The Force Unleashed ... unleashed on September 16
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Apr 3rd 2008 at 11:15AM }
Developed internally for the Xbox 360 and PS3, The Force Unleashed has players becoming Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and, as the title vaguely alludes to, unleashing the force. Other "equally enthralling" versions of the game releasing on the same date include the Krome Studios-developed Wii, PS2 and PSP titles, as well as a DS game from n-Space. You'll be able to spot exclusive footage on SpikeTV this month, but rather than subjecting you to watching it for hours on end, we've posted a schedule of the game's appearances after the break.
Gallery: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- April 6 at 7:58 p.m. ET/PT – between the premiere of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- April 11 at 10:52 p.m. ET/PT – At the end of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- April 12 at 12:00 a.m. ET/PT – throughout an episode of GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley filmed at LucasArts' headquarters in San Francisco
- April 12 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT – before Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- April 13 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT – before Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Lonecow @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:20AM
With all the hype for this the last few weeks I was getting excited for it and expecting it sooner then Sept. Hope I don't forget about it by then.
Bloo @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:23PM
I don't think you'll forget. This game looks hotter than that planet that Anakin got his arms and legs chopped off on...
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:21AM
Is that a screenshot of the Wii version?
Looks real good.
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:42AM
No, that's the Atari 2600 version.
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:45AM
I'm sorry, I was wrong. That is NOT the Atari 2600 version, it's the TRS-80 or more affectionately known as the Trash 80 version.
To answer your question asshat (if you were NOT being sarcastic)
that is the PS3 or 360 version.
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:45AM
I was mistaken, it's the DS version.
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:48AM
Krazy Ken,
I think that was a joke, but he forgot the =P emoticon. Well actually, I think that HE thinks hes too cool to use those. =P
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:50AM
=P
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:52AM
o_O
Dude, you just blew my mind! lulz
ComicShaman @ Apr 3rd 2008 6:32PM
Another amusing obstacle to 1:1 control in swordplay, albeit not as severe as the one you mention, is the game would have to account for what happens when you stab yourself. Which you will do accidentally if you're flailing around with the Wiimote. Sure, your weapon could just pass through your body, but that would be kind of lame.
I also notice that the Apprentice uses a reverse grip. Does that mean you'd hold your Wiimote upside-down? That would be inconvenient.
Jason @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:23AM
Amazon has it dated for July 29.
Phranctoast @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:22AM
Ill def be getting the game for PS3, but this may be the game that makes me go out and purchase a wii, for the saber dueling.
Really wish it was coming out before Sept, since there seems to be a Summer drought in July-Aug (when does Mercenaries2 come out again?)
SugarDaddy @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:33AM
Um, don't get your hopes up for saber dueling on the Wii. It's not going to have exact control over the lightsaber. It's going to be basic movements like Zelda. Hack with the wiimote and you swing the saber. In other words, it's going to be lame. Definitely get it on the 360 or PS3 because the technology will be so much better.
Kye - NDF Sniper @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:03PM
We need a SW thats built ground-up for the Wii.
Kye needs him some 1:1 lightsaber control.
Phranctoast @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:04PM
You sure about that? I recall an interview with LucasArts saying they were happy the way the outsourced wii development for this game was going. They made it sound like it would be controlled well with the wiimote.
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:29PM
@sugar daddy
well they posted the wii controls yesterday. You'll be able to hack left, right, up, down, and stab all with the wiimote, sure it won't be 1:1 but at least its not a simple as Zelda's "shake attack"
I'm guessing the controls won't be perfect, more along the lines of wiisport controls. Sure you can just sit there twitching your wrist, but its more fun if you stand up and swing the remote like a real tennis racket
Mike D @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:53PM
This has been covered before that 1:1 cannot work and here's why. If you swing the wiimote all the way down but in the game you hit another lightsaber what should happen is the wiimote should stop you from going all the way to the floor, but it cant do that so then youre left with a situation where the game character lightsaber wouldnt reflect the position the wiimote has, therefore not 1:1.
Personally I dont need it and the controls they supplied (including upcut attacks, holding sideways to block and many more) seem as good as we can get to 1:1.
Kye - NDF Sniper @ Apr 4th 2008 5:31AM
@ MikeD
Then we need to train the young Jedis even better.
PojoMofo @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:23AM
Still not sold, I will monitor though
Zertoss @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:27AM
September is shaping up to be an awesome month.
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:27AM
The game looks phenomenal so far and Im a sucker for any starwars soundtracks so Ill probably be picking it up. Cant wait to see more of the physics.
Intentless @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:30AM
After I saw the interview explaining the Emotion/Physics/Material engines I went from... Yay another star wars game i'm not careing about to... OOOOooo... Looky looky....
Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:32AM
Don't fall over patting yourself on the back there, Ludwig.
:)
Kye - NDF Sniper @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:45AM
Yea...
...wait...
hold on.
Fucking Southeast Asia gets the game before Europe?!
You really mean that England, France and Germany are in the queue behind Cambodia, Laos and Viet-fucking-nam!?
I'm going to the gym now. When I get back someone had better fix this.
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 3rd 2008 4:04PM
Yaaar, welcome to the land of the pirates!
Where normal videogames cost way too much compared to our average income!
If you don't serve us first, we shall service ourselves via Bittorrent or something. Console standards shall stop us not!
/eyepatch
VTFootball @ Apr 3rd 2008 11:58AM
That game looks off the hook
Worst Review Ever @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:02PM
I just have one question. Who "leashed" the Force in the first place?
That being asked, I'm torn between getting this for the 360 or getting it for the Wii.
Kye - NDF Sniper @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:11PM
The force, when you are born is inactive, or passive if you will.
However with much training the force can be controlled and used and therefore "unleashed".
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:34PM
i'm having the same debate, wii or 360. I'm guessing i'll rent both versions before i make my mind up. They physics sound like a lot of fun to play with (hopefully the hugging stormtroopers will be toned down a bit) but i've wanted a good star wars game on the wii since the wiimote was first shown
Mr.ESC @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:39PM
The force is like diarrhea, at first you try to hold it but at the end it will be unleashed.
Wait, that analogy is awful but you get the point.
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:44PM
Mr Esc
I laughed my ass off on that, no lie! +1
dvnt @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:04PM
September?! I thought this was dropping in June. Ugh.
Kerber @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:22PM
Dude's wrist looks...wrong.
JLobes @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:22PM
This has probably been asked, and might have been answered before...
Why is Darth Vader's apprentice killing storm troopers and blowing up TIE Fighters?
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:36PM
vader wanted to keep his little padawan a secret so i'm guessing no witnesses
Mack Swift @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:33PM
Again, where is the PC version????????????
deaftly @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:16PM
Pc? hahaha
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:33PM
i'm having the same debate, wii or 360. I'm guessing i'll rent both versions before i make my mind up. They physics sound like a lot of fun to play with (hopefully the hugging stormtroopers will be toned down a bit) but i've wanted a good star wars game on the wii since the wiimote was first shown
Shmil (Brawl Code 2621-2310-1994) @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:34PM
damn you reply system!
damn you library computer that only has explorer on it!
Mr.ESC @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:41PM
This game only confirms what we all knew.
Luke was the worst Jedi ever.Seriously all the Jedis we have seen can do cool stuff and crazy sh*t but Luke can barelly do anything with the force.
Worst Review Ever @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:51PM
I heard that Luke uses the Jedi mind trick to make other boys kiss him.
Matt B @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:07PM
Not boys, but his sister. :P
Mr.ESC @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:08PM
Actually I think he used that power to erase her sister's memory so she doesn't remember he kissed her and stuff o-0.
Well what can we expect from a farm boy.
baby sea tuna @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:22PM
I wish that the Jedi would use their mind powers to erase my memories of Episodes I-III.
LiqwidZero @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:36PM
It's all a part of the Sith's (George Lucas) evil plans to make you hate the entire Saga.
Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:37PM
Seriously. The wire-fu ninja jedi need to go. The best lightsaber fight in all the movies was the one between Luke and Vader in Jedi.
Mr.ESC @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:40PM
Episode I-The Ben Hur Rip off introducing Jar jar binks as the annoying Muppets reject.
Episode II- WTF? Jedi suicide attack! and Holy sh*t Yoda fights but not in the way you imagine.
Episode III- The cartoon network series follow up. Actually good if you ignore the plot.
lukeR @ Apr 3rd 2008 5:08PM
"Well what can we expect from a farm boy."
Yeah,really just look at "Smallville".
Iridium @ Apr 3rd 2008 12:49PM
Maybe Luke could have had extreme Jedi powers but lost the ability to use them when vader chopped off his hand.
It's all about the hands. You might think what you want to happen but it doesn't work until you make a hand gesture. Can't force choke without pinching, no lightning.
Mr.ESC @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:12PM
But Anakin loosed his forearm and that didn't stop him from being badass.
Wait a minute am I discussing about star wars in the internet.Oh boy I never thought this day would come, I’m such a geek.