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PVP video unleashed for new Star Wars game

Posted May 2nd 2008 9:45AM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Video

LucasArts producer Dan Wasson stopped by G4's X-Play show to demonstrate the Duel Mode and Wii controls for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -- in an empty movie theatre, no less -- and, while it's no Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the game certainly has its charms.

Using the force, or unleashing it, as LucasArts suggests you do, to throw everything you can at your opponent while TIE fighters float around you is a scene we have no problem taking part in. All we need to know now is whether or not we'll still be able to play the game with the Wii Light Sword attachment to further immerse ourselves in the Star Wars Kid experience. Jump past the break for video from the preview!

Gallery: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii)

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Wii Warm Up: Does being able to play as Vader sell you on The Force Unleashed?

Posted Apr 8th 2008 9:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Wii Warm Up

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?

The Force gets unleashed on September 16th

Posted Apr 3rd 2008 1:30PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

Well, folks, we finally have a date for when the gates to a paradise of exploiting Force powers in a video game will open: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will release on September 16th in North America. Hot on the heels of yesterday's big reveal on the Wii version of the game, you can imagine we're pretty pumped for this. September? Can't get here soon enough.

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.

Details unleashed for Wii version of The Force Unleashed

Posted Apr 2nd 2008 4:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Screens

GamePro had some time to check out the Wii version of upcoming Lucasarts game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. During their time with it, they managed to sink their teeth into the robust PVP aspect (called Duel Mode, it allows for one-on-one combat between 27 different characters from the Star Wars universe) of the game, as well as provide details on how the motion controls will work. They even took time to compare the two versions of the game graphically, showing the difference in character detail and textures between them. But, who cares about graphics? The controls are where it's at, right?

For the chart containing the game's controls on Wii, click here or head past the break.

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Star Wars: The graphic novel unleashed

Posted Feb 19th 2008 10:34PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News

We love Star Wars as much as the next geek, so we found the news about a graphic novel of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed to be only a good thing. It's set to come out this summer, which means it will be released before the game. We suppose if you're worried about spoilers, then you should probably avoid it for a while. If you want a heads-up on the storyline of the upcoming Wii title, though, the book will probably be useful. There will be a regular novel available, too, for those who prefer straight-up words; but, as you probably know, those are neither as nerdy nor as fun.

The novel is set to be written by Sean William, who's been on the best-seller list of the New York Times before, while the graphic novel will be the work of Haden Blackman.

As you might have guessed, the story involves something about the Jedi, Vader, and the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance. Sounds good to us.

[Via GoNintendo]

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed lets you go nuts with the carnage

Posted Jan 29th 2008 12:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Video

It may not be the Wii version, but it's pretty much what we should expect from the game: tons of carnage and asskickery using the Force. And even if the Wii version doesn't look as pretty as this, we're still getting exclusive levels to throw stormtroopers around in, which should be nice.

Any Dark Side enthusiasts out there looking forward to unleashing the Force?

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the price of this Wii

Posted Dec 9th 2007 3:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News, Fan stuff, Mods

This Wii, currently being auctioned on eBay, comes in a black shell and features a chrome-finish stand and a Darth Vader picture on the side. It includes two black Wiimotes and two black Nunchuks. It was one of four made to promote Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. In short, it is brimming with collectibility. Or it would be if we knew it was real.

The provided pictures are clearly Photoshopped, unless what we thought was a chrome stand is actually printed with a close-up picture of a couch. Furthermore, the Wiimote pictured is an old prototype with "x" and "y" buttons and no speaker. Also, troublingly, the name of the promoted game is incorrectly written as Unleash the Force. We think we'd need a little more reassurance before we dropped $15,000 on this system.

Oh, did we mention that it's fifteen thousand dollars? Because it is. Fifteen thousand dollars.

[Via GameSniped]

New details for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed revealed

Posted Nov 2nd 2007 8:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

After finding out that the newest Star Wars game would be gracing the Wii also, we were all kinds of excited. Then, we actually got to see some behind-the-scenes stuff and we found out what it was truly like to be excited. We're pumped for this game.

Now, some more info on the game has trickled out of camp Lucas. Most of the information revolves around a couple of locations players will be able to traverse in the game, including a TIE fighter construction yard, the wookie homeworld of Kashyyyk, the planet of Felucia and also Raxus Prime, an interstellar dumping planet. There is also some details on the Apprentice's droid compantion Proxy.

We'll save you the spoiler-worthy details here. So, if you want to know the juicy stuff, head on over to CVG. But, don't say we didn't warn you.

Developer diaries unleashed

Posted Sep 26th 2007 12:45PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Interviews, Video

The official website for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed has dished a pair of developer diaries for the game. Focused on the motion-capturing aspects bringing drama into the game and coming up with the premise for the title, each of the behind-the-scenes looks at the game have gotten us drooling for what this title is all about.

Who doesn't want to "kick ass with The Force?"

[Via CVG]

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed coming to the Wii

Posted Sep 18th 2007 3:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

If it's one thing that everyone has been dying for since the unveiling of the Wiimote, it's a genuine Star Wars experience. You know, with the Wiimote acting as a lightsaber, allowing us all to be the Star Wars Kid in the privacy of our own living rooms. Well, maybe Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is just what the doctor ordered.

Releasing in spring, the game will allow players to wield the Wiimote as a lightsaber and use the nunchuk to activate Force powers. The Wii version will be developed by Krome Studios and feature a Wii-exclusive duel mode, where friends can go head-to-head.

[Via Codename Revolution]

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PVP video unleashed for new Star Wars game

Wii Warm Up: Does being able to play as Vader sell you on The Force Unleashed?

The Force gets unleashed on September 16th

Details unleashed for Wii version of The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The graphic novel unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed lets you go nuts with the carnage

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the price of this Wii

New details for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed revealed

Developer diaries unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed coming to the Wii

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