then i'd have to buy a tv.

[drunk_leprechaun]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-20080.jpg

id like a 1/6 scale figure with taht character whoever he is:D

love the costume

[bagelsncheesey]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-20080.jpg

id like a 1/6 scale figure with taht character whoever he is:D

love the costume

I believe that's the apprentice.

[SOLIDSNAKE]

yeaa I saw the trailer and all I got to say is WOW !

just amazing !!

I will be getting this FOR SURE !

[McHavyck]

There is a write-up in the newest OXM and it does list that it has multiplayer.

Doesn't say if it's co-op or truel MP, but that would kick much ass if we could run around lopping each others limbs off with lightsabers.
:rock :rock :rock

[IronFingaz]

There is a write-up in the newest OXM and it does list that it has multiplayer.

Doesn't say if it's co-op or truel MP, but that would kick much ass if we could run around lopping each others limbs off with lightsabers.
:rock :rock :rock

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[darthviper107]

I think they were going for a Teen rating so if that is the case then they can't have blood or severed limbs.

[tomandshell]

Is it still coming out in 2008? It seems like they just keep delaying it. From 2007 to early 2008 to Spring 2008 to Summer 2008. I will be happy to get it by Christmas.

[Fritz]

...Doesn't say if it's co-op or truel MP, but that would kick much ass if we could run around lopping each others limbs off with lightsabers.
:rock :rock :rock

Yes that would be cool, I'm in. :rock

Although with this group I don't think it's lopping limbs off with lightsabers but more like "Dude, I'm so going to shove my lightsaber up your ass!". :lol :moon :lightsabe

[darthviper107]

Is it still coming out in 2008? It seems like they just keep delaying it. From 2007 to early 2008 to Spring 2008 to Summer 2008. I will be happy to get it by Christmas.

Well, it was originally like last christmas, now it's summer, but if they delay it until Christmas or next year it would make problems. They've already started to release merchandise for it so if they delay the game that'll cause issues with the companies making toys and whatever, so really they can't risk delaying it again.

[tomandshell]

It's funny--if you go to the site now and watch the trailer, at the end of the video it says "Spring 2008" and right under the video screen it says "Summer 2008." They can't keep up with their delays, lol.

[The ill Jedi]

This is gonna F.@#kin' ROCK, I've been saying it since day 1. :rock

[Krayt Dragon]

If the delays help fine i don't want an unpolished SW game.

[Darth Caedus]

Honestly, I would want KOTOR III SOOOOOOOOO much more than this game; I'm kinda of sick of the clone wars/clone wars aftermath. Lucas is shoving it down out throats.

That being said, I do want another kick ass Star Wars game, so I'm looking forward to it.

[McHavyck]

I think they were going for a Teen rating so if that is the case then they can't have blood or severed limbs.

We can always hope for a cheat or unlockable!
:maul:lightsabe

[Darth Loki]

Quite possibly my #1 most anticipated game of all time. Right up there with Twilight Princess.

[darthviper107]

We can always hope for a cheat or unlockable!
:maul:lightsabe

Well, as a console game a cheat for dismemberment would have to be counted into the rating also, so that would be out of the question. With Jedi Academy (which was rated Teen also) the programing was there but you had to edit the game files to make it work.

[KitFisto]

Quite possibly my #1 most anticipated game of all time. Right up there with Twilight Princess.

If this has multiplayer I will SO saber your head off!

[Darth Loki]

If this has multiplayer I will SO saber your head off!

Hmmmm? I'm trying to remember what character went down like a little ***** in the Emperor's office............................................ .......

[KitFisto]

Hmmmm? I'm trying to remember what character went down like a little ***** in the Emperor's office............................................ .......

Your mom...she "goes down" in anyones office. :lol

[Agent0028]

:lol Kinda set yourself up for that one Loki.

So, the TPB of the comic is coming out on Tuesday, is anyone thinking of reading it before playing the game? or is anyone going to read it at all?

[Darth Caedus]

:lol Kinda set yourself up for that one Loki.

So, the TPB of the comic is coming out on Tuesday, is anyone thinking of reading it before playing the game? or is anyone going to read it at all?

I'm goign to get the comic and the novelization and the game. So I'll be in star wars heaven come summer. PLUS, the 9-book legacy book series also ends in the summer, so I'll get all star warsed out.

[Agent0028]

...I'll get all star warsed out...

Impossible.

[The Josh]

This game based on what we've seen could rival GOW for coolest 360 game out there. I've got the Novel on order that goes with this just to see what might be different.

Also I look forward to seeeing what they do with the Indy game since its been delayed so long.

[Agent0028]

They're making an Indiana Jones game? Based on the movie or an original story line? That's exciting news too. This is going to be an awesome summer, great movies, game(s?), and books, and I'll be getting my Masters degree. :woo

[The Josh]

They're making an Indiana Jones game? Based on the movie or an original story line? That's exciting news too. This is going to be an awesome summer, great movies, game(s?), and books, and I'll be getting my Masters degree. :woo

Original Story line I do believe.

[Darth Caedus]

Impossible.

I misspoke, this is not a bad thing. I have no problem getting all star warsed out. i revel in it.

[IrishJedi]

Original Story line I do believe.

Yes. Takes place closer to the time of the original films in San Francisco and elsewhere.

The INDY game will also utilize the new Euphoria bio-mechanical physics engine. In fact, LucasArts worked that into the INDY game before they enfused Force Unleashed with it. I remember the announcement trailer at E3 a couple of years back. They actually showed footage of the INDY game but all that was ready from Force Unleashed at that time was some design art.

The INDY game has been done for a while. They postponed release for over a year to coincide with the release of the movie. Bastards.

[The Josh]

Well, I will be picking it up no questions asked.

[McHavyck]

New article in Vanity Fair...yeah, since when does VF do gaming stories, right?!
Guess that tells you how mainstream gaming is becoming...

Anyhow, check this out...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/lucas200803

New images...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/lucas_slideshow200803

And the video...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/video/2008/starwars_video200803

[KitFisto]

New article in Vanity Fair...yeah, since when does VF do gaming stories, right?!
Guess that tells you how mainstream gaming is becoming...

Anyhow, check this out...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/lucas200803

New images...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/lucas_slideshow200803

And the video...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/video/2008/starwars_video200803




Yep, you gotta kill Shaak Ti...:monkey2

[mfoga]

New article in Vanity Fair...yeah, since when does VF do gaming stories, right?!
Guess that tells you how mainstream gaming is becoming...

Anyhow, check this out...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/lucas200803

New images...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/lucas_slideshow200803

And the video...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/video/2008/starwars_video200803



I want to know why you go to Vanity Fair to find this?:D

[IrishJedi]

Yep, you gotta kill Shaak Ti...:monkey2

A half-nekkid Shaak Ti at that, apparently.

[Darth Waller]

I love the way the main character holds his lightsaber. Hopefully we see some cool custom 1/6 figures of him soon.

http://www.vanityfair.com/images/culture/2008/03/cusl01_lucas0803.jpg

[Darth Caedus]

Yep, you gotta kill Shaak Ti...:monkey2

:rock:rock:rock:rock Yea, I always hated her. J/K, that's interesting, wondering if they will put her "death" in the game as official canon, NM, just found this

Great Jedi Purge

Shaak Ti during the Great Jedi Purge dueling the Secret Apprentice.Shaak Ti was selected to safeguard the Jedi Temple while Mace Windu took a group of Jedi Masters to arrest the Supreme Chancellor. Although she possessed considerable fighting prowess, Shaak Ti was chosen to stay at the Jedi Temple to organize the Jedi Temple's defenses. Moments before the Great Jedi Purge, Ti encountered Anakin Skywalker, whom she believed was on his way to the Chancellor's office to help Mace Windu, Kit Fisto, Agen Kolar, and Saesee Tiin in the arrest. She tried to stop him from leaving, but the young Knight was persistent, saying he was the Chosen One, and it was his duty to be present.

As the Jedi Temple's commander and defender[1], Shaak Ti was present during the fall of the Jedi Temple, during which Darth Vader himself set out to kill the Jedi Master. Shaak Ti as the Temple's finest swordsmaster was still no match for Anakin and the stormtroopers of the 501st legion [7]. She managed to avoid Vader and the 501st, and went into self-imposed exile on Felucia, where fellow Jedi Aayla Secura was shot down. Some time later she met Jedi Maris Brood, who was bent on revenge against Vader. Shaak Ti convinced her to go into hiding on the planet Felucia, where she was training the Force sensitive natives for an eventual conflict with Vader and his secret apprentice.

She, Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Yoda were the last 4 known surviving members of the Jedi Council.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/thumb/4/4b/Shaak_v._SA.jpg/250px-Shaak_v._SA.jpg

[McHavyck]

I want to know why you go to Vanity Fair to find this?:D

That secret, my friend, will be taken to my grave.
:rip
:D:lol:D

[automaton]

very cool stuff!

[Darth Loki]

:rock:rock:rock:rock Yea, I always hated her. J/K, that's interesting, wondering if they will put her "death" in the game as official canon, NM, just found this

I will ****ing destroy you if you get on Gears tonight :emperor

[Darth Caedus]

I will ****ing destroy you if you get on Gears tonight :emperor

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol You will try. I'm just assuming she dies, I mean honestly, if she's in the game and you fight her, can she really live?

[Darth Loki]

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol You will try. I'm just assuming she dies, I mean honestly, if she's in the game and you fight her, can she really live?

Of course she dies. I heard that she is the first boss in the game. Another thing that pisses me off because she'll probably be all weak and ****.

At least she'll get some major exposure and hopefully SS will finally get around to making my 12", PF, and 1:1 bust of her :monkey5

[Darth Caedus]

Of course she dies. I heard that she is the first boss in the game. Another thing that pisses me off because she'll probably be all weak and ****.

At least she'll get some major exposure and hopefully SS will finally get around to making my 12", PF, and 1:1 bust of her :monkey5

You forgot the life-size humping pillow

[Blackhole]

You forgot the life-size humping pillow

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[nash]

I love the way the main character holds his lightsaber. Hopefully we see some cool custom 1/6 figures of him soon.

http://www.vanityfair.com/images/culture/2008/03/cusl01_lucas0803.jpg


so you wont be able to create the look of your character?

[McHavyck]

so you wont be able to create the look of your character?

I don't think so.
I think they used the face of the actor that did the VO work (Sam Witwer (http://imdb.com/name/nm1022429/)).

But if they do have MP, who knows...maybe you'll be able to make your own Jedi.

Fingers crossed.

[DarkArtist81]

Would be cool to have Multiplayer, with customizable Jedi.... :drool

[Agent0028]

Yeah a customizable multiplayer jedi would be awesome.

[Darth Caedus]

Would be cool to have Multiplayer, with customizable Jedi.... :drool

Didn't they do that with Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast? I remember playing it on my PC and having massive 32 person jedi battles with all sorts of powerful lightsabers and force powers.

[EVILFACE]

Yea, it was the Jedi Academy. Was fun to force choke people and throw them off ledges :lol

[Darth Caedus]

Yea, it was the Jedi Academy. Was fun to force choke people and throw them off ledges :lol

:rock:rock:rock Hell yea, I remember doing that, GREAT stuff

[BadMoon]

Didn't they do that with Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast? I remember playing it on my PC and having massive 32 person jedi battles with all sorts of powerful lightsabers and force powers.

One of the best games ever. The lightsaber duels were the best! :rock

[AmanaMatt]

This game has me real pumped....it had been a long, long time since I wanted to get a Star Wars game.....it'll be worth the wait

[darthviper107]

One of the best games ever. The lightsaber duels were the best! :rock

Until all of the cheating. I began to suck, because with mods people would start to choke you and then run up to you and do a jump kick (part of the mod) and kill you really quickly. Although it was really fun to have the grapple system where you could swing around on the maps. I miss the moding days of those games. Which is why I wish Force Unleashed was coming to PC, we need a new Star Wars game to fool with. Maybe we'll get a good game from Bioware for PC.

Supposedly Lucasarts is working on an MMO to coincide with the release of the live action show next year, and then Bioware is working on a different project with Lucasarts which may or may not be Star Wars. I really want to see the Mass Effect engine running on a PC...

[nash]

Yeah a customizable multiplayer jedi would be awesome.


has there been any word of sorts on if they will even add an online multiplayer option? i hope so as well.

[Darth Loki]

has there been any word of sorts on if they will even add an online multiplayer option? i hope so as well.

Rumors, but nothing official that I know of. A great online MP could send this game over the top to my #1 game of all time.

[Darth Caedus]

All I know is, I honestly wish Force Unleashed was KOTOR III. I'm sure the FU will be a great game, but I want to play KOTOR III more. Rumor has it that Bioware is working on a Star Wars License and that it is either KOTOR III or a MMO Star Wars Game

[Krayt Dragon]

They need to make a masters of tera kasi pt2 next gen and have it online!!!

[IrishJedi]

I'm officially pissed at this game (or, the game developers anyway) now:

LucasArts is working on another Indiana Jones game, which has only just gone into production apparently (this one is not to be confused with LEGO Indiana Jones). A source at LucasArts unofficially revealed during the GDC that the game was in pre-production for roughly two years and eventually got sidetracked due to the development of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

Similarly to Force Unleashed, this new Indiana Jones game relies on NaturalMotion's "euphoria" technology (you've seen how it works in recent trailers for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed).

No additional information has been given at this time. The game has a TBA release date.


:tap

Freakin' myopic LucasArts/Lucasfilm. :banghead The INDY game was actually announced and in production before Force Unleashed. This May will be THREE YEARS since the game was first announced! :google

Of course, the irony is that everything has been delayed (including "Force Unleased" itself) so that Force Unleashed can be this huge multi-license event for Lucasfilm but LucasArts has piddled around so long that the release of all the tie-ins is completely dicked up (the toys are actually hitting store shelves already). And now that the game is coming out this Summer (instead of last year when it was supposed to) it's now going to end up being completely overshadowed by the new "Clone Wars", which will have a theatrical release and tons more product tie-ins going for it.

At least Force Unleashed still promises to be a kick-ass game. If it's not, heads should roll. :emperor

[NightCreeper]

I'm officially pissed at this game (or, the game developers anyway) now:



:tap

Freakin' myopic LucasArts/Lucasfilm. :banghead The INDY game was actually announced and in production before Force Unleashed. This May will be THREE YEARS since the game was first announced! :google

Of course, the irony is that everything has been delayed (including "Force Unleased" itself) so that Force Unleashed can be this huge multi-license event for Lucasfilm but LucasArts has piddled around so long that the release of all the tie-ins is completely dicked up (the toys are actually hitting store shelves already). And now that the game is coming out this Summer (instead of last year when it was supposed to) it's now going to end up being completely overshadowed by the new "Clone Wars", which will have a theatrical release and tons more product tie-ins going for it.

At least Force Unleashed still promises to be a kick-ass game. If it's not, heads should roll. :emperor

Here are some screenshots from E3 (when it was still E3) 2 years ago.

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/705/705488/indiana-jones-working-title-20060506090522834_640w.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/705/705488/indiana-jones-working-title-20060506090524146_640w.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/705/705488/indiana-jones-working-title-20060506090517006_640w.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/705/705488/indiana-jones-working-title-20060506090510772_640w.jpg

Who knows if the game will look like this now though...

[IrishJedi]

Probably not. They'll probably just whip out a quick (and BAD) "Kingdom of The Crystal Skull" game now. :rolleyes:

[darthviper107]

I'm officially pissed at this game (or, the game developers anyway) now:



:tap

Freakin' myopic LucasArts/Lucasfilm. :banghead The INDY game was actually announced and in production before Force Unleashed. This May will be THREE YEARS since the game was first announced! :google

Of course, the irony is that everything has been delayed (including "Force Unleased" itself) so that Force Unleashed can be this huge multi-license event for Lucasfilm but LucasArts has piddled around so long that the release of all the tie-ins is completely dicked up (the toys are actually hitting store shelves already). And now that the game is coming out this Summer (instead of last year when it was supposed to) it's now going to end up being completely overshadowed by the new "Clone Wars", which will have a theatrical release and tons more product tie-ins going for it.

At least Force Unleashed still promises to be a kick-ass game. If it's not, heads should roll. :emperor

I think they started both games around the same time, they were making up the concepts pretty soon after ROTS, it just seems that they delayed work on the Indy game so they could focus on Force Unleashed.

[darthviper107]

Some news---Looks like Force Unleashed is being delayed at least until June if not August. This is because of PS3 development difficulties that make things hard to transfer the Xbox version over.

[Agent0028]

I think the comic is already out too, unless they pushed it back. And if its gonna be August before the Force Unleashed comes out I think the novel will be out by then too. Hell after I read those two maybe I won't need the bloody game.

[NightCreeper]

Some news---Looks like Force Unleashed is being delayed at least until June if not August. This is because of PS3 development difficulties that make things hard to transfer the Xbox version over.

It is August, in a recent progress report from GDC 08 at IGN, they said "There's certainly still a lot of tuning to be done to smooth things out a bit more, but there's no doubt that Star Wars fanatics will have an entirely new immersive storyline to wrap themselves up in once August rolls around."

Which is good, gives me time to play Vegas, Condemned and GTA IV :D.

[IrishJedi]

August 15th is also when the new "Clone Wars" animated film is released theatrically. Indeed, if it comes out in August the game won't have as much direct attention from SW fans, because they'll be mostly focused on "Clone Wars" and all its products.

And the Indy game was indeed started before. It was announced in 2005 and there was game footage at E3 2006 when Force Unleashed had only concept art ready to show. Problem is, that's probably the only part of the Indy game they ever actually worked on. :rolleyes:

[chuck20]

GRahh! I need that awesome new Indy game we havent had a truly great indy game since....well since.....




never actually come to think of it...:monkey1

[Darth Caedus]

August 15th is also when the new "Clone Wars" animated film is released theatrically. Indeed, if it comes out in August the game won't have as much direct attention from SW fans, because they'll be mostly focused on "Clone Wars" and all its products.

And the Indy game was indeed started before. It was announced in 2005 and there was game footage at E3 2006 when Force Unleashed had only concept art ready to show. Problem is, that's probably the only part of the Indy game they ever actually worked on. :rolleyes:

At Celebration IV, they showed the physics actions of the game, much like the game footage we've seen from the Force Unleashed. It has indy throwing bad guys into walls, trash cans, off cars, into poles, etc. It was pretty good.

[IrishJedi]

At Celebration IV, they showed the physics actions of the game, much like the game footage we've seen from the Force Unleashed. It has indy throwing bad guys into walls, trash cans, off cars, into poles, etc. It was pretty good.

I know. But that's the same exact footage they showed a full year earlier at E3 2006.

[lerath666]

Yeah a customizable multiplayer jedi would be awesome.

Could be wrong, but Much like KOTOR, I really do not see this game having ANY multiplayer. Unless last minite they turn it into a FPS, and that, IMHO would be a terrible waste.

[McHavyck]

Could be wrong, but Much like KOTOR, I really do not see this game having ANY multiplayer. Unless last minite they turn it into a FPS, and that, IMHO would be a terrible waste.

You can still have multiplayer and not have it be a FPS. Gears is third person and is crazy fun (most of the time).

I agree I don't want them to shoe-horn something in (just for the sake of it being there), but if they went into it from the start planning for MP, it could be amazing!

[darthviper107]

I just hope the fighting isn't as bad as it was in the ROTS game, that was ridiculous.

[lerath666]

while gears Is not a TRaditional FPS, it still plays like one, only with an over the shoulder camera angle, as opposed to a first person camera. Fundmentaly, it's still a shooter, and shooters, Lend themsevles well to Multiplayer.
I just don;t see multiplayer working in a game like this. i could be wrong, but we will see won't we? :D

[Vader AL]

Jedi Academy had multiplayer. it was pretty cool, not bad at all. it's just tough to get lightsaber battles to feel right.

[lerath666]

Jedi Academy had multiplayer. it was pretty cool, not bad at all. it's just tough to get lightsaber battles to feel right.
Again, at it's core jedi academy was built on the jedi oputcast engine, which was, yet again, a FPS at it's heart. And like i said, moving through a field as a cylinder, pointing lines at other cylinders( which, as far as the game engine is concerned, under all the prety graphics is what a FPS is . YAY Game design classes :D ) is better suited to multiplayer than adventure games :)

[KitFisto]

Again, at it's core jedi academy was built on the jedi oputcast engine, which was, yet again, a FPS at it's heart. And like i said, moving through a field as a cylinder, pointing lines at other cylinders( which, as far as the game engine is concerned, under all the prety graphics is what a FPS is . YAY Game design classes :D ) is better suited to multiplayer than adventure games :)

Not relly. An adventure game can be turned into a FPS online w/o a problem. You're controlling a character and running around maps just like in the game only you'rer going up against other people doing the same thing instead of bots. Third person view will work fine. I don't see how this game having online would be any sort of problem.

[lerath666]

it all comes down to the complexity of the controll mechanic. FPS works for multiplayer as well as it does due to the simplicity of the interface. Considering how complecated the force powers look, i really just don't see it handling multiple people using those complex powers at the same time. that's alot of peocessing power.
Also, i would think that if the game had multiplayer, Lucasarts would be showcasing it by now.

[darthviper107]

I still say that since we haven't heard or seen anything about how the multiplayer is that most likely it isn't that great since that would be a big selling point. But I really hope that the combat turns out well, with Euphoria it should have really good lightsaber fights.

[lerath666]

fun video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iCdN2FGOaQ&NR=1

[Darth Caedus]

fun video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iCdN2FGOaQ&NR=1

Yea, they showed that stuff at Celebration IV and it looks absolutely amazing

[tomandshell]

Sounds like it's been bumped to August now.

"This is a direct result of problems and delays during the development of The Force Unleashed caused by trying to port the 360 version to the PS3. The game is now, thankfully, on track, despite these delays."

[IronFingaz]

I have no idea when this game is coming out. Every site i'v checked says something different.

[tomandshell]

I have no idea when this game is coming out. Every site i'v checked says something different.

Assume that the latest date you've heard is the correct one. It was due in 2007, then bumped to winter '08, then spring, then bumped to June, then bumped to August.

[The Josh]

Yeah, there is no firm date it appears. August does seem to be the month though and I say that because a couple of books I have coming (Novel and Art of) have been pushed back till August according to Amazon.

[tomandshell]

That sounds right--I'm sure that they are going to work to time the cross promotion as well as they can.

[IronFingaz]

August is cool with me. A little birthday present for myself:D

[tomandshell]

It will arrive just in time for my 10th wedding anniversary!!

Now I will have something to do to celebrate.

(Just kidding...)

[Darth Loki]

It will arrive just in time for my 10th wedding anniversary!!

Now I will have something to do to celebrate.

(Just kidding...)

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

It's obvious Tom's wife isn't a board member :D

[darthviper107]

It'll also be in time for the Clone Wars movie.

It's really sad though--GTAIV will be out before it as the first game with Euphoria and they licensed the tech after Lucasarts (Lucasarts doesn't own Euphoria, they helped the company NaturalMotion take their Endorphin program and make the technology work in a video game). They do own Digital Molecular Matter though, that was developed in conjunction with ILM.

I also heard that the President of Lucasarts who was recently fired was fired because he was delaying release so that it would be as good as it could be (apparently their game engine is terrible for development). So he left because of pressure to finish on time rather than have a quality game. Although that could mean that the Indy game won't be as good with new management who just want to get it out on time.

[Agent0028]

It will arrive just in time for my 10th wedding anniversary!!

Now I will have something to do to celebrate.

(Just kidding...)

:mwaha

Sounds like it's been bumped to August now.

:censored

[lerath666]

It'll also be in time for the Clone Wars movie.

It's really sad though--GTAIV will be out before it as the first game with Euphoria and they licensed the tech after Lucasarts (Lucasarts doesn't own Euphoria, they helped the company NaturalMotion take their Endorphin program and make the technology work in a video game). They do own Digital Molecular Matter though, that was developed in conjunction with ILM.

I also heard that the President of Lucasarts who was recently fired was fired because he was delaying release so that it would be as good as it could be (apparently their game engine is terrible for development). So he left because of pressure to finish on time rather than have a quality game. Although that could mean that the Indy game won't be as good with new management who just want to get it out on time.


and that is how a good game company becomes a pooper like EA

[AmanaMatt]

I am surprised Lucasarts has any deadlines for this - release it when its done and ready.

[Amir]

fun video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iCdN2FGOaQ&NR=1


Thanks for posting that, gaming has come along way, this might be the game to make me make time for gaming again in my schedule. The real world physics will be a major fun factor for me.

[NightCreeper]

New official release date released today by LucasArts:

Sept. 16, 2008

[Blackhole]

GRRRRR...THAT MAKE BLACKHOLE VERY MAD!!! WHY GAME SO LONG TO COME OUT???!!! RRRRAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

http://www.superpouvoir.com/Team/Fred/Red_Hulk_Chili_Peper.PNG

[IrishJedi]

Good lord did they pittlefart around with this one. Anything less than perfect (or damn close) makes the delay (now over a year) absolutely inexcusable.

[Darth Caedus]

God Frakking Damnit !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew this was going to happen and I'm still pissed off about it.

[Agent0028]

We need an emoticon of steam coming out of a red faced smiley's ears.

[IrishJedi]

It's all Jim Ward's fault, I'm sure. Mr. Everything Has To Be A Mass Marketing Tie-In becoming President of LucasArts is coming home to roost now.

[Migwit]

September 16th is my birthday!!!! Woo HOO!! What a great birthday present for me! Or rather, for my husband, since he'll be the one playing this game, but I get to watch! :joy

[darthviper107]

It's all Jim Ward's fault, I'm sure. Mr. Everything Has To Be A Mass Marketing Tie-In becoming President of LucasArts is coming home to roost now.

I heard he was actually trying very hard to make it a good game. Apparently the game engine they are using is very difficult to work with and so he was delaying the game to try and get it to be good but they wanted the game released more on time which is why he left. I just hope that doesn't mean something bad for the Indiana Jones game.

[KitFisto]

They still have not announced if this game will have multi-player yet have they?

[Darth Caedus]

They still have not announced if this game will have multi-player yet have they?


God I hope so, if the Multi is anything like Jedi Knight II, I'll be good.

[darthviper107]

They still have not announced if this game will have multi-player yet have they?

They said it's going to but they haven't gone into any details. The Wii version will have some kind of duel thing with like 20 different Star Wars characters, but I'm guessing the PS3 and Xbox version will have some kind of online thing.


Maybe they'll talk about the multiplayer in one of the videos that they're going to be playing on Spike during the Star Wars showings on TV.

[darthviper107]

Checking out the new webdoc on starwars.com----

Looks like each version will be unique, like the Wii version isn't the same as the PS2 version. The PS2 version has a specific physics system for itself and some kind of Jedi trials thing, the Wii has the motion controls plus the Duel feature. PSP gets the Historical Missions feature--where there's like 5 different parts you can play from the movies. <--good graphics too. DS gets the typical DS stuff, plus some Multiplayer features.

[Blackhole]

We need an emoticon of steam coming out of a red faced smiley's ears.

I think my earlier picture pretty much covers it...you can't get angrier than that...

[tomandshell]

Now it won't be here in time for my anniversary. I will have to do something else that day...

[Blackhole]

Now it won't be here in time for my anniversary. I will have to do something else that day...

:naughty:naughty:naughty

[darthviper107]

New Details:

http://store.lucasarts.com/catalog/category.xml?category_id=342

Pricing will be less than normal.

Xbox 360/PS3 is $47.99
Wii is $38.99
PS2/PSP is $31.99
DS is $27.99


Very nice, and if you order it from the Lucasarts store you get a comic and it'll be delivered on the day it's released.

[tomandshell]

I can live with that pricing! It's $60 at Amazon.

[Agent0028]

I think my earlier picture pretty much covers it...you can't get angrier than that...

Eh, I don't really like Hulk.

[Darth Madden]

Looks like each version will be unique, like the Wii version isn't the same as the PS2 version. The PS2 version has a specific physics system for itself and some kind of Jedi trials thing, the Wii has the motion controls plus the Duel feature. PSP gets the Historical Missions feature--where there's like 5 different parts you can play from the movies. <--good graphics too. DS gets the typical DS stuff, plus some Multiplayer features.

I'm not sure if I really like games that do that. Just seems like a scam to make people buy multiple versions.. oh well. I'll be happy with my PS2 version.

[darthviper107]

I'm not sure if I really like games that do that. Just seems like a scam to make people buy multiple versions.. oh well. I'll be happy with my PS2 version.

Yeah, it's kind of disappointing when you buy one version and you're missing out on the features in the other versions. But it's also nice to know that if you buy the Wii version you aren't just buying the PS2 version with Wii controls added.

[IrishJedi]

The "real" version of the game with be the next-gen one on Xbox 360 & PS3, since it will feature the complete physics system that the game was designed around in the first place.

[Darth Madden]

The "real" version of the game with be the next-gen one on Xbox 360 & PS3, since it will feature the complete physics system that the game was designed around in the first place.

Yeah rub it in for us poor folk who don't have one of those yet. :) But of course by the time its realeased I may.

[Agent0028]

I plan to buy a PS3 when it is released since I think that will be the best version. I guess in that way its better for Madden and I when it gets pushed back. But it sure is annoying!

[IrishJedi]

If there is a best version it will be the 360 one, since the game was developed using the 360 SDK well before they started work on the PS3 version. :lecture

[Agent0028]

I've been debating between the two, heavily leaning towards PS3, but that does put a possible notch on 360's side..

[stshammgod]

I hope it's just more than "use force push to break stuff". That seems to be the only selling gimick for this one. I hate to sound skeptical, but it just seems like it's a physics based game for using the Force to throw stuff.

[Roc74]

New Details:

http://store.lucasarts.com/catalog/category.xml?category_id=342

Pricing will be less than normal.

Xbox 360/PS3 is $47.99
Wii is $38.99
PS2/PSP is $31.99
DS is $27.99


Very nice, and if you order it from the Lucasarts store you get a comic and it'll be delivered on the day it's released.

WOW thats very nice pricing indeed! I wonder how the retail stores are liking that lucasarts.com is undercutting them. Or do you think every will lower thier price to meet that.

[lerath666]

so the did toss in a multiplayer system? where is it talked aboot?

[darthviper107]

so the did toss in a multiplayer system? where is it talked aboot?

They haven't talked about it yet. (at least for the Xbox 360 and PS3 version). Possibly they'll talk about it in the videos they're showing during the Star Wars showings on Spike, one of which is today.

As for price--I doubt stores care, it's just lower priced, probably doesn't make their profit that much lower.

[FQRizzo]

I don't know if this is old news but they announced that Vader is a playable character in the first level. Seems like you get to cause a bunch of havoc on the Planet of the Wookies! :maul

[Darth Caedus]

I don't know if this is old news but they announced that Vader is a playable character in the first level. Seems like you get to cause a bunch of havoc on the Planet of the Wookies! :maul

I saw that tonight as well on SpikeTV. I think it will be an interesting first level to play as vader and wreck some wookies up.

[NightCreeper]

I hope its a long game. Because I hate how recently every hyped up game keeps getting more hyped and keeps getting delayed and so on.....and then when it comes out, the game only lasts 10 hours.....

Thats all I ask for, a long game and i'll be happy.

[Agent0028]

True, games do seem to be getting really short.

[KitFisto]

True, games do seem to be getting really short.

I think that's due to how popular mulitplayer has become. Most people play the story mode almost as a "secondary" to the game now. Many people are looking for good multiplayer first and a good story mode second.

[NightCreeper]

I think that's due to how popular mulitplayer has become. Most people play the story mode almost as a "secondary" to the game now. Many people are looking for good multiplayer first and a good story mode second.

I mean I still disagree with you. For example Mass Effect was just a story mode game, thats all it had. Yet I found Mass Effect to be much shorter and contain less side missions as Biowares previous games such as KOTOR and Jade Empire. I just think in general all games no matter what have drastically shortened the length of their story modes. Bioshock was only single player, yet that game was way way way to short even if trying to collect/complete the game, it was still short and had no reply value whatsoever. GoW was short, but luckily it had multiplayer, etc.......Is it that games are becoming very complicated to make and the process takes longer and thus it will take a long time to create a long game. And publishers cannot wait that long because they gotta make their money? I don't know but its disappointing.

[KitFisto]

I tried Mass Effect, but got bored silly 30 min into the game and traded it in so I really could not say if it was long or short, but I'll take you word for it. I felt like Bio Shock ( story only with no MP ) was fairly long.

[Agent0028]

I guess that makes sense. Maybe I'll understand it better when I'm technologically savvy enough to join the rest of the century. :lol

[Entropy Chicken]

I thought Bioshock was a nice length and fairly long. Not sure what else could've been added to pad the story out for another 5-10 hours and not made it get boring or drag? I just played through for the second time to get the second ending and to let Sander Cohen live. I prefer games like that with a good cinematic story that doesn't drag on and on. I love GTA but it's way too long. I'm not looking for a game that takes 60+ hours to beat.

[Agent0028]

I like it when games have extra little things you can choose to do or not do. And when you do them you get extra goodies. Like the bonus endings for Kingdom Hearts.

[darthviper107]

That's one reason I like achievements on the Xbox, you get points for doing specific things so you feel like it's worth something.

[KitFisto]

That's one reason I like achievements on the Xbox, you get points for doing specific things so you feel like it's worth something.

I know. It feels so nerdy, but I like them too :lol

I don't go after ALL of them, but I get waht I can get until I get bored or frustrated with a game.

[mfoga]

That's one reason I like achievements on the Xbox, you get points for doing specific things so you feel like it's worth something.
I have done that once so far. I was close to them all in COD4 so I said Im getting them all the rest I just get what I get while playing.

[bagelsncheesey]

That's one reason I like achievements on the Xbox, you get points for doing specific things so you feel like it's worth something.

Achievements make the xbox the system to own imo. Increases the replay value of all games, and gives you a challenge.

[Blackhole]

Achievements make the xbox the system to own imo. Increases the replay value of all games, and gives you a challenge.

I never saw the point of those points...

Whereas something like Dead Rising, you get points and fabulous prizes! :D

Real Mega Buster :drool:drool:drool

[KitFisto]

The point is that they let you know what you have missed when playing through the game. You can play through a game in story mode and miss things, but if you unlock the achievements you know what you have done. You can also see the ones left to unlock so you know what you missed and can decide if you want to go back and try to do it.

[darthviper107]

I also like them because it raises your gamerscore and it's nice to have a high gamerscore--even though it essentially means nothing, it makes me happy. Like getting a high score in Guitar Hero, it means nothing but it's fun.

[Darth Madden]

New Details:

http://store.lucasarts.com/catalog/category.xml?category_id=342

Pricing will be less than normal.

Xbox 360/PS3 is $47.99
Wii is $38.99
PS2/PSP is $31.99
DS is $27.99



They are back at the old prices now... crap. I guess I didn't order in time for the discount.

[lerath666]

They haven't talked about it yet. (at least for the Xbox 360 and PS3 version). Possibly they'll talk about it in the videos they're showing during the Star Wars showings on Spike, one of which is today.

As for price--I doubt stores care, it's just lower priced, probably doesn't make their profit that much lower.


Lucasarts not talking aboot Multi this late in the game still puts me in the camp that it's not going to have it
just MHO.

But i digress. give us story, give us awesome gameplay, and ATLEAST 15 hours of gameplay!

personaly, i'd prefer 40+

[Blackhole]

If the environments are all destuctible, as the game promises, this should have hours of replay value...

[Lord Aykroyd]

Ive seen the Vader Announcement and Wii play on Star Wars. com (Commercial announcements #1 and #4 during the Spike marathon) - does anyone know what #2 and #3 were?

[darthviper107]

Ive seen the Vader Announcement and Wii play on Star Wars. com (Commercial announcements #1 and #4 during the Spike marathon) - does anyone know what #2 and #3 were?

I'm not quite sure. They didn't really have much of a structure and really only talked about the story and then the Duel mode on the Wii version, along with the Darth Vader thing. Really I'd hoped that they would have talked about the multiplayer for PS3/360 but they didn't.

[lerath666]

Either the multiplayer on ps3/360 sucks, or it dosn't have any. I can think of no other reason why it would be this late in the game (pun intended) and no mention of it. ESPECIALY with the multiplayer on Wii getting showcased now.

[Shropt]

I thought I read something a while back that the multiplayer was Wii exclusive because its just an excuse to use the Wiimote as a lightsaber.

From what I've seen the multiplayer is just two characters swinging sabers at each other. No frills, just swinging.

[darthviper107]

I thought I read something a while back that the multiplayer was Wii exclusive because its just an excuse to use the Wiimote as a lightsaber.

From what I've seen the multiplayer is just two characters swinging sabers at each other. No frills, just swinging.

I wouldn't say that's multiplayer. It's all on one machine so it's more like Versus mode.

I believe they said there's a multiplayer function on the PS3/360 version, but they just haven't gone into detail. Probably because it's still a good ways off from the release date and they haven't finished getting the game over to the PS3 version.

[Kabukiman]

I was going to get the PS3 version of this game, but now I'm thinking Wii.

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/21570/XPlay_Exclusive_Star_Wars_The_Force_Unleashed_for_ Wii.html

[darthviper107]

The Wii version does look pretty fun, but it doesn't have the Euphoria or DMM technologies. But luckily the game will be much cheaper than normal, (about $10 off normal prices for all versions) so it wouldn't be too unreasonable to want to buy both versions.

I'm at least getting the Xbox 360 version, might get the Wii version later. I just hope the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions have multiplayer.

[lerath666]

Checked with my Local Play N Trade yesterday ( screw Gamestop And EvilBastards Games) There is NO Multiplayer on 360 and PS3.
Their presale boxes show it as single player on those, and multi (Duel mode) on the wii
.

[KitFisto]

Checked with my Local Play N Trade yesterday ( screw Gamestop And EvilBastards Games) There is NO Multiplayer on 360 and PS3.
Their presale boxes show it as single player on those, and multi (Duel mode) on the wii
.

Freaking figures. :(

[Krayt Dragon]

Damnit!! When are they gonna realize we need an online SW fighting game. I mean jesus don't they understand the $$$ to be made there.

Bring on Masters of tera kasi 2 for Christs sake.

[IronFingaz]

Maybe they're going the Metal Gear rout. First regular game then Online game.

[Darth Loki]

Damnit!! When are they gonna realize we need an online SW fighting game. I mean jesus don't they understand the $$$ to be made there.

Bring on Masters of tera kasi 2 for Christs sake.

Battlefront was good, but it left a lot to be desired.

[Darth Caedus]

Battlefront was good, but it left a lot to be desired.

I personally like Episode III fighting system if it was online. It was mortal kombat/star wars.

[Krayt Dragon]

One with lightsabers.:cool:

Blocks and parrys. Not the jedi outcast stuff either where you just swing and hope. Next gen lightsaber online fighting game.

[Krayt Dragon]

I personally like Episode III fighting system if it was online. It was mortal kombat/star wars.


Yeah that wasn't to bad something like that.

[KitFisto]

One with lightsabers.:cool:

Blocks and parrys. Not the jedi outcast stuff either where you just swing and hope. Next gen lightsaber online fighting game.

Exactly....exactly

[NightCreeper]

Battlefront was good, but it left a lot to be desired.

Battlefront was ^^^^ing awesome!!! I had so much fun playing that game, especially on xbox live with my buddies. 1 and 2 were both damn good games. They really need to make a 3rd one.

[IrishJedi]

No excuses, LucasArts. You've taken long enough (and with ALL of your freakin' resources). :nono

If this game is not 10/10, then some heads need to roll.

[KitFisto]

No excuses, LucasArts. You've taken long enough (and with ALL of your freakin' resources). :nono

If this game is not 10/10, then some heads need to roll.

With no multiplayer it's already not 10/10.

[IrishJedi]

With no multiplayer it's already not 10/10.

That's pretty much what I was getting at. They've already dropped the ball.

I am actually lowering my expectations for the campaign game itself a bit. LucasArts does NOT inspire any confidence right now.

[KitFisto]

That's pretty much what I was getting at. They've already dropped the ball.

I am actually lowering my expectations for the campaign game itself a bit. LucasArts does NOT inspire any confidence right now.

Agreed. With no MP I may not even buy it at launch. I'll just wait until nothing good is out and pick it up used. What a disappointment.

[EVILFACE]

With no online, this is a rental.

[The Josh]

No MP? That sucks but I'm not sure what they could have done really for MP on this game other than let people battle it out with lightsabers.

[KitFisto]

No MP? That sucks but I'm not sure what they could have done really for MP on this game other than let people battle it out with lightsabers.

Stop agreeing with everything every company does! :lol

[Krayt Dragon]

Knowing them they're probably saving the online for a whole new release...$

But i'm starved for a SW game so i'll get it on release. (the SP better be close to epic)

[The Josh]

Stop agreeing with everything every company does! :lol

I'm not trying honest. :lol I was more just saying I'm not sure what the MP would be for this game. You only play as one character right? There isn't a sidekick.

I would have loved MP though.

[KitFisto]

I'm not trying honest. :lol I was more just saying I'm not sure what the MP would be for this game. You only play as one character right? There isn't a sidekick.

I would have loved MP though.

MP is easy. You're character list should be pretty much every Jeid/Sith to appear in a movie or the CW ( lots to choose from there ). Then have realistic saber/force power battles. No different than run and shoot, but with sabers in what would hopefully be a realistic manor.

[The Josh]

Right I was thinking something similar to GTA 4. Would have been nice to have. I just hope the story mode makes up for it.

[darthviper107]

Checked with my Local Play N Trade yesterday ( screw Gamestop And EvilBastards Games) There is NO Multiplayer on 360 and PS3.
Their presale boxes show it as single player on those, and multi (Duel mode) on the wii
.

I doubt that really means anything. They had presale boxes last summer for GTA.


There's still 5 months to the release so there's a chance that there'll be multiplayer. But at this stage since they haven't said anything about it then I kind of doubt it.

[IrishJedi]

More and more this game is looking like a missed opportunity in every way.

First, they hem, haw, diddle and daddle... decide halfway through production to make a different Wii version... and delay the game more than a year. This resulted in a huge loss of event status, as the game will now be completely overshadowed by THE CLONE WARS when it was supposed to be the STAR WARS release event of the year for the 30th Anniversary last year.

Now it's looking like the game itself will be lacking in certain areas that people were looking for it to shine (i.e., MP).

And because of dicking around with FORCE UNLEASHED without a solid plan in place, LucasArts now also has no game to ride on the coattails of the new INDY movie (the upcoming LEGO game, while awesome, doesn't count).

Someone should be fired over this whole thing. I'm serious.

The LucasArts folks could take some lessons from their Lucasfilm and Lucasfilm Animation brethren on how to actually be productive and set (and meet) a realistic ^^^^ing deadline. :rolleyes:

[darthviper107]

Well, the Wii version is being done by a different company, so development of that isn't really causing problems for Lucasarts.

The main issue was that the engine they were using is really hard to work with (their problem) and they had to delay to try and get it to the good standards.

Maybe they should have handed off the Indy project to another company.

[tomandshell]

They should have found a way to have the next-gen Star Wars game come out last year during the 30th anniversary hooplah, and then have the next gen Indy game come out the summer of Indy IV. The fact that it didn't happen this way: :banghead

[Darth Madden]

They should have found a way to have the next-gen Star Wars game come out last year during the 30th anniversary hooplah, and then have the next gen Indy game come out the summer of Indy IV. The fact that it didn't happen this way: :banghead

You mean Lego Indy isn't good enough for you? :)

[IrishJedi]

They should have found a way to have the next-gen Star Wars game come out last year during the 30th anniversary hooplah, and then have the next gen Indy game come out the summer of Indy IV. The fact that it didn't happen this way: :banghead

That's what I've been saying. A complete and utter lack of proper planning and project management.

I know that the Wii, PSP and other versions had 3rd Party developers but the truth is that all of that slowed down the project overall.

And to think that they actually started working on the next-gen INDY game a year before this one. I'm gonna make a prediction right now and say that game won't even happen.

[tomandshell]

It seems like a LONG time ago that I first saw those preview images.

http://indianajones.ugo.com/images/video-games/default.jpg

[IrishJedi]

It seems like a LONG time ago that I first saw those preview images.

http://indianajones.ugo.com/images/video-games/default.jpg

Because it was. It was THREE YEARS AGO that the game was announced.

[Krayt Dragon]

SW games > Indy games.

:D

[Krayt Dragon]

Force Unleashed Demo for 360 and PS3!

VideoGamer.com conducted an interview with Cameron Suey, the producer for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. What everyone (well, maybe not PC gamers) will be happy to hear is that there will be a playable demo. No specific release date was mentioned, other than Cameron stating "We definitely want to get it out there." Maybe that will help in deciding which version to go with if you have both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
Comparisons between the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 releases are inevitable. Although Cameron stated getting the game's Havok, DMM and Euphoria engines working together was "a little easier with the PS3," things such as loading time will appear identical to players.

[mfoga]

Force Unleashed Demo for 360 and PS3!

VideoGamer.com conducted an interview with Cameron Suey, the producer for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. What everyone (well, maybe not PC gamers) will be happy to hear is that there will be a playable demo. No specific release date was mentioned, other than Cameron stating "We definitely want to get it out there." Maybe that will help in deciding which version to go with if you have both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
Comparisons between the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 releases are inevitable. Although Cameron stated getting the game's Havok, DMM and Euphoria engines working together was "a little easier with the PS3," things such as loading time will appear identical to players.

Umm nothing in the market place for 360.

Opps never mind its coming soon. Dude why must you play with people emotions like that.

[Krayt Dragon]

Umm nothing in the market place for 360.

"No specific release date was mentioned, other than Cameron stating "We definitely want to get it out there"

[maluis]

Some time they get confused about what year the game markers are in.

Is the wait worth it...it all depends on the game and the individual.

[darthviper107]

Right now I'm kind of pissed at Lucasarts, first with all these delays. Then a few days ago they made up a lame excuse for not making the game for PC by saying that people with cheap computers wouldn't have the same experience (this has been this way forever, nothing's changed). And then the other day they gave another lame excuse for there not being multiplayer in the Xbox 360 and PS3 version because they're having it in the Wii and PSP versions.

So really, they aren't making it for PC because they don't want to and they aren't making multiplayer because they don't want to do that either.

[Blackhole]

I'm just happy we'll be getting the game...

AT LAST...

I should already have this game, but NO...

[Karma]

NO Multiplayer

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/blog/post/685568/No_Force_Unleashed_Multiplayer_on_PS3360.html

[Darth Caedus]

It seems like a LONG time ago that I first saw those preview images.

http://indianajones.ugo.com/images/video-games/default.jpg

Yea, remember seeing it at Celebration IV last april and it looked interesting, but don't know why it's taken SO long to come out.

NO Multiplayer

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/blog/post/685568/No_Force_Unleashed_Multiplayer_on_PS3360.html
http://static.flickr.com/22/29589143_411b52e557_m.jpg

well, it looks like I'm getting it for the Wii then.

[Kabukiman]

well, it looks like I'm getting it for the Wii then.

Sounds like the Wii version is getting bonus missions as well:

NZGamer: The Wii version is going to have a slightly different story isn’t it?

Dan: The great thing about working on the Wii version with Krome studios we were able to come up with some unique content - five different missions in three locations that you won’t find on the PS3 and 360. One of those missions is the Jedi Temple; it kind of weaves into the story. Darth Vader sends you to the Jedi Temple; it has been destroyed after the Clone Wars and you’re there investigating, you’re seeing what’s going on and you go into these Jedi Trials which teach you about yourself, makes you stronger and puts you against these enemies that you’ve never seen before, for example, the ghosts of long dead Sith opponents

http://nzgamer.com/ps2/features/627/the-force-unleashed-interview-with-dan-wasson.html

As long as the controls work, it seems that the Wii version is the version to get.

[SOLIDSNAKE]

wow this game looks amazing !!

I am getting it for sure.

[KitFisto]

NO Multiplayer

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/blog/post/685568/No_Force_Unleashed_Multiplayer_on_PS3360.html

"To be specific, there's no multiplayer in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, because there is on the Wii, PSP, and DS. As far as specific reasons are concerned, we don't really like to get into the reasons why we don't do things because I don't think there's really a satisfactory answer that people would really be happy with. So, there isn't multiplayer and that's kind of how it is..."




Then I am not buying your game and that's kind of how it is.

[Krayt Dragon]

^^^^ idiots!! You know how much $ is to be made on a next gen online SW fighting game? I just don't get their logic.

SP mode has to be near epic for me to get it now.(or i'll get it for Wii, if it's online MP that is)

[IrishJedi]

Yea, remember seeing it at Celebration IV last april and it looked interesting, but don't know why it's taken SO long to come out.
Because LucasArt$ in their "wisdom" decided to throw all their resources on the "Force Unleashed"... a game that will still ship some 18+ months past its initial target release, and without Multiplayer in its best two versions. :clap Good job, you $@$#*! tools!

well, it looks like I'm getting it for the Wii then.
Screw the Wii version. It won't have the complete next-gen physics engine, which is kind of the point of the whole f'ing game in the first place.

So, the only version of the game with MP is the one with the inferior technology and gameplay. Once again... :clap Bravo, LucasArt$.


As long as the controls work, it seems that the Wii version is the version to get.
See the above.

"To be specific, there's no multiplayer in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, because there is on the Wii, PSP, and DS. As far as specific reasons are concerned, we don't really like to get into the reasons why we don't do things because I don't think there's really a satisfactory answer that people would really be happy with. So, there isn't multiplayer and that's kind of how it is..."

What utter dicks! LucasArts has jumped the shark. F them... and F this game now.

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/oreilly_fit.jpg

[KitFisto]

What utter dicks! LucasArts has jumped the shark. F them... and F this game now.

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/oreilly_fit.jpg

And that's my point behind NOT buying the game no matter how great the single player mode may be. For their answer to be "We didn't feel like making it MP on those systems so piss off" means they can kiss my ass. I may love SW, but I am sick of the Lucas ca$h cow and their attitude of "This is what you get so buy it and shut up".

F them.

[Agent0028]

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/oreilly_fit.jpg

That's awesome. :rock

I'm still looking forward to the game though. My little cousin has a Wii so I'll let him get it on that, where he can bring it out and I can play the vs with him. Works nicely for me since he's the only one I would be able to play it with. Guess I'll have ot buy him a second controller though. As for me I'm going to buy a PS3 specifically for this game.

[Darth Madden]

I'll still get it since I still have a PS2 and I don't care about MP anyway.

[KitFisto]

That's awesome. :rock

I'm still looking forward to the game though. My little cousin has a Wii so I'll let him get it on that, where he can bring it out and I can play the vs with him. Works nicely for me since he's the only one I would be able to play it with. Guess I'll have ot buy him a second controller though. As for me I'm going to buy a PS3 specifically for this game.


And that's exactly what they bank on. There is nothing wrong with looking forward to it so I don't meant to put down what you say, but their attitude just blows IMO. They really do have a "take what you get and shut up" attitude.

[IrishJedi]

As for me I'm going to buy a PS3 specifically for this game.

Do you not have a 360? That version will likely be better, since they based the next gen version around the 360 architecture first.

I don't care, though. LucasArts can kiss my ass on this one. I escaped the Lucas slave ship years ago.

[Krayt Dragon]

Do you not have a 360? That version will likely be better, since they based the next gen version around the 360 architecture first.



Dunno About that. Devs are getting more and more used to the PS3.



VideoGamer.com conducted an interview with Cameron Suey, the producer for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. What everyone (well, maybe not PC gamers) will be happy to hear is that there will be a playable demo. No specific release date was mentioned, other than Cameron stating "We definitely want to get it out there." Maybe that will help in deciding which version to go with if you have both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. Comparisons between the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 releases are inevitable. Although Cameron stated getting the game's Havok, DMM and Euphoria engines working together was "a little easier with the PS3,"



Euphoria is what this game is all about and if it's easier on the PS3 they should be damn near identical.

[lerath666]

it'll be neet to see how it all came together in the end. as i get closer and closer to graduating, and i get deeper and deeper into game design, i get more and more respect for what these people do.
A thought on multiplayer. we've seen how complex the physics engine is, as well as the force powers. imagine the processing power required to pit two Human controlled entities using said powers, against each other.
that's the reason i've said from the begenning that we would likely not see multiplayer on this title. it's not a FPS, and it's not Kotor. it's more akin to Legend of zelda or fable, and therefore not something where i would expect to see multiplayer, even before we take into account the game's mechanics.

[darthviper107]

Dunno About that. Devs are getting more and more used to the PS3.



VideoGamer.com conducted an interview with Cameron Suey, the producer for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. What everyone (well, maybe not PC gamers) will be happy to hear is that there will be a playable demo. No specific release date was mentioned, other than Cameron stating "We definitely want to get it out there." Maybe that will help in deciding which version to go with if you have both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. Comparisons between the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 releases are inevitable. Although Cameron stated getting the game's Havok, DMM and Euphoria engines working together was "a little easier with the PS3,"



Euphoria is what this game is all about and if it's easier on the PS3 they should be damn near identical.

Well, the PS3 was the reason why it was delayed for the second time, otherwise it would be releasing pretty soon.

it'll be neet to see how it all came together in the end. as i get closer and closer to graduating, and i get deeper and deeper into game design, i get more and more respect for what these people do.
A thought on multiplayer. we've seen how complex the physics engine is, as well as the force powers. imagine the processing power required to pit two Human controlled entities using said powers, against each other.
that's the reason i've said from the begenning that we would likely not see multiplayer on this title. it's not a FPS, and it's not Kotor. it's more akin to Legend of zelda or fable, and therefore not something where i would expect to see multiplayer, even before we take into account the game's mechanics.

Well, in the game it already has other Force powered characters like the main character, so it's not an issue of processing power (although it might be if multiplayer were split-screen) but originally they were going to add multiplayer and now it's just that they don't want to.

They've put so much time and money into it already that they probably don't want to spend even more time on multiplayer. I bet they're thinking that just the Star Wars name will be enough to have big sales---and the thing is, they're right.

[Krayt Dragon]

Well, the PS3 was the reason why it was delayed for the second time, otherwise it would be releasing pretty soon.





Same with GTA, and the PS3 supposedly came out better with some reviewers. The time of bad ports is over i think. (except for company's that just throw out ^^^^ on a regular basis anyways)

I expect the game to be identical and a wash in terms of which one is better.

[Eternal_D]

this game look effin awesome. I will definitely be pickin this up when i get a chance.

[lerath666]

Well, the PS3 was the reason why it was delayed for the second time, otherwise it would be releasing pretty soon.



Well, in the game it already has other Force powered characters like the main character, so it's not an issue of processing power (although it might be if multiplayer were split-screen) but originally they were going to add multiplayer and now it's just that they don't want to.

They've put so much time and money into it already that they probably don't want to spend even more time on multiplayer. I bet they're thinking that just the Star Wars name will be enough to have big sales---and the thing is, they're right.
yes and no. coding an npc to be able to think and react to what you do is one thing, but we don't have REAL AI, all npc's in the game are all more or less if/then statemnts reacting to what you do. add the imput ontop of that system of a second human controller, well... trust me when i tell you it's more complicated than you think.
Can they do it? Sure it can be done, but we're talking like another Year, minimum of codeing and debugging.

[IrishJedi]

Hey, Fisto, if you're like me you're now getting a kick out of this game's acronym:

FU

:lol

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/oreilly_fit.jpg

[KitFisto]

Hey, Fisto, if you're like me you're now getting a kick out of this game's acronym:

FU

:lol

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/oreilly_fit.jpg

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[Agent0028]

And that's exactly what they bank on. There is nothing wrong with looking forward to it so I don't meant to put down what you say, but their attitude just blows IMO. They really do have a "take what you get and shut up" attitude.

I agree with you. It is a crappy attitude, and I don't blame people for not buying it because of it. I think sales will suffer for it. It just doesn't effect me enough to not buy it. I wouldn't have played the multiplayer much anyways.

[Blackhole]

Rumoured name for the apprentice is 'Starkiller'...

[CombustedGremlin]

Looks fantastic!

That producer guy sure likes to talk about crates, though.

[Amanaman]

I hope they flesh out the apprentice's backstory to the point where he's an even more tragic hero than Anakin.

[IrishJedi]

I hope they flesh out the apprentice's backstory to the point where he's an even more tragic hero than Anakin.

What, he's not contrived enough for you? :lol

[Agent0028]

The last thing we need is something else to see and say "*sigh* I wish the prequels had been like that."

[Krayt Dragon]

I'm starved for a good SW game (so the SP better be just that) So i'll be getting it for sure. While no MP is gay i'll live i guess. I sure hope they got something like masters of tera kasi online in the works though, Cause the SW fans need a good next-gen Online Lightsaber fighting game!

[darthviper107]

There's a rumor that at least the 360 version will get an update later on that will add multiplayer so there is still hope. Ridiculous that they wouldn't have it now though.

[IrishJedi]

If that's true (and I tend to doubt it) I bet it's due to the backlash... which is well-deserved.

[Krayt Dragon]

I HIGHLY doubt thats anything more than just that...a rumor.

[Roc74]

I HIGHLY doubt thats anything more than just that...a rumor.

which was probably started by Microsoft, to sway more people to buying thier version :-D

[Blackhole]

I don't mind about multiplayer...

I just want me some sweet sweet throwing-stormtroopers-through-glass action...

Also, BLACKHOLE STORMTROOPERS are apparently in the game...

Which is nice...