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Secrets of Star Wars '07 **New Force Unleashed Info**
Jan 31 2007 10:59pm

Alex Dkana
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Alex Dkana
This is a thread for discussing anything relating to Lucasfilm/arts upcoming plans for the Star Wars franchise, incorporating video games, books, both television series, and comics.

I am trying to compile all the known information and rumour about the project. Currently the plans for it seem to include:

-Live Action Television series. See Ian Jandos' thread about this here.

-The 3D Clone Wars Television series.

-'Star Wars: Force Unleashed'. This is the next gen game due out in Spring 2008. It sees you playing Darth Vader's secret apprentice (you will have a name eventually) who is hunting down Jedi and such. It promises revolutionary game physics, great graphics, and amazing force powers.

-It appears that the game will be 'unleashed' on: PS3, XBOX 360, PS2, DS, and PSP. Its still possible it will be released on the PC and even the Wii (although this is unlikely in my opinion), as the Official Site merely states 'Next Generation platforms'.

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Highlights at a Glance

* During the period between Episodes III and IV, players hunt Jedi in the role of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice.
* Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers -- Force push, grip, repulse and lightning -- throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos.
* Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible: The Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls -- he'll Force push enemies through walls; The Secret Apprentice won't just Force grip foes to throw them aside -- he'll Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground to explode like a bomb.
* In addition to new adversaries created just for the game, such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians, players will also confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader.
* Visit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility.
* Decisions made by players throughout the game will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.
* The Force Unleashed is LucasArts' first internally developed title for next-generation consoles, and it represents the first in-game collaboration of talents and technology between LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic, two companies now finally under one roof at the new Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco's Presidio district.
* The Force Unleashed debuts Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and euphoria behavioral simulation from NaturalMotion Ltd.
* LucasArts is preparing an unprecedented promotional effort around the launch of The Force Unleashed, encompassing a full line of toys and game-based action figures from Hasbro, as well as a full publishing program from Dark Horse, Del Rey and Palace Press.


-A novelised adaption of The Force Unleashed. Written by Sean Williams due in November.

-The Force Unleashed graphic novel!

-The Coruscant Nights series of books.

-The 'Dark Times' comic series.

[It seems likely that the Comic series, the Coruscant Nights books, and of course the adaption will all be connected in some way to The Force Unleashed as part of its huge promotional tour de force]

I believe thats it currently, but i expect there will be more. A SWG expansion probably :P

Here is a video showing a montage of most of the current artwork released by LFL on the various projects. Its pretty good.

-Pre-Vis video for The Force Unleashed, on google vid cos youtube was down when i typed this. :P

-Promo poster for Force Unleashed, Clone Wars 3D, and the Live Action series - seems Fett will play a role, and it will be released sometime in '09.
-A gallery depicting force unleashed characters as action figures - seems it will feature Vader, and some Jedi among others.

-Here are some pictures taken from the Gameinformer article about Force Unleashed.

-Starwars.com statement for The Force Unleashed.

-First look at TFU.

-Interview with project lead of TFU.

-The Force Unleashed Official Site You can find the latest trailers and promo's here.

-Wii anouncement

-Celebration blog

Discuss.
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This post was edited by Alex Dkana on Sep 30 2007 07:03am.

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Sep 04 2008 05:44am

JP
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 JP

Played the demo and I'm impressed physics engine and the DMM (charging up force push to blow open doors ftw). I'm extremely excited to see the type of combos available as the demo was only a TINY taste of the abilities we'll be able to dish out in the full version. Only problem is I need 2 play on the lowest level when i want to dick around with Stormies cause they kinda hit hard in Sith Lord mode. I'll prob run thru the game in hard then come back for hours of Stormie torture. =D
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Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??"

Aug 30 2008 03:54pm

Alex Dkana
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 Alex Dkana

Well this is out pretty soon, anyone still interested?

I played the demo, it was pretty good. Not mindblowingly amazing or anything, but fun. Here's hoping the story is upto par, it has a lot of expectations riding on it! I mean if LucasArts don't get this right then it will be a massive black mark against their name considering how much work they have done on it and how much hype they have placed upon it.

While I know its coming out for consoles only (and as such isn't massively popular around here) I dare to ask: Opinions?
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To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield | Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken | Rhaiko D'kana - SWTOR EU Guild Co-Founder | Is it what the teacher, teaches? Or what the student learns? A Dkana

Jul 25 2008 12:49pm

Aidan®
 - Aidan
 Aidan®

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I agree, the wii doesn't have the same feel as the 360. after all, the wii doesn't have any awesome games to back it up yet, unlike x-box (halo, call of duty, KOTOR, jedi academy, etc.)

well of course, the Wii is more novelty then a console, and the Xbox is the same as playstation, not really anything new about it, the Wii has more potential for games though as it is so new, when designers get past Wii sport and Guitar hero that is:P
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Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.


Jul 25 2008 01:55am

none
 - Student

I agree, the wii doesn't have the same feel as the 360. after all, the wii doesn't have any awesome games to back it up yet, unlike x-box (halo, call of duty, KOTOR, jedi academy, etc.)
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This comment was edited by none on Jul 25 2008 01:56am.

Jul 22 2008 09:27pm

JP
 - Academy Pimp
 JP

360 and Ps3 will be the only way to play it as far as im concerned. Wii will be fun for the wiimote part but still wont have the full range of coolness that the technologies of the main platforms will include.
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Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??"

Jul 22 2008 09:12am

Z�diac Grimclaw
 - Ex-Student
 Z�diac Grimclaw

i hope its going to be good on ps2 ^^
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Jul 10 2008 09:19am

Aidan®
 - Aidan
 Aidan®

why oh why did they not make it for computer:(
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Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.


Jul 09 2008 06:30pm

none
 - Student

i wonder if he'll have to die in the end since he isn't in the movies, or maybe he's just lurking in the shadows during all of them
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Jul 09 2008 06:06pm

JP
 - Academy Pimp
 JP

Newest trailer just thrown up on EW.com...all i can say is OMFGWIN!

Watch!
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Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??"

Apr 19 2008 01:55am

Shadow Leader
 - Ex-Student
 Shadow Leader

Man, I could pass out from excitement!
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Apr 16 2008 06:18pm

Artex
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 Artex

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I am gonna hold off until it has been out for a few weeks.


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Apr 12 2008 09:42pm

Alex Dkana
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 Alex Dkana

You can find the segment from the video 'just' about playing as Vader here on youtube.

You get him for at least the proglogue. Plus mp for Wii owners.
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To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield | Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken | Rhaiko D'kana - SWTOR EU Guild Co-Founder | Is it what the teacher, teaches? Or what the student learns? A Dkana

Apr 12 2008 04:25pm

Jade Jedi
 - Retired
 Jade Jedi

Just up at TFN: The latest episode of GameTrailers TV which aired on Spike highlighting The Force Unleashed is now online! Watch it here.
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Apr 11 2008 02:43pm

Tallepyon
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 Tallepyon

I am gonna hold off until it has been out for a few weeks. I am sick of overhyped games lately.

Apr 09 2008 11:54pm

[Jawa][Obi-Wan][SW]
 - Student
 [Jawa][Obi-Wan][SW]

It will indeed be insane. Also, i just saw an article yesterday, that stated that in the Force Unleashed, you will be able to play as Darth Vader as well as his apprentice. Also, Im awaiting the New Sith era star wars book, Darth Bane Rule of Two, on paperback to come out. Anyone read the first one? I did and it was sick. It was made by one of the producers of KOTOR. Ya the movie coming out this summer, and the tv series is gonna flare me up :):P
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Apr 08 2008 10:15pm

Luna / Ixion
 - Student

im excited for duel mode lol

Apr 04 2008 09:35pm

Komence
 - Student
 Komence

I'm not usually one to care or critisize graphics, but those are horrible.

Apr 04 2008 06:38pm

R2D2
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 R2D2

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LucasArts today announced that its highly anticipated videogame Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be released on September 16, 2008 in the United States, September 17 in Southeast Asia and Australia, and September 19 in Europe.


Also, Spike TV (during its Star Wars movie weekends starting today) will be airing some exclusive footage of the game.

I got this from the starwars.com homing beacon.

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Apr 03 2008 02:45pm

Alex Dkana
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 Alex Dkana

Preview of the Wii version of the game including a list of all the characters available for Duel mode which includes Mara Jade.

Looks good so far, hope it meets the expectations.
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To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield | Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken | Rhaiko D'kana - SWTOR EU Guild Co-Founder | Is it what the teacher, teaches? Or what the student learns? A Dkana

Nov 07 2007 12:57am

Alex Dkana
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 Alex Dkana

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Whens it gonna be released?


Spring next year I believe is the current aim. Got pushed back, however its not such a bad thing considering some of the games coming out this fall.
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To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield | Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken | Rhaiko D'kana - SWTOR EU Guild Co-Founder | Is it what the teacher, teaches? Or what the student learns? A Dkana

Nov 03 2007 01:08am

Hugo
 - Student
 Hugo

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Well that video, is very interesting :eek:

Nov 01 2007 02:22pm

Jade Jedi
 - Retired
 Jade Jedi

PSP Video
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Oct 27 2007 07:55pm

Carbonel
 - Student

Whens it gonna be released?

Oct 19 2007 10:00pm

Jade Jedi
 - Retired
 Jade Jedi

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From the Lucas Arts forums:

I want only to anounse.... THAT THERE WILL BE PC VERSION!!!! THAT'S 100% TRUE!!!!
LUCAS SAID IT I SWEAR!!! OUR POLISH TEAM ALREADY BETA TESTED IT AND THEY GAVE US A LOT OF INFO!!
some of them:there will five (5!!!) endings

at the beginn we often with with blaster and saber cuz our forces are ,,funny,, yet
there won't be so big areas,means you have limited ways to go
some of glasses just destroy from weak push but some of them don't even scrage for TIE FLY AT THEM!
the same with doors,you can cut easly through metal,but you can't even slash WOOD DOORS!
(some of them)
we also have some alternative quests and other tasks
on some missions,we will have a stormtroopers team but it doesn't help so much
there won't be only four powers!!!! there will be also few more but they didn't say what of them :/
forces will be so powered,than with one force pull,you can manipulate every object and other stuff
every power can be holded to give more efects,like if you just push you will knock down enemy,but if you will charge it,you will fire away everything on the ground in front of you!
invisible ,,shields,, that don't let you go to all places in map :/
very easy game play,powerful forces,but easy as well campaign
(this is the best) game will be also released for pc but not sooner than vacations ;(
BUT IT WILL BE!
blocking saber/shoots is automatic
a lot better saber combat
and that's all,if i will find something else,i will post here


Well, I really don't want to be a pessimist now, but as you look at this post this could surely be a fake. But let's see, it's at least a small light of hope that shines ... in a galaxy far, far away ;)
Let's pray for the best! TFU for PC!
I highly doubt the validity of the post, all of the info the person has gives is readily available from the games official site and starwars.com so it's nothing new. So yeah a bunch of polish beta testers have just broken the non-disclosure agreement and would be kicked from the project now I suppose (If it's at all to be believed which I don't). Still there is hope, a lot of games these days have been coming out on console first then PC some time after, I'll wait for more official conformation and not some Polish halfwit's say so. :D
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*CLICKEH->Never risk the Fett Man|*Download my Saber here. Made by master craftsman Pink Floyd_Mintaka + his 2002 & 4000 comment's [Laz's 700th comment][BDKawika's 600th comment] & Owner of a TOWEL award!!|Master: Sared Padawans: Rage-Ball and Dante Eagle.|*Jade Jedi at The Jedi Academy Archives "There's only one Return and it's not of the King it's of the Jedi" Randal Clerks 2 The top 10 reasons why I procrastinate: 1.

Oct 19 2007 09:29pm

Hugo
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 Hugo

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i got a wii..
kinda rocks...


*cough* No *cough*

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